Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Watching and Wanting Series: Housemates: Book Four Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Lewis Carter Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 17 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can’t say this narrator was my favorite, but there wasn’t anything in particular that bothered me. He did a good job; he is articulate and his... Continue Reading →
Title: Rebel Series: Ballsy Boys: Book One Authors: K.M. Neuhold and Nora Phoenix Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 248 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This a casual-to-serious trope that's very nicely done. All in all, the plot was good, though I liked the second book more. I think Tank is my favorite character so far.... Continue Reading →
Title: Infamous Author: Jenny Holiday Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Michael Fell has an amazing voice and did an excellent job with this book. I don't think I need to say anything more about his work, because he truly blew me away... Continue Reading →
Title: King Consort Author: J.R. Gray Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 279 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: King Consort started out nicely enough, but the ending felt rushed and unrealistic, too effortless and convenient. All in all, I wasn't impressed with this story. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Avoiding sleeping with women was my specialty, an... Continue Reading →
Title: The Weight of It All Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 44 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In spite of a few niggles, The Weight of It All is one of the most motivational books I've ever read. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: After being dumped by... Continue Reading →
Title: A Bolt of Blue Series: Angels: Book One Author: Nicky Spencer Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 399 Pages Category: Contemporary, Menage At a Glance: This is my first menage book, and I had fun reading it. I'll keep checking for a release date for book two in the series! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Ian Golinski... Continue Reading →
Title: Tank Series: Ballsy Boys: Book Two Authors: K.M. Neuhold and Nora Phoenix Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 282 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great story, low on angst, high on the humour, and full of lessons about how first impressions can often be deceiving. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Tank Shallow pretty... Continue Reading →
Title: Exploration Series: Kinky in the City: Book One Author: Quinn Ward Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The D/s in Exploration is all very superficial, like the characters were joking around or playing at being in a relationship with that dynamic. I wanted and expected to see more... Continue Reading →
Title: Off the Beaten Path Author: Cari Z. Narrator: Jack Wesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 23 minutes Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Jack Wesley did a very good job with the story, changing his voice appropriately, in a way that the characters were easily separated. 3 stars for this nice... Continue Reading →
Title: Fake Out Series: Fake Boyfriend: Book One Author: Eden Finley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 297 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: What a wonderful story! I got so much more than what I expected when I started this book. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Maddox The reason I rarely go home is three simple words:... Continue Reading →
Title: Squared Away Series: Out of Uniform: Book Five Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was a bit disappointed with this book, but that's just me. It was still a great story and I liked reading it. It had scenes that I enjoyed a lot; it... Continue Reading →
Title: Syncopation Series: Twisted Wishes: Book One Author: Anna Zabo Publisher: Carina Press Length: 295 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked the story. It was interesting, had a bit of agony, a bit of mystery, and a lot of likeable characters. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Twisted Wishes front man Ray Van Zeller is... Continue Reading →
Title: Roses in the Devil's Garden Series: Fallen Rose: Book One Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 67 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I loved the first part of the book where we get to know Harlan and Nathan, but the second part felt like another story. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Working... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ballerino and the Biker Series: The Hedonist: Book One Author: Rebecca James Publisher: Self-Published Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Ballerino and the Biker is an interesting story that I enjoyed reading. I can barely wait for the next book in this series. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Most of his... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dom and His Writer Series: Club Whisper: Book One Author: Xenia Melzer Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: In spite of a few issues, I liked this book very, very much. It's not often that a standalone features an already established couple, and I was very happy... Continue Reading →
Title: Point of Contact Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Carina Press Length: 451 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can't convey to you the feelings this story evoked in me. You'll have to read it for yourselves and once you're through, you'll understand too. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Only love can heal an impossibly broken... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into the Look Series: Leaning Into: Book Six Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Leaning Into the Look is sweet, it's loud, it's colorful, it will make you smile, and it will make you want to keep reading. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Grant Kostas made... Continue Reading →
Title: The Blueprint Series: The Game: Book One Author: S.E. Harmon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked The Blueprint a lot and am looking forward to the second part of the story and to Kelly and Blue getting their HEA! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Kelly Cannon is satisfied... Continue Reading →
Title: Split Series: Nick & Derek: Book One Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: JMS Books Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Throughout the whole book, the author manages to alternate between past and present effortlessly, and the result is stunning! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Quiet and imaginative, Derek O'Reilly spends a lot of time... Continue Reading →
Title: Just Here for the Pain Series: The Underdogs: Book Two Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Trust KA Merikan to make you like an unconventional character! 5 star read - highly recommended! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Whips and chains not optional. Sid. Drummer for The... Continue Reading →
Title: Power Play Series: Camassia Cove Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 276 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: Although I'm rating with 4 instead of 5 stars, because of one scene in particular, I actually liked the rest of the story very much. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: I was my own worst enemy.... Continue Reading →
Title: Rebel (415 Ink: Book One) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Second chance romance and slow burn! There was a lot of pain in all of the characters' pasts, but they were all able to pick themselves up and make something of their lives. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Gummy Bears & Grenades (A THIRDS Novella Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 102 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Recommended for fans of the series. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: THIRDS agent Dexter J. Daley can’t wait to marry his fiancé, Team Leader Sloane Brodie, but first he’s looking forward... Continue Reading →
Title: Out for the Holidays (An Out Novella) Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Out for the Holidays is great for fans of the series, especially since we see so many of the other couples. The way the book ended was a solid HEA and a... Continue Reading →
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