Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Open Road Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kudos to the author on another well-written and enjoyable story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Angus has been with the same guy for ten years. When his boyfriend breaks up with him the night of his thirtieth birthday party... Continue Reading →
Title: His Royal Secret Author: Lilah Pace Publisher: InterMix (Penguin/Random House) Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I would have to say that I liked His Royal Secret for the most part, but wish James and Ben could have kept that same charm going that they had in the beginning. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: For Real (A Spires Story) Author: Alexis Hall Narrators: John Hartley and Paul Burton Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 13 hours Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This audio is absolutely worthy of this award-winning (it’s so fun to say that) book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Laurence Dalziel is worn down and washed up,... Continue Reading →
Title: Gays of Our Lives (Queers of La Vista: Book One) Author: Kris Ripper Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Get this book. Take this journey with Emerson and Obie. I think you’ll be so glad you did. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Emerson Robinette only leaves his apartment to... Continue Reading →
Title: What Remains Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 283 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Drama At a Glance: Another amazing read from one of my absolute favorite authors. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Web designer Jodi Peters is a solitary creature. Lunch twice a week with his ex-girlfriend-turned-BFF and the occasional messy venture to a... Continue Reading →
Title: Fierce & Fabulous (Sassy Boyz: Book One) Author: Elizabeth Varlet Publisher: Carina Press Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I don’t want to give away too many details, but there was enough goodness in that final twenty-five percent to bump my rating an extra star, and ensure that I will be... Continue Reading →
Title: A Second Harvest (Men of Lancaster County: Book One) Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I really did love the feeling and flow of this one, and absolutely recommend it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: David Fisher has lived by the rules all his life. Born... Continue Reading →
Title: Set Me Free Author: Kitty Stevens Publisher: Interlude Press/Duet Length: 256 Pages (Print) Category: Young Adult, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: This was a sweet little YA novel that I think teenagers, especially, would enjoy. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Aaron Ledbetter’s future has been planned out for him since before he was born. Each... Continue Reading →
Title: The Harder He Falls (Kick: Book One) Author: Lynda Aicher Publisher: Loveswept (Random House) Length: 233 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Minor complaints aside, the story kept me engaged the entire time, and I was completely invested in these guys and their journey. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Expert whitewater-rafting guide Grady Kelley... Continue Reading →
Title: Short Stay (Love Lessons: Book 3.5) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 272 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: For me it wasn’t the perfection that I’ve experienced with every other Love Lessons book—and nearly every Heidi Cullinan book I’ve ever read—but overall, it was a super fun read. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Beta Test (#gaymers: Book Two) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 178 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I absolutely love Annabeth Albert’s easygoing storytelling style. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Player vs. Player. Fight! Brilliant graphic designer Ravi Tandel is ahead of the game—he's just been asked to present a top... Continue Reading →
Title: A Different Dance Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 8700 Words At a Glance: I loved the idea of this story—and I’m a big ol’ Nash Summers fangirl—but in the end, or, actually, in the middle, I sure didn’t love it like I wanted to. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Casey has always dreamed of... Continue Reading →
Title: Shutdown Pair Author: V.L. Locey Publisher: Ellora’s Cave Length: 93 Pages (Kindle) At a Glance: Shutdown Pair was my first book by V.L. Locey, and though this one didn’t turn out to be my favorite, I can definitely see her appeal. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Slinging burgers in Minnesota in the dead of winter... Continue Reading →
Title: Loud and Clear Author: Aidan Wayne Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 93 Pages At a Glance: Honestly, Loud and Clear was just a lovely, lovely way to spend a couple of hours. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Jaxon is getting by fine, severe dyslexia or not. Being a cab driver means he doesn’t need to read... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Times My Best Friend Kissed Me Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages At a Glance: Final recommendation? I’d say go grab it! Overall, it’s a sweet story that I think most people are going to really enjoy. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: and One Time I Kissed Him First When you... Continue Reading →
Title: Te Quiero (Falling for You: Book One) Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 55 Pages At a Glance: This one was short and sweet. The pacing was quick, and I would have especially liked to get to know Levi better, but I definitely enjoyed it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When Ally discovers dozens... Continue Reading →
Title: Power Play (Scoring Chances: Book Three) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Thank you for this fabulous, fun, swoon-filled series, Ms. Gale. I’m so in love. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A freak accident during the Stanley Cup Playoffs put an end to Max Ashford’s hockey career. Despite... Continue Reading →
Title: Save of the Game (Second Chances: Book Two) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: If you want to read some spectacular hockey romance, go grab these books! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After last season’s heartbreaking loss to his hockey team’s archrival, Jacksonville Sea Storm goalie Riley Hunter... Continue Reading →
Title: To Terminator, With Love Author: Wes Kennedy Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 125 Pages At a Glance: The story itself was a bit crazy and all over the place at times, but I really just chalked it up to the campy style and assumed that, for the most part, it was what... Continue Reading →
Titles: Infected: Prey and Infected: Bloodlines (Infected: Books One and Two) Author: Andrea Speed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 384 Pages/224 Pages At a Glance: Speed’s writing style is excellent. I love that the series is gritty and intense, but it’s also full of humor and snark. Reviewed By: Jules Series Blurb: In a world... Continue Reading →
Title: Selfie (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 400 Pages At a Glance: The closeted actor story certainly isn’t anything new. Nor, probably, is the story of the actor falling in love with his or her PA. But, Lane put her own spin on it, as always, and made... Continue Reading →
Title: Growing Up Author: Tricia Sol Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages At a Glance: Unfortunately, this one just didn’t work, guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Growing up wasn't really something twenty-one-year-old Kelly Alston thought about much. Being adult and independent was never his dream. With the pressures of coming out to... Continue Reading →
Title: Touch the Sky (Free Fall: Book One) Authors: Christina Lee and Nyrae Dawn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 226 Pages At a Glance: Here’s hoping for more great stories and memorable characters from this duo. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Lucas Barnett and Gabriel Stewart didn’t have it easy as kids. They were only trying to... Continue Reading →
Title: Prince of the Playhouse (Love in Laguna: Book Three) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages At a Glance: I wish I could recommend this one. I really wanted to love Ru’s story. But, the delivery was just so over the top, and there were so many moments that I couldn’t... Continue Reading →
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