Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Shadows Deceive Series: Psychic Detective Mysteries: Book Three Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 266 Pages Category: Murder Mystery, Paranormal At a Glance: S.C. Wynne doles this story out in terrific pitch and timing, and the moments before Liam and Thompson have the chance to reconcile truly is the stuff of impeccable romantic suspense.... Continue Reading →
Title: His Lordship's Secret Series: His Lordship's Mysteries: Book One Author: Samantha SoRelle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 329 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Mystery At a Glance: A great twist to the mystery at the end of His Lordship's Secret drives the story to its dangerous climax. I'm counting this one a win, a lucky find,... Continue Reading →
Title: Ember Boys Series: Flint and Tinder: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 213 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, New Adult At a Glance: Fans of the Hollow Folk series will not want to miss this dangerous and emotionally volatile new chapter in that -verse. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Emmett Bradley thinks his adventures... Continue Reading →
Title: To Find Him and Love Him Again: Vol. Two Series: Tyack & Frayne Mysteries: Book Ten Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 164 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Magical Realism At a Glance: Harper Fox writes such a lovely contemporary romance, but her gift for storytelling transcends when she architects the multifaceted realms of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Hazard and Somerset: Off Duty Volume Two Series: Hazard and Somerset: A Union of Swords Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 178 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Ashe throws Emery and John-Henry into heartwarming scenes with their daughter, into sexier moments when they're alone together, into times when the romantic gestures are... Continue Reading →
Title: The Immortal City Series: The Sacred Dark: Book Two Author: May Peterson Publisher: Carina Press Length: 258 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The Immortal City is stunning in its landscapes, its characterizations, and has left me anxious for the next book in the series to see where May Peterson's imagination might ask readers... Continue Reading →
Title: After Felix Series: Close Proximity: Book Three Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: After Felix is definitively Lily Morton and mightily romantic. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Sometimes the best love stories come in two parts. When Felix met handsome journalist Max Travers, it was lust... Continue Reading →
Title: The Keeper of Bees Series: Hazard and Somerset: A Union of Swords: Book Five Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 369 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Action packed, heart-pounding suspense and danger and intrigue somehow…somehow…ends on a thoroughly romantic note, and I can’t wait to see where Em and John, and their family,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Friend Scheme Author: Cale Dietrich Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Length: 352 Pages Category: Young Adult/Teen Romance At a Glance: While there were some sweet and hopeful moments among the drama in this book, I also wish I could say I liked it more. Rating: 2 Stars Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: High schooler Matt's... Continue Reading →
Title: Pieces of Us Series: Missing Pieces: Book Three Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 50k Words (approx.) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Pieces of Us is an effortless read, warm and hopeful, full of love and compassion, friendship and found family, and doesn't ask too much of readers who are simply looking... Continue Reading →
Title: The Fell of Dark Author: Caleb Roehrig Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Length: 384 Pages Category: Young Adult, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Excellent world building, a creative use of historical figures, and an abundance of danger and intrigue come together to make The Fell of Dark one of the best books I've read so far... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Warren's Profession Series: Aubrey & Lindsey: Book One Author: Sebastian Nothwell Publisher: Self-Published Length: 366 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Hurt/comfort, betrayal and intrigue, bribery and attempted murder, and a heartfelt love story make Mr. Warren's Profession another winning read from Sebastian Nothwell. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lindsey Althorp, the only... Continue Reading →
Title: Unhallowed Series: Rath & Rune: Book One Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 279 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Fantasy At a Glance: Unhallowed begins what is certain to be another excellent and action-packed series from Jordan L. Hawk. I'm one rejoicing reader right now, to be back in this widdershins world he's created.... Continue Reading →
Title: André Series: High Rise: Book Two Author: Jayce Ellis Publisher: Carina Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: André is an Office Romance lovers romance, and by the end, I was totally gone for both him and his one-night-stand/intern/love interest, Marcus. At its heart, this is a story about figuring out... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stopping Place Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 71 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: The Stopping Place may be short on page count, but it’s long on emotion and delivers a happy ending that more than satisfied the sentimental side in me. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Simeon Frith is recovering... Continue Reading →
Title: Frankenstein Builds a Boyfriend Series: Fangville High: Book One Author: Dylan James Publisher: Deep Hearts YA Length: 142 Pages Category: Young Adult, Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Dylan James put a lot of heart and imagination into Frankenstein Builds a Boyfriend. At times sweet, funny, and delightfully quirky, the story is not... Continue Reading →
Title: Just Like That Series: Albin Academy: Book One Author: Cole McCade Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Overall, I appreciated that the author’s voice served the story he told in a complementary way, but in the end, I think my expectations exceeded what was delivered. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: His Horizon Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 319 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: His Horizon is made of romance, in its entirety, front to back and everywhere in between. What a gorgeous world to spend some time in. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Temperatures rise when there are two cooks in... Continue Reading →
Title: Pieces of Me Series: Missing Pieces: Book Two Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Walker keeps building more warmth upon already heartwarming moments. These books are nothing less than a breath of hope at a wearying time. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Justin's recovery is slow,... Continue Reading →
Title: Her Lady's Honor Author: Renée Dahlia Publisher: Carina Press Length: 253 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Lesbian Romance At a Glance: I can’t say that I loved Her Lady’s Honor as much as I wanted to, but it’s not without some lovely moments along the way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The war might be over,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall Author: Sebastian Nothwell Publisher: Self-Published Length: 416 Pages Category: Gothic Romance, F/F Romance At a Glance: Nothwell offers up plenty of twists and turns along with some unexpected details and interests that keeps the story flowing at a steady pace and left me guessing how things would resolve as... Continue Reading →
Title: Depart, Depart! Author: Sim Kern Publisher: Stelliform Press Length: 81 Pages Category: Literary Fiction, Current Events, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: Depart, Depart! is apocalyptic and dystopian in a sense, but it is not without the hope of good overcoming the evils that men do, and I was left impressed by its overall delivery. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Hold Fast Author: Sebastian Nothwell Publisher: Self-Published Length: 295 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Delivered in a voice that lends itself well to the period in which the story is set, Nothwell tells a classic tale of romance with the requisite complications, drama, past trauma, and, of course, a happily ever after.... Continue Reading →
Title: Coming in First Place Series: Between the Teeth: Book One Author: Taylor Fitzpatrick Publisher: Self-Published Length: 170 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult, Hockey Romance At a Glance: Fitzpatrick writes with such an easygoing style and has a knack for creating characters I adore, even when they’re being grumpy at the guys who love them... Continue Reading →
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