Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Tied to Home Series: Ames Bridge: Book Three Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap At a Glance: I enjoyed this one, not my favorite, but that is my opinion only and I still highly recommend it for the romance and the interesting storyline. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Luke... Continue Reading →
Title: Smoky Mountain Dreams Author: Leta Blake Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 46 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Smoky Mountain Dreams was done a truly just turn by John Solo. With rich pathos and nimble characterizations, he made this story shine. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes holding on means letting... Continue Reading →
Title: Healing Author: Stevie Woods Publisher: MLR Press Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: All in all, this was an enjoyable little suspense novella with an intriguing political subplot. Even though it felt a little unfinished to me, I would still recommend if you’re looking for a quick read. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Love on a Battlefield Author: Posy Roberts Publisher: Self-Published Length: 126 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These guys are great together, and I have no doubt that other readers will love them as much as I did. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Not every compass points north. Andrew Summers is forced to spend his... Continue Reading →
Title: Coach's Challenge Series: Scoring Chances: Book Five Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I, for one, hope this series has a long life and that Smith continues to deliver the audio. Listeners always hope for that near perfect... Continue Reading →
Title: Where Death Meets the Devil Author: L.J. Hayward Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 395 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I just can’t say enough about how very well-written this novel is, down to the fight scenes and the environment being so descriptive. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jack Reardon, former SAS soldier and current... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitten By the Alpha Series: Regent’s Park Pack: Book Four Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 314 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This novel is one more strong addition to an already well-constructed alternate reality, and at the risk of sounding cliché, I think the series just keeps getting better. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: A Taste of Copper Author: Elin Gregory Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 104 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Author Elin Gregory uses every page of her novella to paint the story of unrequited love. For such a short novella, I was thrilled by the lush quality of this author’s writing. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Dead Speak Series: Cold Case Psychic: Book One Author: Pandora Pine Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 214 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Pandora Pine weaves the tension, both situational and sexual, throughout the book wonderfully, right up to the final climax. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Demoted to the cold case squad after shooting... Continue Reading →
Title: Waking Oisin Author: Grace Kilian Delaney Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Waking Oisin was definitely sort of a mixed bag. There were parts that I really liked, and other parts I struggled with. Overall, though, it was quite fun and I did enjoy reading it. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Forsaken Author: J.R. Gray Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Forsaken is a thoughtful and introspective look at free-will vs. blind faith, and I appreciated its message despite a slight reservation or two about its execution. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Titus has lived and breathed religion his entire life,... Continue Reading →
Title: Pirate's Spoils Author: Qeturah Edeli Publisher: Loose Id (Free Download) Length: 31 Pages Category: Historical, BDSM At a Glance: There is definitely enough intrigue in the storyline that I wish the author would make it into a full-length novel, but take it for what it is and enjoy. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Domingo is... Continue Reading →
Title: Boys Keep Swinging: A Memoir Author: Jake Shears Publisher: Atria Books Length: 336 Pages Category: Autobiography At a Glance: Shears is nothing if not a natural born storyteller who picks at the threads of memory and weaves them into a compelling novel. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In this deeply affecting memoir, one of rock... Continue Reading →
Title: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Author: Becky Albertalli Narrator: Michael Crouch Publisher: Harper Audio Run Time: 6 hours and 45 minutes Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: What a gift this book is! If you like YA stories, it’s not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon... Continue Reading →
Title: A Matter of Justice Series: Hong Kong Nights: Book Three Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: J.C. Long has created a roller coaster ride of a story in A Matter of Justice, with action, suspense and danger. The plot is intriguing and a shocker when all... Continue Reading →
Title: Joshua's Rainbow Series: Rainbow Key: Book One Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Some of these characters are broken on the outside and some broken on the inside, but they are a family together, and Victoria Sue has done an excellent job of communicating that. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Speedbump Author: Charli Coty Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 182 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In my opinion, Speedbump is a love story that transcends labels and allows for love to blossom in the wake of shared heartbreak and loneliness. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Ezra Cook is sole caregiver to older brother Tray, who... Continue Reading →
Title: Pretty in Pink Series: Housemates: Book Six Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 211 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: It truly pains me to say that Pretty in Pink was mostly a miss for me. My issue with this book isn’t that there's sex in the plot. It’s that sex is the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Detached Raider Series: The Black Raiders: Book One Author: Ana Night Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 355 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Author Ana Night has constructed a rollercoaster ride of a serial murder mystery in which the murders are not the only thing to keep you guessing. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Lover, Lover (A Dreamcatchers Tale Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book Fourteen Author: Liv Olteano Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 195 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Despite its interesting premise, the rush to the end left me feeling unsatisfied overall. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Twin souls reunited. Drew’s always been a fighter: first in martial arts... Continue Reading →
Title: For the Living Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Charlie David has a smooth, if unvaried, voice, but the story is a bit off-putting in that Scott is required to be friend, confidant, lover, and analyst for Jay. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Losing It Series: Ringside Romance: Book Four Author: Christine d'Abo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 229 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m so glad I read this one. If you’ve been reading the series, I have no doubt that Losing It is a solid addition to the set. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Finn Miller... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweet Thing Series: Pretty Boy: Book Two Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I do like this author and have read many fine stories by her, but this one was not among my favorites, I’m afraid. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: French male model Simeon Duchamp has... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Boyfriend Series: Bad in Baltimore: Book Two Author: K.A. Mitchell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap At a Glance: Fake boyfriends, a little age play, and a whole lot of chemistry between Quinn and Eli come together to make this an unputdownable read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Causing trouble... Continue Reading →
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