Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Being With Him Series: Horizons: Book Six Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: The only problem I had with this story was the length. I hope the author chooses to write more about Zeb and Alex. They are both incredibly sweet characters who have their... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost and Found Author: Rick R. Reed Narrator: Michael Neeb Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The narration for Lost and Found is a bit uneven, which is shame because the book the author gave us is a sweet and wonderful thing. Reviewed By: Mike... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts and Flour Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is mostly a low angst, nicely paced, humorous short Valentine story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Can a raw food enthusiast find love with a guy who bakes cupcakes? When Micah Truveen’s devoted health-food customers... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Fate Series: A Moments in Time Story Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: P. C. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: P. C., as narrator, took some time to get into the characters. Listeners may miss the former narrator’s skill with this world. But, the... Continue Reading →
Title: Fighting Addiction Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 197 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: BA Tortuga delivers a tense and emotional story about two former lovers who could have a chance for new beginnings at life. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Country hat act Markus Kane is skeptical when he’s asked to do... Continue Reading →
Title: The Teddy Bear Club Series: The Teddy Bear Club: Book One Author: Sean Michael Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 9 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: John Solo has a lovely voice for this kind of work; he has a slow and gentle style that works really... Continue Reading →
Title: Beneath This Mask Series: Enhanced World: Book Three Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: In so many ways I think the author really hit her stride with this third book. I felt that the story was more cohesive, more action packed and well balanced. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Swann's Revenge Series: Dreamspun Desires: Book 51 Author: Shira Anthony Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With interesting court cases and well written secondary characters that propel the story forward, there are plenty of things to keep this fairy tale grounded in reality. I totally recommend it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: When the Devil Wants In Authors: Cate Ashwood and J.H. Knight Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 246 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The way the authors wrapped things up left me with almost more questions than answers, but I would read more from this duo, especially if they give us Santiago’s book!! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Again Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Nick J Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Just a taste of a compelling relationship. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Six years ago, Noah Wheeler went to meet his boyfriend, Dante Cerreto, at the airport, and his world ended. Dante... Continue Reading →
Title: Who We Truly Are Series: Enhanced: Book Two Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Paranormal At a Glance: Who We Truly Are had some good moments and did the job it had to, which is to keep the reader engaged and questioning long enough to hanker after a third... Continue Reading →
Title: Bankers' Hours Author: Wade Kelly Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book for the expert narration, buy it for the fun story, and buy it because sometimes even a light comedy can have an emotional weight. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: You Never Know Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 27 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy the book for the expert narration, but be prepared to overlook a few story flaws so you can just immerse yourself in the ride and enjoy it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Foxling Soldati Series: Soldati Hearts: Book Two Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 119 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: This author did a remarkable job of dropping us into the middle of a world and connecting us to some very relatable characters. While not an epic journey, this makes for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hockey Player's Heart Series: Hockey Hearts: Book One Authors: Jeff Adams and Will Knauss Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 226 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really am so happy I picked this one up. It was a wonderful debut from this writing team, and I’ll definitely be on the lookout to... Continue Reading →
Title: Slip Series: Recovery: Book Two Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 246 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I saw Slip as a grand undertaking, and I found it interesting how the author plays on the word slip; it has several different meanings in this erotic love story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Love... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Minutes Longer Series: Enhanced: Book One Author: Victoria Sue Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 36 minutes Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: I honestly cannot imagine this novel narrated by anyone other than Nick J. Russo. With just the right easygoing cadence and marvelous variety of voices,... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghost of a Chance Series: Requiem Inc.: Book One Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 216 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Out of the Dreamspun Beyond stories I have read thus far, this one has been my favorite, and I love that you’re always guaranteed a HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Nachos & Hash Series: Mary's Boys: Book One Author: Brandon Witt Narrator: Dominic Carlos Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Carlos make the words come to life. He makes the feelings of the characters sharp and shiny as cut glass. Emotions are told with perfection... Continue Reading →
Title: That Rat, Carter Janson Series: States of Love Author: Amy Spector Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, That Rat, Carter Janson was a fun read, if a bit predictable, and was absolutely an enjoyable way to spend an evening. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Every man has... Continue Reading →
Title: Bleu Balls (Balls to the Wall: Book Seven) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another wonderful addition to the Balls to the Walls series, and I really hope we see more of the amazing Howard, who helped Robin realise that he could let go of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Tramps and Thieves (Murder and Mayhem: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 53 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Get in on this series while you don’t have much to catch up on, because you may want to hear this book more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Train to Somewhere (Before . . . and After: Book Three) Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 75 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Sorry to say this story didn’t work for me on any level. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: It was only a game. Wasn’t it? At a party one... Continue Reading →
Title: Ebb and Flow (Love's Charter: Book Two) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was more of an emotional ride than an action-packed thriller, so if you’re in the mood to wrap up in a blanket and sink into a book, this is a good choice... Continue Reading →
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