Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Love Is Heartless (Love Can't: Book Two) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 254 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Love Is Heartless is just a gorgeous story that has you hoping for that happy ever after right up to the end. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Small but mighty—that could be Detective Nevin... Continue Reading →
Title: A King’s Ransom Author: Lia Black Publisher: Self-Published Length: 432 Pages Category: Alt U Fantasy, Fairy Tale At a Glance: A King’s Ransom is a dark fairy tale fantasy that might not have hooked me at the start, but by the end, I was crossing my fingers for more from this -verse. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Taste of Honey Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A fun and engaging read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition Boone Phillips needs a girlfriend—now! If he shows up to the family reunion alone, his mother will throw every woman in sight at him. But... Continue Reading →
Title: I Love You More Than Pierogi (A World of Love Story) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 101 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked this book a lot and recommend it if you're in the mood for something light and sweet. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Marek and Adrian dated in high... Continue Reading →
Title: Surrender the Dark Author: Tibby Armstrong Publisher: Loveswept Length: 251 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: Though similar in some ways to books which revolve around the hunter/vampire, enemies-to-lovers trope, this one definitely had a very unique world building which kept me on the edge of my seat. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: As... Continue Reading →
Title: Sam’s Soldiers (Boys of Brighton: Book Two) Author: M. Tasia Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Length: 116 Pages Category: Contemporary, Ménage, M/M/M At a Glance: Sometimes you just want some mild BDSM, ménage and a HEA. That’s what this story delivers. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Emergency room nurse Samuel Mason is offered a ménage a trois... Continue Reading →
Title: And It Came to Pass Author: Laura Stone Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I loved how much this book made me think, how much it made me feel, and how much I learned from it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Adam Young is a devout Mormon whose life is... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Times My Best Friend Kissed Me Author: Anna Martin Narrator: Jesse Cota Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: I’m a big fan of this author, but I had trouble connecting with this story for some reason. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: and One Time I Kissed Him... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain’s Harvest (Adrift: Book Five) Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 40 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy At a Glance: An awesome book that feels like a proper conclusion to a great series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The long-suffering crew of the Prayer have found a home. They’ve got a harvest. Now it’s time for a holiday.... Continue Reading →
Title: Enemies of the State (The Executive Office: Book One) Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Self-Published Length: 340 Pages Category: Action/Suspense, Mystery/Thriller At a Glance: Tal Bauer obviously has a talent for writing a political thriller. The action was heart-stopping. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A rogue Black Ops unit with the president in their crosshairs. A... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unexpected Shot Authors: Caitlin Ricci and A.J. Marcus Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An Unexpected Shot reads as if the authors did a first draft but then did nothing to polish or clean up the story before publishing. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Darius has just retired as... Continue Reading →
Title: By the Numbers (Sanctuary: Book Ten) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 136 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This book is a great ending to this long-running series! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Secrets and lies threaten Brandon and Daniel’s new love. Brandon Hoselton is running scared, finding security in his... Continue Reading →
Title: The Virgin Manny Author: Amy Lane Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 49 minutes At a Glance: A cute manny story with an unlikely hero who saves the day--and a family. John Solo’s narration adds that little something extra that takes this trope to a new level. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Liar, Liar Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: TA Moore didn’t disappoint with this suspense, espionage thriller. Liar, Liar is a fast-paced page turner. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Just another day at the office. For some people that means spreadsheets, and for others it’s stitching endless... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Stock Author: Vanessa North Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 239 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Summer Stock is a perfect feel-good summer romance. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Tabloid scandals have driven TV star Ryan Hertzog to North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where he’s hiding out doing summer stock at his cousin’s seaside theater. When... Continue Reading →
Title: Pandora Author: Marguerite Labbe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 210 Pages Category: Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Pandora is a powerful novel, one with depth and unending action. Once again, Marguerite Labbe proves that she can write an intelligent, clever story that sticks with you well beyond the last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Haunted... Continue Reading →
Title: Slow Heat Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 118k Words Category: Alt U, Fantasy, Mpreg At a Glance: Knowing mpreg isn’t everybody’s cuppa, I can’t say this book will be for everyone, but I can say that Slow Heat—in my admittedly limited experience—is some of the best I’ve read yet. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Enemies Like You Authors: Annika Martin and Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The writing team of Chambers and Martin score with a sexy suspense thriller. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: They're dangerous men. Absolute enemies. And totally hot for each other. Will has never met anyone like... Continue Reading →
Title: False Start (Wilmington Breakers: Book Two) Author: Sloan Johnson Publisher: Self-Published Length: Novel Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The second half was very emotional, but even though I wasn't prepared for something like that when I started reading it, I still couldn't put the book down until I was done with it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Setting the Hook Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Grey is an excellent writer and puts his characters in plausible situations. These characterizations draw you in, and the men in his books become real people Grey just happens to be telling a story about. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Every Breath You Take Author: Robert Winter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Despite the issues, I think Winter is talented and am look forward to seeing what he can come up with in the future. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: When Zachary Hall leaves Utah for a job in... Continue Reading →
Title: Children of Hyacinth Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 242 Pages Category: Historical, Fantasy, New Adult At a Glance: Hayden Thorne is synonymous with awesome historical fantasy. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Iulian Dalca is a twenty-one-year-old musical prodigy with big dreams. He's also blessed with a hint of light magic in his blood, a... Continue Reading →
Title: His Brother's Beta (Pack Rules: Book One) Authors: Caitlin Ricci & A.J. Marcus Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 88 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: All in all, a lovely bit of writing. Perfect for a mid-day weekend treat. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: After twenty years of being away, Harlow has come back to... Continue Reading →
Title: Fugue Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: JMS Books Length: 35 Pages Category: BDSM At a Glance: Fugue is a well-written BDSM snippet that will leave you a bit breathless and hungering for more. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Who is the master and who is the slave? In Rick R. Reed's tortuously sexy short story,... Continue Reading →
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