Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Perfect Day Series: New Milton: Book One Author: Sally Malcolm Publisher: Carina Press Length: 187 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: But for one admittedly personal niggle that jerked me clean out of the story for a moment, Perfect Day is just about the perfect read if you’re looking for a second chances romance... Continue Reading →
Title: Holidays Are Where Your Heart Is Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: Bru Baker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 42 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This uplifting story left me with a smile on my face and the knowledge that the holidays are truly where your heart is, and I definitely... Continue Reading →
Title: Purrfect Holiday Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: Jana Denardo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet Christmas romance from Jana Denardo. Was it earth-shattering? No. But sometimes a book or short story doesn’t have to be earth-shattering to be good, or... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Prince Series: The Christmas Angel Collection Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 146 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: While not a favorite holiday offering from this author, if I found myself, in the end, wishing I'd had the chance to get to know Marc and Raphael a bit better,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Magician's Angel Series: The Christmas Angel Collection Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 108 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: The romance is sweet, the story entertaining, and the way in which the little Christmas angel ends up saving the day is quite magical. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain's Cornish Christmas Series: A Captivating Captains Story Authors: Catherine Curzon and Eleanor Harkstead Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This short, heartwarming story will not take you long to read, but the feels will stay with you long after you have read the last words.... Continue Reading →
Title: Vampire with Benefits Series: Supernatural Selection: Book Two Author: EJ Russell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 300 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Comedy At a Glance: Vampire With Benefits is a delightfully droll romance with just enough suspense and plot twists to keep the reader fully engaged. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A match between a vampire... Continue Reading →
Title: Sin and Tonic Series: Sinners Series: Book Six Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a great farewell from the voice who has carried us through the entire series. It’s a great ride from the very first... Continue Reading →
Title: In This Iron Ground Series: Natural Magic: Book One Author: Marina Vivancos Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 325 Pages Category: Fantasy/Paranormal At a Glance: I was a bit disappointed that there isn't a second part to Damien and Hakan's story, but I'm still happy with the way we left them, and my decision to read... Continue Reading →
Title: Invitation to the Dance Author: Tamara Allen Publisher: Self-Published Length: 258 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: While I perhaps wasn’t quite as charmed by this offering as I have been by some of Allen's previous novels, I enjoyed the story nonetheless, becoming fully invested in Charlie's and Will's assignment, their relationship, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Summerfield's Angel Series: The Christmas Angel: Book Two Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Self-Published Length: 113 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: If Summerfield’s Angel doesn’t put you in the holiday spirit, I dare say you are beyond hope, for this is a wonderful story of new beginnings and realized dreams. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Between the Lines Series: New Milton: Book Three Author: Sally Malcolm Publisher: Carina Press Length: 73k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Between the Lines was such a good read. I wholeheartedly recommend checking this one out! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Theo Wishart has given up on finding love. Luca Moretti doesn’t want to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Strength of His Heart Series: Enhanced World: Book Four Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: The romance in The Strength of His Heart was just a bit of a mess for me. This is still a strong series, though, with fascinating characters, and I... Continue Reading →
Title: Why the Devil Stalks Death Series: Death and the Devil: Book Two Author: L.J. Hayward Publisher: Self-Published Length: 348 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Why the Devil Stalks Death is another excellent read by L.J. Hayward. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jack Reardon uncovers secrets for a living, and the Meta-State spy is... Continue Reading →
Title: Death to Christmas Sweaters Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: LE Franks Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 56 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Chess and Benjamin have a well-written chemistry, and their HEA is both real and totally believable. I enjoyed this story, it made me smile. Totally recommended! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowball's Chance Series: Ice and Snow Christmas: Book Three Author: Jocelynn Drake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 142 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Snowball's Chance is a sweet, low angst, sexy and romantic, Holiday Romance lover's treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Christmas is a time of love, second chances…and getting stuck on... Continue Reading →
Title: Mascara & Bandages Series: Mary's Boys: Book Three Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 121 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Between Witt’s skill and the inherent charm in the story, I liked the book and recommend it. The rating is more a reflection on my personal nitpicks and not so much the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Soldier's Wish Series: The Christmas Angel Collection Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 224 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Before I started this book, I expected to be giddily gushing about it come review time. While I did enjoy the guys together, and appreciated the emotional impact of the story,... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Around the Corner Series: A New Milton Novella Author: Sally Malcolm Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 117 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Love Around the Corner is such a satisfying read, every bit as endearing as its cover and perfect for snuggling up with on a cold winter day. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Husband Gambit Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 489 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, this is an entertaining romance, and I definitely recommend it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Marry me for 1 year. Payment: $1.2 million. Hayden Somerset is convinced the ad is a joke, but he responds anyway because,... Continue Reading →
Title: Femme Faux Fatale Series: Dreamspun Desires Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All I can say is that this was a fun and enjoyable read! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Mystery. Murder. Men in silk stockings. Hollywood nights are heating up. Hardboiled Los Angeles PI Cain... Continue Reading →
Title: Renewing Forever Series: This Time Forever: Book Two Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 346 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I wish I could go on and on about how amazing this novel was for me. With a slow-moving but engaging plotline, and characters that leaped off the page in terms of... Continue Reading →
Title: Diversion Series: Diversion: Book One Author: Eden Winters Narrator: Darcy Stark Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Run Time: 8 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Darcy Stark uses all of his talents to take this thriller to the next level, and keeps the listener involved with his exceptional vocal abilities. The... Continue Reading →
Title: That Turtle Story Series: Warmest Wishes: 2018 Advent Calendar Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 41 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: That Turtle Story is delivered in the fun style I’ve come to expect from this author, replete with witty banter, quirky characters (Nor’s co-worker, Gus, was also hilarious), and... Continue Reading →
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