Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: That Rat, Carter Janson Series: States of Love Author: Amy Spector Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, That Rat, Carter Janson was a fun read, if a bit predictable, and was absolutely an enjoyable way to spend an evening. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Every man has... Continue Reading →
Title: The Case of the Arms Dealer Series: Kanaan & Tilney: Book One Authors: Jenna Rose and Katey Hawthorne Publisher: Loose Id Length: 206 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Case of the Man Eater has definitely got some holes in it when it comes to establishing this new world of supernatural... Continue Reading →
Title: Romantic Behavior Series: Bad Behavior: Book Four Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 118 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is definitely a great HEA, with drama, fun and some well-meaning family moments. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Detective Andreas Ruffner is no fool—he’s found a man who loves him,... Continue Reading →
Title: Cole and His Dog Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 194 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Overall, the story had promise but fell short for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Kicked out of his home at eighteen, Cole ends up at The Haven, a drop-in spot for homeless teens, run by Adam... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Absence of Light Author: Adrienne Wilder Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 261 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the Absence of Light is a carefully balanced story which exudes compassion and love, wrapped up in a compelling plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For... Continue Reading →
Title: Agent Bayne (PsyCop: Book Nine) Author: Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: JCP Books Length: 279 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The true testament of the adroit storytelling here is Jordan Castillo Price’s disappearance into her narrator. Victor Bayne may not be great at the communication, but he tells one helluva story. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Matchstick Men (A Hunter Dane Investigation: Book One) Author: Adira August Publisher: RedDeer Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, BDSM At a Glance: I love these books and this series. Great character driven novels that are well written and contain a depth of story are hard to come by, but these books fit that... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweeter Than Honey Author: Jessica Payseur Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 50 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sadly, this story didn’t work for me, with an ending which seemed to come out of nowhere. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bradley Kim is just trying to make the time without his boyfriend Lance go by... Continue Reading →
Title: Bleu Balls (Balls to the Wall: Book Seven) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another wonderful addition to the Balls to the Walls series, and I really hope we see more of the amazing Howard, who helped Robin realise that he could let go of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Tribute Act (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 215 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Tribute Act is equal parts sweet and angsty, with complex family dynamics which add realism and layers to Nathan and Mack's irresistible and undeniable chemistry. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Nathan Bridges hadn’t intended to settle... Continue Reading →
Title: Freckles Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 42 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo brought the story and the characters to life in an awesomely entertaining way. I found myself smiling until my cheeks hurt, and laughing out loud in my car... Continue Reading →
Title: On Solid Ground Author: Quinn Anderson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 145 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Solid Ground is a fine story with some pretty intense moments but no real emotional payout, relationship-wise. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Chance Crawford and Kit Gibbons are on the cusp of an epic office romance. After... Continue Reading →
Title: Tramps and Thieves (Murder and Mayhem: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 53 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Get in on this series while you don’t have much to catch up on, because you may want to hear this book more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Get Up Author: Reece Pine Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This one took me a while to really get into, but by about the halfway mark, things picked up. In the end, I’m glad I pushed through. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Recently dumped (again) for being cold, Guy... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost In Time Author: A.L. Lester Publisher: JMS Books (The Gate ~ Free Prequel) Length: 173 Pages Category: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Time Travel At a Glance: I didn’t know if I was going to actually like this story, but A.L. Lester had me from the start. I couldn’t put this book down, and I want... Continue Reading →
Title: Jake's Regret Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books Length: 58 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As with most short stories, the limited number of words hampered the author’s ability to fully develop the characters and the setting, but as a sweet read, this is a nice one. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition... Continue Reading →
Title: On Davis Row Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 330 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Davis Row is a rich love story, a redemptive tale, and a hard fought happy-ever-after all rolled into one beautiful story that will leave a lasting impression on the reader. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Nearing the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dead (The Thaumaturge Series: Book One) Author: Cal Matthews Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 228 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, Horror At a Glance: Apart from one little personal niggle, I loved the mysticism and magic and descriptive narration of this story. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: “She’s dead,” I said to him harshly, and he... Continue Reading →
Title: Relay (Changing Lanes: Book One) Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I love a good sports romance. Who doesn’t, right? And, Layla Reyne’s newest release, Relay, is incredibly good. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Captain is not a title Alejandro “Alex” Cantu takes lightly. Elected by his... Continue Reading →
Title: On His Knees (Hunt & Cam 4Ever: Book One) Author: Adira August Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The addition of the investigations that Hunter goes on, the who-dun-it mixed with the BDSM, keeps you on the edge with this one and makes it a page turner. There... Continue Reading →
Title: Train to Somewhere (Before . . . and After: Book Three) Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 75 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Sorry to say this story didn’t work for me on any level. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: It was only a game. Wasn’t it? At a party one... Continue Reading →
Title: Beguiled (Enlightened: Volume Two) Author: Joanna Chambers Narrator: Hamish McKinlay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 33 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: This is the second book in a planned trilogy, and the narrator is amazing. Hamish McKinlay is so well suited to these books, and it is a rare treat to... Continue Reading →
Title: Ebb and Flow (Love's Charter: Book Two) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was more of an emotional ride than an action-packed thriller, so if you’re in the mood to wrap up in a blanket and sink into a book, this is a good choice... Continue Reading →
Title: Snow Falling Author: Davidson King Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sometimes a bit shallow on details and limited when it came to Snow’s full backstory, the plot still held together well and made sense. Snow Falling is a solid debut novel and will certainly have me returning for... Continue Reading →
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