Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Admiring Ash Series: Love Letters: Book One Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published Length: 41k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a charming start to this collection that fans of the author should enjoy. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A is for Ash Heartford. Adorable, strong, and independent. Abandoned by his parents and attached... Continue Reading →
Title: A San Francisco Romance: The Story of Ryan and Leland Author: Brandon Carlisle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 356 Pages Category: Gay Fiction At a Glance: This story is akin to enjoying a warm cup of coffee… Take your time, slow yourself down, and enjoy. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: A San Francisco Romance: The Story... Continue Reading →
Title: Morgan Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 20 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Morgan is a fascinating, well written short story from J. Scott Coatsworth. It’s descriptive and detailed as the beauty of each season changes, and the brevity of the story does not take away from the characters’ depth. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Speed Dating the Boss Series: Cowboys and Angels: Book One Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Despite some glitches in the plot, the sweet romance and flirtatious banter between Gideon and Dan was a solid win for me. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Will a mix of... Continue Reading →
Title: Color of You Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Color of You is full of characters that are charming in their own unique ways, a sweet and spicy romance, and is narrated in full color by Greg... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Boardwalk Author: Felice Stevens Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 3 hours and 56 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: When Russo’s name appears on an audiobook, listeners can be assured they are about to take a journey that they will be pleased to go on. He takes good stories... Continue Reading →
Title: Vanilla Clouds Author: Roe Horvat Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 117 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: For a breezy trip to new romance, with a few gusty winds before you get to the end, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend adding this novella to your reading list. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: “I could spend days... Continue Reading →
Title: The Alcove Series: Lavender Shores: Book Seven Author: Rosalind Abel Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 312 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Alcove is a sweet romance between two men who overcome a hurtful past to embrace a future full of possibilities and love. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Jasper Getty is living his dream... Continue Reading →
Title: Bleeding Hearts Series: The Killian Kendall Mystery Series: Book One Author: Josh Aterovis Publisher: MLR Press Length: 368 Pages Category: Murder Mystery, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I was impressed with this first novel and have plans to read the next three books in this series. I’m looking forward to seeing what Josh Aterovis... Continue Reading →
Title: Three Months to Forever Series: World of Love: Book 19 Author: Hudson Lin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 134 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: So many poignant moments, so many times you realize Sai and Ben are from two entirely different worlds, and they are miles apart in everything but the way they feel... Continue Reading →
Title: Blended Whiskey Series: Agents Irish and Whiskey: Book 4.5 Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Self-Published/Free Download Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is both a great endcap to the original series and a fabulous introduction to the upcoming book Imperial Stout. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: YOU’RE INVITED Aidan “Irish” Talley and Jameson... Continue Reading →
Title: The Soldier of Raetia Series: Valerian's Legion: Book One Author: Heather Domin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 284 Pages Category: Historical, Ancient Rome At a Glance: I bought this book because of a 2 star review of it on Amazon. To be fair, the reviewer seemed to like it up to the point that the storyline... Continue Reading →
Title: Nobody Else's Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 69 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’ve become a fan of this author’s feel-good novellas. I would definitely recommend checking out Beckett and Levi’s story! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Mars enters Pisces, giving Beckett Cooper the opportunity to assert himself when it comes to... Continue Reading →
Title: Lucky Cowboy Series: Ace Cowboy: Book One Author: Liz Borino Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 245 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great start to a new series, with solid potential to move on with these entertaining characters. I liked how this novel ended, and all I can say is bring on... Continue Reading →
Title: Thorns and Fangs Author: Gillian St. Kevern Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 353 Pages Category: Paranormal, Menage At a Glance: This is a long book, so if I had any warnings at all, it would be to carve out a good chunk of time and commitment to read this one. But if you do, you... Continue Reading →
Title: Balefire Series: Whyborne & Griffin: Book Ten Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 306 Pages Category: Historical, Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: It’s a rare talent that can craft a series of this magnitude and keep readers so captivated. I will be on pins and needles with the rest of the W&G fans,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Sinner and the Saint Series: Ellery Mountain: Book Eight Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 148 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Sinner and the Saint is another entertaining story in the Ellery Mountain series. It’s always fun to be reunited with the previous couples throughout this series, and to... Continue Reading →
Title: A Wealth of Unsaid Words Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 112 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: So, it’s not December. Who cares? It’s never the wrong time to read a beautiful love story. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Alex has always known his bipolar disorder made him too flawed for his... Continue Reading →
Title: His Leading Man Series: Dreamspun Desires: Book 59 Author: Ashlyn Kane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: His Leading Man is truly one of those books that is just about perfect for anyone wanting a delightful read on a sunny summer day. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: He wrote a... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Granite Series: Carlisle Deputies: Book Two Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Fire and Granite is another suspenseful and tension filled installment in the Carlisle Deputies series. The plot has plenty of danger and suspicious characters along with two sweet kids and a... Continue Reading →
Title: Kairos Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kairos is more a straightforward romance filled with the Calmes staple of family drama, emotionally oblivious but charming MCs, a touch if danger, and a heartwarming HEA. With Michael Fell’s excellent performance... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Desert Series: States of Love Author: Elliot Joyce Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: There were a few little things I wish I could have seen, but, overall, I thoroughly enjoyed In the Desert. There was a definite charm to the story. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Discovery Series: Kinky in the City: Book Three Author: Quinn Ward Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 179 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I tend to run far, far away when I read in a blurb that a book features Daddy kink. For some reason, though, I decided to give this a try. And I... Continue Reading →
Title: Finn Series: Endangered Fae: Book One Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 181 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The story is solid plot-wise and never lagging when it comes to action or pacing. As always, Martinez proves what an excellent storyteller she is by weaving just enough fantasy together with a dash... Continue Reading →
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