Title: In Enemy Hands Author: M.A. Church Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A fascinating new world from M.A. Church. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Two very different civilizations—one bathed in bright sunlight, and the other veiled in shadow. Bad decisions, declining resources, and a king on the brink of madness force Prince... Continue Reading →
Simply the Best 2016: Jennifer’s Top Reads of the Year – and a Giveaway
As the countdown to the end of the year continues, today we bring you the Best Reads of 2016 from our very own Jennifer. She's got a great list of stand-out titles put together, and, of course, there's also a chance to win a couple of e-books from the list. Good luck! Warrior and Priest... Continue Reading →
Review: Grand Opening by Morticia Knight
Title: Grand Opening (Kiss of Leather: Book Four) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 144 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Another excellent addition to the series that focuses on the opening of the club, and David and Josh’s relationship. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The men of Kiss of Leather celebrate a beginning, but will... Continue Reading →
Review: Safeword by Samantha Cayto
Title: Safeword Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A short story with interesting characters that deserves a follow-up. Blurb: A dangerous game turns into unexpected pleasure… Carter’s dream of running from his abusive family into the arms of the perfect Dom has been shattered. Virtually enslaved by a... Continue Reading →
Review: Safe Haven by Caitlin Ricci
Title: Safe Haven Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 151 Pages Category: Contemporary, Menage At a Glance: A good story that got repetitive at times but had interesting characters. Blurb: Being alone was what Blake had always needed before his new team of bodyguards arrived. Now things might be very different. At seven years old, Blake’s... Continue Reading →
Review: The Amateur: A Villainous Love Story by T.J. Land
Title: The Amateur: A Villainous Love Story Author: T.J. Land Publisher: Self-Published Length: 117 Pages Category: Fantasy, Action/Adventure At a Glance: Amazing superhero/villain novella with a bigender character and some delightful villains you’re going to love rather than hate. Blurb: Worst thing about being a supervillain? Getting your butt handed to you by caped do-gooders. Best thing... Continue Reading →
Review: The Captain’s Promise by T.J. Land
Title: The Captain’s Promise (Adrift: Book Four) Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 61 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: An unexpected twist in the Adrift series! Blurb: Now that the crew of The Prayer have settled down on an uninhabited alien world, their captain intends for them to forge a new life for themselves. But Khurshed's... Continue Reading →
Review: The Captive Pet by Samantha Cayto
Title: The Captive Pet (Alien Slave Masters: Book Four) Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 133 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I hope this series never ends. This book was a fantastic addition to the series! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When a distant planet’s ownership is in dispute, conquering aliens turn defiant human males into... Continue Reading →
Review: Settling Down by Nicole Forcine
Title: Settling Down (Little Earthquakes: Book Two) Author: Nicole Forcine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 97 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A surprisingly good and unexpected sequel to Shaken Up. Blurb: It’s been six months since Tim and Jae got together, and they’re giving Domestic Discipline an honest try. But when conflicting events conspire to... Continue Reading →
Review: The Untamed Pet by Samantha Cayto
Title: The Untamed Pet (Alien Slave Masters: Book Three) Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 140 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, BDSM At a Glance: My favorite book in the series so far! Blurb: When a distant planet’s ownership is in dispute, conquering aliens turn defiant human males into pampered sex slaves. Stuart McKay, a young man always... Continue Reading →
Review and Giveaway: The Soldier’s Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian
Title: The Soldier’s Scoundrel Author: Cat Sebastian Publisher: Avon Impulse Length: 213 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical romances, romances where there is a status difference between characters, or for those who enjoy a light mystery. The book is a great blend of all... Continue Reading →
Review: Slave for Two by Morticia Knight
Title: Slave for Two (Soul Match: Book One) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 155 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, BDSM, Menage At a Glance: A new series from Morticia Knight? Yes, please! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: What is destined cannot be changed. Chris has had a monumentally bad month. First, an aggressive band of aliens invaded... Continue Reading →
Review: The Flowers of St. Aloysius by Hayden Thorne
Title: The Flowers of St. Aloysius Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 363 Pages Category: New Adult, Historical, Gothic Romance At a Glance: Another amazing book from Hayden Thorne that will stay with me long after I’ve finished. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: A dying young mother’s desperate hope for her child leads her to a fateful... Continue Reading →
Review: Triad Blood by ‘Nathan Burgoine
Title: Triad Blood Author: ‘Nathan Burgoine Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 240 Pages Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: The start to an amazing paranormal series. I’ve already reread this book! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The law of three is unbroken: three vampires form a coterie, three demons make a pack, and three wizards are... Continue Reading →
Review: The Captain’s Calamity by T.J. Land
Title: The Captain’s Calamity (Adrift: Book Three) Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, M/M/M and more At a Glance: This series just keeps getting better! More fascinating character reveals! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Having welcomed an alien into his crew and his bed, the captain has more than enough to... Continue Reading →
Review: Faerie Riddles by Cassia Rose
Title: Faerie Riddles (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Cassia Rose Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 51 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mythology, Shifters At a Glance: I would love to read more in this world. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Alastar Connors’s studies of the changelings who live in the forest beyond the Great Iron... Continue Reading →
Review: A Dove’s Wing by Katya Harris
Title: A Dove’s Wing (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Katya Harris Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 55 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: This is the first title I’ve read from Katya Harris, and based on her handling of characters and setting, this is an author I would be happy... Continue Reading →
Review: Buddy the Cat by Sara Stark
Title: Buddy the Cat (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Sara Stark Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 22 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: A cat, a librarian, and a romance is the recipe for a cute story. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Noel is a lonely librarian who spends most of his time... Continue Reading →
Review: Brandywine Investigations: Open for Business by Angel Martinez
Title: Brandywine Investigations: Open for Business Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 376 Pages Category: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy, Mythology At a Glance: A unique take on gods and goddesses, this series updates Hades and other members of his family. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When humans forsake the temples, the gods need to find other employment.... Continue Reading →
Review: Putting Down Roots by Tam MacNeil
Title: Putting Down Roots (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Tam MacNeil Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 29 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Unique take on shifters, and so awesome. I wish it was longer. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: At twenty-nine, Mark is lonely and unhappy. With his teaching degree, he... Continue Reading →
Review: Tales of Amaranth: The Boxed Set by Thom Lane
Title: Tales of Amaranth: The Boxed Set Author: Thom Lane Publisher: Loose Id Length: 536 Pages Category: Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: I loved this series as a whole. The world building was excellent, as were the characterizations. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: In Amaranth, there are two kinds of men: slaves and the men who own them.... Continue Reading →
Review: Alpaca Lies by Elizabeth Coldwell
Title: Alpaca Lies (Daily Dose 2016: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 23 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: A cute, unique short story with an alpaca shifter. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Alpaca shifter Alfie dreams of a life beyond the petting zoo at stately Mattock Hall. He... Continue Reading →
Review: Penal Station 05 by Valentina Heart
Title: Penal Station 05 (With This Mark: Book One) Author: Valentina Heart Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 211 Pages At a Glance: Great start to a series with characters that are lovable if damaged. Blurb: Jared, a guard on one of the many penal space stations, is good at his job, but painfully naive. Getting convicted for... Continue Reading →
Review: Lime and Tangerine by Kevin Caucher
Title: Lime and Tangerine Author: Kevin Caucher Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Length: 59 Pages At a Glance: The story has an interesting premise, but ultimately fell short for me. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The post-apocalyptic world has changed. Colors have changed. The skies are now red, and the seas fandango pink. There are those who’ve acquired skills... Continue Reading →

