Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Red Dirt Christmas (Red Dirt Heart: Book 3.5) Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 54 Pages At a Glance: A wonderful Red Dirt holiday treat from Down Under. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Travis had been here at Sutton Station for just over a year. We were technically engaged, not that we’d told anyone.... Continue Reading →
Title: Sleeping ‘til Sunrise (A Mangrove Story) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: Mary Calmes is the queen of banter and this book is no exception, it just doesn’t get any better. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Everyone in Mangrove, Florida, knows Fire Chief Essien Dodd is a saint.... Continue Reading →
Title: Reeling Through the Fall Author: Zarah Detand Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 115 Pages At a Glance: Reeling Through the Fall is a nice little tale to dig into when you’re looking for a bit of angst and a sweet resolution. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Three years. It's been three years since Sven made the... Continue Reading →
Title: No! Jocks Don’t Date Guys (The Jock Series: Book Two) Author: Wade Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 294 Pages At a Glance: I think this was a good follow up to the first book in the series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: What is a sexy soccer stud supposed to do when “following family... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Like Thunder (Something Like Series: Book Six) Author: Jay Bell Narrator: Kevin R. Free Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 17 hours and 27 minutes At a Glance: An excellent writer and an excellent narrator=perfection! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: This isn't a coming out story. Nor is it the tale of a lonely heart-seeking companionship.... Continue Reading →
Title: Scenes from Adelaide Road Author: Helena Stone Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 164 Pages At a Glance: Helena Stone excels at creating a voice for Lennart that keeps the reader fully invested in his life. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Can a young man find the courage he never knew he had when faced with losing everything... Continue Reading →
Title: After the Horses: A Dan Sharp Mystery Author: Jeffrey Round Publisher: Dundurn Publishing Pages/Word Count: 312 Pages At a Glance: Besides penning a well written mystery, Mr. Round addresses all types of issues within the gay community, as well as immigration, and takes us on a journey throughout Canada. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dan... Continue Reading →
Titles: One Breath, One Bullet and Dominant Predator (The Borders War: Books 1 and 2) Author: S.A. McAuley Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 53k/50k Words At a Glance: So much action. So much intrigue. So many heart-stopping situations and incredible characters ... I can’t get enough of this story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurbs: One Breath, One Bullet: Face... Continue Reading →
Title: Candy Canes & Coffee Beans Author: Saxon Hawke Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 65 Pages At a Glance: An absolutely adorable feel-good Christmas story that will leave a smile on your face. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Will Christmas' biggest fan get his own taste of holiday magic? Asher Rye lives for happiness - for... Continue Reading →
Title: Roped (Guards of Folsom: Book Four) Author: SJD Peterson Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours At a Glance: Great book and great narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Life has been known by a series of constants. Violence, anger, drugs, sex, death, heartbreak, pain, fear and the most common, hunger. Always... Continue Reading →
Title: The Sacrifice and Other Stories Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 416 Pages At a Glance: There is an enjoyable story for everyone in this eclectic mix of fantasy stories. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: A sickly man seeks recovery in a seaside cottage. A temple slave tends a man due to be sacrificed.... Continue Reading →
Title: My Hometown Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Just because My Hometown didn't hit the mark with me, doesn't mean other readers won't enjoy it. Give it a whirl. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Jimmy Brink and Eric Halter grew up together in a small country town. While... Continue Reading →
Title: Old Acquaintance (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 37 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely love Avon Gale's writing. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Andrew Starling thought when he sold his medical database software to a national corporation, it would finally give him and his wife the financial... Continue Reading →
Title: War (The Four Horsemen: Book Two) Author: T.A. Chase Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 172 Pages At a Glance: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in a romance novel? Yes, please! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Fighting the battle in his own heart, War must find peace before he can find love. War destroyed an entire... Continue Reading →
Title: Driven Snow (A Pennymaker Tale) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: I love how Tara Lain took this fairytale theme and turned the story into a wonderful M/M contemporary fantasy romance. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Young Snowden “Snow” Reynaldi is brilliant, beautiful, and alone. Though he’s shy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Miracles of a Recently Fallen Spruce (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 26 Pages At a Glance: What a fantastically hilarious and fun read this was! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Paxton Peterson’s favorite day of the year is his annual Gay Boy Christmas dinner. He’s checked... Continue Reading →
Title: The Professor and the Smuggler Author: Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 222 Pages At a Glance: The Professor and the Smuggler is easily my favorite of this writing duos many books. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A grumpy smuggler meets a bumbling professor and treasure is found. An explorer at heart,... Continue Reading →
Title: Round and Round (Bronco’s Boys: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Andrew Grey created a fitting end to this series with Kevin’s story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When it comes to love, Kevin Foster can’t seem to win. Some consider him a hero, but dousing... Continue Reading →
Title: The Millionaire Upstairs (Dreamspun Desires) Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 198 Pages At a Glance: If you're in the mood for a fun, well-written, well-researched, office romance with just a bit of drama, I'm sure you'll enjoy The Millionaire Upstairs as much as I did! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: He might... Continue Reading →
Title: Demon of Mine Author: Rayna Vause Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I couldn’t put the book down, wondering how the story would end. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Climbing the corporate ladder can be hell…. As a collections demon, Zavier grants his “clients” one wish in exchange for their souls.... Continue Reading →
Title: Dreaming of You Author: Ethan Day Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 143 Pages At a Glance: I did not find this reissue of the 2009 novel Dreaming Of You to be one of Mr. Day’s stronger works. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Restaurateur Aden Ingle has been in love with the perfect man since... Continue Reading →
Title: Grateful (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 40 Pages At a Glance: I definitely recommend this fun little read! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Nate Roth’s latest dumb stunt has left him with a broken arm, black eye, and stitched chin—and extra trepidation about visiting his family for... Continue Reading →
Title: Against the Grain (Thirds: Book Five) Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 58 minutes At a Glance: Awesome on every level. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: As the fiercest Defense Agent at the THIRDS, Destructive Delta’s Ash Keeler is foul-mouthed and foul-tempered. But his hard-lined approach always... Continue Reading →
Title: Kian’s Alpha (Dark Hollow Wolf Pack: Book Thirteen) Author: Shannon West Publisher: Dark Hollows Press Pages/Word Count: 127 Pages At a Glance: So, do I recommend this book? If you’ve read the rest of the series, then yes. However, if you have not, I can’t say that I do. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Kian had a... Continue Reading →
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