Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Ghost’s Sight Series: Witch’s Apprentice: Book One Author: Morwen Navarre Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 27k words Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I feel like this book had the potential to be great, if given just a little more page time to focus and develop all its different aspects. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Years ago, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Wight Mischief Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 216 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: While I enjoyed the story overall, it was definitely not my favorite by this author, and left me with a lot of unanswered question and an unresolved feeling on the mystery. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: A ghost... Continue Reading →
Title: A Prayer for the Dead Series: A Tom and Stanley Mystery Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Another solid and thoroughly entertaining mystery. Despite my mixed emotions about the relationship, I do love the characters’ complexity and the cleverness of the plot, and am really... Continue Reading →
Title: Bones and Bourbon Author: Dorian Graves Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy At a Glance: This is an action packed, humorous, vicious, gruesome and twisted story that is amazing in its uniqueness. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Half-huldra Retz Gallows is having an awful day. First, he wakes up in the middle... Continue Reading →
Title: Witchbane Author: Morgan Brice Publisher: Darkwind Press Length: 275 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: An engaging and interesting, fast paced paranormal suspense plot, kept me on my toes. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Seth Tanner and his brother Jesse's fun evening debunking local urban legends ends with Jesse's gruesome murder. Seth vows revenge on... Continue Reading →
Title: No Luck Author: Kayleigh Sky Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 423 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really adored this story and totally recommend it if you are looking for a book that is humorous without being ridiculous, serious without being too dark, angsty without crossing the line of too much, all wrapped up... Continue Reading →
Title: Hawk in the Rowan Series: The Rowan Harbor Cycle: Book Four Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 152 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: This series has me captivated. I love the progression of the long story arc while still having individual trials and tribulations along the way, allowing me to grow more... Continue Reading →
Title: Kiss Me Forever Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book 17 Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Overall, this was a cute and interesting read; though admittedly, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Forever is too long to be alone. Professor Avery Cook... Continue Reading →
Title: Postcards From Another Life Author: Andy Paulcroft Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 522 Pages Category: Mystery At a Glance: I found Postcards from Another Life to be solid, if slow-moving story. The mystery in 1977 was interesting and ended up being what made the story enjoyable. I totally would recommend this to those looking for... Continue Reading →
Title: Blow Down Series: Plumber's Mate: Book Four Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 305 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I cannot get enough of this series. I loved reconnecting with Tom and Phil in this latest whodunnit and can’t wait for the next installment! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Death is what... Continue Reading →
Title: Fox and Birch Series: The Rowan Harbor Cycle: Book Three Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 166 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A great addition to this fabulous series. I love the mystery/suspense/paranormal with a side of romance plot and can’t wait to see what is in store next! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Lander Series: The Oberon Cycle: Book Two Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 294 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Do you like sci-fi? Are you a fan of fantasy? Then I would recommend this series in a heartbeat. With a fantastic combination of both, it kept me glued to the page... Continue Reading →
Title: First Impressions Author: Jay Hogan Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: First Impressions was aptly named, both from my reading experience and for Josh and Michael. Despite a rocky start for me, I stuck with it and am glad I did since I ended up quite liking this romance... Continue Reading →
Title: Heat Trap Series: The Plumber's Mate Mysteries: Book Three Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 310 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you enjoy a good mystery/romance with quirky characters and humor, this series just might be what you are looking for. If you have already fallen in love in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Barricade Author: Lindsey Black Publisher: Netherwood Press/Kindle Unlimited Length: 342 Pages Category: Post-Apocalyptic/Dystopian At a Glance: This post-apocalyptic tale was surprising and not at all what I am used to. I’m so glad I gave it a try, and recommend it for others who enjoy this genre. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: The Barricade is... Continue Reading →
Title: Healing Author: Stevie Woods Publisher: MLR Press Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: All in all, this was an enjoyable little suspense novella with an intriguing political subplot. Even though it felt a little unfinished to me, I would still recommend if you’re looking for a quick read. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Wolf and the Holly Series: The Rowan Harbor Cycle: Book Two Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 199 Pages Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: A great addition to what is shaping up to be an excellent series. Highly recommended for paranormal urban fantasy lovers. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Five years ago,... Continue Reading →
Title: And the Next Thing You Know… Series: Why You?: Book Two Author: Chase Taylor Hackett Publisher: Lyrical Press/Kensington Publishing Length: 290 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An enemies-to-lovers story that focuses on the enemies more so than the lovers part of the equation. Despite its flaws and that it took a little while... Continue Reading →
Title: A Temporary Situation Author: H.L. Day Publisher: Loose Id Length: 288 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Get ready for a sweet tooth fix. For those who love adorably cute and light romances with quirky characters. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Personal assistant Dominic is a consummate professional. Funny then, that he harbors such unprofessional... Continue Reading →
Title: His Personal Assistant Series: Men of New York: Book One Author: L.J. Harris Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 257 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I have mixed feelings about this book. It was promising but, in the end, it left me feeling underwhelmed. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: At the tender age of twenty-one, Kade... Continue Reading →
Title: Relief Valve Series: Plumber’s Mate Mysteries: Book Two Author: J.L. Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 341 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Excellent addition to this series, highly recommended! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: If you dig up the past, be prepared for some dirt to stick. The relationship between Tom Paretski, a cheeky... Continue Reading →
Title: Blackbird in the Reeds Series: The Rowan Harbor Cycle: Book One Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 188 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: A wonderful and interesting set up for a new series. If you are like your contemporary romances blended with a paranormal plot, pick this one up! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghost of a Chance Series: Requiem Inc.: Book One Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 216 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Out of the Dreamspun Beyond stories I have read thus far, this one has been my favorite, and I love that you’re always guaranteed a HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Get Up Author: Reece Pine Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This one took me a while to really get into, but by about the halfway mark, things picked up. In the end, I’m glad I pushed through. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Recently dumped (again) for being cold, Guy... Continue Reading →
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