Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Tender with a Twist (Rainbow Cove: Book Two) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 264 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Age gap, opposites attract, second chances all mixed up with a little kink, for good measure, and two guys I wanted to find their way to a happy beginning—it all made... Continue Reading →
Title: Team Phison Author: Chace Verity Publisher: Self-Published Length: 132 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Charming, clever, and touching, Team Phison was the perfect book to get me to the quick and genuine happy that I crave from contemporary romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: For 55-year-old Phil Hutton, finding a new boyfriend is tough,... Continue Reading →
Title: Off the Beaten Path Author: Cari Z. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: After reading so many reviews of this author’s work, and finally having the opportunity to be a first-time reader myself, I can see what all the praise is about. Off the Beaten Path is... Continue Reading →
Title: How to Save a Life (Howl at the Moon: Book Four Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 238 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: How to Save a Life is sweet, heartbreaking, funny and touching. I’m giving it a 4.5 Star rating and look forward to the next installment. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Veranda (Lavender Shores: Book Three) Author: Rosalind Abel Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 276 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rosalind Abel has solidified a reputation as an outstanding romance writer who creates beautiful characters and endearing love stories. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Donovan Carlisle helps countless people in Lavender Shores with his skills... Continue Reading →
Title: The Birches Author: Xavier Axelson Publisher: JMS Books Length: 73 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Birches is an extremely provocative and sensual novella that gives us just the right taste of two captivating characters. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Perfection isn’t everything, although it’s everything Leo wants. His desire to become the perfect... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow of the Templar: High Fidelity Author: M. Chandler Publisher: Self-Published Length: 529 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Shadow of the Templar series has been nothing less than 1500+ pages of manic and frenzied, and was such a delight to read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A fellow FBI agent with an... Continue Reading →
Title: Hush Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 672 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you’re looking for something to sink your teeth into, you should definitely go check this one out! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A federal judge running from the truth. A U.S. marshal running from his past. A trial... Continue Reading →
Title: Fishy Riot Author: Lindsey Black Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fishy Riot has just the right amount of action, danger, mystery and humor. I almost passed this book over because of the title, but I get it now, and I’m so glad I reconsidered. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rancher's Son (Montana: Book Two) Author: RJ Scott Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 25 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a tightly packed story full of emotion and intrigue, and Crisden once again makes it worth the price of the book to join in the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ruin of a Rake Author: Cat Sebastian Publisher: Avon Impulse Length: 336 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Cat Sebastian’s adroit hand at penning an emotionally encompassing story is once again on display in this novel, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this book to fans of historical romantic fiction. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Last Dance of The Sugar Plum Authors: Claire Davis & Al Stewart Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 170 Pages Category: Spy Thriller, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A gritty and suspenseful psychological thriller that will completely mess with your mind from the beginning until the end. It was totally worth the ride. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Wake Author: K. Evan Coles and Brigham Vaughn Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 261 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Wake is quite a journey. When the inevitable happens and crisis emerges, I found myself unable to put the book down. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A love worth the wait Carter Hamilton and Riley Porter-Wright room... Continue Reading →
Title: Get a Grip (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: 4.5 stars for an amazing casual-to-serious relationship! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: If a tree falls in Bluewater Bay . . . could it be fate? A year after his divorce, Shane Andrews isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Forgotten Paradise Author: Shira Anthony Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a good buy for those who enjoy romance with a tad of suspense and a bit of fun. Like all romances, the HEA is inevitable, but getting there... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow of the Templar: Double Down Author: M. Chandler Publisher: Self-Published Length: 344 Pages Category: Mystery/Thriller At a Glance: If you have a hankering for a fast-paced mystery/suspense/action/thriller/crime caper with some laugh-out-loud moments thrown in, M. Chandler has tossed us the perfect word salad. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: "Hypothetically, I was wondering how you'd... Continue Reading →
Title: The Naked Knight Author/Illustrator: Sunny Victor Publisher: Class Comics Length: 40 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This would be a great first issue for anyone who hasn’t read other comics. I am eagerly anticipating the next issue. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: When Dylan Prescott begins his evening at a local dance club and... Continue Reading →
Title: Renewal (Dublin Virtues: Book Three) Author: Helena Stone Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 183 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The thing I liked best about this story is how brutal and painful some of the life events were. I was thrilled with Renewal and definitely plan on putting Helena Stone on my TBR list.... Continue Reading →
Title: There's This Guy Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 30 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There’s This Guy is a rich story of healing and love, voiced by a consummate professional who gave life to each and every character. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: How do... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Home Author: Meg Harding Publisher: Self-Published Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Finding Home was as great as the title and the cover suggest. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: aden Matthews has never known his father or his father's family, but he's about to get a crash course on having siblings. With... Continue Reading →
Title: How the Other Half Lives (A London Lads Story) Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 65 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Do you ever get tired of angst? Need a short, light book to cleanse your brain from that last heavy read? Need to remember why you love gay romance?... Continue Reading →
Title: The Layover Author: Roe Horvat Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 104 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Layover is gorgeous and emotionally gratifying in every way a romance should be. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Eight years ago, Ondro Smrek fled Slovakia and the bigotry that drove his first lover to take his own life.... Continue Reading →
Title: Jox: Treasure Hunter #4 Author/Illustrator: Cray Publisher: Class Comics Length: 22 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: It was great to see a little emotion in the book when the previous installments have been more focused on the sex. The plot is definitely heating up, and I’m looking forward to the next installment. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Feel-Good True Romance Bundle Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 705 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: I love Reed’s writing. He creates strong, character driven stories, and these are no exception. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Delve into some of Rick R. Reed’s classic feel-good romances with this bundle. In... Continue Reading →
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