Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Lord Loxley’s Lover Author: Katherine Marlowe Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 91 Pages At a Glance: In spite of a few niggles, I found Lord Loxley’s Lover to be a diverting read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lord Loxley is bewildered when his noble-born friend and former lover, Miles Rochester arrives on his doorstep and applies... Continue Reading →
Title: Fret (The Rock Star Series: Book One) Author: Sandrine Gasq-Dion Publisher: Skull Blaster Publishing Page/Word Count: 232 Pages At a Glance: I think Fret is an awesome start to this new series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Former Navy SEAL Axel Blaze lives a solitary life. He doesn't do emotions, and he doesn't do babysitting. Used... Continue Reading →
Title: Like a Lover (Housemates: Book Two) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 143 Pages At a Glance: Like a Lover is a sweet and sexy addition to the Housemates series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Josh has a plan: get through uni with a good degree and no debts. Focused on his goals, he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: The Result of a Straight Razor (The Mako Shark: Book Two) Author: Nicole Castle Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 168 Pages At a Glance: Three cheers for the morally complicated! Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Miko is in mourning. He is plotting. Miko is thinking about death and vengeance. About forgiveness. And love. Miko is getting... Continue Reading →
Title: The Complications of T Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 15800 Words At a Glance: The Complications of T is a timely story that had me cheering because Stuart Leandro, our narrator, raises the questions so many of us have contemplated but are, perhaps, afraid to ask. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A bite-sized... Continue Reading →
Title: Return (Davlova: Book Two) Author: A.M. Sexton Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 324 Pages At a Glance: Every bit the exciting conclusion that the blurb promises. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The exciting conclusion to Release Fire rages through Davlova in the wake of a bloody revolution. The tyrannical upper class has been overthrown. In the... Continue Reading →
Title: Fighting His Fire (The Rock Gods: Book 6 Author: Ann Lister Publisher: SleighFarm Publishing Group Pages/Word Count: 297 Pages At a Glance: I was so happy to finally get Dante and Ashton’s story…and it was absolutely worth the wait! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Locked-down at a Los Angeles intervention facility, everyone around Dante Dupont... Continue Reading →
Title: Charmed and Dangerous: Ten Tales of Gay Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Authors: Rhys Ford, Ginn Hale, KJ Charles, Nicole Kimberling, Jordan L. Hawk, Charlie Cochet, Jordan Castillo Price, Andrea Speed, Lou Harper, Astrid Amara Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 509 Pages At a Glance: With a lineup like this, how could this anthology have... Continue Reading →
Title: Daron’s Guitar Chronicles: Vol. Seven Author: Cecilia Tan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 421 Pages At a Glance: “Love is a friendship set to music.” – Unknown Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Ziggy went to India. Daron traveled the world. Is the music business ready for what happens when they meet again? When last we saw... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Hot (Sex & Mayhem: Book Five) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 312 Pages At a Glance: An atypical story of a psychologically dysfunctional couple makes Red Hot an interesting, if not perfect, read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: --- Live fast. Die young. Fuck hard.--- Red Jack. Rude. Crude. Horny ginger mess.... Continue Reading →
Title: In-Decision (Left at the Crossroad: Book Two) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 141 Pages At a Glance: This was a sweet light read in a friends-to-lovers story set in Little Mowbury, the quiet little English village where those who need can find respite. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Little Mowbury is a sleepy... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Pitch (Homeruns: Book One) Author: Sloan Johnson Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 228 Pages At a Glance: Although I thought there were some slight issues with the book, I thought the writing was good and the story pretty solid. It is definitely a series that I will continue reading. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: There’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Top Me Maybe? (BFP: The Secrets Collection) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-published Pages/Word Count: 33 Pages At a Glance: Cute short story that has characters acting against type, and loving it. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Duncan has a secret fantasy, but is Tyler the right man for the job? Tyler’s new policeman boyfriend, Duncan,... Continue Reading →
Title: BOSS Author: Ashley John Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 334 Pages At a Glance: I say it every time I read a new Ashley John book, “This one is my new favorite,” and it’s true. It is. At least until the next book is released. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: After years of travelling the world... Continue Reading →
Title: Dragon’s Bounty (Dracula’s Love: Book One) Author: S. Joy P. Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 299 Pages At a Glance: This author’s imagination and delivery of the unique and unexpected continues to impress. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In the fifteenth century Wallachia, the self-serving boyars will do anything to advance their own positions while the... Continue Reading →
Title: fawn Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Goodreads M/M Romance Group Pages/Word Count: 78 Pages At a Glance: Nash Summers is such a talented author. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us in the future. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Heaven is rays of sunlight dancing slowly on wheat stalks. It's wind... Continue Reading →
Title: Trasmundo: Escape (Book One) Author: Varian Krylov Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 236 Pages At a Glance: Love and war create a beautiful contrast in Varian Krylov’s Trasmundo: Escape. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Strange, quiet Luka doesn't live in this world; long ago he took refuge in his art, escaping into surreal mindscapes inspired by... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Varian Krylov today, with an excerpt and giveaway of her upcoming novel Trasmundo: Escape. Varian's offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the book. Just click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Good luck! Blurb: Strange, quiet Luka doesn't live in this world;... Continue Reading →
Title: Bartender, P.I. Author: Ethan Stone Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 2 Hours and 32 Minutes At a Glance: What great P.I.s Linc and Brady made in solving the big mystery! Just be prepared to snicker! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When hockey star Linc Carpenter is banned from playing his beloved sport, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Johnnie (Siphon: Book One) Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 50 minutes At a glance: Lions and Siphons and Tremblay… Oh my! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: A Premier lion shifter, Hugh Landry dedicates his life to leading the Berk pride with strength and confidence. Hundreds of people... Continue Reading →
Title: Unfading (Books One, Two, and Three) Author: Devyn Morgan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages (Est.) At a Glance: While I tend to overlook the occasional editing error, there were enough in these books to distract me from what otherwise was a pleasurable story. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Logan Walters is used to attention.... Continue Reading →
Title: Maps Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 71 Pages At a Glance: Go read this, guys. SO. Cute. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: If Maps ruled the world, his best pal Benji would be court jester, and every day would celebrate a new experiment. No, scratch that. If Maps ruled the world, his best... Continue Reading →
Title: When a Twin Peeks Author: Liberty Lace Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 10000 Words At a Glance: This is my second time reading this author. I have to say, I'm liking her style. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Scott Tate has a problem. When his twin brother Sawyer calls and asks to crash at Scott’s place... Continue Reading →
Title: The Tutor Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 184 Pages At a Glance: Chills, suspense, and romance work together beautifully in The Tutor. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Gothic romance with a twist. Elements of The Sound of Music, The Enchanted Garden, Jane Eyre, and “true” ghost hunting shows make this story feel familiar.... Continue Reading →
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