Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Infinite Onion Author: Alice Archer Publisher: Self-Published Length: 439 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort At a Glance: The Infinite Onion is a sweet and sentimental story, sharp and confrontational in its insights at times, and Archer’s voice remains captivating. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The truth is harder to hide when... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder at Pirate's Cove Series: Secrets and Scrabble: Book One Author: Josh Lanyon Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 206 Pages Category: Cozy Mystery At a Glance: I can’t wait to visit Pirate’s Cove again and get to know the characters better—especially Jack, and Ellery’s employee Nora, who is completely fabulous—and, of course, see what other... Continue Reading →
Title: Transactional Dynamics Series: Hazard and Somerset: Union of the Swords: Book Three Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 444 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Transactional Dynamics is yet another superb addition to feed our insatiable addiction to this series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Emery Hazard is ready for Valentine’s Day. He’s made reservations... Continue Reading →
Title: Master Wolf Series: Capital Wolves: Book Two Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 274 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: Master Wolf is filled with all the anger and despair and yearning I expected, with the addition of a sacrifice that defines protecting the one you love, no matter the cost. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue on Blue Series: Bitter Legacy: Book Three Author: Dal Maclean Publisher: One Block Empire/Blind Eye Books Length: 407 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery, Police Procedural At a Glance: Blue on Blue has done nothing less than cement a place for Dal Maclean on my list of must-read authors, once again delivering a suspenseful... Continue Reading →
Title: Wear It Like a Crown Author: Zarah Detand Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 412 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Zarah Detand delivers a sweet and complex contemporary fairy tale in Wear It Like a Crown. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: As part of a team of fixers hired to handle a gay scandal in... Continue Reading →
Title: The House in the Cerulean Sea Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Tor Books Length: 400 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Oh dear, this dear and enchanting book. If you head into The House in the Cerulean Sea and allow your heart to take the lead, TJ Klune will handle it with care every step... Continue Reading →
Title: The Pathfinders Author: Geoffrey Knight Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: If you’re looking for something just that little bit sweet, a bit poignant, and more than a little spicy, The Pathfinders covers all the bases. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: JACK Hell, I knew the divorce from Sophie... Continue Reading →
Title: The Fall and Rise of Peter Stoller Author: M. Pepper Langlinais Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 304 Pages Category: Historical, Espionage, Spy Thriller At a Glance: At its heart, this novel is a character study, something it succeeds at and I feel falls short in too. If you are a diehard completionist, be aware that... Continue Reading →
Title: Work-Love Balance Series: Out & About: Book One Author: Allison Temple Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 70k words Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I adored this book. And it’s another great example of Temple’s excellent storytelling style; once again delivering well-developed characters, low angst, fun dialogue, and lots of feels. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Frankie and Johnny: Let the Music Play Author: Xio Axelrod Publisher: Self-Published Length: 131 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Let the Music Play is the sequel I didn’t realize Frankie and Johnny needed, but it’s absolutely the sequel they deserved. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: John Burton has Franklin Llewellyn humming a new... Continue Reading →
Title: Firewatching Series: A Detective Sergeant Adam Tyler Novel: Book One Author: Russ Thomas Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons/Penguin Random House Length: 368 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Investigative Procedural At a Glance: If you love a good mystery and investigative procedural with plenty of twists, turns, and intrigue, Firewatching is a sure bet. Simply put, there's nothing... Continue Reading →
Title: Not a Word Author: Dawn Sister Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 133 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Not a Word is a warm and touching story that ends up packing an unexpectedly hefty emotional punch. I wasn’t surprised by how much I fancied it, though I was surprised by how much it... Continue Reading →
Title: Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Series: Big Bad Wolf: Book Four Author: Charlie Adhara Publisher: Carina Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Mystery At a Glance: Here comes another rave, y’all. This. Book. Was. So. GOOD. I know I say it every time, but this one was my fave of the series so far. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Only Mostly Devastated Author: Sophie Gonzales Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Length: 272 Pages Category: YA/Teen Romance, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Only Mostly Devastated succeeds in every single way it aimed to. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Will Tavares is the dream summer fling—he’s fun, affectionate, kind—but just when Ollie thinks he’s found his Happily Ever... Continue Reading →
Title: Reality Bites Series: Hollywood Detective Mysteries: Book One Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 141 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: Fans of murder mystery and romantic suspense will find plenty to love in SC Wynne’s Reality Bites, a short novel that’s long on suspects and delivers no few surprises along the way.... Continue Reading →
Title: Vespertine Authors: Leta Blake and Indra Vaughn Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 18 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Listening to Vespertine was like visiting an old friend. I enjoyed hearing Mr. Ferraiuolo bring Nicky and Father Jazz to life. Definitely a recommended listen for audiobook lovers! Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Wolf Series: State Changers: Book One Author: Chris Fenwick Publisher: Sunbury Press Length: 254 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Lesbian Romance At a Glance: More showing and less telling would have made for a much richer reading experience, but I did end up embracing Casidhe in the end, and found some of Wolf's lore fascinating. Cas... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wolf and the Pear Author: Alex Jane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 95 Pages Category: Fairy Tale At a Glance: The Wolf and the Pear is an erotic fairy tale, dark in a different way than the traditional fable, but its happily ever after follows the formula faithfully to its ending. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: F4 Author: Larissa Glasser Publisher: Eraserhead Press Length: 150 Pages Category: Horror At a Glance: I wouldn’t go so far as to say F4 is a must-read for Horror fans. When I say it defies conventions, I mean that, fervently, but if you’re looking for a story set in a world that’s a lot... Continue Reading →
Title: Fast Forward: An Alt Er Love Novella Author: Xio Axelrod Publisher: Self-Published Length: 116 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Alt er love = Everything is love. And love is everything. Fast Forward romanced me every step of the way, all the way to the fading of its final chords. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Cancer Ships Aquarius Series: Signs of Love: Book Five Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 282 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Classic Anyta Sunday slow burn, age gap, fun mentions and little cameos of couples from previous books, some hilarious antics, and an epic, swoony ending. Can’t go wrong with any... Continue Reading →
Title: Happy for You Series: Love & Family: Book Three Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: This book! Gah! So, so lovely and romantic. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Mort wants his de facto family back. . . . He knows he doesn’t deserve them. Not yet,... Continue Reading →
Title: When Frankie Meets Johnny Author: Xio Axelrod Publisher: Self-Published Length: 86 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Author Xio Axelrod has captured the essence of music’s power to unite and to be the catalyst for two people to fall in love, in eighty-six pages of emotion and uncertainty, and it is so, so... Continue Reading →
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