Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Like a Lover (Housemates: Book Two) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 143 Pages At a Glance: Like a Lover is a sweet and sexy addition to the Housemates series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Josh has a plan: get through uni with a good degree and no debts. Focused on his goals, he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Rearranging Stars Author: Diane Adams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 117 Pages At a Glance: All in all, as a love story, Rearranging Stars scores high points. Blurb: The freedom to love comes with a cost. As a guardian angel, Drake’s destiny is written in the stars. Choice is not part of an angel’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Breathe Deep (St. Hawk's Medical: Book Three) Author: Willa Okati Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 114 Pages At a Glance: In my opinion, this is the best book of the series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: A golden-hearted mountain man. A nursing tech with a secret. Life and death are on the line—and they’re running... Continue Reading →
Title: Level Hands (Bend or Break: Book Four) Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 293 Pages At a Glance: With Level Hands, Amy Jo Cousins shows us once again how well she can write young guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When it comes to love, there’s no such thing as smooth sailing.... Continue Reading →
Title: Return (Davlova: Book Two) Author: A.M. Sexton Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 324 Pages At a Glance: Every bit the exciting conclusion that the blurb promises. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The exciting conclusion to Release Fire rages through Davlova in the wake of a bloody revolution. The tyrannical upper class has been overthrown. In the... Continue Reading →
Title: Heart of the Race Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 5 Minutes At a Glance: I have to give *high fives* to Greg Trembly. The accents he was able to come up with, and the names he was able to pronounce, were unbelievable. Reviewed By: Kathie... Continue Reading →
Title: Desmond and Garrick (Book One) Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press/JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 226 Pages At a Glance: Another fantastic historical YA fantasy from Hayden Thorne. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: It’s 1815. Garrick Mortimer is a scholar extraordinaire, an underemployed and starving genius, who agrees to sign on as tutor to Desmond Hathaway,... Continue Reading →
Title: Solo Grave Diggers MC: Book One) Author: Carol Lynne Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 103 Pages At a Glance: This novella was worth the read despite the flaws. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sam “Solo” Braun lives by one truth, the Grave Diggers Motorcycle Club above all. The creed has served him well, giving him... Continue Reading →
Title: Cherish & Blessed (Faith, Love & Devotion: Books Four & Five) Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: J.P. Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 5 Hours and 46 Minutes At a Glance: Two wonderful and insightful stories giving us more glimpses into the life and family that Evan and Matt (one of my favorite characters of... Continue Reading →
Title: Double Cross Author: Shannon West Publisher: Dark Hollows Press Pages/Word Count: 107 Pages At a Glance: Double Cross is a little different from West’s usual work, subject-wise, but still follows her writing style, which is always spot on. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When F.B.I. agent Ryan Tucker gets the job of escorting a federal... Continue Reading →
Title: Soufflés at Sunrise Author: M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin Narrator: John-Paul Barrel Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: I love M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin writing together, and find that they mesh well, but I hope they pick another narrator for the rest of the series. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Groomzilla Author: Tere Michaels Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 160 Pages At a Glance: Tere Michaels is a great storyteller, and this novel had lovely moments of passion and humor, but, unfortunately, the plot felt a bit rough around the edges. Blurb: When drama threatens to ruin a romance on a reality show, only... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitter Taffy (A Candy Man Book) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 192 Pages At a Glance: The happy-ever-after we are given was well worth the wait. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Rico Gonzalves-Macias didn't expect to fall in love during his internship in New York—and he didn’t expect the boss’s son to... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas in the Sun (Sapphire Cay: Book Four) Authors: RJ Scott and Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 154 Pages At a Glance: Christmas in the Sun is a nice little recap of the relationships that have developed so far on Sapphire Cay, and a glimpse into what we have to come.... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Pitch (Homeruns: Book One) Author: Sloan Johnson Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 228 Pages At a Glance: Although I thought there were some slight issues with the book, I thought the writing was good and the story pretty solid. It is definitely a series that I will continue reading. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: There’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Flesh & Blood (Flesh: Book Two) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: I like the tone Ethan Stone in Flesh and Blood. It may have been a risk, but I think it turned out well. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Detective Cristian Flesh is about to find out... Continue Reading →
Title: Undercover Lovers (Bodyguards Inc.: Book Four) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 135 Pages At a Glance: Overall, I found this to be a pleasant read. It had all the elements I enjoy in an erotic romance. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Even if Ross and Kyle make it out of this... Continue Reading →
Title: Ripples in Cedarwood (Single Father Society: Book Two) Author: Megan Slayer Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: At a Glance: A return story to Cedarwood that is entirely enjoyable. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Steve Moore wasn’t planning on being a dad. He envisioned a life of teaching and professional swimming. Fast forward a year and... Continue Reading →
Title: Keep the Stars Running Author: Various Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 419 Pages At a Glance: A diverse anthology with great stories and even greater characters. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Space is not always filled with adventures and glory. Not everybody goes racing off to battle evil and save the galaxy. Between... Continue Reading →
Title: The First Bloom of Winter (Garden Series: Book Two) Author: Pearl Love Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 136 Pages At a Glance: I wish there had been more to this story. I look forward to the other books, though, to see what happens to everyone else. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Holden Peters is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Home to Cedarwood (Single Father Society: Book One) Author: Megan Slayer Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and interesting look at life and love in a small town. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Colin Baker owns a book store and he’s back in Cedarwood with his son. He’s looking... Continue Reading →
Title: Viscount’s Wager Author: Ava March Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 275 Pages At a Glance: Another sexy and romantic and emotionally satisfying read from Ava March. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: London, 1822 You never forget your first love, but is a second chance worth the gamble? Anthony, Viscount Rawling, knows exactly what he wants... Continue Reading →
Title: Forever for Now Author: Scotty Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: A sweet read for those looking to escape for just a little while. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Leeland Jeffers is a contented single man with a thriving career in Atlanta. He’s had a few unsuccessful relationships over the... Continue Reading →
Title: The New Hire (The Hard Hat Series: Book Two) Author: J.T. Hall Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 30 Pages At a Glance: J.T. Hall has created two men with a lot of promise as characters, and I look forward to the next part of the story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Gary’s got a problem... Continue Reading →
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