Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Boy Worth Knowing Author: Jennifer Cosgrove Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 173 Pages Category: Young Adult, Paranormal At a Glance: A Boy Worth Knowing should absolutely be a hit among YA fans, but I think will resonate with anyone who is looking for a fun paranormal story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ghosts can’t seem... Continue Reading →
Title: From Top to Bottom Author: Kevin Klehr Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 56 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotica At a Glance: Smoking hot story I think erotica lovers will enjoy. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Can a dedicated top really learn to bottom? Tony wants to find out but he's scared another die-hard top will just plow... Continue Reading →
Title: To Steal His Heart (Matt Glenn: Book One) Author: Alec Nortan Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 123 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I have to say I liked the idea and plot of this story, and while the writing is somewhat simplistic, it makes for a fast read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The best... Continue Reading →
Title: Adrift (Staying Afloat: Book One) Author: Isabelle Adler Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 184 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A great story with consequences for all the characters, even if they were trying to do the right thing. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Some jobs are just too good to be true. Captain Matt Spears learns... Continue Reading →
Title: Pieces of Me (Spectrum Nights: Book One) Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 242 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Not at all what I had been expecting, this was not a light story and abuse themes are detailed, but I found myself engrossed in this passionate story, and am not-so-patiently awaiting the... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning to Want Author: Tami Veldura Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: Learning to Want is a riveting sci-fi story that kept me hooked till the very last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Khoram is an enforcer, a bodyguard, but his boss has just betrayed him. Now... Continue Reading →
Title: Soothsayer Author: Cari Z. Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 184 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Romance At a Glance: With fun action and tantalizing world building, Soothsayer is another win from Cari Z. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Cillian Kelly can look into people’s eyes and see their fates. He’s running from a past filled with mistakes,... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Fairies: The Collection Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 98 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy At a Glance: A fun look at fairies from the author of the Adrift series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Midsummer Nights Newly arrived at Oberon’s court, Puck has already made a name for himself through his wit, his wiliness, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Different Names for the Same Thing Author: Francis Gideon Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 78 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Recommended, particularly for anyone who is interested in exploring a thoughtful trans romance. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The last time Joël Paquet was in New York City, he nearly died. Too distracted by his... Continue Reading →
Title: My Boyfriend’s Back Author: Elliot Cooper Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 126 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: My Boyfriend’s Back is a horrifying and deeply disturbing zombie thriller, while at the same time, a heart-pounding love story that is—for lack of a better word—simply adorable. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: After losing both of his... Continue Reading →
Title: Coffee Boy Author: Austin Chant Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I found this to be a really interesting read, and the characters felt three-dimensional. Plus, there are a number of little surprises that made the story feel really fresh as well. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: After graduation, Kieran... Continue Reading →
Title: The Little Crow (In the Shadows: Book One_ Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 161 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This is an unusual story and it will not be everyone’s cup of tea. I recommend it with reservations. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Detective Jamison Landry’s job isn’t easy. He’s dealt with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain’s Promise (Adrift: Book Four) Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 61 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: An unexpected twist in the Adrift series! Blurb: Now that the crew of The Prayer have settled down on an uninhabited alien world, their captain intends for them to forge a new life for themselves. But Khurshed's... Continue Reading →
Title: Junk Mage Author: Elliot Cooper Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 49 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk At a Glance: Despite my not being able to muster up a deeper investment in the world and its characters, this story does make up for that in imagination and heart and sentimental intention. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When technomancer... Continue Reading →
Title: Blind Date (Back in the Game: Book One) Author: Kay Doherty Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 113 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though the plot tests the bounds of believability a bit, overall, this is a solid little story with likeable characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Dekker Callan is content with his life though... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Twist (The Wild Hunt: Book One) Author: L.A. Stockman Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 152 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: A mostly enjoyable paranormal mystery that shows potential. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Twelve dead children. An ex-priest with the faith to move mountains. A hunter out of the depths of legend. Together,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Places We Say Goodbye Author: Jordan Taylor Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 235 Pages Category: Literary/Genre Fiction At a Glance: The Places We Say Goodbye is an outstanding story and comes highly recommended to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Flep has a great job as a New York City production designer, a blossoming relationship... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain’s Calamity (Adrift: Book Three) Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, M/M/M and more At a Glance: This series just keeps getting better! More fascinating character reveals! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Having welcomed an alien into his crew and his bed, the captain has more than enough to... Continue Reading →
Title: Only Say the Word Author: Scott D. Pomfret Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 343 Pages At a Glance: I was absolutely blown away by this novel. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Can a man be Catholic and gay and still true to himself and his lover? Colm Flaherty sets out to do it. Rejoining the Church... Continue Reading →
Title: A Time to Rise Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 319 Pages At a Glance: A well-paced and exciting story that grabbed my attention and didn’t let it go. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: History says the Knights Templar were destroyed in 1307. History is wrong. Vampires haunt the sewers beneath Rome, revenants... Continue Reading →
Title: There’s Something About a Kilt Author: Schuyler L'Roux Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 38 Pages At a Glance: A great little smutty short! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: It’s a hellaciously hot day in Minneapolis and all Thom wants to do is enjoy his ice cream and forget about the stacks of essays waiting for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain’s Encounter (Adrift: Book Two) Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 63 Pages At a Glance: A fun sequel to the first in the series, with more revealed about the characters. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The captain’s luck is finally changing. After four years of being lost in space, his starship, The... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain’s Men (Adrift: Book One) Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 67 Pages At a Glance: Based on this book, I will read every m/m book this author writes. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The Prayer and her crew have been lost in space for four years. Thomas is lonely and homesick; Zachery... Continue Reading →
Title: Guardian Author: Jordan Taylor Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: For a short book, this one packs a wallop in the emotion department. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: On a blustery November day in London, Gavin catches a bus from Waterloo Station to his office. He makes this journey five days a... Continue Reading →
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