Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Meteor Strike (Astronomers: Book Two) Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 107 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Meteor Strike didn’t quite grab me like the first book, Astronomical, did. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Astro-physicist Matthew Dansk falls for one of his colleagues during a research trip, but Alan won’t tell anyone he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Beau and the Beast Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: JMS Books Length: 46 Pages Category: Fairy Tale, Romance At a Glance: This short just gives a brief taste of the characters involved, but the flavor is sweet. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Beau is a down-on-his-luck street artist living on the streets of Seattle. One... Continue Reading →
Title: Drawn In Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 336 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Drawn In is an amazing read with unforgettable characters. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Undercover police officer Kell has crossed the line. He’s become trapped in an abusive relationship with his violent thug of a boss and sees no... Continue Reading →
Title: Mapping the Forest (Rocky Mountain Boys: Book One) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Mapping the Forest is more than just a sweet romance of healing and rebirth; it is a refection of a community—for better or worse—with all its flaws and gifts. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts of Darkness Author: Andrea Speed Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Reluctant superhero novel, perfect for those who maybe want to stick it to the standard favorite superheroes a little. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Kaede Hiyashi is sick and tired of living in the shadow of his... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood Lines Author: A.L. Bates Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Length: 110 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A unique story of love in its different forms, with plenty of action and suspense. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Mark Thomas owns his own “New York”-themed bar on an off-world colony. Nate Fox is an ex-con gone... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dark Side (Reese Holt: Book One) Author: Laura Baumbach Publisher: MLR Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This was an absolute page turner for me, and I can’t wait to see what Ms. Baumbach does with the Reese Holt series next. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kidnap victim Alex Throne... Continue Reading →
Title: The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley Author: Shaun David Hutchinson Publisher: Simon Pulse/Simon & Schuster Length: 320 Pages Category: Young Adult At a Glance: This is such a lovely novel, exceedingly recommendable, and it made me an instant fan of its author. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A heartbreaking yet uplifting story about a boy... Continue Reading →
Title: Driven to the Edge (Tales From the Edge: Book Seven) Author: L.M. Somerton Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 124 Pages Category: BDSM, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This was a great addition to the series. The story is well paced, is not overly long, and is entertaining to read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Not all limits... Continue Reading →
Title: Swaying the Marine’s Loyalty (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book Thirty-Six Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 110 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This installment in the Wolves of Stone Ridge series was a tad disappointing to me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: First impressions are not everything. Armand Zeroni... Continue Reading →
Title: Lights, Camera, Cupid!: A Bluewater Bay Valentine's Day Anthology Authors: SE Jakes , Amy Lane , Z.A. Maxfield , Anne Tenino , L.A. Witt Narrators: Nick J. Russo, Dorian Bane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Anthology, Contemporary, Show Business, Romance At a Glance: A lovely little anthology that... Continue Reading →
Title: Playing With Fire Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Dirk Greyson delivers a really good psychological mystery, and delves deep into the investigation and the profiling of a killer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jim Crawford was born wealthy, but he turned his back on it to... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterpoint (Song of the Fallen: Book One) Author: Rachel Haimowitz Narrator: Craig Beck Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 11 hours and 55 minutes Category: High Fantasy At a Glance: I adored this book when I originally read it, and now I absolutely LOVE it. Craig Beck brought the characters to life, each with distinct... 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: Safe in His Heart (Safe: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Those listeners familiar with Fuller’s other narrations will not be disappointed here. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Andrew and Paul learned about God and Jesus in different... 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: Big Love Author: Rick R. Reed Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 6 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Unfortunately, Michael Pauley's narration of this story really tested me, so I urge you to get the print or e-book of Big Love instead. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Teacher Dane... Continue Reading →
Title: Vivaldi in the Dark: Box Set Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: JMS Books Length: 840 Pages Category: Contemporary, Drama At a Glance: This is a bit of a harrowing series but well worth the effort. Kudos to the author for doing such a brilliant job with a difficult subject. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: VIVALDI... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Kills (Season of Murders: Book Four) Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: MLR Press Length: 119 Pages (Kindle) Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All-in-all, this was a really good read and I was sort of disappointed it had to end. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A dancer and a detective are thrown together by fate -... Continue Reading →
Title: The Necessary Deaths (The Delingpole Mysteries: Book One) Authors: David C. Dawson Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: For when you’re in the mood for a gay Mystery/Thriller, but you don’t want the romance. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: `A young journalism student lies unconscious in a hospital bed in... Continue Reading →
Title: Monster Author: Soren Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 244 Pages (Kindle) Category: Sci-Fi, Dark Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: If you love a great psychological thriller, Monster is that and so much more. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Bloodied corridors. Mangled bodies. Deranged test subjects. All in a day’s work at Vertex, a corporation devoted to... Continue Reading →
Title: Lovers, Losers, and You (Sunshine and Happiness: Book Two) Author: Skylar M. Cates Narrator: Hugh Bradley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a nice book and a fine addition to the series. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: How can you lose one dream and... Continue Reading →
Title: Reincarnation (What Happens in Vegas) Author: Christiane France Publisher: Loose Id Length: 82 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There is nothing groundbreaking here, just a nice, slightly suspenseful story that made me root for an HEA for these two guys. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When past and present collide, it’s difficult to know... Continue Reading →
Title: Defiant Revival Author: L. Rockwood Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 Pages Category: Fairy Tale/Fantasy At a Glance: While I admire the ambition of this debut novel, the story itself fell short for me. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: To free the kingdom from the depravity of Cardinal Aldrious, Prince Micah Helvendeere must take his rightful... Continue Reading →
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