Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Desert Heat/Native Tongue Author: Lucy Felthouse Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-published Run Time: 5 hours 26 minutes At a Glance: A surprisingly sweet love story made that much better by an engaging narrator. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Their love is forbidden by rules, religion and risk. Yet still they can't resist. Captain Hugh Wilkes... Continue Reading →
Title: Max Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Length: 160 Pages (Kindle) Category: Transgressive, Psychological Thriller At a Glance: There is a chilling thrill of psychopathy and a growing emotional and physical dependency in this story that makes every moment spent reading it horrifying and intense. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Fresh out of school, Dr. Crane... Continue Reading →
Title: A Mended Man (The Men of Halfway House: Book Four) Author: Jaime Reese Publisher: Self-Published Length: 445 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: What really held this lengthy novel together was the many special moments and camaraderie with all the guys that have made this an entertaining series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A story... Continue Reading →
Title: The God of Jazz: Fugue, Concord Author: Varian Krylov Publisher: Self-Published Length: 326 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I loved the lightning-strike fierceness of the connection between Godard and Ángel. It was physical and sexy and rash and reckless and, in the end, unquestionably romantic. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: After years... Continue Reading →
Title: The Law of Attraction Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a really enjoyable and well-written story, but the narration just didn’t work for me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When a professional relationship turns personal, it’s impossible to... Continue Reading →
Title: Pictures of You: Book One Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 328 Pages Category: Young Adult, Coming of Age At a Glance: You should definitely check this series out…as soon as you replenish your alcohol and chocolate reserves! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Growing up gay isn’t easy. Growing up gay in Knoxville, Tennessee is... Continue Reading →
Title: Vespers (Hours of the Night: Book One) Authors: Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 319 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal/Urban Fantasy At a Glance: As book one of a series goes, Vespers excelled at doing what it was meant to do—drawing me into the world the authors have created, hooking me on its... Continue Reading →
Title: Into You Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 170 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: I adored this sweet little fairy tale of a story all the way to its angsty Freaky Friday core. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: What do you do when the body you wake up in isn’t yours?... Continue Reading →
Title: Not a Game (Friends: Book One) Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Self-Published Length: 220 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Not a Game becomes a magical fairytale romance that delivers all the feels and emotions with a twist—characters who are, for once, utterly real and worthy of love. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: An accidental... Continue Reading →
Title: Home Again Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Alexander Collins Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you have never heard Alexander Collins narrate before this is a great place to start. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Imposing, temperamental Noah Forman wakes up in a hospital and can't remember... Continue Reading →
Title: Wes’ Denial (Tease and Denial: Book Two) Author: Joseph Lance Tonlet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 301 Pages Category: EROTICA, BDSM, D/s, DEGRADATION, SPH, BITTERSWEET At a Glance: This is in no way a “typical” romance, but the all-consuming love of these men for each other and what they gift to each other in total adoration... Continue Reading →
Title: February and December (Dominus Calendar: Book One) Author: JP Kenwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: 92 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Erotica At a Glance: Loving the Dominus series the way I do, February and December was a welcome between novels treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: As a lifelong passion continues to fade, another love deepens… two... Continue Reading →
Title: Personal Entanglement (Thorne and Dash: Book Two) Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 219 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, D/s At a Glance: The intensity between the two men is continued in this book, and the ending was a joy to read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Several months ago Thorne hired Riley as an escort.... Continue Reading →
Title: Fool’s Gold Author: Sarah Madison Publisher: Self-Published Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I feel this story began stronger than it wrapped up, what with the early poignancy of Rich and Jake’s separation, the final third or so did provide its share of pathos before concluding in the requisite romantic way.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Baker (The Myer Triplets: Book Two) Author: Mathew Ortiz Publisher: Self-Published Length: 142 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The chemistry coming off the page between these two men is electric and entertaining. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Recipe for Romance 1 cup crazy Myer triplet aka Boone Myer 1 cup snobby guppie... Continue Reading →
Title: Tracefinder: Changes (Tracefinder: Book Two Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 469 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal, Action/Thriller At a Glance: Kaje Harper delivers an exciting story rife with incredibly well drawn characters and a tightly constructed plot that has more than its fair share of action, drama and heart-stopping moments. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Flowers of St. Aloysius Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 363 Pages Category: New Adult, Historical, Gothic Romance At a Glance: Another amazing book from Hayden Thorne that will stay with me long after I’ve finished. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: A dying young mother’s desperate hope for her child leads her to a fateful... Continue Reading →
Title: Fight the Tide (Kick at the Darkness: Book Two) Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Length: 225 Pages Category: Paranormal, Horror At a Glance: An intense and gripping addition to this series that picks up right where the first book left off and kept me hooked the entire time. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Adrift in... Continue Reading →
Title: Hexbreaker (Hexworld: Book One) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 36 minutes Category: Historical, Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The way James brings Cicero and Tom and all the colorful and varied characters in this world to life is nothing short of eargasmic. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Return to Zero (Shatterproof Bond: Book Two) Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Self-Published Length: 209 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There is something so charismatic, so delightful about these two, that one cannot help but want to read more about them. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The thrilling sequel to "As You Wish" and... Continue Reading →
Title: Fallow (Whyborne & Griffin: Book Eight) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 197 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal, Historical Romance At a Glance: Yet again, this author proves that she knows how to write one hell of a climactic action sequence, easily some of the best I’ve ever read whether in this series or... Continue Reading →
Title: Illuminate the Shadows (Shatterproof Bonds: Book One) Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Self-Published Length: 161 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance, Comedy At a Glance: I must say that there were times when the story leapt forward a bit too fast for me; however, Illuminate the Shadows kept me enthralled. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: After the... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Moon III: Call of the Alpha Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Length: 237 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Suspense At a Glance: If you haven't read this series yet, I highly recommend it. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: It’s been a couple years since Commander John Marion – the US Navy’s most decorated SEAL – hung... Continue Reading →
Title: Until I Fade: An Anthology Author: Kol Anderson Publisher: Self-Published Length: 330 Pages (Kindle) Category: Horror, Psychological Thriller At a Glance: If you've never read Kol Anderson, be it because he's new to you or because of the intimidating warnings, I would recommend starting here. From paranormal to psychological, clever twists and turns, this... Continue Reading →
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