Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Lock and Key Author: Z. Allora Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A spin-off from another series, finishing this book was like a marathon of emotions. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Rejected. Heartbroken. Devastated. Zack Davis wanted to serve only one man, Andrew Nikeman. He was denied because Andrew thought... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Oranges Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: This is a thoroughly charming story made even better by expert and engaging narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jason Walker is a child star turned teen heartthrob turned... Continue Reading →
Title: A Face without a Heart Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: There's an overall chilling sort of savagery to this novel, both violent and psychological, which allows readers to appreciate it on its own merits rather than as a simple rehashing of Wilde’s story... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deeper He Hurts (Kick: Book Two) Author: Lynda Aicher Publisher: Loveswept/Random House LLC Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book isn’t only fascinating with regard to the BDSM aspects; it’s also an interesting character study in guilt, grief, and loss, as well as a truly gorgeous love story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Soothsayer Author: Cari Z. Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 184 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Romance At a Glance: With fun action and tantalizing world building, Soothsayer is another win from Cari Z. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Cillian Kelly can look into people’s eyes and see their fates. He’s running from a past filled with mistakes,... Continue Reading →
Title: Jackass Flats (Riding Cowboy Flats: Book One) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: I was thoroughly entertained by this short story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Can a traveling military man and a set-in-his-ways cowboy find a way to make things work? Tate feels like the... Continue Reading →
Title: Fish Out of Water Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 20 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Tremblay, as usual, makes this book come alive. Buy this book—it’s a great listen; you will not be sorry that you did. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: PI Jackson Rivers... Continue Reading →
Title: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Author: Matthew Robbins Publisher: JMS Books Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling has an ending that made me smile and hope that I’ll hear a little bit more about Felix and Ronan. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Felix is in real trouble this... Continue Reading →
Title: To Love and to Cherish (Vows: Book Three) Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Length: 201 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Possibly my favorite in this series, we get some happiness for Nash at last. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Will Nash find love again? Of course he will. Will he go about it... Continue Reading →
Title: Decisions (Drop Dead: Book Three) Author: Peter Styles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 163 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’ve really enjoyed getting to know these characters and am completely charmed by Peter Styles’ storytelling as well as his skill at creating a contemporary romance built around such a quirky bunch of people. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Queer and the Restless (A Queers of La Vista Novel) Author: Kris Ripper Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: This is a series any LGBTQ+ murder mystery fan doesn’t want to miss! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Ed Masiello has been on testosterone for a year, is working... Continue Reading →
Title: Undertow (Whyborne & Griffin: Book 8.5) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 90 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical, F/F At a Glance: What a treat this novella was. These ninety pages pack a punch. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Note: This novella takes place at the same time as events in Fallow (Whyborne &... Continue Reading →
Title: Watching and Wanting (Housemates: Book Four) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 129 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: This is not only the most erotic book in the series, but it’s the most rawly sexual Northcote book I’ve ever read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Watching Jude’s cam show stirs desires Shawn’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul Bonds (Common Powers: Book One) Author: Lynn Lorenz Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: Soul Bonds is book one in the re-released Common Bonds series. I’m glad to see it’s come back. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Sammi knows just what his lovers want. Mitchell wants Sammi. Donovan... Continue Reading →
Title: Cursus Honorum Author: Diana Jean Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Though not for everyone, this was an enjoyable historical read for me. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Returning to Rome war torn and weary, all Marius wants is to relax and be left alone. Instead he is dragged right... Continue Reading →
Title: Unearthed Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Horror, Paranormal At a Glance: The ending was a shocker and a heartbreaker for me, but I absolutely enjoyed this book. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: 2nd Edition Some ancient secrets are better left buried…. When Jacob Keys gets the call every man dreads,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Justice Author: Renee James Publisher: Oceanview Publishing Length: 320 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Initially, this was a story about a transwoman hairdresser who fights crime, but it became something more. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Against all odds, Bobbi Logan, a statuesque transgender woman, has become one of Chicago's most... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied Up in Knots Author: Wayne Mansfield Publisher: JMS Books Length: 61 Pages Category: BDSM, Erotica At a Glance: It’s provocative. What else can I say? Tied Up in Knots is short and provocative. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Cody has never been lucky in love. In fact, he isn’t feeling very lucky at all.... Continue Reading →
Title: Pentimento Blues (Bellingham Mysteries: Book Six) Author: Nicole Kimberling Publisher: Loose Id Length: 98 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: This series is a really good bit of reading entertainment, and while I’m feeling sentimental that it’s over, the end was well worth the wild little trip to the Pacific Northwest. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Tricks and Bids (Suit of Harte’s: Book One) Author: Jacqueline Grey Publisher: Resplendence Publishing Length: 66 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: I appreciate a story and an author who can achieve a level of depth in such a short novella. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When Michael Nole propositions Dillon Spade outside of... Continue Reading →
Title: Doubts (Drop Dead: Book Two) Author: Peter Styles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 158 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Peter Styles’ writing is fresh and fast paced, and the reading of these books has been such a treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Geo feels like things are finally going his way. He's in a great... Continue Reading →
Title: The Beach House Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books Length: 72 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A sweet, well written, and a good short story for a Sunday afternoon when you need a satisfying hot read, a favorite chair, and a cup of tea. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: After model and actor Mason... Continue Reading →
Title: Lunch with the Do-Nothings at the Tammy Dinette Author: Killian B. Brewer Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really, really liked what Killian B. Brewer did with this story. The book was full of charm as well as spunk and small town appeal. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When... Continue Reading →
Title: 72 Hours Author: Clare London Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 31 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: 72 Hours was a highly enjoyable suspense story with a solid narration and totally worth listening to! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Tanner Mackay and Niall Sutherland were once far more than... Continue Reading →
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