Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Spectred Isle (Green Men: Book One) Author: K.J. Charles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 243 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: Spectred Isle blends the paranormal with the historical and comes out with a winning story that fully entertains. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Archaeologist Saul Lazenby has been all but unemployable since his disgrace during... Continue Reading →
Title: New Orleans Second Lines Author: Lynn Lorenz Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 246 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: For me, this is a 5 star read. After reading this second edition, I loved how Lynn Lorenz segued all three stories into one. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Matt and Lane grew up together,... Continue Reading →
Title: To Touch You (Mates: Book Four) Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Self-Published Length: 260 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: An enjoyable story that adds to the Mates series and ties the other books together. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: “His name is Salvatore Rossi. He’s a vampire. And he’s my true mate.” By not relying on anyone... Continue Reading →
Title: Lavender Author: Xavier Axelson Publisher: JMS Books Length: 84 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Lavender is a study in healing after being torn apart. It is honest, unvarnished and often difficult to read, and yet beautiful in its resolution. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Following the sudden death of his father, Lawrence "Law" Crow... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Fish, Dead Fish (Fish Out of Water: Book Two) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 330 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I hope Amy Lane has more plans for the Fish Out of Water series; I’m hooked! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: They must work together to stop a psychopath—and save each... Continue Reading →
Title: Axios: A Spartan Tale Author: Jaclyn Osborn Publisher: Self-Published Length: 334 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Jaclyn Osborn makes no attempt at subtlety here. The romance in this novel is a strategic attack on the defenseless heart. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: I am Axios of Sparta, and I was born to kill. At... Continue Reading →
Title: Comes a Horseman (Echoes Rising: Book Three) Author: Anne Barwell Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 230 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Anne Barwell delivers such an emotional and intense ending to her Echoes Rising series. This WWII historical drama has danger, chaos, betrayal, bigotry, revenge, and suspenseful moments that will keep you on... Continue Reading →
Title: Saving Sebastian (Custos Securities: Book Three) Author: Luna David Publisher: Self-Published Length: 525 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I loved this story. I loved the BDSM elements to it, which were treated with respect and accuracy. Sebastian and Gideon were perfect for each other. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Gideon McCade--weighed down by... Continue Reading →
Title: Pent Up Author: Damon Suede Narrator: Christopher Kipiniak Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 46 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The narration here takes Suede’s words and makes them come to life. The story is fully acted, and you can really get a feel for the emotions and motivations of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Burning Boundaries (Elemental Evidence: Book Two) Authors: Bellora Quinn and Sadie Rose Bermingham Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 257 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Sadie Rose Bermingham and Bellora Quinn have me hooked on their Elemental Evidence series. I don’t know where the authors will take Mari and Jake next, but I’m... Continue Reading →
Title: Training Season Author: Leta Blake Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: There is just so much about this book to love. Michael Ferraiuolo is definitely a narrator I will look for again. His ability to weave a story through a multitude of... Continue Reading →
Title: Paragon (Vertex: Book Three) Author: Soren Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 178 Pages Category: Romantic Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Paragon is a pulse pounding, adrenaline spiked finish to the Vertex trilogy. It’s some of the finest and funnest horror fiction I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The sighting of... Continue Reading →
Title: Poppy's Secret Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 190 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All said and done, I loved this book because it’s a story exemplifying the theme that love can conquer all. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A second chance born of love. Pat Corrigan and Edgerton “Edge” Winters were... Continue Reading →
Title: The City of Rocks (A BJ Vinson Mystery) Author: Don Travis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 280 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Another five-star work in the BJ Vinson Mystery series! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Confidential Investigator B.J. Vinson thinks it’s a bad joke when Del asks him to look into the theft of... Continue Reading →
Title: You Are the Reason (A Novel in the Tav Series) Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Dave Gillies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While You Are the Reason is a book two, this is a standalone and you need not have read the first book to... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Fog (Carlisle Cops: Book Six) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: It’s getting harder to pick a favorite from the Carlisle Cops series. With this sixth installment, Andrew Grey combines suspense, investigative skills, and a good mix of characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Carlisle... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow of Doubt Author: H. Beryl Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 101 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I was really entertained by the intrigue, action and thrill ride of the glimpse of paranormal in the plot. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes love can be electric, especially if one of the lovers has a special... Continue Reading →
Title: One Perfect Night Author: Lisa Henry Publisher: Self-Published Length: 8500 Words Category: Historical At a Glance: One Perfect Night is one perfect short story. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Townsville, Australia, 1943. Tanner is a captain in the US Army, stationed at a radio post on an island in the middle of nowhere. Nick is... Continue Reading →
Title: Star Crossed: Book One Author: Patrick Fillion Illustrator: Alexander Publisher: Class Comics Length: 34 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: The fight scenes are as exciting and breathtaking as the sex scenes. That shows a strong versatility in Alexander’s art. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: FLAMER has been sent on a crucial mission, and time... Continue Reading →
Title: Better Than Suicide (The Yakuza Path: Book Two) Author: Amy Tasukada Publisher: Macarons & Tea Publishing Length: 405 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Fiction, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Yakuza Path series is just amazing, with Japan and the Japanese culture and the different celebrations. It’s a great mystery with complex twists and turns, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Waiting for Walker Author: Robin Reardon Publisher: IAM Books Length: 431 Pages Category: Teen Fiction At a Glance: Waiting for Walker is an exceptional novel that is intelligently written, compelling to read, and emotionally charged. I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Micah Jaeger's life is a mess. His folks have... Continue Reading →
Title: Vintage: A Ghost Story Author: Steve Berman Publisher: Lethe Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Paranormal, Ghosts/Spirits, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I’ve made my way through more than a few ghost stories over the years. As they go, this may just be one of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Shaded Chains Author: Jack L. Pyke Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing Length: 102 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I highly recommend this short story! For fans of Pyke, you will recognize her talented wordsmithing capabilities, and if you are new to her work, you will appreciate the depth of feeling and solid time... Continue Reading →
Title: A Destiny of Dragons (Tales From Verania: Book Two) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 400 Pages Category: Fantasy, High Fantasy At a Glance: IT'S HERE! And it's 400 pages of AWESOME!!!! Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Once upon a time, the wizard’s apprentice Sam of Wilds got his happily ever after in the... Continue Reading →
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