Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Twice Shy Series: New Milton: Book Three Author: Sally Malcolm Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 381 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Twice Shy is a lovely, second-chance romance that’s a perfect weekend read. One minor irritation aside, I enjoyed the story very much, and absolutely loved the ending. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The... Continue Reading →
Title: Poetry in Motion Author: Samantha Wayland Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 287 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: There were tons of things that made Poetry in Motion fabulous. It was fun, and sexy, and incredibly touching. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Travis Campbell has been at this hockey thing for a while. He knows... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hitman's Guide to Making Friends and Finding Love Series: The Hitman's Guide: Book One Author: Alice Winters Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 375 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I had so much fun reading this book. The writing style is a little frenzied, but it worked because it kept things moving at... Continue Reading →
Title: Heartsong Series: Green Creek: Book Three Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 17 hours and 46 minutes Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: As usual, there is so little I can say about the book without giving things away. And, believe me you don’t want to be spoiled. But I can... Continue Reading →
Title: Dauntless Author: Lisa Henry Publisher: Self-Published Length: 30k Words Category: Contemporary Romance, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Fans of a little light mystery with a side of attraction, if not love, at first sight will find both of those in this novella, and if I wanted a little more depth and detail, which I'd... Continue Reading →
Title: Declination Series: Borealis Investigations: Book Three Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 383 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Declination is yet another example of the things Gregory Ashe can do with two intrinsically flawed and ultimately endearing men, a handful of crooked cops, a solid cast of supporting characters, a healthy dose... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, long time no see! TNA is popping its head up, briefly, from all the reading and hiatus-ing we've been doing to welcome author Rick R. Reed, who's joining us with a teaser excerpt from his soon to be re-released novel Blink, coming October 16th from JMS Books. Janet reviewed Blink upon its original... Continue Reading →
Title: After Ben Series: Seattle Stories: Book One Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 344 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: After Ben is not a novel full of bombast or populated by outlandish characters. That, in fact, is what makes a Con Riley book a Con Riley book. There is a certain... Continue Reading →
Title: Heart2Heart Series: The Heart2Heart Charity Collection: Vol. Three Authors: Various Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 761 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was incredibly impressed with this anthology and had so much fun reading it. The overall vibe was light, fun, and sweet. Would absolutely recommend! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Once upon a time,... Continue Reading →
Title: Best Man Series: Close Proximity: Book One Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 241 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: There’s a little bit of something for everyone who loves category romance in Best Man. If you go into this one looking for a giant dose of the feel goods, you should... Continue Reading →
Title: DJ Dangerfield Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 74 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: DJ Dangerfield is a fun, sweet, New Adult novella that is definitely worth the read. It made me smile and gave me the little escape I was looking for after a long week. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Where Love Grows Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: Novel Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Northcote lays out a romantic narrative full of emotion and no small amount of angst. Where Love Grows gives good drama, some moments of idyll that lead to romantic expressions, and there are smiles along the way... Continue Reading →
Title: Tallowwood Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 375 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I can’t recommend this book enough, guys. My pulse was racing, my palms were sweaty, and at the end my heart was full. I really loved it so much. Go check it out!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Ground Zero Series: Zero Hour: Book One Author: Aimee Nicole Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 287 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: As always, expectations are different for every reader, and I fully admit I’m a demanding audience of Romantic Suspense and Murder Mysteries. This novel was, in the end, too rushed for... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Autumn Leaves and New Beginnings Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 67 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Of Autumn Leaves and New Beginnings is full of heart, and lovely prose. It’s short but satisfying—complete with a fabulous little epilogue—and left me smiling all day. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: At 47, Oren... Continue Reading →
Title: Brighter Shades of Light Author: Jaclyn Osborn Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 338 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While there were elements of the story I liked—I thought both MCs were very sweet, and I loved the connection they had—there were also elements that detracted from my enjoyment. As we reviewers like to sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: Work for It Author: Talia Hibbert Publisher: Nixon House Length: 283 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Hibbert’s writing is, at times, so lyrical that the beauty of it not only blooms in the imagination but it does things to the heart too. The author’s skill at weaving a tender love story from the... Continue Reading →
Title: Dine With Me Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 69k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Dine With Me is FULL of emotion. This was a fantastic book that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for a well-written, touching, romantic story, that is also a love letter to food. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Again Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Again is another example of why Mary Calmes is the master of the novella, but for me it was Nick Russo’s narration that made the whole thing. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Behind the Stick Series: The Speakeasy: Book Three Authors: K. Evan Coles & Brigham Vaughn Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 370 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Coles and Vaughn have such a nice, easygoing style, and the flow of the story was great. I am completely loving this series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul on Fire Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 280 Pages Category: Romantic Suspense At a Glance: I was totally engrossed in this book from start to finish. I adored both MCs and was rooting for their love story as well as wanting them to save the world! This was an incredible ride,... Continue Reading →
Title: King Slayer Series: Fog City: Book Two Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 195 Pages Category: Romantic Suspense, Mystery At a Glance: Definitely jump on this series if you haven’t yet. Reyne writes such fun romantic suspense, and King Slayer is fabulous summer entertainment. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Never fall for a mark.... Continue Reading →
Title: Grandad's Cup of Tea Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: Self-Published Length: 12k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Amy Rae Durreson tells such a lovely and uncomplicated story of hope and happiness in these pages. No extremes of emotion, no dramatic episodes or simmering angst, just a sincere and heartfelt story of two men... Continue Reading →
Title: Elements of Retrofit Series: Thomas Elkins: Book One Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Love Lane Books Run Time: 3 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Russo was a fantastic choice for the narration. His delivery is so pleasant and smooth for the most part, and his pacing... Continue Reading →
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