Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Redemption (Diversion: Book Five) Author: Eden Winters Publisher: Rocky Ridge Pages/Word Count: 205 Pages At a Glance: I loved every second of Redemption. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Living is the easy part. Agent Lucky Lucklighter and his partner escaped Mexico alive, only to plunge into bureaucratic fallout from their mission. Hell, maybe Lucky should... Continue Reading →
Title: Hibernate with Me (Rhody & Brendan: Book 1.5) Author: Diana DeRicci Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: This is a fun and eventful Christmas follow-up to Rhody and Brendan’s romance. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Rhody is coming to Alaska for Christmas. Will Brendan get his Christmas wish? After an earthquake... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhody & Brendan (Storming Love: Earthquake) Author: Diana DeRicci Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 76 Pages At a Glance: An interesting weaving—a disaster story with a shifter story—that begins an unconventional romance I hope we get to see more of. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Rhody Witte is on his way to Alaska for two... Continue Reading →
Title: Full Moon Dating: Gage and Hamish Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: I really liked this short and very hot story – so much so that I promptly went out and bought the rest of the stories in this series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Cat shifter Gage... Continue Reading →
Title: The World as He Sees It (Perspectives: Book Two) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: This is a strong follow up to The Truth as He Knows It. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Love knows no limits…but fear could keep them from seeing it. Gabe lives a double... Continue Reading →
Title: Impacted! Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 18 Minutes At a Glance: I was going along with the story until the “big reveal,” and then I felt like we jumped the shark. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: On his way home from vacation, Scott Gregory, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Candy Canes & Coffee Beans Author: Saxon Hawke Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 65 Pages At a Glance: An absolutely adorable feel-good Christmas story that will leave a smile on your face. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Will Christmas' biggest fan get his own taste of holiday magic? Asher Rye lives for happiness - for... Continue Reading →
Title: Twofer Author: Daisy Harris Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 176 Pages At a Glance: Not my favorite book by this author, but an interesting take on two guys who want to play the same role. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bottoms up! If a college freshman can’t get laid in sun-drenched Miami, he’s doing something... Continue Reading →
Title: Not a Line of Bull (A Loving Nip: Book Six) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 89 Pages At a Glance: An interesting tale of a shifter that has been sequestered by an alpha who has very strange ideas about how to lead – and his rescue by his beloved. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Dogwood Days Author: Poppy Dennison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 129 Pages At a Glance: With snappy dialogue, cleverly written characters, a small town warmth and a blossoming love story, Dogwood Days is a delightful journey down America’s main streets. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Jefferson Lee Davis is happy with his life in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Between the Devil and the Pacific Blue Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: A bittersweet tale from a favorite author that has all the elements I love about her writing: mystery, romance, style, history and above all, true love. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: For the last six... Continue Reading →
Title: Another Shot (Heartsville) Author: J.H. Knight Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 74 Pages At a Glance: Definitely recommended for fans of shorter works with some angsty moments and a happy ending. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The town of Heartsville means something different to everyone who lives there. For Aaron Forester, it’s a gay-friendly buffer between... Continue Reading →
Title: Sultry Sunset Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 1 hour and 57 minutes At a Glance: My favorite installment of the Mangrove stories so far, which the narrator perfectly brought to life – a sweet and poignant story on many levels. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Hutch Crowley is well-liked... Continue Reading →
Title: All Man Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-published Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: Another cute and flirty story of an opposites attract variety, with enough surprises thrown in to keep us guessing. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: “You’re the sleek little sports car to my Land Rover.” From the moment Gareth walks through the... Continue Reading →
Title: Where You’ll Find Him Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages At a Glance: A compelling May/December story that has a lot going on, from an author who can write multiple generations and complex stories convincingly. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: During Pride week in Montreal, Wolfe learns the board is threatening... Continue Reading →
Title: Crossing Borders (2nd Edition) Author: ZA Maxfield Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 316 Pages At a Glance: A delightful story of an unlikely couple who make us believe in the possibility of true love. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Two dudes walk into a bookstore… Tristan knows he’s got issues. His latest ex-girlfriend knows it... Continue Reading →
Title: Cronin’s Key III Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 193 Pages At a Glance: Another gripping and wild ride for Alec, Cronin and their friends that has them hopping around the globe to once again save the world from the creatures that go bump in the night. :) Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: History... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Means… Patience Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 Hours and 52 Minutes At a Glance: Another in Andrew Grey’s beloved Love Means series, which introduces us to new former military characters and a new set of obstacles to overcome. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Years after his discharge... Continue Reading →
Title: The Pinch of the Game Author: Charley Descoteaux Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 98 Pages At a Glance: A really interesting, if slightly confusing, paranormal mystery and love story that read like a combination road trip/hot pursuit/screwball comedy. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Being a witch doesn’t mean one can beat the devil forever. Jeffrey... Continue Reading →
Title: Driving Borscht Batty Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 103 Pages At a Glance: A cute story of a vampire and a bat (I see what you did there, Charlie ::heh heh::) discovering they are mates, and another adventure rescuing more captive shifters. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: Phoenix Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: A poignant and ultimately uplifting story of second chances and renewed courage to experience love. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: First a soldier and then a diplomat, Juberi now spends his solitary days on a single ambition: trying to resurrect the... Continue Reading →
Title: Cherish & Blessed (Faith, Love & Devotion: Books Four & Five) Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: J.P. Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 5 Hours and 46 Minutes At a Glance: Two wonderful and insightful stories giving us more glimpses into the life and family that Evan and Matt (one of my favorite characters of... Continue Reading →
Title: Dancing Days Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: A lovely short story with characters who have made mistakes but are both older, and hopefully wiser, the second time around. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The day Glen Carson loses his wallet is the day that changes his life.... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Hearts One Voice (Mending the Rift: Book Three) Author: Valentina Heart Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 95 Pages At a Glance: The long-awaited ending to a series that should satisfy fans of Merin and Rin. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: They are at war, fearing for each other, both carrying the upbringing of their... Continue Reading →
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