Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Checkmate Author: Nicki Bennett and Ariel Tachna Narrator:: Peter B. Brooke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 Hours and 18 Minutes At a Glance: There is never a dull moment and there’s a good pace to this story! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When sword for hire Teodoro Ciéza de Vivar accepts a commission to... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Steel Chain Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: This book challenges you to reconsider how you feel about love and companionship, your needs versus your wants in a partner and soulmate. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: At sixteen, Aidan Swift was swept off his feet by a... Continue Reading →
Title: Where There's Fire (Panopolis: Book Two) Author: Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 119 pages At a Glance: Cari Z delivers another excellent, action packed adventure from Panopolis! Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Making a name for myself as a Villain in Panopolis is hard work. Six months ago, my boyfriend broke me out... Continue Reading →
Title: Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 25 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely loved Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues! Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Lester “Les” McCoy is a retired cowboy who now lives in the city, working days at the Ranch and Feed. He loves his country music. Not... Continue Reading →
Title: The Briar Rose: Blended Family Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 134 Pages At a Glance: A great addition to the Briar Rose series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Matt and Adam are back and this time they're welcoming two established Master/sub pairs who want to play together. Without ruining their friendship. Subs... Continue Reading →
Title: Maps Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 71 Pages At a Glance: Go read this, guys. SO. Cute. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: If Maps ruled the world, his best pal Benji would be court jester, and every day would celebrate a new experiment. No, scratch that. If Maps ruled the world, his best... Continue Reading →
Title: When a Twin Peeks Author: Liberty Lace Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 10000 Words At a Glance: This is my second time reading this author. I have to say, I'm liking her style. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Scott Tate has a problem. When his twin brother Sawyer calls and asks to crash at Scott’s place... Continue Reading →
Title: Jerricho’s Freedom Author: JC Wallace Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 360 Pages At a Glance: Jerricho’s Freedom is a taut, psychological thriller that leaves you breathless by story’s end. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Jerricho never expected to fall in love with Rex, the sexy, construction foreman, but he did. Too bad tradition forbids Jerry... Continue Reading →
Title: The Lightning-Struck Heart Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 400 Pages At a Glance: Like the quest they are sent on, this story is EPIC…HaveHeart Forever! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Once upon a time, in an alleyway in the slums of the City Of Lockes, a young and somewhat lonely boy named... Continue Reading →
Title: Stranger at the Door Author: J.S. Cook Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 87 Pages At a Glance: Stranger at the Door is a little sad and eerie and wonderful love story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: South Carolina lawyer Calvin Amos is confident he can gain Thomas Basinger his freedom on appeal. Thom was convicted... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Ice (Carlisle Cops: Book Two) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I have to say, from the first chapter I think the outcome of the story is pretty predictable, but, as they say, it isn’t about the destination, it’s about the journey, and that is... Continue Reading →
Title: Focus on Me Author: Megan Erickson Publisher: Penguin/InterMix Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: Megan Erickson has hit another homerun. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Colin Hartman can now add college to his list of failures. On the coast-to-coast trek home from California, Colin stops at a gas station in the Nevada desert, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost Along the Way (A Tale of the Curious Cookbook) Author: Marie Sexton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 126 Pages At a Glance: All in all, I would recommend Lost Along the Way. It’s an excellent read. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Three months after losing his parents in a car crash, Denver weatherman Daniel... Continue Reading →
Title: Rise & Fall (THIRDS: Book Four) Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator:: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 47 Minutes At a Glance: Perfection…Simply perfection. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After an attack by the Coalition leaves THIRDS Team Leader Sloane Brodie critically injured, agent Dexter J. Daley swears to make Beck Hogan... Continue Reading →
Title: The Butcher, the Baker, and the Custom Bike Maker: The Myer Triplets (The Butcher) Author: Mathew Ortiz Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 116 Pages At a Glance: I really loved this book. I had a smile plastered on my face throughout. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: What does a horny, bisexual, triplet, father of one do... Continue Reading →
Title: Devil’s Food at Dusk Authors: M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: If sweet romance and a fast moving story is what you are after, you will not go wrong picking up a copy of Devil’s Food At Dusk. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Joe Fitzgerald hates... Continue Reading →
Title: Throwaway Card Author: A.J. Marcus Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: A.J. Marcus always does an incredible job and keeps me thoroughly interested in the story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Hugh Lafoux managed to survive the Civil War, but came out of it scarred for life and with an intricately... Continue Reading →
Title: Work in Progress (A Belladonna Arms Novel) Author: John Inman Narrator:: Caleb Dickinson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 14 Minutes At a Glance: I adore John Inman, I really do, and I’m glad I got to listen to Work in Progress. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Dumped by his lover, Harlie Rose... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is pleased to welcome author Liberty Lace today to talk a bit about taboo storytelling, censorship and breaking the rules. After Liberty's article, you'll also find Lynn's review of The Secrets of a Twin, a book that was banned by Amazon and has since been modified slightly and released under a new... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Their Way Author: Chris Owen and Tory Temple Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 153 Pages At a Glance: Chris Owen and Tory Temple are making the relationships between these four men work. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Continuing from the first book in the series (Never Too Early: The Beginning), Chance and Tucker and... Continue Reading →
Title: Quiet Nights (Mangrove Stories) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 11 Minutes At a Glance: I have listened to Greg many times, and no matter how many times I hear his narrations, it always sounds like a fresh and new story with a new voice. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Boys on the Mountain Author: John Inman Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 330 Pages At a Glance: This is a very well written horror story by John Inman, and ranks right up there with Stephen King, in my opinion. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jim Brandon has a new house, and boy is it... Continue Reading →
Title: Make Me Soar (Collars and Cuffs: Book Six) Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 290 Pages At a Glance: Another solid addition to the Collars and Cuffs family. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Anyone who frequents Collars & Cuffs knows Dorian Forrester is built for pain, including Dorian himself. But everyone has it... Continue Reading →
Title: Forgiving Thayne (A True Mates Novel) Author: J.R. Loveless Narrator:: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: I think that McClain has some room to grow in his performances, but overall, I liked the voices he chose for the main characters. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Nicholas... Continue Reading →
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