Title: Savior Series: 415 Ink: Book Two Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary Reviewed By: Ky and Jovan Blurb: A savior lies in the heart of every good man, but sometimes only love can awaken the man inside the savior. The world’s had it out for San Francisco firefighter Mace... Continue Reading →
Review: Any Given Lifetime by Leta Blake
Title: Any Given Lifetime Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 215 Pages Category: Contemporary, Metaphysical At a Glance: Leta Blake is an excellent and creative storyteller. Any Given Lifetime gives the reader so many different experiences of love and how powerfully it can impact one’s life, and it's a wonderful read. Reviewed By: Jovan... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Survivor by T.M. Smith ~ Narrated by Nick J. Russo
Title: Survivor Series: Survivor: Book One Author: T.M. Smith Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 33 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I expected there to be a bit more suspense and illustrations of Taylor’s struggle with his parents’ murder, since the reader is with him as he ages,... Continue Reading →
Review: Over and Over Again by Cole McCade
Title: Over and Over Again Author: Cole McCade Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 596 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you have time for a slow simmering, emotionally raw and fraught romance, then you’ll find much to love in Over and Over Again. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: A ring of braided grass. A promise. Ten... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: By Fairy Means or Foul by Meghan Maslow ~ Narrated by Greg Boudreaux
Title: By Fairy Means or Foul Series: Starfig Investigations: Book One Author: Meghan Maslow Narrator: Greg Boudreaux Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 16 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: If you’re looking for a journey that is fantastical, fun and frankly, a bit dark, with stellar narration and an impressive range of character... Continue Reading →
Review: To See the Sun by Kelly Jensen
Title: To See the Sun Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 295 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: As someone who enjoys sci-fi, I appreciated the attention to detail and the excellent incorporation of the setting into the story. All in all, this is a charmingly sweet romance in a captivating sci-fi package. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Wheels Up by Annabeth Albert ~ Narrated by Greg Boudreaux
Title: Wheels Up Series: Out of Uniform: Book Four Author: Annabeth Albert Narrator: Greg Boudreaux Publisher: Harlequin Audio Run Time: 8 hours and 27 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The longing, frustration and intensity are wonderfully conveyed by Greg Boudreaux/Tremblay. Boudreaux does a great job with the accents, the emotions and, as usual, makes... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Five Dares by Eli Easton ~ Narrated by Tristan Josiah
Title: Five Dares Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Tristan Josiah Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This wasn’t one of my favorite Easton works, but I know that I enjoyed it much more for Tristan Josiah’s narration than I would if I had been reading it. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: When Heaven Strikes by F.E. Feeley Jr ~ Narrated by Vance Bastian
Title: When Heaven Strikes Author: F.E. Feeley Jr Narrator: Vance Bastian Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 4 minutes Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: Bastian does well with this emotionally complex and enjoyable work of fiction that succeeds in illuminating and exploring the multifaceted emotional landscape of the human condition and the influence... Continue Reading →
Review: Be Fairy Game by Meghan Maslow
Title: Be Fairy Game Series: Starfig Investigations: Book Two Author: Meghan Maslow Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 378 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Everything about Be Fairy Game elevated the worldbuilding, characters and relationships introduced in the first book. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: They’re baaacckk! When a simple ‘find & fetch’ case throws private investigator... Continue Reading →
Review: A Tangled Legacy by Mickie B. Ashling
Title: A Tangled Legacy Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 279 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: If you like young, brash men, coolly arrogant and logical men, some magic, penetrative sex being the symbolic consummation of love, and fairy-tale love/tragedy, this one’s for you. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Prince Colin of Sendorra... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: The Soldati Prince by Charlie Cochet ~ Narrated by Manuel Pombo
Title: The Soldati Prince Series: Soldati Hearts: Book One Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Manuel Pombo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 27 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The story, particularly the ending, is pure fairy-tale romance and magic. The narration is decent, and the narrator, Manuel Pombo, has a beautiful voice. It... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Ante Up by Kim Fielding ~ Narrated by Andrew McFerrin
Title: Ante Up Series: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Kim Fielding Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: True to form, Fielding takes a common trope and uses it to give the characters a unique feel. Much of the charm and color in the story comes... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: The Master Will Appear by L.A. Witt ~ Narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo
Title: The Master Will Appear Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The Master Will Appear is a prime example of LA Witt’s skill at writing well-developed and engaging characters in a contemporary BDSM romance. As for the narration, Michael Ferraiuolo... Continue Reading →
Review: Asylum by Robert Winter
Title: Asylum Series: Pride and Joy: Book Two Author: Robert Winter Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 344 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Asylum is an emotional journey that tugs at the heartstrings and explores the real, human cost of a topic that is often overlooked when discussed. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: An unplanned fall into... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Jack of Thorns by Amelia Faulkner ~ Narrated by Joel Leslie
Title: Jack of Thorns Series: Inheritance: Book One Author: Amelia Faulkner Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 23 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I loved that the magic of this book is less about powers and gods and more about how friendship and love can be their own magic,... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: The Solstice Prince by SJ Himes ~ Narrated by Joel Leslie
Title: The Solstice Prince Series: Realms of Love: Book One Author: SJ Himes Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 1 minute Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Solstice Prince is a lovely fairytale romance whose strong world-building, well-crafted story and cast of characters keeps its sweetness from being trite or cloying, and... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Late in the Day by Mary Calmes ~ Narrated by Greg Tremblay
Title: Late in the Day Series: The Vault: Book Two Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In addition to how much I love listening to Greg Tremblay perform, I know a large part of my enjoyment came from learning about... Continue Reading →
Review: High Lonesome by Tanya Chris
Title: High Lonesome Author: Tanya Chris Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary, Menage At a Glance: High Lonesome is a quick read and the writing style and tone are well done; I can see people really enjoying it. For me, however, while a story that humanizes people struggling with something so huge and... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Color of You by C.S. Poe ~ Narrated by Greg Tremblay
Title: Color of You Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Color of You is full of characters that are charming in their own unique ways, a sweet and spicy romance, and is narrated in full color by Greg... Continue Reading →
Review: Surviving Immortality by Alan Chin
Title: Surviving Immortality Author: Alan Chin Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 446 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Besides my inability to find anything compelling about Matt Reece as an MC, the story suffers a bit with some of its dialogue/conversations being particularly stilted and sometimes dubious. However, as a whole, Surviving Immortality is interesting, not... Continue Reading →
Review: Wireless by L.A. Witt
Title: Wireless Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 215 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: It makes sense that the MCs are shells of real people, which kept the MCs from being truly engaging on their own, but the conflict, storyline and world-building were great, and, overall, it was an enjoyable read. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Kairos by Mary Calmes ~ Narrated by Michael Fell
Title: Kairos Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kairos is more a straightforward romance filled with the Calmes staple of family drama, emotionally oblivious but charming MCs, a touch if danger, and a heartwarming HEA. With Michael Fell’s excellent performance... Continue Reading →

