Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Playing with Fire Author: Jambrea Jo Jones Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: This is a great character driven short story. We get a solid beginning, middle, and ending all wrapped up in a short space of time. And, the characters are charming. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Ranch... Continue Reading →
Title: Just Drive (Anchor Point: Book One) Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 17 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As this well-written story by L. A. Witt evolves, Russo captures every nuance of the characters and gives the listener an audio treat. Reviewed By: Mike... Continue Reading →
Title: Restoring the Past Author: M. Durango Publisher: JMS Books Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While the character and plot development moved at an easy pace, with no rushed or dragging parts, I found it difficult to fully feel happy for Cal in the end. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: After thirteen years... Continue Reading →
Title: While My Wife's Away Author: James Lear Publisher: Cleis Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book isn’t going to be for everyone. The main character is a married man who cheats on his wife, and it doesn’t have an HEA, but it was well-written and interesting. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Vice City (Vice City: Book One) Author: S.A. Stovall Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 234 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A fantastic and intense read that deeply satisfied my love of gay fiction and noir. Buon appetito! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: After twenty years as an enforcer for the Vice family mob, Nicholas Pierce... Continue Reading →
Title: Unbreakable Stories: Rowe Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 101 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The writing team of Drake and Elliott never fail to give us quality entertainment, whether it’s a novel or fun shorts about each of their guys. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Unbreakable Stories: Rowe is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Arrows Through Archer Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 264 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I loved everything about this story. From the insanely beautiful backdrop of Banff, to the wonderful characters, and the exquisite, poetic words of the author. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After the loss of his parents, Archer Hart is... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Honesty (A Kind of Stories: Book Three) Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Seth Clayton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A great addition to a series I love, and the narration really brought Tim and Carter to life. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Music... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Lessons (Winter Ball: Book Two) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 25 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Oh my god, I love Mason, a fantastic character we met in Winter Ball, and I loved his story. As usual, Nick J. Russo provides the... Continue Reading →
Title: Exodus: Volume One Author: David Cantero Publisher: Class Comics Length: 53 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: The plot seems interesting and I’ll check out future issues. If sci-fi is your thing, you should definitely check out this comic. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: NEXUS is a young planet in a far away galaxy, divided... Continue Reading →
Titles: Delayed Gratification, The Start of Something New, Who I Am When I'm With You, Positive Reinforcement, Performance Review Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: Serialized Short Fiction Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: Erotic as hell. Would I have liked a dual POV? At times, yes. Did I feel that some parts of... Continue Reading →
Title: Open Road Author: M.J. O’Shea Narrator: Robbie D Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Let me begin this review by saying I really liked the story. Like most romance books, it has a few plot holes that are easy to forgive. That being said, this... Continue Reading →
Title: Empathy for a Killer Author: Sarah Masters Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Empathy for A Killer is one of the finest psychological thrillers I have ever read. This novel takes you on a journey that will absolutely rock your world in all the best ways. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Ride Along (A States of Love Story) Author: Meghan Maslow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 122 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I dug this one for sure! A quick, enjoyable read that I would absolutely recommend. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Drew Nolan is a loud-and-proud mystery writer with a brutal case of writer’s block. He... Continue Reading →
Title: Buyout - A Love Story Author: Dev Bentham Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 80 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a great short story that could have either ended a bit sooner than it did, or could have been lengthened, allowing the reader to know more of Sean and Martim so that their... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Heat Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 184 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Summer Heat turned out to be a delightful romance that was an easy breezy read, perfect for those wanting a story that delivers no surprises and lots of fun. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A summer fling is an ideal... Continue Reading →
Title: Forest of Thorns and Claws Author: J. T. Hall Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 247 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Sweet, short, and simple—an easy weretiger romance. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Donovan McGinnis, a veterinarian and conservationist at a research center in Sumatra, is fighting to save the rainforest from poachers and politicians alike.... Continue Reading →
Title: Aqua Follies Author: Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 220 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I enjoyed this book so much, for the simple joy of watching two people fall in love against all the odds. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The 1950s. Postwar exuberance. Conformity. Rock and roll. Homophobia. Russell tells himself he’ll... Continue Reading →
Title: Rediscovering Himself (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book Forty) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 108 Pages At a Glance: This one didn’t really work for me—one of the weaker books in this series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Freedom takes all forms, including how to learn to live with yourself…and... Continue Reading →
Title: Where There’s Fire (Panopolis: Book Two) Author: Cari Z. Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 6 minutes Category: Sci-Fi, Alt U, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Nick Russo’s voice added to the drama throughout the entire story. He did amazing with Edward and all the other characters. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Riding the Circuit (Riding Cowboy Flats: Book Three) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 73 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Riding the Circuit is another delightful addition to the Riding Cowboy Flats series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Rodeo cowboy Frost Barton spends most of his time on tour, and that’s the... Continue Reading →
Title: Death Dancer (Dangerous Dancers: Book Two) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 199 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I highly recommend this book for those who love their romance liberally sprinkled with dead bodies and the suspense that comes between a hot ginger cop and a power bottom of a ballet... Continue Reading →
Title: Off Stage: Beyond the Footlights (Off Stage: Set Three) Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: If you’re a fan of the first two books, you will absolutely not want to miss this one. If you haven’t started the series yet, do ittttt!!!! Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: P.S. I Spook You Author: S.E. Harmon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I loved this book and I'll highly recommend it to anyone who is going to hear me—or I guess read me! 5 stars just because I can't rate higher. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: SSA Rain... Continue Reading →
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