Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Forever in the Sun (Sapphire Cay: Book Six) Author: RJ Scott and Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 122 Pages At a Glance: I am sad that the series is over, but my journey to Sapphire Cay was amazing. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Feuding families, unearthed secrets, and a violent storm threatens the Cay. Will... Continue Reading →
Title: Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 86 Pages At a Glance: The story is fantastic and is a perfect example of why Charlie Cochet is an auto-buy author for me. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Julian “Quinn” Quinetro, a gruff, tough Miami SWAT officer, has been injured on... Continue Reading →
Title: Capture the Sun (Sapphire Cay: Book Five) Authors: RJ Scott and Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 105 Pages At a Glance: If you are in the mood for a light, fun, and sexy read, this series is for you. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Model, Isaac Bailey wants to break into the world of... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas in the Sun (Sapphire Cay: Book Four) Authors: RJ Scott and Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 154 Pages At a Glance: Christmas in the Sun is a nice little recap of the relationships that have developed so far on Sapphire Cay, and a glimpse into what we have to come.... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Pitch (Homeruns: Book One) Author: Sloan Johnson Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 228 Pages At a Glance: Although I thought there were some slight issues with the book, I thought the writing was good and the story pretty solid. It is definitely a series that I will continue reading. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: There’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Andrew’s Promise (Heroes: Book Two) Author: Nic Starr Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: In the end we are left with a happy loving couple, and a wonderful segue for the next book (which I will, of course, be impatiently waiting for)! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Young mechanic Andrew Campbell’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Shawn’s Law Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Casey Hunter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 19 minutes At a Glance: All of the crazy shenanigans that happen around Shawn due to “Shawn’s Law” were brought to life wonderfully with Casey Hunter’s narration. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Shawn is single, twenty-nine, the full-time carer... Continue Reading →
Title: BOSS Author: Ashley John Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 334 Pages At a Glance: I say it every time I read a new Ashley John book, “This one is my new favorite,” and it’s true. It is. At least until the next book is released. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: After years of travelling the world... Continue Reading →
Title: Waiting for Rain Author: Susan Mac Nicol Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: The narration had me more invested in the story than I had been when I originally read it, and I am happy I gave it a chance. Reviewed By: Karen... Continue Reading →
Title: Against the Grain (THIRDS: Book Five) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: I have loved every book and audio in this series so far, and absolutely can’t wait for more of the THIRDS. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: As the fiercest Defense Agent at the THIRDS, Destructive Delta’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Prickly Business Author: Piper Vaughn and Kenzie Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 280 Pages At a Glance: I am a sucker for an enemies-to-lovers story, and really enjoyed this one. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Some people might call Avery Babineaux a prick. He’s a hedgehog shifter from an old-money Louisiana family, with a... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaking (Fall or Break: Book Two) Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Samhain Publishing Page/Word Count: 321 Pages At a Glance: Breaking pretty much had everything I look for in books that I love. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Archer Hart, former SIS assassin, has just completed a freelance hit job when he finds himself in a... Continue Reading →
Title: Tigers on the Run (Sequel to Tigerland) Author: Sean Kennedy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: Tigers on the Run took the couple that we grew to love as we watched them grow to love each other, and showed us how to keep that love going. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: ... Continue Reading →
Title: Sapphire Cay: Volume One Authors: RJ Scott and Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Page/Word Count: 277 Pages At a Glance: I found reading about Sapphire Cay was just about as relaxing as if I were laying on the beach right there with the characters. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Volume One (Books 1-3) Businessman... Continue Reading →
Title: The Lightning-Struck Heart Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 400 Pages At a Glance: Like the quest they are sent on, this story is EPIC…HaveHeart Forever! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Once upon a time, in an alleyway in the slums of the City Of Lockes, a young and somewhat lonely boy named... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Ice (Carlisle Cops: Book Two) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I have to say, from the first chapter I think the outcome of the story is pretty predictable, but, as they say, it isn’t about the destination, it’s about the journey, and that is... Continue Reading →
Title: Forging the Future (A Change of Heart Novel) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: This book was a fantastic ending to an awesome series! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Jin Church is back where he started, alone, wandering, and uncertain of his path. It’s not by choice but... Continue Reading →
Title: Don’t Judge (Nothing Special: Book Four) Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Page/Word Count: 270 Pages At a Glance: I am really not sure anyone does alpha guys quite as well as A.E. Via. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: AN ENEMIES TO LOVERS STORY Detective Austin Michaels didn’t think life could get any better after he... Continue Reading →
Title: Charlie’s Hero (Heroes: Book One) Author: Nic Starr Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: A stories that shows family isn’t always just blood but those you choose to have in your life. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Schoolteacher Charlie Matthews returns to his hometown, looking to regain a sense of community, reconnect... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Citizen Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Model Citizen did what the author intended, and has me on pins and needles to see what will happen next. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Oliver “Ollie” Petroskovic’s life as an international supermodel was heading in the right direction. He... Continue Reading →
Title: Embrace the Fire (Through Hell and Back: Book Three) Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Loose Id Page/Word Count: 243 Pages At a Glance: Right in line with the others in the series, all of which I loved. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Brandon Gilbert has spent years in hiding, but finally he’s accomplished his dream of... Continue Reading →
Title: Bachelors Party (A Brandt and Donnelly Caper: Case File Five) Author: Xavier Mayne Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 280 Pages At a Glance: I think the way Xavier Mayne takes a theme, or an idea, and is able to emphasize and intertwine it between two stories is amazing. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Med student... Continue Reading →
Title: Life, Some Assembly Required (The Rebuilding Year: Book Two) Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 327 Pages At a Glance: Life, Some Assembly Required is a fabulous follow up to The Rebuilding Year, and I loved watching these two men fall more in love. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Finding love in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Where There’s Smoke (A story from the 2015 Daily Dose package "Never Too Late." Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 58 Pages At a Glance: A cute story that need just a bit more. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: If he can make room in his life and his heart, an isolated medieval... Continue Reading →
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