Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Independence Day (What Happens in Vegas: Book One) Author: Christiane France Publisher: Loose Id Length: 134 Pages At a Glance: I enjoyed this second chance at love story—especially once the narcissistic character was out of the way. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Nick Gregorio is at a crossroads in his life. When his former lover,... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Nuts and Men (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: LE Franks Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 47 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This is a good start for a story, but the ending was a bit abrupt. Can we have more of these two, please? Reviewed By: Sadonna... Continue Reading →
Title: The Pirate’s Cove (Portland’s Men: Book Two) Author: Michelle King Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 83 Pages At a Glance: While stronger than the first book in this series, I was left vaguely unsatisfied by this rushed story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jamie loves Morgan and he has for years. He just couldn't tell... Continue Reading →
Title: Coercing Quinn (A Paranormal’s Love: Book Sixteen) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 106 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance, Shifters At a Glance: The story of Quinn, the paranormal hunter, and Taolma, the shifter, takes us to new places. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Into the Paranormal World: Change is never easy, but it is... Continue Reading →
Title: After the Snap Author: Peyton Miller Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 392 Pages At a Glance: There is promise in this debut novel, but there are a lot of issues that piled up and made me roll my eyes way too much. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Seth Mercer is at the top of his game... Continue Reading →
Title: Smoke & Mirrors (THIRDS: Book Seven) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 230 Pages At a Glance: Charlie Cochet delivers yet another roller coaster ride of emotions in this latest installment. It kept me on the edge of my seat from the first to the last page! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Life... Continue Reading →
Title: Butterball (Portland’s Men: Book One) Author: Michelle King Publisher: Loose Id Length: 37k Words Category: Contemporary Romance, BDSM At a Glance: I really wanted to like this book, but sadly it’s a miss for me that I can’t recommend. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: For Travis, it was business as usual at the office of... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Love (A Cambridge Fellows Mystery: Book One) Author: Charlie Cochrane Narrator: Phil Mayes Publisher: Self-published Run Time: 5 hours and 39 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense, Historical Romance At a Glance: Well, this is a delightful start to this historical series—with the perfect narrator who truly brings the story to life. Reviewed By: Sadonna... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Marriage and a Baby Carriage (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance, Short Story At a Glance: This was so cute and the characters so charming that I was racing through it to see what would happen next. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dandelion for Tulip (Beings in Love: Book Six) Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Fairy Tale At a Glance: Highly recommended for fans of a slow building story between two damaged guys who are both afraid that they can’t really have what they want. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stolen Suitor Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance, Western At a Glance: I really enjoyed this Dreamspun Desires genre story, but the accents threw me a bit in the narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: His future was set until a... Continue Reading →
Title: Status Update (#gaymers) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 189 Pages At a Glance: This story has opposites attract, a bit of angst, cute dogs, coming out and family drama. What more could you want?! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Adrian Gottlieb is winning at life. He's a successful video game designer with... Continue Reading →
Title: Seducing his Reluctant Vampire (A Loving Nip: Book Nine) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 92 Pages At a Glance: Seducing His Reluctant Vampire is one of my favorite installments of this series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Just a little Love Bite: Some bonds should never be forged, and others should never... Continue Reading →
Title: Torque Author: Charley Descoteaux Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 189 Pages At a Glance: This is a complex story of very diverse characters who somehow seem to be able to come together and work as an unconventional unit. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Sometimes letting things get complicated is the best way to figure it... Continue Reading →
Title: Ruby Red Booty Shorts and a Louisville Slugger Author: Lexi Ander Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 186 Pages Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Anyone who likes a fast-paced story of suspense and mystery, as well as some extended sexual tension, will find this a very worthwhile read. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild and Precious Author: CJane Elliott Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 2 hours and 34 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: An enjoyable, low-angst story of young people growing up and discovering who they are and what they want in life. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Aspiring writer Brent Granger has... Continue Reading →
Title: Claiming the Hunter (A Paranormal’s Love: Book Fifteen) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 109 Pages At a Glance: A strong entry in this series, a bit more humorous and touching than some—and there are gargoyle eggs! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Into the Paranormal World: To everything there is a season, including a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cattle Baron’s Bogus Boyfriend Author: Nicki Bennet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages At a Glance: This is another deliciously sweet treat from the Dreamspun Desires line that hits just the right trope buttons. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: It might be a sham to his boss, but it's all too real... Continue Reading →
Title: Sand-Man’s Family (Wild and Precious: Book Three) Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 125 Pages At a Glance: This was a quick and enjoyable read for me, and I definitely recommend it as a nice addition to this series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When Sandy Nixon’s conservative Catholic parents discover he’s had sex... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning to Love Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 228 Pages At a Glance: Highly recommended for those romantics who enjoy a story of perseverance and overcoming obstacles to find true love. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: After ten years away from home, bad boy caterer Gideon Marks has a lot to prove. Getting... Continue Reading →
Title: There You Are (Wild and Precious: Book Two) Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 122 Pages At a Glance: What an enjoyable follow up story for Cody! And in my favorite city, no less. :) Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bisexual musician Cody Bellstrom is a free spirit, easygoing and unattached. On a... Continue Reading →
Title: For the Last Time Author: AR Moler Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: A poignant story about two men who take quite a long time to get to the place where they should have been long before. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: It's not easy being blue -- a cop --... Continue Reading →
Title: ‘Til Death Do Us Part Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 212 Pages At a Glance: This is a gripping emotional story of two men who thought all was lost; then a miracle brings them back together. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Henry and Sam Miller-Greene are living the dream. They love their... Continue Reading →
Title: Kort’s Treasure (A Paranormal’s Love: Book 13) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 106 Pages At a Glance: In rather dramatic fashion, one more of the gargoyle clutch finds his mate and saves the day. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Into the Paranormal World: Putting your faith in the unknown can be terrifying,... Continue Reading →
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