Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Save the Date Authors: Annabeth Albert and Rebecca Qualls Publisher: Self-Published Length: 128 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I found this to be a really enjoyable story with a nice balance of sweetness and heat. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Randall Young has one duty as his sister’s “man of honor”: to ensure she... Continue Reading →
Title: Shelter the Sea (The Roosevelt: Book Two) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 190 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Shelter the Sea truly is an incredible story, packed with feels, and one of the most fantastic and tear-filled endings I’ve read for a while. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Some heroes wear capes. Some... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Wreckage (Metahumans Files: Book One) Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Self-Published Length: 341 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This book took me a while to read, but it was well worth the time and, at the end, something I’m very happy I experienced. Well done! Reviewed by: Tax Blurb: A Marine with... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Struck: A Gay Romance Author: Alex Pietsch Publisher: Self-Published Length: 160 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An enjoyable read, for the most part, though I found the story to be underdeveloped. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Chase is used to fighting to survive. Dante is used to fighting in the ring. When a... Continue Reading →
Title: Starting from Scratch (Housemates: Book Five) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary, Transgender Romance At a Glance: Starting from Scratch stands alone as a sweet, touching, and lovely new chapter in a man’s life. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Starting over isn't easy, but Ben is ready to live his life... Continue Reading →
Title: Given the Circumstances Author: Brad Vance Narrator: Brad Vance Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Narrated by the author, this is a fine book. The story is believable and is more of a read than a performance. There’s nothing wrong with that. But, regular listeners of... Continue Reading →
Title: Imagines (Imago: Book Two) Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Length: 184 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Imagines is another gorgeous gift of a book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Imagines is the Latin plural for Imago, and the only thing better than one metamorphosis, is two. Jack Brighton and Lawson Gale have been together... Continue Reading →
Title: Leap of Faith (FireWorks Security: Book One) Author: Jackie Keswick Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 125 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Jackie Keswick delivers with this action-packed suspense thriller, and I can’t wait for the sequel. This was an absolute page turner for me. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Close friends and partners at... Continue Reading →
Title: Rivals Author: Jeff Adams Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: J&W Books Run Time: 1 hour and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you’re looking for a short story, or to try out the voice of a newer narrator, this is your chance to have both of those things with a great payoff in... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Games Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 323 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While this book didn’t work for me, I can see where it would work for other readers, without a doubt. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The last thing Linton needs when he arrives home after three months in the States,... Continue Reading →
Title: We Are Fallingwater Author: Xavier Mayne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 329 Pages Category: Contemporary, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: A compelling and complex love story celebrating the unconventional love of wonderfully crafted characters. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Trent Jackson is a single dad, doing the best he can to raise his son Oscar. He hadn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Momo: My Everything Author: Posy Robert Publisher: Self-Published Length: 95 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An interesting opposites attract story that I enjoyed, and wished for even more. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Brave the spotlight for the man he loves, or stay alone in the shadows… William Harris is a reserved man, private... Continue Reading →
Title: Sawyer (Torey Hope: The Later Years: Book Two) Author: A.D. Ellis Publisher: Self-Published Length: 372 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, I’d give this a thumbs up, although tilted slightly toward the middle. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Sawyer Morgan has a secret. Revealing his true feelings to his family could bring... Continue Reading →
Title: No Pressure (Accidental Roots: Book Two) Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: What really clicked for me about this sequel was the way Elle Keaton gives readers an in-depth look at the diversity of Buck and Joey’s personalities and upbringing. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Joey James... Continue Reading →
Title: Goodnight My Angel (Angel Enterprises: Book Two) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Self-Published Length: 249 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I highly recommend book one and book two in this series, and yeah, I am really looking forward to book three. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Callum Ross has a tough decision to make. After... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitten by Design (Regent’s Park Pack: Book Two) Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Length: 245 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: In which a human learns to never say never, and it turns into a beautiful romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When the last thing you want, is everything you need…. Seb... Continue Reading →
Title: Play Dead (Glasgow Lads: Book 3.5) Author: Avery Cockburn Publisher: Self-Published Length: 170 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: As much as it was difficult to see Andrew and Colin struggle, it was also satisfying to see them triumph, and that makes Play Dead a must read for fans of this couple... Continue Reading →
Title: An Arresting Ride (Survivors Find Love: Book Two) Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Self-Published Length: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With a gentle hand and a compassionate touch, author Lissa Kasey allows us to watch two men who have been broken and who are from very different pasts heal together and find love... Continue Reading →
Title: Exposed Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Length: 264 Pages Category: Contemporary, May/December, BDSM At a Glance: Bey Deckard: writing addictive dysfunction and heart-tugging erotica, one plot bunny at a time. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: With middle-age looming, Greg offsets his boring day job with what truly feeds his soul: photography. The camera is an... Continue Reading →
Title: Leo Loves Aries Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published Length: 278 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: If you haven’t checked this one out yet, I highly recommend you do. It’s sure to have you smiling, swooning, laughing, and maybe checking your horoscope! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A new person will enter your... Continue Reading →
Title: Parasite (Vertex: Book Two) Author: Soren Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 69k Words Category: Horror At a Glance: Far be it from me to make a corny cannibal zombie joke, but I devoured this book and loved every bloody word of it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It’s been one hundred and forty-five days since the... Continue Reading →
Title: Drinker of Blood (SPECTR Series Two: Book Three) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 84 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: Fans of SPECTR and its cast of key role players should be thoroughly geeked by Drinker of Blood; the way Jordan L. Hawk is teasing out this story a bit... Continue Reading →
Title: An Invitation Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 35 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This one was just OK for me. *sigh* It wasn’t terrible by any means. But, it wasn’t really memorable either. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: “I should put you over my knee and spank you for teasing me…” Jake’s new... Continue Reading →
Title: The Black Sheep and the Rotten Apple Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 342 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: I highly recommend this book. I actually thought it could have been a little darker, a little edgier; there were definitely boundaries that could have been explored more; however, the attention to detail in... Continue Reading →
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