Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Protecting Max Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 170 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense At a Glance: Protecting Max is not an insta-love story. The author gives readers a nice bond of friendship between these men along with a little suspense. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Twelve years ago, Max Harman survived a vicious attack... Continue Reading →
Title: Crazy Love Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: JMS Books Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While this is an interesting and compelling book, I felt that there was just a bit too much going on in the story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Billy spends his evenings dreaming of love and excitement. His roommate... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Radar Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 123 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This was a fast paced, suspenseful and intriguing short novella from Edward Kendrick, who never fails to hook me into his stories. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Life for Lou Travis changed drastically when, as Carlo Farro, he... Continue Reading →
Title: The Tradition Author: Renee Matthews Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 45 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Even though The Tradition deals in a subject matter that I'm not usually interested in, it is a fine novella and a pretty good read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Zane was raised to see the evil that was... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts Under Fire Series: New Amsterdam: Book One Author: Kelly Wyre Publisher: LT3 Press Length: 233 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The characters are well-written, their emotions and scars deftly handled, and the ending was mostly satisfactory, but overall, there was just something that didn’t appeal to me. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied to Home Series: Ames Bridge: Book Three Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap At a Glance: I enjoyed this one, not my favorite, but that is my opinion only and I still highly recommend it for the romance and the interesting storyline. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Luke... Continue Reading →
Title: Smoky Mountain Dreams Author: Leta Blake Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 46 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Smoky Mountain Dreams was done a truly just turn by John Solo. With rich pathos and nimble characterizations, he made this story shine. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes holding on means letting... Continue Reading →
Title: Waking Oisin Author: Grace Kilian Delaney Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Waking Oisin was definitely sort of a mixed bag. There were parts that I really liked, and other parts I struggled with. Overall, though, it was quite fun and I did enjoy reading it. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Pirate's Spoils Author: Qeturah Edeli Publisher: Loose Id (Free Download) Length: 31 Pages Category: Historical, BDSM At a Glance: There is definitely enough intrigue in the storyline that I wish the author would make it into a full-length novel, but take it for what it is and enjoy. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Domingo is... Continue Reading →
Title: Lover, Lover (A Dreamcatchers Tale Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book Fourteen Author: Liv Olteano Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 195 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Despite its interesting premise, the rush to the end left me feeling unsatisfied overall. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Twin souls reunited. Drew’s always been a fighter: first in martial arts... Continue Reading →
Title: For the Living Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Charlie David has a smooth, if unvaried, voice, but the story is a bit off-putting in that Scott is required to be friend, confidant, lover, and analyst for Jay. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweet Thing Series: Pretty Boy: Book Two Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I do like this author and have read many fine stories by her, but this one was not among my favorites, I’m afraid. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: French male model Simeon Duchamp has... Continue Reading →
Title: Something’s Brewing at Joe’s Author: SJD Peterson Narrator: Chase Johnson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 30 minutes At a Glance: I mostly liked this story, although some elements of the work part of it were a bit over the top for me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The promise of a dream... Continue Reading →
Title: Estranged Series: Gay Noir: Book Two Author: Wolf Augustus Publisher: Rocket Man Press Length: 61 Pages Category: Noir Mystery At a Glance: I liked the story but wish it had more of the depth I appreciated in The Deluded. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: 1950´s L.A. Sixteen year old Henry Blomqvist is the son of... Continue Reading →
Title: Fighting Addiction Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 197 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: BA Tortuga delivers a tense and emotional story about two former lovers who could have a chance for new beginnings at life. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Country hat act Markus Kane is skeptical when he’s asked to do... Continue Reading →
Title: Prise de Fer Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: JMS Books Length: 47 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: I found this to be an interesting and slightly different take on shifters that worked well in this rather sweet romance. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Chemistry major Kelly Hendrick has lusted after his analytical chemistry professor... Continue Reading →
Title: Picture Winter Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: MLR Press Length: 167 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Thought it wasn’t my favorite of Aislin’s books—it did get off to somewhat of a slow start for me—it was still a worthy little read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Do something new today. Why he looks at his... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpha's Law Series: Mountain Wolves: Book One Authors: Sara York and H.L. Holston Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 208 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mpreg At a Glance: Ultimately, Alpha’s Law is a book that deals mostly wonderfully with a tough topic that sadly falls into the category of a bit bland. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Max... Continue Reading →
Title: Jake's Regret Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books Length: 58 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As with most short stories, the limited number of words hampered the author’s ability to fully develop the characters and the setting, but as a sweet read, this is a nice one. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition... Continue Reading →
Title: The Storm’s Gift Author: A.D. Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday, New Adult At a Glance: A cute, short story, but with some elements that seemed off for college life. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Snowed in together in their college dorm, two men share a quick connection that creates enough... Continue Reading →
Title: Trading Tridents Author: C.M. Taylor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A fun story with two versions of Aquaman, fanboys, and conventions. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: DecemberCon 2017. John Perlan, aka YouTuber “SmileyNibor,” has come to the con for one reason and one reason only: to see his idol,... Continue Reading →
Title: Bleeding Like Me Author: Riley Parks Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group Length: 226 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I do love the premise of Bleeding Like Me, and can see so much evidence of this author’s talent, but there were weaknesses in the execution that caused the story to fall short of being great... Continue Reading →
Title: A Gift of Family Author: Tami Veldura Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: I think A Gift of Family was exactly what it was supposed to be—a sugary little holiday romance to warm the readers’ hearts. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Scott Burke has always desired a big... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gryphon King’s Consort Author: Jenn Burke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 210 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Not my favorite book in the Dreamspun Beyond line, but, for the most part, it was entertaining and enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Love takes flight. The sudden death of the Gryphon King... Continue Reading →
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