Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Phin’s Christmas Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 102 Pages Category: Holiday, Historical At a Glance: There is a cup of cheer and then some to celebrate in Phin’s Christmas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Doubt invades a fairy-tale holiday. Excited to celebrate his first Christmas with his true love, Phin Abernathy searches for the... Continue Reading →
Title: Rudy Series: Rudy: Book One Author: Terry Poole Publisher: MLR Press Length: 158 Pages Category: Holiday, Paranormal At a Glance: This is not my routine genre, but I was impressed with the authors creativeness. Terry Poole took a classic Holiday story and turned it into a novel that will keep you entertained and surprised.... Continue Reading →
Title: When the Lights Go Out Author: Ginna Wilkerson Publisher: JMS Books Length: 49 Pages Category: Lesbian Romance, Holiday Romance At a Glance: It’s a quick read that leaves you with a desire to know the characters better, but too little with lots of loose ends. Reviewed By: Courtney Ellen Blurb: Nicole approaches the Christmas... Continue Reading →
Title: Color of You Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Color of You is full of characters that are charming in their own unique ways, a sweet and spicy romance, and is narrated in full color by Greg... Continue Reading →
Title: Knitting a Broken Heart Back Together Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 111 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: All in all, I’m glad I picked this one up. If you’re looking for an extra sweet romance, this one is worth the read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When a Christmas... Continue Reading →
Title: A Wealth of Unsaid Words Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 112 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: So, it’s not December. Who cares? It’s never the wrong time to read a beautiful love story. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Alex has always known his bipolar disorder made him too flawed for his... Continue Reading →
Title: Like a Gentleman (Expanded 2nd Edition) Series: Love in Portsmouth: Book One Author: Eliot Grayson Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 106 Pages Category: Regency Romance At a Glance: I enjoyed the additional content in Like a Gentleman, and absolutely felt it upped the satisfaction quotient. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: James Rowley, penniless younger brother of... Continue Reading →
Title: Bromantically Yours Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 97 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story managed to keep the reader on their toes without falling into the terrible trope of issues that would be resolved if only the lovers would talk to each other. It was refreshing to encounter a story... Continue Reading →
Title: Being With Him Series: Horizons: Book Six Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: The only problem I had with this story was the length. I hope the author chooses to write more about Zeb and Alex. They are both incredibly sweet characters who have their... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts and Flour Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is mostly a low angst, nicely paced, humorous short Valentine story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Can a raw food enthusiast find love with a guy who bakes cupcakes? When Micah Truveen’s devoted health-food customers... Continue Reading →
Title: The Misletoe Kiss Author: Ruby Moone Publisher: JMS Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday At a Glance: I thoroughly enjoyed this historical holiday novella about two lonely men who manage to overcome some terrible circumstances to find a happy ending. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Widowed bookseller Lawrence Fenton has spent a lonely lifetime... Continue Reading →
Title: Wedding Bellskis Series: Holidays with the Bellskis: Book Three Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Loose Id Length: 128 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: I love these types of stories, where the two MCs continue to grow in their relationship with each other. Highly recommended to those who love this series and want more!... Continue Reading →
Title: The Storm’s Gift Author: A.D. Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday, New Adult At a Glance: A cute, short story, but with some elements that seemed off for college life. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Snowed in together in their college dorm, two men share a quick connection that creates enough... Continue Reading →
Title: The Last Gift Author: Chrissy Munder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 48 pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: I was completely charmed by this slow-burn and delightfully sweet story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: College student Nick Reed works late shift at a convenience store and dreams of graduation, a job he can be proud... Continue Reading →
Title: A Holiday Crush Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 50 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: This one was a nice addition to this year’s advent story collection. It kept my Christmas cheer going for sure! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: San Francisco lawyer Brad Halberstam is in a rut. At forty-one, he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Don't Plan to Stay Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: If you’re looking for a deep and meaningful holiday story, you won’t go wrong with Kaje Harper’s offering. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: At eighteen, Donnie Kagan's plans for graduation, and maybe even college, were derailed by... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mature Man’s Guide to Surviving Change Author: Chris Scully Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 59 pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: This is a heart-warming friends to lovers, second chance love story, with sweet and humorous moments that I thoroughly enjoyed. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In the sunny playground of Palm Springs, growing... Continue Reading →
Title: Welcome Home, Soldier Author: Deanna Wadsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Welcome Home, Soldier is a sweet reunion story that many will find redemptive and romantic and a nice way to spend a few holiday hours. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Clay and Daniel fell in love as... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unexpected Sanctuary Author: Cassie Decker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 33 Pages Category: Holiday, Sci-Fi At a Glance: A short but sweet dystopian set during Christmas with great characters. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: An aggressive super-flu pandemic wipes out a majority of the population over the course of one Christmas holiday—and brings Tobin and... Continue Reading →
Title: Eugene and the Box of Nails Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 58 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Reading Eugene and the Box of Nails made me realize that it’s been too darn long since I’ve read something by Jaime Samms, and reminded me how much I love her books. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Back Where He Belongs Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 151 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The story does a great job of setting up the lives these two men left behind, and what happened in the interim while they were apart; though, while I do appreciate that this was a short... Continue Reading →
Title: The Probability of Mistletoe Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 43 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: The Probability of Mistletoe is a wholesome story standing strong amongst stars. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: When software engineer Keith Trainor decides to start his own company, he knows exactly who he wants as... Continue Reading →
Title: The Werewolf Before Christmas Author: Charles Payseur Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 35 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Holiday At a Glance: Between Alec’s imperfect magic, his growing love for Ray, and some incredibly random situations, this is a perfect addition to the Advent Calendar. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Ray seems like the perfect boyfriend—he’s gorgeous, incredibly... Continue Reading →
Title: The Holly Groweth Green Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 55 Pages Category: High Fantasy, Holiday At a Glance: With gentle and endearing characters, a simple, sweet story, and a lovely ending, this story will be just the ticket for those who allow their imaginations to soar. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When... Continue Reading →
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