Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Hush Series: The Manse: Book Four Author: Lynn Kelling Publisher: Forbidden Fiction/Enspire Publishing Length: 398 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Hush ranks right up there as one of my favorites in this series. These guys just grabbed me, and I am really glad they did. Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Rune... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Chasing the Wild Goose Series: The Cambridge Fellows Mysteries Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 104 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a brilliant series and I highly recommend it. Whenever Cochrane comes out with a new one, it’s an auto-buy for me and is better than Christmas.... Continue Reading →
Title: Blow Down Series: Plumber's Mate: Book Four Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 305 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I cannot get enough of this series. I loved reconnecting with Tom and Phil in this latest whodunnit and can’t wait for the next installment! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Death is what... Continue Reading →
Title: Deceiving a Raider Series: The Black Raiders: Book Two Author: Ana Night Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: In this action packed, exciting and tension filled sequel we get up close and personal with this quirky Black Raider team as they come together for a rescue mission. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Guardian Series: Aisling Trilogy: Book One Author: Carole Cummings Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 270 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: So many unanswered questions surrounded by a lush story that is action-packed and unrelenting in its pacing made for an exciting first installment. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: As he pursues a man who is... Continue Reading →
Title: Super Creeps! Script/Art Direction: Dale Lazarov Line Art/Color: Bo Revel Publisher: Sticky Graphic Novels Length: 64 Pages Category: Graphic Novel At a Glance: If you read about gay men enjoying sex with one another, you should try a graphic novel. Dale Lazarov, with his ever-changing style and deep catalog, is a good place to... Continue Reading →
Title: A Wish Upon the Stars Series: Tales from Verania: Book Four Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 450 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: I was amazed at some of the things the author pulled off in this book and this series. Amazing, wonderful stuff. I’m so glad to have read these books... Continue Reading →
Title: Closer Author: F.E. Feeley Jr. Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 380 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy/Horror At a Glance: Closer is a captivating horror story that begins with a bang and never lets up till the final chapter. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Maplewood, Vermont is a picturesque town filled with unique shops, unique homes, and a... Continue Reading →
Title: One More Soldier Author: Marie Sexton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 60 Pages Category: Gay Fiction At a Glance: One More Soldier has always been, in my opinion, exemplary of what short storytelling can and should be, and it is every bit as poignant today as it was when I read it nearly eight years ago.... Continue Reading →
Title: Point of Contact Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Carina Press Length: 451 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can't convey to you the feelings this story evoked in me. You'll have to read it for yourselves and once you're through, you'll understand too. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Only love can heal an impossibly broken... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder at the Paisley Parrot Series: A Marshall James Mystery Author: Mark McNease Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 291 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: Mark McNease did a terrific job writing Marshall James’s story. The murder mystery was intriguing and suspenseful and made this a page-turner for me. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Time... Continue Reading →
Title: Adversaries! Script and Art Direction: Dale Lazarov Linework: TJ Wood Colors: Captain Nikko Publisher: Sticky Graphic Novels Length: 62 Pages Category: Graphic Novel, Fantasy At a Glance: You’ll find yourself returning to this story's pages time and again, and you may even want to share it with a friend to see if you can... Continue Reading →
Title: Living On Air Author: Susan Mac Nicol Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Susan Mac Nicol took an incredibly difficult and harrowing subject matter and gently, carefully created a beautifully positive story around it. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For aerialist, Cary Stilwell, aside from performing forty feet in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents: A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo Author: Jill Twiss Illustrator: EG Keller Audio Narration: Jim Parsons, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jeff Garlin, Ellie Kemper, John Lithgow, Jack McBrayer, and RuPaul Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC Length: 40 Pages Category: LGBTQ Fiction, Children's Fiction At a Glance: This... Continue Reading →
Title: Kindly Woodsmen Scirpt/Art Direction: Dale Lazarov Artist: Sebas Martin Publisher: Sticky Graphic Novels Length: 61 Pages Category: Fairy Tale, Graphic Novel At a Glance: The digital edition is in true vivid color, the simplicity of lines allows the action to be seen and appreciated. Pick up a copy for yourself and be prepared to... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaker of Chains Series: SPECTR Series Two: Book Four Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 163 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Breaker of Chains is yet another excellent addition to one of my favorite Urban Fantasy series, and I remain in awe of the -verse and in love with its characters.... Continue Reading →
Title: Ring of Silence Series: Paul Turner Mysteries: Book Twelve Author: Mark Zubro Publisher: MLR Press Length: 83k Words Category: Contemporary Mystery/Police Procedural At a Glance: Ring of Silence is a roller coaster ride with danger at every turn that toes a fine line between fact and fiction. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Detectives try to... Continue Reading →
Title: When Everything Is Blue Author: Laura Lascarso Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: When Everything Is Blue is a coming out and coming of age story that resonated with hope and possibility. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When they were kids, Chris Mitcham rescued Theo from the neighborhood... Continue Reading →
Title: The Prince and the Dressmaker Author/Illustrator: Jen Wang Publisher: First Second/Macmillan Category: Young Adult, Fairy Tale, Graphic Novel Length: 288 Pages Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: The graphics are as bright and engaging as the narrative is warm and heartfelt in this story about being true to oneself. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Paris,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Garden Series: Lavender Shores: Book Two Author: Rosalind Abel Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is an amazing addition to this series. Kirt Graves’ voice is so well suited to the story that it’s almost impossible to imagine anyone else doing... Continue Reading →
Title: Pins and Needles Author: A.J. Thomas Narrator: Jason Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 57 minutes Category: Contemporary, Legal Thriller At a Glance: This is a great book and a great narration; it’s everything a good book should be. The narration adds to the words and makes them even better. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Where Death Meets the Devil Author: L.J. Hayward Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 395 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I just can’t say enough about how very well-written this novel is, down to the fight scenes and the environment being so descriptive. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jack Reardon, former SAS soldier and current... Continue Reading →
Title: Boys Keep Swinging: A Memoir Author: Jake Shears Publisher: Atria Books Length: 336 Pages Category: Autobiography At a Glance: Shears is nothing if not a natural born storyteller who picks at the threads of memory and weaves them into a compelling novel. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In this deeply affecting memoir, one of rock... Continue Reading →
Title: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Author: Becky Albertalli Narrator: Michael Crouch Publisher: Harper Audio Run Time: 6 hours and 45 minutes Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: What a gift this book is! If you like YA stories, it’s not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon... Continue Reading →
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