Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Solitary Man Authors: Shira Anthony and Aisling Mancy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 304 Pages At a Glance: Solitary Man is action packed, suspenseful, has lots of dangerous moments, and it deals with important subject matter as well. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sparks fly when Chance meets tall, sexy Xav at a Wilmington... Continue Reading →
Title: Shiver (Unbreakable Bonds: Book One) Authors: Jocelyn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 301 Pages At a Glance: I seriously think this will be an exciting series. It left me hungry for more! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Lucas Vallois is always in control. He’s building an empire in the glittering city of... Continue Reading →
Title: Reaper Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 208 Pages At a Glance: Reaper has action, suspense, and two very likable MCs. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Leading a double life can be challenging, as Reaper well knows. Take one self-styled vigilante—Reaper. Add his alter ego, successful forty-one-year-old, investment counselor, Zack Ward. Then throw... Continue Reading →
Title: Electric Candle (The Sleepless City: Book Two) Author: Elizabeth Noble Narrator: Faust Kells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 49 minutes At a Glance: Even though this series is written by two different authors and performed by different narrators, it’s worth the read or the listen, whatever you prefer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Way Things Are Author: A.J. Thomas Narrator: Ron Herczig Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 20 minutes At a Glance: A.J. Thomas has created a realism and vibrant characters in such an entertaining story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A night of drunken confusion at nineteen resulted in Patrick Connelly fathering a child.... Continue Reading →
Title: Shades of Sepia (The Sleepless City: Book One) Author: Anne Barwell Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 59 Minutes At a Glance: I have now read the book and listened to the audio, so whichever you choose, I think you will be pleasantly entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A... Continue Reading →
Title: A Cowboy Out of Texas Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 13000 Words At a Glance: A Cowboy Out of Texas is a sweet, heartwarming little story, well written and keeps you interested in its characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sam Hawker’s fall off a bucking bronc at an event in Canada has left... Continue Reading →
Title: VanDoren’s Vice (Kansas City Heat: Book Seven) Author: Jenna Byrnes Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 115 Pages At a Glance: Murder, Danger, and lots of suspects makes for a fast-paced read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A detective and the head of security at a casino have something in common, don’t they? Perhaps more than... Continue Reading →
Title: The Claiming of Patrick Donnelly Author: Carol Lynne Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 99 Pages At a Glance: Carol Lynne creates another well done horror/paranormal story here, with dangerous spirits, satanic worship, possession and old tales of horror. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After taming the Ghosts of Alcatraz, Fisher Marx left his position... Continue Reading →
Title: Closing Ranks (Flesh: Book Four) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 244 Pages At a Glance: Closing Ranks is an extremely well written mystery/romance story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Internal Affairs investigator Jeremy Ranklin is looking into corruption within the Reno Police Department when he’s ordered to examine the suspicious death of... Continue Reading →
Title: Discovery (Drakyl Ranch: Book One) Author: Thianna Durston Publisher: NQWYE Press Pages/Word Count: 154 Pages At a Glance: Discovery is a good beginning to the Drakyl Ranch series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Living in Montana and working the ranch is all Aaron wants to do for the rest of his life. Diagnosed as allergic... Continue Reading →
Title: A Prayer for the Dead (A Tom and Stanley Novel) Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I was entertained by the entire series, and I look forward to the next mystery from Mr. Banis to see what he has in store for Tom and Stanley. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Gun (Hardy and Day: Book One) Author: BL Morticia Publisher: Entice by Booktrope Pages/Word Count: 55 Pages At a Glance: Under the Gun is really well written and has a good pace to it. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jaded by his lover leaving him for a woman, Camdyn Hardy is looking for... Continue Reading →
Title: Dark Economy Author: M. Keedwell Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 287 Pages At a Glance: Dark Economy is a jolly good story. This is my first time reading this author, and I was very impressed. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Love can’t stay buried. Medical student Cadell Meredith has been known to acquire “volunteers” from... Continue Reading →
Title: Underneath It All Author: Jack Bumgardner Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 53 Pages At a Glance: I found Underneath It All to be a good short story for a new mystery series, full of action and danger, fast paced and suspenseful. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When Crosby Comeaux, the owner of the only... Continue Reading →
Title: The Articles of Release (The Release Series: Book Two) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Just released from the military, wounded warrior Eric Tremaine is trying to put his life back together like the doctors reassembled his shattered leg. He’s a... Continue Reading →
Title: Dakota Skies Author: Taylin Clavelli Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages At a Glance: Dakota Skies is an Old Western saga, an entertaining story with plenty of action. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Born in the wrong time... In 1875 Dakota, Sheriff Jamie Carter has to hide his interest in men, even from... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dusty Hat Bar Author: L.J. Hamlin Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 96 Pages At a Glance: I liked Noah and Lennie, but the author’s writing style made the reading difficult at times. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Noah Kimberly walks into his usual bar, same as he does most Friday nights. It's surprisingly busy... Continue Reading →
Title: A Cop and a Con Author: Diedre O’Dare Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 23000 Words At a Glance: A Cop and a Con is well worth the read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When a cop and a newly released convict cross paths, few cons can expect anything but a cold shoulder and mistrust. Struggling... Continue Reading →
Title: Bulls & Blood (Blood and Thorn Ranch: Book One) Author: T.A. Chase Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 101 Pages At a Glance: I do think this particular story could have been a bit more polished, as you do have to read between the lines a bit, and, of course, not take it at all... Continue Reading →
Title: Unobtainable Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 13000 Words At a Glance: This was my first time reading author Shawn Lane, and I have to say that though the story is short, it’s also very good. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Scott O’Hara and Edgar Lopez have been partners in the homicide unit... Continue Reading →
Title: Hunted Author: Lourdes Skye Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 169 Pages At a Glance: Hunted is a first-time read from Lourdes Skye, and I was thoroughly entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Upon a dastardly escape from his sadistically abusive husband, Jace Vanderhuff embarks on a journey that’ll lead him into a dangerous realm... Continue Reading →
Title: Holding Out for a Fairy Tale (Least Likely Partnership: Book Two) Author: A.J. Thomas Narrator:: Jeff Gelder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 33 Minutes At a Glance: I wanted the audiobook to be as exciting as the book itself, but this performance left me wanting. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When his... Continue Reading →
Titles: Enigma and Blood and Dirt Author: Lloyd A. Meeker Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 54 and 148 Pages At a Glance: I have definitely become a fan of Lloyd A. Meeker and the Russ Morgan Mystery series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurbs: Enigma: Who’s blackmailing the high-profile televangelist whose son was famously cured of... Continue Reading →
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