Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Walk on the Wild Side Author: Temple Madison Publisher: JMS Books Length: 93 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I tried really hard to like this one, but the narration was off-putting, and the lack of character development proved to be too much to make it work for me. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Tall,... Continue Reading →
Title: Pressure Head (Plumber’s Mate Mysteries: Book One) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A cozy little mystery wrapped in an amazingly humorous and intriguing little package. I can’t begin to even explain how much I love this book. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Some things are... Continue Reading →
Title: Roger Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 51 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: The romance wasn’t the main focus of this novella, but if you are looking for a short story about a guy and his dog to give you the warm fuzzies, this one delivers. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Texas... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gryphon King’s Consort Author: Jenn Burke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 210 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Not my favorite book in the Dreamspun Beyond line, but, for the most part, it was entertaining and enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Love takes flight. The sudden death of the Gryphon King... Continue Reading →
Title: Infamous (Famous: Book Two) Author: Jenny Holiday Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 298 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A heartwearming friends to lovers romance that, IMO, rocked! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: All that up-and-coming musician Jesse Jamison has ever wanted is to be on the cover of Rolling Stone. When a gossip website nearly... Continue Reading →
Title: Full Disclosure (Real Estate Relations: Book One) Author: DJ Jamison Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 278 Pages Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: If you are willing to throw believability out the window, and just roll with it, this little romantic suspense is recommended. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: A new real estate agent gets... Continue Reading →
Title: Mirror Skin Author: Eric Del Carlo Publisher: Loose Id Length: 91 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I’m not quite sure exactly what I anticipated going into this story, but it certainly wasn’t what I ended up getting. It surprised me in a good way. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Seedy private detective... Continue Reading →
Title: Poison Marked Author: T.J. Nichols Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 56 Pages Category: Holiday Fantasy At a Glance: I gobbled this story up in no time at all, a great little read if you are looking for something quick to pass the time. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Kill his lover or disobey his king and... Continue Reading →
Title: Saint and the Sinner (Wilde Love: Book Four) Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 219 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story totally pulled at my heartstrings and left me with a happy, contented feeling that I have come to expect with this series. A great addition. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bones of Our Fathers Author: Elin Gregory Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 231 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A low-key character driven story with a slow but steady paced romance revolving around archeological find in a small town. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Malcolm Bright, brand new museum curator in a small Welsh Border... Continue Reading →
Title: Time for Love (Timeless Love: Book Two) Author: Laura N. Andrews Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing Length: 239 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though part of a series, this could be read as a stand-alone, and I totally recommended for fans of insta-love, sweet characters and light-hearted romance with very little drama. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Broken Pieces Author: Ruby MacIntyre Publisher: Loose Id Length: 219 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: A strong beginning that lost some of its flare as the story progressed. Even so, it was still a pretty solid story within the ABO universe which I would recommend to lovers of the shifter trope.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Supers (The Supers: Book One) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 242 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: The Supers delivered a fairly fascinating paranormal plot featuring a nice little mystery and involving some ghosts in an abandoned hospital. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Hunting ghosts and finding more than they bargained... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Velvet Author: Kim Davis Publisher: JMS Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though a solid beginning captured my attention, it didn’t hold through the story. Sadly, this one was not my cup of tea. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Patrick Holt’s ex-boyfriend Clay Teal asks him to serve as the... Continue Reading →
Title: What You Can’t Live Without Author: Eden Winters Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Despite its shorter length, What You Can’t Live Without is a complete story that gave me all the feels. I enjoyed the heck out of it. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Dr. Arnulfo Oliva is... Continue Reading →
Title: Nosy Neighbors Author: Nina R. Schluntz Publisher: MLR Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: If you like a good ghost story, wrapped up in an intriguing little mystery with a side of romance, give this one a try! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Julian is used to drama, seeing ghosts tends... Continue Reading →
Title: King of the Fire Dancers (Shift Happens: Book One) Author: S.T. Sterlings Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 257 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Though the beginning was slower paced, I could see something was building and gradually taking form, so I kept at it. I was rewarded once the pacing picked up, and now... Continue Reading →
Title: The Keeper Author: Kiernan Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: The story grabbed me quickly with a strong beginning, but unfortunately, it didn’t continue and didn’t quite deliver for me. Though, I think some of it was more my issues than the story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Strike Up the Band (Wilde Love: Book Three) Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Out of all the books thus far, I have to say I connected to this one the most. Strike Up the Band is a game changer for the series, and I can’t... Continue Reading →
Title: By Fairy Means or Foul: A Starfig Investigations Novel Author: Meghan Maslow Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 280 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A fun little fantasy romp with some surprising depth. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: The last thing half-dragon, half-fairy private investigator Twig Starfig wants to do is retrieve a stolen enchanted horn... Continue Reading →
Title: Rim Shot Author: Skyler M. Cates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Slower in pacing, Rim Shot was not a book that grabbed hold of me immediately and didn’t let go. Rather, it snuck up on me slowly and, little by little, grabbed more of my attention... Continue Reading →
Title: Ethan (True: Book One) Author: Rowan McBride Publisher: Loose Id (FREE Download) Length: 37 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This quick little read packed quite a punch and was extremely enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Ethan is a shapeshifter whose life force is rooted in the ability to love. When he is... Continue Reading →
Title: Wake-up Call Author: Becky Black Publisher: JMS Books Length: 56 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A quick and charming slow-burn romance that just makes you feel good. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When you live beside a cat café, it’s inevitable the fur will start flying eventually. Derek “Dez” Walker, a police officer wounded... Continue Reading →
Title: Ward & Weft Author: Parker Foye Publisher: Carina Press Length: 112 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: For me, this story needed much more detail to fill in a lot of blanks. It feels half-finished and I remain confused, like I got a summary of a story rather than a full-bodied one. Sadly,... Continue Reading →
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