Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Revolutionary Temptation Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 254 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: There’s mystery and intrigue, romance and realism, and I absolutely recommend this book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: 1777 New York City The American colonists are fighting for their independence, but the battlefield is not the only place to wage... Continue Reading →
Title: Rain and Whiskey (Stormy Weather: Book One) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed every moment of Rain and Whiskey and can’t wait to see what the future holds for Galen and Shane in Tropical Depression. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Galen Frost buys a house... Continue Reading →
Title: Tru Burn (Ember Peak: Book Two) Author: Edie Danford Publisher: Self-Published Length: 211 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A slightly more angsty follow up to Tru Smoke, I loved the parts with Jones and Tru but became disenchanted with another character, entirely. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: As snow flies across Ember Peak, Jones... Continue Reading →
Title: Commitment Ranch Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The narration is a standout. The story is crisp and fast paced. It feels like a much longer book than its length implies because the story is complete and the... Continue Reading →
Title: One Too Many (Mystic Tattoos: Book One) Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages: 70 Pages Category: Paranormal, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: A sweet little read, it could have used just a bit more development, but on the whole, I found myself enjoying reading Casey and Ed find their HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Married for a Month Author: Cate Sherwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: 171 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Read Married for a Month when you need a pick-me-up of the hearty eyes and shmoopy feels variety. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Best friends since high school, Chase Bradley and Alec Montero are opposites in almost every... Continue Reading →
Title: The Diner Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 114 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Every so often, Edward Kendrick creates a story that I think would be good as a graphic comic for mature readers—The Diner is one of them. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A mysterious man has come to Spirit Falls.... Continue Reading →
Title: Artificial Heart Author: T.A. Creech Publisher: JMS Books Length: 93 Pages Category: Science Fiction, Thriller At a Glance: The intriguing concept and world building ultimately winds up feeling like just the promising beginning to a larger story. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: In a future where the United States is slowly rebuilding itself, Omega Travis... Continue Reading →
Title: Gaining Trust (Kiss of Leather: Book Five) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 142 Pages Category: Mystery, Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A wonderful addition to the series, with a beloved character! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Chuck isn’t sure what he needs and Master Jordan can’t wait to show him. Stone’s shy junior investigator,... Continue Reading →
Title: Darkness Rising (Yellowstone Wolves: Book Three) Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: It’s been a while since I’ve read a shifter book, but this was a good, solid story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The last thing Tobias, alpha of the small Greenview Pack, expects is... Continue Reading →
Title: Wound Tight (Made in Jersey) Author: Tessa Bailey Publisher: Entangled Publishing Length: 168 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a good category romance with a couple of likable guys who get their act together just in time for the HEA. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When CEO Renner Bastion walks into a room,... Continue Reading →
Title: Once Upon a Time in the Weird West Authors: Jamie Fessenden, Andrew Q. Gordon, Jana Denardo, Kim Fielding, Shira Anthony, Tali Spencer, Venona Keyes, Lex Chase, C.S. Poe, Nicole Kimberling, Ginn Hale, Astrid Amara, Langley Hyde Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 400 Pages Category: Historical Americas / Mystery/Suspense / Other Paranormal / Steampunk / Urban... Continue Reading →
Title: Granby Knitting Stories Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 524 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A well rounded series with fun knitting patterns included! Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Alpaca rancher and fiber mill owner Rance Crawford is instantly smitten with his brand-new neighbor Ben McCutcheon, in The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanted, a Gentleman Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 157 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: While the story was solid in the vernacular and style, the plot felt incomplete and lacking in real depth. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: WANTED, A GENTLEMAN Or, Virtue Over-Rated the grand romance of Mr. Martin St. Vincent... Continue Reading →
Title: Absinthe of Malice (Sinners Series: Book Five) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 49 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story is told in rich detail and Ford gives James a ton to work with in terms of character, setting, and pure suspense. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Broken Halo Author: Michaela Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book isn’t for everyone. If you are looking for a quick, gritty BDSM novel, take a pass. But if you are looking for a romance full of self-actualization, then this one works. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Makepeace (Taking Shield: Book Three) Author: Anna Butler Publisher: Self-Published (1st edition published by Wilde City Press) Length: 316 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A thrilling installment in the Taking Shield series that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Returning to duty following his long recovery from the... Continue Reading →
Title: Legacy of Hephaestus (A Cory Shaw Mystery: Book Four) Author: Alex Morgan Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 164 Pages Category: Action/Thriller At a Glance: Alex Morgan is a superb storyteller and writer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Paranormal sleuth Corey Shaw is wrapping up what’s left of his European vacation by enjoying the beautiful men in... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Dirt Heart 2 Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: N.R. Walker’s writing and Joel Leslie’s narration is a power combo that should not be missed! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Up until Travis arrived on his doorstep, Charlie had lived... Continue Reading →
Title: Tru Smoke (Ember Peak: Book One) Author: Edie Danford Publisher: Self-published Length: 258 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Wow! This story starts off hot and just gets hotter. The chemistry between these two is off the charts! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Where there’s smoke, there’s fire… Tired cliché or true story? Jones Hudson... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Love and Corn Dogs (Of Love and...: Book One) Author: Parker Williams Publisher: Self-Published Length: 168 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Of Love and Corn Dogs is just the ticket for someone who is looking for a sweet romance where a happy ending is guaranteed. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: With more money... Continue Reading →
Title: The Worst Best Man Author: M.J. O'Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/ Dreamspun Desires Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A wonderful second chance story with the oh-so-satisfying Dreamspun Desires guaranteed HEA. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It was her special day... but his worst nightmare. A rekindled romance wasn’t part of the plan. Despite... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Triangle Author: Iyana Jenna Publisher: JMS Books Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A decent little mystery, with sort of an eerie quality. I would classify it as entertaining, if a bit farfetched. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: While investigating a house fire, Detective Miles Tucker uncovers a similar case twenty... Continue Reading →
Title: Thick & Thin (THIRDS: Book Eight) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 95 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Charlie Cochet continues the intrigue and fluffy, hot goodness of the THIRDS series with this bridge novella. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: In a matter of days, Dex has been kidnapped, tortured, killed,... Continue Reading →
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