Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Clique (Heartsville) Author: Jayden Brooks Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 78 Pages At a Glance: Funny, sweet, and sarcastic, Clique is a story about taking risks, hanging on, and fighting for something real. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Adam Locke’s youthful looks aren’t the blessing everyone seems to think. At twenty-eight, he’s a successful photographer with... Continue Reading →
Title: Jesse’s Diner (Hope Collection) Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 112 Pages At a Glance: What I loved most about this story was its simplicity. Right to the point, no angst, no miscommunication. Just two people finding love and companionship for all the right reasons. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Two men with a... Continue Reading →
Title: Discovery (Drakyl Ranch: Book One) Author: Thianna Durston Publisher: NQWYE Press Pages/Word Count: 154 Pages At a Glance: Discovery is a good beginning to the Drakyl Ranch series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Living in Montana and working the ranch is all Aaron wants to do for the rest of his life. Diagnosed as allergic... Continue Reading →
Title: Home to Danger Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend this book, as it was an engaging and easy read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Jason Sinclair isn’t very good at relationships, which is no surprise given a childhood with an eccentric father and an unloving,... Continue Reading →
Title: Another Shot (Heartsville) Author: J.H. Knight Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 74 Pages At a Glance: Definitely recommended for fans of shorter works with some angsty moments and a happy ending. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The town of Heartsville means something different to everyone who lives there. For Aaron Forester, it’s a gay-friendly buffer between... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets and High Spirits (Secrets: Book Four) Author: Lou Harper Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 137 Pages At a Glance: I found this an enjoyable book, and I plan to go back to the first three books to read the stories of the other characters I met in Secrets and High Spirits. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Other Side of the Line Author: Marguerite Labbe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 330 Pages At a Glance: Other Side of the Line is a journey of love and endurance you will not want to miss. I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Caleb Hudson and Hal Zimmer became best friends... Continue Reading →
Title: Heart Scarab (Taking Shield: Book Two) Author: Anna Butler Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 300 Pages At a Glance: Fast-paced, thrilling sequel to the first book in the series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: In Heart Scarab, set more than a year and a half after Gyrfalcon, Shield Captain Bennet’s company is on a planet in... Continue Reading →
Title: Unscripted (Heartsville) Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages At a Glance: Fun, sweet, adorable, charming—Unscripted is all that and a little more. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Theater manager Teddy Carbone's life has gone pretty much according to script... until now. To his surprise, Teddy finds himself co-owner of the Oasis Theater... Continue Reading →
Title: Stygian Author: Santino Hassell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 217 Pages At a Glance: I loved this book. I recommend Stygian to anyone who loves horror, paranormal, and dark m/m romance. Reviewed By: JJ Blurb: Jeremy has been isolated and adrift since the death of his brother. Most people just see him as the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Merchant and the Clergyman Author: Summer Devon and Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 186 Pages At a Glance: If you’re looking for well written historical romance, you can’t go wrong with these two authors. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A village clergyman Curate James Fletcher is content shepherding his parishioners through the good... Continue Reading →
Title: Bookmarked (Heartsville) Author: Piper Vaughn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 82 Pages At a Glance: The writing is tight, the pacing is great, the dialogue sharp, and I really enjoyed the characters. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: To save his bookstore from closing, Mark Werner realizes it’s going to take a miracle—like getting reclusive, best-selling author Shepherd... Continue Reading →
BLURB: Deputy Roman Charsguard survived Afghanistan where he lost his best friend—his K-9 handler James. Roman was a military dog until two years ago when he developed the ability to shift into a human. It’s not easy to learn how to be a man. He found a place to live in Mad Creek, a haven... Continue Reading →
Title: Bare for You (Outback Skies: Book Three) Author: Lexxie Couper Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 111 Pages At a Glance: Bare for You is an entertaining story of love in the outback. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Not all cowboys ride horses. Jeremy Craig is on the cusp of being named the deputy prime minister... Continue Reading →
Title: Falling Awake Author: Kage Alan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 84 pages At a Glance: True romance, fantasy, and comfort food all packed into eighty-four pages makes for the perfect combination and a great story! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Imagine waking up in a place you can’t remember, with a face you don’t recognize, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Into the Arena (Lionhearts: Book Four) Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 146 Pages At a Glance: The book starts off strong, but some parts were too much of a stretch. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: He will fight for the one he loves, no matter what it takes. Cesare Bianco is a shifter without... Continue Reading →
Title: A Prayer for the Dead (A Tom and Stanley Novel) Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I was entertained by the entire series, and I look forward to the next mystery from Mr. Banis to see what he has in store for Tom and Stanley. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: First Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 296 Pages At a Glance: In spite of some flaws, this was a gorgeously written love story. Blurb: It’s taken Tommy Newsome a while to get his head around being gay. Growing up in a small town in Georgia, hasn’t prepared him for the more liberal... Continue Reading →
Title: First Steps Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 104 Pages At a Glance: First Steps is a tooth-achingly sweet romance. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Abandoned by his partner in the wilds of Alaska, Peter is pretty much at the end of his rope. He has a cabin falling down around his ears,... Continue Reading →
Title: Devotion (Forbes Mates: Book One Author: Grace R. Duncan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Devotion is a solid story that shows us the connection between destined mates, not just the lust but also the love. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Finley Cooper is tired of waiting for his destined mate... Continue Reading →
Title: Emily’s Magical Bejeweled Codpiece Author: B. Snow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 48 Pages At a Glance: I’m giving this short story a high recommendation for those who have a quirky sense of humor. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Tom, museum curator and expert in Renaissance jewelry, doesn’t think his boyfriend Peter is “The One.”... Continue Reading →
Title: Stand and Deliver Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 102 Pages At a Glance: A lusty and erotic guilty pleasure read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A tale of dark, dangerous highwaymen and the man they take captive. When Lucien Mayer, 14th Earl of Ravensberry is taken hostage by a gang of highwaymen,... Continue Reading →
Title: Without a Net Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 266 Pages At a Glance: Without a Net just needed a bit more attention to details in order to work out a few inconsistencies in the story. Blurb: Oliver Robertson has been assigned to go undercover in one of the shade clubs that litter... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunshine is Overrated (The Vamp for Me Series #3) Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 112 Pages At a Glance: An excellent addition to a fun and sweet series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Life with vamps is never easy. Abernathy Meyers is already mated to a vamp, Zebulon. It’s just too bad... Continue Reading →
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