Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Three New Wishes (Rainbow Island: Book Three) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 213 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Each book in this series gives us three scenarios centered around the BDSM lifestyle, and while the vignettes are hot and emotionally touching, it is the polyamorous relationship of the three men... Continue Reading →
Title: The Long Past & Other Stories Author: Ginn Hale Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 225 Pages Category: Historical, Alt Worlds, Steampunk At a Glance: Ginn Hale is, simply put, a master of unique and incredible Alt U fantasy. I don’t devour her work as much as I work hard to savor every word of... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unsuitable Heir (Sins of the Cities: Book Three) Author: K.J. Charles Publisher: Loveswept Length: 246 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: With all the dangling pieces of this series wrapped up, this last installment, An Unsuitable Heir, is by far the best of the lot and one I can highly recommend to you.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rebuliding Year Author: Kaje Harper Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 9 hours and 44 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a satisfyingly lengthy audiobook peopled by awesome characters building an unexpected relationship against a backdrop of family drama and surprise suspense. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It took losing nearly... Continue Reading →
Title: Behind the Mask Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Adventure At a Glance: A quick and enjoyable read. Not too deep, which would be nearly impossible in such a short number of pages, but packing a fun little punch nonetheless. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: He keeps his true identity hidden,... Continue Reading →
Title: Dragon's Hoard Author: M.A. Church Publisher: Dreamspinner Press House Line: Dreamspun Beyond Length: 234 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: What worked so well in this novel was the dynamic between Warwick and Avery—both men were caught up in what their inner creature wanted and yet both were reluctant to give it... Continue Reading →
Title: Hunter Omega Author: Liv Rider Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 148 Pages Category: Mpreg, Paranormal/Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Fantastic story about a werewolf and his best friend/high school love who just happens to be a werewolf hunter. What could go wrong? Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Hunting werewolves is hard. Falling in love with one is... Continue Reading →
Title: Into This River I Drown Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Matt Baca Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary, Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: As amazed as I was by the story, I was equally in awe of the narration. Matt Baca was FANTASTIC. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Five years... Continue Reading →
Title: Tender with a Twist (Rainbow Cove: Book Two) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 264 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Age gap, opposites attract, second chances all mixed up with a little kink, for good measure, and two guys I wanted to find their way to a happy beginning—it all made... Continue Reading →
Title: Manny Get Your Guy Author: Amy Lane Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 16 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As an avid listener of audiobooks, it really is nice to find a voice in the genre that takes such care with what he is presenting, and makes... Continue Reading →
Title: As Sure As The Sun (Accidental Roots: Four) Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: No FBI cases to be concerned about in this one, just a sort of quiet and passionate connection between Sacha and Seth. I have been invested in this series from the start,... Continue Reading →
Title: Deeds & Confetti (Mary's Boys: Book Four) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I looove a good May-December romance, and Deeds & Confetti certainly fits that bill. I’m so glad I picked this one up. I enjoyed reading it and can’t wait to fall more in... Continue Reading →
Title: Saved (Breaking Free: Book One) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 243 Pages Category: Omegaverse, Mpreg At a Glance: This is one you must judge for yourself, for I do believe each reader will take away something different from this story, and that is perhaps the best kind of novel any author can... Continue Reading →
Title: Ethan (True: Book One) Author: Rowan McBride Publisher: Loose Id (FREE Download) Length: 37 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This quick little read packed quite a punch and was extremely enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Ethan is a shapeshifter whose life force is rooted in the ability to love. When he is... Continue Reading →
Title: Green's Hill Werewolves Vol 2 (Little Goddess Series) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 220 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A satisfying addition to the series for my inner completionist. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: After a rocky start and some unexpected battles, Teague Sullivan may have found a home at Green’s Hill.... Continue Reading →
Title: Silken Heart (Tales of Amaranth: Book Eight) Author: Thom Lane Publisher: Loose Id Length: 114 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Another book from the world of Amaranth? Yes please! Great new characters and an appearance from two old favorites. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Ander wakes in a strange bed, in absolute darkness. He has... Continue Reading →
Title: Team Phison Author: Chace Verity Publisher: Self-Published Length: 132 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Charming, clever, and touching, Team Phison was the perfect book to get me to the quick and genuine happy that I crave from contemporary romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: For 55-year-old Phil Hutton, finding a new boyfriend is tough,... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into Always (Leaning Into Series: Book Two) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a quick and easy read, not a lot of angst, and I was sure Eric and Zane would be okay at the end. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Life is good... Continue Reading →
Title: Family Man Authors: Heidi Cullinan and Marie Sexton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (Second Edition) Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think my one problem with this novel stems from the fact that by the end, it is not fully clear that Vinnie is bisexual. Given that, Family Man is still a powerful... Continue Reading →
Title: Evan Sent Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I like where Bowie took the plot, here, and twisted it into something suspenseful and dangerous for the two MCs. This is a thoroughly entertaining read! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Fiction and reality become intertwined when a young... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord of the White Hell: Book Two Author: Ginn Hale Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 346 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Lord of the White Hell: Book Two was a crazy, amazing, wondrous ride. It’s exciting. Thrilling. Completely engaging and incredible. And, the last two chapters were so hair-raising and intense! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Haunting of Timber Manor (Memoirs of the Human Wraiths: Book One) Author: F.E. Feeley Jr. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 256 pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: An interesting story but one with many POV shifts that left me confused at times. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: While recovering from the recent loss of... Continue Reading →
Title: Sharing Secrets Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: Finch Books Length: 228 Pages Category: YA/Teen Fiction, Contemporary At a Glance: This novel is brilliantly done from start to finish. Grappling with real life issues, the author creates a story that grips you by the heart and never really lets you go. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: On Point (Out of Uniform: Book Three) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Point was a nice, character driven story, full of friends-to-lovers goodness. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Never fall for your best friend… Pushing thirty, with his reenlistment looming, decorated navy sniper Maddox Horvat... Continue Reading →
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