Where Fiction and Reality Meet
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: 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: Skim Blood and Savage Verse (Offbeat Crimes: Book Three) Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 137 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: Definitely pick up Skim Blood and Savage Verse—it is one wild romp from beginning to end, one you will not want to miss. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Words damage more... Continue Reading →
Title: The Undercover Pet (Alien Slave Masters: Book Six) Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 130 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Another twist and change of pace in 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. Ben Miller... Continue Reading →
Title: Gods of Vengeance Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 34 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you’re looking for a good short thriller, Gods of Vengeance is worth the read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: United in passion. Driven by vengeance. Owen Hazard, a young farmer, is dead. Murdered while he tried to... Continue Reading →
Title: Good Luck (Putnam County: Book One) Author: K.M. Mahoney Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 170 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: This author really shines in her ability to create fantastical people who immediately make you smile and truly want to see succeed. The problem is there just isn’t enough of how these two got... Continue Reading →
Title: Unconventional in Kansas City Authors: Carol Lynne, T.A. Chase, Stephani Hecht, Jambrea Jo Jones, Devon Rhodes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 217 Pages Category: Contemporary, Anthology At a Glance: Overall, this was a wonderful compilation for GRL 2016 by some very talented authors. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: 'Kiss Me, Cowboy' by Carol Lynne It isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Shards in the Sun (The Heart of Texas: Book One) Author: Trina Lane Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Shards in the Sun is my first Trina Lane book, and I was hooked. And with the way this novel ended, I’m looking forward to the sequel. Reviewed By: Maryann... 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: 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: 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: 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: Reclaiming (Immortal Ink: Book One) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 180 Pages Category: Paranormal, BDSM, Erotica At a Glance: An interesting premise that was good, but took some time to get into. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Beau thought Aaron was dead to him… Imagine his surprise when his former lover slinks into his tattoo... Continue Reading →
Title: Hyatt’s Hunt (Kansas City Heat: Book Eight) Author: Jenna Byrnes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 96 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A short and simple mystery with interesting characters, but I’m not sure I bought into the relationship. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kansas City’s latest serial killer suspect has just been released on a... Continue Reading →
Title: New Eyes Author: T.K. Paige Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 68 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sometimes it’s nice to take a step back and read something that just leaves a happy feeling, and this story did just that. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Sometimes, all it takes to find what you need is to... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Rose, Silent Snow Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 152 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A fun fairytale remix that takes the time to expand on the original. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: A huge bear at the door, a handsome, naked stranger in the snow, magic fish, enchanted beards – and... Continue Reading →
Title: Boots Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 113 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A charming romance with a fairytale twist. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Willem’s lost his job and his boyfriend, and now possibly his mind when his cat calls him a nitwit. Willem’s father never approved of his artistic talents, his... Continue Reading →
Title: Acceptable Behavior (Marked Men: Book One) Author: Jenna Byrnes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 172 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In spite of not being a fan of Sam's sister, I liked the storyline Jenna Byrnes put together. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Tattoos don’t define a person’s character, or make him sexy. But, if... Continue Reading →
Title: Grand Opening (Kiss of Leather: Book Four) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 144 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Another excellent addition to the series that focuses on the opening of the club, and David and Josh’s relationship. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The men of Kiss of Leather celebrate a beginning, but will... Continue Reading →
Title: The Truth about the Liar (Shadow Play: Book Four) Author: Helena Maeve Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 109 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Author Helena Maeve brings the world of espionage, and men who fall in love with their enemies, to life, along with plenty of danger and action, and the added allure... Continue Reading →
Title: Safeword Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A short story with interesting characters that deserves a follow-up. Blurb: A dangerous game turns into unexpected pleasure… Carter’s dream of running from his abusive family into the arms of the perfect Dom has been shattered. Virtually enslaved by a... Continue Reading →
Title: Safe Haven Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 151 Pages Category: Contemporary, Menage At a Glance: A good story that got repetitive at times but had interesting characters. Blurb: Being alone was what Blake had always needed before his new team of bodyguards arrived. Now things might be very different. At seven years old, Blake’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Right Place, Right Time Author: KM Mahoney Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 97 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Time Travel At a Glance: For the length of the story I felt it was well done, and kept me invested in seeing how everything played out. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: All the time in the world is still... Continue Reading →
Title: Dangerous Waves (Mermen and Magic: Book Three) Author: L.M. Brown Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 224 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mythology At a Glance: The continuing saga of Brown's mermen and magic just keeps getting better. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: A blind merman fleeing the sunken city of Atlantis is torn between the family he left... Continue Reading →
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