Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Strike Up the Band (Wilde Love: Book Three) Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Out of all the books thus far, I have to say I connected to this one the most. Strike Up the Band is a game changer for the series, and I can’t... Continue Reading →
Title: We Met in Death Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary, Dark Romance At a Glance: I enjoyed reading We Met in Death very much, and I think it's a must-read story for the lovers of dark romance. 5 Stars. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: “This is not the night you... Continue Reading →
Title: Deacon's Law (Heroes: Book Three) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 212 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: R.J. Scott offers up and then delivers a lot of emotion in Deacon’s Law. I highly recommend reading the Heroes series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Undercover cop Deacon Shepherd lost everything trying to... Continue Reading →
Title: Caleb’s Choice Author: Sarah Hadley Brook Publisher: JMS Books Length: 73 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Not a sink-your-teeth-in-and-chew for a while type of story, but as a short read, it hit the spot. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Caleb Dodson has lived and breathed baseball most of his life. Playing in the Minor... Continue Reading →
Title: As Big as the Sky Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: MLR Press Length: 140 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As Big as the Sky is very cute and charming. I’m so glad I took a chance on this novella, and I hope some of you do, too! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sam wants nothing... Continue Reading →
Title: Survival Game (Men of London: Book Nine) Author: Susan Mac Nicol Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group Length: 172 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Mac Nicol has written stories about a colorful and varied group of men in London, and they are interesting and quirky and fierce, every one of them. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Nurture Authors: Jaime Samms and Sarah Masters Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 145 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Nurture is a great collaboration between Jaime Samms and Sarah Masters but won't be for everyone, as it delves into abuse and abusive relationships in an honest way. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Nature versus nurture.... Continue Reading →
Title: Uncomplicated Choices (Camassia Cove: Book Five) Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: 5 stars for an epic family story! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: When life gave you lemons, you learned who stayed and made lemonade with you. Or something to that effect. And the day Ellis Hayes... Continue Reading →
Title: Breakfast at Midnight Author: Kim Dias Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 66 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As good as much of the story was, things started to fall apart a bit at the end. Overall, though, I really enjoyed Breakfast at Midnight. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Hope can be found in unexpected places.... Continue Reading →
Title: Tate (Temptation Series: Book Five) Author: Ella Frank Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a fantastic book and, of course, I recommend it as well as the author. Read Ella Frank, you won’t regret it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: William Tate Morrison – The man who came... Continue Reading →
Title: Cover Up (Skin Deep Inc.: Book Three) Author: L.A. Wit Publisher: Swerve/Macmillan Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Cover Up wasn’t my favorite of Witt’s books, but it was still a good read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After ten years of blissful marriage, Navy Pilot Nate Chandler is divorcing his cheating husband.... Continue Reading →
Title: Fallout (Flight HA1710: Book Four) Author: Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 129 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A great story about the small decisions we make in life that can change our paths. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Can missing a fatal flight be the wake up call Harrison needs? When Harrison Kelley... Continue Reading →
Title: Facing West (Forever Wilde: Book One) Author: Lucy Lennox Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Oh my! The chemistry between these two, from hate to love to everything in between, is freaking off-the-charts! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Nico: I left my family and tiny Texas hometown fifteen years ago... Continue Reading →
Title: Rim Shot Author: Skyler M. Cates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Slower in pacing, Rim Shot was not a book that grabbed hold of me immediately and didn’t let go. Rather, it snuck up on me slowly and, little by little, grabbed more of my attention... Continue Reading →
Title: Best New Artist Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Brian Hutchinson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book for the good story of a love that once was, and may be again despite what life does to you. Buy the book because the narration for... Continue Reading →
Title: Linchpin Author: Jodi Payne Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 73 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Linchpin is a quick read, with just the right amount of suspense, danger, humor and an interesting twist. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: He’s sent in to clean up and is left with one very hot mess. Randall Quinn has... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rebuliding Year Author: Kaje Harper Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 9 hours and 44 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a satisfyingly lengthy audiobook peopled by awesome characters building an unexpected relationship against a backdrop of family drama and surprise suspense. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It took losing nearly... Continue Reading →
Title: Behind the Mask Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Adventure At a Glance: A quick and enjoyable read. Not too deep, which would be nearly impossible in such a short number of pages, but packing a fun little punch nonetheless. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: He keeps his true identity hidden,... Continue Reading →
Title: Dragon's Hoard Author: M.A. Church Publisher: Dreamspinner Press House Line: Dreamspun Beyond Length: 234 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: What worked so well in this novel was the dynamic between Warwick and Avery—both men were caught up in what their inner creature wanted and yet both were reluctant to give it... Continue Reading →
Title: Into This River I Drown Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Matt Baca Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary, Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: As amazed as I was by the story, I was equally in awe of the narration. Matt Baca was FANTASTIC. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Five years... Continue Reading →
Title: Manny Get Your Guy Author: Amy Lane Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 16 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As an avid listener of audiobooks, it really is nice to find a voice in the genre that takes such care with what he is presenting, and makes... Continue Reading →
Title: As Sure As The Sun (Accidental Roots: Four) Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: No FBI cases to be concerned about in this one, just a sort of quiet and passionate connection between Sacha and Seth. I have been invested in this series from the start,... Continue Reading →
Title: Deeds & Confetti (Mary's Boys: Book Four) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I looove a good May-December romance, and Deeds & Confetti certainly fits that bill. I’m so glad I picked this one up. I enjoyed reading it and can’t wait to fall more in... Continue Reading →
Title: Team Phison Author: Chace Verity Publisher: Self-Published Length: 132 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Charming, clever, and touching, Team Phison was the perfect book to get me to the quick and genuine happy that I crave from contemporary romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: For 55-year-old Phil Hutton, finding a new boyfriend is tough,... Continue Reading →
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