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Title: On Your Knees, Prospect Series: Kings of Hell MC: Book Three Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 321 Pages Category: BDSM, Horror At a Glance: K.A. Merikan is known for their great writing style, and On Your Knees, Prospect is no exception. The books in this series are page turners, the read all... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! We're continuing the countdown to the end of the year with Carrie's fave reads, so enjoy and be sure to enter the Giveaway! Charlie's Rainbow by Victoria Sue - Victoria Sue has done it again. I think this story is better than the first one,... Continue Reading →
Title: Holidays Are Where Your Heart Is Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: Bru Baker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 42 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This uplifting story left me with a smile on my face and the knowledge that the holidays are truly where your heart is, and I definitely... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain's Cornish Christmas Series: A Captivating Captains Story Authors: Catherine Curzon and Eleanor Harkstead Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This short, heartwarming story will not take you long to read, but the feels will stay with you long after you have read the last words.... Continue Reading →
Title: Death to Christmas Sweaters Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: LE Franks Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 56 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Chess and Benjamin have a well-written chemistry, and their HEA is both real and totally believable. I enjoyed this story, it made me smile. Totally recommended! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Husband Gambit Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 489 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, this is an entertaining romance, and I definitely recommend it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Marry me for 1 year. Payment: $1.2 million. Hayden Somerset is convinced the ad is a joke, but he responds anyway because,... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Cracking the Deadly Code Series: Cambridge Fellows Mysteries Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 110 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: This story is a treasure to read, and I highly recommend it along with the whole Cambridge Fellows series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: St Bride's College is buzzing with... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost and Found: Dave & Carter Authors: Quin and Perin Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 80 Pages Category: Contemporary, Daddy kink At a Glance: Overall, I enjoyed this foray into Dave and Carter’s lives. There’s a lot packed into such a short story, and that is a testament to the team who wrote it. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Redeeming the Stepbrother Series: Tales from St. Giles: Book Two Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Jack Wesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 57 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I had an enjoyable experience listening to this fairytale story by Andrew Grey. I recommend this story to all those who love... Continue Reading →
Title: Trex or Treat Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Trex or Treat is short, it’s heartwarming, it’s sexy, and I totally enjoyed it. Happy Halloween! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Josh Harris is all dad all the time. A busy college professor and devoted single... Continue Reading →
Title: Truth Will Out Series: Merrychurch Mysteries: Book One Author: KC Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you love quaint little English villages where everyone knows everyone else, and the most the villagers usually have to worry about is who will win the lily competition at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Threepeat Series: Secrets: Book Three Authors: KC Wells and Parker Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 340 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I liked this book, overall. It was a great read, and it’s a solid addition to the series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Can two Doms open their hearts again for a... Continue Reading →
Title: Sugar Fighter Series: Sugar Daddies: Book One Author: Charity Parkerson Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 50 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These characters actually piqued my interest enough that I wish the story was longer. Charity Parkerson has set the stage with Sugar Fighter and, well, color me intrigued. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Zeke... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain's Ghostly Gamble Authors: Eleanor Harkstead and Catherine Curzon Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 35 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: Ah, there’s angst…a little. There’s romance in spades. The lighthearted banter between the two ghostly men draws you in, and when the two spirits finally realize what we, the reader, knew all... Continue Reading →
Title: Promises: The Next Generation Series: Bounty Hunters: Book Five Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Length: 262 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Promises: TNG is a no-go for me based on the characterizations and some of the attributes of the MCs, so no, I cannot recommend it because of that. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain and the Cricketer Series: Captivating Captains: Book Two Authors: Catherine Curzon and Eleanor Harkstead Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 235 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a take your time, get a cup of tea sit down and read story. I have been impressed with how colorful and varied these first... Continue Reading →
Title: Gray's Shadow Series: Kings of Hell MC: Book Four Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 458 Pages Category: Gothic Horror At a Glance: I love K.A. Merikan, I love how inventive and creative their stories are, and this series is no exception. Yes, I highly recommend it, but do heed the warnings. They... Continue Reading →
Title: Deviations: Submission Series: Deviations: Book One Authors: Chris Owen and Jodi Payne Narrator: Maxx Power Publisher: Tygerseye Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 56 minutes Category: BDSM At a Glance: When I read the book, my imagination did a better job of breaking Tobias down and making him more human. Overall, I enjoyed this... Continue Reading →
Title: Lace-Covered Compromise Author: Silvia Violet Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I enjoyed this story, especially in audio, and would recommend it for anyone who likes a good enemies-to-lovers tale or just a good romance with a small side of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain and the Cavalry Trooper Series: Captivating Captains: Book One Authors: Catherine Curzon and Eleanor Harkstead Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 211 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: I absolutely Recommend, with a capital R, this book for anyone who loves historical romance! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: As the Great War tears Europe apart,... Continue Reading →
Title: Suspicious Behavior Series: Bad Behavior: Book Two Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 58 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I highly recommend this book and the others in Audible format because of the excellent job that Ferraiuolo does with the material.... Continue Reading →
Title: Serving Him Series: The Retreat: Book One Author: LM Somerton Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 151 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: LM Somerton does a great job of laying the groundwork for future books while keeping us focused on our spotlight couple. I am incredibly intrigued by this new series. Reviewed By: Carrie... Continue Reading →
Title: A San Francisco Romance: The Story of Ryan and Leland Author: Brandon Carlisle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 356 Pages Category: Gay Fiction At a Glance: This story is akin to enjoying a warm cup of coffee… Take your time, slow yourself down, and enjoy. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: A San Francisco Romance: The Story... Continue Reading →
Title: Three Months to Forever Series: World of Love: Book 19 Author: Hudson Lin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 134 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: So many poignant moments, so many times you realize Sai and Ben are from two entirely different worlds, and they are miles apart in everything but the way they feel... Continue Reading →
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