Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Holiday Crush Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 50 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: This one was a nice addition to this year’s advent story collection. It kept my Christmas cheer going for sure! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: San Francisco lawyer Brad Halberstam is in a rut. At forty-one, he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Eugene and the Box of Nails Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 58 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Reading Eugene and the Box of Nails made me realize that it’s been too darn long since I’ve read something by Jaime Samms, and reminded me how much I love her books. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Candy Canes and Cappuccinos Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 24 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: I don’t have a ton of stuff to say about this one, guys. I think twenty-four pages simply isn’t a lot of space to get much of a story going. This was for sure... Continue Reading →
Title: The King's Courage (North Pole City Tales: Book Six) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 77 Pages Category: Fairy Tale, Holiday At a Glance: If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of reading Cochet’s magical tales of the inhabitants of North Pole City, then you have no excuses. The series is complete; get... Continue Reading →
Title: A Gift of Family Author: Tami Veldura Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: I think A Gift of Family was exactly what it was supposed to be—a sugary little holiday romance to warm the readers’ hearts. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Scott Burke has always desired a big... Continue Reading →
Title: Ballerina Dad Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 52 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Ballerina Dad is fifty-two pages of sweet Christmas-romance goodness. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Attending his daughter’s holiday dance recital should be easy for pro hockey player Patrick Barnes. Showing up in a tutu, however, wasn’t exactly... Continue Reading →
Title: Thirty-One Days and Legos (Ranger Station Haven: Book Two) Author: S.A. Stovall Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: So, things weren’t perfect in this book, but there were some funny moments, some heart-warming moments, and some genuine Christmas spirit that shone through in the end, making it... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Popcorn Strings and Gumball Rings Author: Nell Iris Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Red Popcorn Strings and Gumball Rings is a lovely, hopeful example of what Christmas is truly about. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Christmas is coming, and young couple Casey and Ellis are very... Continue Reading →
Title: New Game, Start Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 38 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: It’s hard to believe this story was only thirty-eight pages long. There was so much originality and awesome packed into those pages, I didn’t find it lacking; in fact, I would have gladly read two... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Cookies Author: CL Mustafic Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 159 Pages Category: Holiday, Contemporary At a Glance: I loved Christmas Cookies so much in the beginning, and was sad that it didn’t hold up all the way through. So, what didn't work? Well, it pretty much boils down to the fact that I couldn't... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts and Hazelnuts Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Check this one out, guys! Cool Oregon landmarks and really lovely scenery, a nice low-angst romance, and a great, swoony epilogue. It made my heart happy. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Mechanic Jordan Hart is down on... Continue Reading →
Title: The Remaking of Corbin Wale Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 237 Pages Category: Fantasy, Drama At a Glance: Roan Parrish has delivered an incredible story here. The characters, the beautiful imagery, the food (I want lemon-lavender pound cake and challah so bad), and the Chanukah magic made it a fabulous read. It’s... Continue Reading →
Title: By the Currawong's Call Author: Welton B. Marsland Publisher: Escape Publishing Length: 352 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Definitely check this one out, guys. I wholeheartedly recommend it. I’m such a huge fan of this book, and can’t wait to see what this author brings us next. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A... Continue Reading →
Title: Tried & True (THIRDS: Book Ten) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 254 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I’m completely thrilled and blown away that Tried & True is the tenth book in this series, and that it was just as fantastic as I hoped it would be. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Linear Park (States of Love) Author: Ken Harrison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 61 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m sure there will be some folks whose opinion may differ, but I would pass on this one, guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sean and Nick’s life together was a fairy tale: childhood friends who... Continue Reading →
Title: The Consumption of Magic (Tales from Verania: Book Three) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 450 Pages Category: High Fantasy At a Glance: I loved how Klune wrapped things up in this one and setup up the next chapter of the story. A Wish Upon the Stars is undoubtedly going to blow us... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bone Orchard Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes Category: Historical, Western, Paranormal At a Glance: I liked what Abigail Roux did with the paranormal aspect of the story. As for the narration, it was more of the goodness I’ve come to look... Continue Reading →
Title: Camp H.O.W.L. (Dreamspun Beyond) Author: Bru Baker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 238 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Camp H.O.W.L. turned out to be such a fun read! More good stuff from the Dreamspun Beyond line from Dreamspinner. Definitely check this one out, guys! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Moonmates exist, but getting... Continue Reading →
Title: Mick & Michelle Author: Nina Rossing Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction, Transgender At a Glance: Mick & Michelle is a nice portrait of one transgender teen in a small neighborhood in New York trying to figure out how to finally start living her true life without upsetting the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Play of His Life Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: MLR Press Length: 149 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Play of His Life is not without faults. In fact, it has two pretty major ones, in my opinion. But, despite the story’s flaws, I still really dug these guys and this book. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Life on Pause Author: Erin McLellan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 289 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Would I recommend this one? Absolutely I would. It was original, funny, sweet, and an overall fun read. Despite my misgivings, I’m glad I read this book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Niles Longfellow is a nerd, and not... Continue Reading →
Title: Tender Mercies (Men of Lancaster County: Book Two) Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I adored many things about this story. It was wonderful watching both Eddie and Sam fall more in love with the farm and the animals; the author’s descriptions of the property were... Continue Reading →
Title: Oscar Down Under: Part One Author: Jack Ladd Publisher: Self-Published Length: 211 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, Erotica At a Glance: I absolutely want to know more about Oscar and how he gets from where we leave him in Australia to the not-so-distant future of the first and final chapters in this installment. Go check... Continue Reading →
Title: HeartShip Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Self-Published Length: 133 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: So, yeah…super cute and shmoopy. I loved it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Benji never meant to catfish a hot college football player in Minnesota when he met a fellow anime fan online. But when @joshfortytwo announces he’s... Continue Reading →
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