Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Hell on Wheels (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: Z.A. Maxfield Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I strongly recommend this book if you enjoy the romance of falling in love—not for the first time but falling the right time. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Skyships Over Innsmouth Author: Susan Laine Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 pages Category: Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: A Lovecraftian horror adventure, perfect for those hardcore Dagon fans. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Twenty winters have passed since the Cataclysm brought down society and robbed people of their memories. Humanity, vastly reduced in numbers since... Continue Reading →
Title: Bender Author: Gene Gant Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 86 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: In the end, Bender is a powerful novella that gives the reader a glimpse into what it is to be asexual and find a lover who is willing to understand your needs. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gunslinger’s Man Author: Helena Maeve Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 240 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance At a Glance: I really liked this combination of cowboys, vampires, and the old west. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Halloran was meant to free them, but Asher has never known a harsher prison. Hiring a band of outlaws to... Continue Reading →
Title: Lime Gelatin and Other Monsters (Offbeat Crimes: Book One) Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 91 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: A fun read and a promising new series. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Kyle Monroe, his irritating new partner and their fellow freaks at the 77th Precinct must learn to work... Continue Reading →
Title: Red River (Pack Collection: Book Two) Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: The Romance Authors, LLC Run Time: 3 hours and 42 minutes Category: Paranormal Romance At a Glance: I like that Cardeno C. can think/write outside the box, and does it so well I can really believe the storyline. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Brothers Author: Ralph Josiah Bardsley Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 264 Pages Category: Literary Fiction, LGBT Fiction At a Glance: Brothers is another must read novel from an author whose writing voice speaks to me in a deeply gratifying way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At twenty-three, Jamus Cork’s plans are simple—graduate college, stay in... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Moon III: Call of the Alpha Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Length: 237 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Suspense At a Glance: If you haven't read this series yet, I highly recommend it. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: It’s been a couple years since Commander John Marion – the US Navy’s most decorated SEAL – hung... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Truth Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Seth Clayton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 29 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I thoroughly enjoyed A Kind of Truth, enhanced by a very impressive new-to-me narrator. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Rand O’Malley dreams of superstardom. He hopes to one day... Continue Reading →
Title: There's Something About Ari (Bluewater Bay: Book Two) Author: LB Gregg Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 2 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A short but satisfying second chance story, and a fun second book in the series. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Buck Ellis's future seems pretty... Continue Reading →
Title: Permanently Legless Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books, LLC Pages: 22 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A short story that has everything and left me feeling satisfied. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Only half the man he used to be -- but maybe that’s enough The Taliban may have taken both Chris’s legs, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Until I Fade: An Anthology Author: Kol Anderson Publisher: Self-Published Length: 330 Pages (Kindle) Category: Horror, Psychological Thriller At a Glance: If you've never read Kol Anderson, be it because he's new to you or because of the intimidating warnings, I would recommend starting here. From paranormal to psychological, clever twists and turns, this... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunset Lake Author: John Inman Narrator: Randall Shaffer Publisher: Dreampinner Press Run Time: 11 hours and 51 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Sunset Lake is not for the faint of heart, which turned out to be me! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Reverend Brian Lucas has a secret his congregation in the Nine Mile... Continue Reading →
Title: Better Than Bundle (Better Than Series: Books One-Four) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 726 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Four great novels make for such enjoyable reading that I can highly recommend this lovely bundle to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes you have to seek something better than what you... Continue Reading →
Title: The Night Screams Author: Devon McCormack Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I think this book is good for any age group—I was left with some positive life messages from this story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After Cal escapes a deranged kidnapper who tortured him, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitten by Mistake Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Length: 79k Words Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Bitten by Mistake is yet another reason why Annabelle Jacobs is firmly seated on my auto-read-author list. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: From animosity to searing passion in a lunar cycle… but can their bond survive?... Continue Reading →
Title: Resurrecting Elliot (Newport Boys: Book Two Author: Cate Ashwood Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 28 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The audio for this book is really well done. Buy it, read it, enjoy it. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Nightmares and panic attacks following a horrific tragedy... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul Seekers Author: Jake C. Wallace Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 330 Pages Category: New Adult, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Quite simply, an amazingly well-written mystery that kept me captivated from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Nineteen-year-old college student Levi Reed has spent his life with hollow emotions and a darkness so... Continue Reading →
Title: By Quarry Lake Author: Josephine Myles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 12k Words Category: Contemporary, Short Story At a Glance: I loved this little story for everything it is. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Still waters run deep… Tommy’s been away from his home in rural Somerset for three years. Long enough to sort out who he... Continue Reading →
Title: Valet (Rose Family Chronicles: Book One) Author: Jet Mykles Publisher: Loose Id Length: 218 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: A fabulous alternate reality Heaven Sent story from Jet Mykles that has me crying for the next book in the series! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Tyler has never worked for a great house, let... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhythm & Blues Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Self-Published Length: 76 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rhythm & Blues definitely had some fine moments, and the story was well paced and just the thing for those looking to escape into a tender love story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When life tears apart your... Continue Reading →
Title: Happy Independence Day (2nd Edition) Author: Michael Rupured Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 256 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Michael Rupured does a tremendous job of bringing historical facts and fiction together for an excellent story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Terrence Bottom wants to change the world. Little does he know the world is... Continue Reading →
Title: Open Road Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kudos to the author on another well-written and enjoyable story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Angus has been with the same guy for ten years. When his boyfriend breaks up with him the night of his thirtieth birthday party... Continue Reading →
Title: The Boy Next Door (2nd Edition) Author: Kate McMurray Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, this book didn’t do it for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Life is full of surprises and, with luck, second chances. After his father’s death, Lowell leaves the big city to... Continue Reading →
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