Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Against the Grain (THIRDS: Book Five) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: I have loved every book and audio in this series so far, and absolutely can’t wait for more of the THIRDS. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: As the fiercest Defense Agent at the THIRDS, Destructive Delta’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Clarity (Moments in Time: Book Three) Author: Karen Stivali Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 114 Pages At a Glance: A slightly disappointing final chapter to this story that I wish I had enjoyed more. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Spending the summer together on Fire Island brought Collin and Tanner closer than ever,... Continue Reading →
Title: Trasmundo: Escape (Book One) Author: Varian Krylov Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 236 Pages At a Glance: Love and war create a beautiful contrast in Varian Krylov’s Trasmundo: Escape. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Strange, quiet Luka doesn't live in this world; long ago he took refuge in his art, escaping into surreal mindscapes inspired by... Continue Reading →
Title: Bartender, P.I. Author: Ethan Stone Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 2 Hours and 32 Minutes At a Glance: What great P.I.s Linc and Brady made in solving the big mystery! Just be prepared to snicker! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When hockey star Linc Carpenter is banned from playing his beloved sport, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaking (Fall or Break: Book Two) Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Samhain Publishing Page/Word Count: 321 Pages At a Glance: Breaking pretty much had everything I look for in books that I love. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Archer Hart, former SIS assassin, has just completed a freelance hit job when he finds himself in a... Continue Reading →
Title: Nothing Ventured Author: Jay Northcote Narrator:: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 Hours and 39 Minutes At a Glance: This was a great audiobook and I really enjoyed listening to it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When Aiden agrees to run the Mad Mucker—a twelve-mile muddy slog over an obstacle course—he’s expecting... Continue Reading →
Title: Love on the Web Author: Neil Plakcy Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 211 Pages At a Glance: Love on the Web is a very satisfying read! Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Larry Leavis is too smart and geeky for his family, too gangly and awkward among other gay guys. He’s never felt like he fits... Continue Reading →
I try not to hoard all the books submitted to us for review. Truly, I do try. But sometimes a book comes along that I want to read and review really, really bad. The problem is that sometimes someone else wants that book really, really bad too. That happened with Sutphin Boulevard. Jules and I... Continue Reading →
Title: The Love of Wicked Men Author: Brandon Shire Publisher: TPG Books Pages/Word Count: 428 Pages At a Glance: Season one of The Love of Wicked Men is undeniably one of the best novels I have ever read. I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Power, lust, legal intrigue. This is where... Continue Reading →
Title: Wounded Hearts Authors: Remmy Duchene and BL Morticia Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: What a terrific start to a new series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Zane Ashford’s stint in the NYPD comes to an abrupt halt when he is injured in the line of duty. After waking up partially... Continue Reading →
Title: Him Authors: Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy Publisher: Rennie Roads Books Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: I could go on and on with things I loved about this book... Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: They don’t play for the same team. Or do they? Jamie Canning has never been able to figure out... Continue Reading →
Title: Tigers on the Run (Sequel to Tigerland) Author: Sean Kennedy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: Tigers on the Run took the couple that we grew to love as we watched them grow to love each other, and showed us how to keep that love going. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: ... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Like Hope Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 35,000 Words At a Glance: Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Television actor Aaron Zeller is thrilled when the character he plays on a popular primetime crime drama begins a gay relationship with one of the main characters on the show. While the cast... Continue Reading →
Title: Unfading (Books One, Two, and Three) Author: Devyn Morgan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages (Est.) At a Glance: While I tend to overlook the occasional editing error, there were enough in these books to distract me from what otherwise was a pleasurable story. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Logan Walters is used to attention.... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Steel Chain Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: This book challenges you to reconsider how you feel about love and companionship, your needs versus your wants in a partner and soulmate. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: At sixteen, Aidan Swift was swept off his feet by a... Continue Reading →
Title: I’ll Still Be There Author: Keelan Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: In spite of some issues I had with I'll Still Be There, I liked its message of the enduring power of love. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The summer after high school, Eli Dunn and Jess Early explore... Continue Reading →
Title: What He Left Behind Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 238 Pages At a Glance: I had mixed feelings about What He Left Behind, because no matter how good the intentions, something bad always seems to rear its ugly little head. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Can you ever have a second first... Continue Reading →
Title: Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 25 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely loved Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues! Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Lester “Les” McCoy is a retired cowboy who now lives in the city, working days at the Ranch and Feed. He loves his country music. Not... Continue Reading →
Title: Played! (The Shamwell Tales: Book Two) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages At a Glance: There was a little section at about three-quarters of the way through where I felt like it was dragging a bit. These guys danced around each other for sooo long. But, for the most part,... Continue Reading →
Title: Sapphire Cay: Volume One Authors: RJ Scott and Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Page/Word Count: 277 Pages At a Glance: I found reading about Sapphire Cay was just about as relaxing as if I were laying on the beach right there with the characters. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Volume One (Books 1-3) Businessman... Continue Reading →
Title: Hostage Love (Lakehouse Security: Book Two) Author: April Kelley Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages At a Glance: A good, if a little repetitive, story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Being a hostage isn’t so bad as long as you get to negotiate terms. All Ryan Newell wants to do his prove to his... Continue Reading →
Title: The Silence of the Stars Author: Kate McMurray Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours At a glance: I really enjoyed this book, but the narrator didn't make much of an impression. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Sandy Sullivan has gotten so good at covering up his emotions, he’s waiting for someone... Continue Reading →
Title: For Mac Author: Brynn Stein Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: Overall this was a good book, with a slow build and slow burn romance. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Branson Farrell lost his parents when he was thirteen, and for the last ten years his brother, Mac, eight years his... Continue Reading →
Title: Acting Out Author: Scotty Cade Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 49 Minutes At a glance: I look forward to Randy Fuller’s next narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After one very long tour of duty in Afghanistan and an honorable discharge from the USMC, Elijah Preston comes home to... Continue Reading →
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