Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Femme Faux Fatale Series: Dreamspun Desires Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All I can say is that this was a fun and enjoyable read! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Mystery. Murder. Men in silk stockings. Hollywood nights are heating up. Hardboiled Los Angeles PI Cain... Continue Reading →
Title: Diversion Series: Diversion: Book One Author: Eden Winters Narrator: Darcy Stark Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Run Time: 8 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Darcy Stark uses all of his talents to take this thriller to the next level, and keeps the listener involved with his exceptional vocal abilities. The... Continue Reading →
Title: That Turtle Story Series: Warmest Wishes: 2018 Advent Calendar Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 41 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: That Turtle Story is delivered in the fun style I’ve come to expect from this author, replete with witty banter, quirky characters (Nor’s co-worker, Gus, was also hilarious), and... Continue Reading →
Title: Old Acquaintance Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 147 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Old Acquaintance is a thoroughly enjoyable and happy-making holiday read, complete with smiles, sighs, and those heartwarming moments we all love. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: There are two sides to every story, even those buried in... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood Red Roulette Author: Jana Denardo Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 350 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Even though I got lost a few times in some places, this was still a fun and gory read. There’s so much going on and it kept me entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Arrigo Giancarlo’s friends think... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kiss Before Christmas Author: A.E. Ryecart Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Overall this was a sweet Christmas story that turned out to be an evening well-spent. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Christmas is looming and Jack De Lacy needs a solution to one hell of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Bird Meets Cage Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 64 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Bird Meets Cage delivers an emotional punch in a small package. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: He called himself Stardust, but one of my friends told me his name was Jean. I met him during the summer I... Continue Reading →
Title: Bishop Ridge Series: Sawyer's Ferry: Book Two Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 191 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Ashwood has given us another good read with Bishop Ridge. I thoroughly enjoyed these characters and this story, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: They found exactly what they... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Winterbourne’s Christmas Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 108 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Holiday Romance At a Glance: A little naughty and a little spice add to the sweet confessions and heartfelt moments of Mr. Winterbourne's Christmas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lysander Winterbourne has been living happily at Edgeley Park for the last... Continue Reading →
Title: Out in the End Zone Series: Out in College: Book Two Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 162 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The plot of Out in the End Zone kept my interest, and the side characters were well-crafted. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Evan di Angelo is an upbeat, good-natured goofball... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Agate Series: Carlisle Deputies: Book Three Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I like the way the Andrew Grey handled the subject of human trafficking and the ordeal Pavle faced. Grey makes you feel the emotional toll it took on Pavle and how it... Continue Reading →
Title: Bigger Love Series: Big Love: Book Two Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: If you’ve read and enjoyed Rick Reed’s work in the past, then you’ll surely love this story as well. Reed has such a descriptive flair and talent for setting a... Continue Reading →
Title: Slide Series: Roads: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 366 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I must say that Slide is very impressive. The story was riveting, the characters believable, and the love element really beautiful. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Don’t look back. Don’t you ever look back… Shy... Continue Reading →
Title: Honeymoon for One Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 243 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Keira Andrews took a potentially sappy love story and made it a coming out/first time experience that was realistically crafted and sweetly presented. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Betrayed the night before his wedding by the supposed boy... Continue Reading →
Title: Love and Lint Rollers Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In spite of a couple of niggles, Love and Lint Rollers is a strong romance novel that resolved itself rather nicely. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Even with six beloved cats at home, Thom Fletcher can't help opening... Continue Reading →
Title: Love You So Hard Series: The Love You So Stories: Book One Author: Tara Lain Narrator: Ry Forest/Stephen Kurpis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The way in which Ry Forest brought Craig to life in his narration made me love the guy even more... Continue Reading →
Title: The Omega Objection Series: San Andreas Pack: Book Two Author: G.L. Carriger Publisher: Self-Published Length: 317 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: G.L. Carriger’s San Andreas Shifters series has taken the concept of pack and chosen family and, most especially, the roles of Alpha, Beta, and Omega, and made them into something just... Continue Reading →
Title: Earthly Pleasures Author: Sera Trevor Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 261 Pages Category: Historical, Fantasy At a Glance: Earthly Pleasures is a fun, quick fantasy with an interesting premise and story. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Prince Paurick is a hedonistic degenerate—or at least that’s what his father and the rest of the royal family think... Continue Reading →
Title: The Architect & the Barista Series: The May/December Promenade: Book Two Author: Caraway Carter Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 278 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Architect & the Barista had some really good moments. The storyline was exciting and suspenseful, and the romance was realistic and sweet. However, for me, the novel just... Continue Reading →
Title: Redeeming the Stepbrother Series: Tales from St. Giles: Book Two Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Jack Wesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 57 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I had an enjoyable experience listening to this fairytale story by Andrew Grey. I recommend this story to all those who love... Continue Reading →
Title: Gargoyle Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 1700 words/short story Category: Horror At a Glance: For being a short story, I thought J. Scott Coatsworth gave a good portrayal of the characters. It's a creepy, quick and easy read that leaves us with a lesson to be learned. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Phin’s Christmas Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 102 Pages Category: Holiday, Historical At a Glance: There is a cup of cheer and then some to celebrate in Phin’s Christmas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Doubt invades a fairy-tale holiday. Excited to celebrate his first Christmas with his true love, Phin Abernathy searches for the... Continue Reading →
Title: Bone to Pick Author: TA Moore Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I could listen to Michael Fell weave a story all day long. Dialogue portions aside, his voice embodied the emotional range the author was going for in every prose passage. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Title: BFF Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Michael Mola Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 31 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: BFF is a sweet, funny, and touching tale that Michael Mola brings vividly to life. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: I’m about to do something huge, and it could change...everything. I met Matt... Continue Reading →
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