Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Lavender Author: Xavier Axelson Publisher: JMS Books Length: 84 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Lavender is a study in healing after being torn apart. It is honest, unvarnished and often difficult to read, and yet beautiful in its resolution. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Following the sudden death of his father, Lawrence "Law" Crow... Continue Reading →
Title: Unconditionally Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 50 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story was cute. And, I would definitely give this author another go. In fact, I wish she would expand on this story! I would read more of these characters, for sure. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Flamboyant book café... Continue Reading →
Title: Romancing the Bouncer Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you are looking for a read with not much depth, then you will enjoy this one. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t my cup of tea. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Bennett "Ben" Pachowski is a bouncer at Throwbacks.... Continue Reading →
Title: Find His Way Home Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 74 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though there is a romance, I found this to be a sweet little story about finding oneself. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Shakespeare-loving teacher Elliot Dunn has been unhappy living in the big city for a long... Continue Reading →
Title: Premonitions Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 101 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I’m not sure what it is, but I always find myself looking for the next Edward Kendrick story. Maybe it’s that his books are always easy reads, very entertaining, no matter what the subject, and the characters always... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hitchhiker Murders Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 105 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Two solid and loving characters, a well written mystery, and a surprise little twist. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When married private investigators Brent and Quinn Collins are hired to find Andrew, a young man who has... Continue Reading →
Title: Inches of Trust Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: JMS Books Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary, Anthology At a Glance: This is a lovely slow-building love story between two very different men who learn to trust each other despite past experiences. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: 2nd Edition When architect Brian Townsend meets a man dressed as... Continue Reading →
Title: Restoring the Past Author: M. Durango Publisher: JMS Books Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While the character and plot development moved at an easy pace, with no rushed or dragging parts, I found it difficult to fully feel happy for Cal in the end. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: After thirteen years... Continue Reading →
Title: Snapdragon Author: Michelle Woody Publisher: JMS Books Length: 205 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Snapdragon kept me totally intrigued. For me, this was a solid serial murder mystery with plenty of fast paced action, descriptive fight scenes and a variety of emotions for the central characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Private detective... Continue Reading →
Title: Fugue Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: JMS Books Length: 35 Pages Category: BDSM At a Glance: Fugue is a well-written BDSM snippet that will leave you a bit breathless and hungering for more. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Who is the master and who is the slave? In Rick R. Reed's tortuously sexy short story,... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghostly Investigations Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 114 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: This is a well plotted murder/paranormal mystery, with some interesting questions about death. I really liked Jon, who had a sadness about him but kept his sense of humor, and Brody, who’s snarky but turns out to... Continue Reading →
Title: Fierce Author: Rob Rosen Publisher: JMS Books Length: 294 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The plot is far-fetched and over the top in so many areas, so I basically just took a leap of faith and went with everything, even the completely unbelievable parts, and enjoyed myself immensely. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Lucas... Continue Reading →
Title: Muscling Through Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I cannot speak highly enough of Muscling Through. This is a love story that pierces the heart and is guaranteed to stay with the reader long after the last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Cambridge academic Larry Morton... Continue Reading →
Title: My Best Man Author: Linn Edwards Publisher: JMS Books LLC Length: 62 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Even though this is a cute story, it didn’t hold my attention, and I didn’t become invested in the characters or their relationship. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: After a painful outing experience that was a defining... Continue Reading →
Title: A River of Time Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 38 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: If you haven’t read Dale Chase before, I highly recommend A River of Time. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: It's 1895 when Luke Straily returns to Gunnison, Colorado, after a twelve-year absence and reluctantly heads to... Continue Reading →
Title: Snapshots Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As a lover of short stories, I really enjoyed this collection from a writer who knows how to do them well. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Whatever your romance reading preference — gay virgin, opposites attract, friends to lovers, or... Continue Reading →
Title: Through the Closet Door Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: JMS Books Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I dare you to read this short story and not be affected by Gregory’s pain, his truth, his reality and his hope for a better tomorrow. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Gregory seems to have it... Continue Reading →
Title: Angel Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Length: 41 Pages Category: Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: I have loved this author’s work in the past, and am sure I will in the future, but this one was not up to the normal excellence I am used to in reading a JL Merrow story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Curious Neighbor Author: R.W. Clinger Publisher: JMS Books LLC Length: 58 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: For me? This one didn’t quite work out. That being said, I’m sure there are plenty of people who would adore this quick little romance/mystery. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: After the death of his uncle, Dalton... Continue Reading →
Title: Not Your Average Man Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 133 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Edward Kendrick hooked me again with this intriguing story about how lives change after a tragedy. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: I was an average man, not at all violent, until a bastard tricked my best... Continue Reading →
Title: The Black Swan Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Length: 161 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: This was an enjoyable read for me, and a very different view of the vampyre and their Black Swans. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Gabe Granger gathers intelligence for George Washington, even after he’s bitten by a vampyre... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowman of My Dreams Author: Rob Matthews Publisher: JMS Books Length: 93 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: I really enjoyed Snowman of My Dreams, mainly because I liked how it played out and I would have loved to have read this during the holidays. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: A freak snowstorm seemed... Continue Reading →
Title: More Than a Suit: John (More Than a Suit: Book Two) Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotic At a Glance: JD Walker is really good at hot and steamy, and this story is no exception. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: John DeWitt loves men and sex. He’s good at his job... Continue Reading →
Title: The Diner Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 114 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Every so often, Edward Kendrick creates a story that I think would be good as a graphic comic for mature readers—The Diner is one of them. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A mysterious man has come to Spirit Falls.... Continue Reading →
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