Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Aqua Follies Author: Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 220 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I enjoyed this book so much, for the simple joy of watching two people fall in love against all the odds. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The 1950s. Postwar exuberance. Conformity. Rock and roll. Homophobia. Russell tells himself he’ll... Continue Reading →
Title: The Masterpiece Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 202 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: The Masterpiece is the book I needed right now—sweet, simple, and so romantic. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Built from the bottom up: one perfect gentleman. Man about town Arthur Lawton spends his days pursuing entertainment while shoeshine Joe... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Sinister (DS Billings Victorian Mysteries: Book Three) Author: Olivier Bosman Publisher: Rocket Man Press Length: 164 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Olivier Bosman has created another amazing installment in the DS Billings Victorian Mysteries series. With Something Sinister, the author took this series to a whole new level. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rainbow Clause Author: Beth Bolden Publisher: Self-Published Length: 324 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I mostly really enjoyed this story of Colin and Nick, and would certainly read another story from this author. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Heisman winner. Member of the National Championship team. NFL Rookie of the Year. Quarterback Colin... Continue Reading →
Title: Spring Break (Accidental Roots: Book Three) Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 258 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Elle Keaton brings the characters of Skagit to life, and shows the support, love and humor that this small town shares. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes a guy needs a break. Carroll Weir got... Continue Reading →
Title: Enemy Within (The Executive Office: Book Three) Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Self-Published Length: 485 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This final book in the Executive Office series is everything a thriller should be: exciting, enthralling, nerve-wracking, and, at times, gut-wrenching. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The White House, infiltrated. The president, running for... Continue Reading →
Title: Crooked Tree Ranch (Montana: Book One) Author: RJ Scott Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a sweet, angst-free romance, so if that’s what you’re looking for, then I recommend it hands down. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: When a cowboy meets the... Continue Reading →
Title: Draakewood (Whyborne & Griffin: Book Nine Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 246 Pages Category: Paranormal, Historical At a Glance: I will admit that this one wasn’t my absolute favorite of the series—for now, I think Maelstrom is still sitting in that spot—but, there is no denying that it’s fantastic. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterblow (Shatterproof Bond: Book Four) Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Self-Published Length: 169 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This was a non-stop action filled story just as the others have been. But this time we really got a sense of how deeply Declan loves Sam, and how far he will go to make... Continue Reading →
Title: Laurent and the Beast (Kings of Hell MC: Book One) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 320 Pages Category: Gothic Horror, Action/Adventure At a Glance: I absolutely recommend this book, but be aware: it is dark, it is gritty, it contains triggers of violence, language, explicit scenes, and morally ambiguous characters, but it also... Continue Reading →
Title: Lace Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Self-Published Length: 124 Pages Category: Contemporary Erotic Romance At a Glance: A short, sexy read with some kink in it. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: When Shawn’s best mate Dave breaks up with his girlfriend, Shawn tries not to get his hopes up. After all, Dave’s still straight, right? Wrong.... Continue Reading →
Title: Hot Under the Collar (Love Off the Leash) Author: Summer Devon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I didn’t hate Hot Under the Collar. I just wish I had liked it more. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Attorney Sam Trevisani never thought he’d play the bad guy, but now his job... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Ruins (Metahuman Files: Book Two) Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Self-Published Length: 461 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I hope this isn’t the end of Jamie and Kyle's journey. I can’t wait to get my hands on their next mission and see how their relationship continues to grow and unfold. Reviewed By: Taz... Continue Reading →
Title: A King’s Ransom Author: Lia Black Publisher: Self-Published Length: 432 Pages Category: Alt U Fantasy, Fairy Tale At a Glance: A King’s Ransom is a dark fairy tale fantasy that might not have hooked me at the start, but by the end, I was crossing my fingers for more from this -verse. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Enemies of the State (The Executive Office: Book One) Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Self-Published Length: 340 Pages Category: Action/Suspense, Mystery/Thriller At a Glance: Tal Bauer obviously has a talent for writing a political thriller. The action was heart-stopping. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A rogue Black Ops unit with the president in their crosshairs. A... Continue Reading →
Title: Slow Heat Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 118k Words Category: Alt U, Fantasy, Mpreg At a Glance: Knowing mpreg isn’t everybody’s cuppa, I can’t say this book will be for everyone, but I can say that Slow Heat—in my admittedly limited experience—is some of the best I’ve read yet. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Enemies Like You Authors: Annika Martin and Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The writing team of Chambers and Martin score with a sexy suspense thriller. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: They're dangerous men. Absolute enemies. And totally hot for each other. Will has never met anyone like... Continue Reading →
Title: False Start (Wilmington Breakers: Book Two) Author: Sloan Johnson Publisher: Self-Published Length: Novel Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The second half was very emotional, but even though I wasn't prepared for something like that when I started reading it, I still couldn't put the book down until I was done with it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Children of Hyacinth Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 242 Pages Category: Historical, Fantasy, New Adult At a Glance: Hayden Thorne is synonymous with awesome historical fantasy. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Iulian Dalca is a twenty-one-year-old musical prodigy with big dreams. He's also blessed with a hint of light magic in his blood, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Come to the Oaks: The Story of Ben and Tobias Author: Bryan T. Clark Publisher: Self-Published Length: 267 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: As the author stated this novel is not meant to depict actual events of slavery, but it does reflect the times and gives a better understanding of slavery in America.... Continue Reading →
Title: Rough Edges: A Contemporary Gay Romance Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: The Romance Authors, LLC Length: 64 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: By far one of the best short stories I’ve read in a LONG time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Kyle has an unwelcome crush on his nemesis Brent. Brent has a welcome crush... Continue Reading →
Title: Devour (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Four) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 249 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Suspense At a Glance: The writing team of Drake and Elliott never failed to keep me wanting more throughout the Unbreakable Bonds series, and they saved the best for last. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: an Pierce... Continue Reading →
Title: Light Up the Dark Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 349 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller, Horror, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: If this novel is any barometer, then it is done with incredible pathos, outstanding descriptive prose and unforgettable characters. I highly recommend Light Up the Dark to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For two... Continue Reading →
Title: Barbed Wire Cowboy Author: Renee Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Length: 362 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Renee Stevens brings readers a powerful story of two cowboys who are trying to find their way through the ups and downs of life. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After having been kicked off the family ranch by... Continue Reading →
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