Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Wish Upon the Stars Series: Tales from Verania: Book Four Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 450 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: I was amazed at some of the things the author pulled off in this book and this series. Amazing, wonderful stuff. I’m so glad to have read these books... Continue Reading →
Title: Twisted and Tied Series: Marshals: Book Four Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As amazing as this book was, it didn’t knock Tied Up in Knots out of the top spot for me as my fave of the series, and one of my favorites of all... Continue Reading →
Title: Cutie Pies Author: Barbara Bell Length: 116 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Cutie Pies is a cute little novella, and Bell keeps the lighthearted fun going throughout most of the story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Joey works at Cutie Pies, the smallest adult store in Sydney. After his parents kicked him out years... Continue Reading →
Title: The Pick Up Series: Up Red Creek: Book One Author: Allison Temple Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 337 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Temple has a very nice start to her series here. I smiled and/or laughed through just about all of it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Kyle’s life is going backwards. He wanted... Continue Reading →
Title: Hard Bitten Author: M.K. York Publisher: Carina Press Length: 293 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Overall this book was fantastic. Another compelling read that I absolutely could not put down. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Rule number one: hands off the witness As a newbie public defender, Mark Eliades is stuck defending DUIs.... Continue Reading →
Title: Love on a Battlefield Author: Posy Roberts Publisher: Self-Published Length: 126 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These guys are great together, and I have no doubt that other readers will love them as much as I did. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Not every compass points north. Andrew Summers is forced to spend his... Continue Reading →
Title: Waking Oisin Author: Grace Kilian Delaney Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Waking Oisin was definitely sort of a mixed bag. There were parts that I really liked, and other parts I struggled with. Overall, though, it was quite fun and I did enjoy reading it. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Author: Becky Albertalli Narrator: Michael Crouch Publisher: Harper Audio Run Time: 6 hours and 45 minutes Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: What a gift this book is! If you like YA stories, it’s not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon... Continue Reading →
Title: Losing It Series: Ringside Romance: Book Four Author: Christine d'Abo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 229 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m so glad I read this one. If you’ve been reading the series, I have no doubt that Losing It is a solid addition to the set. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Finn Miller... Continue Reading →
Title: Once Upon a Wolf Series: Wayward Wolves: Book One Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 96 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This one was lots of fun, you guys. Once Upon a Wolf is definitely a softer side of this author, but there is also intrigue, suspense, and even a teeny... Continue Reading →
Title: Family Ties Series: Bartlett Boys: Book One Author: Poppy Dennison Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A couple of minor quibbles aside, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Family Ties is a wonderful introduction to the Bartlett clan. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Every family has a story to tell… Blake... Continue Reading →
Title: Somewhere Over Lorain Road Author: Bud Gundy Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I loved this book so much. It was moving, gripping, and unforgettable. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: For more than forty years, the stain of horrific allegations against their father has haunted the Esker sons.... Continue Reading →
Title: Where Do I Start? Series: Why You?: Book One Author: Chase Taylor Hackett Publisher: Kensington Publishing Length: 264 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I truly loved reading this book, and can’t wait to read more from this author. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The ex best thing . . . Fletcher Andrews never believed... Continue Reading →
Title: Sheep's Clothing Author: Elin Gregory Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I loved the originality of this fun little read. Definitely check this one out if you’re in the mood for something different that will make you chuckle! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A terrifying personal change plus a family... Continue Reading →
Title: When the Devil Wants In Authors: Cate Ashwood and J.H. Knight Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 246 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The way the authors wrapped things up left me with almost more questions than answers, but I would read more from this duo, especially if they give us Santiago’s book!! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: HeartOn Series: Full Hearts: Book Two Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Self-Published Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Even though I didn’t connect with Carlos and Deion's story on the same level I did with Josh and Benji’s, I absolutely still enjoyed the book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When an injury sidelines... Continue Reading →
Title: Picture Winter Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: MLR Press Length: 167 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Thought it wasn’t my favorite of Aislin’s books—it did get off to somewhat of a slow start for me—it was still a worthy little read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Do something new today. Why he looks at his... Continue Reading →
Title: Dream Series: Skins: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 254 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These guys were fantastic. Their scenes at the club were fire, and even when they weren’t ‘playing’ their chemistry was amazing. I can’t wait for the other books in the series!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hockey Player's Heart Series: Hockey Hearts: Book One Authors: Jeff Adams and Will Knauss Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 226 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really am so happy I picked this one up. It was a wonderful debut from this writing team, and I’ll definitely be on the lookout to... Continue Reading →
Title: That Rat, Carter Janson Series: States of Love Author: Amy Spector Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, That Rat, Carter Janson was a fun read, if a bit predictable, and was absolutely an enjoyable way to spend an evening. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Every man has... Continue Reading →
Title: Freckles Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 42 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo brought the story and the characters to life in an awesomely entertaining way. I found myself smiling until my cheeks hurt, and laughing out loud in my car... Continue Reading →
Title: Relay (Changing Lanes: Book One) Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I love a good sports romance. Who doesn’t, right? And, Layla Reyne’s newest release, Relay, is incredibly good. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Captain is not a title Alejandro “Alex” Cantu takes lightly. Elected by his... Continue Reading →
Title: Gemini Keeps Capricorn (Signs of Love: Book Three) Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Do not wait to check this one out, guys!! So good! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sometimes, one stubborn Capricorn is all it takes… to drive Wesley Hidaka to crazy, flirtatious... Continue Reading →
Title: Like a Gentleman (Love in Portsmouth: Book One) Author: Eliot Grayson Publisher: Smoking Teacup Books Length: 69 Pages Category: Regency Romance At a Glance: What an unexpected little gem this was. I do adore a good historical romance, and while this one could possibly have been a bit more fleshed out in places, I... Continue Reading →
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