Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Artist Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 153 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: A bit Beauty and the Beast with a hint of The Ugly Duckling, The Artist is a sweet and romantic tale that proves beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Creating love from... Continue Reading →
Title: Twisted and Tied Series: Marshals: Book Four Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy the book because the narration is fun, fine, and tension filled. This is an enjoyable ride, even if it does leave you heart thumping wildly... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanted - Bad Boyfriend Series: Island Classifieds: Book One Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 218 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a fun read, and I totally enjoyed it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: His mother. His best friend. The barmaid at the local pub. Everyone is determined to find Nathan... Continue Reading →
Title: No Regrets Author: Alex Jane Publisher: Self-Published Length: 71 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: No Regrets makes an impact that is impossible not to feel and, in no uncertain terms, succeeds under the influence of Ryan and Lucas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Ex-soldier Ryan Jones likes precisely two things—his kitchen and the music... Continue Reading →
Title: Ante Up Series: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Kim Fielding Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: True to form, Fielding takes a common trope and uses it to give the characters a unique feel. Much of the charm and color in the story comes... Continue Reading →
Title: Super for You, Bad for Me Author: Asta Idonea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: An entertaining superhero page-turner with a bit of humor, a smidge of angst, and a dash of action surrounding a relatable protagonist. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Life—and love—doesn’t follow a script. Struggling actor Oswell... Continue Reading →
Title: Married to Murder Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 183 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Married to Murder is a quick and satisfying read, full of warm and tender moments but with an edge of the dramatic murderous sort that cuts the sweet in just the right way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Lace-Covered Compromise Author: Silvia Violet Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I enjoyed this story, especially in audio, and would recommend it for anyone who likes a good enemies-to-lovers tale or just a good romance with a small side of... Continue Reading →
Title: Tight Quarters Series: Out of Uniform: Book Six Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The story itself got better and better as it went on, and I totally loved the end. I ended up enjoying this one a ton. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Petty Officer Bacon,... Continue Reading →
Title: Euphoria Author: Jayne Lockwood Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 310 Pages Category: Science Fiction At a Glance: I was really pleased with Euphoria and the intricate and detailed storytelling, making the story flow well and even came off as conceivable. If you are in the mood for a sci-fi romance with a focus on the... Continue Reading →
Title: Something About You Series: Saint and Lucky: Book One Author: Riley Hart Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 308 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The novel had some beautifully intimate moments that allow the reader to really understand both main characters. Those looking to escape into a tender romance will delight in Something About You.... Continue Reading →
Title: Father of the Groom Series: Love and Care: Book One Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 109 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Father of the Groom is fun, incredibly sexy and a great start to what I hope will be a series that focuses on the Daddy/Boy kink. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Avery... Continue Reading →
Title: Midnight in Berlin Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: An entertaining and unpredictable take on the werewolf trope. Slightly gritty with a bit of humor and a hint of romance, it kept my attention to the last page. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: One bad... Continue Reading →
Title: Hay and Heartbreak Series: Mossy Glenn Ranch: Book Seven Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 148 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bailey Bradford gives readers so many different characters to love at the Mossy Glenn Ranch. This book really brought out Daniel’s character, his shyness and fears, and Hector's self-confidence and his... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitten by Her Series: Regent's Park Pack: Book Five Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 187 Pages Category: F/F Romance, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Sexy, sensual, and rife with the painful yearning of a wolf for her absent mate, which Jacobs conveys so unmistakably, this book hits all the right romantic notes.... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaking Point Series: Turning Point: Book Two Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Love Lane Books Run Time: 7 hours Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book because Sean Crisden is a master storyteller who does not flinch from the action or the sex in this thriller of a novel. Buy the... Continue Reading →
Title: Tender Mercies Series: The Men of Lancaster County: Book Two Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Will Tulin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 28 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were so many moments in Eli Easton’s Tender Mercies that stand out when reading this novel, and I felt that most of... Continue Reading →
Title: It's a Son Series: Summerskill and Lyon: Book one Author: Steve Burford Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 243 Pages Category: Mystery/Police Procedural At a Glance: I know for sure Steve Burford has got me hooked. This is an excellent mystery, and I am more than curious to find where Dave Lyon and Claire Summerskill will... Continue Reading →
Title: The Solstice Prince Series: Realms of Love: Book One Author: SJ Himes Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 1 minute Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Solstice Prince is a lovely fairytale romance whose strong world-building, well-crafted story and cast of characters keeps its sweetness from being trite or cloying, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding My Way Home Series: Doyle Global Securities: Book Two Author: Kendel Duncan Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Finding My Way Home is a suspenseful little mystery; it’s action packed and angsty as it takes time for Ten and Bas to figure out where their feelings will lead... Continue Reading →
Title: Imperial Stout Series: Trouble Brewing: Book One Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There were a few little things that I felt either didn’t get wrapped up or were wrapped up too quickly, but I had a ton of fun with this book, and I’m... Continue Reading →
Title: Late in the Day Series: The Vault: Book Two Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In addition to how much I love listening to Greg Tremblay perform, I know a large part of my enjoyment came from learning about... Continue Reading →
Title: The Case of the Sexy Shakespearean Series: The Middlemark Mysteries: Book One Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I think with the subject matter and solid characters Tara Lain has created, this is a new series with great potential. I, for one, am curious to... Continue Reading →
Title: A Love Song for the Sad Man in the White Coat Author: Roe Horvat Narrator: Vance Bastian Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 52 Minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Love, pain, tragedy, and ecstasy aren’t just tangled up here; they are tightly braided into the lives of every character in the book.... Continue Reading →
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