Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Cherish & Blessed (Faith, Love & Devotion: Books Four & Five) Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: J.P. Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 5 Hours and 46 Minutes At a Glance: Two wonderful and insightful stories giving us more glimpses into the life and family that Evan and Matt (one of my favorite characters of... Continue Reading →
Title: Buchanan House Author: Charley Descoteaux Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 157 Pages At a Glance: 3 stars Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Eric Allen, thirty-three-year-old line cook, moved in with his grandmother, Jewell, after a disastrous coming-out when he was in middle school. She raised him, and he cared for her when she fell ill.... Continue Reading →
Title: Fixing the Hole Author: Katherine Halle Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 7 Minutes At a Glance: The best thing about this story was Phillip Alces. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Heavy rains and strong winds slammed an uprooted tree through Steve Crowell’s roof, leaving a gaping hole to match... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mating of Michael Author: Eli Easton Narrator:: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: The book and audio are hot, the characters are well developed, and the narration is spot on. I recommend it heartily. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Everyone admires Michael Lamont for being... Continue Reading →
Title: Dancing Days Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: A lovely short story with characters who have made mistakes but are both older, and hopefully wiser, the second time around. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The day Glen Carson loses his wallet is the day that changes his life.... Continue Reading →
Title: Soufflés at Sunrise Author: M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin Narrator: John-Paul Barrel Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: I love M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin writing together, and find that they mesh well, but I hope they pick another narrator for the rest of the series. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Groomzilla Author: Tere Michaels Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 160 Pages At a Glance: Tere Michaels is a great storyteller, and this novel had lovely moments of passion and humor, but, unfortunately, the plot felt a bit rough around the edges. Blurb: When drama threatens to ruin a romance on a reality show, only... Continue Reading →
Title: Empty Nests (Nested Hearts: Book One) Author: Ada Maria Soto Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: Empty Nests fell a little flat for me. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Neither James nor Gabe has ever had a real relationship. They might make a connection if they can get past their differences—and... Continue Reading →
Title: Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 86 Pages At a Glance: The story is fantastic and is a perfect example of why Charlie Cochet is an auto-buy author for me. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Julian “Quinn” Quinetro, a gruff, tough Miami SWAT officer, has been injured on... Continue Reading →
Title: Random Acts Author: Mia Kerick Narrator: Iggy Toma Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours At a Glance: I absolutely LOVED this book for the first 5 hours of Random Acts! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Bradley Zelder can’t find his way in life. After struggling for nearly a decade, he has yet to complete... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitter Taffy (A Candy Man Book) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 192 Pages At a Glance: The happy-ever-after we are given was well worth the wait. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Rico Gonzalves-Macias didn't expect to fall in love during his internship in New York—and he didn’t expect the boss’s son to... Continue Reading →
Title: Andrew’s Promise (Heroes: Book Two) Author: Nic Starr Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: In the end we are left with a happy loving couple, and a wonderful segue for the next book (which I will, of course, be impatiently waiting for)! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Young mechanic Andrew Campbell’s... Continue Reading →
Title: The Layered Mask Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 108 Pages At a Glance: I would love to have a whole Gentleman’s Club series… Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: 2nd Edition Threatened by his father with disinheritance, Lord Edwin Nash arrives in London with a sole purpose: to find a wife. A more... Continue Reading →
Title: Piece of Cake (A Matter of Time Story) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 69 Pages At a Glance: We’ve all met the hot mess that is Jory Harcourt. Smooth sailing isn’t usually on the menu, but the adventure is unforgettable. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After years of domestic partnership, Jory Harcourt... Continue Reading →
Title: Shawn’s Law Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Casey Hunter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 19 minutes At a Glance: All of the crazy shenanigans that happen around Shawn due to “Shawn’s Law” were brought to life wonderfully with Casey Hunter’s narration. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Shawn is single, twenty-nine, the full-time carer... Continue Reading →
Title: The First Bloom of Winter (Garden Series: Book Two) Author: Pearl Love Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 136 Pages At a Glance: I wish there had been more to this story. I look forward to the other books, though, to see what happens to everyone else. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Holden Peters is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Saving Faithless Creek Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Andrew Grey always gets my attention with cowboys and ranching, and Saving Faithless Creek is one of those stories but with a little different approach. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Blair Montague is sent to Newton, Montana, to purchase... Continue Reading →
Title: Splintered Author: SJD Peterson Narrator:: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours At a Glance: I must say that Rusty Topsfield's performance was excellent and brought Splintered to life. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: A string of murders targeting effeminate gay men has the GLBTQ community of Chicago on alert, but budget cuts... Continue Reading →
Title: Violated Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: I had no idea how Mr. Fessenden would handle this sensitive topic, and was impressed by the testimony he portrays through this story. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Derek Sawyer thinks he has it all—a high-salaried position, a boyfriend, a dog,... Continue Reading →
Title: Knave of Broken Hearts (Love in Laguna: Book Two) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 224 Pages At a Glance: In my opinion, this follow-up was definitely not as good as Knight of Ocean Avenue, but I'm still enjoying the series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Jim Carney has a full time job—running... Continue Reading →
Title: What No One Else Can Hear Author: Brynn Stein Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Though there's no romantic plotline in this book, it is an excellent story and well worth your time to read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Young Stevie Liston is diagnosed with autism, but is really an overwhelmed... Continue Reading →
Title: By Way of Vegan Donuts Author: Kay Walker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 48 Pages At a Glance: Even though the writing lacked polish and consistency in places, By Way of Vegan Donuts was, overall, a pleasant little read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In a tourist town in the Canadian Rockies, Simon is spending... Continue Reading →
Title: Forever for Now Author: Scotty Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: A sweet read for those looking to escape for just a little while. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Leeland Jeffers is a contented single man with a thriving career in Atlanta. He’s had a few unsuccessful relationships over the... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Horse (Polo: Book One) Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: Max Lehnen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: Bottom line: Read the e-book. It’s worth it. The audiobook, not so much. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Preston Fawkes is 10 the first time he meets 15-year-old Konrad Schnell... Continue Reading →
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