Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Edge Series: The Underground Club Tales: Book Three Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: These men worked for their HEA, but Peterson wrote the story so that you, as a reader, are able to stay above the heady issues and let the story take... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into Forever Series: Leaning Into: Book Seven Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 261 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I am a huge fan of Lane Hayes and her deft use of quick wit and turn of phrase. Her books always flow well, and they are a treat to read. Yes,... Continue Reading →
Title: Psychic Men Series: Hunt&Cam4Ever: Book Five Author: Adira August Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 312 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Layered over, around and in this mystery are the two men who make this series what it is—a damn good story. I cannot wait for the next one! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Knowing... Continue Reading →
Title: Believe Series: Skins: Book Three Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 229 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I am a big fan of this series. Even though the characters overlap, each of the books has been as individual as the men inside them. That takes talent and Garrett Leigh has that in... Continue Reading →
Title: Ben's Rainbow Series: Rainbow Key: Book Three Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 242 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I loved this book. I love this series. Very serious issues are given weight, but they are balanced on the other end of the spectrum with acceptance, love, friendship, family and a whole... Continue Reading →
Title: The World Traveler Author: Claire Castle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I recommend this one for those looking for a simple but enjoyable read, because that is what this book is. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Charming Taylor Samuels doesn't expect his sister's video audition for the reality television... Continue Reading →
Title: Charlie's Rainbow Series: Rainbow Key: Book Two Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Victoria Sue has done it again. I think this story is better than the first one, and I really, really, liked Joshua’s Rainbow. I highly recommend this book and this series, and if... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhoades—Undeniable Series: Man Up: Book Two Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 326 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Even if I never loved these characters, I understood their story and I was able to bring it full circle in my mind. I can still appreciate an author who is able to pull... Continue Reading →
Title: Restraint Series: Power Exchange: Book Four Author: AJ Rose Publisher: Self-Published Length: 354 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, BDSM At a Glance: I definitely recommend Restraint for all those familiar with the Power Exchange series. Rose is an eloquent and descriptive writer and has a way of making her characters real. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Austin Series: Man Up: Book One Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This novella sets us up for Rhoades and introduces us to our cast of characters. I’m glad Stevens decided to write this and publish it the way she did. It was a new and... Continue Reading →
Title: Owned by the Sea Author: LM Somerton Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 164 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I highly recommend this one. This is a novel that could have gone one of two ways—gritty and dark with the scope of the tragedy, or life moves on and new hope grows, which is... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul of Discretion Authors: Susan Mac Nicol and M. Tasia Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I highly recommend this story; it kept my attention and often made me smile. As first collaborations go, I think it is a good one and I hope it’s not their last. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: No Pain, No Gain Series: Herc's Mercs: Book Seven Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 219 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I truly enjoyed this installment in the Herc’s Mercs universe and would definitely recommend it. Mind the trigger warnings—the brutalities of war are not pretty, especially when they call for... Continue Reading →
Title: Hush Series: The Manse: Book Four Author: Lynn Kelling Publisher: Forbidden Fiction/Enspire Publishing Length: 398 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Hush ranks right up there as one of my favorites in this series. These guys just grabbed me, and I am really glad they did. Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Rune... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Chasing the Wild Goose Series: The Cambridge Fellows Mysteries Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 104 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a brilliant series and I highly recommend it. Whenever Cochrane comes out with a new one, it’s an auto-buy for me and is better than Christmas.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dom and His Artist Series: Club Whisper: Book Two Author: Xenia Melzer Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a contemporary romance, not a hardcore BDSM offering, but at the end of the day, it is a pretty good contemporary romance. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: A Gentleman Revealed Series: Lords of Avenleigh: Book One Author: Cooper Davis Publisher: Penguin/InterMix Length: 343 Pages Category: Historical, Fantasy At a Glance: I’m going to leave this review with a so-so rating. There were definitely some great moments in this story: I did have an affinity for Marcus, and Alistair will break your... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wolf's Man Friday Series: Nose to Tail Inc.: Book Two Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Julia Talbot has created an interesting, fascinating world of shifters, and I am really hoping that several of the secondary characters in this book get their own spotlight... Continue Reading →
Title: Redeeming the Stepbrother Series: Tales from St. Giles: Book Two Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Redeeming the Stepbrother is good. The story got a little convoluted and long-winded in the middle—it paces well in places and others not so much—but the storyline itself helps you... Continue Reading →
Title: Nobody's Prince Charming Series: Road to Blissville: Book Three Author: Aimee Nicole Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Yes, I recommend this book. I have enjoyed all the Road to Blissville stories and will read every one when they come out. They aren’t heavy, for the most part,... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghost Wolf Author: Hurri Cosmo Publisher: Painted Hearts Publishing Length: 390 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: I have mixed feelings about the book. Overall, I would say that I would recommend it, just with a caveat. I did enjoy most of it and it’s got a good premise and storyline. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweet Nothings Series: Amuse Bouche: Book One Author: T. Neilson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 248 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: For the most part this is an easy read, a lightly paced story with a HFN ending, and I definitely recommend it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Will a bitter bite from the past... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Games Series: Dirty: Book Two Author: HelenKay Dimon Publisher: Loveswept/Random House Length: 227 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I absolutely recommend this book. Was it my favorite of HelenKay Dimon’s writing? No, but it was still enjoyable. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sometimes, to get what you want in business or in love,... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied to Home Series: Ames Bridge: Book Three Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap At a Glance: I enjoyed this one, not my favorite, but that is my opinion only and I still highly recommend it for the romance and the interesting storyline. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Luke... Continue Reading →
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