Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Coach Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 33 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Thom Collins’ stories never disappoint me. The Coach is a short story with a solid plot. Both Cole’s and Josh’s characters were well developed. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A routine assignment unlocks the secrets of his past. News... Continue Reading →
Title: Saint and the Sinner (Wilde Love: Book Four) Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 219 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story totally pulled at my heartstrings and left me with a happy, contented feeling that I have come to expect with this series. A great addition. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Romance Redefined Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed this story a lot, and I think it's great for those who like relationship angst and second chances. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Opposites attract, but are some differences too drastic for a romance to survive? On... Continue Reading →
Title: Out of the Shadows Author: KC Wells Narrator: Finn Sterling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 6 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: KC Wells takes an old story and retells it with her usual style. What is disappointing is the narration by Finn Sterling, who is normally much better at... Continue Reading →
Title: High Balls (Balls to the Wall: Book Five) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 163 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great series, as are all Lain’s books based in Laguna, and I do recommend them. As long as Tara Lain continues writing about interesting, quirky, handsome men, then I... Continue Reading →
Title: Building Forever (The Rebuilding Year: Book Three) Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 109 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This delightful short is the cherry on the sundae of this series. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Four years ago, Ryan and John decided they'd wait to get married until it came with full legal... Continue Reading →
Title: Behr Facts (Foothills Pride: Book Three) Author: Pat Henshaw Narrator: David Ross Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you’re looking for a sweet little refresher whilst in between books, Behr Facts may just fit that bill. Reviewed By: Christie Blurb: Big, burly CEO Abe... Continue Reading →
Title: Undercover Star Author: Jackie Keswick Publisher: Self-Published Length: 130 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Adventure At a Glance: Undercover Star is a really great suspense/romance novel from Jackie Keswick. It’s nicely paced and keeps you interested at every turn. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It sounds like the stupidest idea in the history of stupid ideas. Detective... Continue Reading →
Title: Archie's Accidental Kidnapping (Hounds of the Hunt: Book One) Author: Toni Griffin Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 267 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Overall, this book took everything I loved about soulmate books and paired it with what I love about romance stories. Can’t wait for the next in the series. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Living in Fast Forward Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Putting some misgivings aside, this was a fun read in true BA Tortuga fashion: hot men, lots of hot sex, some good storyline thrown in, and a solid HEA. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Acclaimed musician Hollis... Continue Reading →
Title: Linear Park (States of Love) Author: Ken Harrison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 61 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m sure there will be some folks whose opinion may differ, but I would pass on this one, guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sean and Nick’s life together was a fairy tale: childhood friends who... Continue Reading →
Title: Time for Love (Timeless Love: Book Two) Author: Laura N. Andrews Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing Length: 239 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though part of a series, this could be read as a stand-alone, and I totally recommended for fans of insta-love, sweet characters and light-hearted romance with very little drama. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Old Wounds (Chance Assassin: Book Four) Author: Nicole Castle Publisher: Self-Published Length: 212 Pages Category: Contemoporary At a Glance: This series will forever go down as one of my all-time favorites. It’s quirky and perfect in its imperfect, character driven madness, and one that I’ll gladly revisit over and over again. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Wait for Me Author: Kris Jacen Publisher: MLR Press Length: 168 Pages Category: Contemporary Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: The hardest job is waiting. Master Sergeant Jeff "Mackey" MacNamara has been waiting for THE ONE for years. First it wasn't too safe to find a partner and now his schedule is a nightmare with training... Continue Reading →
Title: Hurricane (Stormy Weather: Book Three) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Stormy Weather is just a wonderful, simple series of two men who really love with all their heart. I enjoyed the entire series: the storylines, the great characters, and BA Tortuga’s unique writing style. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Two-Man Advantage Author: Toni Aleo Publisher: Self-Published Length: 290 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Although this book wasn't a match for me, there are a lot of raving reviews about it out there, so it looks like I'm in the minority. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Wells Lemiere knew the moment he saw Matty... Continue Reading →
Title: Trust in the Fast Lane Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: JMS Books Length: 92 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Once again, this author is able to tell a complete story in this example of her aptitude for the satisfying novella. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Chicago PD Detective Michael Branham reluctantly calls in the federal... Continue Reading →
Title: Officer Charming and the Prince Who Wooed Him Author: Sarah Hadley Brook Publisher: JMS Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, an interesting book if you’ve nothing else, but not something I’d read again. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Officer Chad Charming absolutely does not believe in love at first sight, or... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunset at Pencarrow Authors: Lou Sylvre and Anne Barwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 129 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sunset at Pencarrow was a good attempt at a story that could have been so much stronger. In the end, it was a nice story that fell short of being a sweet, redemptive romance.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Librarian's Rake Author: Z. Allora Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 123 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Z. Allora has created a wonderful opposites attract storyline, and it was heartwarming to read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Opposites might attract, but is acting on that attraction wise? Librarian Tristan Cooper can’t steer clear of sexy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Another Dumb Jock (Dumb Jock: Book Two) Author: Jeff Erno Narrator: Ezekiel Robison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Another Dumb Jock is an extremely sweet story of discovery, personal growth, acceptance, and, above all, love. To be honest, this book knocked my... Continue Reading →
Title: A Matter of Courage (Hong Kong Nights: Book Two) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 247 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Drama At a Glance: Besides the fact I got a great story, I like J.C. Long’s style of writing. He keeps the chapters short and meaningful, and I’m ready for book three!! Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Broken Pieces Author: Ruby MacIntyre Publisher: Loose Id Length: 219 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: A strong beginning that lost some of its flare as the story progressed. Even so, it was still a pretty solid story within the ABO universe which I would recommend to lovers of the shifter trope.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Play of His Life Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: MLR Press Length: 149 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Play of His Life is not without faults. In fact, it has two pretty major ones, in my opinion. But, despite the story’s flaws, I still really dug these guys and this book. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
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