Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Maybe This Time Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 246 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Maybe This Time fell short of being interesting enough to hold my attention. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Moving into a new home starts with a bang when Ryan Blackwell celebrates turning thirty. Being hungover means he’s bleary-eyed... Continue Reading →
Title: Dear Mona Lisa... Authors: Claire Davis and Al Stewart Publisher: Self-Published Length: 65 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Dear Mona Lisa... is worth reading. It's something different from the mass. This book has its own character; it's short, sweet, poetic, strong. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: om, shy office clerk by day and drawer... Continue Reading →
Title: Be My Best Man Author: Con Riley Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Con Riley’s books are the comfort food for my romance loving soul, and she dishes out another heart-warmer in Be My Best Man. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Will Jason’s third time as a best man lead... Continue Reading →
Title: Circle (Roads: Book Three) Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 179 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another brilliant must-read from Leigh, whose work I adore more with each release it seems. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: I love him...but he’s forgotten why. A lot can happen in six years, and Ash and Pete... Continue Reading →
Title: Northern Star Author: Ethan Day Narrator: Jason Frazier Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A story is told, a family is remade, and hearts are mended. That’s a lot for any book to do well, but add the top-notch narration and you have a book you... Continue Reading →
Title: Sins of the Father (Wilde Love: Book Two) Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The first book had me intrigued; this second book in this series has me hooked; I need the third ASAP. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Six years ago, Keegan Quinn was working for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Veranda (Lavender Shores: Book Three) Author: Rosalind Abel Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 276 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rosalind Abel has solidified a reputation as an outstanding romance writer who creates beautiful characters and endearing love stories. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Donovan Carlisle helps countless people in Lavender Shores with his skills... Continue Reading →
Title: Unbreakable Stories: Ian Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 121 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: To wrap up the Unbreakable Bonds series, Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott close things out with Ian and Hollis’s short stories, and once again, they’re sexy, steamy, humorous, thoughtful and always have a happy ending.... Continue Reading →
Title: Down on the Farm (Ames Bridge: Book One) Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though not quite the enemies-to-lovers story I had been expecting, Down on the Farm is well written and a fairly enjoyable read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Down on the Farm, a sexy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow of the Templar: High Fidelity Author: M. Chandler Publisher: Self-Published Length: 529 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Shadow of the Templar series has been nothing less than 1500+ pages of manic and frenzied, and was such a delight to read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A fellow FBI agent with an... Continue Reading →
Title: Provoked: Enlightenment Author: Joanna Chambers Narrator: Hamish McKinlay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: The combination of McKinlay’s voice work and Chambers’ words are a perfect blend. You should not miss the chance to hear a good period piece with a fine mystery and budding romance... Continue Reading →
Title: Scorpio Hates Virgo (Signs of Love: Book Two Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 245 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I just absolutely loved these characters and the whole vibe and premise of the book from the very beginning. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: This year is all about healing the heart, Scorpio.... Continue Reading →
Title: Femme Author: Marshall Thornton Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 23 minutes Category: Romantic Comedy At a Glance: Lovely romance, hilarious comedy, and a truly satisfying ending. And Joel Leslie is transcendent. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Queeny cocktail waiter Lionel wakes up to find himself in bed with Dog, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Hush Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 672 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you’re looking for something to sink your teeth into, you should definitely go check this one out! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A federal judge running from the truth. A U.S. marshal running from his past. A trial... Continue Reading →
Title: Counting Daisies (Counting: Book One) Author: Nicola Haken Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 376 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Counting Daisies is a raw and unvarnished look at addiction and its aftermath, with a sweet and satisfying finish. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Dylan Roberts and Cameron O’Neil were good kids. Growing up together, they... Continue Reading →
Title: Rogue Wolf Author: Elliot Cooper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 124 Pages Category: Sci-fi/Fantasy At a Glance: What do you get when you take space pirates, alien telepathic species, intergalactic battles, wolf shapeshifters, and then add a dash of romance? You get a great little adventure that I thoroughly enjoyed! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Exiled from... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rancher's Son (Montana: Book Two) Author: RJ Scott Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 25 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a tightly packed story full of emotion and intrigue, and Crisden once again makes it worth the price of the book to join in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow of the Templar: With a Bullet Author: M. Chandler Publisher: Self-Published Length: 494 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Shadow of the Templar series continues to impress in spite of some slow spots in the spooling out of this particular narrative thread. I remain a dutiful and loyal fan of these characters... Continue Reading →
Title: Straight from the Heart (Wilde Love: Book One) Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 207 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Totally recommended if you are looking for a lighthearted little romance with endearing characters and a relatively low angst level. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: On the same night that Alex finds himself... Continue Reading →
Title: Tops Down Bottoms Up Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 91 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m glad that Jay Northcote decided to expand this cute story, but I wish he would have fleshed it out even more. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Will Rowan’s festival fling with sexy dancer Seth lead to something... Continue Reading →
Title: Roaring Waters (The Warfield Hotel Mysteries: Book Three) Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Self-Published Length: 194 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: This third novel by C.J. Baty is a suspenseful, drama-filled murder mystery, and has several suspects, but as Marcus narrows them down, the outcome is a surprise. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Damien... Continue Reading →
Title: Dream of a Waking Man (Tales from Foster High: Book Ten) Author: John Goode Publisher: Self-Published Length: 376 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: John Goode does not spare us from the hate and bigotry that exists in this world, but he tempers it with love, friendship and a passion to do the right... Continue Reading →
Title: Antisocial Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 460 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Antisocial is an outstanding book and one that I would highly recommend. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A single stroke can change your world. Xander Fairchild can’t stand people in general and frat boys in particular, so when he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow of the Templar: Double Down Author: M. Chandler Publisher: Self-Published Length: 344 Pages Category: Mystery/Thriller At a Glance: If you have a hankering for a fast-paced mystery/suspense/action/thriller/crime caper with some laugh-out-loud moments thrown in, M. Chandler has tossed us the perfect word salad. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: "Hypothetically, I was wondering how you'd... Continue Reading →
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