Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Forged in Trust Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 51 minutes At a Glance: John Solo is a very good narrator; however, with the content of this book that could only take me so far. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Dr. Ethan Marshall is the young... Continue Reading →
Title: Selfie (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 400 Pages At a Glance: The closeted actor story certainly isn’t anything new. Nor, probably, is the story of the actor falling in love with his or her PA. But, Lane put her own spin on it, as always, and made... Continue Reading →
Title: Comfort Zone Author: Alexa Milne Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: For the most part, this is a great romantic read, a little angsty, but a solid and engaging story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: What would make you reach outside your comfort zone? Aron Roberts helped his previous love discover... Continue Reading →
Title: Knobs Author: Scotty Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Scotty Cade’s Knobs is a well written and informative story about the Citadel Military College. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Angus Conrad (Gus) McRae is a privileged Charlestonian following family tradition and attending the Citadel, harboring big dreams of a military... Continue Reading →
Title: Starting with the Unexpected Author: Andi Van Narrator: Jonathan David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 51 minutes At a Glance: This audiobook was cute. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Zachary Blaise is having a weird week - even by his standards. Though he's gay, the radio personality has been dumped via text... Continue Reading →
Title: First Comes Marriage Author: Shira Anthony Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 20 minutes At a Glance: Shira Anthony perfectly encompasses old school love with a new school twist. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: When struggling novelist Chris Valentine meets Jesse Donovan, he’s interested in a book contract, or... Continue Reading →
Title: Old Town New Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 161 Pages At a Glance: The plot of Old Town New is good and the story pace just right. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Danny Avers is a teacher in small town Colorado. Back in the day, before high-speed Internet, social media, smartphones, or... Continue Reading →
Title: Growing Up Author: Tricia Sol Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages At a Glance: Unfortunately, this one just didn’t work, guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Growing up wasn't really something twenty-one-year-old Kelly Alston thought about much. Being adult and independent was never his dream. With the pressures of coming out to... Continue Reading →
Title: Will & Patrick’s Happy Ending (Wake Up Married: Episode Six) Authors: Leta Blake and Alice Griffiths Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 127 Pages At a Glance: Wheeeeee! Well, that was fun. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Sure, Will and Patrick are in love now, but they weren’t when they got married in Vegas. For Patrick, that’s no... Continue Reading →
Title: Ollie Always Author: John Wiltshire Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 217 Pages At a Glance: Beautifully written, complicated story about finding oneself, and personal growth. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Sometimes there is a very fine dividing line between fact and fiction. Named after the main character in his mother's infamous Oliver novels, Ollie's been... Continue Reading →
Title: Strip Search (Sin City Uniforms: Book Seven) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 148 Pages At a Glance: Strip Search is a well-written story that has some tense moments. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A sexy stripper attempts to escape his dangerously obsessed boss while searching for his missing younger brother. Stripping used... Continue Reading →
Title: 6 Days to Get Lucky Author: LE Franks Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 226 Pages At a Glance: While parts of the story dragged a bit, I love Nick’s voice and the hilarious obstacles that keep popping up on the way to finally getting with FatBoy. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Mixologist Nick Valentine... Continue Reading →
Title: The Heart As He Hears It (Perspectives: Book Three) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 253 Pages At a Glance: A.M. Arthur delivers another punch to the heart with this one, and I cannot wait for the next book in the series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Love can slip through the smallest... Continue Reading →
Title: Bondage Rescue (Kiss of Leather: Book Three) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 156 Pages At a Glance: Third book in a series that tackles tough issues with great characters. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Kyle’s best friend Marshall resurfaces and he’s in a lot of trouble. Can the men at Kiss of... Continue Reading →
Title: Eye of Scota (Dalriata: Book One) Authors: Serena Yates Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 200 Page At a Glance: A romance between two men from different planets… with kilts. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: In 845 a group of Gaels fleeing the Vikings stumbled through the mystic Eye of Scota and found safety on a... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Joy, Heartache and Pain Author: John H. Ames Publisher: Ai Press Pages/Word Count: 207 Pages At a Glance: While I admire this author’s ability to represent young adult gay themes, this particular anthology did not meet my expectations. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A collection of new entwined stories by best-selling Young Adult author,... Continue Reading →
Title: Despite the Odds (Odds Are: Book One) Author: Chris T. Kat Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes At a Glance: Not only is Despite the Odds perfection, it is a short story of perfection. ADORE THIS! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Never judge a book by its cover. Michael... Continue Reading →
Title: Sex and Candy Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 50 Pages At a Glance: Sex and Candy is a sweet and sexy interlude with a couple whose love for each other is big, even if their story isn’t. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Sex and Candy Lee may be in a relationship with Tony,... Continue Reading →
Title: Coke’s Clown Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 188 Pages At a Glance: Coke’s Clown was an enjoyable and great read, mainly because Dillon is my favorite character in the Roughstock series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: How does Dillon take care of Coke when Coke’s destroying himself? Bullfighter Coke is having a... Continue Reading →
Title: Imperfect Harmony Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Jaybird Press Pages/Word Count: 189 Pages At a Glance: This is a rather sweet story of love, loss, letting go and second chances in unexpected places. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Imperfect harmony can still be beautiful… John Fletcher, a former musician, is stuck in limbo after losing his... Continue Reading →
Title: Ravenous Author: Alexandra Blunt Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 93k Words At a Glance: Ravenous is Alexandra Blunt’s very first novel—and what a debut! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Just when Julian Schwarzenberg accepted that discarding his kinkster skin might be for the best, a call from the owner of one of London's BDSM clubs... Continue Reading →
Title: The LD50 of Memories (Division P) Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 131 Pages At a Glance: A strong installment in the ongoing story of Cam and Mason. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Navy Pilot Cameron Bradshaw and orthopedic surgeon Mason Flynn are fast working towards solidifying their new family. But life is... Continue Reading →
Title: Like You've Never Been Hurt (Dance, Love, Live: Book Two) Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Like You’ve Never Been Hurt is a worthy second installment in a series that I feel gets stronger with each new story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: About to lose the only... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Like Stories: Something Like..., Book Seven Author: Jay Bell Narrator: Kevin R. Free Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 35 minutes At a Glance: Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Benjamin Bentley and many other beloved characters from the Something Like...series make their triumphant return in this collection of short stories and bonus material.... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach Reviews 