Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Emergency Contact Author: Elle Brownlee Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: This is my first time reading Elle Brownlee, and I have to say the writing was unique. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When Liam's best friend has to leave town on business, he asks for a favor—be an emergency contact... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding the Truth Author: Christiane France Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 45 Pages At a Glance: This is a sexy short story that brings Marcus and Jake together to find answers about a case, and maybe their future. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: P.I. Marcus D’Angelo thought he’d solved the mystery surrounding the rumors of... Continue Reading →
Title: Only Love Author: Garrett Leigh Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 Hours and 5 Minutes At a Glance: Though some of the narrative seemed slow, this is an audio I'll listen to again and again. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: The diagnosis of a chronic stomach condition leaves 32-year-old Sergeant Jed Cooper... Continue Reading →
Title: Meant For Me (The Rock Gods: Book Five) Author: Ann Lister Publisher: SleighFarm Publishing Group Pages/Word Count: 257 At a Glance: I am a sucker for friends-to-lovers, and, off the top of my head, I can’t think of one that can top Jared and Tony’s story. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Tony Wilcox, the quiet... Continue Reading →
Title: Snap Decision (Delarosa Secrets: Book Two) Author: T.A. Chase Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 181 Pages At a Glance: I am just totally hooked on this crazy-exciting Delarosa series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes the only way to do your job—and discover love—is to trust your instincts. D’Marcus ‘Snap’ Jefferson is a DEA agent... Continue Reading →
Title: Coffee Cake Author: Michaela Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: I appreciated several things about Coffee Cake, Michaela Grey’s first foray into the M/M romance genre. The whole cast of characters was extremely likeable and eclectic. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Bran Kendrick never expected to fall in love. He’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Hawaiian Lei Author: Meg Amor Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 231 Pages At a Glance: Don’t miss this one! Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Beau Toyama, a “mixed plate” Hawaiian/Japanese/Tahitian man, is a flight instructor on the Big Island of Hawai'i. He’s a lovely, gentle, shy soul from a dysfunctional island. One day his wife... Continue Reading →
Title: Scarred Souls (Scarred Souls: Book One) Author: T.T. Kove Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: What I’ve decided I’m going to take away from this book is a little bit of hopefulness for these guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: On a cold, wet afternoon Damian stumbles across a... Continue Reading →
Title: No Matter What (Sex & Mayhem: Book Four) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 307 Pages At a Glance: As the square peg in the round hole of this series, No Matter What didn’t work for me for a number of reasons. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Ghost. Not a member of the Coffin... Continue Reading →
Title: Gumption & Gumshoes Author: Alex Kidwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 207 Pages At a Glance: Alex Kidwell, you now have a new fan, and I'm looking forward to reading more of your work. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: August Adahy Mendez would rather be buried in the world of his detective novels or a... Continue Reading →
Title: Dance Off Author: Ariel Tachna and Nessa L. Warin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 230 Pages At a Glance: This book was disappointing for me personally, but I will be giving the authors another try. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: On the reality show Dance Off, pro rugby player Olivier Gautier and Olympic swimmer JC... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets and Bow Ties (Secrets: Book Three) Author: Lou Harper Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 163 Pages At a Glance: Secrets And Bow Ties is just not the usual fare I have come to expect from this talented author. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Who said nerdy can’t be sexy? Self-confessed gold digger Dylan Price... Continue Reading →
Title: Trusting Thomas Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 Hours and 58 Minutes At a Glance: I was initially irritated by the dialect switching, especially when British words were read in an American accent, but by the end, Trusting Thomas was very moving and made me cry. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Young at Heart Author: Kay Ellis Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 129 Pages At a Glance: I really wanted to like this story, but it just wasn’t for me. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Devon Alexander is a wealthy successful businessman. The world is his oyster. In his work life he is decisive and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Courage to Heal Author: Hunter Frost Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: At a Glance: The Courage to Heal piqued my interest in the characters and the story, and kept me entertained. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Former U.S. Army Sergeant Wade Carter returned from Afghanistan a broken man. Permanently injured and weighed down with... Continue Reading →
Title: Primavera Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 57 Pages At a Glance: Haunting and beautiful, Primavera will make you believe in the infinite power of love. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Images of a young man who died in a dreadful manner suddenly haunt the dreams of eighteen-year-old Adam Cassidy. Even more disturbing are... Continue Reading →
Title: One Good Deed Author: Andrew Grey Narrator:: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 12 Minutes At a Glance: This is an amazing story by Andrew Grey. The emotions range from anger to joy, and will make you want to hug some characters while shaking others. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Luka... Continue Reading →
Title: Wayward Son (Sons: Book Two) Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: The story was good and it is definitely a series I will recommend. I was just left a little disappointed. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: After his move to Atlanta and away from the influence of his... Continue Reading →
Title: Sporting Chance Author: Alexa Milne Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: Even though there are some things that didn’t work for me in this novel, I’d still recommend reading it for yourself. Reviewed By: Chris Blurb: Sometimes keeping hold of love is just as hard as finding it. Dan... Continue Reading →
Title: Coming Clean Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 230 Pages At a Glance: Silvia Violet has done a wonderful job, as usual, with this story. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: An unexpected inheritance lands Jeremy a large house and plenty of money to take a sabbatical from his job teaching poetry at a small... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dating Game Author: Jay Northcote Narrator:: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Jaybird Press Run Time: 3 Hours and 6 Minutes At a Glance: A sweet, zero-angst, simple little story about two guys figuring out that getting to know someone before hopping in the sack is all it’s cracked up to be. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: The First Hello Author: Willa Okati Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 143 Pages At a Glance: This is a poignant tale of love and loss and love again - beautiful and lyrical and at times, heartbreaking. It grabs the reader and doesn’t let go until the final sentence. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Shawn Tillerman... Continue Reading →
Title: Upside Down (Bronco’s Boys: Book Two) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 47 Minutes At a Glance: Another exciting book in the Bronco’s Boys series, and John Solo does a really good job on the narration. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Lowell Cartwright’s life as a mercenary... Continue Reading →
Title: Beneath the Stain Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 16 hours and 36 minutes At a Glance: Unfortunately, this narrator paired with this book just wasn’t for me, but in the end I was glad I listened to it, if for no other reason than my love of... Continue Reading →
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