Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Knight of Ocean Avenue (A Love in Laguna Novel) Author: Tara Lain Narrator:: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 Hours and 33 Minutes At a Glance: K.C. Kelly delivers a knock-out performance of Knight of Ocean Avenue. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: How can you be twenty-five and not know you’re gay? Billy... Continue Reading →
Title: Small Steps Author: Chris McHart Publisher: Rawmance Publishing Pages/Word Count: 230 Pages At a Glance: Overall, this was a great read that I would recommend for everyone. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Ben Amann currently hates everything: The accident that temporarily put him in a wheelchair, the fact that he has to go for rehab... Continue Reading →
Title: The Carpenter (2nd Edition) Author: Serena Yates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 120 Pages At a Glance: The Carpenter is a well written story about relationships, a quick and enjoyable read for a weekend afternoon. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Tom Halderson is a carpenter in desperate need of a big project to save the... Continue Reading →
Title: Where You’ll Find Him Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages At a Glance: A compelling May/December story that has a lot going on, from an author who can write multiple generations and complex stories convincingly. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: During Pride week in Montreal, Wolfe learns the board is threatening... Continue Reading →
Title: Crossing Borders (2nd Edition) Author: ZA Maxfield Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 316 Pages At a Glance: A delightful story of an unlikely couple who make us believe in the possibility of true love. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Two dudes walk into a bookstore… Tristan knows he’s got issues. His latest ex-girlfriend knows it... Continue Reading →
Title: Opportunity Knocks (Laissez Faire: Book One) Author: L.D. Blakeley Publisher: Evernight Publishing Page/Word Count: 149 Pages At a Glance: It seemed that just when I was starting to get into Opportunity Knocks, and Gill and Tommy were finally getting together, it was over and I was left feeling that I’d missed out on something. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: ... Continue Reading →
Title: A Shooting Star (An In My Heart Novella ) Author: Joe Cosentino Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 98 Pages At a Glance: This novella deliberately mines a deeper, darker, more emotional vein than book one in the “In My Heart” series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: On the eve of the best night of his... Continue Reading →
Title: Fit to Be Tied (Marshals: Book Two) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 244 Pages At a Glance: OMG YOU GUYS!! THIS BOOOOOOK!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Deputy US Marshals Miro Jones and Ian Doyle are now partners on and off the job: Miro’s calm professionalism provides an ideal balance to Ian’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Shotgun (Coda Series: Book Seven) Author: Marie Sexton Narrator:: Paul Morey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 31 Minutes At a Glance: Paul Morey and the audiobook of Shotgun are like peas and carrots, state fairs and corn dogs, or, my favorite, baseball and peanuts—they are just meant to be together. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dusty Hat Bar Author: L.J. Hamlin Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 96 Pages At a Glance: I liked Noah and Lennie, but the author’s writing style made the reading difficult at times. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Noah Kimberly walks into his usual bar, same as he does most Friday nights. It's surprisingly busy... Continue Reading →
Title: Lovers & Fighters Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 127 Pages At a Glance: I hope you guys will give this beautiful story of love and redemption a try! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Scott Halleck and Julian Reeves are polar opposites in almost every way. Scott, a modern arts curator at a... Continue Reading →
Title: Making Nice Author: Elizah J. Davis Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 31 minutes At a Glance: A great story that could have been about five hours shorter. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Twins Blake and Bianca Dunlap have always been there for each other, ready to lend support and... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding the Way Home Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 16000 Words At a Glance: The characters of Jim and Horse were well done, but I wish they’d had more of a story to tell. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When he arrives home from a long stint in the hospital after losing... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Means… Patience Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 Hours and 52 Minutes At a Glance: Another in Andrew Grey’s beloved Love Means series, which introduces us to new former military characters and a new set of obstacles to overcome. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Years after his discharge... Continue Reading →
Title: Taxes and TARDIS (2nd Edition) Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 94 Pages At a Glance: All in all, Taxes and TARDIS is a really cute story about how good it can be when opposites attract. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Brent is a jock, Logan a geek, these men are a world... Continue Reading →
Title: Cutting Cords Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours 44 minutes At a Glance: I enjoyed this for its narration more than for its core story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: When Sloan Driscoll and Cole Fujiwara become reluctant roommates, neither man is willing to share too much.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Cop and a Con Author: Diedre O’Dare Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 23000 Words At a Glance: A Cop and a Con is well worth the read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When a cop and a newly released convict cross paths, few cons can expect anything but a cold shoulder and mistrust. Struggling... Continue Reading →
Title: Safe in His Arms Author: Renae Kaye Narrator:: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 6 Minutes At a Glance: Kudos to both Renae Kaye and Randy Fuller for delivering a story worth listening to during a long commute to work. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: In the late-night quiet of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Pride and Modern Prejudice Author: AJ Michaels Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 31 minutes At a Glance: A very successful rewrite of Jane Austen. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: What happens when Jane Austen’s immortal characters are thrust into 21st century Pennsylvania, with an all-male twist? Liam Bennet has... Continue Reading →
Title: When to Hold Them (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: G.B. Gordon Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 213 Pages At a Glance: There is a complicated bit of character building that is skillfully done by the author, though I did have some issues with the time jumping around, and days passing with the POV changes.... Continue Reading →
Title: Coming Back (Belladonna Arms: Book Three) Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: This novel wraps around you like an old comfy blanket, and makes you part of the magical place where some of the most amazing characters live. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Barney Teegarden knows what it’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Lovers, Losers, and You (Sunshine and Happiness: Book Two) Author: Skylar M. Cates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: I loved the first book in the series, and the second absolutely didn’t disappoint. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: How can you lose one dream and still find another? Owen King is... Continue Reading →
Title: Verspertine Authors: Leta Blake and Indra Vaughn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 396 Pages At a Glance: This book blew me away. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Can a priest and a rock star obey love's call? Seventeen years ago, Jasper Hendricks and Nicholas Blumfeld's childhood friendship turned into a secret, blissful love affair. They spent... Continue Reading →
Title: Dance With Me Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 282 Pages At a Glance: Dance With Me truly is a beautiful, touching story – probably the most romantic of all of this author’s stories that I’ve read so far. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sometimes life requires a partner. Ed Maurer has bounced back,... Continue Reading →
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