Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Sight Unseen Author: Susan Mac Nicol with Nicholas Downs Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a feel good, heartwarming, story of love and triumph, and I highly recommend it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Tragedy brings together a reserved but brilliant sculptor and an outgoing gallery owner,... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul Bonds (Common Powers: Book One) Author: Lynn Lorenz Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: Soul Bonds is book one in the re-released Common Bonds series. I’m glad to see it’s come back. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Sammi knows just what his lovers want. Mitchell wants Sammi. Donovan... Continue Reading →
Title: Cursus Honorum Author: Diana Jean Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Though not for everyone, this was an enjoyable historical read for me. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Returning to Rome war torn and weary, all Marius wants is to relax and be left alone. Instead he is dragged right... Continue Reading →
Title: Unearthed Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Horror, Paranormal At a Glance: The ending was a shocker and a heartbreaker for me, but I absolutely enjoyed this book. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: 2nd Edition Some ancient secrets are better left buried…. When Jacob Keys gets the call every man dreads,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Justice Author: Renee James Publisher: Oceanview Publishing Length: 320 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Initially, this was a story about a transwoman hairdresser who fights crime, but it became something more. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Against all odds, Bobbi Logan, a statuesque transgender woman, has become one of Chicago's most... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied Up in Knots Author: Wayne Mansfield Publisher: JMS Books Length: 61 Pages Category: BDSM, Erotica At a Glance: It’s provocative. What else can I say? Tied Up in Knots is short and provocative. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Cody has never been lucky in love. In fact, he isn’t feeling very lucky at all.... Continue Reading →
Title: Cemeteries by Moonlight (States of Love) Author: Hunter Frost Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 108 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The end was exciting, the MCs are likeable and, for the most, part I liked Frost’s resolution. But, I do wish the mystery plot had been a bit more fleshed out. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Love on Location Author: Lucy Felthouse Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-published Run Time: 1 hour and 54 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really liked this cute short story and was rooting for these characters from the get-go. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When Theo Samuels heads off to film on location in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Pentimento Blues (Bellingham Mysteries: Book Six) Author: Nicole Kimberling Publisher: Loose Id Length: 98 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: This series is a really good bit of reading entertainment, and while I’m feeling sentimental that it’s over, the end was well worth the wild little trip to the Pacific Northwest. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Inconvenient Pet (Alien Slave Masters: Book Five) Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 130 Pages Category: Sci-fi At a Glance: A new twist to a fantastic series! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When a distant planet’s ownership is in dispute, conquering aliens turn defiant human males into pampered sex slaves. Wen, a Travian cadet... Continue Reading →
Title: Tricks and Bids (Suit of Harte’s: Book One) Author: Jacqueline Grey Publisher: Resplendence Publishing Length: 66 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: I appreciate a story and an author who can achieve a level of depth in such a short novella. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When Michael Nole propositions Dillon Spade outside of... Continue Reading →
Title: Web of Secrets Author: Terry Poole Publisher: Loose Id Length: 276 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a fun read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Brilliant surgeon Nathan Kirkfield comes face-to-face with his childhood demons when his parents’ deaths force him back home to settle the family estate. Sent to oversee the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Impossible Boy Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: YES. PLEASE. Also, can I have some more? Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: This is not your average love story. Ben Easton is not your average romantic hero. He’s a tattooed, badass, wannabe rock star, working in a... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Fairies: The Collection Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 98 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy At a Glance: A fun look at fairies from the author of the Adrift series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Midsummer Nights Newly arrived at Oberon’s court, Puck has already made a name for himself through his wit, his wiliness, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Doubts (Drop Dead: Book Two) Author: Peter Styles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 158 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Peter Styles’ writing is fresh and fast paced, and the reading of these books has been such a treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Geo feels like things are finally going his way. He's in a great... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Their Way (The Restoration Series: Book Two) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Carina Press Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Finding Their Way is an excellent addition to the Restoration Series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Thanks to an abusive father and a string of bad relationships, Riley McCage learned the hard way... Continue Reading →
Title: Vampires, Demons & Priests, Oh My! (A Loving Nip: Book Eleven) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This was one of my favorites in this series for sure. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Just a little Love Bite: Accepting your past, for good or ill, is key... Continue Reading →
Title: The Beach House Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books Length: 72 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A sweet, well written, and a good short story for a Sunday afternoon when you need a satisfying hot read, a favorite chair, and a cup of tea. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: After model and actor Mason... Continue Reading →
Title: Lunch with the Do-Nothings at the Tammy Dinette Author: Killian B. Brewer Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really, really liked what Killian B. Brewer did with this story. The book was full of charm as well as spunk and small town appeal. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When... Continue Reading →
Title: 72 Hours Author: Clare London Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 31 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: 72 Hours was a highly enjoyable suspense story with a solid narration and totally worth listening to! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Tanner Mackay and Niall Sutherland were once far more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Stroke of Luck Author: Posy Roberts Publisher: Labyrinth Bound Press Length: 86 Pages At a Glance: While I enjoyed this story, I felt like maybe the pacing and relationship were a little rushed and might have benefitted from a longer word count. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: After everything Marc owned burned to a crisp,... Continue Reading →
Title: So into You (The PI Guys: Book Two) Author: S.E. Harmon Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 hours and 1 minute Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Screenwriter Noah Ashley has a few four-letter words for his agent when she suggests he improve his script by shadowing a... Continue Reading →
Title: Lies & Diamonds & Bears (Love, Vegas Style: Book Two) Author: Ethan Stone Narrator: Greg Boudreaux Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 2 hours and 5 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though some of the plot points stretched the boundaries of believability, this is still a short and sweet second chance story performed by a... Continue Reading →
Title: A Deadly Homecoming Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 147 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I think a lot of readers will absolutely adore this mystery and find it very intriguing. For me? It was okay, but I’ll admit it didn’t quite meet my expectations. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Spence... Continue Reading →
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