Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Be My Best Man Author: Con Riley Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Con Riley’s books are the comfort food for my romance loving soul, and she dishes out another heart-warmer in Be My Best Man. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Will Jason’s third time as a best man lead... Continue Reading →
Title: Circle (Roads: Book Three) Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 179 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another brilliant must-read from Leigh, whose work I adore more with each release it seems. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: I love him...but he’s forgotten why. A lot can happen in six years, and Ash and Pete... Continue Reading →
Title: Northern Star Author: Ethan Day Narrator: Jason Frazier Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A story is told, a family is remade, and hearts are mended. That’s a lot for any book to do well, but add the top-notch narration and you have a book you... Continue Reading →
Title: Sins of the Father (Wilde Love: Book Two) Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The first book had me intrigued; this second book in this series has me hooked; I need the third ASAP. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Six years ago, Keegan Quinn was working for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Veranda (Lavender Shores: Book Three) Author: Rosalind Abel Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 276 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rosalind Abel has solidified a reputation as an outstanding romance writer who creates beautiful characters and endearing love stories. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Donovan Carlisle helps countless people in Lavender Shores with his skills... Continue Reading →
Title: Unbreakable Stories: Ian Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 121 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: To wrap up the Unbreakable Bonds series, Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott close things out with Ian and Hollis’s short stories, and once again, they’re sexy, steamy, humorous, thoughtful and always have a happy ending.... Continue Reading →
Title: Down on the Farm (Ames Bridge: Book One) Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though not quite the enemies-to-lovers story I had been expecting, Down on the Farm is well written and a fairly enjoyable read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Down on the Farm, a sexy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Scorpio Hates Virgo (Signs of Love: Book Two Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 245 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I just absolutely loved these characters and the whole vibe and premise of the book from the very beginning. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: This year is all about healing the heart, Scorpio.... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaking Bonds (The Walker Boys: Book Two) Author: Ari McKay Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There are nice surprises in this book, and Dorian Bane narrates the slow burn romance with aplomb. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: From the frying pan... Continue Reading →
Title: One Bullet Author: Casey Wolfe Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Casey Wolfe created two really great characters with a nice chemistry in Shawn and Ethan. There’s a good mix of characters who bring warmth and humor to the storyline, and the story itself is an easy read with... Continue Reading →
Title: Controlled Burn Author: Erin McClellan Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 293 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: My feelings about Erin McLellan’s debut novel, Controlled Burn, are definitely mixed. I was glad I read it, it kept me engaged, but the melodrama and inconsistencies kept it from being as good as I hoped... Continue Reading →
Title: Counting Daisies (Counting: Book One) Author: Nicola Haken Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 376 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Counting Daisies is a raw and unvarnished look at addiction and its aftermath, with a sweet and satisfying finish. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Dylan Roberts and Cameron O’Neil were good kids. Growing up together, they... Continue Reading →
Title: Fishy Riot Author: Lindsey Black Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fishy Riot has just the right amount of action, danger, mystery and humor. I almost passed this book over because of the title, but I get it now, and I’m so glad I reconsidered. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Pins and Needles Author: A.J. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 Pages Categories: Contemporary At a Glance: Though the pacing was slower than in previous books I’ve read by this author, Pins and Needles delivered a wonderfully delicious, slow-burn romance with captivating characters and a well written and obviously well researched plot. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rancher's Son (Montana: Book Two) Author: RJ Scott Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 25 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a tightly packed story full of emotion and intrigue, and Crisden once again makes it worth the price of the book to join in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Admissible Behavior (Marked Men: Book Two) Author: Jenna Byrnes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 181 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a well-done sequel to Acceptable Behavior, and I was glad to see Alex get his own story, but it took me a little time to warm up to Kyle. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Cinnamon Eyes Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 124 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was an enjoyable, quick read that is definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something sweet, but with some nice depth and emotion. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Cory’s had a rough year struggling with severe depression.... Continue Reading →
Title: Coasting (States of Love) Author: Yvonne Trent Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 112 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story was very, very sweet, maybe at times a liiiiiittle too sweet, but if that’s what you’re in the mood for, it’s well written, the guys are lovely, and the locale is fun and vibrant.... Continue Reading →
Title: Ticket to Ride Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books Length: 78 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Ticket to Ride is a short but intriguing murder mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Chad Storm's longtime boyfriend has a Ticket to Ride on a plane out of Chad's life. But someone decides on a more permanent... Continue Reading →
Title: Straight from the Heart (Wilde Love: Book One) Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 207 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Totally recommended if you are looking for a lighthearted little romance with endearing characters and a relatively low angst level. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: On the same night that Alex finds himself... Continue Reading →
Title: The Darkest Ink (Light and Dark: Book One) Author: Liza Kay Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Darkest Ink is a fairly good story with a dual mystery plot, and Liza Kay did a great job with Reese’s character. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes, it takes more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Satin (A Material World: Book Two) Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I fear I may be in the minority with this review, but there were some things about this story that just didn’t gel for me. I did enjoy these two characters, however, and I... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deep of the Sound (Bluewater Bay: Book Eight) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary, Drama At a Glance: The angst is strong with this one—but I loved me some Cal and Avery. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Cal McCorkle has lived... Continue Reading →
Title: Tops Down Bottoms Up Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 91 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m glad that Jay Northcote decided to expand this cute story, but I wish he would have fleshed it out even more. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Will Rowan’s festival fling with sexy dancer Seth lead to something... Continue Reading →
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