Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Leaning Into Always (Leaning Into Series: Book Two) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a quick and easy read, not a lot of angst, and I was sure Eric and Zane would be okay at the end. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Life is good... Continue Reading →
Title: Family Man Authors: Heidi Cullinan and Marie Sexton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (Second Edition) Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think my one problem with this novel stems from the fact that by the end, it is not fully clear that Vinnie is bisexual. Given that, Family Man is still a powerful... Continue Reading →
Title: Evan Sent Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I like where Bowie took the plot, here, and twisted it into something suspenseful and dangerous for the two MCs. This is a thoroughly entertaining read! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Fiction and reality become intertwined when a young... Continue Reading →
Title: On Point (Out of Uniform: Book Three) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Point was a nice, character driven story, full of friends-to-lovers goodness. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Never fall for your best friend… Pushing thirty, with his reenlistment looming, decorated navy sniper Maddox Horvat... Continue Reading →
Title: Tramps and Thieves (Murder and Mayhem: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Rhys Ford is just amazing with the written word and storytelling. There are quite a few parts in this novel where the writing in just poetic and is very emotional. It's... Continue Reading →
Title: Wake-up Call Author: Becky Black Publisher: JMS Books Length: 56 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A quick and charming slow-burn romance that just makes you feel good. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When you live beside a cat café, it’s inevitable the fur will start flying eventually. Derek “Dez” Walker, a police officer wounded... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Boy's Bard (Fae Out of Water: Book Three) Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 301 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Action/Adventure At a Glance: Bad Boy’s Bard neatly tied up the many plot points that had been so cleverly dangling in the previous two stories, and restored the last of the Kendrick brothers... Continue Reading →
Title: Prophesy (The King & Alpha: Book One) Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Length: 294 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, Shifters, Vampires At a Glance: I definitely recommend this one to those who like paranormal stories focusing on the romance and not so much on the fighting. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Justice Volkov is the youngest... Continue Reading →
Title: Bonfires Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 34 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A wonderful palate-cleanser of a romance with immediately likeable characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Ten years ago Sheriff's Deputy Aaron George lost his wife and moved to Colton, hoping growing up... Continue Reading →
Title: Nate and the New Yorker Author: Kevin Klehr Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 85 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: At the end of the day, Nate and the New Yorker was good, but inconsistency and length kept it from being great. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Nate once had the love of his life, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Rule Breaker Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 302 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: It’s not such an easy feat to find a contemporary category romance novel that rises to the top of, and even transcends, the abundance of good gay romantic fiction out there. Rule Breaker does. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Mai Tais and Murder (Gabe Maxfield Mysteries Book One) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 156 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: I enjoyed this book immensely, and can’t wait to see what Gabe gets wrapped up in next. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Gabe Maxfield never wanted to be a detective or... Continue Reading →
Title: Off the Beaten Path Author: Cari Z. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: After reading so many reviews of this author’s work, and finally having the opportunity to be a first-time reader myself, I can see what all the praise is about. Off the Beaten Path is... Continue Reading →
Title: Remember When Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had my issues with the story but, overall, I enjoyed reading it. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 because I like reading about the lifetime of a character, which I did here, and I don't find that... Continue Reading →
Title: Living Out Loud Authors: Christina Lee and Nyrae Dawn Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I recommend this one if you’re not looking for a story quite as deep as the blurb suggests. I was somewhat disappointed, but hopefully others won’t be. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ben Emerson has... Continue Reading →
Title: For Better or Worse Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 94 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nothing about For Better or Worse is blatant, gratuitous, or in-your-face. It’s simply a quiet and gentle story about two friends who feed each other, body and soul. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: To the other firefighters in... Continue Reading →
Title: Manic Pixie Dream Boy (The Underdogs: Book One) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 143 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can't wait to see what comes next for this band, and I'm very excited to see Dusk and Abe make appearances in the next books as an established couple. 5 shiny... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Mind Author: Roe Horvat Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 146 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Roe Horvat has a knack for telling a great story centered around characters who are so easy to warm up to and root for. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Alexander Popescu is a university lecturer in a quiet... Continue Reading →
Title: Maybe This Time Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 246 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Maybe This Time fell short of being interesting enough to hold my attention. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Moving into a new home starts with a bang when Ryan Blackwell celebrates turning thirty. Being hungover means he’s bleary-eyed... Continue Reading →
Title: Kevin Corrigan and Me Author: Jere' M. Fishback Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 160 Pages Category: Young Adult At a Glance: I wanted to like this one more. Sadly, it lacked the emotional depth and maturity I was looking for. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ever since their boyhood days, fifteen-year-old Jesse has craved something more... Continue Reading →
Title: Moonlight Masquerade Author: D.M. Roberto Publisher: Fireborn Publishing Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a sweet short story, one that does a lot in its few pages to take hold of the reader. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: It's Valentine's weekend. For Skylar Everclear, it's a holiday he wishes he could... Continue Reading →
Title: Dear Mona Lisa... Authors: Claire Davis and Al Stewart Publisher: Self-Published Length: 65 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Dear Mona Lisa... is worth reading. It's something different from the mass. This book has its own character; it's short, sweet, poetic, strong. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: om, shy office clerk by day and drawer... Continue Reading →
Title: The Price of Secrets (Web of Secrets: Book Two) Author: Terry Poole Publisher: MLR Press Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Thriller At a Glance: Terry Poole offers readers a tension filled and action packed sequel to Web of Secrets Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kelly must rescue his fiance Nathan when he is kidnapped... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Mr. Wrong Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 218 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Finding Mr. Wrong is a sweet romance that just fell a bit short of being a cohesive and believable novel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Matthew Hart is heir to the family fortune and owner of Hart... Continue Reading →
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