Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Justice Prevails (Sin City Uniforms: Book Three) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 203 Pages At a Glance: Justice Prevails is a suspenseful, and a little scary, murder mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Never judge a sexy man by his cover. Detective Beau Williams is hardworking, dedicated and professional. He enjoys the... Continue Reading →
Title: Love at First Sight Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 274 Pages At a Glance: A cheesy and sweet feel-good story. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: The moment naïve, optimistic Jonathan Doyle glimpses a gorgeous blue-eyed stranger from afar, he believes in love at first sight. Unfortunately, he loses sight of the man before... Continue Reading →
Title: Silence Author: Shawn Bailey Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 22000 Words At a Glance: This book just doesn't tick any of the boxes of a great read. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: When Andrew Lansky, a mild-mannered erotic romance writer, receives a phone call from his mother, his life suddenly changes. His old friend Richard... Continue Reading →
Title: Just What the Truth Is Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 248 Pages At a Glance: Now I’m going to go get the rest of the series so I can meet all the other guys! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: People-pleaser Ben Forman has been in the closet so long he has almost convinced... Continue Reading →
Title: Trust the Focus Author: Megan Erickson Publisher: Penguin/InterMix Pages/Word Count: 219 Pages At a Glance: Justin and Landry together truly were perfection. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: With his college graduation gown expertly pitched into the trash, Justin Akron is ready for the road trip he planned with his best friend Landry— and ready for... Continue Reading →
Title: For A Rainy Afternoon Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 66 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyably short, sweet romance with a little mystery thrown in. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Robbie MacIntyre manages a small post office in the old Station House on the outskirts of sleepy Barton Hartshourn northwest of London.... Continue Reading →
Title: But I look Terrible in Green Author: Jackie Nacht Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 31 Pages At a Glance: Another sweet and romantic story in this series that always leaves me with a smile. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Since the beginning of his senior year in college, Jimmy has lived above the very popular... Continue Reading →
Rare Author: Garrett Leigh Narrator:: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours, 49 Minutes At a Glance: I highly recommend listening to Rare if you love to be read to by a very talented narrator. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Paramedic Pete Adams lived through the year from hell watching his lover, Ash, fall... Continue Reading →
Title: Food for Thought Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 92 Pages At a Glance: If you want a quick read that will leave you smiling, Food For Thought is the novella for you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Emmett Gant was planning to tell his father something really important one Sunday morning—but his... Continue Reading →
Title: Here Without You Author: Mia Kerick Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 216 Pages At a Glance: While I did struggle a little with how I felt about Here Without You, I would also absolutely recommend the series to anyone. I’m looking forward with hope to more of my favorite throuple. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: ... Continue Reading →
Title: Small Claims Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: Novella Length (22k Words) At a Glance: This novella is a quick and easy read, offering a great variety of characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Judge Shawn Rosen is about to take on the toughest case of his life. Small claims judge Shawn Rosen... Continue Reading →
Title: The Intersection of Purgatory and Paradise (Least Likely Partnership: Book Three) Author: A.J. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I loved it. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Life in small-town Montana has become hell for former San Diego homicide detective Christopher Hayes. No... Continue Reading →
Title: Technically Dating Author: Jena Wade Narrator:: John-Paul Barrel Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours, 18 Minutes At a Glance: I really enjoyed the brief world Jena Wade weaves, but the narration definitely left me wanting more. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Meek and mild Bruce Collins decides to set aside his life in technical... Continue Reading →
Title: Thirty Things Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: This book just didn't do it for me. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: All their lives, Finn and Nate have been inseparable, sharing everything, and when a childhood accident left Finn broken, Nate stood by his side as all his... Continue Reading →
Title: Wedding Favors (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: Anne Tenino Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 318 Pages At a Glance: This is a great journey back to the world of Bluewater Bay – the more I read of this small town the more I want to visit someday! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Lucas Wilder’s best... Continue Reading →
Title: Impossibly His Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 34 Pages At a Glance: A nice addition to this series, with a friends to lovers theme that manages to be believable in a short story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Sexy nurse, Micah Florentine, is not Dr. Linus Montgomery’s type. Micah just wants to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Blinding Light Author: Renae Kaye Narrator:: Jonathan Young Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours, 55 Minutes At a Glance: If you know you’re going to have a hard day at the office, or wherever, listen to The Blinding Light. It will brighten up your day, that’s a promise. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Nights Like These Author: Chris Scully Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I gladly recommend this book to those who love mysteries and romance with a touch of humor. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Starting over sucks. At forty, Miles Koprowski thought he had life all figured out. He had a... Continue Reading →
Title: Home Again Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 157 pages At a Glance: This story really didn't work for me, but your mileage may vary. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Imposing, temperamental Noah Forman wakes up in a hospital and can’t remember how he got there. He holds it together, taking comfort in the... Continue Reading →
Title: To Everything There Is a Season Author: Fil Preis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 50 Pages At a Glance: There’s not a lot of tension or angst built into To Everything There Is a Season; it’s just a sweet short story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: For most of his life, Terry Geirhart worked beside... Continue Reading →
Title: Duty & Devotion (Faith, Love & Devotion: Book Three) Author: Tere Michaels Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Duty & Devotion was a well-written and compassionate look at what it takes for two men to come to terms with the rest of their lives. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A year... Continue Reading →
Title: Duty & Devotion (Faith, Love & Devotion: Book Three) Author: Tere Michaels Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Duty & Devotion was a well-written and compassionate look at what it takes for two men to come to terms with the rest of their lives. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A year... Continue Reading →
Title: Payback Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: In true John Inman style, the tension gradually grows in Payback until it reaches an action packed climactic end. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: When Tyler Powell's life is torn apart by an unspeakable crime, the need for vengeance takes over.... Continue Reading →
Title: Newton’s Laws of Attraction Author: M.J. O’Shea Narrator:: George Somerset Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 Hours, 57 Minutes At a Glance: Only because of M.J. O’Shea’s brilliant writing was I able to get through this Audiobook. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Rory was Ben's oldest and best friend until senior year of high school,... Continue Reading →
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