Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Crash & Burn (Cut & Run: Book Nine) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: J.F. Harding Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 10 hours and 44 minutes At a Glance: J.F. Harding did a great job narrating—it’s not his fault I didn’t like how this series ended. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: It’s been five years since Special... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dandelion for Tulip (Beings in Love: Book Six) Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Fairy Tale At a Glance: Highly recommended for fans of a slow building story between two damaged guys who are both afraid that they can’t really have what they want. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Against the Rules (Boundaries: Book Two) Author: A.R. Barley Publisher: Carina Press Length: 169 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, BDSM At a Glance: While this book might work on every level for some readers, it failed to deliver for me. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Kelly O'Connor's out of control. An RA at Halton University, he... Continue Reading →
Title: A Taste of Honey Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Torquere Press Length: 105 Pages Category: M/M Romance, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A Taste of Honey was another fun read from this writing team. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Boone Phillips needs a girlfriend and fast! His family reunion is approaching, and if he shows up... Continue Reading →
Title: Forgive and Forget Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I love me a good amnesia story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: He's hot. He's dangerous. And he can't remember anything. As the owner of Apple’n Pies, Joe Applin... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stolen Suitor Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance, Western At a Glance: I really enjoyed this Dreamspun Desires genre story, but the accents threw me a bit in the narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: His future was set until a... Continue Reading →
Title: Dawn Over Dayfield Author: Karenna Colcroft Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Dawn Over Dayfield is well written, with suspense and tension filled moments, and there were quite a few characters that made the story creepy. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After the death of his adoptive mother, Andy Forrest... Continue Reading →
Title: The Prince’s Psalm Author: Eric Shaw Quinn Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 480 Pages Category: Historical, Spiritual At a Glance: This is a rather special work. I recommend it for the story, for the style, and for the ability of both of those things together to take the reader to another place and time. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Absinthe of Malice (Sinners Series: Book Five) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: I was expecting a great book. I was wrong. What I got was to be a part of a spectacular journey. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: We’re getting the band back together. Those five words... Continue Reading →
Title: Practice Makes Perfect (Housemates: Book Three) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 54k Words Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Practice Makes Perfect is another thoroughly charming addition to the Housemates series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Getting experience with the guy next door seems like a great idea—until the lines blur. Dev, a geeky... Continue Reading →
Title: Foxe Tail (Skylar Foxe Mysteries: Book One) Author: Haley Walsh Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: MLR Press Run Time: 8 hours and 9 minutes Category: Mystery At a Glance: Haley Walsh and Joel Leslie combined are simply perfection! Blurb: Gay teacher Skyler Foxe thought teaching English Lit was murder. Wait till he falls into the... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Dogs and Drag Queens (Rose and Thorne: Book One) Author: Julie Lynn Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 138 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you are looking for a clever romance with a little bit of action and some funny moments, then Bad Dogs and Drag Queens is the story for... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Family Author: Connie Bailey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A super sweet, low angst read. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When you find your family, you'll do anything to keep it. When Charles Macquarrie inherits a fortune and an international clothing company, he also inherits three... Continue Reading →
Title: Spy Stuff Authors: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: JMS Books LLC Length: 226 pages Category: Young Adult, Transgender, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A stealth trans boy falls in love with a straight boy; this was a cute contemporary young adult romance, and I’d recommend it for all teens, especially those who are on the... Continue Reading →
Title: Status Update (#gaymers) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 189 Pages At a Glance: This story has opposites attract, a bit of angst, cute dogs, coming out and family drama. What more could you want?! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Adrian Gottlieb is winning at life. He's a successful video game designer with... Continue Reading →
Title: Snakes Among Sweet Flowers Author: Jason Huffman-Black Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Snakes Among Sweet Flowers is suspenseful, dangerous, and was an absolute page turner for me. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Two-time ex-con Camden Sanders has decided that Hog Mountain—an isolated community on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia—is... Continue Reading →
Title: Wolfsong Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 400 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This book delivered all I could hope for and more. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Ox was twelve when his daddy taught him a very valuable lesson. He said that Ox wasn’t worth anything and people would never understand... Continue Reading →
Title: Ride a Stud Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Length: 35 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance, Erotica At a Glance: This book is a solid 3.5 star read, just take it for what it is—a light read with likable characters and a HEA with, yeah, hot cowboy sex. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sequel to... Continue Reading →
Title: Breathing Betrayal (Elemental Evidence: Book One) Authors: Bellora Quinn and Sadie Rose Bermingham Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 243 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Breathing Betrayal is a well written story and a definite page turner. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Every breath brings them closer to love, and a killer. Jake Chivis... Continue Reading →
Title: Seducing his Reluctant Vampire (A Loving Nip: Book Nine) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 92 Pages At a Glance: Seducing His Reluctant Vampire is one of my favorite installments of this series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Just a little Love Bite: Some bonds should never be forged, and others should never... Continue Reading →
Title: Names Can Never Hurt Me Author: Wade Kelly Narrator: Jack Amber Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 hours and 18 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Overall, this was a well-crafted and enjoyable love story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: What if sexuality wasn’t a definable thing and labels merely got in the way?... Continue Reading →
Title: Withered + Sere (Immemorial Year: Book One) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 280 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This book is dark, full of despair, nightmares, living and dead and blood—lots of blood—and, oh my golly, it is brilliant! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Once upon a time, humanity could no longer... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bridge Author: Rachel Lou Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Young Adult, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: I found myself enthralled by the world the author created. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Everett Hallman might not be the world’s most powerful witch, but he does his part by helping wayward souls find their... Continue Reading →
Title: The Right Time (Right and Wrong: Book Three) Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 2 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I fully recommend this book and the narration. There is a lot to enjoy here. Things that will make you smile and things that... Continue Reading →
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