Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Wounded Warrior (Rocking W: Book One) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 217 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great start to the Rocking W series from BA Tortuga. The storyline is full of drama, humor, support from friends and heartwarming family moments. There’s lots of love here, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Velvet Author: Kim Davis Publisher: JMS Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though a solid beginning captured my attention, it didn’t hold through the story. Sadly, this one was not my cup of tea. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Patrick Holt’s ex-boyfriend Clay Teal asks him to serve as the... Continue Reading →
Title: Never (A Pennymaker Tale) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another smash from a talented author that leaves you believing in the magic of the world. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Wendell “Wen” Darling lives in a world of shoulds and musts. Left to care for his... Continue Reading →
Title: Life on Pause Author: Erin McLellan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 289 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Would I recommend this one? Absolutely I would. It was original, funny, sweet, and an overall fun read. Despite my misgivings, I’m glad I read this book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Niles Longfellow is a nerd, and not... Continue Reading →
Title: Third Son Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Third Son is a shocking tale of intrigue and suspense, and one that mystery lovers will most definitely enjoy. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: American Niall Monroe returns to Hong Kong—a city he calls home—after being away... Continue Reading →
Title: Caught In Between (Daniel and Ryan: Book Eight) Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 42 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotica, BDSM, Menage At a Glance: What better way to show your Dom you are perfect than by letting him share you and still control the scene? Where do these two go from here? I... Continue Reading →
Title: Memento Amare Author: G.D. Cox Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 379 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A dizzying tale of two men who, despite all odds, find love for each other over and over again. Bottom line? Interesting idea but the execution wasn’t my favorite. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: "Thank you for giving... Continue Reading →
Title: One More Helping Author: Nickie Jamison Publisher: JMS Books Length: 43 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The pacing was delightful, though the conclusion of the book seems a little rushed, and I would have liked to see it play out a little bit more. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Pizza has been part of... Continue Reading →
Title: What You Can’t Live Without Author: Eden Winters Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Despite its shorter length, What You Can’t Live Without is a complete story that gave me all the feels. I enjoyed the heck out of it. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Dr. Arnulfo Oliva is... Continue Reading →
Title: The Elevator Murders Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 123 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: The Elevator Murders is just the right length to offer a good murder mystery. Edward Kendrick always seems to find a new path to creating an interesting whodunnit, never letting up on the suspense, danger... Continue Reading →
Title: Skin Author: Christian Baines Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 151 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: Christian Baines kept me on the hook in the slow and clever revelation of Skin’s characters, and then threw out a surprise twist at the end that was a nice payoff to my perseverance. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Accept My Surrender Authors: Jane Davitt and Alexa Snow Publisher: Loose Id Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I liked this book. I didn’t love this book; there was a disconnect emotionally for me in the way it was written, but I definitely appreciated the premise and enjoyed the read. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Making Home (Bay Valley U: Book One) Author: Dev Bentham Publisher: Loose Id Length: 128 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Making Home is a sweet story that needed just a bit more development to make it more memorable and a little less predictable. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: In his real life, Manu Contrares... Continue Reading →
Title: Nosy Neighbors Author: Nina R. Schluntz Publisher: MLR Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: If you like a good ghost story, wrapped up in an intriguing little mystery with a side of romance, give this one a try! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Julian is used to drama, seeing ghosts tends... Continue Reading →
Title: Whiskey Kisses Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 19k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked how the author painted the passing of time in this small village, and was very satisfied by how we left the two characters. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: In a small town about an hour's drive outside... Continue Reading →
Title: Foxglove Copse (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 245 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I have to say I enjoyed Alex Beecroft’s writing style in this novel set in the small Cornish seaside town. It’s somewhat mystical, with suspense and danger, magic and a few scenes that are... Continue Reading →
Title: Kidnapped by the Pirate Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 280 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: If you're in the mood for a sexy historical high seas romance with some added danger and a sweet HEA, men whose conquest is to conquer each other, to ravage barriers and ravish each other body... Continue Reading →
Title: Tender Mercies (Men of Lancaster County: Book Two) Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I adored many things about this story. It was wonderful watching both Eddie and Sam fall more in love with the farm and the animals; the author’s descriptions of the property were... Continue Reading →
Title: Out Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 299 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Out is fast paced with complex characters who exist as a society. I'm counting the days for the holiday short so I can see Zach and Henry again. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: “I guess I always figured coming out was... Continue Reading →
Title: Hell and Back Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All in all, this was a very good mystery with great characters, and I was thoroughly entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Seventeen years ago, Forge Reynolds fell in love… and had his heart broken. When Staff... Continue Reading →
Title: Psycho Romeo (Ward Security: Book One) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Psycho Romeo is a great debut in the Ward Security series. This is an in-depth look into both of these men’s lives, and the plot was suspenseful and has a lot... Continue Reading →
Title: King of the Fire Dancers (Shift Happens: Book One) Author: S.T. Sterlings Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 257 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Though the beginning was slower paced, I could see something was building and gradually taking form, so I kept at it. I was rewarded once the pacing picked up, and now... Continue Reading →
Title: Bound by Thorns (Dragon Souls: Book Three Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Carina Press Length: 223 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Contemporary At a Glance: I will say that this one was a mixed bag for me. It drags a bit to begin with, but once these two men are definitely established as a couple on... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Paws Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 36 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: I would have loved to see more of the culture the author presented as we got only a bare glimpse into the life, touching only what was relevant to the plot. In so many ways I felt... Continue Reading →
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