Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Midnight in Berlin Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: An entertaining and unpredictable take on the werewolf trope. Slightly gritty with a bit of humor and a hint of romance, it kept my attention to the last page. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: One bad... Continue Reading →
Title: Tender Mercies Series: The Men of Lancaster County: Book Two Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Will Tulin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 28 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were so many moments in Eli Easton’s Tender Mercies that stand out when reading this novel, and I felt that most of... Continue Reading →
Title: Family Man Authors: Heidi Cullinan and Marie Sexton Narrator: Colin Darcy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 40 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a good story that needed more work. The narration is passable but not great. If you love either of the authors, you may want to buy... Continue Reading →
Title: Late in the Day Series: The Vault: Book Two Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In addition to how much I love listening to Greg Tremblay perform, I know a large part of my enjoyment came from learning about... Continue Reading →
Title: The Case of the Sexy Shakespearean Series: The Middlemark Mysteries: Book One Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I think with the subject matter and solid characters Tara Lain has created, this is a new series with great potential. I, for one, am curious to... Continue Reading →
Title: Ravensong Series: Green Creek: Book Two Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 400 Pages Category: Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: I was not surprised in the least by how much I loved this book. And you guys won’t be either. Klune’s signature mix of humor and heart-shredding angst make this another unforgettable reading... Continue Reading →
Title: Blyd and Pearce Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: High Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: An enthralling suspense story with rich world building, plenty of mystery, and a side of romance. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Born into poverty and orphaned young, Daveth Blyd had one chance for success when his... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpha Unit One, New York Author: Chris T. Kat Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 161 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Overall, this is a good action story with a bit of mystery thrown in. Not everyone will feel comfortable with adults shifting into babies, but if that doesn’t bother you, I think... Continue Reading →
Title: Speed Dating the Boss Series: Cowboys and Angels: Book One Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Despite some glitches in the plot, the sweet romance and flirtatious banter between Gideon and Dan was a solid win for me. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Will a mix of... Continue Reading →
Title: Three Months to Forever Series: World of Love: Book 19 Author: Hudson Lin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 134 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: So many poignant moments, so many times you realize Sai and Ben are from two entirely different worlds, and they are miles apart in everything but the way they feel... Continue Reading →
Title: Rebel Series: 415 Ink: Book One Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Author Rhys Ford delves into the wounded psyche like no other author, plumbing the depths of what it means to doubt oneself to the point of living... Continue Reading →
Title: The Edge Series: The Underground Club Tales: Book Three Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: These men worked for their HEA, but Peterson wrote the story so that you, as a reader, are able to stay above the heady issues and let the story take... Continue Reading →
Title: Knitting a Broken Heart Back Together Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 111 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: All in all, I’m glad I picked this one up. If you’re looking for an extra sweet romance, this one is worth the read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When a Christmas... Continue Reading →
Title: A Wealth of Unsaid Words Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 112 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: So, it’s not December. Who cares? It’s never the wrong time to read a beautiful love story. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Alex has always known his bipolar disorder made him too flawed for his... Continue Reading →
Title: His Leading Man Series: Dreamspun Desires: Book 59 Author: Ashlyn Kane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: His Leading Man is truly one of those books that is just about perfect for anyone wanting a delightful read on a sunny summer day. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: He wrote a... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Granite Series: Carlisle Deputies: Book Two Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Fire and Granite is another suspenseful and tension filled installment in the Carlisle Deputies series. The plot has plenty of danger and suspicious characters along with two sweet kids and a... Continue Reading →
Title: Kairos Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kairos is more a straightforward romance filled with the Calmes staple of family drama, emotionally oblivious but charming MCs, a touch if danger, and a heartwarming HEA. With Michael Fell’s excellent performance... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Desert Series: States of Love Author: Elliot Joyce Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: There were a few little things I wish I could have seen, but, overall, I thoroughly enjoyed In the Desert. There was a definite charm to the story. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Banded Together Author: KC Burn Narrator: Darcy Stark Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 30 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Banded Together is a good book with really good narration. Darcy Stark does a very fine job with a book that has a thin plot at times, but his work elevates... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanting the Wolfman Author: Louise Collins Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Shifters At a Glance: A unique take on werewolf lore that was both refreshing and surprisingly sweet. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Can love be more than a memory? Three years ago, an attack cost Joel his leg… and his memories. Though... Continue Reading →
Title: All That Glitters Author: Kate Sherwood Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All That Glitters was my first read by Kate Sherwood, and I honestly don't know how that's possible. She is a very talented author, and I'll be seeking out more of her books in the future. Highly... Continue Reading →
Title: Feather and Scroll Series: The Shifters: Book Eleven Author: M.D. Grimm Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 154 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Well written and engaging, I could barely put the book down for the last two-thirds. All in all, a great read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Agent Pan has spent most of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Case of the Missing Drag Queen Series: Luke Tanner Mysteries: Book One Author: Michael Rupured Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 210 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Case of the Missing Drag Queen looks like the start of a new series from Michael Rupured, and I’m excited, as this has great potential. The... Continue Reading →
Title: Refraction Series: Collaborations: Book One Authors: Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, I thought this first-time collaboration by BA Tortuga and Jodi Payne was very interesting. Together they created two characters in Tucker and Calvin who were very opposite, so they... Continue Reading →
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