Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Meant For Me (The Rock Gods: Book Five) Author: Ann Lister Publisher: SleighFarm Publishing Group Pages/Word Count: 257 At a Glance: I am a sucker for friends-to-lovers, and, off the top of my head, I can’t think of one that can top Jared and Tony’s story. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Tony Wilcox, the quiet... Continue Reading →
Title: Snap Decision (Delarosa Secrets: Book Two) Author: T.A. Chase Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 181 Pages At a Glance: I am just totally hooked on this crazy-exciting Delarosa series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes the only way to do your job—and discover love—is to trust your instincts. D’Marcus ‘Snap’ Jefferson is a DEA agent... Continue Reading →
Title: Hawaiian Lei Author: Meg Amor Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 231 Pages At a Glance: Don’t miss this one! Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Beau Toyama, a “mixed plate” Hawaiian/Japanese/Tahitian man, is a flight instructor on the Big Island of Hawai'i. He’s a lovely, gentle, shy soul from a dysfunctional island. One day his wife... Continue Reading →
Title: To Stand Close Author: Faith Ashlin Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 223 Pages At a Glance: Surprisingly deep and thought provoking. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Can love grow and survive for two men on opposite sides of the deepest of chasm—slavery? In this world one country has cut itself off, and is closed and... Continue Reading →
Title: Grizzly Discovery (Mountain Spirit Mystery: Book Two) Author: A.J. Marcus Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend Eagle’s Blood and Grizzly Discovery, especially if you are an animal lover. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Landon Weir and Brock Summers are happily settling into their life as a couple, easily... Continue Reading →
Title: Gumption & Gumshoes Author: Alex Kidwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 207 Pages At a Glance: Alex Kidwell, you now have a new fan, and I'm looking forward to reading more of your work. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: August Adahy Mendez would rather be buried in the world of his detective novels or a... Continue Reading →
Title: Primavera Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 57 Pages At a Glance: Haunting and beautiful, Primavera will make you believe in the infinite power of love. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Images of a young man who died in a dreadful manner suddenly haunt the dreams of eighteen-year-old Adam Cassidy. Even more disturbing are... Continue Reading →
Title: The Prince and the Program Author: Aldous Mercer Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 344 pages At a Glance: Impossible to define, difficult to read, but thoroughly enjoyable. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Mordred Pendragon, the Bastard Prince, has done a Bad Thing—again. Exiled to Canada for seven years, he has to find a job to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Demon You Know Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: At a Glance: The Demon You Know was an incredible story with fascinating worlds and impossibly rich characters. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A good demon? Ezra is a timekeeper in Hell, responsible for building and maintaining the clocks that tick away eternal... Continue Reading →
Title: One Good Deed Author: Andrew Grey Narrator:: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 12 Minutes At a Glance: This is an amazing story by Andrew Grey. The emotions range from anger to joy, and will make you want to hug some characters while shaking others. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Luka... Continue Reading →
Title: Erasing Shame Author: Yeyu Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages At a Glance: This book will rip your heart out and stomp all over it. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The son of a Han traitor who had let the Xianbei Mongols invade the borders, Jiang Shicai swears to restore his family’s honor, hoping... Continue Reading →
Title: Upside Down (Bronco’s Boys: Book Two) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 47 Minutes At a Glance: Another exciting book in the Bronco’s Boys series, and John Solo does a really good job on the narration. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Lowell Cartwright’s life as a mercenary... Continue Reading →
Title: Beneath the Stain Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 16 hours and 36 minutes At a Glance: Unfortunately, this narrator paired with this book just wasn’t for me, but in the end I was glad I listened to it, if for no other reason than my love of... Continue Reading →
Title: Wrestling With Passion Author: D.H. Starr Publisher: Ai Press Pages/Word Count: 247 Pages At a Glance: Wrestling With Passion is a great continuation to Scott and Derek’s story. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: Scott and Derek’s epic passion continues into sophomore year with new challenges to face and overcome. There is one problem: How can... Continue Reading →
Title: Sultry Sunset (Mangrove Stories) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 78 Pages At a Glance: I loved this book – I love this series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Hutch Crowley is well-liked in the small resort town of Mangrove—he’s got friends in his new neighbors, he’s the owner of the town grocery,... Continue Reading →
Title: Where There's Smoke Author: Cari Z Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 88 Pages At a Glance: Where There's Smoke is The Incredibles on steroids, and I totally mean that as a compliment. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Panopolis is a rough place to be an average Joe. I came here looking for adventure and excitement,... Continue Reading →
Title: Last Dance With Mary Jane Author: John Goode Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: Last Dance With Mary Jane is nothing short of a love letter, trimmed in despair and steeped in pain, but an outpouring of love nonetheless. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: 2nd Edition Peter was devastated when he... Continue Reading →
Title: Pony (Guards of Folsom: Book Three) Author: SJD Peterson Narrator:: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours, 13 Minutes At a Glance: I’m new to the wonderful world of audiobooks, and I think Rusty Topsfield did a great job narrating Pony. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Grant Maxwell, aka Max, wakes to find... Continue Reading →
Title: Day and Knight Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I don't know how much research went into the actiony-spy things, but it was exciting and fun. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: As former NSA, Dayton (Day) Ingram has national security chops and now works as a technical analyst... Continue Reading →
Title: Boy Meets Boy Author: David Levithan Narrator:: Nicholas Robideau and the Full Cast Family Publisher: Full Cast Audio Run Time: 5 Hours, 56 Minutes At a Glance: I’ve never heard an audiobook performance like this, and don’t know that I’ll ever hear another like it again. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: What if you went... Continue Reading →
Title: Beneath the Palisade: Justice Author: Joel Skelton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 298 Pages At a Glance: Joel Skelton has once again done a wonderful job of showing how mutual attraction can become love. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: Despite a spirited inner debate pitting right against wrong, Owen Grady is lured off a forest... Continue Reading →
Title: Down Author: Ally Blue Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 380 Pages At a Glance: Not for the faint of heart but a thoroughly enjoyable novel, with horror, suspense, and the deep. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Seven thousand meters below the ocean’s surface, the crew of the BathyTech 3 mineral mining facility has found something... Continue Reading →
Title: Pieces of Jack Author: BJ Sheppard Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 305 Pages At a Glance: The mystery element in Pieces Of Jack is center stage and riveting. The action is swift and pulls you along, the terror and fear palpable. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: …the price of silence just went up. 14 years ago,... Continue Reading →
Title: Immortal Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: Immortal is a gorgeous novel, eloquent in its joy and sorrow, hopeful in its promise of forever, meaningful in the way of fairy tales that teach us we are each the crucibles of love, and love is the conqueror of... Continue Reading →
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