Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Dead Reckoning Series: Cold Case Psychic: Book Two Author: Pandora Pine Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 211 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: The author balances the plot of the murder case and Ronan and Tennyson’s relationship seamlessly, never leaving us wondering what’s going on in the other plotline while she focuses on... Continue Reading →
Title: One More Soldier Author: Marie Sexton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 60 Pages Category: Gay Fiction At a Glance: One More Soldier has always been, in my opinion, exemplary of what short storytelling can and should be, and it is every bit as poignant today as it was when I read it nearly eight years ago.... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder at the Paisley Parrot Series: A Marshall James Mystery Author: Mark McNease Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 291 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: Mark McNease did a terrific job writing Marshall James’s story. The murder mystery was intriguing and suspenseful and made this a page-turner for me. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Time... Continue Reading →
Title: The Company We Keep Author: Kay Simone Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 310 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kay Simone is quickly becoming an auto-buy author, owing to my love of a plotty romance, which she is adept at delivering. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Dirty money. A wanted man. The deal of a lifetime.... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into the Look Series: Leaning Into: Book Six Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Leaning Into the Look is sweet, it's loud, it's colorful, it will make you smile, and it will make you want to keep reading. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Grant Kostas made... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Cowboy Series: Whisper Ridge, Wyoming: Book One Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book put me through the emotional wringer with its angsty plot and characters, without giving me any real comfort afterwards. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Micah Lennox left Whisper Ridge after promising the... Continue Reading →
Title: Within These Depths Series: Demons and Wolves: Book Two Author: Katze Snow Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 196 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Oh my, these characters are gripping, their stories fraught with anger and danger, and the action is something akin to going at hyper-speed in a dark tunnel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Second Wind Author: Aimee Nicole Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Second Wind is a story of romance and being true to yourself that takes the reader on an emotional journey. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Second wind: a new strength or energy to continue something that is an... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaker of Chains Series: SPECTR Series Two: Book Four Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 163 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Breaker of Chains is yet another excellent addition to one of my favorite Urban Fantasy series, and I remain in awe of the -verse and in love with its characters.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ghost Slept Over Author: Marshall Thornton Narrator: Jason Frazier Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 13 minutes Category: Paranormal, Humor At a Glance: The story here is fun and light and should be a lovely romp for the listener. Unfortunately, however, most of the narration is uninspired and the voices tend to... Continue Reading →
Title: Blind Passion Author: Penny Brandon Publisher: Self-Published (2nd Edition) Length: 221 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the end, Blind Passion simply did not stand the test of time very well and, because of that, fell short of being a book that could hold my interest. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Attraction for Adam... Continue Reading →
Title: From Ashes Series: Heathens Ink: Book Three Author: K.M. Neuhold Narrator: Kenneth Obi Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kenneth Obi uses all of his considerable talent to tell a difficult story and helps us see why and how what could have gone so wrong winds... Continue Reading →
Title: One Giant Leap Author: Kay Simone Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 400 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Simone's narrative choices are a stand-out element that make this storyline feel topical and relevant. In the end, it all coalesces into a lovely work of fiction. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Houston we have so many problems…... Continue Reading →
Title: First Impressions Author: Jay Hogan Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: First Impressions was aptly named, both from my reading experience and for Josh and Michael. Despite a rocky start for me, I stuck with it and am glad I did since I ended up quite liking this romance... Continue Reading →
Title: The Garden Series: Lavender Shores: Book Two Author: Rosalind Abel Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is an amazing addition to this series. Kirt Graves’ voice is so well suited to the story that it’s almost impossible to imagine anyone else doing... Continue Reading →
Title: Broken in Silence Series: Demons and Wolves: Book One Author: Katze Snow Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 223 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: Broken in Silence plumbs the darkest depths to bring you the beginning of a gripping saga that I am convinced cannot end well and yet—and yet—Tannerian is a clever wolf... Continue Reading →
Title: The Winning Edge Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 215 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: The Winning Edge was a lovely romance between two very different men who both had family pressures to overcome before they could ever come out to the world. It's sure to come in first place with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Palisade Series: Lavender Shores: Book One Author: Rosalind Abel Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The voice of Kirt Graves is perfect for this book. He has a soft, gentle way that is both endearing and exciting. He manages to convey the... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied to Home Series: Ames Bridge: Book Three Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap At a Glance: I enjoyed this one, not my favorite, but that is my opinion only and I still highly recommend it for the romance and the interesting storyline. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Luke... Continue Reading →
Title: Smoky Mountain Dreams Author: Leta Blake Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 46 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Smoky Mountain Dreams was done a truly just turn by John Solo. With rich pathos and nimble characterizations, he made this story shine. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes holding on means letting... Continue Reading →
Title: Love on a Battlefield Author: Posy Roberts Publisher: Self-Published Length: 126 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These guys are great together, and I have no doubt that other readers will love them as much as I did. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Not every compass points north. Andrew Summers is forced to spend his... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitten By the Alpha Series: Regent’s Park Pack: Book Four Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 314 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This novel is one more strong addition to an already well-constructed alternate reality, and at the risk of sounding cliché, I think the series just keeps getting better. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Dead Speak Series: Cold Case Psychic: Book One Author: Pandora Pine Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 214 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Pandora Pine weaves the tension, both situational and sexual, throughout the book wonderfully, right up to the final climax. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Demoted to the cold case squad after shooting... Continue Reading →
Title: Forsaken Author: J.R. Gray Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Forsaken is a thoughtful and introspective look at free-will vs. blind faith, and I appreciated its message despite a slight reservation or two about its execution. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Titus has lived and breathed religion his entire life,... Continue Reading →
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