Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Heathens Author: Jonah Bergan Publisher: Sel-Published Length: 540 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: All in all, this is a worthy book to read, although it will take some time. It’s rough and sad but also makes you think. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Well it finally happened. The world ended. It didn't happen the... Continue Reading →
Title: Open Case (Open: Book Three) Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fans of the previous two books have much to enjoy in Open Case, as many storylines that seem to have been left unfinished from the previous books get wrapped up nicely in this third... Continue Reading →
Title: Texting, AutoCorrect, and a Prius Author: M.A. Church Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 121 Pages Category: Contemporary, Humor At a Glance: While the book was a miss for me, because both characters had flaws that were too big for me to ignore, I’ve heard others who found it funny and pleasurable to read, so dig... Continue Reading →
Title: Poppy's Secret Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 190 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All said and done, I loved this book because it’s a story exemplifying the theme that love can conquer all. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A second chance born of love. Pat Corrigan and Edgerton “Edge” Winters were... Continue Reading →
Title: The Second First Date Author: Marie Lark Publisher: Loose Id Length: 124 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, an enjoyable read and an intriguing exploration of coming out, being gay, and living honestly. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: After years of an unrequited crush and exchanged secret looks, Mitchel Finch and Danny... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Boys Get Detention Author: Jeff Erno Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 28 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bad Boys Get Detention is a quick splash of sexy fun, making for a quick and enjoyable read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Chris, a high school English teacher, finds himself distracted by a very unruly, know-it-all... Continue Reading →
Title: Bargaining with the Bear (Kinky Holidays: Book Four) Authors: Caitlin Ricci and A.J. Marcus Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 79 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: All in all, a very well done and enjoyable story that captivated me from start to finish. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: For Jamison's fortieth birthday his best friend... Continue Reading →
Title: Wolfmanny Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, M/M/M and More At a Glance: I got the feeling throughout that the author really wanted to create a sense of the three main characters struggling to find the balance in their lives, but unfortunately, I found each chapter offered very... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Wanted Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: Love Wanted is a superbly written story and left me happy and smiling, wishing for more. Always a good sign of a book worth reading. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: When it rains, it pours. Not only has... Continue Reading →
Title: Jaeger (Order of the Black Knights: Book Four) Author: Evelise Archer Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: For me, this story had a few flaws that prevented me from truly enjoying it. Overall, I’d give this a mid-rating. Entertaining and clever, but it didn’t knock my socks... Continue Reading →
Title: Restoring the Past Author: M. Durango Publisher: JMS Books Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While the character and plot development moved at an easy pace, with no rushed or dragging parts, I found it difficult to fully feel happy for Cal in the end. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: After thirteen years... Continue Reading →
Title: While My Wife's Away Author: James Lear Publisher: Cleis Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book isn’t going to be for everyone. The main character is a married man who cheats on his wife, and it doesn’t have an HEA, but it was well-written and interesting. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Buyout - A Love Story Author: Dev Bentham Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 80 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a great short story that could have either ended a bit sooner than it did, or could have been lengthened, allowing the reader to know more of Sean and Martim so that their... Continue Reading →
Title: The Castaway Prince Author: Isabelle Adler Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 59 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: As a short story of only fifty-nine pages, the author had limited space to develop characters and plot line. She did so with skill and finesse. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Ostracized by his family for his sexual... Continue Reading →
Title: Full Circle Author: Cassie Stevens Publisher: Loose Id Length: 71 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Unfortunately, I think the author tried to pack too much into a novella. Emotions, particularly for one character, moved way too fast for me to be able to look past it. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Seth Foster’s biggest... Continue Reading →
Title: Farlough Author: Xavier Mayne Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, this book had the promise of delivering a mighty punch, but fell a bit short for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Newly turned thirty, Cameron North is preparing himself to spend his life alone. When he... Continue Reading →
Title: Back Home Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 214 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A fluid story, filled with intensity and angst, culminating in an utterly satisfying ending. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Falling for his brother's boyfriend broke his heart. Now he's back home and falling in love all over again.... Continue Reading →
Title: Quarry (The Vampire Guard: Book Two) Author: Elizabeth Noble Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 190 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: Elizabeth Noble’s writing style is easy and natural, pleasant and not overdone. Humor and technical details also reveal that the author has a skillful way of breathing life into her characters, making them... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Ruins (Metahuman Files: Book Two) Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Self-Published Length: 461 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I hope this isn’t the end of Jamie and Kyle's journey. I can’t wait to get my hands on their next mission and see how their relationship continues to grow and unfold. Reviewed By: Taz... Continue Reading →
Title: A Taste of Honey Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A fun and engaging read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition Boone Phillips needs a girlfriend—now! If he shows up to the family reunion alone, his mother will throw every woman in sight at him. But... Continue Reading →
Title: Unzipping 7D (Unzipped Shorts: Book Two) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotica At a Glance: What a fun little read. Quite hot and for the price, worth it. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Jordan Price is used to the boring wait in airports, given that he practically lives on... Continue Reading →
Title: His Brother's Beta (Pack Rules: Book One) Authors: Caitlin Ricci & A.J. Marcus Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 88 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: All in all, a lovely bit of writing. Perfect for a mid-day weekend treat. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: After twenty years of being away, Harlow has come back to... Continue Reading →
Title: Happily Ever After Isn't Easy Author: Jake C. Wallace Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I found that it was more of a slow-paced evolution as opposed to a roller-coaster of action. If that’s the kind of book you like to read, then you would definitely enjoy this book.... Continue Reading →
Title: Royal Service (Men in Love and at War: Book Five) Author: L.J. Collins Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 146 Pages Category: Erotica, Futuristic At a Glance: My only real criticism is that there were parts of the story where the author chose to tell us what happened over a period of time. But, as a... Continue Reading →
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