Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Sam’s Soldiers (Boys of Brighton: Book Two) Author: M. Tasia Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Length: 116 Pages Category: Contemporary, Ménage, M/M/M At a Glance: Sometimes you just want some mild BDSM, ménage and a HEA. That’s what this story delivers. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Emergency room nurse Samuel Mason is offered a ménage a trois... Continue Reading →
Title: Pandora Author: Marguerite Labbe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 210 Pages Category: Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Pandora is a powerful novel, one with depth and unending action. Once again, Marguerite Labbe proves that she can write an intelligent, clever story that sticks with you well beyond the last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Haunted... Continue Reading →
Title: Fugue Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: JMS Books Length: 35 Pages Category: BDSM At a Glance: Fugue is a well-written BDSM snippet that will leave you a bit breathless and hungering for more. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Who is the master and who is the slave? In Rick R. Reed's tortuously sexy short story,... Continue Reading →
Title: Just the Right Notes Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I enjoyed this book because I enjoyed Elliot and Graham, and I would have loved having just a little more from them. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Elliot is an up-and-coming architect who just opened his... Continue Reading →
Title: Exposed Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Length: 264 Pages Category: Contemporary, May/December, BDSM At a Glance: Bey Deckard: writing addictive dysfunction and heart-tugging erotica, one plot bunny at a time. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: With middle-age looming, Greg offsets his boring day job with what truly feeds his soul: photography. The camera is an... Continue Reading →
Title: An Invitation Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 35 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This one was just OK for me. *sigh* It wasn’t terrible by any means. But, it wasn’t really memorable either. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: “I should put you over my knee and spank you for teasing me…” Jake’s new... Continue Reading →
Amazon USTitle: Everything Between Us: A Story of Love and Chaos Author: Stephen Hoppa Publisher: Self-Published Length: 282 Pages Category: Contemporary, D/s, Erotica At a Glance: This story is Psych 101 with an erotic twist, and I couldn't get enough. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Ethan is confused about more than just his sexuality the night... Continue Reading →
Title: Tonight's Encore (For the Love of Pup: Book One) Author: Parker Avrile Publisher: Self-Published Length: 203 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Tonight’s Encore was just too much of a slow starter and way too underdeveloped plot-wise to really shine. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Is there a second chance after your first love gets... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning to Want Author: Tami Veldura Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: Learning to Want is a riveting sci-fi story that kept me hooked till the very last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Khoram is an enforcer, a bodyguard, but his boss has just betrayed him. Now... Continue Reading →
Title: Gaining Trust (Kiss of Leather: Book Five) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 142 Pages Category: Mystery, Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A wonderful addition to the series, with a beloved character! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Chuck isn’t sure what he needs and Master Jordan can’t wait to show him. Stone’s shy junior investigator,... Continue Reading →
Title: Lock and Key Author: Z. Allora Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A spin-off from another series, finishing this book was like a marathon of emotions. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Rejected. Heartbroken. Devastated. Zack Davis wanted to serve only one man, Andrew Nikeman. He was denied because Andrew thought... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deeper He Hurts (Kick: Book Two) Author: Lynda Aicher Publisher: Loveswept/Random House LLC Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book isn’t only fascinating with regard to the BDSM aspects; it’s also an interesting character study in guilt, grief, and loss, as well as a truly gorgeous love story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Tie ‘Em Up, Hold ‘Em Down Author: Carolina Valdez Publisher: JMS Books Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I had my moments where I enjoyed the story, but overall I ended up disappointed. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: They knew it was dangerous to be gay in the all-male, macho world of... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied Up in Knots Author: Wayne Mansfield Publisher: JMS Books Length: 61 Pages Category: BDSM, Erotica At a Glance: It’s provocative. What else can I say? Tied Up in Knots is short and provocative. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Cody has never been lucky in love. In fact, he isn’t feeling very lucky at all.... Continue Reading →
Title: Tricks and Bids (Suit of Harte’s: Book One) Author: Jacqueline Grey Publisher: Resplendence Publishing Length: 66 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: I appreciate a story and an author who can achieve a level of depth in such a short novella. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When Michael Nole propositions Dillon Spade outside of... Continue Reading →
Title: Reclaiming (Immortal Ink: Book One) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 180 Pages Category: Paranormal, BDSM, Erotica At a Glance: An interesting premise that was good, but took some time to get into. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Beau thought Aaron was dead to him… Imagine his surprise when his former lover slinks into his tattoo... Continue Reading →
Title: Grand Opening (Kiss of Leather: Book Four) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 144 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Another excellent addition to the series that focuses on the opening of the club, and David and Josh’s relationship. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The men of Kiss of Leather celebrate a beginning, but will... Continue Reading →
Title: Safeword Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A short story with interesting characters that deserves a follow-up. Blurb: A dangerous game turns into unexpected pleasure… Carter’s dream of running from his abusive family into the arms of the perfect Dom has been shattered. Virtually enslaved by a... Continue Reading →
Title: Limitless (The Underground Club: Book Two) Author: SJD Petersen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: I totally enjoyed this book. My only beef was the ending; it ends rather abruptly. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Even within the context of the Underground BDSM Club, Joshua’s desires are dark and... Continue Reading →
Title: Let the Wrong Light In Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 32 minutes Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a definite buy for the story, but especially for the narration. Pick it up as soon as you can. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Avery... Continue Reading →
Title: A Chance for Us (New Vampire Justice: Book Two) Author: Jake C. Wallace Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 274 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: What an incredibly intense sequel Jake C. Wallace has written! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Love between a young man with a broken mind and the jaded New Vampire Justice... Continue Reading →
Title: Driven to the Edge (Tales From the Edge: Book Seven) Author: L.M. Somerton Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 124 Pages Category: BDSM, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This was a great addition to the series. The story is well paced, is not overly long, and is entertaining to read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Not all limits... Continue Reading →
Title: Settling Down (Little Earthquakes: Book Two) Author: Nicole Forcine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 97 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A surprisingly good and unexpected sequel to Shaken Up. Blurb: It’s been six months since Tim and Jae got together, and they’re giving Domestic Discipline an honest try. But when conflicting events conspire to... Continue Reading →
Title: Max Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Length: 160 Pages (Kindle) Category: Transgressive, Psychological Thriller At a Glance: There is a chilling thrill of psychopathy and a growing emotional and physical dependency in this story that makes every moment spent reading it horrifying and intense. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Fresh out of school, Dr. Crane... Continue Reading →
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