Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Adulting 101 Author: Lisa Henry Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 1 minute Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: This is an incredibly fun novel and, due to great storytelling and marvelous narrating, one I think you will want to listen to over and over. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Defenseless Author: AJ Rose Publisher: Self-Published Length: 438 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Author AJ Rose uses her gift as a storyteller to weave a tale that draws forth every emotion, from anger to laughter to love, and she does so with the hope that we will begin to understand that gay bashing... Continue Reading →
Title: Tonight's Encore (For the Love of Pup: Book One) Author: Parker Avrile Publisher: Self-Published Length: 203 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Tonight’s Encore was just too much of a slow starter and way too underdeveloped plot-wise to really shine. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Is there a second chance after your first love gets... Continue Reading →
Title: Good Luck (Putnam County: Book One) Author: K.M. Mahoney Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 170 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: This author really shines in her ability to create fantastical people who immediately make you smile and truly want to see succeed. The problem is there just isn’t enough of how these two got... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowblind Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Line Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed Snowblind. It was a triple threat for me, with just the right blend of action, mystery and romance. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Snow, steam, and secrets. The latest snowstorm carries something unexpected to the... Continue Reading →
Title: Six Degrees of Lust (By Degrees: Book One) Author: Taylor V. Donovan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Six Degrees of Lust reminds us, once again, of how consummate a storyteller Taylor V. Donovan is, and how rich and detailed her stories are. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: 2nd Edition... Continue Reading →
Title: Unconventional in Kansas City Authors: Carol Lynne, T.A. Chase, Stephani Hecht, Jambrea Jo Jones, Devon Rhodes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 217 Pages Category: Contemporary, Anthology At a Glance: Overall, this was a wonderful compilation for GRL 2016 by some very talented authors. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: 'Kiss Me, Cowboy' by Carol Lynne It isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning to Want Author: Tami Veldura Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: Learning to Want is a riveting sci-fi story that kept me hooked till the very last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Khoram is an enforcer, a bodyguard, but his boss has just betrayed him. Now... Continue Reading →
Title: Edge of Glory (Fadeaway: Book Two) Author: John Goode Publisher: Self-Published/Amazon KU Length: 309 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, New Adult At a Glance: Edge of Glory is not just a worthy sequel but is also an outstanding second chapter in a series that comes highly recommended to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Now in... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanted, a Gentleman Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 157 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: While the story was solid in the vernacular and style, the plot felt incomplete and lacking in real depth. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: WANTED, A GENTLEMAN Or, Virtue Over-Rated the grand romance of Mr. Martin St. Vincent... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Love and Corn Dogs (Of Love and...: Book One) Author: Parker Williams Publisher: Self-Published Length: 168 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Of Love and Corn Dogs is just the ticket for someone who is looking for a sweet romance where a happy ending is guaranteed. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: With more money... Continue Reading →
Title: Uncommonly Tidy Poltergeists Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 180 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Uncommonly Tidy Poltergeists has a great premise but simply lost its way. Author Angel Martinez is an incredibly gifted writer—but this story was just not on par with her usual flair. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A... Continue Reading →
Title: Running Blind Authors: Kim Fielding and Venona Keyes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Running Blind is a sweet story about the triumph of the human spirit. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Kyle Green is on top of the world. He and Matt have been together for ten years, and—as... Continue Reading →
Title: Heart & Soul Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Self-Published Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: Just a bit more story would have gone a long way to making this a really solid novella, and made these men and their story more memorable overall. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Kellen Grady has known... Continue Reading →
Title: The Next Competitor Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Length: 246 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: To win gold, figure skater Alex Grady must train harder than the competition morning, noon, and night. He's obsessed with mastering another quadruple jump, and due to the lack of filter between his... Continue Reading →
Title: Whiskey Business (States of Love) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 104 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I hope we see much more of this town and this couple—it would really be a treat! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Ryder Waites will do anything to keep the tiny town of Gallows Grove, Kentucky,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Christmas Wager Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 149 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Historical At a Glance: All in all, The Christmas Wager is a sweet Christmas tale that many will enjoy year after year—worthy of a reread despite a few fantastical moments. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: To discharge a debt to... Continue Reading →
Title: Wolfsong Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 40 minutes Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: I hope there are many more installments that will feature other characters from this stunning novel, as well as give us an update on Joe and Ox. This story will stay... Continue Reading →
Title: Painting with Fire Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Self-Published Length: 173 Pages (kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story is just top notch from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Charlie “Wood Chuck” Fox knows his best friend and fellow wildfire firefighter Jessie Row had a major family break up in her past.... Continue Reading →
Title: Bite Night (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 25 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Paranormal At a Glance: Clare London has written a fun romp of a story that left me smiling well after the last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Creatures of the Night and Santa’s Christmas duties... Continue Reading →
Title: The Orpheum Miracle (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Pat Henshaw Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 25 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: At fewer than thirty pages, this story tried its best to pack an emotional punch and yet, there just needed to be a bit more detail for it to really... Continue Reading →
Title: Merry Christmas, Mr. Miggles Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 50k Words Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Merry Christmas, Mr. Miggles is just about pitch perfect and would be a delightful addition to any Christmas library. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Toby Kincaid loves being the junior librarian in his hometown of Sandy Lake,... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpha Barman (J.T.'s Bar: Book One) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you are looking for fluff or men who ask questions first and act second, then this story will not be the one for you—but, if you like your men tough and resilient,... Continue Reading →
Title: Heartifact Author: Aisling Mancy Publisher: Men Over the Rainbow Length: 88 Pages (Kindle) Category: Action/Adventure, Fantasy At a Glance: Aisling Mancy is a gifted writer and he spins a magical tale in this, his latest release. I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Harper Kidd is a highly respected marine archeologist.... Continue Reading →
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