Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Psychic and the Sleuth Authors: Summer Devon and Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 234 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Everything comes together nicely in the end of The Psychic and the Sleuth, making for an entertaining summer vacation read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Psychic and skeptic—how could their love affair... Continue Reading →
Title: Twenty-One Arrow Salute Series: The Order: Book 2.5 Author: Kasia Bacon Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 144 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Twenty-One Arrow Salute is a happy, mellow story, adding to the world building and solidifying even more the culture of these creatures. It's a great addition to the series. Reviewed By: Ky... Continue Reading →
Title: Leather Head Author: Matt Converse Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 47 Pages Category: Horror At a Glance: Leather Head is nail-biting action right up to the end, and honestly, the bathroom medicine cabinet discovery alone would have had me watching out for more work by this writer. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Gable is just playing... Continue Reading →
Title: Rescued Author: Dakota Storm Publisher: JMS Books Length: 134 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rescued is a sweet and suspenseful little novella. I like Dakota Storm’s heartwarming stories and lovable characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dean Montgomery loves his ranch and his family, but something is missing. When he sets out on a... Continue Reading →
Title: Rainbow Place Series: Rainbow Place: Book One Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rainbow Place is a wonderful idea for a series, and the first installment wet my appetite for the rest. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Can Jason find the courage he needs to be the... Continue Reading →
Title: Natural Enemies Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Highly recommend checking this out when you’re looking for a novella that will make you smile! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When opposites attract, love blooms in unexpected places. Buttoned-up botanist Stefan Albemarle has felt like an outsider his whole... Continue Reading →
Title: Jericho Candelario’s Gay Debut Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 113 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Jericho Candelario's Gay Debut is such an incredibly sweet novella. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for a quick romantic pick-me-up. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Jerry Candelario, known as Potts to almost everyone, has spent his entire... Continue Reading →
Title: The Case of the Missing Drag Queen Series: Luke Tanner Mysteries: Book One Author: Michael Rupured Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 210 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Case of the Missing Drag Queen looks like the start of a new series from Michael Rupured, and I’m excited, as this has great potential. The... Continue Reading →
Title: The Quarterback Author: Mackenzie Blair Narrator: Greg Boudreaux Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 9 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Once again, Boudreaux takes a well-written romance with a well-developed plot and makes it a great adventure into a first love that could last a lifetime, if it gets nurtured. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dangerous Art of Blending In Author: Angelo Surmelis Narrator: Michael Crouch Publisher: HarperCollins Run Time: 8 hours and 9 minutes Category: Teen Fiction At a Glance: The Dangerous Art of Blending In by Angelo Surmelis is a powerful, own-voices story that is a fabulous addition to the LGBTQ YA space, and Michael Crouch’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Moonshine Author: G.D. Penman Publisher: JMS Books Length: 41 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense, Horror At a Glance: Moonshine was a great first time read for me from this author. I absolutely liked the historical feel and the 1920s verbiage—it really set the tone for the era of prohibition, speakeasies and bootlegging. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: The Medium Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 197 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: Bonnie Dee is such a consistent deliverer of historical romantic fiction, and The Medium is another strong addition to her body of work. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: To win a heart, he must risk his soul… Cast out... Continue Reading →
Title: Don't Fight It Series: The Gods Made Me Do It: Book Three Author: Lisa Oliver Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Lisa Oliver has given a different take with the mythology of the world and some of the history, and weaved it beautifully into her story. I love seeing little... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into Touch Series: Leaning Into: Book Four Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo did a great job and his voice fitted well with the characters. Recommended for fans of this series and for anyone who... Continue Reading →
Title: A Prayer for the Dead Series: A Tom and Stanley Mystery Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Another solid and thoroughly entertaining mystery. Despite my mixed emotions about the relationship, I do love the characters’ complexity and the cleverness of the plot, and am really... Continue Reading →
Title: Cash Plays Series: Seven of Spades: Book Three Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 351 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: With this third installment of the Seven of Spades series, Cordelia Kingsbridge expertly creates another power-packed plot. This storyline has so much going on, with family, friends, emotions, addictions, gang wars... Continue Reading →
Title: Stone the Crows Series: Wolf Winter: Book Two Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: In short, not my cup of tea. So, what is the book and why a high star rating? Well, it’s a damn good book. It’s well written with strong characters,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Emerald Wars Author: Grace Watson Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 242 Pages Category: Fantasy, Steampunk At a Glance: Watson did a commendable job of pulling together a pastiche of L. Frank Baum's treasured Oz tales and then gives the story some lovely twists, with plenty of Easter eggs sprinkled throughout that made me smile... Continue Reading →
Title: Out, Proud, and Prejudiced Author: Megan Reddaway Publisher: Self-Published Length: 268 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think, whether you’re familiar with the original or not, there are many fabulous things to enjoy about Out, Proud, and Prejudiced. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: One’s proud, one’s prejudiced, and they can’t stand each other. Quick-tempered... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhoades—Undeniable Series: Man Up: Book Two Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 326 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Even if I never loved these characters, I understood their story and I was able to bring it full circle in my mind. I can still appreciate an author who is able to pull... Continue Reading →
Title: Medley Series: Changing Lanes: Book Two Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Medley was good but the constant drama, much of which felt over the top or unneeded, kept it from being as good as Relay for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sebastian Stewart was never Mr.... Continue Reading →
Title: Bones and Bourbon Author: Dorian Graves Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy At a Glance: This is an action packed, humorous, vicious, gruesome and twisted story that is amazing in its uniqueness. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Half-huldra Retz Gallows is having an awful day. First, he wakes up in the middle... Continue Reading →
Title: Explore with Me Series: With Me: Book Two Author: Kris Jacen Publisher: MLR Press Length: 127 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a wonderful, relaxing read with a great plot and a satisfying development. I’d recommend it highly as a poolside read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: The Army is the only... Continue Reading →
Title: War Paint Series: States of Love: Book 39 Author: Sarah Black Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bottom line? War Paint was a quick, angst-free, fun read, and I adored it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: There’s an art to love. Mural artist Ben has come from Tel Aviv to... Continue Reading →
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