Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Infernal Affairs Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 87 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Infernal Affairs offers readers a quick and entertaining read, and a great way to spend a couple of hours on a weekend afternoon. It is delightfully Jordan L. Hawk, which really says it all. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gravity of Us Author: Phil Stamper Publisher: Bloomsbury Length: 320 Pages Category: Young Adult/Teen At a Glance: All in all, this was a super fun story, and a great own-voices debut from Stamper. I hope to see much more from him in the future! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Cal wants to be a... Continue Reading →
Title: A Beautiful Crime Author: Christopher Bollen Publisher: HarperCollins Length: 400 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: While I could have done with fewer detours into the minutiae of Venice—there is little doubt the author knows and loves her in personal ways—the suspense of how this crime drama would resolve itself, and if Nick and... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder at the World's Fair Series: Clockwork Quigley Chronicles: Book One Author: M.J. Lyons Publisher: Self-Published Length: 287 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, Murder Mystery, Action/Adventure Fantasy, Steampunk At a Glance: After a bit of a slow start, Murder at the World’s Fair picks up steam and earns full marks for imagination, creativity, and the... Continue Reading →
Title: Police Brutality Series: Hazard and Somerset: Union of Swords: Book Two Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 422 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: Police Brutality is what every Gregory Ashe novel is. Essentially Everything. I am spent and I can’t wait for more. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: For the first time in... Continue Reading →
Title: Triangulation Series: Borealis Investigations: Book Two Author: Gregory Ashe Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 48 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I love Ashe’s storytelling style. It’s real, and gritty, and completely engrossing. I am so hooked on this series, you guys, and I now can’t imagine anyone else... Continue Reading →
Title: Everyday History Author: Alice Archer Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 318 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: If you’ve ever read a book and wanted to bask in it, not only for the content of its characters but because of the character of its content, Everyday History is that book. The story, much like... Continue Reading →
Title: Principles of Spookology Series: The Spectral Files: Book Two Author: S.E. Harmon Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 330 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Despite the perhaps inevitable comparisons to the PsyCop series made along the way, there's a compelling whodunnit wrapped up in this entertaining read. Principles of Spookology offers... Continue Reading →
Title: The Edge of the World Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 212 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Overall, another lovely read, and I know people are going to fall in love with Ollie and Shay. Even though this one had a slightly slower start for me, I had no doubt Leigh... Continue Reading →
Title: Anhaga Author: Lisa Henry Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 262 Pages Category: Fantasy, Romance At a Glance: I was effortlessly drawn into this world and the story, and became a willing passenger on the journey and adventure. Overall, Anhaga is a satisfying and entertaining read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Aramin Decourcey—Min to his few friends—might... Continue Reading →
Title: Tough Guy Series: Game Changers: Book Three Author: Rachel Reid Publisher: Carina Press Length: 262 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: There were so many things that made me love this book. I enjoyed Reid’s storytelling style, and she definitely knows her hockey. If you love hockey romance, or are just looking for... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitter Pill Series: PsyCop: Book Eleven Author: Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: Self-Published Length: 257 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Jordan Castillo Price has routinely delivered a special sort of brilliance through these characters, but Bitter Pill bumps that up by several notches, and does so through an unexpected character and... Continue Reading →
Title: Sleigh Duty Author: L.M. Brown Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 61 Pages Category: Fantasy, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I loved the idea and the imagination behind this one. I would have loved it even more if it had been a bit more fleshed out, but I definitely enjoyed what the author gave us! I... Continue Reading →
Title: Shots on Goal Series: Stick Side: Book Three Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 306 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Shots on Goal is another huge win for Amy Aislin. She continues to impress me with every book—but, her hockey boys are my favorite. I can’t wait to see what’s up next... Continue Reading →
Title: Boiling Over Series: The Caro Mysteries: Book Two Author: Thea McAlistair Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 279 Pages Category: Historical, Murder Mystery At a Glance: The claustrophobia of a town full of nothing but the cloying scent of maple syrup, boredom, suspicion, secrets, prejudice, and gossip is used to good effect in Boiling Over. I... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Wicked This Way Comes Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: Self-Published Length: 343 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Paranormal, Horror At a Glance: There’s a lovely romance in this story that finds its own way amidst the trauma and turmoil of the horror, and the author conducts each chapter and verse of Something Wicked This... Continue Reading →
Title: 19 Love Songs Author: David Levithan Publisher: Knopf Books/Random House Length: 289 Pages Category: LGBTQ Fiction, Love and Romance At a Glance: 19 Love Songs is a diverse and sublime collection of love stories, it’s a love note to the written word, an homage to music, and a celebration of both the fleeting and... Continue Reading →
Title: Orientation Series: Borealis Investigations: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 11 hours and 26 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Bottom line? Orientation is a thrilling start to what is sure to be a fantastic series. I love Ashe’s writing style. I adore North and Shaw. And, Charlie... Continue Reading →
Title: Jeremiah Series: High Rise: Book One Author: Jayce Ellis Publisher: Carina Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: This novel doesn’t try to be anything but what it is: a love story, a story about living one’s truth, taking chances, and it succeeds at that. I liked Jeremiah and Collin both... Continue Reading →
Title: Four Christmases Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 75 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: While I did enjoy several aspects of this story, I also struggled quite a bit with the delivery. Even though Four Christmases wasn’t my favorite of Nell Iris's novellas, I will absolutely continue to check out... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wrath of Wolves Series: Dark Is the Night: Book Three Authors: Kelley York and Rowan Altwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 371 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Horror At a Glance: Superb storytelling and irresistible characters set against an excellent alternate historical backdrop populated by various supernatural entities elevates this series to the top of... Continue Reading →
Title: Saving Sean Series: Seattle Stories: Book Two Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited (2nd Edition) Length: 280 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Saving Sean exemplifies Con Riley’s brand of romantic fiction. There is a special warmth and sincerity to her writing that touches the heart through her leading men, and then extends... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dichotomy of Angels Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 327 Pages Category: Contemporary, Fantasy At a Glance: The most honest compliment to The Dichotomy of Angels I could offer are my tears in exchange for how deeply I was drawn into the story and how much I’d fallen in love with the... Continue Reading →
Title: Upside Down Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Glen Lloyd Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 17 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance, Asexual Romance At a Glance: Upside Down—and the audiobook in particular—is easily one of my favorites of the year. I certainly hope Glen Lloyd gets more gigs, because he was such a pleasure to... Continue Reading →
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