Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Ante Up (Dreamspun Beyond: Book Eight) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I love Kim Fielding’s work—I do—but this story just seemed to be missing some real meat. All in all, the book delivers a nice little romance without too much angst and just enough action... Continue Reading →
Title: Out of the Shadows Author: KC Wells Narrator: Finn Sterling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 6 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: KC Wells takes an old story and retells it with her usual style. What is disappointing is the narration by Finn Sterling, who is normally much better at... Continue Reading →
Title: Comic Book Romance (Spandex and Superpowers: Book Three) Author: Charles Payseur Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 43 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Humor At a Glance: Though short, the author managed to squeeze a lot of laughter and fun into the plot and didn’t leave any loose ends or unanswered questions, which is a skill in itself... Continue Reading →
Title: High Balls (Balls to the Wall: Book Five) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 163 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great series, as are all Lain’s books based in Laguna, and I do recommend them. As long as Tara Lain continues writing about interesting, quirky, handsome men, then I... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bravest Thing Author: Laura Lascarso Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 226 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: I loved this novel. It was not an easy read, but it was so incredibly well done and just an amazing story from start to finish. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: High school junior Berlin Webber... Continue Reading →
Title: Tried & True (THIRDS: Book Ten) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 254 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I’m completely thrilled and blown away that Tried & True is the tenth book in this series, and that it was just as fantastic as I hoped it would be. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Behr Facts (Foothills Pride: Book Three) Author: Pat Henshaw Narrator: David Ross Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you’re looking for a sweet little refresher whilst in between books, Behr Facts may just fit that bill. Reviewed By: Christie Blurb: Big, burly CEO Abe... Continue Reading →
Title: Olive Juice Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There is no doubt this narrator was near perfection for the story and in less capable hands, much of the impact of this novel has would have been lost. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Living in Fast Forward Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Putting some misgivings aside, this was a fun read in true BA Tortuga fashion: hot men, lots of hot sex, some good storyline thrown in, and a solid HEA. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Acclaimed musician Hollis... Continue Reading →
Title: Linear Park (States of Love) Author: Ken Harrison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 61 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m sure there will be some folks whose opinion may differ, but I would pass on this one, guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sean and Nick’s life together was a fairy tale: childhood friends who... Continue Reading →
Title: Broken Sun (City to City: Book Two) Author: B.D. Roca Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 286 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: B.D. Roca delivers the type of novel I crave. It’s gritty, suspenseful, violent, dark, and offers many emotional and powerful moments between Morgan and Luc. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: James Morgan: outlaw in... Continue Reading →
Title: The Consumption of Magic (Tales from Verania: Book Three) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 450 Pages Category: High Fantasy At a Glance: I loved how Klune wrapped things up in this one and setup up the next chapter of the story. A Wish Upon the Stars is undoubtedly going to blow us... Continue Reading →
Title: Hurricane (Stormy Weather: Book Three) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Stormy Weather is just a wonderful, simple series of two men who really love with all their heart. I enjoyed the entire series: the storylines, the great characters, and BA Tortuga’s unique writing style. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunset at Pencarrow Authors: Lou Sylvre and Anne Barwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 129 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sunset at Pencarrow was a good attempt at a story that could have been so much stronger. In the end, it was a nice story that fell short of being a sweet, redemptive romance.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Librarian's Rake Author: Z. Allora Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 123 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Z. Allora has created a wonderful opposites attract storyline, and it was heartwarming to read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Opposites might attract, but is acting on that attraction wise? Librarian Tristan Cooper can’t steer clear of sexy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Camp H.O.W.L. (Dreamspun Beyond) Author: Bru Baker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 238 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Camp H.O.W.L. turned out to be such a fun read! More good stuff from the Dreamspun Beyond line from Dreamspinner. Definitely check this one out, guys! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Moonmates exist, but getting... Continue Reading →
Title: Another Dumb Jock (Dumb Jock: Book Two) Author: Jeff Erno Narrator: Ezekiel Robison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Another Dumb Jock is an extremely sweet story of discovery, personal growth, acceptance, and, above all, love. To be honest, this book knocked my... Continue Reading →
Title: The Heir Apparent Author: Tere Michaels Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Heir Apparent is an exciting, action-packed novel that offers up a hard fought but undeniably sweet and satisfying romance. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The heir apparent to a vast international company, Henry Walker has focused his... Continue Reading →
Title: Familiar Angel Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: As romances go, Harry and Suriel were quite magical, but overall, this book was a bit too fast and loose with world building and timeline structuring to make it a top-notch story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: One... Continue Reading →
Title: The Supers (The Supers: Book One) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 242 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: The Supers delivered a fairly fascinating paranormal plot featuring a nice little mystery and involving some ghosts in an abandoned hospital. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Hunting ghosts and finding more than they bargained... Continue Reading →
Title: Never (A Pennymaker Tale) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another smash from a talented author that leaves you believing in the magic of the world. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Wendell “Wen” Darling lives in a world of shoulds and musts. Left to care for his... Continue Reading →
Title: Tender Mercies (Men of Lancaster County: Book Two) Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I adored many things about this story. It was wonderful watching both Eddie and Sam fall more in love with the farm and the animals; the author’s descriptions of the property were... Continue Reading →
Title: Hell and Back Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All in all, this was a very good mystery with great characters, and I was thoroughly entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Seventeen years ago, Forge Reynolds fell in love… and had his heart broken. When Staff... Continue Reading →
Title: The Keeper Author: Kiernan Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: The story grabbed me quickly with a strong beginning, but unfortunately, it didn’t continue and didn’t quite deliver for me. Though, I think some of it was more my issues than the story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
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