Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Ripples in Cedarwood (Single Father Society: Book Two) Author: Megan Slayer Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: At a Glance: A return story to Cedarwood that is entirely enjoyable. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Steve Moore wasn’t planning on being a dad. He envisioned a life of teaching and professional swimming. Fast forward a year and... Continue Reading →
Title: Andrew’s Promise (Heroes: Book Two) Author: Nic Starr Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: In the end we are left with a happy loving couple, and a wonderful segue for the next book (which I will, of course, be impatiently waiting for)! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Young mechanic Andrew Campbell’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Top Me Maybe? (BFP: The Secrets Collection) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-published Pages/Word Count: 33 Pages At a Glance: Cute short story that has characters acting against type, and loving it. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Duncan has a secret fantasy, but is Tyler the right man for the job? Tyler’s new policeman boyfriend, Duncan,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cellist Author: Elaine White Publisher: Encompass Ink Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: The Cellist is a loosely plotted novel, lacking a clear objective and offering pat resolutions. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: After six years, cellist Roman returns home with boyfriend Ben, in search of more than just international fame. There's one... Continue Reading →
Title: Piece of Cake (A Matter of Time Story) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 69 Pages At a Glance: We’ve all met the hot mess that is Jory Harcourt. Smooth sailing isn’t usually on the menu, but the adventure is unforgettable. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After years of domestic partnership, Jory Harcourt... Continue Reading →
Title: Shawn’s Law Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Casey Hunter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 19 minutes At a Glance: All of the crazy shenanigans that happen around Shawn due to “Shawn’s Law” were brought to life wonderfully with Casey Hunter’s narration. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Shawn is single, twenty-nine, the full-time carer... Continue Reading →
Title: Half Moon House Author: Theo Fenraven Publisher: Voodoo Lily Press Pages/Word Count: 175 Pages At a Glance: Once again Theo Fenraven gives us a thoughtful story. Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Abandoned by an industry that has been decimated by the economy, and struggling in a marriage that isn’t quite the stuff of... Continue Reading →
Title: Home to Cedarwood (Single Father Society: Book One) Author: Megan Slayer Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and interesting look at life and love in a small town. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Colin Baker owns a book store and he’s back in Cedarwood with his son. He’s looking... Continue Reading →
Title: Saving Faithless Creek Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Andrew Grey always gets my attention with cowboys and ranching, and Saving Faithless Creek is one of those stories but with a little different approach. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Blair Montague is sent to Newton, Montana, to purchase... Continue Reading →
Title: Splintered Author: SJD Peterson Narrator:: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours At a Glance: I must say that Rusty Topsfield's performance was excellent and brought Splintered to life. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: A string of murders targeting effeminate gay men has the GLBTQ community of Chicago on alert, but budget cuts... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets from the Edge Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 142 Pages At a Glance: This was a great book, the characters well written, and the scenes solid. I highly recommend it for a hot summer day. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Keith Williams is twenty-two and struggling to feel normal again. Once... Continue Reading →
Title: Knave of Broken Hearts (Love in Laguna: Book Two) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 224 Pages At a Glance: In my opinion, this follow-up was definitely not as good as Knight of Ocean Avenue, but I'm still enjoying the series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Jim Carney has a full time job—running... Continue Reading →
Title: BOSS Author: Ashley John Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 334 Pages At a Glance: I say it every time I read a new Ashley John book, “This one is my new favorite,” and it’s true. It is. At least until the next book is released. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: After years of travelling the world... Continue Reading →
Title: By Way of Vegan Donuts Author: Kay Walker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 48 Pages At a Glance: Even though the writing lacked polish and consistency in places, By Way of Vegan Donuts was, overall, a pleasant little read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In a tourist town in the Canadian Rockies, Simon is spending... Continue Reading →
Title: Forever for Now Author: Scotty Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: A sweet read for those looking to escape for just a little while. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Leeland Jeffers is a contented single man with a thriving career in Atlanta. He’s had a few unsuccessful relationships over the... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Horse (Polo: Book One) Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: Max Lehnen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: Bottom line: Read the e-book. It’s worth it. The audiobook, not so much. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Preston Fawkes is 10 the first time he meets 15-year-old Konrad Schnell... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunset Lake Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 320 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend Sunset Lake to you. It is an amazing piece of work. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Reverend Brian Lucas has a secret his congregation in the Nine Mile Methodist Church knows nothing about, and he’d really like... Continue Reading →
Title: Waiting for Rain Author: Susan Mac Nicol Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: The narration had me more invested in the story than I had been when I originally read it, and I am happy I gave it a chance. Reviewed By: Karen... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Eyed Stranger (Trowchester Blues: Book Two) Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: An exquisitely written novel. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Billy Wright has a problem: he’s only visible when he’s wearing a mask. That’s fine when he’s performing at country fairs with the rest of his... Continue Reading →
Title: Andrew’s Prayer (The College Rose Romances) Author: Ashavan Doyon Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 267 Pages At a Glance: Andrew’s Prayer had incredible potential but simply lost its way in the latter part of the story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For Andrew Tuttleman, sex is a means to an end. With a mother too... Continue Reading →
Title: Beyond Duty Author: SJD Peterson Narrator:: Johnathan Young Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 6 Minutes At a Glance: SJD Peterson's writing and Jonathon Young's voice together make Beyond Duty an experience worth repeating again and again. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: The repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell didn’t come soon enough... Continue Reading →
Title: fawn Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Goodreads M/M Romance Group Pages/Word Count: 78 Pages At a Glance: Nash Summers is such a talented author. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us in the future. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Heaven is rays of sunlight dancing slowly on wheat stalks. It's wind... Continue Reading →
Title: Heat Wave - Tuscaloosa Author: Jeff Adams Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 51 Pages At a Glance: As a heart-warming love story, Heat Wave: Tuscaloosa hits the spot. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Ethan is a grad student stuck in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the summer. Though he’s thrilled about his teaching assistant position at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Found on Lindisfarne Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 35 Pages At a Glance: Who wouldn’t like a lovable dad, a precocious almost-teen, and a Viking? Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When single father Chris meets a Viking re-enactor on Lindisfarne, he thinks it’s the perfect recipe for a holiday fling --... Continue Reading →
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