Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Rough Edges: A Contemporary Gay Romance Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: The Romance Authors, LLC Length: 64 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: By far one of the best short stories I’ve read in a LONG time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Kyle has an unwelcome crush on his nemesis Brent. Brent has a welcome crush... Continue Reading →
Title: A Rookie Move Author: Sam B. Morgan Publisher: Loose Id Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you love to see relationships unfold, the steamy as well as the emotional, then this is a must read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Fifteen years with the Los Angeles Police Department, Mike Graham is a... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Wreckage (Metahumans Files: Book One) Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Self-Published Length: 341 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This book took me a while to read, but it was well worth the time and, at the end, something I’m very happy I experienced. Well done! Reviewed by: Tax Blurb: A Marine with... Continue Reading →
Title: New Lease Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: New Lease packs an emotional punch. One I enjoyed. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition Wade Porter spent his whole life in the shadow of a lover who doled out snippets of love and time as he saw... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Balls (Balls to the Wall: Book Two) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 120 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fire Balls is a fast-paced and heart-worming story of love. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition A Balls to the Wall Romance Renowned artist Rodney Mansfield stands five foot six, has pink... Continue Reading →
Title: Sawyer (Torey Hope: The Later Years: Book Two) Author: A.D. Ellis Publisher: Self-Published Length: 372 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, I’d give this a thumbs up, although tilted slightly toward the middle. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Sawyer Morgan has a secret. Revealing his true feelings to his family could bring... Continue Reading →
Title: Castor Author: Shaun Young Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, Sci-Fi At a Glance: While the world-building was well done in this book, the story fell short for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Sixteen-year-old James Fisher lives on the distant planet of Castor where he toils for the ruling classes... Continue Reading →
Title: The Boy Next Door (2nd Edition) Author: Kate McMurray Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, this book didn’t do it for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Life is full of surprises and, with luck, second chances. After his father’s death, Lowell leaves the big city to... Continue Reading →
Title: The First Morning After Author: Marie Lark Publisher: Loose Id Length: 129 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: What an awesome book. Honestly, I couldn’t put it down from start to finish. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: For as long as he can remember, Danny Rojas has wanted all-star first baseman Mitchel Finch. And he could... Continue Reading →
Title: Marking Kane (Werewolves of Manhattan: Book Four) Author: A.C. Katt Publisher: MLR Press Length: 173 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: To write an erotic romance with one of the main characters having been raped at the onset of the story can go either way in terms of reader reaction. I believe Ms.... Continue Reading →
Title: Throwing Stones Author: Robin Reardon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 406 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: This is a good book. A great book. One that had me crying for practically the whole last quarter of it. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: In this paranormal romance, something is drawing seventeen-year-old Jesse Bryce toward... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bridge Author: Rachel Lou Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Young Adult, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: I found myself enthralled by the world the author created. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Everett Hallman might not be the world’s most powerful witch, but he does his part by helping wayward souls find their... Continue Reading →
Title: Tumbled (Olympic Passions: Book Two) Author: E.E. Grey Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing Category: Contemporary Romance Pages/Word Count: 166 Pages At a Glance: Tumbled kept me turning the pages to see how it would end, but I was let down by everyone except for the main character. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A chance at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Sometimes Love Lasts Author: Jake Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: This book is a 5k, not a short jog around the lake. But it’s so worth the time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: For Rone Forrester, life as a high school student is a roller coaster ride. Though he's... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Joy, Heartache and Pain Author: John H. Ames Publisher: Ai Press Pages/Word Count: 207 Pages At a Glance: While I admire this author’s ability to represent young adult gay themes, this particular anthology did not meet my expectations. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A collection of new entwined stories by best-selling Young Adult author,... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Love: The Perfect Size for You Author: Lily G. Blunt Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 70 Pages At a Glance: There really isn’t anything I can say as a criticism to this story. It was fun, fast-paced, and surpassed my expectations. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A male escort takes on an inexperienced client and... Continue Reading →
Title: Star Power (Infamous) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: OnmiLit/ARe, LLC Pages/Word Count: 76 Pages At a Glance: Ms. Knight did a wonderful job of establishing characters, a setting, and a conflict which had me wanting to read on to find out how these hotties would find their happily ever after. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: They... Continue Reading →
Title: Free Falling Author: Emery C. Walters Publisher: JMS Books/Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: 41 Pages At a Glance: Free Falling was all over the place and difficult to sink my teeth into. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Evan has family problems. He has a special-needs brother whom he adores and clueless parents. His senior class writing... Continue Reading →
Title: Cherry Bomb (Mercury Rising: Book Two) Author: Samantha Kane Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 192 Pages At a Glance: This book is a well-grounded, realistic view of two people from different worlds coming together and navigating obstacles. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Their spark could be too hot to handle…or bring a dying town back... Continue Reading →
Title: Leading Me Home (Harrington Hills: Book One) Author: Megan Linden Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 103 Pages At a Glance: Couldn’t put this one down. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Pretending to date the guy he has a crush on? Kevin’s sure he’s heading for a disaster. A broken heart, at least. Kevin has been... Continue Reading →
Title: Love on Life Support Author: John Charles Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 115 Pages At a Glance: Despite some telling rather than showing, this was an enjoyable weekend read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Matthew Kailen has two rules: I don’t date guys from work. I don’t do relationships. A respected paramedic and the son of... Continue Reading →
Title: Tackling the Tight End (A Novel in the Long Pass Chronicles) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 245 Pages At a Glance: Ms. Lain sure knows how to pack a sexy punch. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Everyone wants the best for SCU student and tight end Raven Nez—and they know exactly what... Continue Reading →
Title: Wounded: Volume Two Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: I have a weakness for paranormal stories, and this one seemed too good to pass up. I wasn’t disappointed. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Green and Bracken’s beloved survived their enemy's worst—with help from unexpected vampiric help. But survival... Continue Reading →
Title: Demon of Mine Author: Rayna Vause Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I couldn’t put the book down, wondering how the story would end. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Climbing the corporate ladder can be hell…. As a collections demon, Zavier grants his “clients” one wish in exchange for their souls.... Continue Reading →
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