Title: Strays Author: A.J. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: I actually started enjoying the story at about 30%, but sadly, that didn't last very long. I can't recommend the book since I didn't enjoy it, but I'm sure it'll be a good match for some readers. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Review: Christmas Homecoming by L.A. Witt
Title: Christmas Homecoming Series: Christmas Angel Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 79 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: L.A. Witt did everything right in this story, from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: August 1939. Roger Miller and Jack O’Brien have been close since childhood. By the time they realize... Continue Reading →
Review: Christmas Lane by Amy Aislin
Title: Christmas Lane Series: Lighthouse Bay: Book One Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 65k Words Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Christmas Lane definitely brought me some smiles and Christmas cheer. There were a few spots that felt a bit over the top when it came to the drama/conflict parts of the story,... Continue Reading →
Review: A Dangerous Game by Rick R. Reed
Title: A Dangerous Game Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were tender moments between these two men that tugged at my heart, and I appreciated that while they were both deeply affected by each other, the author opted not to make this an... Continue Reading →
Review: Quenched in Blood by Ari McKay
Title: Quenched in Blood Series: Asheville Arcana: Book Three House Line: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 228 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Pretty much all of the things I love to read combined into one enjoyable series. From the first book to this last book, the balance of paranormal, romance,... Continue Reading →
Review: The Deafening Silence by Amy Tasukada
Title: The Deafening Silence Series: The Yakuza Path: Book Four Author: Amy Tasukada Publisher: Self-Published Length: 228 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Drama At a Glance: This story is no-holds-barred when it comes to betrayal and the war between the various mafia. The violence is gritty and gory and, in this case, the abuses revealed may... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: The Haunting of Timber Manor by F.E. Feeley Jr ~ Narrated by Tony Stone
Title: The Haunting of Timber Manor Author: F.E. Feeley Jr Narrator: Tony Stone Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 27 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Just like with a written book, with audio there will be a few errors to ignore, but there comes a point when the errors are so numerous or... Continue Reading →
Review: Rough Trade by Sidney Bell
Title: Rough Trade Series: Woodbury Boys: Book Three Author: Sidney Bell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 496 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rough Trade is a gorgeous addition to this series of books. It’s every bit as gut-wrenching as I expected Ghost’s story would be, but through the painful journey of him becoming ‘real’, there... Continue Reading →
Review: Honey from the Lion by Jackie North
Title: Honey from the Lion Series: Love Across Time: Book Two Author: Jackie North Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 306 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Historical, Time Travel At a Glance: Honey from the Lion will not only thrill historical fiction lovers but capture the hearts of those who love a good romance as well. I highly recommend... Continue Reading →
Review: Stuck With You by Jay Northcote
Title: Stuck With You Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 212 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I always enjoy Jay Northcote's stories, and this one didn't disappoint. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Two clashing colleagues stuck together for Christmas--will opposites eventually attract? Patrick has been single since he broke up with his... Continue Reading →
Review: Christmas Angel by Eli Easton
Title: Christmas Angel Series: The Christmas Angel: Book One Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 121 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: While there were a couple of little niggles that prevented me from becoming fully grounded in its 18th century setting, I enjoyed this sweet and emotionally effective love story as... Continue Reading →
Review: Lone Star by Josh Lanyon
Title: Lone Star Author: Josh Lanyon Publisher: Carina Press Length: 84 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I truly did love this story. It was wonderfully romantic and had an awesome small-town vibe and nice holiday feel. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Growing up in rural Texas, Mitchell Evans's ambition to be a dancer... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Wet Heat by R.D. Hero ~ Narrated by Nick J. Russo
Title: Wet Heat Author: R.D. Hero Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 2 hours and 42 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy, BDSM, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: What narrator Nick J. Russo does for this basic story is give Lee’s character both the deflective sarcasm and underlying emotional neediness that isn’t always transparent in the written word... Continue Reading →
Review: The Agency by Edward Kendrick
Title: The Agency Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 120 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Though the romance fell a little flat for me, the sleuthing of the story kept me engaged, and I found I really enjoyed their journey to uncovering the decade-old murder. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When runaway... Continue Reading →
Review: Lessons in Cracking the Deadly Code by Charlie Cochrane
Title: Lessons in Cracking the Deadly Code Series: Cambridge Fellows Mysteries Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 110 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: This story is a treasure to read, and I highly recommend it along with the whole Cambridge Fellows series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: St Bride's College is buzzing with... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Before You Break by K.C. Wells and Parker Williams ~ Narrated by Joel Leslie
Title: Before You Break Series: Secrets: Book One Authors: K.C. Wells and Parker Williams Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 13 hours and 21 minutes Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: There are a lot of emotional moments and angst that Joel Leslie’s narration really bring home. With his trademark skill and ability... Continue Reading →
Review: Old Acquaintance by Annabelle Jacobs
Title: Old Acquaintance Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 147 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Old Acquaintance is a thoroughly enjoyable and happy-making holiday read, complete with smiles, sighs, and those heartwarming moments we all love. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: There are two sides to every story, even those buried in... Continue Reading →
Review: Rend by Roan Parrish
Title: Rend Series: Riven: Book Two Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Loveswept Length: 259 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The power of Matty and Rhys’s love for each other is immense and fills the pages with hope. Do not miss this book, you guys! I’ve already added it to my top reads of 2018 list.... Continue Reading →
Review: Single White Incubus by E.J. Russell
Title: Single White Incubus Series: Supernatural Selection: Book One Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 321 Pages Category: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: With a paranormal bent, some lovely intimacy between two polar opposites, and a lovely happy ever after, this is a must read for those who enjoy this genre. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Highway Man by Eden Winters ~ Narrated by Darcy Stark
Title: Highway Man Author: Eden Winters Narrator: Darcy Stark Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 1 hour and 46 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The narration here is as masterful as the words of this story. Pick up the audio if you can. You will not be disappointed. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Killian Desmond’s dreams died... Continue Reading →
Review: Blood Red Roulette by Jana Denardo
Title: Blood Red Roulette Author: Jana Denardo Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 350 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Even though I got lost a few times in some places, this was still a fun and gory read. There’s so much going on and it kept me entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Arrigo Giancarlo’s friends think... Continue Reading →
Review: Playing in the Dark by Avery Cockburn
Title: Playing in the Dark Series: Glasgow Lads: Book Four Author: Avery Cockburn Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 472 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As usual, Avery Cockburn manages to balance everything in this book so well, bringing all the varying plotlines and focal points together in a way that no one thing eclipses the... Continue Reading →
Review: Loving a Warrior by Melanie Hansen
Title: Loving a Warrior Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Carina Press Length: 276 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you like military romances and the friends-to-lovers trope, you don't want to miss this! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: BUD/S: six months of the most intense training there is. It’s survival of the toughest, and Matt Knytych... Continue Reading →
Review: A Kiss Before Christmas by A.E. Ryecart
Title: A Kiss Before Christmas Author: A.E. Ryecart Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Overall this was a sweet Christmas story that turned out to be an evening well-spent. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Christmas is looming and Jack De Lacy needs a solution to one hell of a... Continue Reading →

