Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Two Pet Dicks Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Fast paced, silly and sweet, this novel is a delightful romp that will leave you smiling. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Old friends and business partners, Maitland Carter and Lenny Fritz, may not be the two sharpest pickle forks... Continue Reading →
Title: Desmond and Garrick (Desmond and Garrick: Book Two) Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: A direct sequel to the first book, the ending is sure to please. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: As the vain and self-absorbed poets continue their campaign of destruction in Dryden Abbey, Garrick finds himself struggling... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Heart (Cole McGinnis: Book Six) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (Early Purchase) Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: Dirty Heart is a poignant and perfect end to Cole, Rick and Ben’s story. And a perfect beginning to Cole and Jae’s happily-ever-after. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Former LAPD detective Cole McGinnis’s life... Continue Reading →
Title: Never Let Go of Hope Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 112 Pages At a Glance: A lovely romance starring mature characters dealing with real life challenges and insecurities. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Well-known artist Ellis Williams is in a slump and feeling all his fifty-three years. He's lost the joy which... Continue Reading →
Title: The Angel of 13th Street (2nd Edition) Author: Eden Winters Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Pages/Word Count: 202 Pages At a Glance: The Angel of 13th Street gives you a good hit right to the feels. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Noah Everett shed his rent boy existence for a bar and helping young men get... Continue Reading →
Title: Pint-Sized Protector (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book Thirty) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 97 Pages At a Glance: A sweet episode of this series that stars a shy cat shifter who has only known abuse, and the strong wolf mate who only wants to protect him. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Cayden... Continue Reading →
Title: Lay It Down Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 126 Pages At a Glance: If you love a quick read with a bit of fun and some ooey-gooey love-at-first-sight, you just might eat this up! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Paradise can be hell. Most people would say being stranded in the villa... Continue Reading →
Title: The Water Thief Author: Jane Kindred Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 281 Pages At a Glance: If this review sounds a bit messed up… Well, that’s how The Water Thief made me feel after I finished reading it. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: It takes a con to expose a con. But this con could... Continue Reading →
Title: Trial by Fire Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Pages/Word Count: 228 Pages At a Glance: BA Tortuga takes us through many different emotions and, as always, gives us many memorable characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: One Aussie. One Texan. One baby. One hell of a fight. When his sister and her husband... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain’s Men (Adrift: Book One) Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 67 Pages At a Glance: Based on this book, I will read every m/m book this author writes. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The Prayer and her crew have been lost in space for four years. Thomas is lonely and homesick; Zachery... Continue Reading →
Title: Out of Frame: In Focus Author: Megan Erickson Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) LLC Pages/Word Count: 203 Pages At a Glance: If you’re a fan of this series—and, how could you not be—you definitely need to add this one to the collection. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Perpetually shy, Quinn Mathers is content to remain in... Continue Reading →
Title: Lucky in Loveland Author: K-lee Klein Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 120 Pages At a Glance: K-lee Klein introduces us to her style of loving, and it is pure romantic gold. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Loveland, Colorado is a special place all year around, a community of creativity and art, with scenic views and majestic... Continue Reading →
Title: Convincing the Secretary (London Legal: Book Three) Author: Ava March Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 100 Pages At a Glance: If you love Ava March’s brand of historical romance, Convincing the Secretary adds another tick to the win column. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Business and pleasure is a mix no gentleman should consider. Lord... Continue Reading →
Title: Traveling Light Author: Lloyd A. Meeker Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages At a Glance: Traveling Light is a deep and thought provoking story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: An eye for an eye…. Ian McCandless is a hospice nurse, training to become a shaman. When his mentor orders him to make peace with... Continue Reading →
Title: The President's Husband Author: Michael Murphy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: An interesting premise that fell a bit flat for me. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When an assassin’s bullet strikes his predecessor, Grayson Alexander becomes the first openly gay President of the United States and his husband, David Hammond,... Continue Reading →
Title: Mending the Rift Author: Chris T. Kat Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: I believe that author Chris T. Kat has really good stories to tell, but this latest offering suffered due to too many unresolved elements that ending up muddying the story line. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: In a... Continue Reading →
Title: Between Ghosts Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: Between Ghosts wasn’t perfect. It wasn’t my favorite of Leigh’s books, but it was still very, very good. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In 2003, journalist Connor Regan marched through London to add his voice to a million others, decrying... Continue Reading →
Title: Bound (Guards of Folsom: Book Five) Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend this book! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Tek Cain & Jamie Ryan work at the Guards of Folsom BDSM club. After two years on the run from their old motorcycle club and the... Continue Reading →
Title: Night and Day (2nd Edition) Author: Rowan Speedwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 52 Pages At a Glance: Rowan Speedwell’s unique delivery of Night and Day tells a charming and fantastical and sweetly romantic story. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Nate Pederowski is about as far down as he can go when he’s tipped to... Continue Reading →
Title: Shaken Author: Jenna Jones Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 101 Pages At a Glance: This is a well-written story of literal second chances. I just wish I had enjoyed reading it more. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: One year ago, Sebastian and Patrick got married so that Patrick would have full legal rights to be... Continue Reading →
Title: Fermenting (Beer and Clay: Book Five) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 107 Pages At a Glance: All in all, Fermenting is a nicely written and fast paced short story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Christian needs what Peter has to give him, but will he let himself have it? With Toby’s stalker... Continue Reading →
Title: Second Hand (A Tucker Springs Novel) Author: Heidi Cullinan and Marie Sexton Narrator:: Iggy Toma Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 5 hours and 11 minutes At a Glance: Second Hand is a great listen, one I would recommend, and Tucker Springs is a great series made new in audiobooks. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Paul... Continue Reading →
Title: Whippersnapper Author: Michael Rupured Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: A strong and diverse character driven story that pulled me in and kept me rooting for all the protagonists to get their happily-ever-afters. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Tellumo Magnamater is a fresh-out-of-college, first-year English teacher at Salt Lick County High... Continue Reading →
Title: The Two Gentlemen of Altona (Playing the Fool: Book One) Authors: Lisa Henry and J.A. Rock Narrator:: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 5 hours and 11 minutes At a Glance: Nick J. Russo gave an excellent performance. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Mischief, thou art afoot. Special Agent Ryan "Mac" McGuinness is... Continue Reading →
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