Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Fish Stick Fridays (Half Moon Bay: Book One) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Spencer Goss Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 58 minutes At a Glance: If I could give Rhys Ford more stars than five, I would. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Deacon Reid was born bad to the bone with no intention... Continue Reading →
Title: Five-Sided Heart Author: Max MacGowan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 230 Pages At a Glance: This is only Max MacGowan’s second book and WOW. Just WOW. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Noah Trevelyan has lost his moorings. Disowned over his sexuality as a teenager, he hasn’t been back to his home on the Outer Banks since... Continue Reading →
Title: Round and Round (Bronco’s Boys: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 1 minute At a Glance: I can recommend the story wholeheartedly. The narration I can only give a 50% rating for choices directly at odds with the direction given by the author. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Chevalier Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 118 Pages At a Glance: Are you a Mary Calmes fan? This book will be right up your alley. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sequel to Romanus Fireman Mason James thought finding out he is a Romanus—a rare class of gargoyle—would be the surprise of a lifetime,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cattle Baron’s Bogus Boyfriend Author: Nicki Bennet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages At a Glance: This is another deliciously sweet treat from the Dreamspun Desires line that hits just the right trope buttons. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: It might be a sham to his boss, but it's all too real... Continue Reading →
Title: Mulligans (2nd Edition) Author: Charlie David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages At a Glance: Set against an idyllic summer backdrop, two men come out, threatening to tear a family apart at the seams. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Chase never had many friends, but at college, he meets and forms close ties with straight... Continue Reading →
Title: Duke in Hiding Author: M.J. OShea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 204 Pages At a Glance: This Dreamspun Desires story is one of my favorites. The book has a slow but steady build to it, an opposites attract story. and a HEA. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Every gentleman has something to hide. Meeting Heath... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Snow (Carlisle Cops: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages At a Glance: I think Fire and Snow is my favorite book so far in the Carlisle Cop series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Fisher Moreland has been cast out of his family because they can no longer deal... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Times My Best Friend Kissed Me Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages At a Glance: Final recommendation? I’d say go grab it! Overall, it’s a sweet story that I think most people are going to really enjoy. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: and One Time I Kissed Him First When you... Continue Reading →
Title: Sand-Man’s Family (Wild and Precious: Book Three) Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 125 Pages At a Glance: This was a quick and enjoyable read for me, and I definitely recommend it as a nice addition to this series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When Sandy Nixon’s conservative Catholic parents discover he’s had sex... Continue Reading →
Title: Attachment Strings, Sacrifices and Swordplay: The Jeff Woods Mysteries Bundle Author: Chris T. Kat Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 609 Pages At a Glance: An interesting mystery series, but I had some issues with the main characters. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Don't miss the Jeff Woods Mysteries from best-selling author Chris T. Kat! In Attachment... Continue Reading →
Title: Dreamers’ Destiny Author: Tempeste O’Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Not what I was expecting but an overall cute read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Liam Grady is the owner of the Feathered Quill, a quirky little bookstore in Asheville, and—though he doesn’t realize it yet—a dream walker. His last... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wrong Man (Right and Wrong: Book Two) Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 1 minute At a Glance: The Wrong Man is fun and sweet, and it is nice to check in with the characters from book one if you have read or listened to... Continue Reading →
Title: Sometimes Love Lasts Author: Jake Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: This book is a 5k, not a short jog around the lake. But it’s so worth the time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: For Rone Forrester, life as a high school student is a roller coaster ride. Though he's... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Comes to Light (The Senses Series: Book Six) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and emotional ending to a feelings-roller-coaster of a series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Artist Arik Bosler is terrified he might have lost his creative gift in the accident that left... Continue Reading →
Title: There You Are (Wild and Precious: Book Two) Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 122 Pages At a Glance: What an enjoyable follow up story for Cody! And in my favorite city, no less. :) Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bisexual musician Cody Bellstrom is a free spirit, easygoing and unattached. On a... Continue Reading →
Title: Candy Land (Hidden Gem: Book Three) Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 274 Pages At a Glance: Candy Land, has it all: romance, suspense and heart stopping action! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Cameron “Candy” Michelson Jr. doesn’t have time for distractions. He’s too busy restructuring the red-light district into an adult playland... Continue Reading →
Title: Dawn and Dusk (Day and Knight: Book Three) Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Out of the three books in the Day and Knight series, I absolutely like Dawn and Dusk the best. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: For Scorpion agents Day and Knight, their relationship is slow... Continue Reading →
Title: Power Play (Scoring Chances: Book Three) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Thank you for this fabulous, fun, swoon-filled series, Ms. Gale. I’m so in love. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A freak accident during the Stanley Cup Playoffs put an end to Max Ashford’s hockey career. Despite... Continue Reading →
Title: Bombs and Guacamole Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: I really enjoyed this story. BA Tortuga shows us that no matter how you try to hide who you are, you may be surprised at how family and friends respond. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: ER doctor Dusty Lowry... Continue Reading →
Title: Save of the Game (Second Chances: Book Two) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: If you want to read some spectacular hockey romance, go grab these books! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After last season’s heartbreaking loss to his hockey team’s archrival, Jacksonville Sea Storm goalie Riley Hunter... Continue Reading →
Title: A Casual Thing (Will and Patrick: Book One) Author: Annabelle Jacobs Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 43 minutes At a Glance: A sweet tale of friends-with-benefits turning into more. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Patrick Mason travels to Bristol to spend the summer with his brother, Ben. He's... Continue Reading →
Title: Sun and Shadow (Day and Knight: Book Two) Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dayton “Day” Ingram is recovering from an injury suffered in Mexico—and from his failed relationship with fellow Scorpion agent, Knight. While researching an old government document, Day realizes he... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadowlands Author: Charlie David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 180 Pages At a Glance: If you know Charlie David as an actor and audiobook narrator, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you introduce yourselves to him as an author too; at least if Shadowlands is anything to go by. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Shadowlands is... Continue Reading →
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