Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Crashing Upwards Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 284 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the end, I appreciated this story for the ease with which I fell for its characters and how it engaged my emotions in their simplest form. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Harper Jones is a professional bike courier, and... Continue Reading →
Title: A Taste of Agapi Author: Chris Ethan Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 278 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A Taste of Agapi is a slow burn story with lukewarm characters. It's a light read and if you have no ties to the country it takes place in, you might even enjoy it. Just, please,... Continue Reading →
Title: All He Ever Needed Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 178 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All He Ever Needed is a very nice romance and a feel good story. I just wish the epilogue had been a bit more forthcoming on the other minor issues that arose in the story, which... Continue Reading →
Title: Starting Over Series: The Knights Club: Book One Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Self-Published Length: 82 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There are a few editing bumps in Starting Over, but not enough to take away from an entertaining start to this new series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Xavier Knight was starting his life... Continue Reading →
Title: Adder and Willow Series: The Rowan Harbor Cycle: Book Six Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 155 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: I love me some Fletcher and Conner! The action in Rowan Harbor is really starting to pick up in this latest installment, more pieces of the puzzle are revealed, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Pack Up Your Troubles Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 132 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Fans of the author and fans of Historical Romance will each find something to love in this trilogy of stories. Pack Up Your Troubles is a treat for either, and is a book I enjoyed spending... Continue Reading →
Title: Pisces Hooks Taurus Series: Signs of Love: Book Four Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 285 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I loved, loved, loved both Zane and Beckett. Pisces Hooks Taurus reminded me why I love Anyta Sunday’s writing, and why I love this genre. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It’s a... Continue Reading →
Title: Life in Union Series: Summit City: Book Three Author: Ethan Day Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 257 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Life in Union is simply this: a sweet romance with a healthy side of humor and a soupçon of conflict to keep things real and remind us that into each relationship it's... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wilderness Series: Lavender Shores: Book Eight Author: Rosalind Abel Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 298 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: The Wilderness is different from the other seven books in the series, and took some time for me to get into, but I would venture to say fans of this series will... Continue Reading →
Title: Band Sinister Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 224 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Band Sinister is a delightful novel to lose oneself in. KJ Charles fulfills every expectation for her most faithful readers as well as any reader who might be new to her work but are the most ardent devotees of... Continue Reading →
Title: Second Chance Ranch Series: Montana: Book Five Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 201 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Montana series is just one of many entertaining RJ Scott offerings. It has mystery, danger, drama, heartbreak, humor, along with many wonderful characters who have become loving couples. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Traded Out Author: Samantha Wayland Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 75 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Well worth checking out! Jamie and Olle are fabulous together, and their story made for a fun, sexy, quick read! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Olle Svensson came to Canada to play hockey, but now he’s wondering if twenty-five... Continue Reading →
Title: Professor Adorkable Series: Domesticated Inc.: Book One Author: Edie Danford Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 302 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Cute title, cute cover, cute book. You should definitely check it out! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: What happens when a star-gazing professor falls for his hot young housekeeper? One heck of an earthy... Continue Reading →
Title: A Sinner Without a Saint Series: The Penningtons: Book Four Author: Bliss Bennet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 298 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Bliss Bennet’s prose is engaging and indicative of the time, and while the story gets off to a bit of a slow start, in the end I enjoyed the romantic... Continue Reading →
Title: Looking In Author: Michael Bailey Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 237 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Looking In takes you on a journey of healing and love by gently wrapping its sweet story around your heart. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: David Barrows world fell apart at the age of eleven after his mother died.... Continue Reading →
Title: Be Still My Heart Series: Four Kings Security: Book Two Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 306 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Charlie Cochet delivers another sugary and charming romance sprinkled with hot sex, wonderfully engaging friendships and found family bonds. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: When the cards are stacked against you,... Continue Reading →
Title: Sadistic Sherlock Series: Ward Security: Book Four Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 219 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Suspense At a Glance: Get ready for some word building as well as cryptic messages, car crashes, suspense, a murdering psychopath, fight scenes, humor, two men that burn up the pages, and an... Continue Reading →
Title: Ride or Dye Series: Curl Up and Dye Mysteries: Book Six Author: Aimee Nicole Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you are a fan of this series, and Josh and Gabe with all their snarkiness and shenanigans, you won’t want to miss this final installment. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Crashing the Net Series: Crashing: Book One Author: Samantha Wayland Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Crashing the Net is a nice friends-to-lovers novella that is well worth your time if you’re looking for a steamy, fairly short read that will undoubtedly have you falling for Mike and Alexei just... Continue Reading →
Title: Sugar Fighter Series: Sugar Daddies: Book One Author: Charity Parkerson Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 50 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These characters actually piqued my interest enough that I wish the story was longer. Charity Parkerson has set the stage with Sugar Fighter and, well, color me intrigued. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Zeke... Continue Reading →
Title: A Light Amongst Shadows Series: Dark Is the Night: Book One Authors: Kelley York and Rowan Altwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 344 Pages Category: Gothic Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal, Historical Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: This was, without a doubt, the perfect storm of everything I look for in a book. My imagination... Continue Reading →
Title: Thrall Authors: Avon Gale and Roan Parrish Publisher: Self-Published Length: 529 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: My personal beef with the ending and what amounted to a supernatural cocktease in the earlier parts of the book aside, overall Thrall can be a fun read and deserves kudos for how well it tackled... Continue Reading →
Title: A New Year: Special Double Edition Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 78 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Reading both of these novellas together definitely offers a deja vu moment. They are similar but different, and both stories are quick and easy reads. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Version One: Hank is... Continue Reading →
Title: Private Charter Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: It’s a rather lovely blend of descriptive prose, flirty and intelligent dialogue, and idyllic moments on the water that make Private Charter such a fluid and enjoyable story to read. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Stuart Jenner’s job is... Continue Reading →
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