Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Romancing the Ugly Duckling Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m such a fan of these Dreamspun books. I know I’m going to get a happily ever after, and that the road will not necessarily be smooth, but the ride will definitely be worth it.... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Boys Get Detention Author: Jeff Erno Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 28 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bad Boys Get Detention is a quick splash of sexy fun, making for a quick and enjoyable read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Chris, a high school English teacher, finds himself distracted by a very unruly, know-it-all... Continue Reading →
Title: Romancing the Bouncer Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you are looking for a read with not much depth, then you will enjoy this one. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t my cup of tea. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Bennett "Ben" Pachowski is a bouncer at Throwbacks.... Continue Reading →
Title: Add Love and Mix Author: Sean Michael Narrator: Steve Balderson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 18 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: This is an average narration. If you can pick it up on sale, you’ll enjoy it well enough. Buy the book to read along with the narration, though.... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost Fantasy Hero v Zahn Author/Illustrator: Iceman Blue Publisher: Class Comics Length: 36 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Not a bad comic, but not one I’d suggest for anyone except hardcore Class Comic fans. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: What do you get when an evil DRAGON LORD turns his sights to other realms... Continue Reading →
Title: Into the Blue Author: Pene Henson Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 236 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: There are so many beautiful, beautiful passages in this book, you guys. I have many highlights of gorgeous, poetic words. Do yourselves a favor, and add this one to your summer reading list! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Something's Brewing at Joe's Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: For me, Something’s Brewing at Joe’s was a story with great potential that never quite arrived. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The promise of a dream job lures Murphy to Tampa, but he arrives to the rude... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Fog (Carlisle Cops: Book Six) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: It’s getting harder to pick a favorite from the Carlisle Cops series. With this sixth installment, Andrew Grey combines suspense, investigative skills, and a good mix of characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Carlisle... Continue Reading →
Title: Heart of the Steal Authors: Avon Gale and Roan Parrish Publisher: Philtre Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Black, white, and gray… who’d have thought those three hues could make for such a colorful romance? Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Responsible, disciplined William Fox channeled his love for art and his faith... Continue Reading →
Title: Find His Way Home Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 74 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though there is a romance, I found this to be a sweet little story about finding oneself. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Shakespeare-loving teacher Elliot Dunn has been unhappy living in the big city for a long... Continue Reading →
Title: Power Bottom? Author: Rowan McAllister Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy the book for the story and for the top-level narration. Look for the names of both the author and the narrator on future books for what surely will be... Continue Reading →
Title: Close to You (Sunshine and Happiness: Book Three) Author: Skylar M. Cates Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Hopefully Tristan James will continue to be the voice of the series as his is one of the more accomplished for this style of... Continue Reading →
Title: Out! (The Shamwell Tales: Book Three) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 305 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Out! is most certainly an amusing and thoughtful addition to the Shamwell Tales series, and doesn’t fail to make this reader wish once again that we could all live in the wacky village author... Continue Reading →
Title: Bargaining with the Bear (Kinky Holidays: Book Four) Authors: Caitlin Ricci and A.J. Marcus Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 79 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: All in all, a very well done and enjoyable story that captivated me from start to finish. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: For Jamison's fortieth birthday his best friend... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow of Doubt Author: H. Beryl Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 101 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I was really entertained by the intrigue, action and thrill ride of the glimpse of paranormal in the plot. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes love can be electric, especially if one of the lovers has a special... Continue Reading →
Title: Everyday History Author: Alice Archer Narrator: Daan Stone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 53 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: You’ll enjoy Everyday History if you give it a chance to win your heart. By the end, you’ll be rooting for true love to take this couple to a happy place.... Continue Reading →
Title: Fear and Loving in Las Vegas (2nd Edition) Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 99 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Crime Fiction At a Glance: Fear and Loving in Las Vegas fell way too short of the mark for me. I just needed a bit more realism for this story to make any sense. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Star Crossed: Book One Author: Patrick Fillion Illustrator: Alexander Publisher: Class Comics Length: 34 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: The fight scenes are as exciting and breathtaking as the sex scenes. That shows a strong versatility in Alexander’s art. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: FLAMER has been sent on a crucial mission, and time... Continue Reading →
Title: When the Dust Settles (Timing: Book Three) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sean Crisden’s narration has improved since Timing, slower paced and the characters’ voices more defined. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Glenn Holloway’s predictable life ended the day... Continue Reading →
Title: Waiting for Walker Author: Robin Reardon Publisher: IAM Books Length: 431 Pages Category: Teen Fiction At a Glance: Waiting for Walker is an exceptional novel that is intelligently written, compelling to read, and emotionally charged. I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Micah Jaeger's life is a mess. His folks have... Continue Reading →
Title: Wolfmanny Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, M/M/M and More At a Glance: I got the feeling throughout that the author really wanted to create a sense of the three main characters struggling to find the balance in their lives, but unfortunately, I found each chapter offered very... Continue Reading →
Title: Spun! (Shamwell Tales: Book Four) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 328 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were WAY more things I loved about this story than didn’t. And, Lord help me, I loved that adorable, costumed teddy bear! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: With friends like these . . . An... Continue Reading →
Title: Vintage: A Ghost Story Author: Steve Berman Publisher: Lethe Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Paranormal, Ghosts/Spirits, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I’ve made my way through more than a few ghost stories over the years. As they go, this may just be one of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Premonitions Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 101 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I’m not sure what it is, but I always find myself looking for the next Edward Kendrick story. Maybe it’s that his books are always easy reads, very entertaining, no matter what the subject, and the characters always... Continue Reading →
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