Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Freckles Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 42 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo brought the story and the characters to life in an awesomely entertaining way. I found myself smiling until my cheeks hurt, and laughing out loud in my car... Continue Reading →
Title: Tramps and Thieves (Murder and Mayhem: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 53 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Get in on this series while you don’t have much to catch up on, because you may want to hear this book more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Beguiled (Enlightened: Volume Two) Author: Joanna Chambers Narrator: Hamish McKinlay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 33 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: This is the second book in a planned trilogy, and the narrator is amazing. Hamish McKinlay is so well suited to these books, and it is a rare treat to... Continue Reading →
Title: Antisocial Author: Heidi Cullinan Narrator: Iggy Toma Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 13 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is another in a long and wonderful line of collaborations between author and narrator. If you have never had the pleasure of hearing a narrator work so well with an author,... Continue Reading →
Title: Mad Lizard Mambo (Kai Gracen: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 8 hours and 49 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Filled with adventure, intrigue, twists, and turns, Mad Lizard Mambo is a non-stop thrill ride. Adding to this fantastical book is Greg Tremblay’s extraordinary narration. He... Continue Reading →
Title: The Last Grand Master (Champion of the Gods: Book One) Author: Andrew Q. Gordon Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: DSP Publications (3rd Edition) Run Time: 13 hours and 13 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: If you love the author or the narrator, buy this book. If you love fantasy with a gay twist, buy... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bone Orchard Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes Category: Historical, Western, Paranormal At a Glance: I liked what Abigail Roux did with the paranormal aspect of the story. As for the narration, it was more of the goodness I’ve come to look... Continue Reading →
Title: Cronin's Key II Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 42 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy, Vampires At a Glance: It really is nice when a series has the same narrator throughout. Here, the balance between the lovers and the story mesh really well. Walker gives Leslie a fine... Continue Reading →
Title: Best New Artist Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Brian Hutchinson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book for the good story of a love that once was, and may be again despite what life does to you. Buy the book because the narration for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rebuliding Year Author: Kaje Harper Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 9 hours and 44 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a satisfyingly lengthy audiobook peopled by awesome characters building an unexpected relationship against a backdrop of family drama and surprise suspense. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It took losing nearly... Continue Reading →
Title: Into This River I Drown Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Matt Baca Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary, Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: As amazed as I was by the story, I was equally in awe of the narration. Matt Baca was FANTASTIC. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Five years... Continue Reading →
Title: Manny Get Your Guy Author: Amy Lane Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 16 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As an avid listener of audiobooks, it really is nice to find a voice in the genre that takes such care with what he is presenting, and makes... Continue Reading →
Title: The Henry Rio Mystery Series (Books One - Seven) Author: Michael Nava Narrator: Gregory St. John Publisher: Audible Studios Run Time: 54 hours total (approx.) Category: Gay Literature, Mystery At a Glance: These books are canon in Gay Lit; they should hold a place in your audio collection as well. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb... Continue Reading →
Title: Northern Star Author: Ethan Day Narrator: Jason Frazier Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A story is told, a family is remade, and hearts are mended. That’s a lot for any book to do well, but add the top-notch narration and you have a book you... Continue Reading →
Title: Provoked: Enlightenment Author: Joanna Chambers Narrator: Hamish McKinlay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: The combination of McKinlay’s voice work and Chambers’ words are a perfect blend. You should not miss the chance to hear a good period piece with a fine mystery and budding romance... Continue Reading →
Title: Femme Author: Marshall Thornton Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 23 minutes Category: Romantic Comedy At a Glance: Lovely romance, hilarious comedy, and a truly satisfying ending. And Joel Leslie is transcendent. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Queeny cocktail waiter Lionel wakes up to find himself in bed with Dog, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaking Bonds (The Walker Boys: Book Two) Author: Ari McKay Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There are nice surprises in this book, and Dorian Bane narrates the slow burn romance with aplomb. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: From the frying pan... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mystery of the Curiosities (Snow & Winter: Book Two) Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 7 hours and 15 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I hope this series has a long run, and that Derrick McClain continues to narrate each new book. Buy this book for the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rancher's Son (Montana: Book Two) Author: RJ Scott Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 25 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a tightly packed story full of emotion and intrigue, and Crisden once again makes it worth the price of the book to join in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Dim Sum Asylum Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 44 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I can’t recommend this book highly enough. Buy it, you need to have it in your collection if you like your M/M fiction to have more than one note.... Continue Reading →
Title: Forgotten Paradise Author: Shira Anthony Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a good buy for those who enjoy romance with a tad of suspense and a bit of fun. Like all romances, the HEA is inevitable, but getting there... Continue Reading →
Title: A Day Makes Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 33 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you love to listen to a great story with an awesome narrator, I would highly recommend A Day Makes. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Mob enforcer Ceaton Mercer has killed... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Cowboys and a Baby Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Dorian Bane gives life, light, and fun to this romp of a book. Tortuga’s words and his narration pair well and are meant to be enjoyed.... Continue Reading →
Title: Vassily the Beautiful (An Esto Universe Novel) Author: Angel Martinez Narrator: Greg Boudreaux Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Run Time: 8 hours and 1 minute Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Buy this book if you like space sagas with hot men in them. Buy the book if you are familiar with Martinez’s work. Buy the... Continue Reading →
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