Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Speedbump Author: Charli Coty Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 182 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In my opinion, Speedbump is a love story that transcends labels and allows for love to blossom in the wake of shared heartbreak and loneliness. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Ezra Cook is sole caregiver to older brother Tray, who... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweet Thing Series: Pretty Boy: Book Two Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I do like this author and have read many fine stories by her, but this one was not among my favorites, I’m afraid. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: French male model Simeon Duchamp has... Continue Reading →
Title: The Station Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 220 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Fans of this author, and of the genre, will enjoy this well-written story of adventure and love in the Outback. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Two men exiled to an untamed land must capture love. Ever since Cambridge-bound Colin... Continue Reading →
Title: Being With Him Series: Horizons: Book Six Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: The only problem I had with this story was the length. I hope the author chooses to write more about Zeb and Alex. They are both incredibly sweet characters who have their... Continue Reading →
Title: Finders Keepers Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you are looking for a bit of well written and lovely escapism, look no further than N.R. Walker’s Finders Keepers. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Needing a change of scene, Griffin Burke moves from Brisbane to Coolum Beach... Continue Reading →
Title: Beneath This Mask Series: Enhanced World: Book Three Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: In so many ways I think the author really hit her stride with this third book. I felt that the story was more cohesive, more action packed and well balanced. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: King Daniel Series: The Lost and Founds: Book Six Author: Edmond Manning Publisher: Self-Published Length: 225 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, Romance At a Glance: If you have not read this series, please do yourself a favor and do so as soon as possible. This is a journey you will not want to miss. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: A Love Song for the Sad Man in the White Coat Author: Roe Horvat Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 205 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With compassion and tenderness his story unfolds and draws you in, leaving you a bit wrung out but confident that life will get better for both Simon and Majet,... Continue Reading →
Title: Who We Truly Are Series: Enhanced: Book Two Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Paranormal At a Glance: Who We Truly Are had some good moments and did the job it had to, which is to keep the reader engaged and questioning long enough to hanker after a third... Continue Reading →
Title: All the World's an Undead Stage Series: Offbeat Crimes: Book Six Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 144 Pages Category: Paranormal, Comedy At a Glance: I cannot begin to explain to you why I love this series, but can only affirm that I do. The writing is always fresh—for the paranormal genre, it... Continue Reading →
Title: The Case of the Man-Eater Series: Kanaan & Tilney: Book Two Authors: Jenna Rose and Katey Hawthorne Publisher: Loose Id Length: 198 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: How clever of this writing team to have the creation of their world also be an unfolding mystery with each new case Kanaan and... Continue Reading →
Title: Night Drop Series: A Pinx Video Mystery: Book One Author: Marshall Thornton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 201 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This novel had so many things going just right for it. I was fascinated by the tangled plot, the strange and quirky side characters, and the rather enigmatic hero we had... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Minutes Longer Series: Enhanced: Book One Author: Victoria Sue Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 36 minutes Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: I honestly cannot imagine this novel narrated by anyone other than Nick J. Russo. With just the right easygoing cadence and marvelous variety of voices,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Case of the Arms Dealer Series: Kanaan & Tilney: Book One Authors: Jenna Rose and Katey Hawthorne Publisher: Loose Id Length: 206 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Case of the Man Eater has definitely got some holes in it when it comes to establishing this new world of supernatural... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Absence of Light Author: Adrienne Wilder Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 261 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the Absence of Light is a carefully balanced story which exudes compassion and love, wrapped up in a compelling plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For... Continue Reading →
Title: On Solid Ground Author: Quinn Anderson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 145 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Solid Ground is a fine story with some pretty intense moments but no real emotional payout, relationship-wise. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Chance Crawford and Kit Gibbons are on the cusp of an epic office romance. After... Continue Reading →
Title: On Davis Row Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 330 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Davis Row is a rich love story, a redemptive tale, and a hard fought happy-ever-after all rolled into one beautiful story that will leave a lasting impression on the reader. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Nearing the... Continue Reading →
Title: Snow Falling Author: Davidson King Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sometimes a bit shallow on details and limited when it came to Snow’s full backstory, the plot still held together well and made sense. Snow Falling is a solid debut novel and will certainly have me returning for... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Trail (Clean Slate Ranch: Book One) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Carina Press Length: 384 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Wild Trail is a good beginning to what could turn out to be a steamy and fun new series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Welcome to Clean Slate Ranch: home of tight jeans,... Continue Reading →
Title: Don't Plan to Stay Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: If you’re looking for a deep and meaningful holiday story, you won’t go wrong with Kaje Harper’s offering. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: At eighteen, Donnie Kagan's plans for graduation, and maybe even college, were derailed by... Continue Reading →
Title: Welcome Home, Soldier Author: Deanna Wadsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Welcome Home, Soldier is a sweet reunion story that many will find redemptive and romantic and a nice way to spend a few holiday hours. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Clay and Daniel fell in love as... Continue Reading →
Title: Back Where He Belongs Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 151 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The story does a great job of setting up the lives these two men left behind, and what happened in the interim while they were apart; though, while I do appreciate that this was a short... Continue Reading →
Title: Inseparable (Port Java: Book One Author: Sloan Johnson Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 209 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: As good and realistic as this journey was, I felt, at times, the story was a bit labored, spending much too much time on Trevor’s worries and not enough time on moving the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Holly Groweth Green Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 55 Pages Category: High Fantasy, Holiday At a Glance: With gentle and endearing characters, a simple, sweet story, and a lovely ending, this story will be just the ticket for those who allow their imaginations to soar. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When... Continue Reading →
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