Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Out of Nowhere (Middle of Somewhere: Book Two) Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 274 Pages At a Glance: Out of Nowhere was so wonderfully written and so consuming that I didn’t want it to end. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: The only thing in Colin Mulligan’s life that makes sense is taking cars... Continue Reading →
Title: Farm Fresh (Naked Organics: Book One) Author: Posy Roberts Publisher: Labyrinth Bound Press Pages/Word Count: 202 Pages At a Glance: I liked Farm Fresh. The only real issue I had with the story was that I wanted more of the relationship between Jude and Hudson. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Jude Garrity visits the farmers... Continue Reading →
Title: Rattlesnake Author: Kim Fielding Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 55 minutes At a Glance: I think K.C. Kelly did an awesome job of bringing this sweet story to life. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: A drifter since his teens, Jimmy Dorsett has no home and no hope. What he does have... Continue Reading →
Title: Love and the Exorcism Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 47 Pages At a Glance: The chemistry between Tom and Mario is hot and sweet and gave me all kinds of good feels. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Tom Hannity is not boring, despite what his ex-boyfriend says. He loves his circle of... Continue Reading →
Title: Unquiet (Resilient Love: Book Three) Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 296 Pages At a Glance: This book is amazing, though I’m really not sure that word even does it justice. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Loren Smith has been in love with Eliot Devlin almost his entire life. During their turbulent childhood... Continue Reading →
Title: Give Yourself Away Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Samhain Publishing Page/Word Count: 339 Pages At a Glance: I can’t recommend this book enough; it’s definitely one I’ll read time and again. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: One guy intent on caution. One an adrenaline junkie. Love could be one risk too many. March is determined to... Continue Reading →
Title: Catch a Tiger by the Tail (THIRDS: Book Six) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 216 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely adore the characters in these books, and was so happy to get to read about Calvin and Hobbs. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Calvin Summers and Ethan Hobbs have been best friends since... Continue Reading →
Title: Catch a Ghost Author: SE Jakes Narrator: Adam North Publisher: Audible Studios Run Time: 8 hours and 3 minutes At a Glance: By the end of the book, I was quite happy that I’d stuck with it. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Everyone knows that Prophet - former Navy SEAL, former CIA spook, full-time pain... Continue Reading →
Title: So Into You (The PI Guys: Book Two) Author: S.E. Harmon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 326 Pages At a Glance: Although the pace was a tad off for me, and I didn’t quite love this one as much as the first book in the series, once I got into the story it was absolutely worth... Continue Reading →
Title: Fit to Be Tied (Marshals: Book Two) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 43 minutes At a Glance: I have listened to a couple audiobooks narrated by Tristan James and have yet to be disappointed. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Deputy US Marshals Miro Jones and Ian... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied to Trouble (Gamers: Book Three) Author: Megan Erickson Publisher: Entangled: Brazen Publishing Page/Word Count: 175 Pages At a Glance: This book wasn’t even on my radar, but I’m so glad that I found it. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Between love and hate, there's a whole lot of trouble... Chad Lake only showed up... Continue Reading →
Title: Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 31 minutes At a Glance: Michael Stellman did a great job of bringing Quinn and Spencer’s story to life. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Julian "Quinn" Quintero, a gruff, tough Miami SWAT officer, has been... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs of Desire (Desires Entwined: Book Four) Author: Tempeste O’Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Signs of Desire is a nice addition to a sweet series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Simon Tyler knows his job as a gay romance author makes his lack of faith in love more than... Continue Reading →
Title: No! Jocks Don’t Date Guys (The Jock Series: Book Two) Author: Wade Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 294 Pages At a Glance: I think this was a good follow up to the first book in the series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: What is a sexy soccer stud supposed to do when “following family... Continue Reading →
Title: Nobody’s Son (Sons: Book Three) Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: These two guys, along with some new characters and some of our favorites from the previous book, worked together wonderfully. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Who wouldn’t want a nice cup of tall, dark, and gorgeous? Shaun... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Silence (Moments In Time: Book Four) Author: Karen Stivali Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 230 Pages At a Glance: As much as I loved Collin and Tanner in the first three books of the series, I think Moment of Silence is my favorite so far. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Growing up, Jason... Continue Reading →
Title: Cross & Crown Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Brock Thompson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 50 minutes At a Glance: I enjoyed this narration just as much as I did listening to the first book, but the story missed the mark for me a little bit. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: When Nick... Continue Reading →
Title: Trouble Comes in Threes Author: M.A. Church Narrator: Ronald Ray Strickland Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 26 minutes At a Glance: If you’re thinking about getting Trouble Comes in Threes—and I think you should—buy the book and read it. I would bypass the audio on this one. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Greatest Gift (The Memories Series: Book 3) Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Page/Word Count: 86 Pages At a Glance: You’ll smile through the tears as you watch this family grow into everything you hoped they would become. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: After five years, Alex Stern and Rafe Hazelton have what seems to... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul Struck (The Warlock Brothers of Havenbridge: Book Three) Author: Jacob Z. Flores Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 224 Pages At a Glance: It really is a toss up which book I like best in this series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Like the electricity he commands, Pierce Blackmoor streaks through life on raw power and... Continue Reading →
Title: Betting on Forever (The Breakfast Club: Book Two) Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Page/Word Count: 231 Pages At a Glance: If you're looking for a sweet and romantic book without a lot of angst or drama, just a nice story about two guys falling in love, then this book is for you. Reviewed By: Karen... Continue Reading →
Title: Prickly By Nature (Portland Pack Chronicles: Book Two) Author: Piper Vaughn & Kenzie Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: I really enjoyed this follow up to Prickly Business, and it will be interesting to see where the series goes from here. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: In the four months... Continue Reading →
Title: Shock & Awe (Sidewinder: Book One) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Brock Thompson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 59 minutes At a Glance: Brock Thompson was a new to me narrator, and I was pleasantly surprised by his performance. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: After barely surviving a shootout in New Orleans, Sidewinder medic... Continue Reading →
Title: Fish Stick Fridays (Half Moon Bay: Book One) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: As much as I love all of Rhys series, and I’m sad some are coming to an end, I’m thrilled at such an awesome beginning to a new one. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb:... Continue Reading →
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