Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Moonshine Author: G.D. Penman Publisher: JMS Books Length: 41 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense, Horror At a Glance: Moonshine was a great first time read for me from this author. I absolutely liked the historical feel and the 1920s verbiage—it really set the tone for the era of prohibition, speakeasies and bootlegging. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: Day and Knight Series: Day and Knight: Book One Author: Dirk Greyson Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This book is a great buy, for what it is. If you like spy stories or procedurals with a twist, this is a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Medium Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 197 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: Bonnie Dee is such a consistent deliverer of historical romantic fiction, and The Medium is another strong addition to her body of work. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: To win a heart, he must risk his soul… Cast out... Continue Reading →
Title: The World Traveler Author: Claire Castle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I recommend this one for those looking for a simple but enjoyable read, because that is what this book is. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Charming Taylor Samuels doesn't expect his sister's video audition for the reality television... Continue Reading →
Title: Don't Fight It Series: The Gods Made Me Do It: Book Three Author: Lisa Oliver Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Lisa Oliver has given a different take with the mythology of the world and some of the history, and weaved it beautifully into her story. I love seeing little... Continue Reading →
Title: Butterfly Assassin Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 82k Words Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Aaron and Michael are so great together; they have such a solid chemistry, and Aaron is just soooooo, so lovely. I hope this book means there will be more to follow. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Clapham... Continue Reading →
Title: Running with Lions Author: Julian Winters Publisher: Duet/Interlude Press Length: 266 Pages Category: Teen Fiction At a Glance: Don’t walk…Run! to pick up a copy of this book. You definitely don’t want to miss this wonderful story! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Bloomington High School Lions’ star goalie Sebastian Hughes should be excited about his... Continue Reading →
Title: Cabaret Rollo Rouge Author: Sydney Blackburn Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 125 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: In essence, Cabaret Rollo Rouge was built on an interesting premise but had too little depth to really make it soar. I think this author has great potential to become an incredible writer,... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into Touch Series: Leaning Into: Book Four Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo did a great job and his voice fitted well with the characters. Recommended for fans of this series and for anyone who... Continue Reading →
Title: A Prayer for the Dead Series: A Tom and Stanley Mystery Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Another solid and thoroughly entertaining mystery. Despite my mixed emotions about the relationship, I do love the characters’ complexity and the cleverness of the plot, and am really... Continue Reading →
Title: Hotline Series: Murmur, Inc.: Book One Author: Quinn Anderson Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 9 hours and 43 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo does an amazing job with a less than stellar book to work with. If this is one of your favorite authors, it may... Continue Reading →
Title: Cash Plays Series: Seven of Spades: Book Three Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 351 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: With this third installment of the Seven of Spades series, Cordelia Kingsbridge expertly creates another power-packed plot. This storyline has so much going on, with family, friends, emotions, addictions, gang wars... Continue Reading →
Title: Stone the Crows Series: Wolf Winter: Book Two Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: In short, not my cup of tea. So, what is the book and why a high star rating? Well, it’s a damn good book. It’s well written with strong characters,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Private Gentleman Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 288 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: A Private Gentleman is an outstanding historical novel that should not be missed. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Painfully introverted and rendered nearly mute by a heavy stammer, Lord George Albert Westin rarely ventures any farther than the club... Continue Reading →
Title: The Emerald Wars Author: Grace Watson Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 242 Pages Category: Fantasy, Steampunk At a Glance: Watson did a commendable job of pulling together a pastiche of L. Frank Baum's treasured Oz tales and then gives the story some lovely twists, with plenty of Easter eggs sprinkled throughout that made me smile... Continue Reading →
Title: Out, Proud, and Prejudiced Author: Megan Reddaway Publisher: Self-Published Length: 268 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think, whether you’re familiar with the original or not, there are many fabulous things to enjoy about Out, Proud, and Prejudiced. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: One’s proud, one’s prejudiced, and they can’t stand each other. Quick-tempered... Continue Reading →
Title: A New Beginning Series: Cascade City Pack: Book One Author: Rebecca James Publisher: JMS Books Length: 310 Pages Category: Not a winning read for me. If you are into werewolf stories, which I am, I would start with the River Wolf Pack series of books before reading this installment in the new series. Had... Continue Reading →
Title: Charlie's Rainbow Series: Rainbow Key: Book Two Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Victoria Sue has done it again. I think this story is better than the first one, and I really, really, liked Joshua’s Rainbow. I highly recommend this book and this series, and if... Continue Reading →
Title: Edge of Forever Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 279 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I didn’t end up loving this one, I had a couple of other little niggles that I left alone—but, meeting Pasha made it worth the read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When you stand on the edge, you... Continue Reading →
Title: Watching and Wanting Series: Housemates: Book Four Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Lewis Carter Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 17 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can’t say this narrator was my favorite, but there wasn’t anything in particular that bothered me. He did a good job; he is articulate and his... Continue Reading →
Title: Yuma Prison Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 62 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: Dale Chase once again brings another historical erotic western to life. The story is a well written, quick read, with lots of emotion—love, guilt, jealousy, drama, harassment and choices that have to made. The characters are solid,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Little Side of Geek Series: Geek Life: Book One Author: Marguerite Labbe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 306 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I adored this book. I’m talking read it twice, and probably going to read it a third. All I can say is, if you haven’t read it yet, why not?... Continue Reading →
Title: Lock Nut Series: The Plumber's Mate Mysteries: Book Five Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 346 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: With a dash of romance, a touch of tenderness and heaps of fun, Lock Nut is sure to resonate with fans. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Tom Paretski, plumber with a... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadowlands Author: Charlie David Produced By: Border2Border Entertainment Book Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 90 minutes/3 episodes At a Glance: Each episode is provocative and representative of the varied themes and elements David taps into in his writing. Beautifully filmed and scored and well-cast, this is a recommended watch whether you’ve read the book... Continue Reading →
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