Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Until September Author: Chris Scully Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story just hits all my 5 star buttons, and has earned its place on my favorite reread shelf. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: As a teenager, Archie Noblesse clawed his way... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Hypothetically (Theta Alpha Gamma: Book Two) Author: Anne Tenino Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 2 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo did an excellent job of narrating Love, Hypothetically. His performance brought Paul and Trevor to life, and I love how these two... Continue Reading →
Title: Friendly Fire Author: Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 252 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This book was absolutely entertaining! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Elliot McKenzie is the king of reinvention. Five years after losing his job and his lover and almost going to prison, his self-help program, Charmed Life, is more... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweetwater Author: Lisa Henry Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 39 minutes Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: Dorian Bane is a very talented voice artist who takes the somewhat slow pacing of the first half of the book and makes it enjoyable. His characters come to life and... Continue Reading →
Title: Kinky Sprinkles Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I loved 95% of this book… and then it threw me a curve ball and ended. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Their biggest challenge is balancing one's vanilla with the other's kink. Joel has finally walked away from... Continue Reading →
Title: Burnt Toast B&B (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Authors: Heidi Belleau and Rachel Haimowitz Narrators: Dorian Bane and Tobias Silversmith Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, M/M Romance, Transgender Romance At a Glance: This is a nice addition to the series but may not be as strong as others... Continue Reading →
Title: According to Hoyle Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Mason Lloyd Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 48 minutes Category: Historical, Western, Action/Adventure At a Glance: As usual, Mason Lloyd delivers a top notch narration. His voice is distinctive in each character, and makes the book more than enjoyable. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: US... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterbalance Author: Aidan Wayne Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This author definitely has a talent for writing short stories. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: John loves his job as head rigger for Cirque Brilliance. The heavy scarring over half his face makes it a little hard to meet new... Continue Reading →
Title: Rented Heart Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There was, as usual, a pretty perfect balance of tension, romance, and drama. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ex-surfer-turned-businessman Liam Mallaney moved back to Holkham, Norfolk, to mourn the loss of his husband. Grief and loneliness keep him a... Continue Reading →
Title: Looking for Group Author: Alexis Hall Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 341 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary, Fantasy, Comedy At a Glance: Gamers will obviously go crazy for this book…but anyone who loves NA, sweet, funny romances, or wants to try something that is unique and extremely well-written, should give this a shot. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Wet Heat Author: R.D. Hero Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 107 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller, BDSM At a Glance: I found this to be an entertaining story with some new twists on the werewolf, and especially the Alpha/Beta/Omega cannon. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Most omega werewolves want a mate and pups, but Lee Aung... Continue Reading →
Title: Part & Parcel (Sidewinder: Book Three) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Brock Thompson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Part & Parcel is a highly recommended audio and read, if you’re a fan of Abigail Roux. I think this is her best story yet! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Adulting 101 Author: Lisa Henry Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: I can’t even deal with how cute this book was. It was a feel-good, low angst, laugh-out-loud, lovely summer read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The struggle is real. Nick Stahlnecker is eighteen and not... Continue Reading →
Title: Patchwork Paradise Author: Indra Vaughn Narrator: Craig Beck Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 42 minutes At a Glance: A beautifully written and narrated story about love, loss, hope and all of the messy tragic and wonderful things that make up life. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Oliver and Samuel’s relationship is fairy-tale... Continue Reading →
Title: The Silvers Author: J.A. Rock Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 346 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Alt U At a Glance: I think you will find that this is a spectacular story of survival and, yes, love. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: What humans want from the Silver Planet is water. What they find is a race of humanoids who... Continue Reading →
Title: Hell on Wheels (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: Z.A. Maxfield Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I strongly recommend this book if you enjoy the romance of falling in love—not for the first time but falling the right time. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: There's Something About Ari (Bluewater Bay: Book Two) Author: LB Gregg Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 2 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A short but satisfying second chance story, and a fun second book in the series. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Buck Ellis's future seems pretty... Continue Reading →
Title: For Real (A Spires Story) Author: Alexis Hall Narrators: John Hartley and Paul Burton Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 13 hours Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This audio is absolutely worthy of this award-winning (it’s so fun to say that) book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Laurence Dalziel is worn down and washed up,... Continue Reading →
Title: Staged (Belonging: Book Three) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary Alt U/Alt Reality At a Glance: With all its potential triggers, Staged is most definitely not a book for every reader. True to form for Kim Fielding, however, it is a well written love story that’s deeply romantic—it’s just... Continue Reading →
Title: Sacrati Author: Kate Sherwood Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 12 hours and 36 minutes At a Glance: A wonderfully written and narrated novel filled with romance and intrigue. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: As an elite Sacrati fighter in the mighty Torian military, Theos is blessed with a city full of women... Continue Reading →
Title: Too Stupid to Live (Romancelandia: Book One) Author: Anne Tenino Narrator: Tobias Silversmith Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I definitely recommended this book for anyone in the mood for cute Highlanders, humor and romance. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: It isn't true love until someone... Continue Reading →
Title: Gays of Our Lives (Queers of La Vista: Book One) Author: Kris Ripper Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Get this book. Take this journey with Emerson and Obie. I think you’ll be so glad you did. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Emerson Robinette only leaves his apartment to... Continue Reading →
Title: Roped In Authors: Marie Sexton and L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 156 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, BDSM At a Glance: Whether it’s a Marie Sexton or L.A. Witt book, you’re always treated to a well written story, and I think this was a good collaboration. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Graham and his roping... Continue Reading →
Title: What Remains Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 283 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Drama At a Glance: Another amazing read from one of my absolute favorite authors. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Web designer Jodi Peters is a solitary creature. Lunch twice a week with his ex-girlfriend-turned-BFF and the occasional messy venture to a... Continue Reading →
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