Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Restraint Series: Power Exchange: Book Four Author: AJ Rose Publisher: Self-Published Length: 354 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, BDSM At a Glance: I definitely recommend Restraint for all those familiar with the Power Exchange series. Rose is an eloquent and descriptive writer and has a way of making her characters real. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Zero Warning Series: By the Numbers: Book Zero Author: John Charles Publisher: Manifest Vision Publishing Length: Novel Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This novel was a page turner. There’s suspense, action, danger, and some solid secondary characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When FBI agent Mateo Hachman took the undercover assignment, he knew the risks.... Continue Reading →
Title: Calm Authors: K. Evan Coles and Brigham Vaughn Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 288 Pages Category: Contemporary Reviewed By: Taz At a Glance: After completing Calm, I can say with confidence that this two-book set is well worth the time and emotional toll it takes to read. Blurb: A love worth the wait. When Riley Porter-Wright... Continue Reading →
Title: Omega Shadow Series: Pine Creek Lake Den: Book Three Author: Quinn Michaels Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 256 Pages Category: Mpreg At a Glance: Despite some obvious plot twists, this was a thoroughly enjoyable book that has me wanting more in this series. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: One is accused. One is betrayed. One is... Continue Reading →
Title: Omega Required Author: Dessa Lux Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 464 Pages Category: Mpreg, Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Omega Required may not have offered any new earth shattering plot surprises, but it had romance and compassion in spades, making it a lovely paranormal novel that many who follow this genre will enjoy. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Like a Gentleman (Expanded 2nd Edition) Series: Love in Portsmouth: Book One Author: Eliot Grayson Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 106 Pages Category: Regency Romance At a Glance: I enjoyed the additional content in Like a Gentleman, and absolutely felt it upped the satisfaction quotient. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: James Rowley, penniless younger brother of... Continue Reading →
Title: Hawk in the Rowan Series: The Rowan Harbor Cycle: Book Four Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 152 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: This series has me captivated. I love the progression of the long story arc while still having individual trials and tribulations along the way, allowing me to grow more... Continue Reading →
Title: Plummet to Soar Series: Plummet to Soar: Book One Author: Z.A. Maxfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Z.A. Maxfield takes us on a crazy ride with murder on the menu in her latest story. The only drawback I found with this story was the continual jumping about... Continue Reading →
Title: Re-Ignition Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: MLR Press Length: 42 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed the way the relationship built naturally and was rooting for Griff and Sean to get it together and figure out that they belonged with each other. Recommended, particularly for short story lovers. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Once Upon a Western Shore Series: Tyack & Frayne: Book Nine Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 160 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: The Tyack & Frayne series is one of the finest examples of speculative fiction in the LGBTQ genre, and as long as there are books to be read set... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets of You Series: Sunshine and Happiness: Book Four Author: Skylar M. Cates Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 36 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Michael Stellman's voice work is solid, and the characters are individual and distinct. The way Stellman resolves the tension, both the emotional and... Continue Reading →
Title: On the Ice Series: Stick Side: Book One Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 348 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On the Ice is a sweet, well-written romance that made me smile. And, I’m so excited that it’s the beginning of a series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: For college sophomore Mitch Greyson, determination... Continue Reading →
Title: Killing Time in LA Series: Tom and Stanley: Book Three Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Victor J. Banis certainly delivers another great mystery in the Tom and Stanley series, and I’ll be looking forward to another installment. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Cronin's Key III Series: Cronin's Key: Book Three Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 30 minutes Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: Buy the book, buy the series. N.R. Walker is a consummate storyteller, and Joel Leslie is a true performer. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: History isn't... Continue Reading →
Title: Gunned Down Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 50 Pages Category: Western, Historical At a Glance: Dale Chase always catches my eye with her spin on classic Westerns. The stories are quick, short, and action filled. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The Farrow Gang robs banks with great success, but when Evan Langer is... Continue Reading →
Title: The Contingency Plan Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Length: 28 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: This is a delightful story that introduces us to Princes Marcelo and Efren, a seemingly unlikely pair. I sure hope the author decides to continue their story! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: A sheltered prince. A sudden death.... Continue Reading →
Title: Transposition Series: Hazard and Somerset Mysteries: Book Two Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 350 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: In spite of some issues, Transposition is another strong entry in the Hazard and Somerset series, blending a healthy dose of And Then There Were None with a rousing game of Clue.... Continue Reading →
Title: Diego's Secret Author: Bryan T. Clark Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Diego’s Secret is a beautiful and very well written story that reflects the lives of two men who live in opposite worlds but try to form a loving and heartfelt relationship. Bryan T. Clark's writing style is... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hockey Player's Heart Series: Dreamspun Desires: Book Fifty Authors: Jeff Adams and Will Knauss Narrator: Finn Sterling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 56 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I want to stress here that the main part of this sweet story is very, very well done by Sterling, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Contraband Hearts Series: Portkennack: Book Ten Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 250 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: From the vivid setting to the appeal of its characters to the surprise revelation of the story’s true villain, Contraband Hearts added up to another win for me in a series of strong reads... Continue Reading →
Title: No Pain, No Gain Series: Herc's Mercs: Book Seven Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 219 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I truly enjoyed this installment in the Herc’s Mercs universe and would definitely recommend it. Mind the trigger warnings—the brutalities of war are not pretty, especially when they call for... Continue Reading →
Title: Dead Weight Series: Cold Case Psychic: Book Four Author: Pandora Pine Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 228 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: Despite the tough ending, the deepening relationship between Tennyson and Ronan, as well as the overall plot, was excellent and I look forward to seeing what is next for our psychic... Continue Reading →
Title: New Year, New You Author: Steve Pacer Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Contemporary, Literary Fiction At a Glance: I’m so glad I read this one. The writing is solid, and for the most part the story is well-crafted and engaging. The one major plot point did keep me from giving it five... Continue Reading →
Title: Once Burned Series: Anchor Point: Book Six Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 298 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The too often repetition of the same concerns started to weigh this story down and slow the pacing, but Once Burned is a good story, a solid hit for those who like reading... Continue Reading →
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