Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Gary the Once and Former King Series: The Unwanted King: Book Two Author: Isabel Murray Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 242 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 3 Stars At a Glance: Gary the Once and Former King comes down to this: it wasn't necessary to read this book. It doesn't add anything of depth or value... Continue Reading →
Title: Rafts Author: Utunu Publisher: Self-Published Length: 177 Pages Category: Romantic Fantasy, Erotica Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Utunu is an eloquent storyteller, his voice soft and reassuring, his writing evocative and provocative. Rafts is a book I consumed as much as read as much as suffered. Every moment and every emotion was so... Continue Reading →
Title: Rapture Author: Saint Harlowe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 97 Pages Category: Erotic Suspense Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Rapture exposes the grimmest, most sinister side of humanity—that which is not compelled by conscience or troubled by remorse. It’s frighteningly provocative and not for the squeamish. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When Adrian Price is abducted,... Continue Reading →
Title: Exodus 20:3 Author: Freydís Moon Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 93 Pages Category: Horror, Erotic Fantasy Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: This novella packs a lot of punch, and I was completely absorbed by the author’s voice and their storytelling. I’ll be watching for their next release to see what boundaries they’ll explore, and... Continue Reading →
Titles: A Sinner Born, Sinner Like Me, Syren & Renzo Series: Brooklyn Sinners Author: Avril Ashton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 332 Pages, 166 Pages, 87 Pages Category: Erotic Romance, Dark Romance Content Warnings: Physical abuse/torture, Violence, Rape (on page), Self-harm, Child trafficking Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Avril Ashton writes some of the darkest... Continue Reading →
Title: Burn This City Author: Aleksandr Voinov Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 371 Pages Category: Dark Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Aleksandr Voinov pushes boundaries, sometimes obliterates them, to offer up his brand of alt-romance that somehow still makes you believe in a happy, if perhaps unconventional, ending that strictly suits the two people... Continue Reading →
Title: Into the Fire: the Complete Series Author: Mia West Publisher: Self-Published Length: 716 Pages Category: Historical, Erotic Romance Rating: 3.75 Stars At a Glance: I can say with some confidence I wouldn’t have been as compelled to carry on with Arthur and Bedwyr’s adventures if I had read this compilation of stories first, not... Continue Reading →
Title: One in Between Series: Those Other Books #2.5 Author: Roe Horvat Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 38 Pages Category: Erotic Romance At a Glance: This little slice of erotica is a nice insight into Christoffer and Adam’s relationship, and while I wouldn’t say it’s an absolute must-read in order to have enjoyed the other two... Continue Reading →
Title: Adam Only Series: Those Other Books: Book Two Author: Roe Horvat Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 128 Pages Category: Erotic Romance At a Glance: Horvat does again what he did so well in The Other Book: he builds an emotional connection between his characters and readers, and made me believe they fit together in... Continue Reading →
Title: Making It Better Author: Lyss Em Publisher: Self-Published Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotica At a Glance: As love stories go, Making It Better is hit or miss with some profound red flags present in the remaking of a relationship that might have been better off remaining in the past. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Simply Sex Author: P.C. Ryan Publisher: Deep Desires Press Length: 27 Pages Category: Erotica At a Glance: I wish I could say this is written well, but it’s not. Reviewed By: Courtney Ellen Blurb: Rebecca Mason is forty, slim and very attractive. She’s also single, and confused about love. She’s never been in a... Continue Reading →
Title: Cold Like Snow Author: Sita Bethel Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 235 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: If you are looking for a supernatural erotica polyamorous romance, give this a try. If you are into a paranormal romance but not erotica, I’d suggest taking a pass. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When René moves into... Continue Reading →
Title: Pretty in Pink Series: Housemates: Book Six Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 211 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: It truly pains me to say that Pretty in Pink was mostly a miss for me. My issue with this book isn’t that there's sex in the plot. It’s that sex is the... Continue Reading →
Title: Silken Author: Isobel Starling Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 2 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I wasn’t completely pulled into this story, it is a short erotic tale handled skillfully by the always mesmerizing Gomez Pugh. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Matthew Fisher loved being a dancer, but... Continue Reading →
Title: More Patterns (Patterns: Book Two) Author: Suede Delray Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 140 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m so absolutely entertained by the Patterns series. Suede Delray packs a lot of action, suspense and gruesome murders into this short novel. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Rob and Dominick are trying to adjust to... Continue Reading →
Title: Patterns Author: Suede Delray Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 136 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Patterns is a fast-paced thriller. The smattering of mystery and the mafia ties adds drama and suspense to the betrayal and danger. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Ever since he'd met Dominick Cortez unexpectedly on the subway, Rob had been... Continue Reading →
Title: Eden’s Past (The Edenwood Saga: Book One) Author: Adam Carpenter Publisher: MLR Press Length: 174 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: The complicated plot has me very intrigued and ready to find out what happens next, though I admit to having a hard time connecting to the characters involved. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Bears and a Baby (A Bear Walks Into a Bar: Book Two) Authors: Eden Winters and P.D. Singer Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Length: 192 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Erotica, Mpreg At a Glance: Eden Winters and P.D. Singer are consummate writers; their world-building is spot on and the plot complex and engaging. I... Continue Reading →
Title: Hook-Ups #2: Zahn and Deimos Author: Patrick Fillion Publisher: Class Comics Length: 28 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The art here is damn fine and the plot is stronger than many other Class Comics books. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: HURNON, that dastardly COLLECTOR is up to his no-good tricks once again! This time,... Continue Reading →
Title: Lace Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Self-Published Length: 124 Pages Category: Contemporary Erotic Romance At a Glance: A short, sexy read with some kink in it. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: When Shawn’s best mate Dave breaks up with his girlfriend, Shawn tries not to get his hopes up. After all, Dave’s still straight, right? Wrong.... Continue Reading →
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: Unzipping 7D (Unzipped Shorts: Book Two) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotica At a Glance: What a fun little read. Quite hot and for the price, worth it. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Jordan Price is used to the boring wait in airports, given that he practically lives on... Continue Reading →
Title: Slow Heat Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 118k Words Category: Alt U, Fantasy, Mpreg At a Glance: Knowing mpreg isn’t everybody’s cuppa, I can’t say this book will be for everyone, but I can say that Slow Heat—in my admittedly limited experience—is some of the best I’ve read yet. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Enemies Like You Authors: Annika Martin and Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The writing team of Chambers and Martin score with a sexy suspense thriller. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: They're dangerous men. Absolute enemies. And totally hot for each other. Will has never met anyone like... Continue Reading →
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