Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: New Lease Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: New Lease packs an emotional punch. One I enjoyed. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition Wade Porter spent his whole life in the shadow of a lover who doled out snippets of love and time as he saw... Continue Reading →
Title: David, Renewed (Delta Restorations: Book One) Author: Diana Copland Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 2 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Michael Pauley did a good job with creating voices for David and Jackson, and, for the most part, I liked his narration. Overall, highly recommended. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Just the Right Notes Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I enjoyed this book because I enjoyed Elliot and Graham, and I would have loved having just a little more from them. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Elliot is an up-and-coming architect who just opened his... Continue Reading →
Title: At Attention (Out of Uniform: Book Two) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book could have totally fallen apart, though—it didn’t, I’m just sayin’—and I still would have liked it. Because Dylannnn. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Lieutenant Apollo Floros can ace tactical training missions, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Balls (Balls to the Wall: Book Two) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 120 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fire Balls is a fast-paced and heart-worming story of love. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition A Balls to the Wall Romance Renowned artist Rodney Mansfield stands five foot six, has pink... Continue Reading →
Title: Starting from Scratch (Housemates: Book Five) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary, Transgender Romance At a Glance: Starting from Scratch stands alone as a sweet, touching, and lovely new chapter in a man’s life. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Starting over isn't easy, but Ben is ready to live his life... Continue Reading →
Title: Given the Circumstances Author: Brad Vance Narrator: Brad Vance Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Narrated by the author, this is a fine book. The story is believable and is more of a read than a performance. There’s nothing wrong with that. But, regular listeners of... Continue Reading →
Title: Seashores of Old Mexico Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 55 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In her own unique style of writing and storytelling, BA Tortuga gives readers a sweet short story about two men who are just finding each other. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After a bar fight gone horribly... Continue Reading →
Title: Imagines (Imago: Book Two) Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Length: 184 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Imagines is another gorgeous gift of a book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Imagines is the Latin plural for Imago, and the only thing better than one metamorphosis, is two. Jack Brighton and Lawson Gale have been together... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bones of You Author: Laura Stone Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 394 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Bones of You is a gorgeous book that I waited way too long to read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Oliver Andrews is wholly focused on the final stages of his education at Cambridge University when... Continue Reading →
Title: Leap of Faith (FireWorks Security: Book One) Author: Jackie Keswick Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 125 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Jackie Keswick delivers with this action-packed suspense thriller, and I can’t wait for the sequel. This was an absolute page turner for me. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Close friends and partners at... Continue Reading →
Title: Rivals Author: Jeff Adams Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: J&W Books Run Time: 1 hour and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you’re looking for a short story, or to try out the voice of a newer narrator, this is your chance to have both of those things with a great payoff in... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Games Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 323 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While this book didn’t work for me, I can see where it would work for other readers, without a doubt. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The last thing Linton needs when he arrives home after three months in the States,... Continue Reading →
Title: Joy (States of Love) Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 69 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This one will give you a little warm spot in your heart, guys. Go grab it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Down on his luck is Gideon Joy’s default state. He doesn’t know why he expected anything different... Continue Reading →
Title: We Are Fallingwater Author: Xavier Mayne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 329 Pages Category: Contemporary, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: A compelling and complex love story celebrating the unconventional love of wonderfully crafted characters. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Trent Jackson is a single dad, doing the best he can to raise his son Oscar. He hadn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Momo: My Everything Author: Posy Robert Publisher: Self-Published Length: 95 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An interesting opposites attract story that I enjoyed, and wished for even more. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Brave the spotlight for the man he loves, or stay alone in the shadows… William Harris is a reserved man, private... Continue Reading →
Title: Sawyer (Torey Hope: The Later Years: Book Two) Author: A.D. Ellis Publisher: Self-Published Length: 372 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, I’d give this a thumbs up, although tilted slightly toward the middle. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Sawyer Morgan has a secret. Revealing his true feelings to his family could bring... Continue Reading →
Title: No Pressure (Accidental Roots: Book Two) Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: What really clicked for me about this sequel was the way Elle Keaton gives readers an in-depth look at the diversity of Buck and Joey’s personalities and upbringing. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Joey James... Continue Reading →
Title: Loose Cannon (The Woodbury Boys: Book One) Author: Sidney Bell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 448 Pages Category: Contemporary, At a Glance: Loose Cannon is the shortest 400+ page novel I’ve ever read. Sheer perfection. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Released after five years in the system for assault, streetwise Edgar-Allen Church is ready to leave... Continue Reading →
Title: Goodnight My Angel (Angel Enterprises: Book Two) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Self-Published Length: 249 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I highly recommend book one and book two in this series, and yeah, I am really looking forward to book three. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Callum Ross has a tough decision to make. After... Continue Reading →
Title: Empty Net (Scoring Chances: Book Four) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can recommend both the story and the narration here. Avon Gale has a talent for rendering hockey players as three dimensional, and Free takes his... Continue Reading →
Title: Until You (At First Sight: Book Three) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 149 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Until You is a wonderful addition to this series. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Together with their families and friends, Paul Auster and Vincent Taylor request the honor of your company at the celebration... Continue Reading →
Title: Good Boy (Theta Alpha Gamma: Book Four) Author: Anne Tenino Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 1 hour and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo is a talented narrator and he did a great job here. Totally nailed Brad and Sebastian’s voices. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Brad... Continue Reading →
Title: Bonfires Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 280 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I hope that Larx and Aaron find their place in your heart and onto your bookshelf. This is one delightful romance you should be sure not to miss. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Ten years ago Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron George... Continue Reading →
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