Cheers, friends, and welcome to our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! And a Happy Christmas to those who are celebrating today. To those who are not, Happy Tuesday! We’re continuing the countdown to the end of the year with Lindsey’s fave reads, so enjoy and be sure to enter the Giveaway! A Springful of Winter…
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Review: Quenched in Blood by Ari McKay
Title: Quenched in Blood Series: Asheville Arcana: Book Three House Line: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 228 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Pretty much all of the things I love to read combined into one enjoyable series. From the first book to this last book, the balance of paranormal, romance,…
Review: The Agency by Edward Kendrick
Title: The Agency Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 120 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Though the romance fell a little flat for me, the sleuthing of the story kept me engaged, and I found I really enjoyed their journey to uncovering the decade-old murder. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When runaway…
Review: The Reluctant Ghost Whisperer by Neptune Flowers
Title: The Reluctant Ghost Whisperer Series: Barrow and Sparrow: Book One Author: Neptune Flowers Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 74 Pages At a Glance: While there was a unique twist on the whole “I see ghosts” concept, and there was quite a bit of humor, I struggled with connecting to Adam and Johnny’s relationship and…
Review: The Art of Hero Worship by Mia Kerick
Title: The Art of Hero Worship Author: Mia Kerick Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The potential for an amazing story was there, but it fizzled out as the plot progressed and instead was just okay. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: College junior Liam Norcross is a hero. He willingly, even…
Review: Adder and Willow by Sam Burns
Title: Adder and Willow Series: The Rowan Harbor Cycle: Book Six Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 155 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: I love me some Fletcher and Conner! The action in Rowan Harbor is really starting to pick up in this latest installment, more pieces of the puzzle are revealed, and…
Review: A Springful of Winters by Dawn Sister
Title: A Springful of Winters Author: Dawn Sister Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 120 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I adored this amazing, heartwarming, gentle and poignant romance. The writing was outstanding, and Kit and Stephen touched my heart in all the best ways. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Kit is a bit socially awkward….
Review: Ride or Dye by Aimee Nicole Walker
Title: Ride or Dye Series: Curl Up and Dye Mysteries: Book Six Author: Aimee Nicole Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you are a fan of this series, and Josh and Gabe with all their snarkiness and shenanigans, you won’t want to miss this final installment. Reviewed…
Review: Surviving the Apocalypse by Tinnean
Title: Surviving the Apocalypse Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Length: 58 Pages At a Glance: While not quite what I expected with regards to the apocalyptic event, this quick read delivered a sweet romance. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Lyncoln Ryland always saw himself as an ordinary man with an ordinary job, working maintenance in an…
Review: Somebody to Die For by Kris T. Bethke
Title: Somebody to Die For Series: Requiem Inc.: Book Three Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 218 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: A sweet romance, Kris T. Bethke continues to deliver with the Requiem Inc. series, and I can’t wait to read the future MCs I think are coming. Reviewed By: Lindsey…
Review: Eidolon by E.S. Yu
Title: Eidolon Author: E.S. Yu Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 305 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Despite the dramatic shift in the focus of the story at about the halfway point, I found myself enthralled by this well written spec fic. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Cyrex Corp, one of the foremost bioaugmentation companies in…
Review: Echoes in the Glass by Hayden Thorne
Title: Echoes in the Glass Series: Dolores Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 152 Pages Category: Fantasy, New Adult At a Glance: If you are looking for a quick and lighthearted paranormal to pass the time, this one is worth a shot. I was genuinely interested as Quinn began unraveling the mystery of the guy…
Review: Super for You, Bad for me by Asta Idonea
Title: Super for You, Bad for Me Author: Asta Idonea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: An entertaining superhero page-turner with a bit of humor, a smidge of angst, and a dash of action surrounding a relatable protagonist. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Life—and love—doesn’t follow a script. Struggling actor Oswell…
Review: Euphoria by Jayne Lockwood
Title: Euphoria Author: Jayne Lockwood Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 310 Pages Category: Science Fiction At a Glance: I was really pleased with Euphoria and the intricate and detailed storytelling, making the story flow well and even came off as conceivable. If you are in the mood for a sci-fi romance with a focus on the…
Review: Midnight in Berlin by JL Merrow
Title: Midnight in Berlin Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: An entertaining and unpredictable take on the werewolf trope. Slightly gritty with a bit of humor and a hint of romance, it kept my attention to the last page. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: One bad…
Review: Cold Like Snow by Sita Bethel
Title: Cold Like Snow Author: Sita Bethel Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 235 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: If you are looking for a supernatural erotica polyamorous romance, give this a try. If you are into a paranormal romance but not erotica, I’d suggest taking a pass. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When René moves into…
Review: Blyd and Pearce by Kim Fielding
Title: Blyd and Pearce Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: High Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: An enthralling suspense story with rich world building, plenty of mystery, and a side of romance. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Born into poverty and orphaned young, Daveth Blyd had one chance for success when his…
Review: Love It Like You Stole It by Ki Brightly
Title: Love It Like You Stole It Author: Ki Brightly Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 334 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A stimulating, action packed, and emotionally charged story with plenty of twists and turns to keep it exciting. While in some areas I didn’t quite connect, the total experience was one wild ride. Reviewed…
Review: Smoke in the Mirror by Aimee Nicole Walker
Title: Smoke in the Mirror Series: Road to Blissville: Book Five Author: Aimee Nicole Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 214 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: With a lot of romance and chemistry, plenty of humor and a dash of paranormal mystery, this sweet and fun read is highly recommended. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:…
Review: Trust by Shawn Lane
Title: Trust Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books Length: 85 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had to suspend disbelief, but I found Trust to be a cute and quick second chance romance, with a bit of mystery and quite a few hot moments that I rather enjoyed. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Brad Callahan…