Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Southernmost Murder Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I was really entertained by the plot and characters, and I get the feeling that readers will just adore Aubrey and Jun, and beg for more. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Aubrey Grant lives in the tropical paradise of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Protector Author: N.L. Gassert Publisher: MLR Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Mystery/Thriller, Contemporary At a Glance: The Protector was originally published in 2008, and then re-released by MLR in 2017, and I thought, how did I miss this the first time around? It’s a fast-paced novel, with action, danger and snarky humor. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Quality of Mercy (Bent Oak Saga: Book Two) Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: The Quality of Mercy is very well written and just a sweet love story with moments of humor and drama. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Gil Porter and Matt Grayson’s Bent... Continue Reading →
Title: Reckless Behavior (Bad Behavior: Book Three) Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Action/Thriller At a Glance: Reckless Behavior goes from a somewhat tension filled dinner to terror filled kidnappings. It’s fast paced, filled with danger, tense moments and a roller coaster ride of emotions. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Forever Haunt (The Jimmy McSwain Files: Book Five) Author: Adam Carpenter Publisher: MLR Press Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Adam Carpenter never fails to make the Jimmy McSwain series emotional on all levels. Family, friends, relationships, different clients and cases always leave me wanting more from this outstanding series. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunburnt Author: Joey Jameson Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 161 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Sunburnt is an absolute, mind-boggling page turner!! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Lenox Winter is the son of rock royalty. Although born into the London elite, his laid-back style and relaxed vibe has always made him feel better suited... Continue Reading →
Title: Suspicious Behavior Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 280 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Suspicious Behavior is suspenseful, action packed, and we get to watch Corliss and Darren go through the pains of staying focused and following the process of investigating a mind-boggling murder spree. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: Getting His Man (Getting His Man: Book One) Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I really have to commend B.G. Thomas for taking a chance and bringing an old classic movie/music feel to this storyline, in a modern day setting. It brought back memories... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Flint (Carlisle Deputies: Book One) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Andrew Grey has constructed a plot that offers mild suspense—you never know what will happen next. This was an interesting look into the corruption surrounding a high-profile judge and his associates. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhino Ash (Saturday Barbies: Book Two) Author: Lindsey Black Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 295 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Lindsey Black doesn’t disappoint with Rhino Ash. It’s suspenseful, dangerous, exciting, and has lots of emotional moments. It also has just the right amount of seriousness melded with hilarity. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Ashley... Continue Reading →
Title: A Warfield Christmas (The Warfield Hotel Mysteries: Book Four) Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Self-Published Length: 80 Pages Category: Holiday, Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A Warfield Christmas is an easy and delightful read, with a bit of a mystery, and I wanted more. But, it absolutely provided a little of all the right emotions... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deadly Lies (The Dominic Delingpole Mysteries: Book Two) Author: David C. Dawson Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 210 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: While I had a problem with some contradictions in Jonathan's behavior in this open relationship, I didn't let it get in the way of the solid mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: Throwaway Author: Jon Keys Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 45 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Throwaway is an easy and quick read, with a little drama and some heartfelt moments. I thought the author did a really nice job of giving insight into Garrett and Trevor’s characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Garrett escaped the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Coach Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 33 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Thom Collins’ stories never disappoint me. The Coach is a short story with a solid plot. Both Cole’s and Josh’s characters were well developed. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A routine assignment unlocks the secrets of his past. News... Continue Reading →
Title: Undercover Star Author: Jackie Keswick Publisher: Self-Published Length: 130 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Adventure At a Glance: Undercover Star is a really great suspense/romance novel from Jackie Keswick. It’s nicely paced and keeps you interested at every turn. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It sounds like the stupidest idea in the history of stupid ideas. Detective... Continue Reading →
Title: Broken Sun (City to City: Book Two) Author: B.D. Roca Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 286 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: B.D. Roca delivers the type of novel I crave. It’s gritty, suspenseful, violent, dark, and offers many emotional and powerful moments between Morgan and Luc. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: James Morgan: outlaw in... Continue Reading →
Title: Hurricane (Stormy Weather: Book Three) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Stormy Weather is just a wonderful, simple series of two men who really love with all their heart. I enjoyed the entire series: the storylines, the great characters, and BA Tortuga’s unique writing style. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: A Matter of Courage (Hong Kong Nights: Book Two) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 247 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Drama At a Glance: Besides the fact I got a great story, I like J.C. Long’s style of writing. He keeps the chapters short and meaningful, and I’m ready for book three!! Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Patterns Uncharted (Patterns: Book Four) Author: Suede Delray Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Patterns Uncharted is action packed, with danger, murder, drama, humor and lots of love, and it all rolls into a great page-turner. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: At this point in their lives Dominick and Rob... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wounded Warrior (Rocking W: Book One) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 217 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great start to the Rocking W series from BA Tortuga. The storyline is full of drama, humor, support from friends and heartwarming family moments. There’s lots of love here, and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Elevator Murders Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 123 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: The Elevator Murders is just the right length to offer a good murder mystery. Edward Kendrick always seems to find a new path to creating an interesting whodunnit, never letting up on the suspense, danger... Continue Reading →
Title: Foxglove Copse (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 245 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I have to say I enjoyed Alex Beecroft’s writing style in this novel set in the small Cornish seaside town. It’s somewhat mystical, with suspense and danger, magic and a few scenes that are... Continue Reading →
Title: Hell and Back Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All in all, this was a very good mystery with great characters, and I was thoroughly entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Seventeen years ago, Forge Reynolds fell in love… and had his heart broken. When Staff... Continue Reading →
Title: Psycho Romeo (Ward Security: Book One) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Psycho Romeo is a great debut in the Ward Security series. This is an in-depth look into both of these men’s lives, and the plot was suspenseful and has a lot... Continue Reading →
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