Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Hot Under the Collar (Love Off the Leash) Author: Summer Devon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I didn’t hate Hot Under the Collar. I just wish I had liked it more. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Attorney Sam Trevisani never thought he’d play the bad guy, but now his job... Continue Reading →
Title: Sam’s Soldiers (Boys of Brighton: Book Two) Author: M. Tasia Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Length: 116 Pages Category: Contemporary, Ménage, M/M/M At a Glance: Sometimes you just want some mild BDSM, ménage and a HEA. That’s what this story delivers. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Emergency room nurse Samuel Mason is offered a ménage a trois... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Times My Best Friend Kissed Me Author: Anna Martin Narrator: Jesse Cota Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: I’m a big fan of this author, but I had trouble connecting with this story for some reason. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: and One Time I Kissed Him... Continue Reading →
Title: Every Breath You Take Author: Robert Winter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Despite the issues, I think Winter is talented and am look forward to seeing what he can come up with in the future. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: When Zachary Hall leaves Utah for a job in... Continue Reading →
Title: Kissing Lessons (A Before… and After Story Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 81 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, for me, this was a cute little read but not something that I would tell folks to race out and get. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A kiss is just a kiss. It... Continue Reading →
Title: Somewhere on Mackinac (States of Love) Author: Jeff Adams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 113 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I did enjoy the book, but almost equally for the gorgeous setting as for the story. I actually wish the book had been a bit longer. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: How far would you... Continue Reading →
Title: Falling for Him Author: CL Mustafic Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 289 Pages Category: Contemporary, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: Bisexuals being bisexuals! Yay! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Doctor Gavin Addison’s marriage didn’t end on the friendliest of terms, and his estranged wife’s continual harassment has the local police visiting his home so often they’ve... Continue Reading →
Title: Showstring Author: John Keys Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 39 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Showstring is what I’d call a very sweet, short, light read, but it could have been better if certain areas had been more developed. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Beef and beefcake, tight Wranglers and a lifetime of anguish,... Continue Reading →
Title: Gabriel (Order of the Black Knights: Book Five) Author: RK Staunton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I might recommend this one a little more highly to those who are already fans of the series. This book was good, but not great. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Gabriel... Continue Reading →
Title: The Sparky Author: Marek Moran Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Although well-written, and I enjoyed Aaron quite a bit, the complicated relationship between the MCs left me at the point where I wouldn’t have minded at all if they hadn’t got their HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Struck: A Gay Romance Author: Alex Pietsch Publisher: Self-Published Length: 160 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An enjoyable read, for the most part, though I found the story to be underdeveloped. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Chase is used to fighting to survive. Dante is used to fighting in the ring. When a... Continue Reading →
Title: Witches for Hire (Odd Jobs: Book One) Author: Sam Argent Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 314 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: An urban paranormal story about a magical screw up who thinks he’s broken, but gets put back together by the most unlikely of outcasts. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: All recovering drug addict and... Continue Reading →
Title: Momo: My Everything Author: Posy Robert Publisher: Self-Published Length: 95 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An interesting opposites attract story that I enjoyed, and wished for even more. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Brave the spotlight for the man he loves, or stay alone in the shadows… William Harris is a reserved man, private... Continue Reading →
Title: Warders: Volume One Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 326 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Badass demon hunters looking for true love. Reviewed By: Caer Blurb: Most humans live in blissful ignorance, never dreaming of the frightening surprises and paranormal danger that lurks in the night. Most… but not all. These... Continue Reading →
Title: An Invitation Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 35 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This one was just OK for me. *sigh* It wasn’t terrible by any means. But, it wasn’t really memorable either. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: “I should put you over my knee and spank you for teasing me…” Jake’s new... Continue Reading →
Title: To Steal His Heart (Matt Glenn: Book One) Author: Alec Nortan Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 123 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I have to say I liked the idea and plot of this story, and while the writing is somewhat simplistic, it makes for a fast read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The best... Continue Reading →
Title: Bondage Ranch Author: Roland Graeme Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary Erotica, Western At a Glance: This book fills the bill for those looking for a lot of sex in their stories. It also fills the bill for those who every now and then need an erotic romance, when it really doesn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Sound Proof Author: C.A. Blocke Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 65 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I never really felt the connection between the two guys. I never found myself rooting for them, so a good part of the book just didn’t do anything for me. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: When Chris... Continue Reading →
Title: Tonight's Encore (For the Love of Pup: Book One) Author: Parker Avrile Publisher: Self-Published Length: 203 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Tonight’s Encore was just too much of a slow starter and way too underdeveloped plot-wise to really shine. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Is there a second chance after your first love gets... Continue Reading →
Title: The House Guest Author: Asta Idonea Publisher: MLR Press Length: 37 Pages Category: Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: I mostly enjoyed this compact little story with quirky characters, even if one main aspect didn’t work for me. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Zach moves into his new flat, the last thing he expects is... Continue Reading →
Title: His Heart’s Desire (The Looking Glass: Book Three) Author: Penny Brandon Publisher: Loose Id Length: 178 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: I was intrigued to find out details about Simon, the keeper of the mirror. Recommended for fans of this series, and lovers of romance with a bit of magic. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Black Swan Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Length: 161 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: This was an enjoyable read for me, and a very different view of the vampyre and their Black Swans. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Gabe Granger gathers intelligence for George Washington, even after he’s bitten by a vampyre... Continue Reading →
Title: Artificial Heart Author: T.A. Creech Publisher: JMS Books Length: 93 Pages Category: Science Fiction, Thriller At a Glance: The intriguing concept and world building ultimately winds up feeling like just the promising beginning to a larger story. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: In a future where the United States is slowly rebuilding itself, Omega Travis... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Triangle Author: Iyana Jenna Publisher: JMS Books Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A decent little mystery, with sort of an eerie quality. I would classify it as entertaining, if a bit farfetched. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: While investigating a house fire, Detective Miles Tucker uncovers a similar case twenty... Continue Reading →
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