Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Perfect Day Series: New Milton: Book One Author: Sally Malcolm Publisher: Carina Press Length: 187 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: But for one admittedly personal niggle that jerked me clean out of the story for a moment, Perfect Day is just about the perfect read if you’re looking for a second chances romance... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Prince Series: The Christmas Angel Collection Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 146 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: While not a favorite holiday offering from this author, if I found myself, in the end, wishing I'd had the chance to get to know Marc and Raphael a bit better,... Continue Reading →
Title: Invitation to the Dance Author: Tamara Allen Publisher: Self-Published Length: 258 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: While I perhaps wasn’t quite as charmed by this offering as I have been by some of Allen's previous novels, I enjoyed the story nonetheless, becoming fully invested in Charlie's and Will's assignment, their relationship, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowball's Chance Series: Ice and Snow Christmas: Book Three Author: Jocelynn Drake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 142 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Snowball's Chance is a sweet, low angst, sexy and romantic, Holiday Romance lover's treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Christmas is a time of love, second chances…and getting stuck on... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Around the Corner Series: A New Milton Novella Author: Sally Malcolm Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 117 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Love Around the Corner is such a satisfying read, every bit as endearing as its cover and perfect for snuggling up with on a cold winter day. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Homecoming Series: Christmas Angel Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 79 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: L.A. Witt did everything right in this story, from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: August 1939. Roger Miller and Jack O’Brien have been close since childhood. By the time they realize... Continue Reading →
Title: Rough Trade Series: Woodbury Boys: Book Three Author: Sidney Bell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 496 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rough Trade is a gorgeous addition to this series of books. It’s every bit as gut-wrenching as I expected Ghost’s story would be, but through the painful journey of him becoming ‘real’, there... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Angel Series: The Christmas Angel: Book One Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 121 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: While there were a couple of little niggles that prevented me from becoming fully grounded in its 18th century setting, I enjoyed this sweet and emotionally effective love story as... Continue Reading →
Title: Old Acquaintance Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 147 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Old Acquaintance is a thoroughly enjoyable and happy-making holiday read, complete with smiles, sighs, and those heartwarming moments we all love. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: There are two sides to every story, even those buried in... Continue Reading →
Title: Playing in the Dark Series: Glasgow Lads: Book Four Author: Avery Cockburn Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 472 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As usual, Avery Cockburn manages to balance everything in this book so well, bringing all the varying plotlines and focal points together in a way that no one thing eclipses the... Continue Reading →
Title: Bird Meets Cage Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 64 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Bird Meets Cage delivers an emotional punch in a small package. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: He called himself Stardust, but one of my friends told me his name was Jean. I met him during the summer I... Continue Reading →
Title: Oz Series: Finding Home: Book One Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 287 Pages Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: Oz and Silas left my heart in a shmoopy little puddle of joy. This book is every bit as hope-filled and touching as the series title, Finding Home, suggests. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Winterbourne’s Christmas Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 108 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Holiday Romance At a Glance: A little naughty and a little spice add to the sweet confessions and heartfelt moments of Mr. Winterbourne's Christmas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lysander Winterbourne has been living happily at Edgeley Park for the last... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Frosty Pants Series: Home for the Holidays: Book One Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 281 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: The residual joy of Joel and Casey’s new beginning is the stuff of holiday romance, so give yourself the gift of a smile and read this book. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Criminal Past Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book Six Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 589 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Hazard and Somerset series is profound; from execution to engagement, it’s one of the best series I’ve ever experience and is, without a doubt, the best I’ve read this year. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Omega Objection Series: San Andreas Pack: Book Two Author: G.L. Carriger Publisher: Self-Published Length: 317 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: G.L. Carriger’s San Andreas Shifters series has taken the concept of pack and chosen family and, most especially, the roles of Alpha, Beta, and Omega, and made them into something just... Continue Reading →
Title: Phin’s Christmas Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 102 Pages Category: Holiday, Historical At a Glance: There is a cup of cheer and then some to celebrate in Phin’s Christmas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Doubt invades a fairy-tale holiday. Excited to celebrate his first Christmas with his true love, Phin Abernathy searches for the... Continue Reading →
Title: Green Death Author: Madeleine Ribbon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 394 Pages Category: Alt U/Dystpoian At a Glance: Green Death is fast paced and smart, the tension and trials are complemented by the intrigue and betrayal, and the sharp dialogue adds to everything that worked for me in this book along with the premise, the desire... Continue Reading →
Title: The Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Series: Stoker & Bash: Book Two Author: Selina Kray Publisher: Self-Published Length: 401 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is another excellent outing for Stoker, Bash, and company and once again, the cover is a beautiful complement to the story inside. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When... Continue Reading →
Title: A Hymn in the Silence Series: Dark Is the Night: Book Two Authors: Kelley York and Rowan Altwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 198 Pages Category: Historical, Horror At a Glance: One of the singular highlights of York and Altwood's collaboration on this series is their ability to draw every scene, whether it be terrifying... Continue Reading →
Title: Nova Praetorian Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 394 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: There were many things that worked for me in Nova Praetorian, and they all came together in a rather beautiful way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Quintus Furius Varus is one of the best lanistas in Rome. Tall and... Continue Reading →
Title: Crashing Upwards Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 284 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the end, I appreciated this story for the ease with which I fell for its characters and how it engaged my emotions in their simplest form. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Harper Jones is a professional bike courier, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Pack Up Your Troubles Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 132 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Fans of the author and fans of Historical Romance will each find something to love in this trilogy of stories. Pack Up Your Troubles is a treat for either, and is a book I enjoyed spending... Continue Reading →
Title: Life in Union Series: Summit City: Book Three Author: Ethan Day Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 257 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Life in Union is simply this: a sweet romance with a healthy side of humor and a soupçon of conflict to keep things real and remind us that into each relationship it's... Continue Reading →
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