Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Love You So Hard Series: The Love You So Stories: Book One Author: Tara Lain Narrator: Ry Forest/Stephen Kurpis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The way in which Ry Forest brought Craig to life in his narration made me love the guy even more... Continue Reading →
Title: The Omega Objection Series: San Andreas Pack: Book Two Author: G.L. Carriger Publisher: Self-Published Length: 317 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: G.L. Carriger’s San Andreas Shifters series has taken the concept of pack and chosen family and, most especially, the roles of Alpha, Beta, and Omega, and made them into something just... Continue Reading →
Title: Earthly Pleasures Author: Sera Trevor Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 261 Pages Category: Historical, Fantasy At a Glance: Earthly Pleasures is a fun, quick fantasy with an interesting premise and story. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Prince Paurick is a hedonistic degenerate—or at least that’s what his father and the rest of the royal family think... Continue Reading →
Title: The Architect & the Barista Series: The May/December Promenade: Book Two Author: Caraway Carter Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 278 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Architect & the Barista had some really good moments. The storyline was exciting and suspenseful, and the romance was realistic and sweet. However, for me, the novel just... Continue Reading →
Title: On Davis Row Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 11 hours and 29 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Davis Row tells a beautiful story of love, hope and the power of being seen for who you are. The sense of intimacy in the narrative builds slowly, a sense... Continue Reading →
Title: Redeeming the Stepbrother Series: Tales from St. Giles: Book Two Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Jack Wesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 57 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I had an enjoyable experience listening to this fairytale story by Andrew Grey. I recommend this story to all those who love... Continue Reading →
Title: Gargoyle Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 1700 words/short story Category: Horror At a Glance: For being a short story, I thought J. Scott Coatsworth gave a good portrayal of the characters. It's a creepy, quick and easy read that leaves us with a lesson to be learned. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Phin’s Christmas Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 102 Pages Category: Holiday, Historical At a Glance: There is a cup of cheer and then some to celebrate in Phin’s Christmas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Doubt invades a fairy-tale holiday. Excited to celebrate his first Christmas with his true love, Phin Abernathy searches for the... Continue Reading →
Title: Grilled Cheese and Goblins: Adventures of a Supernatural Food Inspector Author: Nicole Kimberling Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 220 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a delightful body of work and good lord, it is hilarious. I highly recommend it to you! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Vampire Hunter. Leprechaun Fighter. Food... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rising Tide Series: Liminal Sky: Book Two Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 380 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Between the imaginative and expansive world-building and the hopefulness imbued and exemplified by the protagonists, The Rising Tide a good read. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Earth is dead. Five years later,... Continue Reading →
Title: Green Death Author: Madeleine Ribbon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 394 Pages Category: Alt U/Dystpoian At a Glance: Green Death is fast paced and smart, the tension and trials are complemented by the intrigue and betrayal, and the sharp dialogue adds to everything that worked for me in this book along with the premise, the desire... Continue Reading →
Title: What It Takes Author: Jude Sierra Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: What It Takes is heartbreaking at times. But, it’s beautifully heartbreaking. It’s a gorgeous story filled with lots of angst, yes, but also filled with hope, and friendship, and love. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Moments after Milo... Continue Reading →
Title: Bone to Pick Author: TA Moore Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I could listen to Michael Fell weave a story all day long. Dialogue portions aside, his voice embodied the emotional range the author was going for in every prose passage. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Title: BFF Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Michael Mola Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 31 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: BFF is a sweet, funny, and touching tale that Michael Mola brings vividly to life. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: I’m about to do something huge, and it could change...everything. I met Matt... Continue Reading →
Title: Best Love Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 64 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I would have happily read twice as many pages of Sage and Noah’s story. I wanted more. More depth. More backstory. I really just wanted to connect just a bit more than I did. I supposed that’s not... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stark Divide Series: Liminal Sky: Book One Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 284 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: What I liked most about The Stark Divide is how it incorporated the ship-mind into the story. I really enjoyed this inclusive, fast-paced read and can’t wait to see what happens... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Pines Series: Charlie Schiffer Mysteries: Book One Author: Laura Lascarso Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: New Adult, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I was totally entertained by this page-turner mystery. Laura Lascarso has created a well-written, intriguing, suspenseful, dark YA murder mystery, and it’s just a tad gory too. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Trex or Treat Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Trex or Treat is short, it’s heartwarming, it’s sexy, and I totally enjoyed it. Happy Halloween! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Josh Harris is all dad all the time. A busy college professor and devoted single... Continue Reading →
Title: Looking Forward Author: Michael Bailey Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 258 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Looking Forward is rather like two novels in one. While the second half of the book was a bit disjointed, the first half was emotionally devastating and so very well done. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Owen Hannity was... Continue Reading →
Title: The Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Series: Stoker & Bash: Book Two Author: Selina Kray Publisher: Self-Published Length: 401 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is another excellent outing for Stoker, Bash, and company and once again, the cover is a beautiful complement to the story inside. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When... Continue Reading →
Title: A Deeper Blue Series: Rules of Possession: Book Two Author: S.E. Harmon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I'm sorry to say goodbye to this couple. I liked their story very much, and I was glad we got two books with them instead of just one. Reviewed By: Ky... Continue Reading →
Title: Heat for Sale Author: Blake Moreno Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 192 Pages Category: Mpreg, Omegaverse At a Glance: Heat for Sale is very true to Rebecca, and stories like it, where the protagonist is swept into a whirlwind courtship. It's a well-written, quick read with plenty of raunchy sex, fluids, and doesn’t trade on... Continue Reading →
Title: A Hymn in the Silence Series: Dark Is the Night: Book Two Authors: Kelley York and Rowan Altwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 198 Pages Category: Historical, Horror At a Glance: One of the singular highlights of York and Altwood's collaboration on this series is their ability to draw every scene, whether it be terrifying... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bones Beneath My Skin Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Self-Published Length: 386 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This book was incredible. I loved Artemis and Alex and Nate. Klune created something special here, and I hope you’ll all go out and grab it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the spring of 1995, Nate... Continue Reading →
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