Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Building Forever Series: This Time Forever: Book One Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 337 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Building Forever is a really lovely romance that promises hope and love and reminds us that family is more than just those you are born with, but also that which you create... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost and Found: Dave & Carter Authors: Quin and Perin Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 80 Pages Category: Contemporary, Daddy kink At a Glance: Overall, I enjoyed this foray into Dave and Carter’s lives. There’s a lot packed into such a short story, and that is a testament to the team who wrote it. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Bird Meets Cage Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 64 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Bird Meets Cage delivers an emotional punch in a small package. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: He called himself Stardust, but one of my friends told me his name was Jean. I met him during the summer I... Continue Reading →
Title: Bishop Ridge Series: Sawyer's Ferry: Book Two Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 191 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Ashwood has given us another good read with Bishop Ridge. I thoroughly enjoyed these characters and this story, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: They found exactly what they... Continue Reading →
Title: Rare Series: Roads: Book Two Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 318 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rare is a beautiful compliment to the original, Slide, and a must read for fans of this couple. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Paramedic Pete Adams lived through the year from hell watching his lover, Ash,... Continue Reading →
Title: Oz Series: Finding Home: Book One Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 287 Pages Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: Oz and Silas left my heart in a shmoopy little puddle of joy. This book is every bit as hope-filled and touching as the series title, Finding Home, suggests. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Cops and Comix Series: A Murder and Mayhem Short Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Cops and Comix gave way to one of the best mystery series in Murder and Mayhem. Besides creating an entertaining mystery, Rhys Ford introduces two interesting characters who... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Winterbourne’s Christmas Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 108 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Holiday Romance At a Glance: A little naughty and a little spice add to the sweet confessions and heartfelt moments of Mr. Winterbourne's Christmas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lysander Winterbourne has been living happily at Edgeley Park for the last... Continue Reading →
Title: Better Not Pout Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 288 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: Better Not Pout was a lovely start to my holiday reading season. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: One hard-nosed military police officer. One overly enthusiastic elf. One poorly timed snowstorm. Is it a recipe for disaster?... Continue Reading →
Title: Fair Isn't Life Series: States of Love: Minnesota Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 148 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fair Isn’t Life is a sweetly awkward and enjoyable NA story. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Luke Lafontaine survived the past year by not thinking about the father he lost, the dairy farm... Continue Reading →
Title: The Story of Us Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 435 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: The Story of Us is a beautiful story, one that you will not be able to put down, a glorious victory of love over despair, of happiness over pain. I highly recommend it to you.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Reluctant Ghost Whisperer Series: Barrow and Sparrow: Book One Author: Neptune Flowers Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 74 Pages At a Glance: While there was a unique twist on the whole “I see ghosts” concept, and there was quite a bit of humor, I struggled with connecting to Adam and Johnny’s relationship and... Continue Reading →
Title: Out in the End Zone Series: Out in College: Book Two Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 162 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The plot of Out in the End Zone kept my interest, and the side characters were well-crafted. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Evan di Angelo is an upbeat, good-natured goofball... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Agate Series: Carlisle Deputies: Book Three Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I like the way the Andrew Grey handled the subject of human trafficking and the ordeal Pavle faced. Grey makes you feel the emotional toll it took on Pavle and how it... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Frosty Pants Series: Home for the Holidays: Book One Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 281 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: The residual joy of Joel and Casey’s new beginning is the stuff of holiday romance, so give yourself the gift of a smile and read this book. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Slide Series: Roads: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 366 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I must say that Slide is very impressive. The story was riveting, the characters believable, and the love element really beautiful. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Don’t look back. Don’t you ever look back… Shy... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterpoint Series: Twisted Wishes: Book Two Author: Anna Zabo Publisher: Carina Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Counterpoint is a gritty story that will tear at your heartstrings and make you appreciate the battle that every person dealing with performance anxiety and identity crisis undergoes. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Twisted Wishes... Continue Reading →
Title: Criminal Past Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book Six Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 589 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Hazard and Somerset series is profound; from execution to engagement, it’s one of the best series I’ve ever experience and is, without a doubt, the best I’ve read this year. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: His Two Leading Men Author: Aidan Wayne Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 169 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While this was not my favorite of Wayne’s work so far, I will definitely continue to follow them and see what’s coming next! The biggest plus for me was definitely the characters themselves. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Honeymoon for One Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 243 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Keira Andrews took a potentially sappy love story and made it a coming out/first time experience that was realistically crafted and sweetly presented. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Betrayed the night before his wedding by the supposed boy... Continue Reading →
Title: Hiding the Moon Series: Fish Out of Water: Book Four Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Lane didn’t fail to make this a page-turner for me, and I have high hopes that the author will bring us some more exciting novels to add to this series.... Continue Reading →
Title: Laguna Series: Sawyer's Ferry: Book 1.5 Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: 35 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: To be honest, there’s not a whole lot to this story other than the sexytimes, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Beckett The moment I laid eyes on the guy napping on... Continue Reading →
Title: Love and Lint Rollers Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In spite of a couple of niggles, Love and Lint Rollers is a strong romance novel that resolved itself rather nicely. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Even with six beloved cats at home, Thom Fletcher can't help opening... Continue Reading →
Title: The Art of Hero Worship Author: Mia Kerick Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The potential for an amazing story was there, but it fizzled out as the plot progressed and instead was just okay. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: College junior Liam Norcross is a hero. He willingly, even... Continue Reading →
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