Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Christmas Miracles of a Recently Fallen Spruce (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 26 Pages At a Glance: What a fantastically hilarious and fun read this was! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Paxton Peterson’s favorite day of the year is his annual Gay Boy Christmas dinner. He’s checked... Continue Reading →
Title: The Professor and the Smuggler Author: Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 222 Pages At a Glance: The Professor and the Smuggler is easily my favorite of this writing duos many books. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A grumpy smuggler meets a bumbling professor and treasure is found. An explorer at heart,... Continue Reading →
Title: Round and Round (Bronco’s Boys: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Andrew Grey created a fitting end to this series with Kevin’s story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When it comes to love, Kevin Foster can’t seem to win. Some consider him a hero, but dousing... Continue Reading →
Title: Against the Grain (Thirds: Book Five) Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 58 minutes At a Glance: Awesome on every level. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: As the fiercest Defense Agent at the THIRDS, Destructive Delta’s Ash Keeler is foul-mouthed and foul-tempered. But his hard-lined approach always... Continue Reading →
Title: The Final Round (The Square Peg: Book Four) Authors: Jane Davitt and Alexa Snow Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 272 Pages At a Glance: Whew! This one is heavy but worth it! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Reeling from the news of his mother's death, Shane heads back to England to face a hostile father.... Continue Reading →
Title: Resistance (Reawakening: Book Two) Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages At a Glance: The plot of this book is every bit as robust and gorgeous as that of Reawakening. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Overthrowing the Shadow that ruled Tiallat was only the first step. For rebel leader Iskandir, rebuilding... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Silence (Moments In Time: Book Four) Author: Karen Stivali Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 230 Pages At a Glance: As much as I loved Collin and Tanner in the first three books of the series, I think Moment of Silence is my favorite so far. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Growing up, Jason... Continue Reading →
Title: The Couple Next Door Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: The Couple Next door is a tension filled and fact paced psychological thriller. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: With the couple next door, nothing is as it seems. Jeremy Booth leads a simple life, scraping by in... Continue Reading →
Title: The Heart of Frost (North Pole City Tales: Book Two) Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 4 minutes At a Glance: Charlie Cochet, as usual, has nailed a story, but unfortunately, I can’t say the same for its narrator. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: At the North... Continue Reading →
Title: Kiss of the Alpha (Supremacy of Wolves: Book Two) Authors: Shannon West and Victoria Sue Publisher: Dark Hollows Press Pages/Word Count: 154 Pages At a Glance: Each of these books keeps getting better and better as this brave new world between wolves and humans evolves. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Jay Tabor, rebel leader of... Continue Reading →
Title: Kiss of the Alpha (Supremacy of Wolves: Book Two) Authors: Shannon West and Victoria Sue Publisher: Dark Hollows Press Pages/Word Count: 154 Pages At a Glance: Each of these books keeps getting better and better as this brave new world between wolves and humans evolves. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Jay Tabor, rebel leader of... Continue Reading →
Title: Quillon’s Covert Authors: Joseph Lance Tonlet and Louis Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 186 Pages At a Glance: I thank you for writing such an amazing profound love story. Because when you get right down to it, that is exactly what this is. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Martin is a guy’s guy, one who... Continue Reading →
Title: Quillon’s Covert Authors: Joseph Lance Tonlet and Louis Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 186 Pages At a Glance: I thank you for writing such an amazing profound love story. Because when you get right down to it, that is exactly what this is. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Martin is a guy’s guy, one who... Continue Reading →
Title: Careened: Winter Solstice in Madierus (Baal’s Heart 3.5) Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 43 Pages At a Glance: I loved this savory and sweet little morsel. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A Baal's Heart short, following the events in Fated: Blood and Redemption Plagued by terrible dreams, Jon begins to distance himself from... Continue Reading →
Title: Careened: Winter Solstice in Madierus (Baal’s Heart 3.5) Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 43 Pages At a Glance: I loved this savory and sweet little morsel. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A Baal's Heart short, following the events in Fated: Blood and Redemption Plagued by terrible dreams, Jon begins to distance himself from... Continue Reading →
Title: Trouble Comes in Threes Author: M.A. Church Narrator: Ronald Ray Strickland Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 26 minutes At a Glance: If you’re thinking about getting Trouble Comes in Threes—and I think you should—buy the book and read it. I would bypass the audio on this one. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Safe Limits (Kiss of Leather: Book Two) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 171 Pages At a Glance: Strong follow-up to the first Kiss of Leather book. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The men from Kiss of Leather gather together to rescue a terrified young sub. But it’s Master Derek who wants to keep him... Continue Reading →
Title: A Home for the Holidays Author: Joe Cosentino Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: I recommend A Home for the Holidays to anyone who loves travel adventures, Christmas themes, and m/m romance. Reviewed By: JJ Blurb: Bobby McGrath’s Christmas trip to the beautiful Italian island of Capri to meet his... Continue Reading →
Title: Canning the Center Author: Tara Lain Narrator: John-Paul Barrel Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 17 minutes At a glance: Tara Lain’s work shines through an otherwise flat and disappointing narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Six foot seven inch, 300 pound Jamal Jones loves football, so when he finds out the ultra-conservative... Continue Reading →
Title: A Serious Thing (Will & Patrick: Book 1.5) Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 36 Pages At a Glance: Annabelle Jacobs gives readers a sweet and FREE holiday treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Patrick has a plan, and he’ll go to great lengths to see it through. After three weeks apart due... Continue Reading →
Title: Reaping Havoc Author: AJ Rose Publisher: The Grim Writer Press Pages/Word Count: 282 Pages At a Glance: The concept of this story is amazing. I loved the author's take on the grim reaper mythology. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: No one asked Mitch Seeker if he wanted to be a grim reaper. He didn’t sign... Continue Reading →
Title: Loving Blitz (North Pole City Tales: Book Four) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 94 Pages At a Glance: Go forth and enjoy Loving Blitz!!! It’s a Christmas reading list must. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: From North Pole City to Winter Wonderland, preparations are underway after a royal announcement sweeps everyone into... Continue Reading →
Title: Scrudge & Barley, Inc. Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I found this story to be just brilliant. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A classic tale takes off in sexy new directions! Poor Mr. Dickens must be twirling in his grave. When E.B. Scrudge, putz extraordinaire and all-around... Continue Reading →
Title: Not Safe for Work Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 341 Pages At a Glance: This is another great hit from L.A. Witt! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: They’re a match made in the dungeon…until their secret gets out. Bored senseless in a meeting, architectural modeler Jon McNeill amuses himself with a kinky... Continue Reading →
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