Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Tight Quarters Series: Out of Uniform: Book Six Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The story itself got better and better as it went on, and I totally loved the end. I ended up enjoying this one a ton. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Petty Officer Bacon,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Master Will Appear Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The Master Will Appear is a prime example of LA Witt’s skill at writing well-developed and engaging characters in a contemporary BDSM romance. As for the narration, Michael Ferraiuolo... Continue Reading →
Title: Mystic Man Series: States of Love Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, Mystic Man was a nice story. To me it was a bit flowery, perhaps, and the conflict toward the end felt a bit forced, but I can see a certain demographic... Continue Reading →
Title: Starting Point Series: Turning Point: Book Three Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Love Lane Books Run Time: 8 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a great buy and a great example of quality voicework meshing so well with the author’s words. Buy the book, buy the... Continue Reading →
Title: Hay and Heartbreak Series: Mossy Glenn Ranch: Book Seven Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 148 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bailey Bradford gives readers so many different characters to love at the Mossy Glenn Ranch. This book really brought out Daniel’s character, his shyness and fears, and Hector's self-confidence and his... Continue Reading →
Title: Hush Author: Tal Bauer Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 19 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Joel Leslie adds layers to the words Tal Bauer has written and makes them spring to life. Some books that are much shorter feel like they will never end. Here, for almost... Continue Reading →
Title: Asylum Series: Pride and Joy: Book Two Author: Robert Winter Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 344 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Asylum is an emotional journey that tugs at the heartstrings and explores the real, human cost of a topic that is often overlooked when discussed. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: An unplanned fall into... Continue Reading →
Title: The Long Way Around Author: Quinn Anderson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary, Friends-to-Lovers At a Glance: I liked it but definitely didn’t love it like I hoped to. There seemed to be a fairly equal measure of things I enjoyed and things that, for whatever reason, didn’t gel with me. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Reasonable Doubt Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book Five Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 458 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Gregory Ashe's talent for telling a compelling story is matched in his ability to create atmosphere in each and every scene. This series just keeps getting better with each new installment.... Continue Reading →
Title: A World in Blue Author: Danni Maxwell Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 64 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A World in Blue is an adorable little story and a promising debut from this young author. It wasn't perfect, I would absolutely recommend it as a fun, quick read! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: At just... Continue Reading →
Title: To Love and Protect His Omega Series: Justice Brothers Omegaverse: Book One Author: Quinn Michaels Publisher: Self-Published Length: 364 Pages Category: Mpreg, Omegaverse At a Glance: I do believe author Quinn Michaels has some good writing skills, but To Love and Protect His Omega may not be the best example. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Suspicious Behavior Series: Bad Behavior: Book Two Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 58 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I highly recommend this book and the others in Audible format because of the excellent job that Ferraiuolo does with the material.... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaking Point Series: Turning Point: Book Two Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Love Lane Books Run Time: 7 hours Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book because Sean Crisden is a master storyteller who does not flinch from the action or the sex in this thriller of a novel. Buy the... Continue Reading →
Title: Tender Mercies Series: The Men of Lancaster County: Book Two Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Will Tulin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 28 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were so many moments in Eli Easton’s Tender Mercies that stand out when reading this novel, and I felt that most of... Continue Reading →
Title: Serving Him Series: The Retreat: Book One Author: LM Somerton Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 151 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: LM Somerton does a great job of laying the groundwork for future books while keeping us focused on our spotlight couple. I am incredibly intrigued by this new series. Reviewed By: Carrie... Continue Reading →
Title: Dark City Series: The Syndicate: Book One Author: Sarah Kay Moll Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, Genre Fiction At a Glance: A Poly/Bisexual Romance crime drama placed in a contemporary light-noir setting. Personally, I like my noir seedier, more convoluted, and with surlier protagonists, but if you’re looking for a lovely... Continue Reading →
Title: Family Man Authors: Heidi Cullinan and Marie Sexton Narrator: Colin Darcy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 40 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a good story that needed more work. The narration is passable but not great. If you love either of the authors, you may want to buy... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding My Way Home Series: Doyle Global Securities: Book Two Author: Kendel Duncan Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Finding My Way Home is a suspenseful little mystery; it’s action packed and angsty as it takes time for Ten and Bas to figure out where their feelings will lead... Continue Reading →
Title: Imperial Stout Series: Trouble Brewing: Book One Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There were a few little things that I felt either didn’t get wrapped up or were wrapped up too quickly, but I had a ton of fun with this book, and I’m... Continue Reading →
Title: Late in the Day Series: The Vault: Book Two Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In addition to how much I love listening to Greg Tremblay perform, I know a large part of my enjoyment came from learning about... Continue Reading →
Title: The Case of the Sexy Shakespearean Series: The Middlemark Mysteries: Book One Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I think with the subject matter and solid characters Tara Lain has created, this is a new series with great potential. I, for one, am curious to... Continue Reading →
Title: A Love Song for the Sad Man in the White Coat Author: Roe Horvat Narrator: Vance Bastian Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 52 Minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Love, pain, tragedy, and ecstasy aren’t just tangled up here; they are tightly braided into the lives of every character in the book.... Continue Reading →
Title: Admiring Ash Series: Love Letters: Book One Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published Length: 41k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a charming start to this collection that fans of the author should enjoy. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A is for Ash Heartford. Adorable, strong, and independent. Abandoned by his parents and attached... Continue Reading →
Title: High Lonesome Author: Tanya Chris Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary, Menage At a Glance: High Lonesome is a quick read and the writing style and tone are well done; I can see people really enjoying it. For me, however, while a story that humanizes people struggling with something so huge and... Continue Reading →
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