Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Wrath of Wolves Series: Dark Is the Night: Book Three Authors: Kelley York and Rowan Altwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 371 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Horror At a Glance: Superb storytelling and irresistible characters set against an excellent alternate historical backdrop populated by various supernatural entities elevates this series to the top of... Continue Reading →
Title: A Distant Drum Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: Self-Published Length: 89 Pages Category: Paranormal, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This was absolutely my kind of Christmas tale—chilling, suspenseful and spooky with just the right amount of sweet to keep me turning pages. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Christmas is coming… but Alex is running away.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Boyfriend for Christmas Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 218 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I know tons of readers will love this one, even though it wasn’t necessarily my favorite. But, at the end of the day, A Boyfriend for Christmas is another heartwarming Christmas story from Jay... Continue Reading →
Title: Yuletide Treasure Series: Goddess-Bless: Book Three Author: Eliot Grayson Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 130 Pages (story ends at 87%) Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Yuletide Treasure is a heartwarming holiday read, not a faithful retelling of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, but a feel-good story in its own right. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Case of Curses Series: Simon Pearce Mysteries: Book Two Author: Jess Faraday Publisher: Blind Eye Books/Kindle Unlimited Length: 118 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: As in book one, the cases complement the time period in which they’re set, and the time period complements the romantic elements of the series in a... Continue Reading →
Title: Deosil Series:Whyborne & Griffin: Book Eleven Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 244 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Historical Romance At a Glance: This book is the whole package. It met every one of my expectations, and even surpassed them. I can’t wait to reread the series someday and get to experience it all again.... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost and Found Author: Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 265 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Mystery At a Glance: Good mystery, wonderful romance, captivating setting. Oh—and, gorgeous cover! Such good stuff. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A dancer who cannot dance and a doctor who cannot heal find in each other the strength to love. History... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain and the Theatrical Series: Captivating Captains: Book Three Authors: Catherine Curzon and Eleanor Harkstead Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 214 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: While I can’t say The Captain and the Theatrical ticked all the boxes I love and look for in a book, I did appreciate some of... Continue Reading →
Title: Gentleman Wolf Series: Capital Wolves Duet: Book One Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 216 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: There were some very fine elements of suspense and imagination in this novel as well as several side characters who supported the story in interesting ways. Joanna Chambers leaves readers with a... Continue Reading →
Title: Masquerade Author: Joel Abernathy Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Gothic Horror, Historical Romance At a Glance: In this semi-faithful homage to The Phantom of the Opera, Joel Abernathy offers up some truly beautiful prose, inspiring the appropriate emotional tone and often tugging at the heartstrings. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: We all wear... Continue Reading →
Title: Spellbound Series: Magic in Manhattan: Book One Author: Allie Therin Publisher: Carina Press Length: 243 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: There has been a lot of early buzz about the brilliance of this book. Believe it. All of it. Spellbound not only lives up to it but exceeded... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Radar Author: Lillian Francis Publisher: Finally Love Press Length: 407 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Suspense/Thriller, World War II At a Glance: Under the Radar is a Historical Romance lover's romance. A romance that was not simplistic in its challenges but fulfills the hope that love will find a way. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: A Tender Curiosity Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 90 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal, Anthology At a Glance: A Tender Curiosity is, overall, a cute collection of short stories connected by being set in the 1920s and ‘30s. I appreciated the use of time appropriate dialogue and slang, and although it does make... Continue Reading →
Title: A Shimmer in the Night Series: Dark Is the Night: Book 2.5 Authors: Kelley York and Rowan Altwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: Novella Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: If there is any one takeaway from my experience with this writing duo, it is to never attempt to predict where they will take me. They... Continue Reading →
Title: The Man Inside Me Author: Sean Kerr Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Gothic Horror At a Glance: The Man Inside Me was a 5 star read for me. It is a terrific story fraught with danger, horror, romance and even a bit of well-deserved retribution. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Victorian... Continue Reading →
Title: The Magician's Angel Series: The Christmas Angel Collection Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 108 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: The romance is sweet, the story entertaining, and the way in which the little Christmas angel ends up saving the day is quite magical. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Invitation to the Dance Author: Tamara Allen Publisher: Self-Published Length: 258 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: While I perhaps wasn’t quite as charmed by this offering as I have been by some of Allen's previous novels, I enjoyed the story nonetheless, becoming fully invested in Charlie's and Will's assignment, their relationship, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Summerfield's Angel Series: The Christmas Angel: Book Two Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Self-Published Length: 113 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: If Summerfield’s Angel doesn’t put you in the holiday spirit, I dare say you are beyond hope, for this is a wonderful story of new beginnings and realized dreams. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Soldier's Wish Series: The Christmas Angel Collection Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 224 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Before I started this book, I expected to be giddily gushing about it come review time. While I did enjoy the guys together, and appreciated the emotional impact of the story,... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Homecoming Series: Christmas Angel Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 79 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: L.A. Witt did everything right in this story, from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: August 1939. Roger Miller and Jack O’Brien have been close since childhood. By the time they realize... Continue Reading →
Title: Honey from the Lion Series: Love Across Time: Book Two Author: Jackie North Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 306 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Historical, Time Travel At a Glance: Honey from the Lion will not only thrill historical fiction lovers but capture the hearts of those who love a good romance as well. I highly recommend... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Angel Series: The Christmas Angel: Book One Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 121 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: While there were a couple of little niggles that prevented me from becoming fully grounded in its 18th century setting, I enjoyed this sweet and emotionally effective love story as... Continue Reading →
Title: Bird Meets Cage Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 64 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Bird Meets Cage delivers an emotional punch in a small package. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: He called himself Stardust, but one of my friends told me his name was Jean. I met him during the summer I... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Winterbourne’s Christmas Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 108 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Holiday Romance At a Glance: A little naughty and a little spice add to the sweet confessions and heartfelt moments of Mr. Winterbourne's Christmas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lysander Winterbourne has been living happily at Edgeley Park for the last... Continue Reading →
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