Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: One Too Many (Mystic Tattoos: Book One) Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages: 70 Pages Category: Paranormal, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: A sweet little read, it could have used just a bit more development, but on the whole, I found myself enjoying reading Casey and Ed find their HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Married for a Month Author: Cate Sherwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: 171 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Read Married for a Month when you need a pick-me-up of the hearty eyes and shmoopy feels variety. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Best friends since high school, Chase Bradley and Alec Montero are opposites in almost every... Continue Reading →
Title: Wound Tight (Made in Jersey) Author: Tessa Bailey Publisher: Entangled Publishing Length: 168 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a good category romance with a couple of likable guys who get their act together just in time for the HEA. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When CEO Renner Bastion walks into a room,... Continue Reading →
Title: Granby Knitting Stories Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 524 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A well rounded series with fun knitting patterns included! Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Alpaca rancher and fiber mill owner Rance Crawford is instantly smitten with his brand-new neighbor Ben McCutcheon, in The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing... Continue Reading →
Title: Absinthe of Malice (Sinners Series: Book Five) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 49 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story is told in rich detail and Ford gives James a ton to work with in terms of character, setting, and pure suspense. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Broken Halo Author: Michaela Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book isn’t for everyone. If you are looking for a quick, gritty BDSM novel, take a pass. But if you are looking for a romance full of self-actualization, then this one works. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Dirt Heart 2 Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: N.R. Walker’s writing and Joel Leslie’s narration is a power combo that should not be missed! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Up until Travis arrived on his doorstep, Charlie had lived... Continue Reading →
Title: Tru Smoke (Ember Peak: Book One) Author: Edie Danford Publisher: Self-published Length: 258 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Wow! This story starts off hot and just gets hotter. The chemistry between these two is off the charts! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Where there’s smoke, there’s fire… Tired cliché or true story? Jones Hudson... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Love and Corn Dogs (Of Love and...: Book One) Author: Parker Williams Publisher: Self-Published Length: 168 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Of Love and Corn Dogs is just the ticket for someone who is looking for a sweet romance where a happy ending is guaranteed. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: With more money... Continue Reading →
Title: The Worst Best Man Author: M.J. O'Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/ Dreamspun Desires Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A wonderful second chance story with the oh-so-satisfying Dreamspun Desires guaranteed HEA. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It was her special day... but his worst nightmare. A rekindled romance wasn’t part of the plan. Despite... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Triangle Author: Iyana Jenna Publisher: JMS Books Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A decent little mystery, with sort of an eerie quality. I would classify it as entertaining, if a bit farfetched. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: While investigating a house fire, Detective Miles Tucker uncovers a similar case twenty... Continue Reading →
Title: Thick & Thin (THIRDS: Book Eight) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 95 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Charlie Cochet continues the intrigue and fluffy, hot goodness of the THIRDS series with this bridge novella. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: In a matter of days, Dex has been kidnapped, tortured, killed,... Continue Reading →
Title: Lock and Key Author: Z. Allora Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A spin-off from another series, finishing this book was like a marathon of emotions. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Rejected. Heartbroken. Devastated. Zack Davis wanted to serve only one man, Andrew Nikeman. He was denied because Andrew thought... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Oranges Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: This is a thoroughly charming story made even better by expert and engaging narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jason Walker is a child star turned teen heartthrob turned... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deeper He Hurts (Kick: Book Two) Author: Lynda Aicher Publisher: Loveswept/Random House LLC Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book isn’t only fascinating with regard to the BDSM aspects; it’s also an interesting character study in guilt, grief, and loss, as well as a truly gorgeous love story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Soothsayer Author: Cari Z. Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 184 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Romance At a Glance: With fun action and tantalizing world building, Soothsayer is another win from Cari Z. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Cillian Kelly can look into people’s eyes and see their fates. He’s running from a past filled with mistakes,... Continue Reading →
Title: Jackass Flats (Riding Cowboy Flats: Book One) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: I was thoroughly entertained by this short story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Can a traveling military man and a set-in-his-ways cowboy find a way to make things work? Tate feels like the... Continue Reading →
Title: The French Lesson Author: Robyn Elliot Publisher: Firehorse Publishing Length: 407 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was conflicted about this one. Romantic clichés abound, and I would have gone through it with a red marker and cut the constant repetition, but ultimately, this is a good romantic read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Unlikely Companions Author: Harold Mason Publisher: JMS Books Length: 86 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m not sure I would necessarily consider this the type of romance I expected, but it was a nice little read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Robert Saddler is drowning in debt, so he decides to join the United... Continue Reading →
Titles: Just Drive and Afraid to Fly Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 288 Pages/347 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, I think Witt is off to a great start with this series! Reviewed By: Jules Blurbs: Just Drive For Sean Wright, driving a cab in the tiny Navy town of... Continue Reading →
Title: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Author: Matthew Robbins Publisher: JMS Books Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling has an ending that made me smile and hope that I’ll hear a little bit more about Felix and Ronan. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Felix is in real trouble this... Continue Reading →
Title: To Love and to Cherish (Vows: Book Three) Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Length: 201 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Possibly my favorite in this series, we get some happiness for Nash at last. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Will Nash find love again? Of course he will. Will he go about it... Continue Reading →
Title: Dearly Stalked Author: Allison Cassatta Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On the whole, I enjoyed this book; it is an interesting read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Writing crime novels catapulted Memphis native Silas Cooper to fame and fortune, but when his words backfire and he becomes trapped in... Continue Reading →
Title: Running Blind Authors: Kim Fielding and Venona Keyes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Running Blind is a sweet story about the triumph of the human spirit. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Kyle Green is on top of the world. He and Matt have been together for ten years, and—as... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach Reviews 