Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Auctioned Series: Auctioned: Book One Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 207 Pages Category: Contemporary, Romantic Suspense At a Glance: The book, as a whole, is well-written. It's dark, it's angsty, and a lot of the time it's difficult to read, but the hard scenes aren't described in great detail, and that's what made... Continue Reading →
Title: Promises: The Next Generation Series: Bounty Hunters: Book Five Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Length: 262 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Promises: TNG is a no-go for me based on the characterizations and some of the attributes of the MCs, so no, I cannot recommend it because of that. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Heights Series: Lakeshore: Book One Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 235 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were a couple little things that I felt didn’t get covered, or got glossed over, but, overall, I enjoyed this one a TON. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Twenty-one years ago, a four-year old child... Continue Reading →
Title: Guarding My Heart Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published (2nd Edition) Length: Short Novel Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All in all, this was another enjoyable read for me from this author, perfect when I was in the mood for a quick shot of romance with a side of danger, something SC Wynne delivers... Continue Reading →
Title: Lucky Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 282 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Go get this book. It’s so easy to fall in love with Dom and Lucky. They are so good for each other, and SO sexy, I know you’ll love them too! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Dominic Ramos is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Any Given Lifetime Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 215 Pages Category: Contemporary, Metaphysical At a Glance: Leta Blake is an excellent and creative storyteller. Any Given Lifetime gives the reader so many different experiences of love and how powerfully it can impact one’s life, and it's a wonderful read. Reviewed By: Jovan... Continue Reading →
Title: A Position in Paris Author: Megan Reddaway Publisher: Self-Published Length: 271 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: A Position in Paris is a bit too slow in its pacing and lacks emotional depth and enough action to really warrant a big investment on the reader’s part. It was a nice story, an okay historical... Continue Reading →
Title: The Greenwood and the Grail Series: The Arthur Quartet: Book Three Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 160 Pages Category: Historical Fantasy At a Glance: Fans of Arthurian legend, mythology, ancient and mystic prophesy, and a world that allows you the luxury of floating through it, questioning the existence and immaterialism of that existence,... Continue Reading →
Title: Survivor Series: Survivor: Book One Author: T.M. Smith Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 33 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I expected there to be a bit more suspense and illustrations of Taylor’s struggle with his parents’ murder, since the reader is with him as he ages,... Continue Reading →
Title: Over and Over Again Author: Cole McCade Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 596 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you have time for a slow simmering, emotionally raw and fraught romance, then you’ll find much to love in Over and Over Again. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: A ring of braided grass. A promise. Ten... Continue Reading →
Title: Shaker of Earth Series: SPECTR Series Two: Book Five Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 117 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: #TeamGrayleb for the win, as always. Getting to say that Jordan L. Hawk delivers yet again never gets old. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Charleston is reeling beneath the onslaught of... Continue Reading →
Title: By Fairy Means or Foul Series: Starfig Investigations: Book One Author: Meghan Maslow Narrator: Greg Boudreaux Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 16 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: If you’re looking for a journey that is fantastical, fun and frankly, a bit dark, with stellar narration and an impressive range of character... Continue Reading →
Title: In Other Words...Murder Series: Holmes and Moriarity: Book Four Author: Josh Lanyon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 265 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: I encourage you to pick up In Other Words…Murder post haste. If you haven’t yet indulged in this series, please do. It is a gem of a mystery series and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Eagle and the Fox Series: A Snowy Range Mystery: Book One Author: Nya Rawlyns Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 39 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo is an amazing narrator, and here he takes a pretty good story and makes it even better. Buy... Continue Reading →
Title: A Ferry of Bones & Gold Series: Soulbound: Book One Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 390 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: A Ferry of Bones & Gold is filled with the kind of fertile and clever magic that makes it a magical must-read experience. A book with this much dedication... Continue Reading →
Title: We Have a Decision Series: Mrs. Shaw's Club: Book Two Author: Steph Marie Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 231 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: The characterizations in this novel are not explored much beyond the surface level, but the story is sweet and heartwarming, and its messages are delivered loud and clear.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Campbell Curse Series: DS Billings Victorian Mysteries: Book Three Author: Olivier Bosman Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 135 Pages Category: Historical Mystery At a Glance: The Campbell Curse is absolutely entertaining and a page turner, an excellent addition to the series, and I’m looking forward to the next installment! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The... Continue Reading →
Title: The Blueprint Author: S.E. Harmon Narrators: Alexander Cendese and Sean Crisden Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 24 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Be prepared to overlook some of the flaws and enjoy the pairing of Cendese and Crisden; their narration saves the book. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Kelly Cannon is satisfied... Continue Reading →
Title: When Heaven Strikes Author: F.E. Feeley Jr Narrator: Vance Bastian Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 4 minutes Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: Bastian does well with this emotionally complex and enjoyable work of fiction that succeeds in illuminating and exploring the multifaceted emotional landscape of the human condition and the influence... Continue Reading →
Title: Echoes in the Glass Series: Dolores Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 152 Pages Category: Fantasy, New Adult At a Glance: If you are looking for a quick and lighthearted paranormal to pass the time, this one is worth a shot. I was genuinely interested as Quinn began unraveling the mystery of the guy... Continue Reading →
Title: Found at Sea Series: Tales of Fate: Book One Author: Jaclyn Osborn Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 267 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: This one comes highly recommended for lovers of a pure and unapologetically romantic tale of love and redemption. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Captain Kellan Flynn is cursed. All men fear him,... Continue Reading →
Title: Be Fairy Game Series: Starfig Investigations: Book Two Author: Meghan Maslow Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 378 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Everything about Be Fairy Game elevated the worldbuilding, characters and relationships introduced in the first book. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: They’re baaacckk! When a simple ‘find & fetch’ case throws private investigator... Continue Reading →
Title: Out in the Deep Series: Out in College: Book One Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 120 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Minor issues aside, I really did enjoy this one. Hayes has carved a nice niche for herself in the M/M contemporary romance genre, and I think her fans are going... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dangerous Dance Series: Haven Hart Universe: Book Three Author: Davidson King Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 242 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The author did an incredible job of bringing Mace and Bill to life and giving them a story that was riveting from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Finally working... Continue Reading →
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