Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: And the Next Thing You Know… Series: Why You?: Book Two Author: Chase Taylor Hackett Publisher: Lyrical Press/Kensington Publishing Length: 290 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An enemies-to-lovers story that focuses on the enemies more so than the lovers part of the equation. Despite its flaws and that it took a little while... Continue Reading →
Title: Finders Keepers Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you are looking for a bit of well written and lovely escapism, look no further than N.R. Walker’s Finders Keepers. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Needing a change of scene, Griffin Burke moves from Brisbane to Coolum Beach... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Fate Series: A Moments in Time Story Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: P. C. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: P. C., as narrator, took some time to get into the characters. Listeners may miss the former narrator’s skill with this world. But, the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Temporary Situation Author: H.L. Day Publisher: Loose Id Length: 288 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Get ready for a sweet tooth fix. For those who love adorably cute and light romances with quirky characters. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Personal assistant Dominic is a consummate professional. Funny then, that he harbors such unprofessional... Continue Reading →
Title: Fighting Addiction Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 197 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: BA Tortuga delivers a tense and emotional story about two former lovers who could have a chance for new beginnings at life. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Country hat act Markus Kane is skeptical when he’s asked to do... Continue Reading →
Title: Where Do I Start? Series: Why You?: Book One Author: Chase Taylor Hackett Publisher: Kensington Publishing Length: 264 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I truly loved reading this book, and can’t wait to read more from this author. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The ex best thing . . . Fletcher Andrews never believed... Continue Reading →
Title: His Personal Assistant Series: Men of New York: Book One Author: L.J. Harris Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 257 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I have mixed feelings about this book. It was promising but, in the end, it left me feeling underwhelmed. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: At the tender age of twenty-one, Kade... Continue Reading →
Title: In Wild Lemon Groves Author: Selina Kray Publisher: Self-Published Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In Wild Lemon Groves is a love letter to Amalfi, Italy, wrapped around the equally lovely story of a man who learns to live and love again. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A telltale knock on a quiet... Continue Reading →
Title: Sheep's Clothing Author: Elin Gregory Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I loved the originality of this fun little read. Definitely check this one out if you’re in the mood for something different that will make you chuckle! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A terrifying personal change plus a family... Continue Reading →
Title: The Teddy Bear Club Series: The Teddy Bear Club: Book One Author: Sean Michael Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 9 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: John Solo has a lovely voice for this kind of work; he has a slow and gentle style that works really... Continue Reading →
Title: Swann's Revenge Series: Dreamspun Desires: Book 51 Author: Shira Anthony Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With interesting court cases and well written secondary characters that propel the story forward, there are plenty of things to keep this fairy tale grounded in reality. I totally recommend it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Relief Valve Series: Plumber’s Mate Mysteries: Book Two Author: J.L. Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 341 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Excellent addition to this series, highly recommended! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: If you dig up the past, be prepared for some dirt to stick. The relationship between Tom Paretski, a cheeky... Continue Reading →
Title: Afraid to Fly Series: Anchor Point: Book Two Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 9 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While the characters are not perfect, their obstacles are not impossible to overcome. Russo tells us this in moments of tenderness, anger, and pure... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowed In Series: Hunt & Cam 4Ever: Book Three Author: Adira August Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 148 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: Adira August has said that as long as these guys are talking to her, she will continue to write this series. Oh, I hope these guys keep talking to her... Continue Reading →
Title: When the Devil Wants In Authors: Cate Ashwood and J.H. Knight Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 246 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The way the authors wrapped things up left me with almost more questions than answers, but I would read more from this duo, especially if they give us Santiago’s book!! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Again Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Nick J Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Just a taste of a compelling relationship. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Six years ago, Noah Wheeler went to meet his boyfriend, Dante Cerreto, at the airport, and his world ended. Dante... Continue Reading →
Title: Felix and the Prince Series: Forever Wilde: Book Two Author: Lucy Lennox Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As always Lucy Lennox provides a wonderfully sweet, without being saccharine, tale. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Felix Things I expect to find at Gadleigh Castle: - Rare stained glass, the subject... Continue Reading →
Title: Their Life As They Live It Series: Perspectives: Book Four Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Briggs-King Books Length: 239 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is another wonderfully emotional read that gives great insight into this world through the lens of Gabe’s dads and their relationship. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: “Happiness is not a... Continue Reading →
Title: Bankers' Hours Author: Wade Kelly Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book for the expert narration, buy it for the fun story, and buy it because sometimes even a light comedy can have an emotional weight. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: HeartOn Series: Full Hearts: Book Two Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Self-Published Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Even though I didn’t connect with Carlos and Deion's story on the same level I did with Josh and Benji’s, I absolutely still enjoyed the book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When an injury sidelines... Continue Reading →
Title: Picture Winter Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: MLR Press Length: 167 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Thought it wasn’t my favorite of Aislin’s books—it did get off to somewhat of a slow start for me—it was still a worthy little read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Do something new today. Why he looks at his... Continue Reading →
Title: Dantes Unglued Series: Ward Security: Book Two Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: Novel Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: From the beginning of Dantes Unglued, the storyline is gripping. It's another exciting mystery to add to the Ward Security series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When private investigator, Shane Stephens,... Continue Reading →
Title: Preacher, Prophet, Beast Series: The Tyack & Frayne Mysteries: Book Seven Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Preacher, Prophet, Beast reads like a fever dream at times, often making me question what was real and what wasn't—maybe it was both, and that unknowing is the sum... Continue Reading →
Title: Dream Series: Skins: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 254 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These guys were fantastic. Their scenes at the club were fire, and even when they weren’t ‘playing’ their chemistry was amazing. I can’t wait for the other books in the series!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
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