Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Southernmost Murder Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I was really entertained by the plot and characters, and I get the feeling that readers will just adore Aubrey and Jun, and beg for more. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Aubrey Grant lives in the tropical paradise of... Continue Reading →
Title: Counting on You (Counting: Book Three) Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 91 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: My favorite of the series! Henry and Marcus are finally sharing their fears and risking their hearts. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Henry and Marc can’t seem to catch a break. They’ve had two disastrous... Continue Reading →
Title: His Mossy Boy (A Being(s) in Love Story) Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Not an easy read but one well worth the effort. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Years ago, a very intoxicated Martin nearly died in the woods outside Everlasting, and a beautiful creature... Continue Reading →
Title: The Quality of Mercy (Bent Oak Saga: Book Two) Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: The Quality of Mercy is very well written and just a sweet love story with moments of humor and drama. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Gil Porter and Matt Grayson’s Bent... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood Drop (Warlock Brothers of Havenbridge: Book Five) Author: Jacob Z. Flores Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 246 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Vampires/Shifters At a Glance: A beautifully woven tale of love and suspense, Mr. Flores has provided a fast-paced tale well worth your time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A single drop of blood might... Continue Reading →
Title: The Storm’s Gift Author: A.D. Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday, New Adult At a Glance: A cute, short story, but with some elements that seemed off for college life. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Snowed in together in their college dorm, two men share a quick connection that creates enough... Continue Reading →
Title: In Over Our Heads (Stories from the Shore: Book Two) Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 192 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I wanted to like this book, but unfortunately, that isn’t what happened. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Anthony Vallen is the life of any party. Full of energy and fun, Anthony... Continue Reading →
Title: Trading Tridents Author: C.M. Taylor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A fun story with two versions of Aquaman, fanboys, and conventions. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: DecemberCon 2017. John Perlan, aka YouTuber “SmileyNibor,” has come to the con for one reason and one reason only: to see his idol,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Last Gift Author: Chrissy Munder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 48 pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: I was completely charmed by this slow-burn and delightfully sweet story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: College student Nick Reed works late shift at a convenience store and dreams of graduation, a job he can be proud... Continue Reading →
Title: A Holiday Crush Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 50 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: This one was a nice addition to this year’s advent story collection. It kept my Christmas cheer going for sure! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: San Francisco lawyer Brad Halberstam is in a rut. At forty-one, he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mature Man’s Guide to Surviving Change Author: Chris Scully Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 59 pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: This is a heart-warming friends to lovers, second chance love story, with sweet and humorous moments that I thoroughly enjoyed. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In the sunny playground of Palm Springs, growing... Continue Reading →
Title: Welcome Home, Soldier Author: Deanna Wadsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Welcome Home, Soldier is a sweet reunion story that many will find redemptive and romantic and a nice way to spend a few holiday hours. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Clay and Daniel fell in love as... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unexpected Sanctuary Author: Cassie Decker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 33 Pages Category: Holiday, Sci-Fi At a Glance: A short but sweet dystopian set during Christmas with great characters. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: An aggressive super-flu pandemic wipes out a majority of the population over the course of one Christmas holiday—and brings Tobin and... Continue Reading →
Title: Eugene and the Box of Nails Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 58 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Reading Eugene and the Box of Nails made me realize that it’s been too darn long since I’ve read something by Jaime Samms, and reminded me how much I love her books. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Rebel (415 Ink: Book One) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Second chance romance and slow burn! There was a lot of pain in all of the characters' pasts, but they were all able to pick themselves up and make something of their lives. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Probability of Mistletoe Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 43 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: The Probability of Mistletoe is a wholesome story standing strong amongst stars. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: When software engineer Keith Trainor decides to start his own company, he knows exactly who he wants as... Continue Reading →
Title: The Werewolf Before Christmas Author: Charles Payseur Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 35 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Holiday At a Glance: Between Alec’s imperfect magic, his growing love for Ray, and some incredibly random situations, this is a perfect addition to the Advent Calendar. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Ray seems like the perfect boyfriend—he’s gorgeous, incredibly... Continue Reading →
Title: The Holly Groweth Green Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 55 Pages Category: High Fantasy, Holiday At a Glance: With gentle and endearing characters, a simple, sweet story, and a lovely ending, this story will be just the ticket for those who allow their imaginations to soar. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When... Continue Reading →
Title: Candy Canes and Cappuccinos Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 24 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: I don’t have a ton of stuff to say about this one, guys. I think twenty-four pages simply isn’t a lot of space to get much of a story going. This was for sure... Continue Reading →
Title: O Hell, All Ye Shoppers Author: Louisa Masters Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 26 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Anyone who has shopped or worked retail during the holiday season will commiserate with the characters. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Ethan Hall plans to fill Saturday, December 23, with junk food and bad TV,... Continue Reading →
Title: Color of You Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Give yourself the gift of love, family, and a full heart all in one book this holiday season—look no further than Color of You. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Bowen Merlin—yes, that’s his real name—accepts a... Continue Reading →
Title: The King's Courage (North Pole City Tales: Book Six) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 77 Pages Category: Fairy Tale, Holiday At a Glance: If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of reading Cochet’s magical tales of the inhabitants of North Pole City, then you have no excuses. The series is complete; get... Continue Reading →
Title: Roger Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 51 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: The romance wasn’t the main focus of this novella, but if you are looking for a short story about a guy and his dog to give you the warm fuzzies, this one delivers. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Texas... Continue Reading →
Title: Laugh Cry Repeat Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Laugh Cry Repeat is a beautiful love story that takes a slice of everyday life and creates a magical montage of sweet moments that leave the reader delighted. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Wyeth Becker is a quiet... Continue Reading →
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