Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Counting on You (Counting: Book Three) Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 91 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: My favorite of the series! Henry and Marcus are finally sharing their fears and risking their hearts. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Henry and Marc can’t seem to catch a break. They’ve had two disastrous... Continue Reading →
Title: Cruising Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Self-Published/Free Download Length: 45 Pages Category: Contemporary, Short Story, Friends-to-Lovers At a Glance: Cruising is a sweet and sexy little story for those times when you just need a quick shot of happy. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Best friends Dylan and Jake have been inseparable since college, but Dylan... Continue Reading →
Title: In Over Our Heads (Stories from the Shore: Book Two) Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 192 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I wanted to like this book, but unfortunately, that isn’t what happened. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Anthony Vallen is the life of any party. Full of energy and fun, Anthony... Continue Reading →
Title: The Last Gift Author: Chrissy Munder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 48 pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: I was completely charmed by this slow-burn and delightfully sweet story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: College student Nick Reed works late shift at a convenience store and dreams of graduation, a job he can be proud... Continue Reading →
Title: A Holiday Crush Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 50 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: This one was a nice addition to this year’s advent story collection. It kept my Christmas cheer going for sure! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: San Francisco lawyer Brad Halberstam is in a rut. At forty-one, he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: The Fortune Hunter Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 235 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Fans of this author, fans of a well written period piece, fans of a forbidden love that survives, thrives, and endures, should find a lot to embrace in this book. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A man with... Continue Reading →
Title: Pressure Head (Plumber’s Mate Mysteries: Book One) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A cozy little mystery wrapped in an amazingly humorous and intriguing little package. I can’t begin to even explain how much I love this book. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Some things are... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mature Man’s Guide to Surviving Change Author: Chris Scully Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 59 pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: This is a heart-warming friends to lovers, second chance love story, with sweet and humorous moments that I thoroughly enjoyed. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In the sunny playground of Palm Springs, growing... Continue Reading →
Title: Forever Haunt (The Jimmy McSwain Files: Book Five) Author: Adam Carpenter Publisher: MLR Press Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Adam Carpenter never fails to make the Jimmy McSwain series emotional on all levels. Family, friends, relationships, different clients and cases always leave me wanting more from this outstanding series. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Bleeding Like Me Author: Riley Parks Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group Length: 226 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I do love the premise of Bleeding Like Me, and can see so much evidence of this author’s talent, but there were weaknesses in the execution that caused the story to fall short of being great... Continue Reading →
Title: Inseparable (Port Java: Book One Author: Sloan Johnson Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 209 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: As good and realistic as this journey was, I felt, at times, the story was a bit labored, spending much too much time on Trevor’s worries and not enough time on moving the... Continue Reading →
Title: Rebel (415 Ink: Book One) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Second chance romance and slow burn! There was a lot of pain in all of the characters' pasts, but they were all able to pick themselves up and make something of their lives. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunburnt Author: Joey Jameson Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 161 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Sunburnt is an absolute, mind-boggling page turner!! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Lenox Winter is the son of rock royalty. Although born into the London elite, his laid-back style and relaxed vibe has always made him feel better suited... Continue Reading →
Title: Color of You Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Give yourself the gift of love, family, and a full heart all in one book this holiday season—look no further than Color of You. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Bowen Merlin—yes, that’s his real name—accepts a... Continue Reading →
Title: Deal Maker Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 335 Pages Category: Contemporary Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: Deal Maker romanced me in all the very best ways. Built on a strong foundation of family and friendships, it made me laugh, charmed me thoroughly, and warmed my heart accordingly. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Suspicious Behavior Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 280 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Suspicious Behavior is suspenseful, action packed, and we get to watch Corliss and Darren go through the pains of staying focused and following the process of investigating a mind-boggling murder spree. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: Laugh Cry Repeat Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Laugh Cry Repeat is a beautiful love story that takes a slice of everyday life and creates a magical montage of sweet moments that leave the reader delighted. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Wyeth Becker is a quiet... Continue Reading →
Title: A Gift of Family Author: Tami Veldura Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: I think A Gift of Family was exactly what it was supposed to be—a sugary little holiday romance to warm the readers’ hearts. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Scott Burke has always desired a big... Continue Reading →
Title: The Puzzle Box Author: CC Bridges Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 31 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: The Puzzle Box is a perfect short holiday story that reminded me of the Christmas carol 'I’ll be Home for Christmas'. The pacing is well done, the emotions are well telegraphed, and the characters are... Continue Reading →
Title: Wreck the Halls Author: Jessica Payseur Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a short holiday novella with a HEA(?) that tries to be a love/hate, push/pull kind of storyline. Unfortunately, it just didn’t do it for me. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Business has been good... Continue Reading →
Title: Nobody’s Butterfly Authors: Claire Davis and Al Stewart Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 73 Pages Category: Magical Realism, Holiday, Teen Fiction, Hurt/Comfort At a Glance: Nobody's Butterfly is a sweetly poignant novella that blends humor and a touch of magical realism with the story of two boys who find comfort, love and acceptance in... Continue Reading →
Title: Getting His Man (Getting His Man: Book One) Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I really have to commend B.G. Thomas for taking a chance and bringing an old classic movie/music feel to this storyline, in a modern day setting. It brought back memories... Continue Reading →
Title: Ballerina Dad Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 52 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Ballerina Dad is fifty-two pages of sweet Christmas-romance goodness. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Attending his daughter’s holiday dance recital should be easy for pro hockey player Patrick Barnes. Showing up in a tutu, however, wasn’t exactly... Continue Reading →
Title: Chilling with Max (Love Off Leash: Book Three) Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 94 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bonnie Dee takes us on a journey of self-discovery, almost, with these two men who, when encountering their polar opposite, manage to turn the mirror inward and then meet the other man halfway.... Continue Reading →
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