Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Peppermint Schnapps Predicament Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: If you're looking for a quick fix of holiday romance, without delving into loads of narrative detail and plot minutiae, The Peppermint Schnapps Predicament is an uplifting and rather adorable read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Poison Marked Author: T.J. Nichols Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 56 Pages Category: Holiday Fantasy At a Glance: I gobbled this story up in no time at all, a great little read if you are looking for something quick to pass the time. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Kill his lover or disobey his king and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Remaking of Corbin Wale Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 237 Pages Category: Fantasy, Drama At a Glance: Roan Parrish has delivered an incredible story here. The characters, the beautiful imagery, the food (I want lemon-lavender pound cake and challah so bad), and the Chanukah magic made it a fabulous read. It’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Secret Santa Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 150 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: All in all, Secret Santa is a happy and light read. It’s quick, with no angst and perfect for the holidays. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Keeping secrets is never a good way to start a relationship...... Continue Reading →
Title: The Coach Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 33 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Thom Collins’ stories never disappoint me. The Coach is a short story with a solid plot. Both Cole’s and Josh’s characters were well developed. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A routine assignment unlocks the secrets of his past. News... Continue Reading →
Title: Fangs and Catnip (Dead and Breakfast: Book One) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 220 Pages Category: Fantasy/Paranormal, Shifters, Vampires At a Glance: Fangs and Catnip felt like one of the most natural growing stories I’ve read in a while. The whole book came alive, and I’m torn on which of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Longing for Shelter (Alpha's Homestead: Book Three Author: Alex Jane Publisher: Self-Published Length: 264 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Western At a Glance: One of the things I enjoyed about Longing for Shelter is that it managed to engage my emotions towards the characters. I did have a couple of laughing-out-loud moments, especially when Seth... Continue Reading →
Title: Ante Up (Dreamspun Beyond: Book Eight) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I love Kim Fielding’s work—I do—but this story just seemed to be missing some real meat. All in all, the book delivers a nice little romance without too much angst and just enough action... Continue Reading →
Title: Saint and the Sinner (Wilde Love: Book Four) Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 219 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story totally pulled at my heartstrings and left me with a happy, contented feeling that I have come to expect with this series. A great addition. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: By the Currawong's Call Author: Welton B. Marsland Publisher: Escape Publishing Length: 352 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Definitely check this one out, guys. I wholeheartedly recommend it. I’m such a huge fan of this book, and can’t wait to see what this author brings us next. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mercy of the Mako Shark (The Mako Shark: Book Three) Author: Nicole Castle Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 258 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery, Humor At a Glance: I'm such a smitten kitten over these characters and the circumstances they find themselves in. They wend their way around and through myriad complications, but there... Continue Reading →
Title: Out of the Shadows Author: KC Wells Narrator: Finn Sterling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 6 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: KC Wells takes an old story and retells it with her usual style. What is disappointing is the narration by Finn Sterling, who is normally much better at... Continue Reading →
Title: Comic Book Romance (Spandex and Superpowers: Book Three) Author: Charles Payseur Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 43 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Humor At a Glance: Though short, the author managed to squeeze a lot of laughter and fun into the plot and didn’t leave any loose ends or unanswered questions, which is a skill in itself... Continue Reading →
Title: High Balls (Balls to the Wall: Book Five) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 163 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great series, as are all Lain’s books based in Laguna, and I do recommend them. As long as Tara Lain continues writing about interesting, quirky, handsome men, then I... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bravest Thing Author: Laura Lascarso Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 226 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: I loved this novel. It was not an easy read, but it was so incredibly well done and just an amazing story from start to finish. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: High school junior Berlin Webber... Continue Reading →
Title: Swimming to Freedom Author: Robbie Michaels Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: One of the things that did frustrate me was the author not addressing everything, like Brandon’s mom, but that was the only real low point in a beautifully crafted story filled with growing characters... Continue Reading →
Title: Building Forever (The Rebuilding Year: Book Three) Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 109 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This delightful short is the cherry on the sundae of this series. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Four years ago, Ryan and John decided they'd wait to get married until it came with full legal... Continue Reading →
Title: Tried & True (THIRDS: Book Ten) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 254 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I’m completely thrilled and blown away that Tried & True is the tenth book in this series, and that it was just as fantastic as I hoped it would be. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bones of Our Fathers Author: Elin Gregory Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 231 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A low-key character driven story with a slow but steady paced romance revolving around archeological find in a small town. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Malcolm Bright, brand new museum curator in a small Welsh Border... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into a Wish (Leaning Into Series: Book 3.5) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 130 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: When Ryan and Danny finally got together, it was great. They were sweet and perfect together. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Ryan Haskell loves everything about the wine business. He's fortunate... Continue Reading →
Title: Ice, Snow & Mistletoe Author: Jocelynn Drake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 156 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Ice, Snow & Mistletoe is holiday romance success number two for me from this author. It gives good feels, touched my heart, and does what any good romance should do—left me feeling happy for the... Continue Reading →
Title: Behr Facts (Foothills Pride: Book Three) Author: Pat Henshaw Narrator: David Ross Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you’re looking for a sweet little refresher whilst in between books, Behr Facts may just fit that bill. Reviewed By: Christie Blurb: Big, burly CEO Abe... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Shadows (Metahuman Files: Book Three) Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 368 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I think the thing I like best about the story (and the previous two) is the author’s careful way of immersing readers right into the heart of what’s going on. Her words evoke... Continue Reading →
Title: Carnal (One, Two, and Three) Author/Artist: Dale Lazarov and The Amir Publisher: Sticky Graphic Novels/Class Comics Length: 72 Pages in Total Category: Graphic Novel At a Glance: This is a great book in keeping with the high quality of the work Sticky puts out. If you have the time, pick up a copy for... Continue Reading →
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