Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Loaded for Bear (Shifter Hardball: Book Two) Author: Cheyenne Meadows Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 192 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance, Shifters At a Glance: The sexy times are hot, the men are macho with a soft, gooey inside, and the story entertaining—not a bad combination. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Polar bear shifter Graham Tundra can’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Short Stay (Love Lessons: Book 3.5) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 272 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: For me it wasn’t the perfection that I’ve experienced with every other Love Lessons book—and nearly every Heidi Cullinan book I’ve ever read—but overall, it was a super fun read. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Chemical Bonds Author: LM Somerton Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 141 Pages Categories: Contemporary Romance, BDSM, Erotica At a Glance: This is a great read if you are after a light, short, but solid romance with a BDSM slant. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Even the best-planned experiment can have unpredictable consequences. Max Allenby loves his... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadowboxing (Echoes Rising: Book One) Author: Anne Barwell Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 270 Pages Category: Historical, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Besides giving us some very solid characters, Anne Barwell also gives us a suspenseful, action packed, old-time war thriller. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: 2nd Edition Berlin, 1943. An encounter with an old friend leaves... Continue Reading →
Title: Beta Test (#gaymers: Book Two) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 178 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I absolutely love Annabeth Albert’s easygoing storytelling style. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Player vs. Player. Fight! Brilliant graphic designer Ravi Tandel is ahead of the game—he's just been asked to present a top... Continue Reading →
Title: Boy Banned Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 174 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Boy Banned is a feel-good book, unrepentantly so. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When the only way to win is to hide who you are, how far are you prepared to go? Reuben “Angel” Jacobs is... Continue Reading →
Title: Chevalier Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 118 Pages At a Glance: Are you a Mary Calmes fan? This book will be right up your alley. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sequel to Romanus Fireman Mason James thought finding out he is a Romanus—a rare class of gargoyle—would be the surprise of a lifetime,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cattle Baron’s Bogus Boyfriend Author: Nicki Bennet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages At a Glance: This is another deliciously sweet treat from the Dreamspun Desires line that hits just the right trope buttons. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: It might be a sham to his boss, but it's all too real... Continue Reading →
Title: Loud and Clear Author: Aidan Wayne Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 93 Pages At a Glance: Honestly, Loud and Clear was just a lovely, lovely way to spend a couple of hours. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Jaxon is getting by fine, severe dyslexia or not. Being a cab driver means he doesn’t need to read... Continue Reading →
Title: Strong Medicine Author: J.K. Hogan Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 289 Pages At a Glance: I can tell you that Strong Medicine is a dark, happy and sensual story to read. And it’s a story you won’t want to miss. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Two men who meet in a psychiatric institution couldn’t possibly... Continue Reading →
Title: Duke in Hiding Author: M.J. OShea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 204 Pages At a Glance: This Dreamspun Desires story is one of my favorites. The book has a slow but steady build to it, an opposites attract story. and a HEA. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Every gentleman has something to hide. Meeting Heath... Continue Reading →
Title: Sand-Man’s Family (Wild and Precious: Book Three) Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 125 Pages At a Glance: This was a quick and enjoyable read for me, and I definitely recommend it as a nice addition to this series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When Sandy Nixon’s conservative Catholic parents discover he’s had sex... Continue Reading →
Title: Perfect Strangers Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 111 Pages At a Glance: Even though this was a short story, it was well written, easy to follow and emotional. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Opposites attract—but is that attraction enough to bring two strangers together? Raphael Koenig is an assassin working for a covert... Continue Reading →
Title: The Second Son Author: John Inman Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: Despite the pacing problems, the bones of this particular novel are good, and John Inman is, undeniably, a great storyteller. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: It’s an old, old story: a tale of the consequences of good and evil.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wrong Man (Right and Wrong: Book Two) Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 1 minute At a Glance: The Wrong Man is fun and sweet, and it is nice to check in with the characters from book one if you have read or listened to... Continue Reading →
Title: Stasis (Ennek Trilogy: Book One) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: If this introductory novel is anything to go by, the Ennek trilogy is ramping up to be an exciting and romantic series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Praesidium is the most prosperous city-state in the world, due... Continue Reading →
Title: Chasing The Chupacabra (Critter Catchers: Book Two) Author: Hank Edwards Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 170 Pages At a Glance: A fast paced continuation in a hilarious and fun paranormal series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Business is tough for Critter Catchers, the animal control company owned by best friends Demetrius and Cody. Their... Continue Reading →
Title: Te Quiero (Falling for You: Book One) Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 55 Pages At a Glance: This one was short and sweet. The pacing was quick, and I would have especially liked to get to know Levi better, but I definitely enjoyed it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When Ally discovers dozens... Continue Reading →
Title: Sometimes Love Lasts Author: Jake Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: This book is a 5k, not a short jog around the lake. But it’s so worth the time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: For Rone Forrester, life as a high school student is a roller coaster ride. Though he's... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning to Love Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 228 Pages At a Glance: Highly recommended for those romantics who enjoy a story of perseverance and overcoming obstacles to find true love. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: After ten years away from home, bad boy caterer Gideon Marks has a lot to prove. Getting... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Comes to Light (The Senses Series: Book Six) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and emotional ending to a feelings-roller-coaster of a series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Artist Arik Bosler is terrified he might have lost his creative gift in the accident that left... Continue Reading →
Title: Ace-High Royal Flush Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 64 Pages At a Glance: Ace-High Royal Flush is another solid spin-off story from the Spy vs. Spook series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jefferson Sebring wined and dined, charmed and cajoled, and lured and seduced handsome men into his bed. However, he never wanted... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding His Fantasy (1Night Stand) Author: Deanna Wadsworth Publisher: Decadent Publishing Pages/Word Count: 95 Pages At a Glance: Though Finding His Fantasy gets off to a slow start, it recovers with a strong finish. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Forty-eight-year-old art gallery owner Paul Strait loves the nightlife—wild parties, stiff cocktails, and even stiffer men!... Continue Reading →
Title: There You Are (Wild and Precious: Book Two) Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 122 Pages At a Glance: What an enjoyable follow up story for Cody! And in my favorite city, no less. :) Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bisexual musician Cody Bellstrom is a free spirit, easygoing and unattached. On a... Continue Reading →
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