Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Breaking Bonds (The Walker Boys: Book Two) Author: Ari McKay Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There are nice surprises in this book, and Dorian Bane narrates the slow burn romance with aplomb. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: From the frying pan... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mystery of the Curiosities (Snow & Winter: Book Two) Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 7 hours and 15 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I hope this series has a long run, and that Derrick McClain continues to narrate each new book. Buy this book for the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rancher's Son (Montana: Book Two) Author: RJ Scott Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 25 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a tightly packed story full of emotion and intrigue, and Crisden once again makes it worth the price of the book to join in the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Solitary Man Authors: Shira Anthony and Aisling Mancy Narrator: Jim Pelletier Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time:10 hours and 38 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a fine book with a complete story and believable resolution and a very satisfying conclusion. The narration is well above average and adds new levels to... Continue Reading →
Title: Romancing the Ugly Duckling (Romancing the...: Book Two) Author: Clare London Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 7 hours and 15 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Romancing the Ugly Duckling is good fun, and in the more than capable hands of Joel Leslie, it really comes to life in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Dim Sum Asylum Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 44 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I can’t recommend this book highly enough. Buy it, you need to have it in your collection if you like your M/M fiction to have more than one note.... Continue Reading →
Title: Forgotten Paradise Author: Shira Anthony Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a good buy for those who enjoy romance with a tad of suspense and a bit of fun. Like all romances, the HEA is inevitable, but getting there... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Cowboys and a Baby Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Dorian Bane gives life, light, and fun to this romp of a book. Tortuga’s words and his narration pair well and are meant to be enjoyed.... Continue Reading →
Title: Vassily the Beautiful (An Esto Universe Novel) Author: Angel Martinez Narrator: Greg Boudreaux Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Run Time: 8 hours and 1 minute Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Buy this book if you like space sagas with hot men in them. Buy the book if you are familiar with Martinez’s work. Buy the... Continue Reading →
Title: Pent Up Author: Damon Suede Narrator: Christopher Kipiniak Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 46 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The narration here takes Suede’s words and makes them come to life. The story is fully acted, and you can really get a feel for the emotions and motivations of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Cowboys Don’t Come Out Author: Tara Lain Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy the book, enjoy the narration, and get ready to have all kinds of fun with two cowboys who are building love and a family right before our eyes.... Continue Reading →
Title: You Are the Reason (A Novel in the Tav Series) Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Dave Gillies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While You Are the Reason is a book two, this is a standalone and you need not have read the first book to... Continue Reading →
Title: Add Love and Mix Author: Sean Michael Narrator: Steve Balderson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 18 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: This is an average narration. If you can pick it up on sale, you’ll enjoy it well enough. Buy the book to read along with the narration, though.... Continue Reading →
Title: Power Bottom? Author: Rowan McAllister Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy the book for the story and for the top-level narration. Look for the names of both the author and the narrator on future books for what surely will be... Continue Reading →
Title: Close to You (Sunshine and Happiness: Book Three) Author: Skylar M. Cates Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Hopefully Tristan James will continue to be the voice of the series as his is one of the more accomplished for this style of... Continue Reading →
Title: Everyday History Author: Alice Archer Narrator: Daan Stone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 53 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: You’ll enjoy Everyday History if you give it a chance to win your heart. By the end, you’ll be rooting for true love to take this couple to a happy place.... Continue Reading →
Title: Catch and Release (The Release: Book Three) Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Lou Lambert Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 16 minutes Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: I can recommend this book to anyone who likes western romances, and to those who like a little mystery with their hot men. Both the... Continue Reading →
Title: As You Wish (Shatterproof Bond: Book One) Author: Isobel Starling Narrator: Gary Furlong Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 4 hours and 9 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The sweet moments in this book outweigh its flaws. Buy it for the narration and try to forgive the cliffhanger-y ending. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: One wedding,... Continue Reading →
Title: Extrasensual Perception Author: Rayna Vause Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 45 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This narration is wonderful and rich. It is a great addition to the Dreamspun Desires series, and could get a series of its own with a reluctant psychic and skeptical... Continue Reading →
Title: Just Drive (Anchor Point: Book One) Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 17 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As this well-written story by L. A. Witt evolves, Russo captures every nuance of the characters and gives the listener an audio treat. Reviewed By: Mike... Continue Reading →
Title: Open Road Author: M.J. O’Shea Narrator: Robbie D Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Let me begin this review by saying I really liked the story. Like most romance books, it has a few plot holes that are easy to forgive. That being said, this... Continue Reading →
Title: The Straight Boyfriend (Loving You: Book Three) Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a true romance, one I highly recommend. Buy the book. If you enjoy this genre, you just may find a new favorite. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Aaron Hall has never been... Continue Reading →
Title: Until You (At First Sight: Book Three) Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Klune and Lesley lead with their talent and their hearts. The combination of the two is not to be missed. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Together with... Continue Reading →
Title: Don’t Twunk with My Heart (Loving You: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: It really is great to see an author provide everything needed for a great story, and then to have the narrator take the words... Continue Reading →
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