Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Hard Day’s Night Author: Mia Kerick Publisher: CoolDudes/YoungDudes Publishing Pages/Word Count: 114 Pages At a Glance: A Hard Day’s Night had the promise of delivering but, unfortunately, fell a bit short for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: High school senior Kalin (Lennon) Macready knows several facts for certain: John Lennon is his hero.... Continue Reading →
Title: Remember Him Author: Kazy Reed Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 162 Pages At a Glance: As a first book, this was a commendable contribution to vampiric storylore. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: While sketching the Temple of Dendur, graduate student Carter Denwright meets—and is seduced by—a powerful vampire by the name of Alder. Though they... Continue Reading →
Title: Remember Him (The Amsel Clan: Book One) Author: Kazy Reed Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 162 Pages At a Glance: As a first book, this was a commendable contribution to vampiric storylore. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: While sketching the Temple of Dendur, graduate student Carter Denwright meets—and is seduced by—a powerful vampire by the... Continue Reading →
Title: Max and the Prince (Bodyguards Inc.: Book Three) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 131 Pages At a Glance: To read one of RJ Scott’s books is like stepping into a perfectly crafted world. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Bodyguard Max Connery is used to being mistaken for being younger than he... Continue Reading →
Title: Savage Estate Author: Vivien Dean Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 272 Pages At a Glance: I would recommend this book without reservation. It kept me on my toes, and I stayed up later than I probably should have to find out how the book ended. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: For his twenty-fifth birthday, Alec... Continue Reading →
Title: By That Sin Fell the Angels Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 191 Pages At a Glance: This is the second book I’ve read by Jamie Fessenden, and while the topics are tough and some of the events made me squirm, I applaud this author’s courage and talent. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets and High Spirits (Secrets: Book Four) Author: Lou Harper Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 137 Pages At a Glance: I found this an enjoyable book, and I plan to go back to the first three books to read the stories of the other characters I met in Secrets and High Spirits. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Undercover Lovers (Bodyguards Inc.: Book Four) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 135 Pages At a Glance: Overall, I found this to be a pleasant read. It had all the elements I enjoy in an erotic romance. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Even if Ross and Kyle make it out of this... Continue Reading →
Title: Violated Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: I had no idea how Mr. Fessenden would handle this sensitive topic, and was impressed by the testimony he portrays through this story. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Derek Sawyer thinks he has it all—a high-salaried position, a boyfriend, a dog,... Continue Reading →
Title: What No One Else Can Hear Author: Brynn Stein Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Though there's no romantic plotline in this book, it is an excellent story and well worth your time to read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Young Stevie Liston is diagnosed with autism, but is really an overwhelmed... Continue Reading →
Title: Heat Wave - Tuscaloosa Author: Jeff Adams Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 51 Pages At a Glance: As a heart-warming love story, Heat Wave: Tuscaloosa hits the spot. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Ethan is a grad student stuck in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the summer. Though he’s thrilled about his teaching assistant position at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Love on the Web Author: Neil Plakcy Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 211 Pages At a Glance: Love on the Web is a very satisfying read! Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Larry Leavis is too smart and geeky for his family, too gangly and awkward among other gay guys. He’s never felt like he fits... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Like Hope Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 35,000 Words At a Glance: Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Television actor Aaron Zeller is thrilled when the character he plays on a popular primetime crime drama begins a gay relationship with one of the main characters on the show. While the cast... Continue Reading →
Title: Unfading (Books One, Two, and Three) Author: Devyn Morgan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages (Est.) At a Glance: While I tend to overlook the occasional editing error, there were enough in these books to distract me from what otherwise was a pleasurable story. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Logan Walters is used to attention.... Continue Reading →
Title: Aiden’s Angel Author: Aundrea Singer Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 147 Pages At a Glance: I would recommend this to someone who loves stories about angels and their role in the battle between light and darkness, and those who aren’t as interested in the sex scenes but more interested in the expressions of emotional... Continue Reading →
Title: Immutable Author: Becky Black Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 62 Pages At a Glance: I read Immutable with an eye for what the author was trying to teach, and that lesson seems to fall somewhere between the importance of honesty and the perils of selfishness. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Every night, in the tiny... Continue Reading →
Title: Healing (Pandemus Chronicles: Book Two) Author: Grace R. Duncan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 75 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable read that I’d recommend if you’re sitting by the pool watching the kids or killing some time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: When Duncan stumbles into a pharmacy in search of something to fix... Continue Reading →
Title: An Island, Lost Author: Wayne Mansfield Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: I feel this author tried to accomplish too much in the short amount of space he used for the story. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Clint is travelling on a small Cessna Citation over the Pacific. When the plane... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hit Man Cometh Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 178 Pages At a Glance: All in all, a fun and exciting read. Well worth the experience. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Mick is a hit man sent after Gavin. Can Gavin, an ex-conman and a shifter, convince Mick they should join forces... Continue Reading →
Title: Port in a Storm Author: Douglas Black Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 274 Pages At a Glance: Port in a Storm is a book I couldn’t put down. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Alex is stuck in a rut. He’s facing a big decision about his future, namely, what to do with it and so... Continue Reading →
Title: No Boundaries (Phoenix Inc.: Book One) Author: SE Jakes Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 187 Pages At a Glance: Highly satisfying and definitely not the last book I’ll read by this talented author. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: When your past closes in, running isn’t always an option… The jobs Marcus Lowry works for at... Continue Reading →
Title: Lucky Strike Author: Jane Davitt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 202 Pages At a Glance: Lucky Strike was a book I’ll probably go back to read again and again. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Death’s a heartbeat away, but love is even closer. Flying a traveler to Leap celebrations on the luxury planet Crestal is... Continue Reading →
Title: Bonfire Heart Author: Devon Rhodes Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 65 Pages At a Glance: If you are looking for a fun, quick read to satisfy your romance palate, this is a great book for you. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Sometimes fires burn and destroy, but from the ashes, new growth can heal and... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Guys Walk Into an Apocalypse 3: He's a Lumberjack and He's Undead Author: V. L. Locey Publisher: Torquere Press, Inc. Pages/Word Count: 130 Pages Rating: 3 Stars Blurb: Paul and Gordon aren't your typical zombie hunters. They're a loving couple of educators who might be infected by the virus that is turning the... Continue Reading →
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