Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (A States of Love Story) Author: L.A. Merrill Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 74 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This was my first time reading L.A. Merrill, and I found this story to be entertaining and fun. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: David Marks is looking for the perfect place... Continue Reading →
Title: Not a Big Deal Author: Nina R. Schluntz Publisher: MLR Press Length: 173 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was thoroughly entertained by Not a Big Deal. If you’re looking for a quick read with an interesting plot, give this one a try. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Conspiracies surface in the racist police... Continue Reading →
Title: By the Numbers (Sanctuary: Book Ten) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 136 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This book is a great ending to this long-running series! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Secrets and lies threaten Brandon and Daniel’s new love. Brandon Hoselton is running scared, finding security in his... Continue Reading →
Title: Liar, Liar Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: TA Moore didn’t disappoint with this suspense, espionage thriller. Liar, Liar is a fast-paced page turner. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Just another day at the office. For some people that means spreadsheets, and for others it’s stitching endless... Continue Reading →
Title: Fragile Brilliance Author: Eliot Parker Publisher: Roundfire Books Length: 304 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Fragile Brilliance is a first time read for me by Eliot Parker. I really liked this fast paced, action thriller, mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When off-duty Charleston police sergeant Ronan McCullough responds to the assault of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghostly Investigations Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 114 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: This is a well plotted murder/paranormal mystery, with some interesting questions about death. I really liked Jon, who had a sadness about him but kept his sense of humor, and Brody, who’s snarky but turns out to... Continue Reading →
Title: Icarus Ascending (LA Private Detectives: Book One) Author: Lee James Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 240 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Icarus Ascending is suspenseful, horrifying and gives us insight into the mind of a killer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kirk MacGregor loves to win—whether through his critically acclaimed oil paintings or on the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ornamental Hermit (DS Billings Victorian Mysteries: Book Two) Author: Olivier Bosman Publisher: Rocket Man Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I thought the 1890s was captured really well in this novel, especially Scotland Yard and the various areas of England. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The year is 1890. Detective... Continue Reading →
Title: Risky Behavior (Bad Behavior: Book One) Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 319 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense/Thiller At a Glance: Andreas and Darren are two opposite characters, but I liked their chemistry and how they interacted with each other. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It’s day one of Darren Corliss’s career as... Continue Reading →
Title: Come to the Oaks: The Story of Ben and Tobias Author: Bryan T. Clark Publisher: Self-Published Length: 267 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: As the author stated this novel is not meant to depict actual events of slavery, but it does reflect the times and gives a better understanding of slavery in America.... Continue Reading →
Title: Devour (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Four) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 249 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Suspense At a Glance: The writing team of Drake and Elliott never failed to keep me wanting more throughout the Unbreakable Bonds series, and they saved the best for last. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: an Pierce... Continue Reading →
Title: Barbed Wire Cowboy Author: Renee Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Length: 362 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Renee Stevens brings readers a powerful story of two cowboys who are trying to find their way through the ups and downs of life. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After having been kicked off the family ranch by... Continue Reading →
Title: Just a Cowboy (Riding Cowboy Flats: Book Two) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Julia Talbot’s easy storytelling style is just a delight. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Can an old-fashioned cowboy and a young man on the run from his dark past find a future... Continue Reading →
Title: Seashores of Old Mexico Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 55 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In her own unique style of writing and storytelling, BA Tortuga gives readers a sweet short story about two men who are just finding each other. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After a bar fight gone horribly... Continue Reading →
Title: Leap of Faith (FireWorks Security: Book One) Author: Jackie Keswick Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 125 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Jackie Keswick delivers with this action-packed suspense thriller, and I can’t wait for the sequel. This was an absolute page turner for me. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Close friends and partners at... Continue Reading →
Title: No Pressure (Accidental Roots: Book Two) Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: What really clicked for me about this sequel was the way Elle Keaton gives readers an in-depth look at the diversity of Buck and Joey’s personalities and upbringing. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Joey James... Continue Reading →
Title: Gods of Vengeance Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 34 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you’re looking for a good short thriller, Gods of Vengeance is worth the read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: United in passion. Driven by vengeance. Owen Hazard, a young farmer, is dead. Murdered while he tried to... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Rain (Carlisle Cops: Book Three) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: What makes the Carlisle Cops so special is the great characters who return in each book and have become an extended family to one another in this series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Since... Continue Reading →
Title: Crime Wave (The Jimmy McSwain Files: Book Two) Author: Adam Carpenter Publisher: MLR Press Length: 238 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Jimmy McSwain Files is a smartly written detective series; the plots are genius and get better with each new installment. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jimmy McSwain returns to help his sister's... Continue Reading →
Title: Crashing Waves (The Warfield Hotel Mysteries: Book Two) Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Bottom Drawer Publishing Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: C.J. Baty has created a good, tension and danger filled mystery with old southern family history and drama, and where everyone seems to have their own secrets. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: To Steal His Heart (Matt Glenn: Book One) Author: Alec Nortan Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 123 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I have to say I liked the idea and plot of this story, and while the writing is somewhat simplistic, it makes for a fast read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The best... Continue Reading →
Title: Storm Season (Accidental Roots: Book One) Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Dirty Dog Press Length: 308 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: To those who love a good mystery, be sure to put this one on your list. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: They say you can’t go home again, Adam Klay doesn’t intend to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mystery of the Curiosities (Snow & Winter: Book Two) Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I really liked book one in this series, but with this sequel, it gets even better. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Life has been pretty great for Sebastian Snow. The Emporium... Continue Reading →
Title: Not Your Average Man Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 133 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Edward Kendrick hooked me again with this intriguing story about how lives change after a tragedy. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: I was an average man, not at all violent, until a bastard tricked my best... Continue Reading →
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