Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Top Me Maybe? (BFP: The Secrets Collection) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-published Pages/Word Count: 33 Pages At a Glance: Cute short story that has characters acting against type, and loving it. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Duncan has a secret fantasy, but is Tyler the right man for the job? Tyler’s new policeman boyfriend, Duncan,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Sea Calls my Name Author: Hollis Shiloh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 70 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and slightly angsty fantasy of young love and destiny. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: He lost his magic. How? Returning to the bookstore by the sea, Daniel worries about how to tell his father that... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Clarity (Moments in Time: Book Three) Author: Karen Stivali Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 114 Pages At a Glance: A slightly disappointing final chapter to this story that I wish I had enjoyed more. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Spending the summer together on Fire Island brought Collin and Tanner closer than ever,... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowman Author: Isabelle Rowan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable if rather slow paced and unexpected romance between two very different men who each need to break out of the ruts they find themselves in. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: We all find ways to run away. Some do... Continue Reading →
Title: Cronin’s Key II Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 195 Pages At a Glance: Another wild ride with Alec and Cronin and the rest of the vamps. This is what the Indiana Jones movies would be like if Indy were a gay vampire! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: History isn’t always what it seems.... Continue Reading →
Title: Duty & Devotion Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: JP Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 Hours and 21 Minutes At a Glance: A really engaging and enjoyable follow-up for Evan and Matt from Faith & Fidelity, as they – and their relationship – continue to evolve. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: After their happily ever... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Fragile Vines Author: Vivien Dean Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 13000 Words At a Glance: This is a really beautiful and touching short story of a love that one man can’t let go, and the other can’t accept. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When his boss’s twenty-year-old son announced he wanted to be more... Continue Reading →
Title: Jack in the Green Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 24 Pages At a Glance: While slightly confusing at times, this is an interesting story with a couple of surprising twists. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In 1920s England, class distinctions still hold sway, and the old pagan traditions are far from forgotten.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Empty Box (The Square Peg: Book Three) Author: Jane Davitt & Alexa Snow Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 273 Pages At a Glance: This is a pleasant, if not groundbreaking, story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Dave’s taking life day by day after leaving Travis, his emotionally abusive partner of fifteen years. Working as... Continue Reading →
Title: The Replacement Author: Christiane France Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 54 Pages At a Glance: This is an interesting short story of a broken heart and second chances. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When Noah loses his life partner to kidney failure, he not only grieves personally, but he also needs a replacement to help... Continue Reading →
Title: More than Chemistry Author: Kate Sherwood Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 13 Minutes At a Glance: A humorous and fun story that illustrates that the heart wants what the heart wants. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jack Lawson grew up poor and can’t forget it. He’s a huge success... Continue Reading →
Title: Just His Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 13,000 Words At a Glance: This is a really nice follow up story for Geoff from Unconditionally His that provides a much happier ending. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: After his boss at the hospital suggests he take a sabbatical for a much-needed rest, neurologist... Continue Reading →
Title: Not Just Friends Author: Jaye Northcote Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 6 Hours and 47 Minutes At a Glance: A coming of age story that doesn’t break any new ground but is an enjoyable story of self-discovery. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Leaving home to go to university is an exciting... Continue Reading →
Title: The Last Thing He Needs Author: J.H. Knight Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 22 Minutes At a Glance: This is an angst filled read of a dysfunctional family, with the eldest son trying to hold things together by himself for so long that he has trouble recognizing when... Continue Reading →
Title: Knight of Ocean Avenue (A Love in Laguna Novel) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 254 Pages At a Glance: What a wonderful start to a new contemporary series from a favorite author! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: How can you be twenty-five and not know you’re gay? Billy Ballew runs from that... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding the Truth Author: Christiane France Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 45 Pages At a Glance: This is a sexy short story that brings Marcus and Jake together to find answers about a case, and maybe their future. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: P.I. Marcus D’Angelo thought he’d solved the mystery surrounding the rumors of... Continue Reading →
Title: Tempting the Bear (A Paranormal's Love: Book Twelve) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 108 Pages At a Glance: Anther gargoyle finds his mate – and we also get to hear about my favorite thing in this series - gargoyle babies! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Into the Paranormal World: Sometimes falling down... Continue Reading →
Title: Acting on Love Author: S.J. Frost Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 36000 Words At a Glance: A nice, short and sweet addition to this fan-favorite series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Brandon Alexander has risen to the top of theatre in Chicago, but when you reach the top, there’s usually only one way left to... Continue Reading →
Title: Outing the Quarterback Author: Tara Lain Narrator: John-Paul Barrel Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours, 30 Minutes At a Glance: This is definitely not my favorite from this author, and I am still not convinced audiobooks are for me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Will Ashford lives in two closets. He meets his wealthy... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Wayward Ink Pages/Word Count: 29 Pages At a Glance: Another beautifully poignant short story from this master storyteller – bittersweet, hopeful and satisfying. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: What if your fate is to lose the one you love and be doomed to live in a city of lost hearts?... Continue Reading →
Title: Straight from the Heart: Exception to the Rule 3 Author: Kimberly Gardner Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 208 Pages At a Glance: An engaging story of an athlete and a dancer who help each other out, and, on the way to being friends, become something more, with the predictable accompanying sturm und drang. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Escaping from Him Author: Liam Livings Publisher: Manifold Press Pages/Word Count: 148 Pages At a Glance: A story of liberation and transformation that had me cheering on Ford and his family of choice. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Darryl’s on the run – from controlling boyfriend Chris, an air-conditioner called Dave (deceased), an intolerable, claustrophobic... Continue Reading →
Title: Crossroads Author: Julie Lynn Hayes Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 41 Pages At a Glance: A story of a serendipitous meeting that might lead to something much better for Clete and Tal than the lives they are leaving behind. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When you feel as though you’ve lost everything, you have everything... Continue Reading →
Title: It Could be You Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 19 Pages At a Glance: Another well-written short story from an author who is quickly becoming a favorite. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Ted has just won 15 million quid. Or at least, he would have won 15 million quid if he... Continue Reading →
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