Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Candy Land (Hidden Gem: Book Three) Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 274 Pages At a Glance: Candy Land, has it all: romance, suspense and heart stopping action! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Cameron “Candy” Michelson Jr. doesn’t have time for distractions. He’s too busy restructuring the red-light district into an adult playland... Continue Reading →
Title: Dawn and Dusk (Day and Knight: Book Three) Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Out of the three books in the Day and Knight series, I absolutely like Dawn and Dusk the best. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: For Scorpion agents Day and Knight, their relationship is slow... Continue Reading →
Title: Risk Aware Author: Amelia C. Gormley Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 310 Pages At a Glance: The writing is excellent, the characters intriguing and well defined, and the sex is erotic. What more could you want? Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Tattoo artist Geoff Gilchrest is convinced his life is some sort of cosmic joke.... Continue Reading →
Title: Power Play (Scoring Chances: Book Three) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Thank you for this fabulous, fun, swoon-filled series, Ms. Gale. I’m so in love. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A freak accident during the Stanley Cup Playoffs put an end to Max Ashford’s hockey career. Despite... Continue Reading →
Title: Bombs and Guacamole Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: I really enjoyed this story. BA Tortuga shows us that no matter how you try to hide who you are, you may be surprised at how family and friends respond. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: ER doctor Dusty Lowry... Continue Reading →
Title: Save of the Game (Second Chances: Book Two) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: If you want to read some spectacular hockey romance, go grab these books! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After last season’s heartbreaking loss to his hockey team’s archrival, Jacksonville Sea Storm goalie Riley Hunter... Continue Reading →
Title: A Casual Thing (Will and Patrick: Book One) Author: Annabelle Jacobs Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 43 minutes At a Glance: A sweet tale of friends-with-benefits turning into more. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Patrick Mason travels to Bristol to spend the summer with his brother, Ben. He's... Continue Reading →
Title: Hexbreaker Series: Hexworld: Book One Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 259 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: I don’t know how to say this any plainer—I love this book for all the reasons I’ve listed, and probably for at least a dozen more that I’ve left out.... Continue Reading →
Title: Boy Meets Boy Meets Boy Authors: JL Merrow and Josephine Myles Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: Let’s face it, this is pure erotica, but the stories are well put together because both of these authors really know how to write. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Good men come in threes! Three’s... Continue Reading →
Title: For the Last Time Author: AR Moler Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: A poignant story about two men who take quite a long time to get to the place where they should have been long before. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: It's not easy being blue -- a cop --... Continue Reading →
Title: Sun and Shadow (Day and Knight: Book Two) Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dayton “Day” Ingram is recovering from an injury suffered in Mexico—and from his failed relationship with fellow Scorpion agent, Knight. While researching an old government document, Day realizes he... Continue Reading →
Title: To Terminator, With Love Author: Wes Kennedy Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 125 Pages At a Glance: The story itself was a bit crazy and all over the place at times, but I really just chalked it up to the campy style and assumed that, for the most part, it was what... Continue Reading →
Title: Phase Shift (Chaos Station: Book Five) Authors: Jenn Burke and Kelly Jensen Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 207 Pages At a Glance: Final book in the series is bittersweet yet satisfying. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Zander and Felix’s relationship has always pushed boundaries—personal and professional alike—but their love and commitment is stronger than ever. So strong... Continue Reading →
Title: Damaged Goods (Men of London: Book Seven) Author: Susan Mac Nicol Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group Pages/Word Count: 183 Pages At a Glance: Damaged Goods deviates from the rest of the Men of London series. It’s a sweet and romantic story about building trust, and the novelty of young first love. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Never too Late Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 73 Pages At a Glance: All in all, Never too Late had real promise and began so well, only to suffer from a twist in the story that was neither needed nor fully fleshed out. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Knocking fifty isn’t bad... Continue Reading →
Title: What Can Be Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 29 minutes At a Glance: I do feel What Can Be could have been a full-length novel and brought more to the table; however, I still adored this book. Robert Nieman does well with pacing and character... Continue Reading →
Title: Safe in His Heart (Safe: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 270 Pages At a Glance: Listen to your heart—Safe in His Heart is so worth it! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Andrew and Paul learned about God and Jesus in different churches and realize their views of spirituality are worlds... Continue Reading →
Title: The Lone Rancher Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 4 hours and 54 minutes At a Glance: Did I like The Lone Rancher? No, not really, but John Solo did a great job. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: He'll do anything to save the ranch, including baring it all.... Continue Reading →
Title: ‘Til Death Do Us Part Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 212 Pages At a Glance: This is a gripping emotional story of two men who thought all was lost; then a miracle brings them back together. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Henry and Sam Miller-Greene are living the dream. They love their... Continue Reading →
Title: Yes, Forever Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 162 Pages At a Glance: For the most part, this was a good book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: John’s said no in the past, but now he has a chance at forever—if he can move past his doubts and say yes. John Weston’s misspent... Continue Reading →
Title: Rules of Engagement Author: L. A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 33 minutes At a Glance: Great story, L.A. Witt, and superb narrating, Nick J. Russo. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Dustin Walker has no idea that avoiding the search for Mrs. Right could send him into... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ongoing Reformation of Micah Johnson (Get Out: Book One) Author: Sean Kennedy Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 190 Pages At a Glance: The Ongoing Reformation of Micah Johnson is a stunning novel with rich and genuine characters who grapple with all the many issues facing gay teenagers today. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Shatter (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Two) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 290 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend the Unbreakable Bonds series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Maverick trauma surgeon Ashton “Snow” Frost keeps the world at a distance, relying only on his three closest friends to keep him connected.... Continue Reading →
Title: There’s Something About a Kilt Author: Schuyler L'Roux Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 38 Pages At a Glance: A great little smutty short! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: It’s a hellaciously hot day in Minneapolis and all Thom wants to do is enjoy his ice cream and forget about the stacks of essays waiting for... Continue Reading →
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