Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Diego's Secret Author: Bryan T. Clark Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Diego’s Secret is a beautiful and very well written story that reflects the lives of two men who live in opposite worlds but try to form a loving and heartfelt relationship. Bryan T. Clark's writing style is... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hockey Player's Heart Series: Dreamspun Desires: Book Fifty Authors: Jeff Adams and Will Knauss Narrator: Finn Sterling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 56 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I want to stress here that the main part of this sweet story is very, very well done by Sterling, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul of Discretion Authors: Susan Mac Nicol and M. Tasia Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I highly recommend this story; it kept my attention and often made me smile. As first collaborations go, I think it is a good one and I hope it’s not their last. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Alaska Series: Sawyer's Ferry: Book One Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 183 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The writing overall is so, so good. I’ve always enjoyed Ashwood’s books, but Alaska felt like it was a notch above. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Nobody says no to a Prescott. Not even one... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Fish, Dead Fish Series: Fish Out of Water: Book Two Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 hours and 48 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The action in this book is once again expertly told by Amy Lane. There is true suspense throughout, but the book’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Spencer Cohen: Book One Series: The Spencer Cohen Series Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: N.R. Walker is a masterful storyteller, an auto-buy author for me for years now, and this series is no exception. In the more than capable... Continue Reading →
Title: Robby Riverton: Mail Order Bride Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: Novel Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: I loved how everything in this story was resolved. Yes, it happened exactly as expected, but that’s what makes Robby Riverton: Mail Order Bride such a comfortable read, perfect for those precious quiet moments we... Continue Reading →
Title: Set Ablaze Author: KC Burn Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There was so much to like about this book that I fear I may spoil too much of it. The complexity and depth of the characters were fantastic, and I particularly loved how Hayden grew from somebody who... Continue Reading →
Title: Permanent Ink Series: Art and Soul: Book One Authors: Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary, Age Gap, Daddy Kink At a Glance: Kirt Graves gives another remarkable performance here. He explores the light kink and role play aspects of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Exploration Series: Kinky in the City: Book One Author: Quinn Ward Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The D/s in Exploration is all very superficial, like the characters were joking around or playing at being in a relationship with that dynamic. I wanted and expected to see more... Continue Reading →
Title: A Full Plate Series: Dreamspun Desires: Book 56 Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Author Kim Fielding writes characters like no one else I know. Perhaps it’s because her men are so down-to-earth, their dilemmas plausible and their attraction less insta-love and more slow burn. Then... Continue Reading →
Title: Hunter Author: Dakota Storm Publisher: JMS Books Length: 96 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Dakota Storm’s Hunter is a fast paced and action-packed novella. This book may not be for everyone, but if you like lots of action, drug trafficking, and bounty hunters, give it a try. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sexy-as-sin bounty... Continue Reading →
Title: Bite Me Series: Kitchen Gods: Book One Author: Beth Bolden Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 356 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed watching these two very different people figure out how they could work, and work together as well. Highly recommended, especially for fans of enemies-to-lovers stories. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Talented... Continue Reading →
Title: His Secret Admirer Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 164 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Edward Kendrick delivers a quick and easy read with a little suspense and smatterings of humor, but this is more an in-depth look at both Jim and Alan in that they each get a chance to tell... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow’s Return Series: Psychic Detective Mysteries: Book Two Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 196 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There are some real 'gasp, no way!' moments that I loved as the killer threatens again in a way I didn’t anticipate. It all came together in such an enticing way as... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dom and His Artist Series: Club Whisper: Book Two Author: Xenia Melzer Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a contemporary romance, not a hardcore BDSM offering, but at the end of the day, it is a pretty good contemporary romance. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: Crossfire Author: Jon Keys Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Crossfire is a good novella with suspense, action and lots of deep feelings between Rick and Gabe. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Murder, kidnapping and a disappearance. Trooper Rick Anthis could use a break. But he hopes it isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Fake Out Series: Fake Boyfriend: Book One Author: Eden Finley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 297 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: What a wonderful story! I got so much more than what I expected when I started this book. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Maddox The reason I rarely go home is three simple words:... Continue Reading →
Title: Squared Away Series: Out of Uniform: Book Five Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was a bit disappointed with this book, but that's just me. It was still a great story and I liked reading it. It had scenes that I enjoyed a lot; it... Continue Reading →
Title: Surfacing Secrets Series: Elemental Evidence: Book Three Authors: Bellora Quinn and Sadie Rose Bermingham Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This third installment in the Elemental Evidence series sees Jake and Mari facing their own personal turmoil. The mystery is well-plotted and gradually, Mari discovers more and more... Continue Reading →
Title: No River Wide Enough Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 213 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I finished the book with a smile on my face—it really did leave me with a good feeling—but, it was sort of a messy journey. I liked the premise and a lot of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Deadly Dorian Series: Ward Security: Book Three Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: What really made this a page-turner for me was Drake and Elliott offering up lots of action, suspense, and danger. There’s no holding back once the line is crossed.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wolf's Man Friday Series: Nose to Tail Inc.: Book Two Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Julia Talbot has created an interesting, fascinating world of shifters, and I am really hoping that several of the secondary characters in this book get their own spotlight... Continue Reading →
Title: Strange Medicine Series: Dr. Maxwell Thornton Murder Mysteries: Book One Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 212 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: S.C. Wynne’s mysteries are a skillful balance between the relationship and the criminal elements of the story. It's always great to find a new fave, and I can't wait... Continue Reading →
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