Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Hike Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Once again, John Inman assures his spot as a topnotch horror writer who uses a deft hand to weave in just enough romance to ease the tension and keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Mind Author: Roe Horvat Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 146 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Roe Horvat has a knack for telling a great story centered around characters who are so easy to warm up to and root for. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Alexander Popescu is a university lecturer in a quiet... Continue Reading →
Title: How to Save a Life (Howl at the Moon: Book Four Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 238 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: How to Save a Life is sweet, heartbreaking, funny and touching. I’m giving it a 4.5 Star rating and look forward to the next installment. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Maybe This Time Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 246 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Maybe This Time fell short of being interesting enough to hold my attention. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Moving into a new home starts with a bang when Ryan Blackwell celebrates turning thirty. Being hungover means he’s bleary-eyed... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder in Color (DaSunder Chronicles: Book Two) Author: Emmi Lawrence Publisher: Loose Id Length: 313 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: I was amazed and sucked right into this fantastic story, and am hoping for another wild novel with Salain and Jevette; after all, they were just getting started. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Medical... Continue Reading →
Title: Kevin Corrigan and Me Author: Jere' M. Fishback Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 160 Pages Category: Young Adult At a Glance: I wanted to like this one more. Sadly, it lacked the emotional depth and maturity I was looking for. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ever since their boyhood days, fifteen-year-old Jesse has craved something more... Continue Reading →
Title: Dear Mona Lisa... Authors: Claire Davis and Al Stewart Publisher: Self-Published Length: 65 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Dear Mona Lisa... is worth reading. It's something different from the mass. This book has its own character; it's short, sweet, poetic, strong. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: om, shy office clerk by day and drawer... Continue Reading →
Title: The Price of Secrets (Web of Secrets: Book Two) Author: Terry Poole Publisher: MLR Press Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Thriller At a Glance: Terry Poole offers readers a tension filled and action packed sequel to Web of Secrets Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kelly must rescue his fiance Nathan when he is kidnapped... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Mr. Wrong Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 218 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Finding Mr. Wrong is a sweet romance that just fell a bit short of being a cohesive and believable novel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Matthew Hart is heir to the family fortune and owner of Hart... Continue Reading →
Title: Be My Best Man Author: Con Riley Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Con Riley’s books are the comfort food for my romance loving soul, and she dishes out another heart-warmer in Be My Best Man. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Will Jason’s third time as a best man lead... Continue Reading →
Title: Circle (Roads: Book Three) Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 179 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another brilliant must-read from Leigh, whose work I adore more with each release it seems. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: I love him...but he’s forgotten why. A lot can happen in six years, and Ash and Pete... Continue Reading →
Title: Northern Star Author: Ethan Day Narrator: Jason Frazier Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A story is told, a family is remade, and hearts are mended. That’s a lot for any book to do well, but add the top-notch narration and you have a book you... Continue Reading →
Title: Sins of the Father (Wilde Love: Book Two) Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The first book had me intrigued; this second book in this series has me hooked; I need the third ASAP. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Six years ago, Keegan Quinn was working for... Continue Reading →
Title: Green's Hill Werewolves: Vol. One (Little Goddess Series) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 310 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Full of angst, backstory, and more details from all our favorite Green's Hill characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Teague Sullivan and Jack Barnes work in the dangerous gray area between the natural... Continue Reading →
Title: The Veranda (Lavender Shores: Book Three) Author: Rosalind Abel Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 276 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rosalind Abel has solidified a reputation as an outstanding romance writer who creates beautiful characters and endearing love stories. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Donovan Carlisle helps countless people in Lavender Shores with his skills... Continue Reading →
Title: Eden’s Past (The Edenwood Saga: Book One) Author: Adam Carpenter Publisher: MLR Press Length: 174 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: The complicated plot has me very intrigued and ready to find out what happens next, though I admit to having a hard time connecting to the characters involved. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Unbreakable Stories: Ian Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 121 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: To wrap up the Unbreakable Bonds series, Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott close things out with Ian and Hollis’s short stories, and once again, they’re sexy, steamy, humorous, thoughtful and always have a happy ending.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Birches Author: Xavier Axelson Publisher: JMS Books Length: 73 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Birches is an extremely provocative and sensual novella that gives us just the right taste of two captivating characters. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Perfection isn’t everything, although it’s everything Leo wants. His desire to become the perfect... Continue Reading →
Title: Down on the Farm (Ames Bridge: Book One) Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though not quite the enemies-to-lovers story I had been expecting, Down on the Farm is well written and a fairly enjoyable read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Down on the Farm, a sexy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow of the Templar: High Fidelity Author: M. Chandler Publisher: Self-Published Length: 529 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Shadow of the Templar series has been nothing less than 1500+ pages of manic and frenzied, and was such a delight to read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A fellow FBI agent with an... Continue Reading →
Title: Provoked: Enlightenment Author: Joanna Chambers Narrator: Hamish McKinlay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: The combination of McKinlay’s voice work and Chambers’ words are a perfect blend. You should not miss the chance to hear a good period piece with a fine mystery and budding romance... Continue Reading →
Title: Scorpio Hates Virgo (Signs of Love: Book Two Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 245 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I just absolutely loved these characters and the whole vibe and premise of the book from the very beginning. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: This year is all about healing the heart, Scorpio.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Matter of Duty (Hong Kong Nights: Book One) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 269 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Drama At a Glance: J.C. Long takes readers to Hong Kong and into a world of deceit, corruption, discrimination, not knowing who to trust, and mysterious disappearances. I was hooked from the very... Continue Reading →
Title: The Druid Next Door (Fae Out of Water: Book Two) Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 360 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Action/Adventure At a Glance: Other than one small glitch, I really had no complaints about this story—it's clever, exciting and sexy and, overall, a worthy addition to the series. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
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