Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Artist Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 153 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: A bit Beauty and the Beast with a hint of The Ugly Duckling, The Artist is a sweet and romantic tale that proves beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Creating love from... Continue Reading →
Title: Gray's Shadow Series: Kings of Hell MC: Book Four Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 458 Pages Category: Gothic Horror At a Glance: I love K.A. Merikan, I love how inventive and creative their stories are, and this series is no exception. Yes, I highly recommend it, but do heed the warnings. They... Continue Reading →
Title: On Hands and Knees Series: The Valentino Family: Book One Author: Sai Fox Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 190 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery, BDSM At a Glance: Despite the overall structural flaws in the writing, I was hooked in enough to see myself reading the next installment, which is apparently due out soon. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: No Regrets Author: Alex Jane Publisher: Self-Published Length: 71 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: No Regrets makes an impact that is impossible not to feel and, in no uncertain terms, succeeds under the influence of Ryan and Lucas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Ex-soldier Ryan Jones likes precisely two things—his kitchen and the music... Continue Reading →
Title: Married to Murder Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 183 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Married to Murder is a quick and satisfying read, full of warm and tender moments but with an edge of the dramatic murderous sort that cuts the sweet in just the right way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Master Will Appear Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The Master Will Appear is a prime example of LA Witt’s skill at writing well-developed and engaging characters in a contemporary BDSM romance. As for the narration, Michael Ferraiuolo... Continue Reading →
Title: Something About You Series: Saint and Lucky: Book One Author: Riley Hart Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 308 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The novel had some beautifully intimate moments that allow the reader to really understand both main characters. Those looking to escape into a tender romance will delight in Something About You.... Continue Reading →
Title: Father of the Groom Series: Love and Care: Book One Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 109 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Father of the Groom is fun, incredibly sexy and a great start to what I hope will be a series that focuses on the Daddy/Boy kink. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Avery... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitten by Her Series: Regent's Park Pack: Book Five Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 187 Pages Category: F/F Romance, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Sexy, sensual, and rife with the painful yearning of a wolf for her absent mate, which Jacobs conveys so unmistakably, this book hits all the right romantic notes.... Continue Reading →
Title: Hush Author: Tal Bauer Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 19 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Joel Leslie adds layers to the words Tal Bauer has written and makes them spring to life. Some books that are much shorter feel like they will never end. Here, for almost... Continue Reading →
Title: Asylum Series: Pride and Joy: Book Two Author: Robert Winter Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 344 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Asylum is an emotional journey that tugs at the heartstrings and explores the real, human cost of a topic that is often overlooked when discussed. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: An unplanned fall into... Continue Reading →
Title: Reasonable Doubt Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book Five Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 458 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Gregory Ashe's talent for telling a compelling story is matched in his ability to create atmosphere in each and every scene. This series just keeps getting better with each new installment.... Continue Reading →
Title: To Love and Protect His Omega Series: Justice Brothers Omegaverse: Book One Author: Quinn Michaels Publisher: Self-Published Length: 364 Pages Category: Mpreg, Omegaverse At a Glance: I do believe author Quinn Michaels has some good writing skills, but To Love and Protect His Omega may not be the best example. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Jack of Thorns Series: Inheritance: Book One Author: Amelia Faulkner Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 23 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I loved that the magic of this book is less about powers and gods and more about how friendship and love can be their own magic,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Heirs of Fortune Series: Valerian's Legion: Book Two Author: Heather Domin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 228 Pages Category: Historical, Ancient Rome At a Glance: I am so in love with this series. Love the characters, love the history, love the affirmation of the love Valerian and Dardanus feel for each other, and love Heather... Continue Reading →
Title: The Solstice Prince Series: Realms of Love: Book One Author: SJ Himes Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 1 minute Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Solstice Prince is a lovely fairytale romance whose strong world-building, well-crafted story and cast of characters keeps its sweetness from being trite or cloying, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding My Way Home Series: Doyle Global Securities: Book Two Author: Kendel Duncan Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Finding My Way Home is a suspenseful little mystery; it’s action packed and angsty as it takes time for Ten and Bas to figure out where their feelings will lead... Continue Reading →
Title: A Love Song for the Sad Man in the White Coat Author: Roe Horvat Narrator: Vance Bastian Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 52 Minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Love, pain, tragedy, and ecstasy aren’t just tangled up here; they are tightly braided into the lives of every character in the book.... Continue Reading →
Title: On Burning Mirrors Author: Jamie Klinger-Krebs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 398 Pages Category: Lesbian Fiction At a Glance: On Burning Mirrors was a great read, and for once created an entire story that was not isolated on one facet of a character. Reviewed By: Courtney Ellen Blurb: Jules Kanter is a wife, a mother... Continue Reading →
Title: Admiring Ash Series: Love Letters: Book One Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published Length: 41k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a charming start to this collection that fans of the author should enjoy. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A is for Ash Heartford. Adorable, strong, and independent. Abandoned by his parents and attached... Continue Reading →
Title: A San Francisco Romance: The Story of Ryan and Leland Author: Brandon Carlisle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 356 Pages Category: Gay Fiction At a Glance: This story is akin to enjoying a warm cup of coffee… Take your time, slow yourself down, and enjoy. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: A San Francisco Romance: The Story... Continue Reading →
Title: High Lonesome Author: Tanya Chris Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary, Menage At a Glance: High Lonesome is a quick read and the writing style and tone are well done; I can see people really enjoying it. For me, however, while a story that humanizes people struggling with something so huge and... Continue Reading →
Title: Bleed Series: Flesh and Bone: Book Two Author: Joel Abernathy Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 236 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: Once again, Abernathy’s talent for telling an emotionally fraught story and methodically engaging me in the lives of his characters is absolute. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Vengeance. My purpose, carved deeper... Continue Reading →
Title: Morgan Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 20 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Morgan is a fascinating, well written short story from J. Scott Coatsworth. It’s descriptive and detailed as the beauty of each season changes, and the brevity of the story does not take away from the characters’ depth. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
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