Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Wide Open Spaces (States of Love: Wyoming) Author: Renee Stevens Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 98 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Levi and Devon had great chemistry, and in their own way supported one another. I enjoyed this novel and will be keeping watch for other books by this author. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord of a Thousand Steps Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another wonderful story from this author that had me rooting for Ian and Braden from their first flirtation. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: To architecture student Ian Carney, family means everything. Taken in by his brother,... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Twist (The Wild Hunt: Book One) Author: L.A. Stockman Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 152 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: A mostly enjoyable paranormal mystery that shows potential. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Twelve dead children. An ex-priest with the faith to move mountains. A hunter out of the depths of legend. Together,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Fallen Heart (Zero Hour: Book Two) Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A Fallen Heart is a tense drama and solid mystery filled with high emotions. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After his last disastrous relationship, Joseph Ford has absolutely no interest in getting attached again.... Continue Reading →
Title: Don’t Twunk with My Heart (Loving You: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: So what makes this story a must buy? Humor! Kink! A great HEA! Some drama! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Kee Smith isn’t sure who he is anymore. He knows who he... Continue Reading →
Title: Personal Entanglement (Thorne and Dash: Book Two) Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 219 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, D/s At a Glance: The intensity between the two men is continued in this book, and the ending was a joy to read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Several months ago Thorne hired Riley as an escort.... Continue Reading →
Title: Misinformation Author: Keelan Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was engrossed in this story from the beginning and really wanted to know what would happen between Ethan and Charlie. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Ethan Daniels, host of a popular conservative cable news program, has never thought of... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Citizen Author: Lissa Kasey Narrator: Mike Pohlable Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 53 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story is fine as a mystery/romance. The plot is workable and progresses as you would expect. However, the audio is more than just a tiny bit grating. Reviewed By: Mike... Continue Reading →
Title: Midlife Crisis Author: Rob Rosen Publisher: Fierce Publishing Length: 182 Pages (Kindle) Category: Mystery, Comedy, Contemporary At a Glance: Humor, like so many other things, is such a subjective concept, but when it comes to authors who write it well, Rob Rosen doesn’t disappoint. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Jack is thirty-five and single once... Continue Reading →
Title: Innocent (Frozen: Book One) Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 139 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Innocent is packed with intense moments, a murder mystery, horror and a just a little psychology on different levels. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: His body is held hostage, but is his heart a prisoner, too? Gabriel... Continue Reading →
Title: Highland Hearts Author: JP Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 103 Pages Category: Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: If you are in the mood for a little somethin’, a short but satisfying somethin’, then pick up this novella; it won’t disappoint. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Callum Robertson has inherited his grandfather’s mansion in northern Scotland,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Queen & the Homo Jock King Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 17 hours and 5 minutes Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: This wonderful read is powered by Lesley’s talent and Klune’s words. Buy this audio; you will not be sorry. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Do... Continue Reading →
Title: Fool’s Gold Author: Sarah Madison Publisher: Self-Published Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I feel this story began stronger than it wrapped up, what with the early poignancy of Rich and Jake’s separation, the final third or so did provide its share of pathos before concluding in the requisite romantic way.... Continue Reading →
Title: Part & Parcel (Sidewinder: Book Three) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Brock Thompson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Part & Parcel is a highly recommended audio and read, if you’re a fan of Abigail Roux. I think this is her best story yet! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Baker (The Myer Triplets: Book Two) Author: Mathew Ortiz Publisher: Self-Published Length: 142 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The chemistry coming off the page between these two men is electric and entertaining. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Recipe for Romance 1 cup crazy Myer triplet aka Boone Myer 1 cup snobby guppie... Continue Reading →
Title: Back to Back (Roughstock: Book Five) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary Western At a Glance: BA Tortuga gives us another great storyline, with the setting mostly in New Orleans. It gives a nice feel to how Laurel and Landon live and to what their beliefs are and how... Continue Reading →
Title: What It Looks Like Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: JMS Books Length: 264 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, BDSM, Transgender Romance At a Glance: This novel was full of angst, violence and more than its share of kinky sex, but it was also the most honest tale of one man’s journey toward happiness I have... Continue Reading →
Title: Marriage of Inconvenience Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages At a Glance: I quite enjoyed reading about the scandalous lives of celebrities and how PR is a game changer! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Lights, Camera, Lies. Kerry Pickering has a problem. As a publicist for Hollywood bad boy Jericho Knox, it’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Gambling Men Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 18 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I absolutely love this story, and Gomez Pugh just enchanted me with his performance. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Quent Jackson has followed Jason Spade's every move in business and in poker... Continue Reading →
Title: His Royal Favorite (His Royal Secret: Book Two) Author: Lilah Pace Publisher: Penguin/InterMix Length: 245 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: His Royal Favorite wasn’t a perfect book, but it didn’t have to be. I was still in love with it by the end. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: James, Prince of Wales, is... Continue Reading →
Title: Betrothed: A Faery Tale Author: Therese Woodson Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 25 minutes Category: Fantasy, Romance At a Glance: While it doesn't live up to its potential, mystery or suspense-wise, it's still a nice little romance narrated by a talented reader who brings the characters to... Continue Reading →
Title: Adulting 101 Author: Lisa Henry Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: I can’t even deal with how cute this book was. It was a feel-good, low angst, laugh-out-loud, lovely summer read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The struggle is real. Nick Stahlnecker is eighteen and not... Continue Reading →
Title: Patchwork Paradise Author: Indra Vaughn Narrator: Craig Beck Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 42 minutes At a Glance: A beautifully written and narrated story about love, loss, hope and all of the messy tragic and wonderful things that make up life. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Oliver and Samuel’s relationship is fairy-tale... Continue Reading →
Title: Planting His Dream Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Derrick McClain is quite the professional, and it shows in his body of work and in this audio. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Foster dreams of getting away, but after his... Continue Reading →
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