Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Highland Hearts Author: JP Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 103 Pages Category: Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: If you are in the mood for a little somethin’, a short but satisfying somethin’, then pick up this novella; it won’t disappoint. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Callum Robertson has inherited his grandfather’s mansion in northern Scotland,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Baker (The Myer Triplets: Book Two) Author: Mathew Ortiz Publisher: Self-Published Length: 142 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The chemistry coming off the page between these two men is electric and entertaining. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Recipe for Romance 1 cup crazy Myer triplet aka Boone Myer 1 cup snobby guppie... Continue Reading →
Title: Endings and Beginnings (Collars & Cuffs: Book Eight) Authors: KC Wells and Parker Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book puts a period on what is an amazing series. Well done! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: In all his relationships, Darren Fielding never found the level of... Continue Reading →
Title: Island Counselor (Island Medics: Book Two) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sue Brown has become a go-to author for me when a nice, easy read, solid romance is in order. I totally recommend this book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Counselor Logan Wilde has a successful... Continue Reading →
Title: Son of Money Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 284 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: This book is full of romance, secrets, sex, humor, love, soap opera level drama … I absolutely recommend it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Randall Morgan, youngest son of one of Seattle’s wealthiest families, rejected his family’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Victory Portrait (Pride of Uttor: Book Four) Author: Tali Spencer Publisher: Resplendence Publishing Length: 244 Pages Category: Fantasy, Alt U At a Glance: I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend this series for those who enjoy both M/M and M/F stories. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Imperial captive and former Sebboyan prince Peta... Continue Reading →
Title: Ride a Stud Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Length: 35 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance, Erotica At a Glance: This book is a solid 3.5 star read, just take it for what it is—a light read with likable characters and a HEA with, yeah, hot cowboy sex. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sequel to... Continue Reading →
Title: Tasting (Beer and Clay: Book Six) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 99 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, BDSM At a Glance: From the beginning of this series I have enjoyed getting to know these men. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Find out how it all began for Peter and Christian. Before Toby met Damon,... Continue Reading →
Title: Loaded for Bear (Shifter Hardball: Book Two) Author: Cheyenne Meadows Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 192 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance, Shifters At a Glance: The sexy times are hot, the men are macho with a soft, gooey inside, and the story entertaining—not a bad combination. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Polar bear shifter Graham Tundra can’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Reckless Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: The tangled web of “should I or shouldn’t I” that Caitlin Ricci weaves keeps this novel fresh and interesting. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When his best friend, Lee, offered him his sub as part of a bet, Colton... Continue Reading →
Title: Chemical Bonds Author: LM Somerton Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 141 Pages Categories: Contemporary Romance, BDSM, Erotica At a Glance: This is a great read if you are after a light, short, but solid romance with a BDSM slant. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Even the best-planned experiment can have unpredictable consequences. Max Allenby loves his... Continue Reading →
Title: Five-Sided Heart Author: Max MacGowan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 230 Pages At a Glance: This is only Max MacGowan’s second book and WOW. Just WOW. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Noah Trevelyan has lost his moorings. Disowned over his sexuality as a teenager, he hasn’t been back to his home on the Outer Banks since... Continue Reading →
Title: Chevalier Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 118 Pages At a Glance: Are you a Mary Calmes fan? This book will be right up your alley. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sequel to Romanus Fireman Mason James thought finding out he is a Romanus—a rare class of gargoyle—would be the surprise of a lifetime,... Continue Reading →
Title: Duke in Hiding Author: M.J. OShea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 204 Pages At a Glance: This Dreamspun Desires story is one of my favorites. The book has a slow but steady build to it, an opposites attract story. and a HEA. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Every gentleman has something to hide. Meeting Heath... Continue Reading →
Title: How to Wish Upon a Star (Howl at the Moon: Book Three) Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 228 Pages At a Glance: These stories will leave you panting for more! I know, bad joke, but I couldn’t resist! I love this series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Dr. Jason Kunik is working on the... Continue Reading →
Title: Riverdance Anthology Authors: Morwen Navarre, Lynn Townsend, L.J. Hamline, Dale Cameron Lowry, Asta Idonea Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 99 Pages At a Glance: On the whole this is a nice anthology; the stories are fanciful and hit a distinctly Irish note. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Riverdance is a compilation of all things Irish.... Continue Reading →
Title: Risk Aware Author: Amelia C. Gormley Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 310 Pages At a Glance: The writing is excellent, the characters intriguing and well defined, and the sex is erotic. What more could you want? Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Tattoo artist Geoff Gilchrest is convinced his life is some sort of cosmic joke.... Continue Reading →
Title: Boy Meets Boy Meets Boy Authors: JL Merrow and Josephine Myles Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: Let’s face it, this is pure erotica, but the stories are well put together because both of these authors really know how to write. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Good men come in threes! Three’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Damaged Goods (Men of London: Book Seven) Author: Susan Mac Nicol Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group Pages/Word Count: 183 Pages At a Glance: Damaged Goods deviates from the rest of the Men of London series. It’s a sweet and romantic story about building trust, and the novelty of young first love. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Yes, Forever Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 162 Pages At a Glance: For the most part, this was a good book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: John’s said no in the past, but now he has a chance at forever—if he can move past his doubts and say yes. John Weston’s misspent... Continue Reading →
Title: There’s Something About a Kilt Author: Schuyler L'Roux Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 38 Pages At a Glance: A great little smutty short! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: It’s a hellaciously hot day in Minneapolis and all Thom wants to do is enjoy his ice cream and forget about the stacks of essays waiting for... Continue Reading →
Title: Comfort Zone Author: Alexa Milne Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: For the most part, this is a great romantic read, a little angsty, but a solid and engaging story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: What would make you reach outside your comfort zone? Aron Roberts helped his previous love discover... Continue Reading →
Title: The Heart As He Hears It (Perspectives: Book Three) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 253 Pages At a Glance: A.M. Arthur delivers another punch to the heart with this one, and I cannot wait for the next book in the series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Love can slip through the smallest... Continue Reading →
Title: Ravenous Author: Alexandra Blunt Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 93k Words At a Glance: Ravenous is Alexandra Blunt’s very first novel—and what a debut! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Just when Julian Schwarzenberg accepted that discarding his kinkster skin might be for the best, a call from the owner of one of London's BDSM clubs... Continue Reading →
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