Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Bound by Thorns (Dragon Souls: Book Three Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Carina Press Length: 223 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Contemporary At a Glance: I will say that this one was a mixed bag for me. It drags a bit to begin with, but once these two men are definitely established as a couple on... Continue Reading →
Title: My Dark Knight (Kings of Hell MC: Book Two) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 466 Pages Category: Gothic Horror At a Glance: This story entices. It draws you in and cements you on the journey which started in Laurent and the Beast. It’s terribly inappropriate. It is violent, much more violent than... Continue Reading →
Title: A Pirate's Promise (Pirates of Port Royal: Book 0.5) Author: Jules Radcliffe Publisher: Loose Id Length: 98 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: This is a sweet and poignant short story with a believable HEA. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: The Caribbean, 1664 Press-ganged as a boy, Job Wright has spent years as a captive... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Loving Thy Murderous Neighbour (A Cambridge Fellows Mysteries Novella) Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: The Right Chair Press Length: 86 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: I highly recommend this book for all lovers of good English mysteries. Simply delightful. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Jonty Stewart and Orlando Coppersmith like nothing more... Continue Reading →
Title: Survival Game (Men of London: Book Nine) Author: Susan Mac Nicol Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group Length: 172 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Mac Nicol has written stories about a colorful and varied group of men in London, and they are interesting and quirky and fierce, every one of them. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Tate (Temptation Series: Book Five) Author: Ella Frank Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a fantastic book and, of course, I recommend it as well as the author. Read Ella Frank, you won’t regret it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: William Tate Morrison – The man who came... Continue Reading →
Title: Facing West (Forever Wilde: Book One) Author: Lucy Lennox Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Oh my! The chemistry between these two, from hate to love to everything in between, is freaking off-the-charts! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Nico: I left my family and tiny Texas hometown fifteen years ago... Continue Reading →
Title: Three New Wishes (Rainbow Island: Book Three) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 213 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Each book in this series gives us three scenarios centered around the BDSM lifestyle, and while the vignettes are hot and emotionally touching, it is the polyamorous relationship of the three men... Continue Reading →
Title: The Penitent Pirate (Pirates of Port Royal: Book Two) Author: Jules Radcliffe Publisher: Loose Id Length: 305 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Yes, this is a swoon worthy pirate adventure, and I enjoyed every minute of it. If anything, this book is even better than the first one in the series. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Fool of Main Beach (Love in Laguna: Book Five) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I totally recommend this book and this series from Tara Lain. If you are looking for solid romance with a sprinkling of angst and a heartwarming HEA, then this book and... Continue Reading →
Title: Weekend Getaway (Daniel and Ryan: Book Seven) Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 52 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: When this book hit my inbox, I admit to being all grabby hands. And with the blurb for book eight—ahhhh, now I’m back on pins and needles, wondering how Eradani is going... Continue Reading →
Title: Out of the Shadows Author: KC Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I recommend this story for a light, feel good romance! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Can he step out of the shadows and into love’s light? Eight years ago, Christian Hernandez moved to Jamaica Plain in... Continue Reading →
Title: Spa Weekend (Daniel and Ryan: Book Six) Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 43 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: While still very enjoyable, this one wasn’t my favorite chapter so far. I just wanted more from the fact that this was such a big step for the couple and what it... Continue Reading →
Title: How the Other Half Lives (A London Lads Story) Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 65 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Do you ever get tired of angst? Need a short, light book to cleanse your brain from that last heavy read? Need to remember why you love gay romance?... Continue Reading →
Title: Saving Sebastian (Custos Securities: Book Three) Author: Luna David Publisher: Self-Published Length: 525 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I loved this story. I loved the BDSM elements to it, which were treated with respect and accuracy. Sebastian and Gideon were perfect for each other. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Gideon McCade--weighed down by... Continue Reading →
Title: Feel-Good True Romance Bundle Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 705 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: I love Reed’s writing. He creates strong, character driven stories, and these are no exception. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Delve into some of Rick R. Reed’s classic feel-good romances with this bundle. In... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Bears and a Baby (A Bear Walks Into a Bar: Book Two) Authors: Eden Winters and P.D. Singer Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Length: 192 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Erotica, Mpreg At a Glance: Eden Winters and P.D. Singer are consummate writers; their world-building is spot on and the plot complex and engaging. I... Continue Reading →
Title: Romancing the Bouncer Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you are looking for a read with not much depth, then you will enjoy this one. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t my cup of tea. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Bennett "Ben" Pachowski is a bouncer at Throwbacks.... Continue Reading →
Title: Shaded Chains Author: Jack L. Pyke Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing Length: 102 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I highly recommend this short story! For fans of Pyke, you will recognize her talented wordsmithing capabilities, and if you are new to her work, you will appreciate the depth of feeling and solid time... Continue Reading →
Title: Bringing Nicky Home (The Biker's Pup: Book Three) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 183 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I liked this one but didn’t love it, though I appreciated this ongoing look into the lives of these two men, especially since Nicky is so broken in book one. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Playing with Fire Author: Jambrea Jo Jones Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: This is a great character driven short story. We get a solid beginning, middle, and ending all wrapped up in a short space of time. And, the characters are charming. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Ranch... Continue Reading →
Titles: Delayed Gratification, The Start of Something New, Who I Am When I'm With You, Positive Reinforcement, Performance Review Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: Serialized Short Fiction Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: Erotic as hell. Would I have liked a dual POV? At times, yes. Did I feel that some parts of... Continue Reading →
Title: Death Dancer (Dangerous Dancers: Book Two) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 199 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I highly recommend this book for those who love their romance liberally sprinkled with dead bodies and the suspense that comes between a hot ginger cop and a power bottom of a ballet... Continue Reading →
Title: Beneath the Layers Authors: Various Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 165 Pages Category: Anthology, Contemporary, Historical, Menage At a Glance: On the whole, I enjoyed this anthology. There were some hits and misses, but that’s the way of it sometimes, and my favs will be different from yours, and vice versa. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
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