Review: Stronghold by Nicki Bennett and Ariel Tachna

Title: Stronghold (All for Love: Book Three) Authors: Nicki Bennett and Ariel Tachna Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: In my opinion, Stronghold is by far the best love story in the All for Love series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: “Are you surprised that strength is drawn to strength?”... Continue Reading →

Review: A Mystic Moon by Owen Keehnen

Title: A Mystic Moon Author: Owen Keehnen Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 49 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I found this short story to be well written and entertaining. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dissatisfied in his relationship and his life, Mark is on the brink of having an affair. On the night of... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: Ace in the Hole by Ava Drake – Narrated by John Solo

Title: Ace in the Hole (Wild Cards: Book One) Author: Ava Drake Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 43 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: John Solo brought out the humor, emotions, and a serious side to his narration. Between the e-book, audiobook, or both, I’d pick both. Reviewed... Continue Reading →

Review: Goldilocks by Scarlet Blackwell

Title: Goldilocks (Frozen: Book Two) Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 99 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Ms. Blackwell does such a fantastic job with the creation of Marshall and Luka’s characters, and even though the story is short, you just know that the MCs are made for each other. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →

Review and Giveaway: A Cowboy’s Home by RJ Scott

Title: A Cowboy’s Home (Montana: Book Three) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 300 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: A Cowboy's Home isn't just a quick falling in love story between Sam and Justin. It’s a story about two men who have to heal and put the past behind them... Continue Reading →

Review: Seven-Card Stud by Ava Drake

Title: Seven-Card Stud (Wild Cards: Book Two) Author: Ava Drake Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 242 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I can’t say enough about Ava Drake and the Wild Cards, series. It’s absolutely entertaining and suspenseful. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Temptation, peril, and dirty poker. Love is a high-stakes game. When... Continue Reading →

Review: Closer by Morning by Thom Collins

Title: Closer by Morning Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 237 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This is excellently written and one of the most intense murder mysteries that I’ve read in a while. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Passion and love bring them together. Murder could tear them apart. When Matt Blyth,... Continue Reading →

Review: The Dark Side by Laura Baumbach

Title: The Dark Side (Reese Holt: Book One) Author: Laura Baumbach Publisher: MLR Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This was an absolute page turner for me, and I can’t wait to see what Ms. Baumbach does with the Reese Holt series next. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kidnap victim Alex Throne... Continue Reading →

Review: Playing With Fire by Dirk Greyson

Title: Playing With Fire Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Dirk Greyson delivers a really good psychological mystery, and delves deep into the investigation and the profiling of a killer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jim Crawford was born wealthy, but he turned his back on it to... Continue Reading →

Review: Winter Kills by J.P. Bowie

Title: Winter Kills (Season of Murders: Book Four) Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: MLR Press Length: 119 Pages (Kindle) Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All-in-all, this was a really good read and I was sort of disappointed it had to end. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A dancer and a detective are thrown together by fate -... Continue Reading →

Review: Torch by Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott

Title: Torch (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Three) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 287 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Torch is power-packed with high emotion, action, destruction, and with shocking and heartbreaking moments that you won’t see coming. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Nine months ago, Rowan Ward thought he had it... Continue Reading →

Review: The Vampire and the G.I. by J.P. Bowie

Title: The Vampire and the G.I. Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 164 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I don’t read many vampire stories unless they pique my interest, but J.P. Bowie has brought me back into the fold with this smartly written story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The Middle... Continue Reading →

Review: Friendly Fire by Cari Z.

Title: Friendly Fire Author: Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 252 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This book was absolutely entertaining! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Elliot McKenzie is the king of reinvention. Five years after losing his job and his lover and almost going to prison, his self-help program, Charmed Life, is more... Continue Reading →

Montana Series Recap Tour and Giveaway: The Rancher’s Son by RJ Scott

Title: The Rancher’s Son (Montana: Book Two) Series Info: Crooked Tree Ranch || The Rancher's Son || A Cowboy's Home Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 200 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: The Rancher’s Son is exciting, suspenseful, and a nicely plotted mystery with lots of high emotion. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →

Review: Lone Star on a Cowboy Heart by Marie S. Crosswell

Title: Lone Star on a Cowboy Heart Author: Marie S. Crosswell Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 107 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Aromantic, Asexual, Biromantic, Poly At a Glance: The only issue I had with Lone Star on a Cowboy Heart was the verbiage; otherwise, I thought there were some truly emotional moments in this... Continue Reading →

Review: Locke & Blade by Lynn Lorenz

Title: Locke & Blade (Locke & Blade of Waterford Patrol: Book One) Author: Lynn Lorenz Publisher: MLR Press Length: 105 Pages (Kindle) Category: Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: I’m usually not into stories with “majik” and elves, but I have to say Locke & Blade was different, fun and entertaining for me. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →

Review: Happy Birthday by B.D. Roca

Title: Happy Birthday Author: B.D. Roca Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: For a short novella, this was definitely suspenseful, fast paced and powerful. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jake Rushman is on the run, but it’s too late. He’s being tracked by an expert. Motorcycle Club Enforcer Nick is tough,... Continue Reading →

Review: Emergence Is the Process by H. Beryl

Title: Emergence Is the Process Author: H. Beryl Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 82 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: H. Beryl has created an excellent murder mystery with suspense and danger. Not only is the plot expertly laid out but she takes us through the progression of solving a serial murder. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →

Review: A Mended Man by Jaime Reese

Title: A Mended Man (The Men of Halfway House: Book Four) Author: Jaime Reese Publisher: Self-Published Length: 445 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: What really held this lengthy novel together was the many special moments and camaraderie with all the guys that have made this an entertaining series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A story... Continue Reading →

Review: Buried Secrets by Hank Edwards

Title: Buried Secrets Author: Hank Edwards Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 153 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Hank Edwards had me from the very start of Buried Secrets; it was so good I couldn’t put it down, and it had me on the edge of my seat. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Bryson... Continue Reading →

Review: Pinkerton Man Series: Books One and Two by C.J. Baty

Title: Pinkerton Man Series: Books One and Two Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Length: 133 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Pinkerton Man series is entertaining, well written and easy to follow as C.J. Baty takes us back to the old west, to the year 1895. Both storylines are suspenseful,... Continue Reading →

Review: Commitment Ranch by BA Tortuga

Title: Commitment Ranch (Leaning N: Book One) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I usually really enjoy BA Tortuga’s books, but Commitment Ranch got me a little frustrated. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A fist fight, a snowstorm, a stolen kiss in the barn... and a second... Continue Reading →

Review: A Lethal Mistake by Scotty Cade

Title: A Lethal Mistake (Bissonet & Cruz Investigations: Book Three) Author: Scotty Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I love Scotty Cade’s stories, especially the books in the Bissonet & Cruz Investigations series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Beau Bissonet and Tollison Cruz are back, along with Bruce, Auggie, and... Continue Reading →

Review: Cougar Chaos by A.J. Marcus

Title: Cougar Chaos (Mountain Mysteries: Book Four) Author: A.J. Marcus Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you are a true lover of nature’s beauty and wildlife, you will never regret reading A.J. Marcus’s Mountain Spirit Mysteries series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Parks and Wildlife Officer Brock Summers-Weir and his... Continue Reading →

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