Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Second Time Around Author: Rowan McAllister Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Second Time Around will absolutely fulfill any itch a reader who is in search of a solid cowboy romance might have. It just lacked a bit of in depth character development that would have pushed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Foxling Soldati Series: Soldati Hearts: Book Two Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Manuel Pombo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 3 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: For me, The Foxling Soldati is a step up in story and narration for several reasons. Having found Rayner to be a much more engaging... Continue Reading →
Title: All For You Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In Andrew Grey style, he delivers another well-written, easy read, with drama, danger, humor and a heartwarming relationship. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The only path to happiness is freedom: the freedom to live—and love—as the heart wants.... Continue Reading →
Title: Hiding in Plain Sight Series: A Camp H.O.W.L. Novel Author: Bru Baker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 256 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This is a sweet story of two best friends who figure out they’re in love and get together. I'm sorry to see the series end. Reviewed By: Kel Blurb: Happily... Continue Reading →
Title: Volley Balls Series: Balls to the Wall: Book One Author: Tara Lain Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary, Menage At a Glance: Volley Balls suffers under a lack of carefully crafted narrative, but Nick J. Russo’s narration talent definitely increased my enjoyment by leaps... Continue Reading →
Title: A Few Good Fish Series: Fish Out of Water: Book Three Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 290 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A Few Good Fish is a great read and a page turner! It’s packed with lots of danger, explosive action, suspense and snark. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A tomcat,... Continue Reading →
Title: Sky Full of Mysteries Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Sky Full of Mysteries takes us on one man’s journey as the unthinkable happens, and then a miracle occurs. Rick R. Reed set out to tell us of a love that lasts forever and how,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Lovely Pines Series: A BJ Vinson Mystery: Book Four Author: Don Travis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 254 Pages Category: Mystery At a Glance: This installment in the series stays true to form in its vivid descriptions and historical details about the New Mexico territory as well as its amazing cast of characters. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Savior Series: 415 Ink: Book Two Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary Reviewed By: Ky and Jovan Blurb: A savior lies in the heart of every good man, but sometimes only love can awaken the man inside the savior. The world’s had it out for San Francisco firefighter Mace... Continue Reading →
Title: Raising the Bar Series: States of Love Author: Leigh Dillon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 91 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you’re looking for a novella (sometimes novella length is so perfect, right?) that’s both interesting and unique, and has a sexy, mouthy horse whisperer, and a slightly buttoned up ex-professor turned reluctant... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wanderer Series: Chronicles Of The Riftlands: Book One Author: Rowan McAllister Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: High Fantasy At a Glance: The Wanderer takes us on the beginning of a journey into a world we have never experienced before. It is a beautiful beginning to a series I eagerly await to... Continue Reading →
Title: Somebody to Die For Series: Requiem Inc.: Book Three Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 218 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: A sweet romance, Kris T. Bethke continues to deliver with the Requiem Inc. series, and I can’t wait to read the future MCs I think are coming. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Once Upon a Wolf Series: Wayward Wolves: Book One Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 49 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Derrick McClain handles Rhys Ford's characters with great care, affording them the humanity the author intended simply through the way he manipulates his voice.... Continue Reading →
Title: Things that Go Bump in the Night Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 340 Pages Category: Paranormal, Anthology At a Glance: Overall, these were good stories, some better than others, and something nice to read when you didn’t have a lot of time for a full-length book. Reviewed By: Kel Blurb: This collection... Continue Reading →
Title: Sun and Shadow Series: Day and Knight: Book Two Author: Dirk Greyson Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This book is a great buy for the story and for the narration. Andrew McFerrin's voice work is a very good thing. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Twisted and Tied Series: Marshals: Book Four Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy the book because the narration is fun, fine, and tension filled. This is an enjoyable ride, even if it does leave you heart thumping wildly... Continue Reading →
Title: Jupiter Series: States of Love Author: Rhett Heath Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 69 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I love this first love, first romance, coming-of-age type book. And, the guys really were adorable. I just wish there had been more to the story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: For fourteen-year-old Jacob Thomas, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Night of the Living Manny Series: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Considering that this is more of a romance story than a zombie story, it’s not too bad. It could’ve been a lot better, though, and there were some things that I wish... Continue Reading →
Title: The Soldati Prince Series: Soldati Hearts: Book One Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Manuel Pombo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 27 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The story, particularly the ending, is pure fairy-tale romance and magic. The narration is decent, and the narrator, Manuel Pombo, has a beautiful voice. It... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanted - Bad Boyfriend Series: Island Classifieds: Book One Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 218 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a fun read, and I totally enjoyed it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: His mother. His best friend. The barmaid at the local pub. Everyone is determined to find Nathan... Continue Reading →
Title: Ante Up Series: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Kim Fielding Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: True to form, Fielding takes a common trope and uses it to give the characters a unique feel. Much of the charm and color in the story comes... Continue Reading →
Title: Super for You, Bad for Me Author: Asta Idonea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: An entertaining superhero page-turner with a bit of humor, a smidge of angst, and a dash of action surrounding a relatable protagonist. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Life—and love—doesn’t follow a script. Struggling actor Oswell... Continue Reading →
Title: Mystic Man Series: States of Love Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, Mystic Man was a nice story. To me it was a bit flowery, perhaps, and the conflict toward the end felt a bit forced, but I can see a certain demographic... Continue Reading →
Title: Twice Bitten Author: Rayna Vause Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Overall this was a good book, a good premise that with a few tweaks, could’ve been a lot better. If you like good villains and a vampire that’s not necessarily a nice guy, give this one a shot.... Continue Reading →
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