Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Return to Zero (Shatterproof Bond: Book Two) Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Self-Published Length: 209 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There is something so charismatic, so delightful about these two, that one cannot help but want to read more about them. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The thrilling sequel to "As You Wish" and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Silvers Author: J.A. Rock Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 346 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Alt U At a Glance: I think you will find that this is a spectacular story of survival and, yes, love. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: What humans want from the Silver Planet is water. What they find is a race of humanoids who... Continue Reading →
Title: Illuminate the Shadows (Shatterproof Bonds: Book One) Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Self-Published Length: 161 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance, Comedy At a Glance: I must say that there were times when the story leapt forward a bit too fast for me; however, Illuminate the Shadows kept me enthralled. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: After the... Continue Reading →
Title: Bender Author: Gene Gant Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 86 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: In the end, Bender is a powerful novella that gives the reader a glimpse into what it is to be asexual and find a lover who is willing to understand your needs. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Better Than Bundle (Better Than Series: Books One-Four) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 726 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Four great novels make for such enjoyable reading that I can highly recommend this lovely bundle to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes you have to seek something better than what you... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhythm & Blues Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Self-Published Length: 76 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rhythm & Blues definitely had some fine moments, and the story was well paced and just the thing for those looking to escape into a tender love story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When life tears apart your... Continue Reading →
Title: Solo Honeymoon Author: Lisa Worrall Publisher: White Stiletto Press Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Solo Honeymoon is a sweet and satisfying romance that will leave you smiling. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Leo Barratt hadn't written his bucket list, but he was pretty sure there were several things he wouldn't have put... Continue Reading →
Title: Wildflowers Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 80 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I cannot recommend Wildflowers more highly than to say this story will be one that I read again and again. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Xavi doesn’t believe in love anymore. Love has never changed the outcome of anything. It... Continue Reading →
Title: Blow Down (The Plumber's Mate: Book Four) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Samhain Publishing Length: 249 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Blow Down is another great story added to this outstanding series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The last thing newly engaged plumber Tom Paretski needs is to stumble over another dead body.... Continue Reading →
Title: My Busboy Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As is his usual style when writing in this genre of romantic comedy, this author pulls everything together in the final chapters of this novel, and rewards his readers with a lovely happy-ever-after. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Robert... Continue Reading →
Title: A More Perfect Union Authors: B.G. Thomas, J. Scott Coatsworth, Jamie Fessenden, and Michael Murphy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: These are beautiful stories, each with the same message: love is love. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Dogs and Drag Queens (Rose and Thorne: Book One) Author: Julie Lynn Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 138 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you are looking for a clever romance with a little bit of action and some funny moments, then Bad Dogs and Drag Queens is the story for... Continue Reading →
Title: Withered + Sere (Immemorial Year: Book One) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 280 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This book is dark, full of despair, nightmares, living and dead and blood—lots of blood—and, oh my golly, it is brilliant! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Once upon a time, humanity could no longer... Continue Reading →
Title: As You Wish (Shatterproof Bond: Book 0.5) Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Self-Published Length: 141 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: 1 wedding, 2 best men, one hell of a love story! Declan Ramsay's brother Oliver was marrying Annabelle Aiken at a fairy tale Castle on the banks of... Continue Reading →
Title: Werewolf PTA (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Felicitas Ivey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 51 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Werewolf PTA suffered from lack of development and too many conflicting plot points. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Dr. Malak Shahzed moved to the small town of Goodfields... Continue Reading →
Title: Shifting Silver (Daily Dose 2016: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 49 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mythology At a Glance: Brandon Witt weaves a complete and fantastical tale, rich with spirituality and mysticism. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The year is 1618, and Allakau is different from the other... Continue Reading →
Title: Debt Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 254 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: Simply put, Debt delivers a gorgeous story of love that springs from an impossible beginning. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Two months after Mitch Jenkins had the rug pulled out from under him when his two-year relationship came to... Continue Reading →
Title: Come What May (All Saints: Book One) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Carina Press Length: 288 Pages At a Glance: All in all, this was a good coming-of-age story that just needed some small fixes to make it more solid and realistic. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Jonas needs Tate. He just doesn't know it yet. Or... Continue Reading →
Title: The Demon Seal (The Devil's Guardian: Book One) Authors: Lena Seidel and Simone Singer Publisher: MLR Press Length: 114 Pages At a Glance: The Demon Seal is a good effort that needed some serious editing, and more story with less sex. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The alluring demon Seere offers Morten a contract as irresistible... Continue Reading →
Title: The Second Son Author: John Inman Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: Despite the pacing problems, the bones of this particular novel are good, and John Inman is, undeniably, a great storyteller. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: It’s an old, old story: a tale of the consequences of good and evil.... Continue Reading →
Title: Candy Land (Hidden Gem: Book Three) Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 274 Pages At a Glance: Candy Land, has it all: romance, suspense and heart stopping action! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Cameron “Candy” Michelson Jr. doesn’t have time for distractions. He’s too busy restructuring the red-light district into an adult playland... Continue Reading →
Title: Never too Late Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 73 Pages At a Glance: All in all, Never too Late had real promise and began so well, only to suffer from a twist in the story that was neither needed nor fully fleshed out. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Knocking fifty isn’t bad... Continue Reading →
Title: Brass Rags Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 30 Pages At a Glance: JL Merrow takes the reader on a humorous little romp back in time. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: In early twentieth century England, a good valet can be damned hard to come by -- at least, when one’s requirements are... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ongoing Reformation of Micah Johnson (Get Out: Book One) Author: Sean Kennedy Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 190 Pages At a Glance: The Ongoing Reformation of Micah Johnson is a stunning novel with rich and genuine characters who grapple with all the many issues facing gay teenagers today. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
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