Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Adversaries! Script and Art Direction: Dale Lazarov Linework: TJ Wood Colors: Captain Nikko Publisher: Sticky Graphic Novels Length: 62 Pages Category: Graphic Novel, Fantasy At a Glance: You’ll find yourself returning to this story's pages time and again, and you may even want to share it with a friend to see if you can... Continue Reading →
Title: The Company We Keep Author: Kay Simone Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 310 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kay Simone is quickly becoming an auto-buy author, owing to my love of a plotty romance, which she is adept at delivering. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Dirty money. A wanted man. The deal of a lifetime.... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into the Look Series: Leaning Into: Book Six Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Leaning Into the Look is sweet, it's loud, it's colorful, it will make you smile, and it will make you want to keep reading. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Grant Kostas made... Continue Reading →
Title: Protecting Max Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 170 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense At a Glance: Protecting Max is not an insta-love story. The author gives readers a nice bond of friendship between these men along with a little suspense. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Twelve years ago, Max Harman survived a vicious attack... Continue Reading →
Title: Living On Air Author: Susan Mac Nicol Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Susan Mac Nicol took an incredibly difficult and harrowing subject matter and gently, carefully created a beautifully positive story around it. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For aerialist, Cary Stilwell, aside from performing forty feet in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Games Series: Dirty: Book Two Author: HelenKay Dimon Publisher: Loveswept/Random House Length: 227 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I absolutely recommend this book. Was it my favorite of HelenKay Dimon’s writing? No, but it was still enjoyable. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sometimes, to get what you want in business or in love,... Continue Reading →
Title: Twisted and Tied Series: Marshals: Book Four Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As amazing as this book was, it didn’t knock Tied Up in Knots out of the top spot for me as my fave of the series, and one of my favorites of all... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Cowboy Series: Whisper Ridge, Wyoming: Book One Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book put me through the emotional wringer with its angsty plot and characters, without giving me any real comfort afterwards. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Micah Lennox left Whisper Ridge after promising the... Continue Reading →
Title: Crazy Love Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: JMS Books Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While this is an interesting and compelling book, I felt that there was just a bit too much going on in the story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Billy spends his evenings dreaming of love and excitement. His roommate... Continue Reading →
Title: Lander Series: The Oberon Cycle: Book Two Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 294 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Do you like sci-fi? Are you a fan of fantasy? Then I would recommend this series in a heartbeat. With a fantastic combination of both, it kept me glued to the page... Continue Reading →
Title: Within These Depths Series: Demons and Wolves: Book Two Author: Katze Snow Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 196 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Oh my, these characters are gripping, their stories fraught with anger and danger, and the action is something akin to going at hyper-speed in a dark tunnel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents: A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo Author: Jill Twiss Illustrator: EG Keller Audio Narration: Jim Parsons, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jeff Garlin, Ellie Kemper, John Lithgow, Jack McBrayer, and RuPaul Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC Length: 40 Pages Category: LGBTQ Fiction, Children's Fiction At a Glance: This... Continue Reading →
Title: Imperfect Match Author: Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: JCP Books Length: 162 Pages Category: Futuristic/Dystopian At a Glance: This isn’t a story of two people building a relationship; it’s the story of a man realizing he’s not imprisoned by circumstance and then constructing a new life where there’s now the potential for a relationship, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Cutie Pies Author: Barbara Bell Length: 116 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Cutie Pies is a cute little novella, and Bell keeps the lighthearted fun going throughout most of the story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Joey works at Cutie Pies, the smallest adult store in Sydney. After his parents kicked him out years... Continue Reading →
Title: Second Wind Author: Aimee Nicole Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Second Wind is a story of romance and being true to yourself that takes the reader on an emotional journey. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Second wind: a new strength or energy to continue something that is an... Continue Reading →
Title: Kindly Woodsmen Scirpt/Art Direction: Dale Lazarov Artist: Sebas Martin Publisher: Sticky Graphic Novels Length: 61 Pages Category: Fairy Tale, Graphic Novel At a Glance: The digital edition is in true vivid color, the simplicity of lines allows the action to be seen and appreciated. Pick up a copy for yourself and be prepared to... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Radar Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 123 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This was a fast paced, suspenseful and intriguing short novella from Edward Kendrick, who never fails to hook me into his stories. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Life for Lou Travis changed drastically when, as Carlo Farro, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaker of Chains Series: SPECTR Series Two: Book Four Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 163 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Breaker of Chains is yet another excellent addition to one of my favorite Urban Fantasy series, and I remain in awe of the -verse and in love with its characters.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ghost Slept Over Author: Marshall Thornton Narrator: Jason Frazier Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 13 minutes Category: Paranormal, Humor At a Glance: The story here is fun and light and should be a lovely romp for the listener. Unfortunately, however, most of the narration is uninspired and the voices tend to... Continue Reading →
Title: Blind Passion Author: Penny Brandon Publisher: Self-Published (2nd Edition) Length: 221 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the end, Blind Passion simply did not stand the test of time very well and, because of that, fell short of being a book that could hold my interest. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Attraction for Adam... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Home Series: A Kind of Stories: Book Four Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Seth Clayton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 56 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a story of friends-to-lovers, coming out and facing the past. It was another enjoyable listening experience from this very reliable... Continue Reading →
Title: Ring of Silence Series: Paul Turner Mysteries: Book Twelve Author: Mark Zubro Publisher: MLR Press Length: 83k Words Category: Contemporary Mystery/Police Procedural At a Glance: Ring of Silence is a roller coaster ride with danger at every turn that toes a fine line between fact and fiction. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Detectives try to... Continue Reading →
Title: Return to Biker Lane Series: Kontra’s Menagerie: Book 21 Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 79 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Not my favorite of the series, this one felt a bit rushed and ends rather abruptly. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: On the Road: A series of unexpected meetings bring a... Continue Reading →
Title: From Ashes Series: Heathens Ink: Book Three Author: K.M. Neuhold Narrator: Kenneth Obi Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kenneth Obi uses all of his considerable talent to tell a difficult story and helps us see why and how what could have gone so wrong winds... Continue Reading →
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