Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Touch the Sky (Free Fall: Book One) Authors: Christina Lee and Nyrae Dawn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 226 Pages At a Glance: Here’s hoping for more great stories and memorable characters from this duo. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Lucas Barnett and Gabriel Stewart didn’t have it easy as kids. They were only trying to... Continue Reading →
Title: 12 Courses Author: EM Lynley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 117 Pages At a Glance: I really liked everything about 12 Courses, right down to how the author labeled her chapters. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Thom Kennedy Leyton returns to San Francisco to take up the reins of Graze, one of the city’s best... Continue Reading →
Title: Any Closer Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 1 hour and 51 minutes At a Glance: Mary Calmes is a no-brainer auto-read, and Greg Tremblay…what a talent and a great resource for all authors who want their book narrated by one of the best. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Charlie... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowman Author: Isabelle Rowan Narrator: Brad Walton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 32 minutes At a Glance: Isabelle Rowan's wonderful shined through this narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: We all find ways to run away. Some do it in seclusion, others in the arms of lovers. Since the death of his... Continue Reading →
Title: Prince of the Playhouse (Love in Laguna: Book Three) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages At a Glance: I wish I could recommend this one. I really wanted to love Ru’s story. But, the delivery was just so over the top, and there were so many moments that I couldn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Rustic Memory (Rustic: Book Two) Author: Nic Starr Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 159 Pages At a Glance: All in all, Rustic Memory is a lovely story of healing and second chances that needed just a bit more page time to make it complete. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Tyler Samuels had his reasons for leaving the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Copper Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 176 Pages At a Glance: If you are looking for a lighthearted romance, then you may want to pass on this one, but I would say don’t—you will miss out on a truly great love story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Jaded lord, stalwart cop, instant... Continue Reading →
Title: The 13th Hex: A Hexworld Short Story Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 53 Pages At a Glance: Hex World: yet another brilliant Jordan L. Hawk world being built from the ground up, and one I can’t wait to know more about. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Romance. Magic. Murder. Dominic Kopecky dreamed... Continue Reading →
Title: Stars & Stripes (Cut & Run: Book Six) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: J.F. Harding Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 10 hours and 19 minutes At a Glance: Stars & Stripes, the audiobook, is a highly recommended addition to your collection, if you love the Cut & Run series. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Special Agents... Continue Reading →
Title: Setting his Owl A-Twitter Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 106 Pages At a Glance: For fans of this series, this is another cute and fun and smexy story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Lifting the spirits of another can lift your own spirits, too. Hector is fresh out... Continue Reading →
Title: Manties in a Twist (The Subs Club: Book Three) Author: J.A. Rock Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 325 Pages At a Glance: This book is funny; it’s poignant; it’s deep; it’s lighthearted; the characters are flawed; they are perfect; they are loving; they are human; and the message of the book—that life doesn’t have... Continue Reading →
Title: Until September Author: Chris Scully Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 288 Pages At a Glance: Until September just hit all my 5 star buttons! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: As a teenager, Archie Noblesse clawed his way out of the poverty, heartache, and abuse of the reservation and left his family behind. Desperate to shake... Continue Reading →
Title: The Lightning-Struck Heart Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 19 hours and 48 minutes At a Glance: How do you review perfection? You don’t…you just gush and hope you don’t make a fool of yourself. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Once upon a time, in an alleyway in the slums... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Love: The Perfect Size for You Author: Lily G. Blunt Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 70 Pages At a Glance: There really isn’t anything I can say as a criticism to this story. It was fun, fast-paced, and surpassed my expectations. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A male escort takes on an inexperienced client and... Continue Reading →
Title: Forgive and Forget Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Pages/Word Count: 194 Pages At a Glance: For the most part, I enjoyed this cute tale of romance and intrigue. Joe and Tom were really sweet together. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: He's hot. He's dangerous. And he can't remember anything. As the owner of... Continue Reading →
Title: Half Pass Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 208 Pages At a Glance: Half Pass is a book I couldn’t put down—not necessarily because it was so different from anything else I’ve ever read but because Astrid Amara’s storytelling is so engaging and I just enjoyed spending time with its characters. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Beyond the Sea Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: This novel has one clear message: love is love, and for these two characters nothing more need be said. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Two straight guys. One desert island. Even if it means quitting their boy band mid-tour, Troy... Continue Reading →
Title: Unrelenting Feelings (Pickleville: Book Eight) Author: April Kelley Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 101 Pages At a Glance: An interesting novella about second chances, making amends, forgiveness and moving on when the time is right. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Robyn Heath has made a pretty good life for himself away from Pickleville. He loves... Continue Reading →
Titles: Ghosts and House Hunt (The Power of Zero: Books Two and Three) Author: Jackie Keswick Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 112 and 300 Pages At a Glance: This is an intriguing series and I highly recommend all three books. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Ghosts — Jack Horwood doesn’t do families. Or Christmas. From the... Continue Reading →
Title: Job Hunt (The Power of Zero: Book One) Author: Jackie Keswick Narrator: Fox Ballard Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 38 minutes At a Glance: I highly recommend Job Hunt if you want an excellent double thriller with a budding romance entwined. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: You don't greet your new boss... Continue Reading →
Title: Finley (Sunset Cove: Book One) Author: Ella Frank Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 360 Pages At a Glance: Finley was fun. Sooo romantic and lovely, but without being overdone. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It's time to come home, Finn. It’s been seven years since Daniel Finley left his hometown in Florida for the hustle and... Continue Reading →
Title: Inversion Point (Chaos Station: Book Four) Author: Jenn Burke and Kelly Jensen Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages At a Glance: The best book in the Chaos Station series yet! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Zander and Felix's relationship has been to the brink and back: the Human-Stin War, imprisonment and an actual death/resurrection. Zander's death,... Continue Reading →
Title: Promises: Part 2 Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 336 Pages At a Glance: There is one thing about A.E. Via’s stories—she does manage to get me involved in them emotionally, whether I like it or not. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Roman “Quick” Webb is one badass bounty hunter on the crime-filled streets... Continue Reading →
Title: Ink and Shadows Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 11 hours and 8 minutes At a Glance: I definitely want more! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Kismet Andreas lives in fear of the shadows. For the young tattoo artist, the shadows hold more than darkness. He is certain of his... Continue Reading →
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