Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Prayer for the Dead (A Tom and Stanley Novel) Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I was entertained by the entire series, and I look forward to the next mystery from Mr. Banis to see what he has in store for Tom and Stanley. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: First Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 296 Pages At a Glance: In spite of some flaws, this was a gorgeously written love story. Blurb: It’s taken Tommy Newsome a while to get his head around being gay. Growing up in a small town in Georgia, hasn’t prepared him for the more liberal... Continue Reading →
Title: John Inman’s Greatest Hits Bundle Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 978 Pages At a Glance: I am happy I gave this new-to-me author a shot and picked up the bundle. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Hit author John Inman presents five novels of romance, from tongue in cheek to seriously chic—Shy: Funny... Continue Reading →
Title: Myth Adventures (Mojo Mysteries: Book Three) Author: Ally Blue Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 192 Pages At a Glance: Ally Blue knows how to throw in just the right amount of spooky angst to keep me motivated to turn pages. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Something evil is going down in Atlanta... Adrian Broussard and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Last Nights of the Frangipani Hotel (The Actor’s Circle: Book Two) Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 78 Pages At a Glance: Yet another lovely read from Bey Deckard Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: All James wanted was a little solitude at his favourite resort: bright sunshine overhead, soft, white sand underfoot, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Perfect Imperfections Author: Cardeno C Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 10 minutes At a Glance: This love story is simply perfection. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Hollywood royalty Jeremy Jameson has lived a sheltered life with music as his sole focus and only friend. Before embarking on yet another international... Continue Reading →
Title: Knight of Ocean Avenue (A Love in Laguna Novel) Author: Tara Lain Narrator:: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 Hours and 33 Minutes At a Glance: K.C. Kelly delivers a knock-out performance of Knight of Ocean Avenue. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: How can you be twenty-five and not know you’re gay? Billy... Continue Reading →
Title: Fit to Be Tied (Marshals: Book Two) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 244 Pages At a Glance: OMG YOU GUYS!! THIS BOOOOOOK!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Deputy US Marshals Miro Jones and Ian Doyle are now partners on and off the job: Miro’s calm professionalism provides an ideal balance to Ian’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Safe in His Arms Author: Renae Kaye Narrator:: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 6 Minutes At a Glance: Kudos to both Renae Kaye and Randy Fuller for delivering a story worth listening to during a long commute to work. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: In the late-night quiet of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Pride and Modern Prejudice Author: AJ Michaels Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 31 minutes At a Glance: A very successful rewrite of Jane Austen. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: What happens when Jane Austen’s immortal characters are thrust into 21st century Pennsylvania, with an all-male twist? Liam Bennet has... Continue Reading →
Title: Lovers, Losers, and You (Sunshine and Happiness: Book Two) Author: Skylar M. Cates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: I loved the first book in the series, and the second absolutely didn’t disappoint. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: How can you lose one dream and still find another? Owen King is... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood Tied (The Warlock Brothers of Havenbridge: Book Two) Author: Jacob Z. Flores Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Blood Tied is definitely not my normal type of book, but I loved it! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Thad Blackmoor’s heart is as cold as his icy magical abilities. He considers... Continue Reading →
Title: Fret (The Rock Star Series: Book One) Author: Sandrine Gasq-Dion Publisher: Skull Blaster Publishing Page/Word Count: 232 Pages At a Glance: I think Fret is an awesome start to this new series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Former Navy SEAL Axel Blaze lives a solitary life. He doesn't do emotions, and he doesn't do babysitting. Used... Continue Reading →
Title: Don't Stake My Life on It (Vamp for Me: Book Two) Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 113 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and funny follow-up to My Life Without Garlic. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Stakes, kilts and holy water—Andrew Meyer is in for the time of his life! Radney’s tired... Continue Reading →
Title: Forever in the Sun (Sapphire Cay: Book Six) Author: RJ Scott and Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 122 Pages At a Glance: I am sad that the series is over, but my journey to Sapphire Cay was amazing. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Feuding families, unearthed secrets, and a violent storm threatens the Cay. Will... Continue Reading →
Title: The History of Us Author: Nyrae Dawn Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 184 Pages At a Glance: Nyrae Dawn is a new author to me, but I will definitely be reading more of her work in the future. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes it's not about coming out, it's about settling in. Eighteen-year-old... Continue Reading →
Title: Capture the Sun (Sapphire Cay: Book Five) Authors: RJ Scott and Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 105 Pages At a Glance: If you are in the mood for a light, fun, and sexy read, this series is for you. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Model, Isaac Bailey wants to break into the world of... Continue Reading →
Title: Andrew’s Promise (Heroes: Book Two) Author: Nic Starr Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: In the end we are left with a happy loving couple, and a wonderful segue for the next book (which I will, of course, be impatiently waiting for)! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Young mechanic Andrew Campbell’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Shawn’s Law Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Casey Hunter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 19 minutes At a Glance: All of the crazy shenanigans that happen around Shawn due to “Shawn’s Law” were brought to life wonderfully with Casey Hunter’s narration. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Shawn is single, twenty-nine, the full-time carer... Continue Reading →
Title: The Sangre Series Author: Alex Carreras Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 201 Pages At a Glance: Read this book, enjoy this book, but don’t take this book too seriously – enjoy it with a smile. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: THREE STORIES - ONE BOOK In the city of Sangre, Florida, vampires and humans... Continue Reading →
Title: Saving Faithless Creek Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Andrew Grey always gets my attention with cowboys and ranching, and Saving Faithless Creek is one of those stories but with a little different approach. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Blair Montague is sent to Newton, Montana, to purchase... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Horse (Polo: Book One) Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: Max Lehnen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: Bottom line: Read the e-book. It’s worth it. The audiobook, not so much. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Preston Fawkes is 10 the first time he meets 15-year-old Konrad Schnell... Continue Reading →
Title: Trasmundo: Escape (Book One) Author: Varian Krylov Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 236 Pages At a Glance: Love and war create a beautiful contrast in Varian Krylov’s Trasmundo: Escape. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Strange, quiet Luka doesn't live in this world; long ago he took refuge in his art, escaping into surreal mindscapes inspired by... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaking (Fall or Break: Book Two) Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Samhain Publishing Page/Word Count: 321 Pages At a Glance: Breaking pretty much had everything I look for in books that I love. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Archer Hart, former SIS assassin, has just completed a freelance hit job when he finds himself in a... Continue Reading →
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