Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Tallowwood Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 375 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I can’t recommend this book enough, guys. My pulse was racing, my palms were sweaty, and at the end my heart was full. I really loved it so much. Go check it out!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Ground Zero Series: Zero Hour: Book One Author: Aimee Nicole Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 287 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: As always, expectations are different for every reader, and I fully admit I’m a demanding audience of Romantic Suspense and Murder Mysteries. This novel was, in the end, too rushed for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Infinite Noise Series: The Bright Sessions: Book One Author: Lauren Shippen Publisher: Tor Teen Length: 328 Pages Category: Teen Fiction At a Glance: Every part of this story is handled with honesty and sincerity. The Infinite Noise is a metaphor, a really beautiful one, about acknowledging that everyone is fighting their own battles,... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Autumn Leaves and New Beginnings Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 67 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Of Autumn Leaves and New Beginnings is full of heart, and lovely prose. It’s short but satisfying—complete with a fabulous little epilogue—and left me smiling all day. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: At 47, Oren... Continue Reading →
Title: Brighter Shades of Light Author: Jaclyn Osborn Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 338 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While there were elements of the story I liked—I thought both MCs were very sweet, and I loved the connection they had—there were also elements that detracted from my enjoyment. As we reviewers like to sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: We Are Lost and Found Author: Helene Dunbar Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Length: 304 Pages Category: Young Adult At a Glance: We Are Lost and Found is not a teen romance. It is wholly character driven, deals with myriad heavy subjects that make it less than a light read, and I was so drawn in... Continue Reading →
Title: Work for It Author: Talia Hibbert Publisher: Nixon House Length: 283 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Hibbert’s writing is, at times, so lyrical that the beauty of it not only blooms in the imagination but it does things to the heart too. The author’s skill at weaving a tender love story from the... Continue Reading →
Title: Dine With Me Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 69k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Dine With Me is FULL of emotion. This was a fantastic book that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for a well-written, touching, romantic story, that is also a love letter to food. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Fated Hearts Series: Shadow Bound: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 256 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Leigh does a nice job with the world building in this story, and I love all the relationships in the book as well. One of Leigh’s biggest strengths is absolutely her ability... Continue Reading →
Title: Not a Werewolf Series: Jake & Boo: Book One Author: Madeline Kirby Publisher: Self-Published Length: 219 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Murder Mystery, Humor, Cozy Mystery At a Glance: Madeline Kirby’s Not a Werewolf didn’t draw me in immediately, it charmed me in, and that was a sincere revelation. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When perpetual... Continue Reading →
Title: A Crown of Iron & Silver Series: Soulbound: Book Three Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 379 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Hailey Turner gives such great diction. Every scene manifests into something beautiful, and that's wholly attributed to her ability to turn a phrase. A Crown of Iron & Silver... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord of the Last Heartbeat Series: The Sacred Dark: Book One Author: May Peterson Publisher: Carina Press Length: Novel Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: Lord of the Last Hearbeat gives lovers of spec fic plenty to feast on. With the hefty task of the setup behind her now, I look forward to seeing what... Continue Reading →
Title: Again Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Again is another example of why Mary Calmes is the master of the novella, but for me it was Nick Russo’s narration that made the whole thing. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain and the Theatrical Series: Captivating Captains: Book Three Authors: Catherine Curzon and Eleanor Harkstead Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 214 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: While I can’t say The Captain and the Theatrical ticked all the boxes I love and look for in a book, I did appreciate some of... Continue Reading →
Title: Escape Series: Rebellion: Book One Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 319 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: Escape is a promising start to what looks to be an exciting new series. By the end of the book the author absolutely had me primed for the next installment. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: This... Continue Reading →
Title: Trustworthy Series: Trust: Book Two Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Horns Press Length: 94 Pages Category: SciFi, Cyberpunk At a Glance: Filled with action, danger, and plenty of suspense along with solid world building for such a short novel, Astrid Amara also crafts a lovely romance that engaged both my feelings and my imagination. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Gentleman Wolf Series: Capital Wolves Duet: Book One Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 216 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: There were some very fine elements of suspense and imagination in this novel as well as several side characters who supported the story in interesting ways. Joanna Chambers leaves readers with a... Continue Reading →
Title: Behind the Stick Series: The Speakeasy: Book Three Authors: K. Evan Coles & Brigham Vaughn Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 370 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Coles and Vaughn have such a nice, easygoing style, and the flow of the story was great. I am completely loving this series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Masquerade Author: Joel Abernathy Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Gothic Horror, Historical Romance At a Glance: In this semi-faithful homage to The Phantom of the Opera, Joel Abernathy offers up some truly beautiful prose, inspiring the appropriate emotional tone and often tugging at the heartstrings. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: We all wear... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul on Fire Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 280 Pages Category: Romantic Suspense At a Glance: I was totally engrossed in this book from start to finish. I adored both MCs and was rooting for their love story as well as wanting them to save the world! This was an incredible ride,... Continue Reading →
Title: Careless Whisper Series: Soho Noir: Book Three Author: T.S. Hunter Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 106 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: T.S. Hunter has offered up yet another satisfying installment in this cozy mystery series, and if I were forced to choose a favorite so far, Careless Whisper would be it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Ziggy, Stardust and Me Author: James Brandon Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Length: 368 Pages Category: YA/Teen Fiction At a Glance: Ziggy, Stardust and Me is author James Brandon’s debut novel, and it is a stellar entry that has left its mark on me in the way only a book can. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: King Slayer Series: Fog City: Book Two Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 195 Pages Category: Romantic Suspense, Mystery At a Glance: Definitely jump on this series if you haven’t yet. Reyne writes such fun romantic suspense, and King Slayer is fabulous summer entertainment. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Never fall for a mark.... Continue Reading →
Title: Grandad's Cup of Tea Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: Self-Published Length: 12k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Amy Rae Durreson tells such a lovely and uncomplicated story of hope and happiness in these pages. No extremes of emotion, no dramatic episodes or simmering angst, just a sincere and heartfelt story of two men... Continue Reading →
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