Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Lock and Key Author: Z. Allora Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A spin-off from another series, finishing this book was like a marathon of emotions. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Rejected. Heartbroken. Devastated. Zack Davis wanted to serve only one man, Andrew Nikeman. He was denied because Andrew thought... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Oranges Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: This is a thoroughly charming story made even better by expert and engaging narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jason Walker is a child star turned teen heartthrob turned... Continue Reading →
Title: A Face without a Heart Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: There's an overall chilling sort of savagery to this novel, both violent and psychological, which allows readers to appreciate it on its own merits rather than as a simple rehashing of Wilde’s story... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deeper He Hurts (Kick: Book Two) Author: Lynda Aicher Publisher: Loveswept/Random House LLC Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book isn’t only fascinating with regard to the BDSM aspects; it’s also an interesting character study in guilt, grief, and loss, as well as a truly gorgeous love story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Soothsayer Author: Cari Z. Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 184 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Romance At a Glance: With fun action and tantalizing world building, Soothsayer is another win from Cari Z. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Cillian Kelly can look into people’s eyes and see their fates. He’s running from a past filled with mistakes,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Lawrence Browne Affair Author: Cat Sebastian Publisher: Avon Impulse Length: 352 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Sebastian lives up to every fantastic thing said about her ability to craft a gorgeous novel. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: An earl hiding from his future . . . Lawrence Browne, the Earl of Radnor,... Continue Reading →
Title: Jackass Flats (Riding Cowboy Flats: Book One) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: I was thoroughly entertained by this short story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Can a traveling military man and a set-in-his-ways cowboy find a way to make things work? Tate feels like the... Continue Reading →
Title: Unlikely Companions Author: Harold Mason Publisher: JMS Books Length: 86 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m not sure I would necessarily consider this the type of romance I expected, but it was a nice little read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Robert Saddler is drowning in debt, so he decides to join the United... Continue Reading →
Titles: Just Drive and Afraid to Fly Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 288 Pages/347 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, I think Witt is off to a great start with this series! Reviewed By: Jules Blurbs: Just Drive For Sean Wright, driving a cab in the tiny Navy town of... Continue Reading →
Title: Uncommonly Tidy Poltergeists Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 180 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Uncommonly Tidy Poltergeists has a great premise but simply lost its way. Author Angel Martinez is an incredibly gifted writer—but this story was just not on par with her usual flair. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A... Continue Reading →
Title: Tie ‘Em Up, Hold ‘Em Down Author: Carolina Valdez Publisher: JMS Books Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I had my moments where I enjoyed the story, but overall I ended up disappointed. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: They knew it was dangerous to be gay in the all-male, macho world of... Continue Reading →
Title: Fish Out of Water Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 20 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Tremblay, as usual, makes this book come alive. Buy this book—it’s a great listen; you will not be sorry that you did. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: PI Jackson Rivers... Continue Reading →
Title: Bait (Circles: Book Five) Author: Elizabeth Noble Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 94 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Bait was a page turner for me, and I hope it isn’t the last book in this series! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Tyler McCall has made mistakes. He was a teacher—before he fell for a student... Continue Reading →
Title: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Author: Matthew Robbins Publisher: JMS Books Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling has an ending that made me smile and hope that I’ll hear a little bit more about Felix and Ronan. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Felix is in real trouble this... Continue Reading →
Title: To Love and to Cherish (Vows: Book Three) Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Length: 201 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Possibly my favorite in this series, we get some happiness for Nash at last. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Will Nash find love again? Of course he will. Will he go about it... Continue Reading →
Title: Dearly Stalked Author: Allison Cassatta Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On the whole, I enjoyed this book; it is an interesting read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Writing crime novels catapulted Memphis native Silas Cooper to fame and fortune, but when his words backfire and he becomes trapped in... Continue Reading →
Title: Running Blind Authors: Kim Fielding and Venona Keyes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Running Blind is a sweet story about the triumph of the human spirit. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Kyle Green is on top of the world. He and Matt have been together for ten years, and—as... Continue Reading →
Title: Decisions (Drop Dead: Book Three) Author: Peter Styles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 163 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’ve really enjoyed getting to know these characters and am completely charmed by Peter Styles’ storytelling as well as his skill at creating a contemporary romance built around such a quirky bunch of people. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Duet (Echoes Rising: Book Two) Author: Anne Barwell Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 224 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: An in-depth plot, in-depth characterizations, and just a riveting story that’s not over yet. I’m certainly looking forward to the next book in the series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Germany 1944 Hunted for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Queer and the Restless (A Queers of La Vista Novel) Author: Kris Ripper Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: This is a series any LGBTQ+ murder mystery fan doesn’t want to miss! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Ed Masiello has been on testosterone for a year, is working... Continue Reading →
Title: Hunting Season Hijinks (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book 38) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 103 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Another entertaining episode for this series. Yes, it’s a formula, but it works. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Cupid isn’t the only one who shoots arrows. Gideon... Continue Reading →
Title: Good as Gold (A Villainous Love Story) Author: T.J. Land Publisher: Self-Published Length: 207 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A fun, villainous love story with some unexpected twists and a thoroughly enjoyable plot. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Being the most powerful superhero in the world can get lonely. Ask the Golden Ranger. He’s still struggling... Continue Reading →
Title: Undertow (Whyborne & Griffin: Book 8.5) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 90 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical, F/F At a Glance: What a treat this novella was. These ninety pages pack a punch. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Note: This novella takes place at the same time as events in Fallow (Whyborne &... Continue Reading →
Title: Watching and Wanting (Housemates: Book Four) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 129 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: This is not only the most erotic book in the series, but it’s the most rawly sexual Northcote book I’ve ever read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Watching Jude’s cam show stirs desires Shawn’s... Continue Reading →
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