Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Bitten by Mistake Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Length: 79k Words Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Bitten by Mistake is yet another reason why Annabelle Jacobs is firmly seated on my auto-read-author list. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: From animosity to searing passion in a lunar cycle… but can their bond survive?... Continue Reading →
Title: By Quarry Lake Author: Josephine Myles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 12k Words Category: Contemporary, Short Story At a Glance: I loved this little story for everything it is. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Still waters run deep… Tommy’s been away from his home in rural Somerset for three years. Long enough to sort out who he... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhythm & Blues Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Self-Published Length: 76 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rhythm & Blues definitely had some fine moments, and the story was well paced and just the thing for those looking to escape into a tender love story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When life tears apart your... Continue Reading →
Title: Angel Undone Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 90 Pages (Kindle) Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Once again, as she often does so eloquently, Leta Blake poked me right in the feels, and I’m not even sorry about it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The Archangel Michael is tired. He fought wars and shoved his... Continue Reading →
Title: Priddy’s Tale Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 159 Pages Category: Fantasy, Folklore, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I read Priddy’s Tale beginning to end in a single sitting—it was just that sweet. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: What doesn’t kill you sometimes makes you wish it had… Priddy’s a lost soul in a part... Continue Reading →
Title: After the Snap Author: Peyton Miller Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 392 Pages At a Glance: There is promise in this debut novel, but there are a lot of issues that piled up and made me roll my eyes way too much. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Seth Mercer is at the top of his game... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Angel Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 320 Pages Category: Paranormal Fantasy, Contemporary, Angels/Demons At a Glance: I loved the entire concept of this story. The author's interpretation of heaven and hell, good versus evil, was unique and just a pleasure to read. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Dying Sucks Particularly when you discover... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Love (A Cambridge Fellows Mystery: Book One) Author: Charlie Cochrane Narrator: Phil Mayes Publisher: Self-published Run Time: 5 hours and 39 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense, Historical Romance At a Glance: Well, this is a delightful start to this historical series—with the perfect narrator who truly brings the story to life. Reviewed By: Sadonna... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mercy of Men (Saint Flaherty: Book Two) Author: S. Hunter Nisbet Publisher: Badapple Press Length: 378 Pages Category: Alt Reality, Dystopian, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This series, man… I love it with the intensity of a thousand burning suns. No, seriously… I do. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When Simon Flaherty’s routine of training... Continue Reading →
Title: Locked (Telluric Realm: Book One) Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published Length: 330 Pages Category: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: While Locked was a rare miss for me from this author, Locked takes place in an well-detailed and magical world. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A curse threatens the Winter Kingdom. A brother is turned... Continue Reading →
Title: Throwing Stones Author: Robin Reardon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 406 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: This is a good book. A great book. One that had me crying for practically the whole last quarter of it. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: In this paranormal romance, something is drawing seventeen-year-old Jesse Bryce toward... Continue Reading →
Title: Practice Makes Perfect (Housemates: Book Three) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 54k Words Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Practice Makes Perfect is another thoroughly charming addition to the Housemates series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Getting experience with the guy next door seems like a great idea—until the lines blur. Dev, a geeky... Continue Reading →
Title: As You Wish (Shatterproof Bond: Book 0.5) Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Self-Published Length: 141 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: 1 wedding, 2 best men, one hell of a love story! Declan Ramsay's brother Oliver was marrying Annabelle Aiken at a fairy tale Castle on the banks of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Private Secretary Author: Summer Devon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 141 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: The Private Secretary is a well written and diverting historical romance with a little conflict, some undeniable wanting of the lustful variety, and a happy ending that suits the setting. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Down on... Continue Reading →
Title: Reaping Fate (Reaping Havoc: Book Two) Author: AJ Rose Publisher: Self-Published Length: 270 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal, Horror, Humor At a Glance: All in all, I'm in love with this series. It's so much fun to read. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: For Nate Koehn, the worst part of being a reaper is maintaining his... Continue Reading →
Title: Short Stay (Love Lessons: Book 3.5) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 272 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: For me it wasn’t the perfection that I’ve experienced with every other Love Lessons book—and nearly every Heidi Cullinan book I’ve ever read—but overall, it was a super fun read. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Always Another Side Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Length: 167 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Annabelle Jacobs gives readers a beautiful and emotionally engaging story in Always Another Side. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Starting over at forty is hard work for landscape architect Jack Bowman. His long-term partner hurt him badly. With... Continue Reading →
Title: Test Drive (Crossroads: Book Three) Author: Riley Hart Publisher: Self-Published Pages: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: An emotional, wonderfully written story that is a great addition to the series Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: A double shot of devastating news turns Justin Evanson’s life upside down. When he learns his father has... Continue Reading →
Title: Kestrel’s Talon (The Stonewatchers: Book One) Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Length: 426 Pages (Kindle) At a Glance: Every single thing in this book won me over, especially its characters. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Following the Prentish/Nemarri war, Kes is rejected by his homeland under the guise of religious purity laws. Though he's spared... Continue Reading →
Title: How to Wish Upon a Star (Howl at the Moon: Book Three) Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 228 Pages At a Glance: These stories will leave you panting for more! I know, bad joke, but I couldn’t resist! I love this series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Dr. Jason Kunik is working on the... Continue Reading →
Title: Cutting Edge (Pax Cymrica, the True History: Book Four) Authors: Ingela Bohm Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 255 Pages At a Glance: Two rockers reach a crossroads in their relationship and their music. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: After ten years of hard work, rock band Pax are enjoying a stable career, but not everyone rejoices... Continue Reading →
Title: Te Quiero (Falling for You: Book One) Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 55 Pages At a Glance: This one was short and sweet. The pacing was quick, and I would have especially liked to get to know Levi better, but I definitely enjoyed it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When Ally discovers dozens... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning to Love Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 228 Pages At a Glance: Highly recommended for those romantics who enjoy a story of perseverance and overcoming obstacles to find true love. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: After ten years away from home, bad boy caterer Gideon Marks has a lot to prove. Getting... Continue Reading →
Title: Hector and Anatolius (Trojan Men: Book One) Author: Vanessa Mulberry Publisher: Brasyer Press Pages/Word Count: 98 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and angsty twist on the legend of Hector. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Hector has been a dutiful son and prince his whole life until his father orders him to marry. The Trojan... Continue Reading →
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