Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Coffee Cake Author: Michaela Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: I appreciated several things about Coffee Cake, Michaela Grey’s first foray into the M/M romance genre. The whole cast of characters was extremely likeable and eclectic. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Bran Kendrick never expected to fall in love. He’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Scarred Souls (Scarred Souls: Book One) Author: T.T. Kove Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: What I’ve decided I’m going to take away from this book is a little bit of hopefulness for these guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: On a cold, wet afternoon Damian stumbles across a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Courage to Heal Author: Hunter Frost Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: At a Glance: The Courage to Heal piqued my interest in the characters and the story, and kept me entertained. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Former U.S. Army Sergeant Wade Carter returned from Afghanistan a broken man. Permanently injured and weighed down with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dating Game Author: Jay Northcote Narrator:: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Jaybird Press Run Time: 3 Hours and 6 Minutes At a Glance: A sweet, zero-angst, simple little story about two guys figuring out that getting to know someone before hopping in the sack is all it’s cracked up to be. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Nobody’s Hero Author: J. Leigh Bailey Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 205 Pages At a Glance: This is a very sweet romance, with a lovely group of characters that you’ll wish were your neighbors. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Bradley Greene's family all but discarded him when his brother caught him fooling around with another... Continue Reading →
Title: Scrap Metal Author: Harper Fox Narrator:: Sean Gormley Publisher: Audible Studios Run Time: 12 Hours, 24 Minutes At a Glance: If I could do a one word review of the Scrap Metal audiobook, it would be simply, “WOW”. It is an absolute MUST LISTEN. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Is there room for love in... Continue Reading →
Title: Waiting for the Moon and You Author: L.J. LaBarthe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages At a Glance: Waiting for the Moon and You definitely didn’t work for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: All his life, Leith has loved Aaron, and all his life, Leith has wondered if Aaron returns his feelings. Through... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Son Author: Anna Martin Narrator:: R.L. Nelson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 Hours, 51 Minutes At a Glance: If you’re looking for a sweet, easygoing story, and don’t mind a bit of insta-love, then definitely give this one a listen. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ellis Broad never imagined he would end up... Continue Reading →
Title: Just Desserts (Tales of the Curious Cookbook) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 102 Pages At a Glance: This novella is another winner from one of my absolute favorite authors. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Boone Walton has tried hard to create some distance between himself and his past. He's invested in his... Continue Reading →
Title: There You Stand Author: Christina Lee Publisher: Penguin/InterMix Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: Good romance, good steam, and some action and heavier drama towards the end. I would absolutely recommend this one!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Tattoo artist Cory Easton has worked long enough at Raw Ink to know, just by looking... Continue Reading →
Title: Trust the Focus Author: Megan Erickson Publisher: Penguin/InterMix Pages/Word Count: 219 Pages At a Glance: Justin and Landry together truly were perfection. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: With his college graduation gown expertly pitched into the trash, Justin Akron is ready for the road trip he planned with his best friend Landry— and ready for... Continue Reading →
Title: Hoarfrost (Whyborne & Griffin: Book Six) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 232 Pages (paperback) At a Glance: Yet another outstanding addition to the Whyborne & Griffin series. Reviewed By: Jules & Lisa Blurb: Sorcerer Percival Endicott Whyborne and his husband Griffin Flaherty have enjoyed an unprecedented stretch of peace and quiet.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Way Home (Gay Amish Romance: Book Three) Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: If you’ve been waiting for things to be wrapped up before starting the books, then it’s time to dive in!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Will returning to their Amish roots renew their faith in... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bohemian and the Banker Author: Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 170 Pages At a Glance: Beautiful cover, wonderful characters, fun read - The Bohemian and the Banker was a treat! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A night lost in Paris finds two hearts changed—forever. Sent to Paris on business,... Continue Reading →
Title: Rising Damp Author: Christiane France Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 55 Pages At a Glance: Aside from a couple of hopeful moments, this short definitely fell flat. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When Matt Jones takes a temporary job as a housekeeper/housesitter in an old and imposing three-story Queen Anne Victorian estate, he’s worried about... Continue Reading →
Title: Crash & Burn Author: Abigail Roux Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 419 Pages At a Glance: Perfect ending was perfect. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It’s been five years since Special Agents Ty Grady and Zane Garrett first worked together to solve the Tri-State murders, and time has been both harsh and kind. Engaged now,... Continue Reading →
Title: Crash & Burn Author: Abigail Roux Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 419 Pages At a Glance: Perfect ending was perfect. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It’s been five years since Special Agents Ty Grady and Zane Garrett first worked together to solve the Tri-State murders, and time has been both harsh and kind. Engaged now,... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I continue to be a big fan of Anna Martin – an absolutely fantastic storyteller. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After spending most of his life in special schools, Caleb Stone now faces public high school in his senior year, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Lucky Man (A Heated Beat Story) Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 132 Pages At a Glance: Garrett Leigh’s Heated Beat series is not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A Heated Beat Story As a diehard music fan, a dirty, smoky gig is Vice Squad Detective Danny Jones’s idea of... Continue Reading →
Title: A Shot of J&B Author: Lou Sylvre Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: This book wasn’t perfect, but it was still a fantastic story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Six years ago, Brian Harrison helped save the life of Jackie Vasquez, and he’s never really forgotten him. After the rescue, Brian... Continue Reading →
Title: A Shot of J&B Author: Lou Sylvre Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: This book wasn’t perfect, but it was still a fantastic story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Six years ago, Brian Harrison helped save the life of Jackie Vasquez, and he’s never really forgotten him. After the rescue, Brian... Continue Reading →
Title: Misfits Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 277 Pages At a Glance: Misfits is another one that is not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Restaurant owner Tom Fearnes has loved his partner Cass for as long as he can remember, but their work often keeps them apart. When he meets... Continue Reading →
Title: The Anatomy of Perception Author: AJ Rose Publisher: The Grim Writer Press Pages/Word Count: 378 Pages At a Glance: The Anatomy of Perception is another intense, complex, fabulous story from AJ Rose. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the beginning, there was wreckage. Dane Perry’s mother was dead, and the father who always said he’d... Continue Reading →
Title: Flibbertigibbet Author: Willa Okati Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 96 Pages At a Glance: This was a wonderfully pleasant, light, quick read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Is Donovan ready to leave routine behind and take a chance on a flirtatious flibbertigibbet? Donovan thought he had his life all planned out. He knew where he... Continue Reading →
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