Audio Review: Model Bodyguard by Lissa Kasey ~ Narrated by Brian Hutchison

Title: Model Bodyguard Series: Haven Investigations: Book Two Author: Lissa Kasey Narrator: Brian Hutchison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 47 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I enjoyed Brian Hutchison’s narration, particularly since I wasn’t much of a fan of the first book’s narrator, who was good as Ollie but had... Continue Reading →

Review: A Tender Curiosity by Charlie Cochet

Title: A Tender Curiosity Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 90 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal, Anthology At a Glance: A Tender Curiosity is, overall, a cute collection of short stories connected by being set in the 1920s and ‘30s. I appreciated the use of time appropriate dialogue and slang, and although it does make... Continue Reading →

Review: Winter by M. Raiya

Title: Winter Author: M. Raiya Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: Unfortunately, the delivery fell way short for me. There are enough gems in the writing and Aster’s character that the makings of a cohesive, well-paced and well-structured story are there, which makes it that much more... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: Love Me Tomorrow by Ethan Day ~ Narrated by Jason Frazier

Title: Love Me Tomorrow Author: Ethan Day Narrator: Jason Frazier Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 5 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed Love Me Tomorrow for combining the fairy tale fantasy romance of recognizing “the one” at first sight with the reality of how complicated emotions and relationship can be. And... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: Leaning Into the Look by Lane Hayes ~ Narrated by Nick J. Russo

Title: Leaning Into the Look Series: Leaning Into: Book Six Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The emotion and heart of the story were really elevated by Nick J. Russo’s narration. Leaning Into the Look is an emotionally engaging story... Continue Reading →

Review: Chasing Forever by Kelly Jensen

Title: Chasing Forever Series: This Time Forever: Book Three Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 353 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Chasing Forever is a beautiful love story all about second chances, and Kelly Jensen writes this kind of novel like no other. Fans of the series will love this one. I know... Continue Reading →

Review: Making It Better by Lyss Em

Title: Making It Better Author: Lyss Em Publisher: Self-Published Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotica At a Glance: As love stories go, Making It Better is hit or miss with some profound red flags present in the remaking of a relationship that might have been better off remaining in the past. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: The Rainbow Clause by Beth Bolden ~ Narrated by Wyatt Baker

Title: The Rainbow Clause Author: Beth Bolden Narrator: Wyatt Baker Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 45 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Rainbow Clause is well written, relatively angst-lite, and sweet but not saccharine since Nick’s sarcasm would never let it get too cheesy, a sarcasm that is delivered very well by... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: Ravensong by TJ Klune ~ Narrated by Kirt Graves

Title: Ravensong Series: Green Creek: Book Two Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 20 hours and 18 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Kirt Graves is like a comforting cuppa mixed with a warm blanket on a rainy afternoon. He builds tension with his pacing, he creates atmosphere with the... Continue Reading →

Review: Strain: The Complete Trilogy by Amelia C. Gormley

Title: Strain Series: The Strain Trilogy Author: Amelia C. Gormley Publisher: Self-Published Length: 954 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I really enjoyed this trilogy, though there were times when I felt my heart was going to be ripped out of my body and trampled on. I would highly recommend this series to anyone who... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: With a Kick: Collection No. One by Clare London ~ Narrated by Joel Leslie

Title: With a Kick: Collection No. One Series: With a Kick Author: Clare London Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hour and 40 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you like stories that feature characters whose lives and relationships are relatable, complicated but still sweet and enjoyable, brought to life by the... Continue Reading →

Review: Beat of Their Own Drum by KM Neuhold

Title: Beat of Their Own Drum Series: Replay: Book Three Author: KM Neuhold Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 359 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think that fans of m/m/m are going to enjoy this story a lot, so I'll highly recommended it to them. As for the rest of you, this is a good... Continue Reading →

Review: Rough Terrain by Annabeth Albert

Title: Rough Terrain Series: Out of Uniform: Book Seven Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 384 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This final book in the Out of Uniform series gave me some mixed feelings. All in all, it was a good wrap for the series, but it won't get a spot in... Continue Reading →

Review: Beloved Son by Carole Cummings

Title: Beloved Son Series: Aisling: Book Three Author: Carole Cummings Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 306 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: This whole novel was amazing, and this trilogy gets every star it deserves and then some. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When a man’s identity is built on lies, can he find the true self... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune ~ Narrated by Greg Tremblay

Title: The Bones Beneath My Skin Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 55 minutes Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This is not your typical romance, but the names Klune and Tremblay are not to be missed in any capacity. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: In the spring of 1995,... Continue Reading →

Review: Dream by Carole Cummings

Title: Dream Series: Aisling: Book Two Author: Carole Cummings Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 336 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Holy smokes. And I thought the first in the Aisling series was good. There is more than one moment in this novel where your heart is in your throat, thinking this might be the end... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: Off the Ice by Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn ~ Narrated by Kirt Graves

Title: Off the Ice Series: Hat Trick: Book One Authors: Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 53 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While the story itself may have a few flaws, Kirt Graves' narration lifted it to a whole other level and saved it... Continue Reading →

Audio Review and Giveaway: Aunt Sookie & Me by Michael Scott Garvin ~ Narrated by Angie Hickman

Title: Aunt Sookie & Me: The Sordid Tale of a Scandalous Southern Belle Author: Michael Scott Garvin Narrator: Angie Hickman Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 10 hours and 50 minutes Category: Literary Fiction, Humor/Satire, Historical (1960s) At a Glance: This novel was pretty much pure genius, but the narration by Angie Hickman managed to take it... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: P.S. I Spook You by S.E. Harmon ~ Narrated by Noah Michael Levine

Title: P.S. I Spook You Author: S.E. Harmon Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 35 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: P.S. I Spook You is an enjoyable listen and if it is the first in a series, the slower pace to Rain’s coming to terms with his new... Continue Reading →

Review: Salt Magic, Skin Magic by Lee Welch

Title: Salt Magic, Skin Magic Author: Lee Welch Publisher: Self-Published Length: 217 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Salt Magic, Skin Magic is a fun, down-the-rabbit hole, wonderland of a fantasy romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lord Thornby has been trapped on his father’s isolated Yorkshire estate for a year. There are no bars or... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: A Wish Upon the Stars by TJ Klune ~ Narrated by Michael Lesley

Title: A Wish Upon the Stars Series: Tales from Verania: Book Four Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 27 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: At turns uproarious, comical, heartbreaking, tear inducing, deeply emotional and satisfying by the end, this book is not to be missed. The... Continue Reading →

Review: Only Love by Garrett Leigh

Title: Only Love Series: Only Love: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Self-Published Length: 374 Pages Category: Contemporary, Military Romance At a Glance: Only Love is a story of healing and embracing a new life that holds love so richly deserved by both men. I can’t wait to read more in this series. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →

Review: Jesus Kid by Kayleigh Sky

Title: Jesus Kid Author: Kayleigh Sky Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 482 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I think fantasy fans will have a good time with this novel, if they can hang in past the obvious plot gaps and wasted rehashes, but for me it was just a bit too much to handle. Reviewed... Continue Reading →

Review: His Truth by Riley Hart

Title: His Truth Author: Riley Hart Publisher: Self-Published Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While His Truth was admittedly well done in terms of pathos, emotional content, and healing, the story itself just felt overwritten and sometimes became a chore to read. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: They were only kids when they met... Continue Reading →

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