Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Rough Edges: A Contemporary Gay Romance Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: The Romance Authors, LLC Length: 64 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: By far one of the best short stories I’ve read in a LONG time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Kyle has an unwelcome crush on his nemesis Brent. Brent has a welcome crush... Continue Reading →
Title: Back Piece (Skin Deep Inc.: Book One) Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Swerve/Macmillan Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a hot, emotional story with awesome characters. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Colin Spencer is a tattoo artist with a past he’d prefer to keep a secret. Actually, he has a few secrets... Continue Reading →
Title: Devour (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Four) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 249 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Suspense At a Glance: The writing team of Drake and Elliott never failed to keep me wanting more throughout the Unbreakable Bonds series, and they saved the best for last. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: an Pierce... Continue Reading →
Title: Beauty, Inc. Author: Tara Lain Narrator: Kale Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 5 minutes Category: Fairy Tale At a Glance: I’d like to thank Tara Lain for introducing me to Kale Williams. I love how this man has narrated this series. He really does bring the characters to life. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Falling for Him Author: CL Mustafic Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 289 Pages Category: Contemporary, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: Bisexuals being bisexuals! Yay! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Doctor Gavin Addison’s marriage didn’t end on the friendliest of terms, and his estranged wife’s continual harassment has the local police visiting his home so often they’ve... Continue Reading →
Title: The Vampire and the P.I. Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: MLR Press Length: 198 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: Beyond the social or political overtones in this novel, there is a very good mystery at its heart. The pacing is swift, the action is dangerous and slow building, and the characters draw us... Continue Reading →
Title: Aiden’s Luck (Seattle Stories: Book Three) Author: Con Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 326 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The one hallmark of Con Riley’s work, one of its core truths, is that love and romance isn’t a destination. It’s a journey. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: House-sitting for a friend is supposed to... Continue Reading →
Title: Olive Juice Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 121 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Olive Juice is a story of heartache and loss, for sure. But, it is also a story of second chances and redemption, and I loved it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It begins with a message that David cannot... Continue Reading →
Title: Snapshots Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As a lover of short stories, I really enjoyed this collection from a writer who knows how to do them well. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Whatever your romance reading preference — gay virgin, opposites attract, friends to lovers, or... Continue Reading →
Title: See My Words (Spectrum Nights: Book Two) Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: So much angst and drama, which I gobbled up in one sitting, completely captivated by the continuation of Scott & Rylan’s story. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Successful underwear model Scott Ashworth is lucky—his... Continue Reading →
Title: Light Up the Dark Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 349 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller, Horror, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: If this novel is any barometer, then it is done with incredible pathos, outstanding descriptive prose and unforgettable characters. I highly recommend Light Up the Dark to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For two... Continue Reading →
Title: Darkest Hour Before Dawn (THIRDS: Book Nine) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Darkest Hour Before Dawn is definitely going to be another hit with THIRDS fans, and a win for Cochet. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: THIRDS Team Leader Sebastian Hobbs and Chief Medical... Continue Reading →
Title: A Rookie Move Author: Sam B. Morgan Publisher: Loose Id Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you love to see relationships unfold, the steamy as well as the emotional, then this is a must read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Fifteen years with the Los Angeles Police Department, Mike Graham is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Patience (Dublin Virtues: Book One) Author: Helena Stone Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 170 Pages Category: Category At a Glance: Patience is a lovely romance between two rejected men searching for that elusive someone to build a life with. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Patience is a virtue. But what if you wait too long? While... Continue Reading →
Title: After Ben (Seattle Stories: Book One) Author: Con Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: After Ben is a book that I’ve had on my wish list for years. Was it worth the wait? Yeah. Yeah it was, and then some. Heartwrenching but so, so worth it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Barbed Wire Cowboy Author: Renee Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Length: 362 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Renee Stevens brings readers a powerful story of two cowboys who are trying to find their way through the ups and downs of life. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After having been kicked off the family ranch by... Continue Reading →
Title: Black Market Blood (New Canadiana: Book Two) Author: Francis Gideon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 330 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: With intricate world-building and a suspenseful plot, this proved to be an exciting addition to the series. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: In a world where monsters are known to—and despised by—humanity, vampire... Continue Reading →
Title: Necessary Medicine Author: M.K. York Publisher: Carina Press Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The content and pace were great, and the love story was beautiful. And, the ending was sooo good! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the high-intensity world of hospital residency programs, there's no room for romance. So it's a... Continue Reading →
Title: Soldier of Fortune Author: S.J. Frost Publisher: MLR Books Length: 151 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The story is predictable and the mystery just isn’t one, but I still enjoyed reading this book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Conrad Dane is a mercenary of many talents, but Lucas Hartman brings out his softer side,... Continue Reading →
Title: Showstring Author: John Keys Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 39 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Showstring is what I’d call a very sweet, short, light read, but it could have been better if certain areas had been more developed. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Beef and beefcake, tight Wranglers and a lifetime of anguish,... Continue Reading →
Title: Gabriel (Order of the Black Knights: Book Five) Author: RK Staunton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I might recommend this one a little more highly to those who are already fans of the series. This book was good, but not great. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Gabriel... Continue Reading →
Title: Through the Closet Door Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: JMS Books Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I dare you to read this short story and not be affected by Gregory’s pain, his truth, his reality and his hope for a better tomorrow. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Gregory seems to have it... Continue Reading →
Title: The Sparky Author: Marek Moran Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Although well-written, and I enjoyed Aaron quite a bit, the complicated relationship between the MCs left me at the point where I wouldn’t have minded at all if they hadn’t got their HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Save the Date Authors: Annabeth Albert and Rebecca Qualls Publisher: Self-Published Length: 128 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I found this to be a really enjoyable story with a nice balance of sweetness and heat. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Randall Young has one duty as his sister’s “man of honor”: to ensure she... Continue Reading →
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