Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Closets Are for Clothes Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books (Expanded 2nd Edition) Length: 136 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed this coming out story that takes some interesting turns. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Mike’s life is carefully compartmentalized. He’s deep in the closet to his family back in Kansas, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Re-Ignition Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: MLR Press Length: 42 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed the way the relationship built naturally and was rooting for Griff and Sean to get it together and figure out that they belonged with each other. Recommended, particularly for short story lovers. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Contingency Plan Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Length: 28 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: This is a delightful story that introduces us to Princes Marcelo and Efren, a seemingly unlikely pair. I sure hope the author decides to continue their story! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: A sheltered prince. A sudden death.... Continue Reading →
Title: Spencer Cohen: Book One Series: The Spencer Cohen Series Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: N.R. Walker is a masterful storyteller, an auto-buy author for me for years now, and this series is no exception. In the more than capable... Continue Reading →
Title: Bite Me Series: Kitchen Gods: Book One Author: Beth Bolden Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 356 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed watching these two very different people figure out how they could work, and work together as well. Highly recommended, especially for fans of enemies-to-lovers stories. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Talented... Continue Reading →
Title: American Road Trip Author: Sarah Black Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 86 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Welcome back, Sarah Black! As always, this is a strong, character driven story where the setting is a vibrant and vital aspect of the story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: A single moment—or a single mistake—can change everything.... Continue Reading →
Title: Crazy Love Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: JMS Books Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While this is an interesting and compelling book, I felt that there was just a bit too much going on in the story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Billy spends his evenings dreaming of love and excitement. His roommate... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Home Series: A Kind of Stories: Book Four Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Seth Clayton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 56 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a story of friends-to-lovers, coming out and facing the past. It was another enjoyable listening experience from this very reliable... Continue Reading →
Title: Return to Biker Lane Series: Kontra’s Menagerie: Book 21 Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 79 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Not my favorite of the series, this one felt a bit rushed and ends rather abruptly. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: On the Road: A series of unexpected meetings bring a... Continue Reading →
Title: Something’s Brewing at Joe’s Author: SJD Peterson Narrator: Chase Johnson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 30 minutes At a Glance: I mostly liked this story, although some elements of the work part of it were a bit over the top for me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The promise of a dream... Continue Reading →
Title: Prise de Fer Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: JMS Books Length: 47 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: I found this to be an interesting and slightly different take on shifters that worked well in this rather sweet romance. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Chemistry major Kelly Hendrick has lusted after his analytical chemistry professor... Continue Reading →
Title: Their Life As They Live It Series: Perspectives: Book Four Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Briggs-King Books Length: 239 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is another wonderfully emotional read that gives great insight into this world through the lens of Gabe’s dads and their relationship. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: “Happiness is not a... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanted, a Gentleman Author: KJ Charles Narrator: Greg Patmore Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 40 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: This is a thoroughly entertaining historical brought to life by a fabulous narrator, who was new to me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: By the good offices of Riptide Publishing KJ... Continue Reading →
Title: The Misletoe Kiss Author: Ruby Moone Publisher: JMS Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday At a Glance: I thoroughly enjoyed this historical holiday novella about two lonely men who manage to overcome some terrible circumstances to find a happy ending. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Widowed bookseller Lawrence Fenton has spent a lonely lifetime... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweeter Than Honey Author: Jessica Payseur Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 50 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sadly, this story didn’t work for me, with an ending which seemed to come out of nowhere. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bradley Kim is just trying to make the time without his boyfriend Lance go by... Continue Reading →
Title: Train to Somewhere (Before . . . and After: Book Three) Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 75 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Sorry to say this story didn’t work for me on any level. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: It was only a game. Wasn’t it? At a party one... Continue Reading →
Title: Counting on You (Counting: Book Three) Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 91 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: My favorite of the series! Henry and Marcus are finally sharing their fears and risking their hearts. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Henry and Marc can’t seem to catch a break. They’ve had two disastrous... Continue Reading →
Title: The Last Gift Author: Chrissy Munder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 48 pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: I was completely charmed by this slow-burn and delightfully sweet story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: College student Nick Reed works late shift at a convenience store and dreams of graduation, a job he can be proud... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mature Man’s Guide to Surviving Change Author: Chris Scully Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 59 pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: This is a heart-warming friends to lovers, second chance love story, with sweet and humorous moments that I thoroughly enjoyed. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In the sunny playground of Palm Springs, growing... Continue Reading →
Title: Trust in the Fast Lane Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: JMS Books Length: 92 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Once again, this author is able to tell a complete story in this example of her aptitude for the satisfying novella. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Chicago PD Detective Michael Branham reluctantly calls in the federal... Continue Reading →
Title: Silken Author: Isobel Starling Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 2 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I wasn’t completely pulled into this story, it is a short erotic tale handled skillfully by the always mesmerizing Gomez Pugh. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Matthew Fisher loved being a dancer, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Renewing the Fireworks (Wolves of Stone Ridge, #41.5) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 22 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This short, hot novella gives us a glimpse at the “softer side” of one of my favorite characters, Jared Templeton. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Renewing the fireworks can... Continue Reading →
Title: Wedding Favors (Bluewater Bay: Book Seven) Author: Anne Tenino Narrator Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 14 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had forgotten how much I enjoy Anne Tenino’s writing. The dialogue and the characters and the setting pulled me into this story, immediately. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mystery of Nevermore (Snow & Winter: Book One) Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 7 hours and 58 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This story was a strong start to this new series from a writer I’ve been watching. I can’t wait to listen to the next... Continue Reading →
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