Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: 'Tis the Season Author: Alex Jane Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 2 hours and 57 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: I really enjoyed this narrator and felt he took a bit of a lackluster story and gave it the heart that the author intended for it to have. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Cookies Author: CL Mustafic Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 159 Pages Category: Holiday, Contemporary At a Glance: I loved Christmas Cookies so much in the beginning, and was sad that it didn’t hold up all the way through. So, what didn't work? Well, it pretty much boils down to the fact that I couldn't... Continue Reading →
Title: Corey's Christmas Bundle (The Atherton Pack: Book Five) Author: Toni Griffin Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 73 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Holiday At a Glance: A brief interlude into the world of Atherton, not a full-blown story. A nice Christmas novella. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Being pregnant is not all it’s cracked up to... Continue Reading →
Title: Regret Me Not Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 119 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Regret Me Not by Amy Lane is just the right blend of sweet and romantic—a lovely Christmas story you won’t want to miss. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Pierce Atwater used to think he was a... Continue Reading →
Title: Three Under the Christmas Tree Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 88 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary, Poly/Menage At a Glance: I totally enjoyed this short Christmas story. Silvia Violet is no stranger to writing solid poly relationships, and it shows. The chemistry between these three men was palpable, and the sex off the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Peppermint Schnapps Predicament Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: If you're looking for a quick fix of holiday romance, without delving into loads of narrative detail and plot minutiae, The Peppermint Schnapps Predicament is an uplifting and rather adorable read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Poison Marked Author: T.J. Nichols Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 56 Pages Category: Holiday Fantasy At a Glance: I gobbled this story up in no time at all, a great little read if you are looking for something quick to pass the time. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Kill his lover or disobey his king and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Remaking of Corbin Wale Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 237 Pages Category: Fantasy, Drama At a Glance: Roan Parrish has delivered an incredible story here. The characters, the beautiful imagery, the food (I want lemon-lavender pound cake and challah so bad), and the Chanukah magic made it a fabulous read. It’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Secret Santa Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 150 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: All in all, Secret Santa is a happy and light read. It’s quick, with no angst and perfect for the holidays. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Keeping secrets is never a good way to start a relationship...... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into a Wish (Leaning Into Series: Book 3.5) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 130 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: When Ryan and Danny finally got together, it was great. They were sweet and perfect together. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Ryan Haskell loves everything about the wine business. He's fortunate... Continue Reading →
Title: Ice, Snow & Mistletoe Author: Jocelynn Drake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 156 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Ice, Snow & Mistletoe is holiday romance success number two for me from this author. It gives good feels, touched my heart, and does what any good romance should do—left me feeling happy for the... Continue Reading →
Title: Merry & Bright Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 203 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I can say without hesitation that if you're a sucker for a warm and charming story, whether it’s set around the holiday season or not, and love a well-written novella that offers a quick happiness fix,... Continue Reading →
Title: Vampire Claus Author: Robert Winter Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 112 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Holiday At a Glance: Vampire Claus is a fascinating take on the vampire genre, and I’d love to see more of Taviano and Paul’s relationship now that Taviano has a territory Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: A lonely vampire and a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bone Orchard Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes Category: Historical, Western, Paranormal At a Glance: I liked what Abigail Roux did with the paranormal aspect of the story. As for the narration, it was more of the goodness I’ve come to look... Continue Reading →
Title: A Pirate's Promise (Pirates of Port Royal: Book 0.5) Author: Jules Radcliffe Publisher: Loose Id Length: 98 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: This is a sweet and poignant short story with a believable HEA. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: The Caribbean, 1664 Press-ganged as a boy, Job Wright has spent years as a captive... Continue Reading →
Title: Yuletide Truce Author: Sandra Schwab Publisher: Self-Published Length: 68 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Historical At a Glance: If you’re not in the mood for a Christmas romance right now, keep this one on your nice list, happy ending guaranteed. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: London, 1845 It's December, Alan "Aigee" Garmond's favorite time of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Ward & Weft Author: Parker Foye Publisher: Carina Press Length: 112 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: For me, this story needed much more detail to fill in a lot of blanks. It feels half-finished and I remain confused, like I got a summary of a story rather than a full-bodied one. Sadly,... Continue Reading →
Title: Moonlight Masquerade Author: D.M. Roberto Publisher: Fireborn Publishing Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a sweet short story, one that does a lot in its few pages to take hold of the reader. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: It's Valentine's weekend. For Skylar Everclear, it's a holiday he wishes he could... Continue Reading →
Title: The Penitent Pirate (Pirates of Port Royal: Book Two) Author: Jules Radcliffe Publisher: Loose Id Length: 305 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Yes, this is a swoon worthy pirate adventure, and I enjoyed every minute of it. If anything, this book is even better than the first one in the series. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Add Love and Mix Author: Sean Michael Narrator: Steve Balderson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 18 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: This is an average narration. If you can pick it up on sale, you’ll enjoy it well enough. Buy the book to read along with the narration, though.... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Ball Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is just a really good friends-to-lovers story that I loved hearing Nick Russo perform, continuing in a series of great performances. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Through a... Continue Reading →
Title: Counting Down (Counting #2) Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another frustrating episode for Marcus and Henry that keeps them off-kilter and needing to work together as a team. I liked this continuing story; we get a clear idea of Marcus’s fantasy about what’s going to... Continue Reading →
Title: A Fortunate Blizzard Author: L.C. Chase Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 15 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: The real beauty of this story is the blossoming of Marcus—from uptight, isolated, laser-focused lawyer to actual friend, colleague and lover—further enhanced by Nick J. Russo’s narration.... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowman of My Dreams Author: Rob Matthews Publisher: JMS Books Length: 93 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: I really enjoyed Snowman of My Dreams, mainly because I liked how it played out and I would have loved to have read this during the holidays. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: A freak snowstorm seemed... Continue Reading →
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