Title: Exit Through the Gift Shop Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Sit back and enjoy a bona fide magical love story between two sweet guys. This one is sure to satisfy the romantic in all of us. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Review: The Magician’s Angel by Jordan L. Hawk
Title: The Magician's Angel Series: The Christmas Angel Collection Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 108 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: The romance is sweet, the story entertaining, and the way in which the little Christmas angel ends up saving the day is quite magical. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Review: Vampire with Benefits by E.J. Russell
Title: Vampire with Benefits Series: Supernatural Selection: Book Two Author: EJ Russell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 300 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Comedy At a Glance: Vampire With Benefits is a delightfully droll romance with just enough suspense and plot twists to keep the reader fully engaged. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A match between a vampire... Continue Reading →
Review: Summerfield’s Angel by Kim Fielding
Title: Summerfield's Angel Series: The Christmas Angel: Book Two Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Self-Published Length: 113 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: If Summerfield’s Angel doesn’t put you in the holiday spirit, I dare say you are beyond hope, for this is a wonderful story of new beginnings and realized dreams. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Review: The Strength of His Heart by Victoria Sue
Title: The Strength of His Heart Series: Enhanced World: Book Four Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: The romance in The Strength of His Heart was just a bit of a mess for me. This is still a strong series, though, with fascinating characters, and I... Continue Reading →
Review: Renewing Forever by Kelly Jensen
Title: Renewing Forever Series: This Time Forever: Book Two Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 346 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I wish I could go on and on about how amazing this novel was for me. With a slow-moving but engaging plotline, and characters that leaped off the page in terms of... Continue Reading →
Review: A Dangerous Game by Rick R. Reed
Title: A Dangerous Game Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were tender moments between these two men that tugged at my heart, and I appreciated that while they were both deeply affected by each other, the author opted not to make this an... Continue Reading →
Review: Honey from the Lion by Jackie North
Title: Honey from the Lion Series: Love Across Time: Book Two Author: Jackie North Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 306 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Historical, Time Travel At a Glance: Honey from the Lion will not only thrill historical fiction lovers but capture the hearts of those who love a good romance as well. I highly recommend... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Wet Heat by R.D. Hero ~ Narrated by Nick J. Russo
Title: Wet Heat Author: R.D. Hero Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 2 hours and 42 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy, BDSM, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: What narrator Nick J. Russo does for this basic story is give Lee’s character both the deflective sarcasm and underlying emotional neediness that isn’t always transparent in the written word... Continue Reading →
Review: Single White Incubus by E.J. Russell
Title: Single White Incubus Series: Supernatural Selection: Book One Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 321 Pages Category: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: With a paranormal bent, some lovely intimacy between two polar opposites, and a lovely happy ever after, this is a must read for those who enjoy this genre. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Review: Building Forever by Kelly Jensen
Title: Building Forever Series: This Time Forever: Book One Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 337 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Building Forever is a really lovely romance that promises hope and love and reminds us that family is more than just those you are born with, but also that which you create... Continue Reading →
Review: Rare by Garrett Leigh
Title: Rare Series: Roads: Book Two Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 318 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rare is a beautiful compliment to the original, Slide, and a must read for fans of this couple. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Paramedic Pete Adams lived through the year from hell watching his lover, Ash,... Continue Reading →
Review: The Story of Us by Barbara Elsborg
Title: The Story of Us Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 435 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: The Story of Us is a beautiful story, one that you will not be able to put down, a glorious victory of love over despair, of happiness over pain. I highly recommend it to you.... Continue Reading →
Review: Slide by Garrett Leigh
Title: Slide Series: Roads: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 366 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I must say that Slide is very impressive. The story was riveting, the characters believable, and the love element really beautiful. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Don’t look back. Don’t you ever look back… Shy... Continue Reading →
Review: Counterpoint by Anna Zabo
Title: Counterpoint Series: Twisted Wishes: Book Two Author: Anna Zabo Publisher: Carina Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Counterpoint is a gritty story that will tear at your heartstrings and make you appreciate the battle that every person dealing with performance anxiety and identity crisis undergoes. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Twisted Wishes... Continue Reading →
Review: Honeymoon for One by Keira Andrews
Title: Honeymoon for One Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 243 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Keira Andrews took a potentially sappy love story and made it a coming out/first time experience that was realistically crafted and sweetly presented. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Betrayed the night before his wedding by the supposed boy... Continue Reading →
Review: Love and Lint Rollers by Kaje Harper
Title: Love and Lint Rollers Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In spite of a couple of niggles, Love and Lint Rollers is a strong romance novel that resolved itself rather nicely. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Even with six beloved cats at home, Thom Fletcher can't help opening... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Love You So Hard by Tara Lain ~ Narrated by Ry Forest
Title: Love You So Hard Series: The Love You So Stories: Book One Author: Tara Lain Narrator: Ry Forest/Stephen Kurpis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The way in which Ry Forest brought Craig to life in his narration made me love the guy even more... Continue Reading →
Review: The Architect & the Barista by Caraway Carter
Title: The Architect & the Barista Series: The May/December Promenade: Book Two Author: Caraway Carter Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 278 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Architect & the Barista had some really good moments. The storyline was exciting and suspenseful, and the romance was realistic and sweet. However, for me, the novel just... Continue Reading →
Review: Grilled Cheese and Goblins: Adventures of a Supernatural Food Inspector by Nicole Kimberling
Title: Grilled Cheese and Goblins: Adventures of a Supernatural Food Inspector Author: Nicole Kimberling Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 220 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a delightful body of work and good lord, it is hilarious. I highly recommend it to you! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Vampire Hunter. Leprechaun Fighter. Food... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Bone to Pick by TA Moore ~ Narrated by Michael Fell
Title: Bone to Pick Author: TA Moore Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I could listen to Michael Fell weave a story all day long. Dialogue portions aside, his voice embodied the emotional range the author was going for in every prose passage. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Review: Looking Forward by Michael Bailey
Title: Looking Forward Author: Michael Bailey Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 258 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Looking Forward is rather like two novels in one. While the second half of the book was a bit disjointed, the first half was emotionally devastating and so very well done. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Owen Hannity was... Continue Reading →
Review: Lights and Sirens by Lisa Henry
Title: Lights and Sirens Series: Emergency Services: Book Two Author: Lisa Henry Publisher: Self-Published Length: 231 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While there was often a bit too much technical information presented in the story, the connection between Matt and Hayden was realistic and gritty, indicative of the jobs they both loved. This one... Continue Reading →
Review: Hard Truths by Alex Whitehall
Title: Hard Truths Author: Alex Whitehall Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 248 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Hard Truths had a solid plot that could have really been taken to the next level, emotionally, had the author chosen to knock sense into their main character long before the final chapters. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Isaac... Continue Reading →

