Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Invitation to the Blues Series: Small Changes: Book Two Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Self-Published Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Go get this book, people! It’s another beautiful Roan Parrish story that you don’t want to miss. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Eight months ago Jude Lucen fled his partner, his career, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Dead Reckoning Series: Cold Case Psychic: Book Two Author: Pandora Pine Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 211 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: The author balances the plot of the murder case and Ronan and Tennyson’s relationship seamlessly, never leaving us wondering what’s going on in the other plotline while she focuses on... Continue Reading →
Title: Lander Series: The Oberon Cycle: Book Two Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 294 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Do you like sci-fi? Are you a fan of fantasy? Then I would recommend this series in a heartbeat. With a fantastic combination of both, it kept me glued to the page... Continue Reading →
Title: Within These Depths Series: Demons and Wolves: Book Two Author: Katze Snow Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 196 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Oh my, these characters are gripping, their stories fraught with anger and danger, and the action is something akin to going at hyper-speed in a dark tunnel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Imperfect Match Author: Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: JCP Books Length: 162 Pages Category: Futuristic/Dystopian At a Glance: This isn’t a story of two people building a relationship; it’s the story of a man realizing he’s not imprisoned by circumstance and then constructing a new life where there’s now the potential for a relationship, and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ghost Slept Over Author: Marshall Thornton Narrator: Jason Frazier Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 13 minutes Category: Paranormal, Humor At a Glance: The story here is fun and light and should be a lovely romp for the listener. Unfortunately, however, most of the narration is uninspired and the voices tend to... Continue Reading →
Title: One Giant Leap Author: Kay Simone Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 400 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Simone's narrative choices are a stand-out element that make this storyline feel topical and relevant. In the end, it all coalesces into a lovely work of fiction. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Houston we have so many problems…... Continue Reading →
Title: Split Series: Nick & Derek: Book One Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: JMS Books Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Throughout the whole book, the author manages to alternate between past and present effortlessly, and the result is stunning! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Quiet and imaginative, Derek O'Reilly spends a lot of time... Continue Reading →
Title: Heat Trap Series: The Plumber's Mate Mysteries: Book Three Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 310 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you enjoy a good mystery/romance with quirky characters and humor, this series just might be what you are looking for. If you have already fallen in love in the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Palisade Series: Lavender Shores: Book One Author: Rosalind Abel Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The voice of Kirt Graves is perfect for this book. He has a soft, gentle way that is both endearing and exciting. He manages to convey the... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitten By the Alpha Series: Regent’s Park Pack: Book Four Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 314 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This novel is one more strong addition to an already well-constructed alternate reality, and at the risk of sounding cliché, I think the series just keeps getting better. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Speedbump Author: Charli Coty Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 182 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In my opinion, Speedbump is a love story that transcends labels and allows for love to blossom in the wake of shared heartbreak and loneliness. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Ezra Cook is sole caregiver to older brother Tray, who... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Boyfriend Series: Bad in Baltimore: Book Two Author: K.A. Mitchell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap At a Glance: Fake boyfriends, a little age play, and a whole lot of chemistry between Quinn and Eli come together to make this an unputdownable read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Causing trouble... Continue Reading →
Title: The Station Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 220 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Fans of this author, and of the genre, will enjoy this well-written story of adventure and love in the Outback. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Two men exiled to an untamed land must capture love. Ever since Cambridge-bound Colin... Continue Reading →
Title: River Home Series: Accidental Roots: Book Five Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 245 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: River Home is well written and had a good pace, and there’s definite tension with the on-going human trafficking case that brings action and danger to the storyline. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Infected: Throwaways Series: Mean Streets: Book Two Author: Andrea Speed Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 280 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Once again, Andrea Speed shows off her skill at writing some great action scenes and pulling readers along on a suspenseful ride. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Former prostitute and street kid... Continue Reading →
Title: Somewhere Over Lorain Road Author: Bud Gundy Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I loved this book so much. It was moving, gripping, and unforgettable. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: For more than forty years, the stain of horrific allegations against their father has haunted the Esker sons.... Continue Reading →
Title: Where Do I Start? Series: Why You?: Book One Author: Chase Taylor Hackett Publisher: Kensington Publishing Length: 264 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I truly loved reading this book, and can’t wait to read more from this author. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The ex best thing . . . Fletcher Andrews never believed... Continue Reading →
Title: Relief Valve Series: Plumber’s Mate Mysteries: Book Two Author: J.L. Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 341 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Excellent addition to this series, highly recommended! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: If you dig up the past, be prepared for some dirt to stick. The relationship between Tom Paretski, a cheeky... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dragon’s Tale Series: The Arthur Trilogy: Book Two Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 168 Pages Category: Historical, Medieval At a Glance: This author threads the needle of a story in such a way that every paragraph is a new stitch in the whole cloth of what she’s creating, and in the end,... Continue Reading →
Title: Felix and the Prince Series: Forever Wilde: Book Two Author: Lucy Lennox Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As always Lucy Lennox provides a wonderfully sweet, without being saccharine, tale. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Felix Things I expect to find at Gadleigh Castle: - Rare stained glass, the subject... Continue Reading →
Title: Preacher, Prophet, Beast Series: The Tyack & Frayne Mysteries: Book Seven Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Preacher, Prophet, Beast reads like a fever dream at times, often making me question what was real and what wasn't—maybe it was both, and that unknowing is the sum... Continue Reading →
Title: Night Drop Series: A Pinx Video Mystery: Book One Author: Marshall Thornton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 201 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This novel had so many things going just right for it. I was fascinated by the tangled plot, the strange and quirky side characters, and the rather enigmatic hero we had... Continue Reading →
Title: Wedding Bellskis Series: Holidays with the Bellskis: Book Three Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Loose Id Length: 128 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: I love these types of stories, where the two MCs continue to grow in their relationship with each other. Highly recommended to those who love this series and want more!... Continue Reading →
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