Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: It Was Always You Authors: Cardeno C., Ella Frank, Riley Hart, Lane Hayes, Christina Lee, Felice Stevens, and N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Length: Novel Category: Contemporary, Anthology At a Glance: I highly recommend this anthology both for the stories contained within its pages and the charity the proceeds are going to support. Go buy... Continue Reading →
Title: In from the Cold (The Castoffs: A Robert Flynn Novel) Author: J.T. Rogers Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 236 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Are you a Captain America and Bucky Barnes fan? Then you are going to love this. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Robert Flynn abandoned a sterling military career when his... Continue Reading →
Title: Emergence Is the Process Author: H. Beryl Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 82 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: H. Beryl has created an excellent murder mystery with suspense and danger. Not only is the plot expertly laid out but she takes us through the progression of solving a serial murder. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Untamed Pet (Alien Slave Masters: Book Three) Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 140 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, BDSM At a Glance: My favorite book in the series so far! Blurb: When a distant planet’s ownership is in dispute, conquering aliens turn defiant human males into pampered sex slaves. Stuart McKay, a young man always... Continue Reading →
Title: The Soldier’s Scoundrel Author: Cat Sebastian Publisher: Avon Impulse Length: 213 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical romances, romances where there is a status difference between characters, or for those who enjoy a light mystery. The book is a great blend of all... Continue Reading →
Title: David, Renewed Author: Diana Copland Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you are looking for a slow-build, realistic, and heartwarming romance then this book, and author Diana Copland, are perfect for you! Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When interior designer David Snyder buys a beautiful century-old house in eastern... Continue Reading →
Title: Buried Secrets Author: Hank Edwards Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 153 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Hank Edwards had me from the very start of Buried Secrets; it was so good I couldn’t put it down, and it had me on the edge of my seat. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Bryson... Continue Reading →
Title: What About Everything? (A Tales from Foster High Story) Author: John Goode Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think anyone would be hard pressed not to enjoy this latest Foster High installment. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sequel to Taking Chances No matter how fast you run, the past... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitterwood Author: Rowan Speedwell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 167 Pages Category: Historical, Fantasy, Action/Adventure At a Glance: Bitterwood is a bit of a swashbuckling romance tangled together with a mysterious quest that was over way too soon and left me aching for more. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Outrunning a winter storm in the north,... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Judgment Author: Sidney Bell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 322 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There’s not a single throwaway scene or word of dialogue in Bad Judgment, not a moment where I didn’t want to give this book my full and undivided attention. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Embry Ford was... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied Up in Knots (Marshals: Book Three) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Mary Calmes is absolutely smashing it with this series, and she has hit another home run with Tied Up in Knots. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Miro Jones is living the life: he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: A Lethal Mistake (Bissonet & Cruz Investigations: Book Three) Author: Scotty Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I love Scotty Cade’s stories, especially the books in the Bissonet & Cruz Investigations series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Beau Bissonet and Tollison Cruz are back, along with Bruce, Auggie, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Snow (Carlisle Cops: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This narration really gives depth to the characters and to the story. It keeps you involved and never flags from top quality. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Starving Years Author: Jordan Castillo Price Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: JCP Books Run Time: 10 hours and 46 minutes Category: Dystopian, Alt Reality, M/M/M At a Glance: This story is complemented and deepened by the voice talents on display. Buy this audiobook for the story and the narration. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: The... Continue Reading →
Title: Tart and Sweet Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Would I recommend Tart and Sweet? P.F.M. Read it and then when the audio version comes out, buy it too. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: A Candy Man Book In the Army, Robbie Chambers turned on his lover... Continue Reading →
Title: All Roads Lead to Hell (Saint Flaherty: Book 1.5) Author: S. Hunter Nisbet Publisher: Badapple Press Length: 197 Pages (Kindle) Category: Dystopian, Alt U, Spec Fic At a Glance: This is speculative fiction at its dismal and dystopian finest, and Saint Flaherty is firmly at the top of my list of best series of... Continue Reading →
Title: Wes’ Denial (Tease and Denial: Book Two) Author: Joseph Lance Tonlet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 301 Pages Category: EROTICA, BDSM, D/s, DEGRADATION, SPH, BITTERSWEET At a Glance: This is in no way a “typical” romance, but the all-consuming love of these men for each other and what they gift to each other in total adoration... Continue Reading →
Title: Come Back to Me (Lost and Founds: Book Five Author: Edmond Manning Publisher: Self-Published Length: 400 Pages (Kindle) Category: Gay Fiction, Romance At a Glance: You must now grab this book and read it for yourself. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: After years of lying, scheming, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Crisped + Sere (Immemorial Year: Book Two) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 340 Pages Category: Science Fiction At a Glance: Crisped + Sere is a post-apocalyptic tour de force and a most worthy sequel in the Immemorial Year Series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Twenty-one days. In a world ravaged by fire and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Queen & the Homo Jock King Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 17 hours and 5 minutes Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: This wonderful read is powered by Lesley’s talent and Klune’s words. Buy this audio; you will not be sorry. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Do... Continue Reading →
Title: Part & Parcel (Sidewinder: Book Three) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Brock Thompson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Part & Parcel is a highly recommended audio and read, if you’re a fan of Abigail Roux. I think this is her best story yet! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: What It Looks Like Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: JMS Books Length: 264 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, BDSM, Transgender Romance At a Glance: This novel was full of angst, violence and more than its share of kinky sex, but it was also the most honest tale of one man’s journey toward happiness I have... Continue Reading →
Title: Tracefinder: Changes (Tracefinder: Book Two Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 469 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal, Action/Thriller At a Glance: Kaje Harper delivers an exciting story rife with incredibly well drawn characters and a tightly constructed plot that has more than its fair share of action, drama and heart-stopping moments. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Flowers of St. Aloysius Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 363 Pages Category: New Adult, Historical, Gothic Romance At a Glance: Another amazing book from Hayden Thorne that will stay with me long after I’ve finished. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: A dying young mother’s desperate hope for her child leads her to a fateful... Continue Reading →
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