Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Exodus 20:3 Author: Freydís Moon Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 93 Pages Category: Horror, Erotic Fantasy Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: This novella packs a lot of punch, and I was completely absorbed by the author’s voice and their storytelling. I’ll be watching for their next release to see what boundaries they’ll explore, and... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Winter Woods Author: Isabelle Adler Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Cozy Mystery At a Glance: In the Winter Woods embodies the very definition of a cozy mystery, and while not a romance, there is a budding relationship between Declan and Curtis that adds an element of sweetness to the story.... Continue Reading →
Title: Boiling Over Series: The Caro Mysteries: Book Two Author: Thea McAlistair Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 279 Pages Category: Historical, Murder Mystery At a Glance: The claustrophobia of a town full of nothing but the cloying scent of maple syrup, boredom, suspicion, secrets, prejudice, and gossip is used to good effect in Boiling Over. I... Continue Reading →
Title: No Good Men Series: The Caro Mysteries: Book One Author: Thea McAlistair Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 225 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: While I enjoyed a variety of aspects of this story and its intrigues, what really sets the mood is the 1930s setting. The title of the book is a nice... Continue Reading →
Title: The Art of Hero Worship Author: Mia Kerick Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The potential for an amazing story was there, but it fizzled out as the plot progressed and instead was just okay. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: College junior Liam Norcross is a hero. He willingly, even... Continue Reading →
Title: Escaping Exile Series: Escape Trilogy: Book One Author: Sara Dobie Bauer Publisher: NineStar Books Length: 83 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This novella was a quick, enjoyable enough read, and I found Edmund to be as unexpectedly fun and charming as Andrew does; on the other hand, I found Andrew to be as... Continue Reading →
Title: Eidolon Author: E.S. Yu Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 305 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Despite the dramatic shift in the focus of the story at about the halfway point, I found myself enthralled by this well written spec fic. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Cyrex Corp, one of the foremost bioaugmentation companies in... Continue Reading →
Title: A Tangled Legacy Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 279 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: If you like young, brash men, coolly arrogant and logical men, some magic, penetrative sex being the symbolic consummation of love, and fairy-tale love/tragedy, this one’s for you. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Prince Colin of Sendorra... Continue Reading →
Title: Death Days Author: Lia Cooper Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 257 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This book has everything that should have made it a slam-dunk for me: age gap, taboo attraction, slow burn relationship, and more paranormal fun than you can shake a smudge stick at. Unfortunately, it was more a miss... Continue Reading →
Title: Push Me Pull Me Author: Amanda Rhodes Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 72 Pages Category: Contemporary, F/F Romance At a Glance: Push Me Pull Me is not a bad quick-read with decent sex scenes. However, if you’re looking for an all-out romance, it’s probably not the greatest option. Reviewed By: Courtney Ellen Blurb: At twenty-four,... Continue Reading →
Title: A World in Blue Author: Danni Maxwell Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 64 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A World in Blue is an adorable little story and a promising debut from this young author. It wasn't perfect, I would absolutely recommend it as a fun, quick read! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: At just... Continue Reading →
Title: Cold Like Snow Author: Sita Bethel Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 235 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: If you are looking for a supernatural erotica polyamorous romance, give this a try. If you are into a paranormal romance but not erotica, I’d suggest taking a pass. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When René moves into... Continue Reading →
Title: It's a Son Series: Summerskill and Lyon: Book one Author: Steve Burford Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 243 Pages Category: Mystery/Police Procedural At a Glance: I know for sure Steve Burford has got me hooked. This is an excellent mystery, and I am more than curious to find where Dave Lyon and Claire Summerskill will... Continue Reading →
Title: Dark City Series: The Syndicate: Book One Author: Sarah Kay Moll Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, Genre Fiction At a Glance: A Poly/Bisexual Romance crime drama placed in a contemporary light-noir setting. Personally, I like my noir seedier, more convoluted, and with surlier protagonists, but if you’re looking for a lovely... Continue Reading →
Title: Love It Like You Stole It Author: Ki Brightly Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 334 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A stimulating, action packed, and emotionally charged story with plenty of twists and turns to keep it exciting. While in some areas I didn’t quite connect, the total experience was one wild ride. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Shipped Series: Until You: Book One Author: Karrie Roman Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 69k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can’t recommend this one as strongly as I did Roman’s first book, unfortunately. But, I will most likely peek at the next book in the series, as I did totally dig the side... Continue Reading →
Title: Lucky Cowboy Series: Ace Cowboy: Book One Author: Liz Borino Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 245 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great start to a new series, with solid potential to move on with these entertaining characters. I liked how this novel ended, and all I can say is bring on... Continue Reading →
Title: Thorns and Fangs Author: Gillian St. Kevern Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 353 Pages Category: Paranormal, Menage At a Glance: This is a long book, so if I had any warnings at all, it would be to carve out a good chunk of time and commitment to read this one. But if you do, you... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Moon Arising Author: CL Mustafic Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 51k Words Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: While I did like some of the concepts and spins on the shifter world and am interested in what happens next, Bad Moon Arising didn’t quite live up to its full potential for me; especially on... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder, Romance, and Two Shootings Author: Todd Allen Smith Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Contemporary, Literary Fiction At a Glance: I thought the structure of this novel may have been a little bit better if it had been set up like a diary, but I have to give Todd Allen Smith a... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghost’s Sight Series: Witch’s Apprentice: Book One Author: Morwen Navarre Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 27k words Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I feel like this book had the potential to be great, if given just a little more page time to focus and develop all its different aspects. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Years ago, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Good Boys Series: The Solomon Mysteries: Book One Author: Keelan Ellis Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Solomon Mysteries series has really good potential and lots of interesting characters. I’m all-in on this one! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Having risen through the ranks of the Baltimore City... Continue Reading →
Title: Bones and Bourbon Author: Dorian Graves Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy At a Glance: This is an action packed, humorous, vicious, gruesome and twisted story that is amazing in its uniqueness. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Half-huldra Retz Gallows is having an awful day. First, he wakes up in the middle... Continue Reading →
Title: New Year, New You Author: Steve Pacer Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Contemporary, Literary Fiction At a Glance: I’m so glad I read this one. The writing is solid, and for the most part the story is well-crafted and engaging. The one major plot point did keep me from giving it five... Continue Reading →
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