Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: What Happens at Christmas Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Mark Steadman Publisher: Jaybird Press Run Time: 3 hours and 41 minutes Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: If you are looking for a sweet and happy Christmas story that's relatively low on the angst and is sure to leave you with a smile, I highly... Continue Reading →
Title: Walking on Thin Ice Author: Jocelynn Drake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 127 Pages (Kindle) Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: This short novel is the epitome of the holiday romance genre: sweet, heartwarming, swoon-worthy and will make you believe in love and the magic of the season. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It’s not easy for... Continue Reading →
Title: A Family for Christmas Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 136 Pages (Kindle) Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: A Family for Christmas has it all. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Zac never had a family of his own, but Rudy has enough to share. Shy, inexperienced Rudy has a crush on Zac from the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Christmas Kiss Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Length: 38k words Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a delightful friends-to-lovers story that kept me engaged the entire time. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Keeping secrets from your best friend isn’t right, but it’s easier than admitting you’ve fallen in love with him. Sharing... Continue Reading →
Title: Bonfire (Hours of the Night: Book 1.5) Authors: Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 122 Pages (Kindle) Category: Holiday, Paranormal At a Glance: The mystery of the feu follet adds a great touch to Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt’s holiday offering in the Hours of the Night series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Flight Partners (Lovers in Japan: Book One) Author: Artemis Fay Publisher: Self-Published Length: 80k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though this isn’t the author’s debut novel, this is her debut in contemporary M/M romance, one that I really liked and would recommend when you’re in the mood for a complete angsty package. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Secrets in My Scowl Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Length: 311 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, this was such a good book. It was fast paced without feeling rushed. Jacob and Wylde were such great characters, I won’t be forgetting them anytime soon. Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: From... Continue Reading →
Title: Meteor Strike (Astronomers: Book Two) Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 107 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Meteor Strike didn’t quite grab me like the first book, Astronomical, did. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Astro-physicist Matthew Dansk falls for one of his colleagues during a research trip, but Alan won’t tell anyone he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Drawn In Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 336 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Drawn In is an amazing read with unforgettable characters. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Undercover police officer Kell has crossed the line. He’s become trapped in an abusive relationship with his violent thug of a boss and sees no... Continue Reading →
Title: Monster Author: Soren Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 244 Pages (Kindle) Category: Sci-Fi, Dark Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: If you love a great psychological thriller, Monster is that and so much more. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Bloodied corridors. Mangled bodies. Deranged test subjects. All in a day’s work at Vertex, a corporation devoted to... Continue Reading →
Title: Artic Fire Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Arctic Fire is a nice addition to this authors romantic repertoire, and the rugged and barren landscape only adds to the story’s tension. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When two strangers are trapped in a blizzard, heat rises. Haunted by... Continue Reading →
Title: Torch (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Three) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 287 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Torch is power-packed with high emotion, action, destruction, and with shocking and heartbreaking moments that you won’t see coming. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Nine months ago, Rowan Ward thought he had it... Continue Reading →
Title: Must Like Spinach Author: Con Riley Publisher: Figment Ink Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Must Like Spinach is a book I wholeheartedly recommend when you’re in the mood for a feel-good read with a cast of thoroughly charming characters. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Jon’s future in New York seems bright.... Continue Reading →
Title: Tempting Tristan (Harborside Night: Book Three) Author: Melissa Foster Publisher: World Literary Press Length: 300 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: If you enjoy contemporary romance with likeable characters and no over-the-top angst, this book is worth the read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Tempting Tristan is a stand-alone M/M romance featuring two... Continue Reading →
Title: Reading the Signs Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: KA Books Length: 294 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Despite my dislike of baseball, I absolutely loved this book! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: This hot-headed rookie needs discipline--on and off the field. Pitcher Nico Agresta is desperate to live up to his family's baseball legacy. Since... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost in Loveland (Welcome to Loveland: Book Two) Author: K-lee Klein Publisher: Self-Published Length: 146 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed this sequel very much. While I feel it lacked some of the depth the first novel had, it still went a long way in revealing more about our two main... Continue Reading →
Title: A Faithful Son Author: Michael Scott Garvin Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 308 Pages Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: A Faithful Son is one of the most powerful novels I’ve read in quite some time, emotionally and spiritually resonant, and a stunning work of fiction. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: This captivating coming of age... Continue Reading →
Title: Like a Lover (Housemates: Book Two) Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Mark Steadman Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 4 hours and 47 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Grab a glass of wine, find your quiet place, and just enjoy a great story. It’s worth it! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Josh has a plan: get... Continue Reading →
Title: Hexmaker (Hexworld: Book Two) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 216 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Fantasy At a Glance: There is so much to love in this story. Every Jordan L. Hawk book I pick up brings about a singularly amazing and memorable reading experience. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A straight-laced policeman. A... Continue Reading →
Title: Enjoy the Dance (Dancing: Book Two) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 224 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I want you all to go and read Enjoy the Dance and experience all of the emotion for yourselves. The last chapter and a half had me with tears in my eyes almost... Continue Reading →
Title: All Hallows’ Eve Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Length: Novel Category: Paranormal, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: All Hallows’ Eve encompasses everything that makes me a fan of this genre and this author’s work Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Will a centuries-old broken heart ruin the promise of new love? Dominic Ashworth is descended from... Continue Reading →
Title: Morning My Angel Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Self-Published Length: 266 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There are two sides to this book, the mystery and the romance—both sides written so well that you find yourself seamlessly engrossed in both from page one. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Josh Cooper, top US security... Continue Reading →
Title: It Was Always You Authors: Cardeno C., Ella Frank, Riley Hart, Lane Hayes, Christina Lee, Felice Stevens, and N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Length: Novel Category: Contemporary, Anthology At a Glance: I highly recommend this anthology both for the stories contained within its pages and the charity the proceeds are going to support. Go buy... Continue Reading →
Title: Delaney and the Autumn Masque (Victorian Holiday Hearts: Book Four) Authors: Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 75 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: The writing duo of Dee and Devon deliver another sweet historical romance in the Victorian Holiday Hearts series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Delaney, former pickpocket and now... Continue Reading →
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