Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Under the Knife Author: Laurin Kelly Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 270 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a debut novel for this author and I have to say, well done! I definitely recommend this story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Season three of TV's hottest cooking competition, Under the Knife,... Continue Reading →
Title: Pride Before the Fall Author: Devon Rhodes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 80 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: All in all Pride Before the Fall was just an okay story that lacked the same charismatic wolves found in the first novella. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When Brady was given a free pass to... Continue Reading →
Title: Murmuration Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 324 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Historical At a Glance: I can’t say enough about how fantastic this book is, how amazing the writing is, or how much I think you should go read it. Like, now. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the small mountain town of Amorea,... Continue Reading →
Title: Hold Author: Rachel Davidson Leigh Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Young Adult, Paranormal At a Glance: I love YA books, and Rachel Davidson Leigh perfectly captured the mood, energy, and mannerisms of high school age teens. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Luke Aday knew that his sister’s death was imminent—she had been under... Continue Reading →
Title: Unsafe Exposure (Hidden Wolves: Book Four) Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: MLR Press Length: 388 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Kaje Harper’s Hidden Wolves series just keeps getting better and better. She is continually recreating this paranormal genre and breathing new life into it with each installment. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Stepping out of... Continue Reading →
Title: Divergence (Aberrant Magic: Book Three) Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: Loose Id Length: 210 Pages Category: Multicultural, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: A solid end to an entertaining series. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Kavon and Darren believe they finally have the life they want—a lead on O’Brien, a better understanding of the failures that... Continue Reading →
Title: Objects in the Rearview Mirror (Memoirs of the Human Wraiths Author: F.E. Feeley Jr. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This a 5 Star read and highly recommended! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Their new home on Frederick Street in Clay Center, Kansas, was supposed to give writer Jonathan David... Continue Reading →
Title: Dinner at Jack’s Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Dinner at Jack’s satisfies, body and soul. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Personal chef Beau St. Clair, recently divorced from his cheating husband, returns to the small Ohio River town where he grew up to lick... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Clarity (Moments in Time: Book Three) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Neiman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 53 minutes Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: If you like new adult books, this series may be just what you’re looking for. I can recommend this book and the entire... Continue Reading →
Title: Lollipop (A Candy Man Book) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 13 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Philip Alces is the perfect narrator for this sweet story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Ezra Kellerman flew across country to see if he had another chance with the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captive Pet (Alien Slave Masters: Book Four) Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 133 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I hope this series never ends. This book was a fantastic addition to the series! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When a distant planet’s ownership is in dispute, conquering aliens turn defiant human males into... Continue Reading →
Title: Artic Fire Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Arctic Fire is a nice addition to this authors romantic repertoire, and the rugged and barren landscape only adds to the story’s tension. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When two strangers are trapped in a blizzard, heat rises. Haunted by... Continue Reading →
Title: Pride and Joey Author: Devon Rhodes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 59 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Vance and Joey captured my imagination and heart immediately, and made Pride and Joey a fun novella to read. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Vance thought his pride meant everything to him...until fate sent Joey into his lair... Continue Reading →
Title: The Alpha’s Weave (Pack Born: Book One) Author: C. M. Torrens Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 270 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: Easy shifter read, but not your standard Paranormal Romance. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: After years of abuse in his old shifter pack, Dante found a new life with Alpha Victor. He... Continue Reading →
Title: Change of Address (Hartsbridge Island: Book One) Author: Jordan S. Brock Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 312 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Change of Address started out strong for me, and, honestly, stayed strong until nearly the end of the book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Air Force sergeant Michael Baldwin wanted nothing more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Torch (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Three) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 287 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Torch is power-packed with high emotion, action, destruction, and with shocking and heartbreaking moments that you won’t see coming. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Nine months ago, Rowan Ward thought he had it... Continue Reading →
Title: Changing Worlds Author: Cari Z. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Science Fiction At a Glance: Changing Worlds is a sweet sci-fi romance that AWESOMELY avoids every single pet peeve cliché I have with the sci-fi sub-genre. I will be reading this author again! Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Their love will either inspire... Continue Reading →
Title: Until September Author: Chris Scully Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story just hits all my 5 star buttons, and has earned its place on my favorite reread shelf. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: As a teenager, Archie Noblesse clawed his way... Continue Reading →
Title: Liam (The Atherton Pack: Book One) Author: Toni Griffin Narrator: Nick Flint Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Run Time: 2 hours and 17 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Though Liam left me disappointed, the narration actually enhanced the story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After a long night at work, all pastry chef Declan Morgan... Continue Reading →
Title: Must Like Spinach Author: Con Riley Publisher: Figment Ink Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Must Like Spinach is a book I wholeheartedly recommend when you’re in the mood for a feel-good read with a cast of thoroughly charming characters. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Jon’s future in New York seems bright.... Continue Reading →
Title: Tempting Tristan (Harborside Night: Book Three) Author: Melissa Foster Publisher: World Literary Press Length: 300 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: If you enjoy contemporary romance with likeable characters and no over-the-top angst, this book is worth the read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Tempting Tristan is a stand-alone M/M romance featuring two... Continue Reading →
Title: The Vampire and the G.I. Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 164 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I don’t read many vampire stories unless they pique my interest, but J.P. Bowie has brought me back into the fold with this smartly written story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The Middle... Continue Reading →
Title: Turn the World Upside Down Author: Nyrae Dawn Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Author Nyrae Dawn has written the most beautiful story—an important novel that brings into light circumstances that teens deal with every day of their lives. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: They’d have to... Continue Reading →
Title: Groomzilla Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Once again, Nick J. Russo provides a stellar narration. It’s hard to find a flaw here because Russo is one of the best voice talents doing M/M books. Reviewed By: Mike... Continue Reading →
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