Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Counterpoint Series: Twisted Wishes: Book Two Author: Anna Zabo Publisher: Carina Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Counterpoint is a gritty story that will tear at your heartstrings and make you appreciate the battle that every person dealing with performance anxiety and identity crisis undergoes. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Twisted Wishes... Continue Reading →
Title: Saddle Up Series: Clean Slate Ranch: Book Three Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Saddle Up is a roller coaster ride of emotions to the very end. I think author A.M. Arthur produced a real winner and the best book in the series by far.... Continue Reading →
Title: Craft Brew Series: Trouble Brewing: Book Two Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I loved this book even more than the first, and am now even more excited for the next one! Definitely hop on this series if you haven’t already! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wolf at Bay Series: Big Bad Wolf: Book Two Author: Charlie Adhara Publisher: Carina Press Length: 262 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I loved so many things about this book. Charlie Adhara’s writing is fantastic, and the story and characters are engrossing. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Going home digs up bad... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wolf at the Door Series: Big Bad Wolf: Book One Author: Charlie Adhara Publisher: Carina Press Length: 275 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: I’m so excited for more in this series, and from this author in general. The Wolf at the Door is a unique mystery, packed with humor, romance, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Tight Quarters Series: Out of Uniform: Book Six Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The story itself got better and better as it went on, and I totally loved the end. I ended up enjoying this one a ton. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Petty Officer Bacon,... Continue Reading →
Title: Imperial Stout Series: Trouble Brewing: Book One Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There were a few little things that I felt either didn’t get wrapped up or were wrapped up too quickly, but I had a ton of fun with this book, and I’m... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder Takes the High Road Author: Josh Lanyon Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I love mysteries and when they come mixed with a touch of romance and a hefty dose of humor, I am delighted. As usual it’s the characters that drive this story, and Josh Lanyon... Continue Reading →
Title: Squared Away Series: Out of Uniform: Book Five Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was a bit disappointed with this book, but that's just me. It was still a great story and I liked reading it. It had scenes that I enjoyed a lot; it... Continue Reading →
Title: Syncopation Series: Twisted Wishes: Book One Author: Anna Zabo Publisher: Carina Press Length: 295 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked the story. It was interesting, had a bit of agony, a bit of mystery, and a lot of likeable characters. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Twisted Wishes front man Ray Van Zeller is... Continue Reading →
Title: Hard Line Series: Woodbury Boys: Book Two Author: Sidney Bell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 480 Pages/120k Words Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Bell writes with such a fluid proficiency and with an attention to detailing multifaceted characters and layered storylines. Each of her books is its own experience, and it's so great to... Continue Reading →
Title: Point of Contact Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Carina Press Length: 451 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can't convey to you the feelings this story evoked in me. You'll have to read it for yourselves and once you're through, you'll understand too. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Only love can heal an impossibly broken... Continue Reading →
Title: Hard Bitten Author: M.K. York Publisher: Carina Press Length: 293 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Overall this book was fantastic. Another compelling read that I absolutely could not put down. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Rule number one: hands off the witness As a newbie public defender, Mark Eliades is stuck defending DUIs.... Continue Reading →
Title: Seduced by the Tide Series: Dragon Soul: Book Two Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Carina Press Length: 229 Pages Category: Fantasy, Erotica At a Glance: This book is little more than one long sex scene and then a happily-ever-after. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Meet the Beteferoce brothers. Five dragon shifters, each with a strong elemental... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Trail (Clean Slate Ranch: Book One) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Carina Press Length: 384 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Wild Trail is a good beginning to what could turn out to be a steamy and fun new series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Welcome to Clean Slate Ranch: home of tight jeans,... Continue Reading →
Title: Wheels Up (Out of Uniform: Book Four) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Wheels Up deserves all the stars! It had me so immersed that I didn't want it to end. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Their love is forbidden, but their hearts aren't listening to rules... Continue Reading →
Title: Bound by Thorns (Dragon Souls: Book Three Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Carina Press Length: 223 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Contemporary At a Glance: I will say that this one was a mixed bag for me. It drags a bit to begin with, but once these two men are definitely established as a couple on... Continue Reading →
Title: On Point (Out of Uniform: Book Three) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Point was a nice, character driven story, full of friends-to-lovers goodness. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Never fall for your best friend… Pushing thirty, with his reenlistment looming, decorated navy sniper Maddox Horvat... Continue Reading →
Title: Ward & Weft Author: Parker Foye Publisher: Carina Press Length: 112 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: For me, this story needed much more detail to fill in a lot of blanks. It feels half-finished and I remain confused, like I got a summary of a story rather than a full-bodied one. Sadly,... Continue Reading →
Title: Barrel Proof (Agents Irish and Whiskey: Book Three) Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 189 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Be sure to take a couple deep breaths before you start Barrel Proof. The action is nonstop and there’s a double-punch ending that will leave you on the edge of your... Continue Reading →
Title: Cask Strength (Agents Irish and Whiskey: Book Two) Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 205 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: As usual, Layla Reyne doesn't disappoint. This story is packed with action, danger, suspense and secrets, and there are myriad suspicious characters twisted up in the crime at hand. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Relationship Status (Ethan & Wyatt) Author: K.A. Mitchell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: A big kudos to Mitchell for keeping these guys consistent despite such gaps between books. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Life doesn't come with a syllabus. Ethan knows firsthand that long distance is hard... Continue Reading →
Title: Necessary Medicine Author: M.K. York Publisher: Carina Press Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The content and pace were great, and the love story was beautiful. And, the ending was sooo good! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the high-intensity world of hospital residency programs, there's no room for romance. So it's a... Continue Reading →
Title: At Attention (Out of Uniform: Book Two) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book could have totally fallen apart, though—it didn’t, I’m just sayin’—and I still would have liked it. Because Dylannnn. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Lieutenant Apollo Floros can ace tactical training missions, but... Continue Reading →
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