Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Rattlesnake Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages At a Glance: Rattlesnake is an incredibly gorgeous love story, a story of healing and of finally coming home. I cannot say enough about this beautiful novel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A drifter since his teens, Jimmy Dorsett has no home and no... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost in the Fire (Firehouse Six: Book Five) Author: Draven St. James Publisher: Loose Id Page/Word Count: 178 Pages At a Glance: I'm greedy and love the series that much! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Aaron Evans embodies every complication Wren Tucker knows he doesn’t need. The tempting go-go dancer refuses to leave him alone... Continue Reading →
Title: Where Wishes Go Author: S.A. McAuley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: We loved it. Check this one out, folks! Reviewed By: Jules and Lisa Blurb: Can you have a second chance at a first love? Nick Paine is just starting to return to normal after he told his wife... Continue Reading →
Title: Just Desserts Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 54 minutes At a Glance: What made Just Desserts such an enjoyable listen, and maybe just a bit more emotional, was how well Greg Tremblay narrated the story. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Boone Walton has tried hard to... Continue Reading →
Title: Valor on the Move Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: Valor on the Move has it all: action, intrigue, romance, and a glimpse at the turmoil and fears surrounding coming out to the world. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Growing up gay in the White House hasn’t been easy... Continue Reading →
Title: Texas Wedding (Texas: Book Seven) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages At a Glance: A fantastic and emotional conclusion to Jack and Riley's story. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Faced with the life changing prospect of a yes vote from SCOTUS on the issue of same sex marriage, Riley and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Model (A Workplace Encounters Book) Author: Serena Yates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 125 Pages At a Glance: The Model is a cute, sexy, and quick read. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: When successful fashion model Fabio Bonardi discovers his first wrinkle, he knows it’s time to move on to Plan B. He is tired of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Sex, Love, and Videogames Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: The story was a bit of a ramble for me, but there were definitely some winning elements to this installment. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Shy guy Jed Carter has always felt invisible next to his charismatic older... Continue Reading →
Title: Better Than Safe (A Better Than Story) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 244 Pages At a Glance: The Better Than series just gets better and better! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Paul Fallon is a fashion advertising guru. He’s a genius at dealing with difficult editors, art directors, and designers alike. He... Continue Reading →
Title: Sultry Sunset Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 1 hour and 57 minutes At a Glance: My favorite installment of the Mangrove stories so far, which the narrator perfectly brought to life – a sweet and poignant story on many levels. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Hutch Crowley is well-liked... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs of Life (A Resilient Love Story) Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 234 Pages At a Glance: Overall, this was a good romance, a nice second chance story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Successful lawyer Jeremy Speer has it all—a loving husband, a beautiful home, and a cherished dream that’s about to... Continue Reading →
Title: All Man Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-published Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: Another cute and flirty story of an opposites attract variety, with enough surprises thrown in to keep us guessing. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: “You’re the sleek little sports car to my Land Rover.” From the moment Gareth walks through the... Continue Reading →
Title: Mine Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Caleb Dickinson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 8 minutes At a Glance: I love when a good narration is able to bring a story I already love to life, making me love it that much more. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Trevan Bean has a job that's going... Continue Reading →
Title: The Articles of Release (The Release Series: Book Two) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Just released from the military, wounded warrior Eric Tremaine is trying to put his life back together like the doctors reassembled his shattered leg. He’s a... Continue Reading →
Title: His Captive’s Heart Author: Meredith O’Reilly Publisher: Stormy Night Publications Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: I would recommend this book if you’re looking for light BDSM and a sweet romance. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Twenty-nine-year-old lawyer Marcus Bradberry has fantasized for years about finding a firm-handed man who would not hesitate to... Continue Reading →
Title: Put a Ring on It (Ready or Not: Book One) Author: K.A. Mitchell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: I’ve really enjoyed other books by K.A. Mitchell, but unfortunately, this one just didn’t do it for me. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Kieran Delaney-Schwartz—adoptee, underachiever, and self-professed-slacker IT guy—lives his under-the-radar... Continue Reading →
Title: The Last Nights of the Frangipani Hotel (The Actor’s Circle: Book Two) Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 78 Pages At a Glance: Yet another lovely read from Bey Deckard Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: All James wanted was a little solitude at his favourite resort: bright sunshine overhead, soft, white sand underfoot, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Home & Away Author: Samantha Wayland Publisher: Loch Awe Press Pages/Word Count: 402 Pages At a Glance: This was the perfect book at the perfect time. It just made me feel…good. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: You can build a team, but you have to find your home. Rupert Smythe is fond of many things.... Continue Reading →
Title: Walk With Me Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Alexander Collins Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 40 minutes At a Glance: Cardeno C. continues to masterfully write amazing love stories that make me laugh and cry and root for the characters. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: When Eli Block steps into his parents’ living room... Continue Reading →
Title: Air Bear Author: A.J. Llewellyn Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 38000 Words At a Glance: Air Bear is an incredibly well thought out book for being an extended novella. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Kappy and Jason are happily newlywed men relocating from a military base in Massachusetts to Kappy's childhood home of Honolulu. For... Continue Reading →
Title: Beyond The Surface Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 229 Pages At a Glance: Author Felice Stevens used a delicate hand when developing her story, and left us with a romance that was very much worth every moment spent reading it. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: On 9/11, firefighter Nick Fletcher’s world changed forever. He's... Continue Reading →
Title: We Found Love Authors: Kade Boehme and Allison Cassatta Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Run Time: 7 Hours and 23 Minutes At a Glance: Michael Ferraiuolo gave a great performance, but not great enough to overcome my issues with the characters. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: It's no surprise Riley Connors is dealing with... Continue Reading →
Title: Perfect Imperfections Author: Cardeno C Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 10 minutes At a Glance: This love story is simply perfection. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Hollywood royalty Jeremy Jameson has lived a sheltered life with music as his sole focus and only friend. Before embarking on yet another international... Continue Reading →
Title: Feat of Clay (Men of London: Book Four) Author: Susan Mac Nicol Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group Pages/Word Count: 156 Pages At a Glance: Grabbed. I was grabbed by this book… Tate and Clay are amazing characters and they have an amazing story to tell. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Imprisoned and tortured, undercover cop Tate... Continue Reading →
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