Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Standby Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 30 Pages At a Glance: Kim Fielding has a flair for throwing the unexpected into her stories. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Who’d have thought being stranded at the airport could possibly have some long term benefits? Certainly not Tom. But then, he hadn’t bargained... Continue Reading →
Title: YES Author: Brad Boney Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Overall, the writing just feels effortless. It flows perfectly. The dialogue is razor sharp, and the characters all mesh together beautifully. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: What if youth wasn't wasted on the young? On the eve of his fortieth birthday,... Continue Reading →
Title: Rescue Me Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 284 Pages At a Glance: All in all I loved this story, but it won't be for everyone. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: After a near fatal car crash leaves him scarred both physically and emotionally, Matt Harmon finds the solitude of his huge, lonely... Continue Reading →
Title: Take the Long Way Home Author: J.A. Rock Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 225 Pages At a Glance: J.A. Rock serves up an edgy and twisted story that is a journey so important I think each of us will find a small piece of ourselves in Dresden. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Dresden Marich has... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Water Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I would recommend this to someone who enjoys Beauty and the Beast elements in their stories, with an added bit of mystery and a dash of suspense. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Officer Red Markham knows about the ugly... Continue Reading →
Title: Soufflés at Sunrise (Just Desserts: Book Two) Authors: M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages At a Glance: If you’re after a light and fun romance, this is the book for you. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: "Welcome to a new season of Burned, where we find fresh new cooking... Continue Reading →
Title: Soufflés at Sunrise (Just Desserts: Book Two) Authors: M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages At a Glance: If you’re after a light and fun romance, this is the book for you. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: "Welcome to a new season of Burned, where we find fresh new cooking... Continue Reading →
Title: Please Remember Me Author: Jacob Z. Flores Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: A story like this makes me believe in love and second chances and all the reasons I like to read romance novels. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: Successful lawyer Santi Herrera couldn’t be happier with the direction his... Continue Reading →
Title: My Mate Jack Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 104 Pages At a Glance: I completely fell for these boys and this book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A Heated Beat Story Will Barter’s been in love with his best mate Jack for as long as he can remember. They’ve shared everything: love,... Continue Reading →
Title: (Watch Me) Unmask You (Run This Town: Book Three) Author: Avril Ashton Publisher: Sinner’s Haven Publishing Pages/Word Count: 254 Pages At a Glance: An emotional and consuming read, and another win for the author and this series and, as a result, its readers. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: With one tug the thread unravels, and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cop and the Geek Author: Cat Blaine Publisher: Evernight Publishing Pages/Word Count: 64 Pages At a Glance: The Cop and the Geek hit all my romance buttons. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: James O'Brien is having a horrible day. He's dropped his car off at a repair place in a bad part of town.... Continue Reading →
Title: Temptations of Desire Author: Tempeste O’Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: The author really couldn’t have crafted a better character than Alex/Lexi. Reviewed By: Chris Blurb: Alexander James Noble is a gender fluid gay man who gave up on finding Mister Right a long time ago. He’s not asking... Continue Reading →
Title: Temptations of Desire Author: Tempeste O’Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: The author really couldn’t have crafted a better character than Alex/Lexi. Reviewed By: Chris Blurb: Alexander James Noble is a gender fluid gay man who gave up on finding Mister Right a long time ago. He’s not asking... Continue Reading →
Title: A Restored Man (The Men of Halfway House: Book Three) Author: Jaime Reese Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 363 Pages At a Glance: This book, as well as the others in the series, is just amazing. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: Cole Renzo thinks his greatest challenge is to behave for the remainder of his term... Continue Reading →
Title: Misplaced Affection Author: Wade Kelly Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 380 Pages At a Glance: I felt there were too many balls in the air in this plot. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Clichés are overrated and loving the boy next door may not be as genuine as the love Flynn sacrifices along the way. Knowing... Continue Reading →
Title: Cherish & Blessed (Faith, Love & Devotion: Books Four and Five Author: Tere Michaels Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Reading these stories was like visiting with a best friend. Reviewed By: Lana Blurbs: Cherished After several years of happy coupledom, Matt and Evan can relax in the knowledge that... Continue Reading →
Title: Cherish & Blessed (Faith, Love & Devotion: Books Four and Five Author: Tere Michaels Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Reading these stories was like visiting with a best friend. Reviewed By: Lana Blurbs: Cherished After several years of happy coupledom, Matt and Evan can relax in the knowledge that... Continue Reading →
Title: Passing Through Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 121 Pages At a Glance: I would definitely recommend giving Passing Through a read. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: Leo is a lonely workaholic with no time for romance in his life. His job in London takes all his energy and commitment. When he goes to... Continue Reading →
Title: Enticing Hart Author: Mae Hancock Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 183 Pages At a Glance: Given cleaner editing and stronger plot development, Enticing Hart really could have been a great novel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Hart Emile is tired of cruising for guys, living a soulless existence. He needs a change; so when an... Continue Reading →
Title: Shaken Up Author: Nicole Forcine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 74 pages At a Glance: Fun short story with a snarky submissive with OCD, and a patient Dom. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Tim Myers is the flamboyant and overly fastidious owner of the adult shop Little Earthquakes. In his spare time, he moonlights as a sub for... Continue Reading →
Title: Waiting for the Flood Author: Alexis Hall Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 106 Pages At a Glance: Waiting for the Flood is a really lovely piece of writing. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: People come as well as go. Twelve years ago, Edwin Tully came to Oxford and fell in love with a boy named... Continue Reading →
Title: (Watch Me) Body You (Run This Town: Book Two) Author: Avril Ashton Publisher: Sinner’s Haven Publishing Pages/Word Count: 299 Pages At a Glance: (Watch Me) Body You is a tour de force of erotic tension and raw emotion. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Denial only lasts so long…eventually the heart wins out. What if loving... Continue Reading →
Title: Broken Mercies Author: Lucy Marker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Broken Mercies is a book that held me in thrall from start to finish. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Musician Daniel Gilchrist has decided he’s broken. He doesn’t deserve Jeremy Evans, a sensible, sweet artist who insists they belong together.... Continue Reading →
Title: Housekeeping Author: Kim Fielding Narrator:: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours, 42 Minutes At a Glance: Even if I'm reluctant to try an audiobook, knowing Kelly’s work through previous experience is a sure bet I won't be disappointed in the narration. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: When Nicky Hauser walks in on... Continue Reading →
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