Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Wreck the Halls Author: Jessica Payseur Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a short holiday novella with a HEA(?) that tries to be a love/hate, push/pull kind of storyline. Unfortunately, it just didn’t do it for me. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Business has been good... Continue Reading →
Title: Hope Is the Thing with Feathers Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 48 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: While Samuel and Raymond may be advanced in years, their romance is young at heart. Hope Is the Thing with Feathers is one holiday story I highly recommend. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Blood (Metahuman Files: Book Four) Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 373 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Another amazing book by an author who is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I look forward to the next book in this awesome series. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Running out of time.... Continue Reading →
Title: Sanctuary Author: Ann-Katrin Byrde Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 274 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Mpreg At a Glance: Ann-Katrin Byrne delivers, once again, a fabulous novel with wonderful characters and another interesting look into the world in which Mercy Hills is part of. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: “Omegas for alphas and betas for betas…” Ori... Continue Reading →
Title: Nobody’s Butterfly Authors: Claire Davis and Al Stewart Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 73 Pages Category: Magical Realism, Holiday, Teen Fiction, Hurt/Comfort At a Glance: Nobody's Butterfly is a sweetly poignant novella that blends humor and a touch of magical realism with the story of two boys who find comfort, love and acceptance in... Continue Reading →
Title: Getting His Man (Getting His Man: Book One) Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I really have to commend B.G. Thomas for taking a chance and bringing an old classic movie/music feel to this storyline, in a modern day setting. It brought back memories... Continue Reading →
Title: Ballerina Dad Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 52 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Ballerina Dad is fifty-two pages of sweet Christmas-romance goodness. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Attending his daughter’s holiday dance recital should be easy for pro hockey player Patrick Barnes. Showing up in a tutu, however, wasn’t exactly... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gryphon King’s Consort Author: Jenn Burke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 210 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Not my favorite book in the Dreamspun Beyond line, but, for the most part, it was entertaining and enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Love takes flight. The sudden death of the Gryphon King... Continue Reading →
Title: Chilling with Max (Love Off Leash: Book Three) Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 94 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bonnie Dee takes us on a journey of self-discovery, almost, with these two men who, when encountering their polar opposite, manage to turn the mirror inward and then meet the other man halfway.... Continue Reading →
Title: Jared’s Fulfillment (Jared & Kieran: Book Two) Author: Riley Hart Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Though there were times during which I felt Jared and Kieran were trying too hard to justify themselves to me, Riley Hart tells a sweet story, firmly rooted in building a believable... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Flint (Carlisle Deputies: Book One) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Andrew Grey has constructed a plot that offers mild suspense—you never know what will happen next. This was an interesting look into the corruption surrounding a high-profile judge and his associates. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: An Open Window Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 21 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This Christmas short is just pure magic. Tender and emotional, An Open Window has earned a place at the top of my Christmas list! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Two men. One Christmas Eve that... Continue Reading →
Title: Out for the Holidays (An Out Novella) Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Out for the Holidays is great for fans of the series, especially since we see so many of the other couples. The way the book ended was a solid HEA and a... Continue Reading →
Title: A Timely Gift Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a sweet, incredibly romantic short with just the right amount of “magic”. It’s a feel-good story with no angst, and is all about falling in love. I highly recommend it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Thirty-One Days and Legos (Ranger Station Haven: Book Two) Author: S.A. Stovall Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: So, things weren’t perfect in this book, but there were some funny moments, some heart-warming moments, and some genuine Christmas spirit that shone through in the end, making it... Continue Reading →
Title: Make the Yuletide Gay Authors: Nicky Spencer, Stephen Hoppa, Addison Albright, Nell Iris, Amy Tasukada Publisher: Self-Published Length: 126 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: In spite of one near miss in this collection, I really enjoyed reading it. I not only got a heaping dose of holiday cheer and romance, but I... Continue Reading →
Title: Falling Together Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Self-Published Length: 53 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: If you are looking for an angst-free holiday romance, then look no further. Falling Together is a cute story that will satisfy the sweet tooth in us all. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Mitch Jackson took a temporary... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets & Silk Author: Nicole Dennis Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: Nicole Dennis has written a sexy, heartwarming short story with David and CJ, a sweet romance with a bit of lacy spice thrown in. I highly recommend this holiday short. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhino Ash (Saturday Barbies: Book Two) Author: Lindsey Black Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 295 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Lindsey Black doesn’t disappoint with Rhino Ash. It’s suspenseful, dangerous, exciting, and has lots of emotional moments. It also has just the right amount of seriousness melded with hilarity. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Ashley... Continue Reading →
Title: Braving the Rapids (Rocky Mountain Boys: Book Two) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Trust me when I say this author does a sense of community better than most, and allows for mistakes and real life to intervene. Braving the Rapids is a worthy addition to... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghostwriter of Christmas Past Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Worth the read and a good addition to the advent calendar. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Ever since ghostwriter Jason Burke ended up in loco parentis for his orphaned niece, Mallory, he’s been trying. He goes... Continue Reading →
Title: Infamous (Famous: Book Two) Author: Jenny Holiday Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 298 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A heartwearming friends to lovers romance that, IMO, rocked! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: All that up-and-coming musician Jesse Jamison has ever wanted is to be on the cover of Rolling Stone. When a gossip website nearly... Continue Reading →
Title: The Valet Author: S.J. Foxx Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 190 Pages Category: Historical At a glance: A great story where aristocrat and servant roles are mildly reversed! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: After scandalising his family name, wealthy brat Hugo is kicked out of his parent's home in NYC, and tossed into the English countryside.... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unlocked Mind (Secrets: Book Two Authors: KC Wells and Parker Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I definitely recommend this installment in the new Secrets series, and can’t wait for the next one. I’m enjoying seeing old friends and experiencing how they intertwine with new ones!... Continue Reading →
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