Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The World Traveler Author: Claire Castle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I recommend this one for those looking for a simple but enjoyable read, because that is what this book is. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Charming Taylor Samuels doesn't expect his sister's video audition for the reality television... Continue Reading →
Title: Don't Fight It Series: The Gods Made Me Do It: Book Three Author: Lisa Oliver Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Lisa Oliver has given a different take with the mythology of the world and some of the history, and weaved it beautifully into her story. I love seeing little... Continue Reading →
Title: Butterfly Assassin Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 82k Words Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Aaron and Michael are so great together; they have such a solid chemistry, and Aaron is just soooooo, so lovely. I hope this book means there will be more to follow. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Clapham... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into Touch Series: Leaning Into: Book Four Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo did a great job and his voice fitted well with the characters. Recommended for fans of this series and for anyone who... Continue Reading →
Title: A Private Gentleman Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 288 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: A Private Gentleman is an outstanding historical novel that should not be missed. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Painfully introverted and rendered nearly mute by a heavy stammer, Lord George Albert Westin rarely ventures any farther than the club... Continue Reading →
Title: The Emerald Wars Author: Grace Watson Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 242 Pages Category: Fantasy, Steampunk At a Glance: Watson did a commendable job of pulling together a pastiche of L. Frank Baum's treasured Oz tales and then gives the story some lovely twists, with plenty of Easter eggs sprinkled throughout that made me smile... Continue Reading →
Title: Out, Proud, and Prejudiced Author: Megan Reddaway Publisher: Self-Published Length: 268 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think, whether you’re familiar with the original or not, there are many fabulous things to enjoy about Out, Proud, and Prejudiced. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: One’s proud, one’s prejudiced, and they can’t stand each other. Quick-tempered... Continue Reading →
Title: Charlie's Rainbow Series: Rainbow Key: Book Two Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Victoria Sue has done it again. I think this story is better than the first one, and I really, really, liked Joshua’s Rainbow. I highly recommend this book and this series, and if... Continue Reading →
Title: Edge of Forever Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 279 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I didn’t end up loving this one, I had a couple of other little niggles that I left alone—but, meeting Pasha made it worth the read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When you stand on the edge, you... Continue Reading →
Title: Watching and Wanting Series: Housemates: Book Four Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Lewis Carter Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 17 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can’t say this narrator was my favorite, but there wasn’t anything in particular that bothered me. He did a good job; he is articulate and his... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhoades—Undeniable Series: Man Up: Book Two Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 326 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Even if I never loved these characters, I understood their story and I was able to bring it full circle in my mind. I can still appreciate an author who is able to pull... Continue Reading →
Title: Medley Series: Changing Lanes: Book Two Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Medley was good but the constant drama, much of which felt over the top or unneeded, kept it from being as good as Relay for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sebastian Stewart was never Mr.... Continue Reading →
Title: Rebel Series: Ballsy Boys: Book One Authors: K.M. Neuhold and Nora Phoenix Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 248 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This a casual-to-serious trope that's very nicely done. All in all, the plot was good, though I liked the second book more. I think Tank is my favorite character so far.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Perfect Whore Series: Storm and Lightning: Book One Author: Josephine Myles Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 200 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: In spite of a personal niggle that threw the pacing out the window, there were many things to like about The Perfect Whore. I will be looking for the next installment... Continue Reading →
Title: Unforgivable Series: Accidental Roots: Book Six Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 235 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Elle Keaton really outdid herself with Unforgivable. It’s a well-structured mystery that leads to an unsolved crime, but, most of all, this truly is a superb May/December romance. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Restraint Series: Power Exchange: Book Four Author: AJ Rose Publisher: Self-Published Length: 354 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, BDSM At a Glance: I definitely recommend Restraint for all those familiar with the Power Exchange series. Rose is an eloquent and descriptive writer and has a way of making her characters real. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dust Feast Series: Hollow Folk: Book Three Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 498 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal, Teen Fiction At a Glance: The pivotal climactic scene in this installment of the Hollow Folk series is vividly choreographed, and the newest twist promises to lead to some fruitful storytelling in Ashe's more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Omega Shadow Series: Pine Creek Lake Den: Book Three Author: Quinn Michaels Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 256 Pages Category: Mpreg At a Glance: Despite some obvious plot twists, this was a thoroughly enjoyable book that has me wanting more in this series. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: One is accused. One is betrayed. One is... Continue Reading →
Title: King Consort Author: J.R. Gray Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 279 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: King Consort started out nicely enough, but the ending felt rushed and unrealistic, too effortless and convenient. All in all, I wasn't impressed with this story. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Avoiding sleeping with women was my specialty, an... Continue Reading →
Title: Omega Required Author: Dessa Lux Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 464 Pages Category: Mpreg, Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Omega Required may not have offered any new earth shattering plot surprises, but it had romance and compassion in spades, making it a lovely paranormal novel that many who follow this genre will enjoy. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Like a Gentleman (Expanded 2nd Edition) Series: Love in Portsmouth: Book One Author: Eliot Grayson Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 106 Pages Category: Regency Romance At a Glance: I enjoyed the additional content in Like a Gentleman, and absolutely felt it upped the satisfaction quotient. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: James Rowley, penniless younger brother of... Continue Reading →
Title: Austin Series: Man Up: Book One Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This novella sets us up for Rhoades and introduces us to our cast of characters. I’m glad Stevens decided to write this and publish it the way she did. It was a new and... Continue Reading →
Title: No Luck Author: Kayleigh Sky Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 423 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really adored this story and totally recommend it if you are looking for a book that is humorous without being ridiculous, serious without being too dark, angsty without crossing the line of too much, all wrapped up... Continue Reading →
Title: Paternity Case Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book Three Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 465 Pages Category: Murder Mystery, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The murder mystery in this novel is, as I’ve come to expect from this author, exceptional. I fell in deep like with John-Henry Somerset in this book, and the emotional punch... Continue Reading →
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