Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Splintered Author: SJD Peterson Narrator:: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours At a Glance: I must say that Rusty Topsfield's performance was excellent and brought Splintered to life. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: A string of murders targeting effeminate gay men has the GLBTQ community of Chicago on alert, but budget cuts... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets from the Edge Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 142 Pages At a Glance: This was a great book, the characters well written, and the scenes solid. I highly recommend it for a hot summer day. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Keith Williams is twenty-two and struggling to feel normal again. Once... Continue Reading →
Title: Violated Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: I had no idea how Mr. Fessenden would handle this sensitive topic, and was impressed by the testimony he portrays through this story. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Derek Sawyer thinks he has it all—a high-salaried position, a boyfriend, a dog,... Continue Reading →
Title: BOSS Author: Ashley John Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 334 Pages At a Glance: I say it every time I read a new Ashley John book, “This one is my new favorite,” and it’s true. It is. At least until the next book is released. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: After years of travelling the world... Continue Reading →
Title: What No One Else Can Hear Author: Brynn Stein Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Though there's no romantic plotline in this book, it is an excellent story and well worth your time to read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Young Stevie Liston is diagnosed with autism, but is really an overwhelmed... Continue Reading →
Title: Plaid Nights Anthology Author: Various (see blurb) Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 186 Pages At a Glance: This book has a little of everything: sexy bad boys, a little mystery, a little paranormal, and a lot of entertainment. It’s a must read. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: In Plaid Nights, men in kilts are as... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunset Lake Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 320 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend Sunset Lake to you. It is an amazing piece of work. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Reverend Brian Lucas has a secret his congregation in the Nine Mile Methodist Church knows nothing about, and he’d really like... Continue Reading →
Title: Dragon’s Bounty (Dracula’s Love: Book One) Author: S. Joy P. Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 299 Pages At a Glance: This author’s imagination and delivery of the unique and unexpected continues to impress. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In the fifteenth century Wallachia, the self-serving boyars will do anything to advance their own positions while the... Continue Reading →
Title: Athis Dey (Finding Home: Book Four) Author: Jennifer Wright Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages At a Glance: Jennifer Wright has written a fabulous series, and I cannot wait to see what is set for these men in the future. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: Is it truly better to have loved and lost... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Eyed Stranger (Trowchester Blues: Book Two) Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: An exquisitely written novel. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Billy Wright has a problem: he’s only visible when he’s wearing a mask. That’s fine when he’s performing at country fairs with the rest of his... Continue Reading →
Title: Beyond Duty Author: SJD Peterson Narrator:: Johnathan Young Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 6 Minutes At a Glance: SJD Peterson's writing and Jonathon Young's voice together make Beyond Duty an experience worth repeating again and again. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: The repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell didn’t come soon enough... Continue Reading →
Title: fawn Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Goodreads M/M Romance Group Pages/Word Count: 78 Pages At a Glance: Nash Summers is such a talented author. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us in the future. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Heaven is rays of sunlight dancing slowly on wheat stalks. It's wind... Continue Reading →
Title: Against the Grain (THIRDS: Book Five) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: I have loved every book and audio in this series so far, and absolutely can’t wait for more of the THIRDS. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: As the fiercest Defense Agent at the THIRDS, Destructive Delta’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Nothing Ventured Author: Jay Northcote Narrator:: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 Hours and 39 Minutes At a Glance: This was a great audiobook and I really enjoyed listening to it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When Aiden agrees to run the Mad Mucker—a twelve-mile muddy slog over an obstacle course—he’s expecting... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadows Fall Author: JK Hogan Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 293 Pages At a Glance: One thing that really stood out for me is that JK Hogan puts a lot into developing her secondary characters. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: A gift—or curse—gives Titus McGinty the unwanted ability to talk to ghosts. When he... Continue Reading →
Title: Love on the Web Author: Neil Plakcy Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 211 Pages At a Glance: Love on the Web is a very satisfying read! Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Larry Leavis is too smart and geeky for his family, too gangly and awkward among other gay guys. He’s never felt like he fits... Continue Reading →
I try not to hoard all the books submitted to us for review. Truly, I do try. But sometimes a book comes along that I want to read and review really, really bad. The problem is that sometimes someone else wants that book really, really bad too. That happened with Sutphin Boulevard. Jules and I... Continue Reading →
Title: Lonely Shore (Chaos Station: Book Two) Author: Jenn Burke and Kelly Jensen Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 187 Pages At a Glance: A lot of emotions packed into this book, and so worth every tear. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: All they can do is live day to day... Felix Ingesson has returned to his duties as... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons for Idle Tongues Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 247 Pages At a Glance: Just when you think you might have it all figured out… That would be a no. I love it! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Cambridge, 1910 Amateur detectives Jonty Stewart and Orlando Coppersmith seem to have nothing more... Continue Reading →
Title: Johnnie (Siphon: Book One) Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 50 minutes At a glance: Lions and Siphons and Tremblay… Oh my! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: A Premier lion shifter, Hugh Landry dedicates his life to leading the Berk pride with strength and confidence. Hundreds of people... Continue Reading →
Title: Death by Dragon Author: Madeleine Ribbon Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 283 Pages At a Glance: A little bit of fairy tale and a heaping helping of fantasy with a side of action and danger kept this clever and fast paced story moving along. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Fell Harwick, half-incubus and witch extraordinaire,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Love of Wicked Men Author: Brandon Shire Publisher: TPG Books Pages/Word Count: 428 Pages At a Glance: Season one of The Love of Wicked Men is undeniably one of the best novels I have ever read. I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Power, lust, legal intrigue. This is where... Continue Reading →
Title: Wounded Hearts Authors: Remmy Duchene and BL Morticia Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: What a terrific start to a new series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Zane Ashford’s stint in the NYPD comes to an abrupt halt when he is injured in the line of duty. After waking up partially... Continue Reading →
Title: Him Authors: Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy Publisher: Rennie Roads Books Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: I could go on and on with things I loved about this book... Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: They don’t play for the same team. Or do they? Jamie Canning has never been able to figure out... Continue Reading →
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