Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Boyfriend Makeover (The Boyfriend Chronicles: Book Three) Author: River Jaymes Publisher: Self-Published Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On the whole, I highly recommend this book. It was an excellent addition to the series and I hope River Jaymes decides to write another book for the Boyfriend Chronicles. Hint, hint… Logan. Reviewed By: Carrie... Continue Reading →
Title: Coffee Boy Author: Austin Chant Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I found this to be a really interesting read, and the characters felt three-dimensional. Plus, there are a number of little surprises that made the story feel really fresh as well. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: After graduation, Kieran... Continue Reading →
Title: Guided Heart Author: P.J. Nevada Publisher: Self-Published Length: 130 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed the setting and descriptions of Venice and the story was cute, but I didn’t feel a huge connection and had a difficult time being invested. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Holiday in Venice, Italy. What can be more... Continue Reading →
Title: A Mystic Moon Author: Owen Keehnen Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 49 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I found this short story to be well written and entertaining. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dissatisfied in his relationship and his life, Mark is on the brink of having an affair. On the night of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Red Thread Author: Bryan Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: We can all use some of the insight this book provided. I just wish the story itself had been a bit more polished. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After a suicide attempt left him hospitalized for... Continue Reading →
Title: Let the Wrong Light In Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 32 minutes Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a definite buy for the story, but especially for the narration. Pick it up as soon as you can. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Avery... Continue Reading →
Title: Walking on Thin Ice Author: Jocelynn Drake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 127 Pages (Kindle) Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: This short novel is the epitome of the holiday romance genre: sweet, heartwarming, swoon-worthy and will make you believe in love and the magic of the season. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It’s not easy for... Continue Reading →
Title: Not Another One Hit Wonder Author: J.M. Snyder Publisher: JMS Books Length: 130 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you like a slow and steady, low angst, second chance romances, I think you will enjoy this sweet story. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When best friends Jamie Eckert and Derek Duran realized they were... Continue Reading →
Title: The Senator's Secret Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: John Solo’s narration really helps the strangers-to-married trope here. In lesser hands, this story could have been just another in a series of ordinary stories. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Ace in the Hole (Wild Cards: Book One) Author: Ava Drake Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 43 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: John Solo brought out the humor, emotions, and a serious side to his narration. Between the e-book, audiobook, or both, I’d pick both. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Romancing the Wrong Twin Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 199 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was looking for a great feel-good romance, and I got it in spades with this engaging story. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: How tangled can a romantic web get? When gruff mountaineer Dominic Hartington-George seeks... Continue Reading →
Title: Hotline Author: Quinn Anderson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 347 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: At the end of the day, Hotline is not one I would rush to the top of my list. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Zack never intended to become a phone sex operator, but with half a college degree and... Continue Reading →
Title: Goldilocks (Frozen: Book Two) Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 99 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Ms. Blackwell does such a fantastic job with the creation of Marshall and Luka’s characters, and even though the story is short, you just know that the MCs are made for each other. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: Flight Partners (Lovers in Japan: Book One) Author: Artemis Fay Publisher: Self-Published Length: 80k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though this isn’t the author’s debut novel, this is her debut in contemporary M/M romance, one that I really liked and would recommend when you’re in the mood for a complete angsty package. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: A Cowboy’s Home (Montana: Book Three) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 300 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: A Cowboy's Home isn't just a quick falling in love story between Sam and Justin. It’s a story about two men who have to heal and put the past behind them... Continue Reading →
Title: Seven-Card Stud (Wild Cards: Book Two) Author: Ava Drake Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 242 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I can’t say enough about Ava Drake and the Wild Cards, series. It’s absolutely entertaining and suspenseful. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Temptation, peril, and dirty poker. Love is a high-stakes game. When... Continue Reading →
Title: Bare Author: Lynn Kelling Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing Length: 353 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I would definitely recommend this book. But be aware, it does have some intense content along with dubious consent and a nineteen-year-old MC. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Ev Myers was looking for trouble when he signed... Continue Reading →
Title: Save of the Game (Scoring Chances: Book Two) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a definite buy. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: After last season’s heartbreaking loss to his hockey team’s archrival, Jacksonville Sea Storm goalie... Continue Reading →
Title: Closer by Morning Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 237 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This is excellently written and one of the most intense murder mysteries that I’ve read in a while. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Passion and love bring them together. Murder could tear them apart. When Matt Blyth,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Secrets in My Scowl Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Length: 311 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, this was such a good book. It was fast paced without feeling rushed. Jacob and Wylde were such great characters, I won’t be forgetting them anytime soon. Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: From... Continue Reading →
Title: First Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Gregory Salinas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A wonderful slow-burn romance that gives the listener an opportunity sit and stay a while with the characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It's taken Tommy Newsome a while to get his... Continue Reading →
Title: Lay It Down Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Alexander Collins Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story didn’t exactly work for me, but I really struggled with the narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Paradise can be hell. Most people would say being stranded in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Silence (Moments in Time: Book Four) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great addition to the series, and really lets the voice talent of the narrator shine through. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Growing up,... Continue Reading →
Title: An Honorable Man (Men of Manhattan: Book Seven) Author: Sandrine Gasq-Dion Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 147 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Was this my favorite of the series? No. But it was still a really good and interesting read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Officer Danny Finnegan loves his job. As one... Continue Reading →
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