Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Romancing the Ugly Duckling Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m such a fan of these Dreamspun books. I know I’m going to get a happily ever after, and that the road will not necessarily be smooth, but the ride will definitely be worth it.... Continue Reading →
Title: Inches of Trust Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: JMS Books Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary, Anthology At a Glance: This is a lovely slow-building love story between two very different men who learn to trust each other despite past experiences. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: 2nd Edition When architect Brian Townsend meets a man dressed as... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Lessons (Winter Ball: Book Two) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 25 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Oh my god, I love Mason, a fantastic character we met in Winter Ball, and I loved his story. As usual, Nick J. Russo provides the... Continue Reading →
Title: Rediscovering Himself (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book Forty) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 108 Pages At a Glance: This one didn’t really work for me—one of the weaker books in this series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Freedom takes all forms, including how to learn to live with yourself…and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rainbow Clause Author: Beth Bolden Publisher: Self-Published Length: 324 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I mostly really enjoyed this story of Colin and Nick, and would certainly read another story from this author. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Heisman winner. Member of the National Championship team. NFL Rookie of the Year. Quarterback Colin... Continue Reading →
Title: Everything Changes Author: Melanie Hansen Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is my first book by Melanie Hansen, but it certainly won’t be the last. I really like her writing style! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: What happens when friendship catches fire?... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs of Life Author: Melanie Hansen Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 22 minutes At a Glance: While not as affecting for me as the first book in this series, this is a well written story of two damaged characters who really have to work for their happy ending.... Continue Reading →
Title: Tall, Dark and Deported Author: Bru Baker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story was adorable and I loved both MCs. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Crossing the border into love. Snap decisions and misguided ideas bring Portuguese national Mateus Fontes and businessman Crawford Hargrave together at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Times My Best Friend Kissed Me Author: Anna Martin Narrator: Jesse Cota Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: I’m a big fan of this author, but I had trouble connecting with this story for some reason. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: and One Time I Kissed Him... Continue Reading →
Title: The Virgin Manny Author: Amy Lane Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 49 minutes At a Glance: A cute manny story with an unlikely hero who saves the day--and a family. John Solo’s narration adds that little something extra that takes this trope to a new level. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Truth is Even Stranger (A Paranormal’s Love: Book Nineteen) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 111 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: While following the formula, this installment is a level above the usual, starring compelling main characters with more than interesting backstories—and there are more Gargoyles on the way! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Snapshots Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As a lover of short stories, I really enjoyed this collection from a writer who knows how to do them well. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Whatever your romance reading preference — gay virgin, opposites attract, friends to lovers, or... Continue Reading →
Title: Save the Date Authors: Annabeth Albert and Rebecca Qualls Publisher: Self-Published Length: 128 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I found this to be a really enjoyable story with a nice balance of sweetness and heat. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Randall Young has one duty as his sister’s “man of honor”: to ensure she... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dandelion for Tulip (Beings in Love: Book Six) Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 41 minutes Category: High Fantasy/Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I really liked this story when I read it, but sadly the narration didn’t really work for me on this one. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Ball Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is just a really good friends-to-lovers story that I loved hearing Nick Russo perform, continuing in a series of great performances. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Through a... Continue Reading →
Title: Momo: My Everything Author: Posy Robert Publisher: Self-Published Length: 95 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An interesting opposites attract story that I enjoyed, and wished for even more. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Brave the spotlight for the man he loves, or stay alone in the shadows… William Harris is a reserved man, private... Continue Reading →
Title: Taming War (A Loving Nip: Book Twelve) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 93 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This is an entertaining episode in this series, with a new twist that shifts the paradigm of mates, beloveds and animas. Recommended especially for fans of the series and Charlie Richards paranormal... Continue Reading →
Title: Counting Down (Counting #2) Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another frustrating episode for Marcus and Henry that keeps them off-kilter and needing to work together as a team. I liked this continuing story; we get a clear idea of Marcus’s fantasy about what’s going to... Continue Reading →
Title: A Fortunate Blizzard Author: L.C. Chase Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 15 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: The real beauty of this story is the blossoming of Marcus—from uptight, isolated, laser-focused lawyer to actual friend, colleague and lover—further enhanced by Nick J. Russo’s narration.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate (Beings in Love: Book Three) Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 43 minutes At a Glance: This is a sweetly romantic, but also a sexy, love story, between two very different people who get a second chance. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Cowboys and a Baby Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I find these Dreamspun Desires books to be a fun and happy diversion from real life—particularly these days. This story is a complete hoot! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: A little bundle of joy means... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hated Finn (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book Thirty-nine) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 113 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Yes, it’s a formulaic series, but I especially enjoyed the chemistry of this couple and their journey together. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: A cage of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Fate (Moments in Time: Book Five) Author: Karen Stivali Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is truly a beautifully written love story between two pretty dissimilar guys who overcome the odds. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bryan Dane’s been living the dream—photography student by day, up-and-coming rocker... Continue Reading →
Title: His Heart’s Desire (The Looking Glass: Book Three) Author: Penny Brandon Publisher: Loose Id Length: 178 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: I was intrigued to find out details about Simon, the keeper of the mirror. Recommended for fans of this series, and lovers of romance with a bit of magic. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
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