Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Plummet to Soar Series: Plummet to Soar: Book One Author: Z.A. Maxfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Z.A. Maxfield takes us on a crazy ride with murder on the menu in her latest story. The only drawback I found with this story was the continual jumping about... Continue Reading →
Title: Can't Hide From Me Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Narrator: Nick. J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 9 hours and 8 minutes Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: The more I hear of Mr. Russo, the more certain I am that he is one of the hottest audio actors on the scene today. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Crocus Series: Bonfires: Book Two Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Amy Lane does real life like no other author I know. Gritty, messy and hectic does not begin to describe the life these two men live with their kids. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Saying “I... Continue Reading →
Title: Evolved Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 242 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: There were so many things to like about this novel, not the least of which was the way in which the author created this futuristic world where robotics seamlessly fit into the human life. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: In... Continue Reading →
Title: The Glasshouse Series: Lavender Shores: Book Six Author: Rosalind Abel Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 302 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: When I want a sweet romance I know exactly where to go, and it is to author Rosalind Abel and this lush series. The Glasshouse will not disappoint fans. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder Takes the High Road Author: Josh Lanyon Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I love mysteries and when they come mixed with a touch of romance and a hefty dose of humor, I am delighted. As usual it’s the characters that drive this story, and Josh Lanyon... Continue Reading →
Title: Once Burned Series: Anchor Point: Book Six Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 298 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The too often repetition of the same concerns started to weigh this story down and slow the pacing, but Once Burned is a good story, a solid hit for those who like reading... Continue Reading →
Title: A Full Plate Series: Dreamspun Desires: Book 56 Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Author Kim Fielding writes characters like no one else I know. Perhaps it’s because her men are so down-to-earth, their dilemmas plausible and their attraction less insta-love and more slow burn. Then... Continue Reading →
Title: The Artist's Touch Series: Art Medium: Book One Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 130 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I thought the premise for this novella was a really good one and the bits that worked were solid and entertaining, but in the end, there simply wasn’t enough story to make... Continue Reading →
Title: Souls for Sale Authors: Asta Idonea and Nicki J. Markus Publisher: NineStar Press (2nd Edition) Length: 139 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Souls for Sale could have used a bit more focus on establishing who these characters were, what their backstories involved, and should have spent a bit more time on developing their... Continue Reading →
Title: Hug It Out Series: Haven Hart Universe: Book Two Author: Davidson King Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: Novel Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Despite my reservations, it doesn’t take away from the fact that Davidson King is a solid writer. Her stories are entertaining and really well done. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Riordan Darcy... Continue Reading →
Title: Kairos Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kairos is an unapologetic romance that will make your heart happy and perfectly feed any need you may have for a story that has no more aspirations than to give the reader a happy-ever-after. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: Camp H.O.W.L. Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book Seven Author: Bru Baker Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 55 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I could see this narrator doing really well with a gumshoe mystery—a detective or cop character that was meant to sound hard-bitten and weary. But in... Continue Reading →
Title: Smoke Signals Author: Meredith Katz Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 83 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: If this story had bit more page time to develop, I feel it would have been really top notch. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Mike St. George figured that working customer support during the Black Friday... Continue Reading →
Title: Guardian Series: Aisling Trilogy: Book One Author: Carole Cummings Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 270 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: So many unanswered questions surrounded by a lush story that is action-packed and unrelenting in its pacing made for an exciting first installment. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: As he pursues a man who is... Continue Reading →
Title: Closer Author: F.E. Feeley Jr. Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 380 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy/Horror At a Glance: Closer is a captivating horror story that begins with a bang and never lets up till the final chapter. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Maplewood, Vermont is a picturesque town filled with unique shops, unique homes, and a... Continue Reading →
Title: Living On Air Author: Susan Mac Nicol Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Susan Mac Nicol took an incredibly difficult and harrowing subject matter and gently, carefully created a beautifully positive story around it. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For aerialist, Cary Stilwell, aside from performing forty feet in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Within These Depths Series: Demons and Wolves: Book Two Author: Katze Snow Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 196 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Oh my, these characters are gripping, their stories fraught with anger and danger, and the action is something akin to going at hyper-speed in a dark tunnel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Blind Passion Author: Penny Brandon Publisher: Self-Published (2nd Edition) Length: 221 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the end, Blind Passion simply did not stand the test of time very well and, because of that, fell short of being a book that could hold my interest. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Attraction for Adam... Continue Reading →
Title: When Everything Is Blue Author: Laura Lascarso Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: When Everything Is Blue is a coming out and coming of age story that resonated with hope and possibility. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When they were kids, Chris Mitcham rescued Theo from the neighborhood... Continue Reading →
Title: Broken in Silence Series: Demons and Wolves: Book One Author: Katze Snow Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 223 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: Broken in Silence plumbs the darkest depths to bring you the beginning of a gripping saga that I am convinced cannot end well and yet—and yet—Tannerian is a clever wolf... Continue Reading →
Title: The Winning Edge Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 215 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: The Winning Edge was a lovely romance between two very different men who both had family pressures to overcome before they could ever come out to the world. It's sure to come in first place with... Continue Reading →
Title: Smoky Mountain Dreams Author: Leta Blake Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 46 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Smoky Mountain Dreams was done a truly just turn by John Solo. With rich pathos and nimble characterizations, he made this story shine. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes holding on means letting... Continue Reading →
Title: A Taste of Copper Author: Elin Gregory Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 104 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Author Elin Gregory uses every page of her novella to paint the story of unrequited love. For such a short novella, I was thrilled by the lush quality of this author’s writing. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
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