Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Crocus Series: Bonfires: Book Two Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Amy Lane does real life like no other author I know. Gritty, messy and hectic does not begin to describe the life these two men live with their kids. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Saying “I... Continue Reading →
Title: Once Burned Series: Anchor Point: Book Six Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 298 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The too often repetition of the same concerns started to weigh this story down and slow the pacing, but Once Burned is a good story, a solid hit for those who like reading... Continue Reading →
Title: Kairos Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kairos is an unapologetic romance that will make your heart happy and perfectly feed any need you may have for a story that has no more aspirations than to give the reader a happy-ever-after. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: Closer Author: F.E. Feeley Jr. Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 380 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy/Horror At a Glance: Closer is a captivating horror story that begins with a bang and never lets up till the final chapter. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Maplewood, Vermont is a picturesque town filled with unique shops, unique homes, and a... Continue Reading →
Title: Smoky Mountain Dreams Author: Leta Blake Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 46 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Smoky Mountain Dreams was done a truly just turn by John Solo. With rich pathos and nimble characterizations, he made this story shine. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes holding on means letting... Continue Reading →
Title: Speedbump Author: Charli Coty Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 182 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In my opinion, Speedbump is a love story that transcends labels and allows for love to blossom in the wake of shared heartbreak and loneliness. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Ezra Cook is sole caregiver to older brother Tray, who... Continue Reading →
Title: Welcome Home, Soldier Author: Deanna Wadsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Welcome Home, Soldier is a sweet reunion story that many will find redemptive and romantic and a nice way to spend a few holiday hours. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Clay and Daniel fell in love as... Continue Reading →
Title: Falling Together Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Self-Published Length: 53 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: If you are looking for an angst-free holiday romance, then look no further. Falling Together is a cute story that will satisfy the sweet tooth in us all. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Mitch Jackson took a temporary... Continue Reading →
Title: Walking on Water Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 276 Pages Category: Fantasy, Fairy Tale At a Glance: If you love a classic fairy tale gorgeously re-imagined, Walking on Water is it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When a cloud falls to earth, Calla sets out to find what lies beyond the sky.... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Dares Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 247 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Five Dares may not be some involved, angsty romance that teeters on the brink of self-destructing at a moment’s notice, as so many do these days, but it is a deeply satisfying romance nonetheless. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Family Man Authors: Heidi Cullinan and Marie Sexton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (Second Edition) Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think my one problem with this novel stems from the fact that by the end, it is not fully clear that Vinnie is bisexual. Given that, Family Man is still a powerful... Continue Reading →
Title: Falling for Him Author: CL Mustafic Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 289 Pages Category: Contemporary, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: Bisexuals being bisexuals! Yay! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Doctor Gavin Addison’s marriage didn’t end on the friendliest of terms, and his estranged wife’s continual harassment has the local police visiting his home so often they’ve... Continue Reading →
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