Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Rented Heart Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There was, as usual, a pretty perfect balance of tension, romance, and drama. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ex-surfer-turned-businessman Liam Mallaney moved back to Holkham, Norfolk, to mourn the loss of his husband. Grief and loneliness keep him a... Continue Reading →
Title: Three Wishes (Rainbow Island: Book One) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM, D/s At a Glance: This is classic Sean Michael. For someone who has been reading his work for quite some time, it was great to go back and remind myself why I like him as an... Continue Reading →
Title: Werewolf’s Tale and a Druid’s Sword (I.O.N.: Book Two) Author: Lexi Ander Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 213 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: While this one dragged a bit for me, it’s still a wild ride that kept me guessing and hoping from start to finish. Reviewed By: Sadonna... Continue Reading →
Title: Sylvan Author: Jan Irving Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Reading the Sylvan collection was like visiting with old friends. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Return to small-town Sylvan in Jan Irving’s bestselling series—reimagined and re-edited with an all-new bonus novella. The small Western town of Sylvan is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Mad Lizard Mambo (Kai Gracen: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 240 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Go get this book RIGHT. HECKIN'. NOW. It's a visceral urban fantasy adventure (with the barest flavor of future romance) set in a fascinating world peopled by compelling characters. Reviewed By: Cassie... Continue Reading →
Title: Into You Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 170 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: I adored this sweet little fairy tale of a story all the way to its angsty Freaky Friday core. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: What do you do when the body you wake up in isn’t yours?... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Snow (Carlisle Cops: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This narration really gives depth to the characters and to the story. It keeps you involved and never flags from top quality. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... 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: Rise Out of the Flames (The Phoenix Brothers: Book One) Author: Jackie Nacht Publisher: MLR Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: A short and sweet story with likable characters. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Come and get saved by these phoenix firefighters brothers. Holden, a phoenix shifter, works at Rhodes... Continue Reading →
Title: Little Wolf (A Being(s) in Love Story) Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 55 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I am still enthralled with this worthwhile series, and thankfully, a skilled narrator was able to hold my interest through a VERY long book.... Continue Reading →
Title: Coming to Grief Author: Dale Chase Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 50 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: If you’re looking for something a little different, give Dale Chase a try and have a fun read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Thrown together on the road between Laramie and Cheyenne, cowboy Johnny Anglim... Continue Reading →
Title: The Starving Years Author: Jordan Castillo Price Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: JCP Books Run Time: 10 hours and 46 minutes Category: Dystopian, Alt Reality, M/M/M At a Glance: This story is complemented and deepened by the voice talents on display. Buy this audiobook for the story and the narration. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: The... Continue Reading →
Title: Flux (Ennek Trilogy: Book Two) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: While this book didn’t hook me quite like Stasis did, getting to see Ennek and Miner grow their connection to each other was still a beautiful thing. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: 2nd Edition Ennek, the... Continue Reading →
Title: Chasing Sunrise (Darkmore Saga: Book One) Author: Lex Chase Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 280 Pages Category: Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal At a Glance: Dark paranormal fiction with a splash of erotica and a dash of torture. Perfect for those really dark motherf***ers. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: 2nd Edition The once glorious aisa kingdom of Darkmore... Continue Reading →
Title: Not a Game (Friends: Book One) Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Self-Published Length: 220 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Not a Game becomes a magical fairytale romance that delivers all the feels and emotions with a twist—characters who are, for once, utterly real and worthy of love. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: An accidental... Continue Reading →
Title: Tart and Sweet Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Would I recommend Tart and Sweet? P.F.M. Read it and then when the audio version comes out, buy it too. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: A Candy Man Book In the Army, Robbie Chambers turned on his lover... Continue Reading →
Title: All Roads Lead to Hell (Saint Flaherty: Book 1.5) Author: S. Hunter Nisbet Publisher: Badapple Press Length: 197 Pages (Kindle) Category: Dystopian, Alt U, Spec Fic At a Glance: This is speculative fiction at its dismal and dystopian finest, and Saint Flaherty is firmly at the top of my list of best series of... Continue Reading →
Title: Open Seating Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had a really hard time with this book, but I made myself finish it—and I do mean made. And, I was left with the feeling that it was ok. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Seth Wilder lost... Continue Reading →
Title: Never Lose Your Flames Author: Francis Gideon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 310 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: From beginning to end, I was engrossed in this action packed paranormal adventure. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Cop-turned-bounty-hunter Gabe Dominguez is hired to capture firestarter Nat Wyatt. For a dragon-shifter like Gabe, apprehending Nat... Continue Reading →
Title: Home Again Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Alexander Collins Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you have never heard Alexander Collins narrate before this is a great place to start. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Imposing, temperamental Noah Forman wakes up in a hospital and can't remember... Continue Reading →
Title: Empty Net (Scoring Chances: Book Four) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These guys are just so, so great. I have no doubt this book will become the fave so far of many readers. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Spartanburg Spitfires’ goalie and captain Isaac Drake ended... Continue Reading →
Title: Kyle (Legacy: Book One) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 150 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: An engrossing story of two damaged men who find strength, hope and love. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Two men destroyed by the past learn to live—and love—again. Kyle Braden has nowhere else to... Continue Reading →
Title: Choosing Home (The Call of Home: Book One) Author: Alexa Milne Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 181 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: At times it seemed as though the author was telling us the story instead of letting us experience it, but the plot keeps rolling and the secondary characters are refreshing. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Wes’ Denial (Tease and Denial: Book Two) Author: Joseph Lance Tonlet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 301 Pages Category: EROTICA, BDSM, D/s, DEGRADATION, SPH, BITTERSWEET At a Glance: This is in no way a “typical” romance, but the all-consuming love of these men for each other and what they gift to each other in total adoration... Continue Reading →
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