Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Pirate's Spoils Author: Qeturah Edeli Publisher: Loose Id (Free Download) Length: 31 Pages Category: Historical, BDSM At a Glance: There is definitely enough intrigue in the storyline that I wish the author would make it into a full-length novel, but take it for what it is and enjoy. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Domingo is... Continue Reading →
Title: Joshua's Rainbow Series: Rainbow Key: Book One Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Some of these characters are broken on the outside and some broken on the inside, but they are a family together, and Victoria Sue has done an excellent job of communicating that. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts and Flour Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is mostly a low angst, nicely paced, humorous short Valentine story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Can a raw food enthusiast find love with a guy who bakes cupcakes? When Micah Truveen’s devoted health-food customers... Continue Reading →
Title: Swann's Revenge Series: Dreamspun Desires: Book 51 Author: Shira Anthony Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With interesting court cases and well written secondary characters that propel the story forward, there are plenty of things to keep this fairy tale grounded in reality. I totally recommend it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowed In Series: Hunt & Cam 4Ever: Book Three Author: Adira August Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 148 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: Adira August has said that as long as these guys are talking to her, she will continue to write this series. Oh, I hope these guys keep talking to her... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Feet Under Series: Lindenshaw Mysteries: Book Three Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 328 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: These books are witty, the banter between the MCs entertaining, and the mystery is always just that, a mystery to be solved. I highly recommend them. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Things... Continue Reading →
Title: Dancing Men Series: Hunter Dane Investigation: Book Two Author: Adira August Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 387 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Police Procedural, BDSM At a Glance: Hunter and Cam still have that incredible, delicious tension, now stretched across three books, and that’s all down to the great writing style of Adira August. Reviewed By: Carrie... Continue Reading →
Title: Matchstick Men (A Hunter Dane Investigation: Book One) Author: Adira August Publisher: RedDeer Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, BDSM At a Glance: I love these books and this series. Great character driven novels that are well written and contain a depth of story are hard to come by, but these books fit that... Continue Reading →
Title: On His Knees (Hunt & Cam 4Ever: Book One) Author: Adira August Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The addition of the investigations that Hunter goes on, the who-dun-it mixed with the BDSM, keeps you on the edge with this one and makes it a page turner. There... Continue Reading →
Title: In Over Our Heads (Stories from the Shore: Book Two) Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 192 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I wanted to like this book, but unfortunately, that isn’t what happened. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Anthony Vallen is the life of any party. Full of energy and fun, Anthony... Continue Reading →
Title: The Puzzle Box Author: CC Bridges Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 31 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: The Puzzle Box is a perfect short holiday story that reminded me of the Christmas carol 'I’ll be Home for Christmas'. The pacing is well done, the emotions are well telegraphed, and the characters are... Continue Reading →
Title: Wreck the Halls Author: Jessica Payseur Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a short holiday novella with a HEA(?) that tries to be a love/hate, push/pull kind of storyline. Unfortunately, it just didn’t do it for me. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Business has been good... Continue Reading →
Title: Chilling with Max (Love Off Leash: Book Three) Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 94 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bonnie Dee takes us on a journey of self-discovery, almost, with these two men who, when encountering their polar opposite, manage to turn the mirror inward and then meet the other man halfway.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Timely Gift Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a sweet, incredibly romantic short with just the right amount of “magic”. It’s a feel-good story with no angst, and is all about falling in love. I highly recommend it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets & Silk Author: Nicole Dennis Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: Nicole Dennis has written a sexy, heartwarming short story with David and CJ, a sweet romance with a bit of lacy spice thrown in. I highly recommend this holiday short. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unlocked Mind (Secrets: Book Two Authors: KC Wells and Parker Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I definitely recommend this installment in the new Secrets series, and can’t wait for the next one. I’m enjoying seeing old friends and experiencing how they intertwine with new ones!... Continue Reading →
Title: Tournament of Champions (Daniel and Ryan: Book Ten) Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: We get a solid HFN in Tournament of Champions which, in my opinion, doesn’t match the intensity of the rest of the series. That bothered me. But all in all, I will... Continue Reading →
Title: Three Under the Christmas Tree Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 88 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary, Poly/Menage At a Glance: I totally enjoyed this short Christmas story. Silvia Violet is no stranger to writing solid poly relationships, and it shows. The chemistry between these three men was palpable, and the sex off the... Continue Reading →
Title: High Balls (Balls to the Wall: Book Five) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 163 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great series, as are all Lain’s books based in Laguna, and I do recommend them. As long as Tara Lain continues writing about interesting, quirky, handsome men, then I... Continue Reading →
Title: Living in Fast Forward Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Putting some misgivings aside, this was a fun read in true BA Tortuga fashion: hot men, lots of hot sex, some good storyline thrown in, and a solid HEA. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Acclaimed musician Hollis... Continue Reading →
Title: The Librarian's Rake Author: Z. Allora Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 123 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Z. Allora has created a wonderful opposites attract storyline, and it was heartwarming to read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Opposites might attract, but is acting on that attraction wise? Librarian Tristan Cooper can’t steer clear of sexy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Testing the Limits (Daniel and Ryan: Book Nine) Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: As a whole, I hate serials, but this one grabbed me and wouldn’t let go. Mainly, Daniel and Ryan grabbed me and I am so glad they did. The writing is... Continue Reading →
Title: Caught In Between (Daniel and Ryan: Book Eight) Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 42 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotica, BDSM, Menage At a Glance: What better way to show your Dom you are perfect than by letting him share you and still control the scene? Where do these two go from here? I... Continue Reading →
Title: Accept My Surrender Authors: Jane Davitt and Alexa Snow Publisher: Loose Id Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I liked this book. I didn’t love this book; there was a disconnect emotionally for me in the way it was written, but I definitely appreciated the premise and enjoyed the read. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
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