Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Fire and Flint (Carlisle Deputies: Book One) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Andrew Grey has constructed a plot that offers mild suspense—you never know what will happen next. This was an interesting look into the corruption surrounding a high-profile judge and his associates. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Out for the Holidays (An Out Novella) Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Out for the Holidays is great for fans of the series, especially since we see so many of the other couples. The way the book ended was a solid HEA and a... Continue Reading →
Title: A Timely Gift Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a sweet, incredibly romantic short with just the right amount of “magic”. It’s a feel-good story with no angst, and is all about falling in love. I highly recommend it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Thirty-One Days and Legos (Ranger Station Haven: Book Two) Author: S.A. Stovall Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: So, things weren’t perfect in this book, but there were some funny moments, some heart-warming moments, and some genuine Christmas spirit that shone through in the end, making it... Continue Reading →
Title: Make the Yuletide Gay Authors: Nicky Spencer, Stephen Hoppa, Addison Albright, Nell Iris, Amy Tasukada Publisher: Self-Published Length: 126 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: In spite of one near miss in this collection, I really enjoyed reading it. I not only got a heaping dose of holiday cheer and romance, but I... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets & Silk Author: Nicole Dennis Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: Nicole Dennis has written a sexy, heartwarming short story with David and CJ, a sweet romance with a bit of lacy spice thrown in. I highly recommend this holiday short. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhino Ash (Saturday Barbies: Book Two) Author: Lindsey Black Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 295 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Lindsey Black doesn’t disappoint with Rhino Ash. It’s suspenseful, dangerous, exciting, and has lots of emotional moments. It also has just the right amount of seriousness melded with hilarity. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Ashley... Continue Reading →
Title: Braving the Rapids (Rocky Mountain Boys: Book Two) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Trust me when I say this author does a sense of community better than most, and allows for mistakes and real life to intervene. Braving the Rapids is a worthy addition to... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghostwriter of Christmas Past Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Worth the read and a good addition to the advent calendar. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Ever since ghostwriter Jason Burke ended up in loco parentis for his orphaned niece, Mallory, he’s been trying. He goes... Continue Reading →
Title: Infamous (Famous: Book Two) Author: Jenny Holiday Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 298 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A heartwearming friends to lovers romance that, IMO, rocked! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: All that up-and-coming musician Jesse Jamison has ever wanted is to be on the cover of Rolling Stone. When a gossip website nearly... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unlocked Mind (Secrets: Book Two Authors: KC Wells and Parker Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I definitely recommend this installment in the new Secrets series, and can’t wait for the next one. I’m enjoying seeing old friends and experiencing how they intertwine with new ones!... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Popcorn Strings and Gumball Rings Author: Nell Iris Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Red Popcorn Strings and Gumball Rings is a lovely, hopeful example of what Christmas is truly about. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Christmas is coming, and young couple Casey and Ellis are very... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Happens Anyway Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 110 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: Love Happens Anyway is a blatant play on the heartstrings, and makes no apologies for it. I loved it. This one’s an absolute keeper for future holiday re-reading. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Hiring a... Continue Reading →
Title: Dear Ruth Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 52 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: I loved Dear Ruth from start to finish, and loved the ending. It fit perfectly with the tone and theme of the story, and was just right. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Dear Ruth, I’m not in... Continue Reading →
Title: Full Disclosure (Real Estate Relations: Book One) Author: DJ Jamison Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 278 Pages Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: If you are willing to throw believability out the window, and just roll with it, this little romantic suspense is recommended. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: A new real estate agent gets... Continue Reading →
Title: Will & Patrick's Endless Honeymoon (Wake Up Married: Book Seven) Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 144 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: For dedicated fans of this series, Endless Honeymoon is a must read treat, and I find myself continuing to cheer on and root for these guys and their shmoopily-ever-after. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Archangel's Assassin Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 209 Pages Category: Fantasy, Angels/Demons At a Glance: The first half or so of the book is pretty slow, but the rest is packed with fast-paced action that will keep your attention. I liked the story and the author's imagination. I'm rating with 3.5 stars. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Tournament of Champions (Daniel and Ryan: Book Ten) Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: We get a solid HFN in Tournament of Champions which, in my opinion, doesn’t match the intensity of the rest of the series. That bothered me. But all in all, I will... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Cookies Author: CL Mustafic Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 159 Pages Category: Holiday, Contemporary At a Glance: I loved Christmas Cookies so much in the beginning, and was sad that it didn’t hold up all the way through. So, what didn't work? Well, it pretty much boils down to the fact that I couldn't... Continue Reading →
Title: Antisocial Author: Heidi Cullinan Narrator: Iggy Toma Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 13 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is another in a long and wonderful line of collaborations between author and narrator. If you have never had the pleasure of hearing a narrator work so well with an author,... Continue Reading →
Title: Junkyard Heart (A Porthkennack Novel Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 195 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Maybe it's the fact that I loved House of Cards so much, but this one fell a bit short for me. In general, I think that the story had some holes and needed to cover... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts and Hazelnuts Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Check this one out, guys! Cool Oregon landmarks and really lovely scenery, a nice low-angst romance, and a great, swoony epilogue. It made my heart happy. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Mechanic Jordan Hart is down on... Continue Reading →
Title: Unlikely Hero Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Ultimately Josie stole the book, and my heart, in every scene she appeared. Her sweetness and trusting nature spoke to a maternal instinct I didn’t know I had. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: When his three-year-old daughter is kidnapped,... Continue Reading →
Title: Throwaway Author: Jon Keys Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 45 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Throwaway is an easy and quick read, with a little drama and some heartfelt moments. I thought the author did a really nice job of giving insight into Garrett and Trevor’s characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Garrett escaped the... Continue Reading →
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