Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Fire and Granite Series: Carlisle Deputies: Book Two Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Fire and Granite is another suspenseful and tension filled installment in the Carlisle Deputies series. The plot has plenty of danger and suspicious characters along with two sweet kids and a... Continue Reading →
Title: Kairos Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kairos is more a straightforward romance filled with the Calmes staple of family drama, emotionally oblivious but charming MCs, a touch if danger, and a heartwarming HEA. With Michael Fell’s excellent performance... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Desert Series: States of Love Author: Elliot Joyce Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: There were a few little things I wish I could have seen, but, overall, I thoroughly enjoyed In the Desert. There was a definite charm to the story. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Discovery Series: Kinky in the City: Book Three Author: Quinn Ward Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 179 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I tend to run far, far away when I read in a blurb that a book features Daddy kink. For some reason, though, I decided to give this a try. And I... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into Forever Series: Leaning Into: Book Seven Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 261 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I am a huge fan of Lane Hayes and her deft use of quick wit and turn of phrase. Her books always flow well, and they are a treat to read. Yes,... Continue Reading →
Title: Blaze Series: Unbreakable Bonds: Book Five Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This was a definite gem of a page-turner from Drake and Elliott. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The rings have been selected. The champagne placed on ice. The cake decorated. And... Continue Reading →
Title: It Started with a Dare Series: Southern Comfort: Book One Authors: Julie Lynn Hayes and S.L. Danielson Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 214 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: For me, this book was a disappointment. The two most exciting characters were the ones I was supposed to hate, only because they contained... Continue Reading →
Title: The Other Side Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books (2nd Edition) Length: 81 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I'm impressed with how much the author covered and the ways she covered the issues and the feelings of both these characters. This was a good read that offered me a lot of things to... Continue Reading →
Title: Banded Together Author: KC Burn Narrator: Darcy Stark Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 30 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Banded Together is a good book with really good narration. Darcy Stark does a very fine job with a book that has a thin plot at times, but his work elevates... Continue Reading →
Title: Rescued Author: Dakota Storm Publisher: JMS Books Length: 134 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rescued is a sweet and suspenseful little novella. I like Dakota Storm’s heartwarming stories and lovable characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dean Montgomery loves his ranch and his family, but something is missing. When he sets out on a... Continue Reading →
Title: One Man's Trash Series: The Heretic Doms Club: Book One Author: Marie Sexton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 343 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Though not for the faint of heart, this novel is exceedingly gorgeous Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: After four tours in Afghanistan, Warren Groves couldn’t settle into civilian life. For... Continue Reading →
Title: Rainbow Place Series: Rainbow Place: Book One Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rainbow Place is a wonderful idea for a series, and the first installment wet my appetite for the rest. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Can Jason find the courage he needs to be the... Continue Reading →
Title: Kill Game Series: Seven of Spades: Book One Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Narrator: Wyatt Baker Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 56 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Buy this book. Baker takes the lovely words Kingsbridge wrote and makes them come alive for the listener. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Homicide detective... Continue Reading →
Title: All That Glitters Author: Kate Sherwood Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All That Glitters was my first read by Kate Sherwood, and I honestly don't know how that's possible. She is a very talented author, and I'll be seeking out more of her books in the future. Highly... Continue Reading →
Title: Switched Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With rich emotion, excellent pacing and distinctly unique voices, Joel Leslie made Switched a story I could listen to over and over again. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Israel Ingham’s life has never been... Continue Reading →
Title: Believe Series: Skins: Book Three Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 229 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I am a big fan of this series. Even though the characters overlap, each of the books has been as individual as the men inside them. That takes talent and Garrett Leigh has that in... Continue Reading →
Title: Three Days in Jackass Flats Author: Rhae Camdyn Publisher: MLR Press Length: 228 Pages Category: Contemporary, RomCom At a Glance: Despite the humor, a cast of interesting characters, and interesting world-building, this was a little too over the top in too many areas for me. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: On the surface, Jackass Flats... Continue Reading →
Title: Galaxies and Oceans Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 313 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Galaxies and Oceans is not only a second chance at love story, it's a second chance at life story. Highly recommended for a hefty dose of the feel-goods. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Seizing his one chance to... Continue Reading →
Title: Daniel Series: Legacy Ranch: Book Three Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 74k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Now I know why I’m hooked on RJ Scott’s novels. She's just so talented at bringing many different emotions to each and every one of her characters; it’s just impossible to pick a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Veranda Series: Lavender Shores: Book Three Author: Rosalind Abel Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book if you love joyful and unapologetic love. Buy it because this is the town and world we all wish we could live in. Buy... Continue Reading →
Title: Natural Enemies Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Highly recommend checking this out when you’re looking for a novella that will make you smile! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When opposites attract, love blooms in unexpected places. Buttoned-up botanist Stefan Albemarle has felt like an outsider his whole... Continue Reading →
Title: Jericho Candelario’s Gay Debut Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 113 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Jericho Candelario's Gay Debut is such an incredibly sweet novella. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for a quick romantic pick-me-up. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Jerry Candelario, known as Potts to almost everyone, has spent his entire... Continue Reading →
Title: Refraction Series: Collaborations: Book One Authors: Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, I thought this first-time collaboration by BA Tortuga and Jodi Payne was very interesting. Together they created two characters in Tucker and Calvin who were very opposite, so they... Continue Reading →
Title: Waiting for Clark Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 95 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you haven’t read this one yet, do yourself a favor…go grab it right now. It’s so wonderful. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When Bryce Weyland agrees to go to a comic convention dressed as a superhero, the... Continue Reading →
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