Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Junior Hero Blues Author: J.K. Pendragon Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 216 Pages Category: YA, Urban Fantasy, Superheroes At a Glance: This book was such a fun, refreshing read. There was great action, a sweet little romance, and enjoyable characters. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Last year, Javier Medina was your average socially awkward gay high... Continue Reading →
Title: Murmuration Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 324 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Historical At a Glance: I can’t say enough about how fantastic this book is, how amazing the writing is, or how much I think you should go read it. Like, now. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the small mountain town of Amorea,... Continue Reading →
Title: Hold Author: Rachel Davidson Leigh Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Young Adult, Paranormal At a Glance: I love YA books, and Rachel Davidson Leigh perfectly captured the mood, energy, and mannerisms of high school age teens. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Luke Aday knew that his sister’s death was imminent—she had been under... Continue Reading →
Title: Change of Address (Hartsbridge Island: Book One) Author: Jordan S. Brock Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 312 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Change of Address started out strong for me, and, honestly, stayed strong until nearly the end of the book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Air Force sergeant Michael Baldwin wanted nothing more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Ethan Author: Ryan Loveless Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Mixed feelings on this one for sure, guys. There’s no question I still love the story, but if you’re an adult, and you haven’t yet read the original, I would start there. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Guyliner Author: J. Leigh Bailey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: In a nutshell, we have some classic teen angst, drama, and romance that play out in a fairly predictable John Hughes-eque fashion. But, I dug it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Seventeen-year-old Connor works his butt off... Continue Reading →
Title: Hexmaker (Hexworld: Book Two) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 216 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Fantasy At a Glance: There is so much to love in this story. Every Jordan L. Hawk book I pick up brings about a singularly amazing and memorable reading experience. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A straight-laced policeman. A... Continue Reading →
Title: Chase This Light Author: Francis Gideon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 117 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a lovely novella. Sweet, but not too sweet. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When Jason Flores moves to the Yukon for a new job, he’s not sure what to expect. His son Micah seems enchanted by... Continue Reading →
Title: Enjoy the Dance (Dancing: Book Two) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 224 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I want you all to go and read Enjoy the Dance and experience all of the emotion for yourselves. The last chapter and a half had me with tears in my eyes almost... Continue Reading →
Title: Pansies (A Spires Story: Vol. Four) Author: Alexis Hall Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 405 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: So yeah, swooning and sighing and giggling galore. Another wonderful, wonderful story from Alexis Hall. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Alfie Bell is . . . fine. He’s got a six-figure salary, a penthouse... Continue Reading →
Title: The Buckland-in-the-Vale and Sandstone Tor Gay Book Club (Inaugural Meeting) Author: John Wiltshire Publisher: MLR Press Length: 253 Pages Category: Contemporary, Humor At a Glance: Wiltshire is undeniably a talented writer. There were lots of things that made me chuckle. There were also a handful of things that had me saying, ‘Ummm...whut?’ But, overall,... Continue Reading →
Title: Where We Left Off (Middle of Somewhere: Book Three) Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: So, there you have it. Another Roan Parrish winner, and story that I highly recommend. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Leo Ware may be young, but he knows what he... Continue Reading →
Title: Overexposed (In Focus) Author: Megan Erickson Publisher: Penguin/InterMix Length: 177 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Overexposed had so much heart and emotion, and the perfect amount of heat—fantastic stuff! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Love runs wild on the Appalachian Trail in the latest from the author of Out of Frame... Continue Reading →
Title: Pictures of You: Book One Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 328 Pages Category: Young Adult, Coming of Age At a Glance: You should definitely check this series out…as soon as you replenish your alcohol and chocolate reserves! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Growing up gay isn’t easy. Growing up gay in Knoxville, Tennessee is... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied Up in Knots (Marshals: Book Three) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Mary Calmes is absolutely smashing it with this series, and she has hit another home run with Tied Up in Knots. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Miro Jones is living the life: he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterbalance Author: Aidan Wayne Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This author definitely has a talent for writing short stories. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: John loves his job as head rigger for Cirque Brilliance. The heavy scarring over half his face makes it a little hard to meet new... Continue Reading →
Title: Rented Heart Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There was, as usual, a pretty perfect balance of tension, romance, and drama. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ex-surfer-turned-businessman Liam Mallaney moved back to Holkham, Norfolk, to mourn the loss of his husband. Grief and loneliness keep him a... Continue Reading →
Title: Empty Net (Scoring Chances: Book Four) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These guys are just so, so great. I have no doubt this book will become the fave so far of many readers. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Spartanburg Spitfires’ goalie and captain Isaac Drake ended... Continue Reading →
Title: Override (The Underground Club: Book One) Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Unfortunately, for me, Override didn’t quite live up to the expectations I had after reading the blurb. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Don’t judge a book by its cover…. At over six feet, with... Continue Reading →
Title: Looking for Group Author: Alexis Hall Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 341 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary, Fantasy, Comedy At a Glance: Gamers will obviously go crazy for this book…but anyone who loves NA, sweet, funny romances, or wants to try something that is unique and extremely well-written, should give this a shot. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Flying Fish (Sword and Silk: Book One) Author: Sedonia Guillone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 81 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: The second half of the story really was lovely. I just wish it would have grabbed me from the get-go. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In eighteenth century Japan, during the golden age of... Continue Reading →
Title: His Royal Favorite (His Royal Secret: Book Two) Author: Lilah Pace Publisher: Penguin/InterMix Length: 245 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: His Royal Favorite wasn’t a perfect book, but it didn’t have to be. I was still in love with it by the end. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: James, Prince of Wales, is... Continue Reading →
Title: Adulting 101 Author: Lisa Henry Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: I can’t even deal with how cute this book was. It was a feel-good, low angst, laugh-out-loud, lovely summer read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The struggle is real. Nick Stahlnecker is eighteen and not... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Middle of Somewhere (Middle of Somewhere: Book One) Author: Roan Parrish Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 13 hours and 31 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book was a pleasure to listen to. Robert Nieman has such a relaxed, easy-going style. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Daniel Mulligan is... Continue Reading →
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