Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Antisocial Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 460 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Antisocial is an outstanding book and one that I would highly recommend. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A single stroke can change your world. Xander Fairchild can’t stand people in general and frat boys in particular, so when he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow of the Templar: Double Down Author: M. Chandler Publisher: Self-Published Length: 344 Pages Category: Mystery/Thriller At a Glance: If you have a hankering for a fast-paced mystery/suspense/action/thriller/crime caper with some laugh-out-loud moments thrown in, M. Chandler has tossed us the perfect word salad. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: "Hypothetically, I was wondering how you'd... Continue Reading →
Title: Cask Strength (Agents Irish and Whiskey: Book Two) Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 205 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: As usual, Layla Reyne doesn't disappoint. This story is packed with action, danger, suspense and secrets, and there are myriad suspicious characters twisted up in the crime at hand. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Marc's the Spot Author: Meg Harding Publisher: Loose Id Length: 190 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Having read other work by Meg Harding, and really enjoyed it, I was a bit disappointed with Marc’s the Spot. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Marcus “Marc” Lacroix, a red panda shifter, knows who Lucas Grayson... Continue Reading →
Title: The Naked Knight Author/Illustrator: Sunny Victor Publisher: Class Comics Length: 40 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This would be a great first issue for anyone who hasn’t read other comics. I am eagerly anticipating the next issue. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: When Dylan Prescott begins his evening at a local dance club and... Continue Reading →
Title: Trans Liberty Riot Brigade Author: L.M. Pierce Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 215 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Dystopian At a Glance: This dark dystopian fiction will punch you in the face and have you begging for more. 5 Stars and a Page Turner! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Andi knows being born an intersex “Transgressor” and then... Continue Reading →
Title: Cutting Cords (Kiss of Leather: Book Six) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 136 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: If you’re a fan of the series, I highly recommend you read this book. If you haven’t read the series, I suggest you start with book one first. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Day Makes Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 33 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you love to listen to a great story with an awesome narrator, I would highly recommend A Day Makes. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Mob enforcer Ceaton Mercer has killed... Continue Reading →
Title: Say Yes Author: J.R. Gray Publisher: Self-Published Length: 126 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Say Yes felt more like a prequel than a full story, especially with the way the last chapter is titled. I wanted to know more about James and Charles. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: James failed. He tried to... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Cowboys and a Baby Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Dorian Bane gives life, light, and fun to this romp of a book. Tortuga’s words and his narration pair well and are meant to be enjoyed.... Continue Reading →
Title: Cutie and the Beast (Fae Out of Water: Book One) Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 303 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Action/Adventure At a Glance: Entertaining, sweet, and action packed, this novel had it all, and was a delightful read from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Temp worker David Evans has... Continue Reading →
Title: Renewal (Dublin Virtues: Book Three) Author: Helena Stone Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 183 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The thing I liked best about this story is how brutal and painful some of the life events were. I was thrilled with Renewal and definitely plan on putting Helena Stone on my TBR list.... Continue Reading →
Title: Coins Not Accepted Author: Chris Quinton Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 185 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: A fairly unique story with intriguing world building and an interesting plot. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: “Bring me the contents of the security box from the bank, and make sure you're not followed." Miles Carter carries out... Continue Reading →
Title: Spa Weekend (Daniel and Ryan: Book Six) Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 43 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: While still very enjoyable, this one wasn’t my favorite chapter so far. I just wanted more from the fact that this was such a big step for the couple and what it... Continue Reading →
Title: Spectred Isle (Green Men: Book One) Author: K.J. Charles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 243 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: Spectred Isle blends the paranormal with the historical and comes out with a winning story that fully entertains. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Archaeologist Saul Lazenby has been all but unemployable since his disgrace during... Continue Reading →
Title: Permanent Ink (Art and Soul: Book One) Authors: Avon Gale and Piper Vaugh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap At a Glance: This book is every bit as good as I expected a collaboration from these two authors to be, and sexy as sin too. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At... Continue Reading →
Title: New Orleans Second Lines Author: Lynn Lorenz Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 246 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: For me, this is a 5 star read. After reading this second edition, I loved how Lynn Lorenz segued all three stories into one. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Matt and Lane grew up together,... Continue Reading →
Title: To Touch You (Mates: Book Four) Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Self-Published Length: 260 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: An enjoyable story that adds to the Mates series and ties the other books together. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: “His name is Salvatore Rossi. He’s a vampire. And he’s my true mate.” By not relying on anyone... Continue Reading →
Title: Lavender Author: Xavier Axelson Publisher: JMS Books Length: 84 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Lavender is a study in healing after being torn apart. It is honest, unvarnished and often difficult to read, and yet beautiful in its resolution. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Following the sudden death of his father, Lawrence "Law" Crow... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Fish, Dead Fish (Fish Out of Water: Book Two) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 330 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I hope Amy Lane has more plans for the Fish Out of Water series; I’m hooked! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: They must work together to stop a psychopath—and save each... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rhubarb Patch (A Men of Gilead Novel) Author: Deanna Wadsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 284 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though the first chapter grabbed me, the magic sadly didn’t last. The consistency just wasn’t there, and as such, the story, overall, was somewhat hit and miss for me. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: There's This Guy Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 30 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There’s This Guy is a rich story of healing and love, voiced by a consummate professional who gave life to each and every character. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: How do... Continue Reading →
Title: Sparkle and Shine Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/2nd Edition Length: 72 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Sparkle and Shine is a well-written read and has all the makings of an enjoyable rodeo romance, and you also get a good feel for all the characters’ personalities. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: ll that... Continue Reading →
Title: Vassily the Beautiful (An Esto Universe Novel) Author: Angel Martinez Narrator: Greg Boudreaux Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Run Time: 8 hours and 1 minute Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Buy this book if you like space sagas with hot men in them. Buy the book if you are familiar with Martinez’s work. Buy the... Continue Reading →
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