Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: As Big as the Sky Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: MLR Press Length: 140 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As Big as the Sky is very cute and charming. I’m so glad I took a chance on this novella, and I hope some of you do, too! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sam wants nothing... Continue Reading →
Title: Breakfast at Midnight Author: Kim Dias Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 66 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As good as much of the story was, things started to fall apart a bit at the end. Overall, though, I really enjoyed Breakfast at Midnight. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Hope can be found in unexpected places.... Continue Reading →
Title: Cover Up (Skin Deep Inc.: Book Three) Author: L.A. Wit Publisher: Swerve/Macmillan Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Cover Up wasn’t my favorite of Witt’s books, but it was still a good read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After ten years of blissful marriage, Navy Pilot Nate Chandler is divorcing his cheating husband.... Continue Reading →
Title: Into This River I Drown Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Matt Baca Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary, Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: As amazed as I was by the story, I was equally in awe of the narration. Matt Baca was FANTASTIC. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Five years... Continue Reading →
Title: Deeds & Confetti (Mary's Boys: Book Four) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I looove a good May-December romance, and Deeds & Confetti certainly fits that bill. I’m so glad I picked this one up. I enjoyed reading it and can’t wait to fall more in... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord of the White Hell: Book Two Author: Ginn Hale Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 346 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Lord of the White Hell: Book Two was a crazy, amazing, wondrous ride. It’s exciting. Thrilling. Completely engaging and incredible. And, the last two chapters were so hair-raising and intense! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: On Point (Out of Uniform: Book Three) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Point was a nice, character driven story, full of friends-to-lovers goodness. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Never fall for your best friend… Pushing thirty, with his reenlistment looming, decorated navy sniper Maddox Horvat... Continue Reading →
Title: Nate and the New Yorker Author: Kevin Klehr Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 85 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: At the end of the day, Nate and the New Yorker was good, but inconsistency and length kept it from being great. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Nate once had the love of his life, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Living Out Loud Authors: Christina Lee and Nyrae Dawn Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I recommend this one if you’re not looking for a story quite as deep as the blurb suggests. I was somewhat disappointed, but hopefully others won’t be. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ben Emerson has... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord of the White Hell: Book One Author: Ginn Hale Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 353 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: In Lord of the White Hell, not only is the world diverse and inclusive, but it’s filled with unbelievable creativity and so much layering of fantastical, magical elements. It’s because of Hale’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Kevin Corrigan and Me Author: Jere' M. Fishback Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 160 Pages Category: Young Adult At a Glance: I wanted to like this one more. Sadly, it lacked the emotional depth and maturity I was looking for. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ever since their boyhood days, fifteen-year-old Jesse has craved something more... Continue Reading →
Title: Circle (Roads: Book Three) Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 179 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another brilliant must-read from Leigh, whose work I adore more with each release it seems. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: I love him...but he’s forgotten why. A lot can happen in six years, and Ash and Pete... Continue Reading →
Title: Scorpio Hates Virgo (Signs of Love: Book Two Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 245 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I just absolutely loved these characters and the whole vibe and premise of the book from the very beginning. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: This year is all about healing the heart, Scorpio.... Continue Reading →
Title: Hush Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 672 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you’re looking for something to sink your teeth into, you should definitely go check this one out! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A federal judge running from the truth. A U.S. marshal running from his past. A trial... Continue Reading →
Title: Controlled Burn Author: Erin McClellan Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 293 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: My feelings about Erin McLellan’s debut novel, Controlled Burn, are definitely mixed. I was glad I read it, it kept me engaged, but the melodrama and inconsistencies kept it from being as good as I hoped... Continue Reading →
Title: Cinnamon Eyes Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 124 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was an enjoyable, quick read that is definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something sweet, but with some nice depth and emotion. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Cory’s had a rough year struggling with severe depression.... Continue Reading →
Title: Coasting (States of Love) Author: Yvonne Trent Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 112 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story was very, very sweet, maybe at times a liiiiiittle too sweet, but if that’s what you’re in the mood for, it’s well written, the guys are lovely, and the locale is fun and vibrant.... Continue Reading →
Title: Tops Down Bottoms Up Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 91 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m glad that Jay Northcote decided to expand this cute story, but I wish he would have fleshed it out even more. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Will Rowan’s festival fling with sexy dancer Seth lead to something... Continue Reading →
Title: The Long and Winding Road (Bear, Otter, and the Kid Chronicles: Book Four) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 346 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can’t imagine how hard it was for TJ Klune to say goodbye to these guys. I feel so lucky to have Bear, Otter and the Kid,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rhubarb Patch (A Men of Gilead Novel) Author: Deanna Wadsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 284 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though the first chapter grabbed me, the magic sadly didn’t last. The consistency just wasn’t there, and as such, the story, overall, was somewhat hit and miss for me. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Whiskey Business (States of Love) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I absolutely recommend adding this one to your list. Gale’s writing is, as always, funny, engaging, and so easygoing and enjoyable. Coupled with Kirt Graves’ fabulous narration, it’s... Continue Reading →
Title: You Never Know Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The lovely things about You Never Know far outweigh my tiny concerns. I can’t think of any couple I’ve read recently that deserve a second chance at love more than Hagen and Mitch did. I really did... Continue Reading →
Title: House of Cards (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 249 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another wonderful story to feed my addiction with. And, now I absolutely can’t wait for Garrett Leigh’s next Porthkennack book, Junkyard Heart. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Calum Hardy’s life has unravelled. Reeling from the... Continue Reading →
Title: After the Sunset Author: Lilah Suzanne Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 94 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: After the Sunset was a good little book. Just not quite as advertised. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Caleb Harris and Ty Smith-Santos are struggling actors who have never crossed paths until their lives take a turn for... Continue Reading →
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