Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: On the Wings of War Series: Soulbound: Book Five Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 395 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Folklore/Mythology At a Glance: Never, ever let it be said that Hailey Turner under-writes an action scene; this author is so proficient at escalating the danger and drama to pulse-pounding levels that she... Continue Reading →
Title: Drowned Country Series: The Greenhollow Duology: Book Two Author: Emily Tesh Publisher: Tor Books Length: 160 Pages Category: Fantasy, Gaslamp Fantasy At a Glance: Drowned Country is another exceptional outing for Emily Tesh, and a deliciously charming gaslamp fantasy/fairy tale. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Even the Wild Man of Greenhollow can’t ignore a summons... Continue Reading →
Title: Ember Boys Series: Flint and Tinder: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 213 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, New Adult At a Glance: Fans of the Hollow Folk series will not want to miss this dangerous and emotionally volatile new chapter in that -verse. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Emmett Bradley thinks his adventures... Continue Reading →
Title: To Find Him and Love Him Again: Vol. Two Series: Tyack & Frayne Mysteries: Book Ten Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 164 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Magical Realism At a Glance: Harper Fox writes such a lovely contemporary romance, but her gift for storytelling transcends when she architects the multifaceted realms of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Hazard and Somerset: Off Duty Volume Two Series: Hazard and Somerset: A Union of Swords Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 178 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Ashe throws Emery and John-Henry into heartwarming scenes with their daughter, into sexier moments when they're alone together, into times when the romantic gestures are... Continue Reading →
Title: The Keeper of Bees Series: Hazard and Somerset: A Union of Swords: Book Five Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 369 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Action packed, heart-pounding suspense and danger and intrigue somehow…somehow…ends on a thoroughly romantic note, and I can’t wait to see where Em and John, and their family,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Fell of Dark Author: Caleb Roehrig Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Length: 384 Pages Category: Young Adult, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Excellent world building, a creative use of historical figures, and an abundance of danger and intrigue come together to make The Fell of Dark one of the best books I've read so far... Continue Reading →
Title: Unhallowed Series: Rath & Rune: Book One Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 279 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Fantasy At a Glance: Unhallowed begins what is certain to be another excellent and action-packed series from Jordan L. Hawk. I'm one rejoicing reader right now, to be back in this widdershins world he's created.... Continue Reading →
Title: His Horizon Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 319 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: His Horizon is made of romance, in its entirety, front to back and everywhere in between. What a gorgeous world to spend some time in. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Temperatures rise when there are two cooks in... Continue Reading →
Title: Wayward Series: Hazard and Somerset: A Union of Swords: Book Four Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 428 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: All the requisite ingredients of a Hazard and Somerset novel are accounted for in Wayward: the sharp dialogue, the whodunnit, the complexities of a blended life, the complications in... Continue Reading →
Title: The Engineer Series: Magic & Steam: Book One Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 84 Pages Category: Steampunk, Historical, Fantasy At a Glance: The Engineer is positively fun and such a great tease for what's to come. This is a series that I’m on pins and needles—or, maybe I should say cogs and gears—awaiting... Continue Reading →
Title: Pieces of You Series: Missing Pieces: Book One Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 194 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Pieces of You is a romance built upon hope and faith and trust, and it delivers all the promise of something even more beautiful to come. This may be Walker’s most... Continue Reading →
Title: Date Me, Bryson Keller Author: Kevin van Whye Publisher: Penguin/Random House Length: 336 Pages Category: Young Adult Romance At a Glance: Date Me, Bryson Keller is one of the finest Young Adult novels I've read in quite some time. It's funny, poignant, heartfelt and genuine. I loved it all the more for its honesty... Continue Reading →
Title: Starcrossed Series: Magic in Manhattan: Book Two Author: Allie Therin Publisher: Carina Press Length: 282 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: If Spellbound was a homerun, Starcrossed is a slam dunk—to badly mix sports metaphors. Once again, Therin offers up a knock-out of a storyline to further the intrigue and... Continue Reading →
Title: To Find Him and Love Him Again Series: Tyack & Frayne Mysteries: Book Ten: Volume One Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Mystery At a Glance: Harper Fox’s gift for composing an atmosphere of words into a concert of imagination and romance and the bonds of family and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Less Than Spectacular Times of Henry Milch Series: The Wyandot County Mysteries: Book One Author: Marshall Thornton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 236 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: Witty, often biting, and impeccable, The Less Than Spectacular Times of Henry Milch begins a thoroughly engaging murder mystery series sure to be another... Continue Reading →
Title: Seeker of Truth Series: SPECTR Series Three: Book Three Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: Novella/Short Novel Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Adding a fresh spin on a series that now spans—if my count is correct—fourteen books is an impressive feat of storytelling, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from this author.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Vigil in the Mourning Series: Soulbound: Book Four Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 368 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Hailey Turner continues to construct awe inspiring urban fantasy, sprinkling the old myths generously on top of our reality and mixing it together in breathtaking ways. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Iron Crown Series: The Darkest Court: Book Three Author: M.A. Grant Publisher: Carina Press Length: 103k Words Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The Iron Crown is every bit as passionate and poetic as the previous two books in this series. It is a journey of love and honor and heroism and sacrifice, building... Continue Reading →
Title: The Infinite Onion Author: Alice Archer Publisher: Self-Published Length: 439 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort At a Glance: The Infinite Onion is a sweet and sentimental story, sharp and confrontational in its insights at times, and Archer’s voice remains captivating. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The truth is harder to hide when... Continue Reading →
Title: Transactional Dynamics Series: Hazard and Somerset: Union of the Swords: Book Three Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 444 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Transactional Dynamics is yet another superb addition to feed our insatiable addiction to this series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Emery Hazard is ready for Valentine’s Day. He’s made reservations... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue on Blue Series: Bitter Legacy: Book Three Author: Dal Maclean Publisher: One Block Empire/Blind Eye Books Length: 407 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery, Police Procedural At a Glance: Blue on Blue has done nothing less than cement a place for Dal Maclean on my list of must-read authors, once again delivering a suspenseful... Continue Reading →
Title: The House in the Cerulean Sea Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Tor Books Length: 400 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Oh dear, this dear and enchanting book. If you head into The House in the Cerulean Sea and allow your heart to take the lead, TJ Klune will handle it with care every step... Continue Reading →
Title: Firewatching Series: A Detective Sergeant Adam Tyler Novel: Book One Author: Russ Thomas Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons/Penguin Random House Length: 368 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Investigative Procedural At a Glance: If you love a good mystery and investigative procedural with plenty of twists, turns, and intrigue, Firewatching is a sure bet. Simply put, there's nothing... Continue Reading →
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