Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Hiatus Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Samhain Publishing Length: 244 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Menage At a Glance: I will say that I enjoy this author and usually love everything I read by her. Unfortunately, not this one. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Three’s a disaster when things come unraveled. Rock star Nate Keller is on... Continue Reading →
Title: February and December (Dominus Calendar: Book One) Author: JP Kenwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: 92 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Erotica At a Glance: Loving the Dominus series the way I do, February and December was a welcome between novels treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: As a lifelong passion continues to fade, another love deepens… two... Continue Reading →
Title: Override (The Underground Club: Book One) Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Unfortunately, for me, Override didn’t quite live up to the expectations I had after reading the blurb. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Don’t judge a book by its cover…. At over six feet, with... Continue Reading →
Title: Wide Open Spaces (States of Love: Wyoming) Author: Renee Stevens Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 98 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Levi and Devon had great chemistry, and in their own way supported one another. I enjoyed this novel and will be keeping watch for other books by this author. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord of a Thousand Steps Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another wonderful story from this author that had me rooting for Ian and Braden from their first flirtation. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: To architecture student Ian Carney, family means everything. Taken in by his brother,... Continue Reading →
Title: Come Back to Me (Lost and Founds: Book Five Author: Edmond Manning Publisher: Self-Published Length: 400 Pages (Kindle) Category: Gay Fiction, Romance At a Glance: You must now grab this book and read it for yourself. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: After years of lying, scheming, and... 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 Mystery of Nevermore (Snow & Winter: Book One) Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 216 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Mystery of Nevermore is my first time reading C.S. Poe, and I have to say it was fun to revisit the writings of Edgar Allan. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It’s... Continue Reading →
Title: A Fallen Heart (Zero Hour: Book Two) Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A Fallen Heart is a tense drama and solid mystery filled with high emotions. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After his last disastrous relationship, Joseph Ford has absolutely no interest in getting attached again.... Continue Reading →
Title: Looking for Group Author: Alexis Hall Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 341 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary, Fantasy, Comedy At a Glance: Gamers will obviously go crazy for this book…but anyone who loves NA, sweet, funny romances, or wants to try something that is unique and extremely well-written, should give this a shot. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Don’t Twunk with My Heart (Loving You: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: So what makes this story a must buy? Humor! Kink! A great HEA! Some drama! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Kee Smith isn’t sure who he is anymore. He knows who he... Continue Reading →
Title: Devil’s Paw Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 58 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: Dale Chase spins a gritty, erotic, nineteenth century western in Devil’s Paw. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Lloyd Lasky is a seasoned operative for the Whitlock Detective Agency in Denver that often infiltrates outlaw gangs in order to... Continue Reading →
Title: Crisped + Sere (Immemorial Year: Book Two) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 340 Pages Category: Science Fiction At a Glance: Crisped + Sere is a post-apocalyptic tour de force and a most worthy sequel in the Immemorial Year Series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Twenty-one days. In a world ravaged by fire and... Continue Reading →
Title: Personal Entanglement (Thorne and Dash: Book Two) Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 219 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, D/s At a Glance: The intensity between the two men is continued in this book, and the ending was a joy to read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Several months ago Thorne hired Riley as an escort.... Continue Reading →
Title: Eleventh Hour Author: Elin Gregory Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 195 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Mystery/Thriller At a Glance: Gregory displays a deft hand at crafting historical espionage with a classic touch, which is then enhanced by the touching romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Borrowed from the Secret Intelligence Service cipher department to assist Briers... Continue Reading →
Title: Misinformation Author: Keelan Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was engrossed in this story from the beginning and really wanted to know what would happen between Ethan and Charlie. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Ethan Daniels, host of a popular conservative cable news program, has never thought of... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Citizen Author: Lissa Kasey Narrator: Mike Pohlable Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 53 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story is fine as a mystery/romance. The plot is workable and progresses as you would expect. However, the audio is more than just a tiny bit grating. Reviewed By: Mike... Continue Reading →
Title: Midlife Crisis Author: Rob Rosen Publisher: Fierce Publishing Length: 182 Pages (Kindle) Category: Mystery, Comedy, Contemporary At a Glance: Humor, like so many other things, is such a subjective concept, but when it comes to authors who write it well, Rob Rosen doesn’t disappoint. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Jack is thirty-five and single once... Continue Reading →
Title: Innocent (Frozen: Book One) Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 139 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Innocent is packed with intense moments, a murder mystery, horror and a just a little psychology on different levels. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: His body is held hostage, but is his heart a prisoner, too? Gabriel... Continue Reading →
Title: Highland Hearts Author: JP Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 103 Pages Category: Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: If you are in the mood for a little somethin’, a short but satisfying somethin’, then pick up this novella; it won’t disappoint. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Callum Robertson has inherited his grandfather’s mansion in northern Scotland,... Continue Reading →
Title: Wriggle & Sparkle Author: Megan Derr Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 319 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Genderfluid, Bisexual, Pansexual At a Glance: Another phenomenal job of world building by Megan Derr, with a new take on paranormal that was quite enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Lynn is a kraken shifter in every... Continue Reading →
Title: Wet Heat Author: R.D. Hero Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 107 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller, BDSM At a Glance: I found this to be an entertaining story with some new twists on the werewolf, and especially the Alpha/Beta/Omega cannon. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Most omega werewolves want a mate and pups, but Lee Aung... Continue Reading →
Title: The Queen & the Homo Jock King Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 17 hours and 5 minutes Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: This wonderful read is powered by Lesley’s talent and Klune’s words. Buy this audio; you will not be sorry. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Do... Continue Reading →
Title: Fool’s Gold Author: Sarah Madison Publisher: Self-Published Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I feel this story began stronger than it wrapped up, what with the early poignancy of Rich and Jake’s separation, the final third or so did provide its share of pathos before concluding in the requisite romantic way.... Continue Reading →
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