Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Small Claims Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: Novella Length (22k Words) At a Glance: This novella is a quick and easy read, offering a great variety of characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Judge Shawn Rosen is about to take on the toughest case of his life. Small claims judge Shawn Rosen... Continue Reading →
Title: Technically Dating Author: Jena Wade Narrator:: John-Paul Barrel Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours, 18 Minutes At a Glance: I really enjoyed the brief world Jena Wade weaves, but the narration definitely left me wanting more. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Meek and mild Bruce Collins decides to set aside his life in technical... Continue Reading →
Title: Dragons Author: Jaycee Edward Publisher: Evernight Publishing Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: Dragons is a sweet romance that will tug at your heartstrings. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A chance encounter in a hospital waiting room between twenty-two year old Will Messina and sixteen year old Josiah Pinkerton ends with a gift of... Continue Reading →
Title: After School Activities Author: Dirk Hunter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: A very entertaining read from a new author that covers a lot of different coming-of-age topics, with both humor and pathos. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Two guys insist on complicating Dylan O’Connor’s life: one, his bully, and the... Continue Reading →
Title: Chipmunk Drizzled in Honey Author: Jackie Nacht Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 59 Pages At a Glance: Sometimes, we need a short book, maybe for an afternoon at the beach or a bath with lots of bubble. Chipmunk Drizzled in Honey is a perfect fit. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Even this grumpy bear can't... Continue Reading →
Title: Wollstone Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press (JMS Books) Pages/Word Count: 236 Pages At a Glance: Beautiful descriptions in what feels like a timeless setting, but a little slow paced for me. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The moment Emil Gogean sets foot inside Wollstone Academy’s fairy tale-like campus, he realizes his freshman year in... Continue Reading →
Title: Artistic Endeavor Author: Whitley Gray Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 130 Pages At a Glance: This is a very satisfying short story with sweet characters who find more than they expected out of a casual situation. Reviewed By: Chris Blurb: When friends ask one-night stand connoisseur Michael Esteban to introduce college professor and virgin Cobey... Continue Reading →
Title: A Touch Of Mistletoe Author: Anthology Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 182 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable mix of stories that had me visiting all ranges of the emotional spectrum. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Less Than Three Press presents a collection of stories about people brought together by the magic of... Continue Reading →
Title: A Touch Of Mistletoe Author: Anthology Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 182 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable mix of stories that had me visiting all ranges of the emotional spectrum. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Less Than Three Press presents a collection of stories about people brought together by the magic of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Altered Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 209 Pages At a Glance: I really liked the introduction to a new world of shifters, one that breaks some molds while staying true to some others. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Twenty years ago the UK’s water supply was contaminated with an experimental pathogen, Lycanaeris,... Continue Reading →
Title: Bryce’s Cop (Hot Encounters: Book Two) Author: Toni Griffin Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 92 Pages At a Glance: This was a quick, fun read that was over all too soon. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: NOTE: This is a previously published work. The title, author, and/or publisher may have changed. The last thing centuries-old... Continue Reading →
Title: Bryce’s Cop (Hot Encounters: Book Two) Author: Toni Griffin Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 92 Pages At a Glance: This was a quick, fun read that was over all too soon. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: NOTE: This is a previously published work. The title, author, and/or publisher may have changed. The last thing centuries-old... Continue Reading →
Title: Something to Die For Author: Piper Doone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 53 Pages At a Glance: I’m happily surprised with how much feeling and story Piper Doone managed to fit into such a short story. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Josh Tucker lives a blessed life—great job, great family, perfect husband, and two wonderful... Continue Reading →
Title: Hot-Blooded Alligator Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 111 Pages At a Glance: One of the stronger episodes of this long running series, although I would have liked a more cohesive ending. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Tristan has never been what someone would call a social guy. Like the alligator he shares... Continue Reading →
Title: Kindred Spirits Author: Alicia Dyal Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 49 Pages At a Glance: This is just a sweet short story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Casey’s a hotshot bartender in Chicago, but that doesn’t mean he’s not sensitive. Though uncharacteristic, Casey lets a big, charismatic Tennessee bear named Mike seduce him. Who can... Continue Reading →
Title: He Completes Me Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 363 Pages At a Glance: A super sweet, enjoyable story. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Not even his mother’s funeral can convince self-proclaimed party boy Zach Johnson to tone down his snark or think about settling down. He is who he is, and he refuses... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadowing Mace Author: Cheyenne Meadows Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 117 Pages Pages at a Glance: Relatively short book with hot characters and even hotter sex. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: With his brother away at a conference, alpha wolf shifter Shadow finds himself paired with IT analyst Mace, the one man he can't stand. Stuck with... Continue Reading →
Title: Eastern Cowboy Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Andrew Grey has created another wonderful story in Eastern Cowboy. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Brighton McKenzie inherited one of the last pieces of farmland in suburban Baltimore. It has been in his family since Maryland was a colony, though... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I continue to be a big fan of Anna Martin – an absolutely fantastic storyteller. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After spending most of his life in special schools, Caleb Stone now faces public high school in his senior year, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Everything Changes Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Melanie Hansen has done a great job with this book. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: What happens when friendship catches fire? Former Marine and lower-leg amputee Carey Everett keeps a grueling schedule of counseling fellow war veterans and their families.... Continue Reading →
Title: Give Chase Author: Willa Okati Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 32000 Words At a Glance: If you’re looking for a quick read that’s a bit sexy, with smart and stubborn men, then this book is for you. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Declan’s always been careful to guard his heart, but Isaac’s catching up at... Continue Reading →
Title: Clockwork Pirate Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 278 Pages At a Glance: As alt-history steampunk adventures go, I’d say Clockwork Pirate is a fun one. As romances go, though, I’d say this one relied too much on telling rather than showing. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Alex hid his unnatural attraction to... Continue Reading →
Title: Prince of Faith (An Uncommon Whore: Book Three) Author: Belinda McBride Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 215 Pages At a Glance: Prince of Faith is a solid story that’s fast paced and entertaining. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Held captive against his will, Markus Dayspring wakes every morning with a thirst for revenge, and collapses... Continue Reading →
Title: A Shot of J&B Author: Lou Sylvre Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: This book wasn’t perfect, but it was still a fantastic story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Six years ago, Brian Harrison helped save the life of Jackie Vasquez, and he’s never really forgotten him. After the rescue, Brian... Continue Reading →
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