Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Familiar Angel Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: As romances go, Harry and Suriel were quite magical, but overall, this book was a bit too fast and loose with world building and timeline structuring to make it a top-notch story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: One... Continue Reading →
Title: Watch Point Author: Cecilia Tan Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 177 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotic Romance At a Glance: A little kinky and a lot erotic, Watch Point is the perfect escapist read---lots of hot for a chilly afternoon, and I wanted these guys to get their happy ending, so mission accomplished. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Patterns Uncharted (Patterns: Book Four) Author: Suede Delray Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Patterns Uncharted is action packed, with danger, murder, drama, humor and lots of love, and it all rolls into a great page-turner. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: At this point in their lives Dominick and Rob... Continue Reading →
Title: From Upstairs to Downstairs Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 182 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: From Upstairs to Downstairs was a nice historical romance that left me wanting just a bit more plot development but definitely delivered on the romance aspect. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Edward Lazenby has it all –... Continue Reading →
Title: Wheels Up (Out of Uniform: Book Four) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Wheels Up deserves all the stars! It had me so immersed that I didn't want it to end. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Their love is forbidden, but their hearts aren't listening to rules... Continue Reading →
Title: Testing the Limits (Daniel and Ryan: Book Nine) Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: As a whole, I hate serials, but this one grabbed me and wouldn’t let go. Mainly, Daniel and Ryan grabbed me and I am so glad they did. The writing is... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wounded Warrior (Rocking W: Book One) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 217 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great start to the Rocking W series from BA Tortuga. The storyline is full of drama, humor, support from friends and heartwarming family moments. There’s lots of love here, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Velvet Author: Kim Davis Publisher: JMS Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though a solid beginning captured my attention, it didn’t hold through the story. Sadly, this one was not my cup of tea. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Patrick Holt’s ex-boyfriend Clay Teal asks him to serve as the... Continue Reading →
Title: Never (A Pennymaker Tale) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another smash from a talented author that leaves you believing in the magic of the world. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Wendell “Wen” Darling lives in a world of shoulds and musts. Left to care for his... Continue Reading →
Title: Life on Pause Author: Erin McLellan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 289 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Would I recommend this one? Absolutely I would. It was original, funny, sweet, and an overall fun read. Despite my misgivings, I’m glad I read this book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Niles Longfellow is a nerd, and not... Continue Reading →
Title: Memento Amare Author: G.D. Cox Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 379 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A dizzying tale of two men who, despite all odds, find love for each other over and over again. Bottom line? Interesting idea but the execution wasn’t my favorite. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: "Thank you for giving... Continue Reading →
Title: One More Helping Author: Nickie Jamison Publisher: JMS Books Length: 43 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The pacing was delightful, though the conclusion of the book seems a little rushed, and I would have liked to see it play out a little bit more. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Pizza has been part of... Continue Reading →
Title: What You Can’t Live Without Author: Eden Winters Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Despite its shorter length, What You Can’t Live Without is a complete story that gave me all the feels. I enjoyed the heck out of it. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Dr. Arnulfo Oliva is... Continue Reading →
Title: Making Home (Bay Valley U: Book One) Author: Dev Bentham Publisher: Loose Id Length: 128 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Making Home is a sweet story that needed just a bit more development to make it more memorable and a little less predictable. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: In his real life, Manu Contrares... Continue Reading →
Title: Nosy Neighbors Author: Nina R. Schluntz Publisher: MLR Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: If you like a good ghost story, wrapped up in an intriguing little mystery with a side of romance, give this one a try! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Julian is used to drama, seeing ghosts tends... Continue Reading →
Title: Whiskey Kisses Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 19k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked how the author painted the passing of time in this small village, and was very satisfied by how we left the two characters. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: In a small town about an hour's drive outside... Continue Reading →
Title: Foxglove Copse (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 245 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I have to say I enjoyed Alex Beecroft’s writing style in this novel set in the small Cornish seaside town. It’s somewhat mystical, with suspense and danger, magic and a few scenes that are... Continue Reading →
Title: Tender Mercies (Men of Lancaster County: Book Two) Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I adored many things about this story. It was wonderful watching both Eddie and Sam fall more in love with the farm and the animals; the author’s descriptions of the property were... Continue Reading →
Title: Out Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 299 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Out is fast paced with complex characters who exist as a society. I'm counting the days for the holiday short so I can see Zach and Henry again. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: “I guess I always figured coming out was... Continue Reading →
Title: Hell and Back Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All in all, this was a very good mystery with great characters, and I was thoroughly entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Seventeen years ago, Forge Reynolds fell in love… and had his heart broken. When Staff... Continue Reading →
Title: Psycho Romeo (Ward Security: Book One) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Psycho Romeo is a great debut in the Ward Security series. This is an in-depth look into both of these men’s lives, and the plot was suspenseful and has a lot... Continue Reading →
Title: His Convenient Husband (Love and Sports: Book One) Author: Robin Covington Publisher: Entangled Publishing Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: His Convenient Husband is a sweet romance and is sure to delight the dreamer in us all. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: NFL football player Isaiah Blackwell lost his husband three years ago... Continue Reading →
Title: How We Operate Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: MLR Press Length: 136 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: How We Operate is a short novella and is an easy read, but it also offers some suspense and dangerous situations. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: What if you had to do surgery on the one you love?... Continue Reading →
Title: HeartShip Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Self-Published Length: 133 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: So, yeah…super cute and shmoopy. I loved it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Benji never meant to catfish a hot college football player in Minnesota when he met a fellow anime fan online. But when @joshfortytwo announces he’s... Continue Reading →
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