Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Old Acquaintance (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 37 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely love Avon Gale's writing. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Andrew Starling thought when he sold his medical database software to a national corporation, it would finally give him and his wife the financial... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Miracles of a Recently Fallen Spruce (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 26 Pages At a Glance: What a fantastically hilarious and fun read this was! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Paxton Peterson’s favorite day of the year is his annual Gay Boy Christmas dinner. He’s checked... Continue Reading →
Title: Grateful (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 40 Pages At a Glance: I definitely recommend this fun little read! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Nate Roth’s latest dumb stunt has left him with a broken arm, black eye, and stitched chin—and extra trepidation about visiting his family for... Continue Reading →
Title: Son of Santa (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Kate Sands Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 53 Pages At a Glance: If you’re looking for something a bit different, give this one a shot. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Noel Nicholas is on a sabbatical from the North Pole realm. Back home he’s known as the Son... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Ball Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I could do schmoopy Amy Lane every single day. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Through a miserable adolescence and a lonely adulthood, Skipper Keith has dreamed of nothing but family. The closest he gets is the rec league soccer team... Continue Reading →
Title: Nøtteknekkeren (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Felicitas Ivey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 55 Pages At a Glance: A retelling of The Nutcracker with a gay twist that moves too fast for a short story. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Thijs and his older brother, Rik, are spending Christmas Eve at their uncle Yvo's annual gathering.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Heart of Frost (North Pole City Tales: Book Two) Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 4 minutes At a Glance: Charlie Cochet, as usual, has nailed a story, but unfortunately, I can’t say the same for its narrator. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: At the North... Continue Reading →
Title: A Certain Kind of Holiday (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Andi Van Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 28 Pages At a Glance: This one was cute, guys! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When Elliot Knapp took a business trip over the holidays last year, he didn’t expect to run into the professor his first... Continue Reading →
Title: Careened: Winter Solstice in Madierus (Baal’s Heart 3.5) Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 43 Pages At a Glance: I loved this savory and sweet little morsel. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A Baal's Heart short, following the events in Fated: Blood and Redemption Plagued by terrible dreams, Jon begins to distance himself from... Continue Reading →
Title: Careened: Winter Solstice in Madierus (Baal’s Heart 3.5) Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 43 Pages At a Glance: I loved this savory and sweet little morsel. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A Baal's Heart short, following the events in Fated: Blood and Redemption Plagued by terrible dreams, Jon begins to distance himself from... Continue Reading →
Title: Grateful for You Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 33 Pages At a Glance: If you enjoy those feel good kinda short stories, then this one is for you. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Jared Gillespie left the family farm five years ago because Walt Schneider cheated on him. With a woman.... Continue Reading →
Title: It’s a Wonderful Afterlife Author: John Amory Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 25 Pages At a Glance: It’s a Wonderful Afterlife is a short, sweet and to the point story with a magical twist that, brief though it is, packs an emotional punch. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Workaholic Logan rests only one day... Continue Reading →
Title: The Beary Best Holiday Party Ever (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 76 Pages At a Glance: I think The Beary Best Holiday Party Ever is a cute and sexy holiday read. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Before he discovered the Heartland Bear Clan, Ron Corbin figured no... Continue Reading →
Title: The Greatest Gift (The Memories Series: Book 3) Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Page/Word Count: 86 Pages At a Glance: You’ll smile through the tears as you watch this family grow into everything you hoped they would become. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: After five years, Alex Stern and Rafe Hazelton have what seems to... Continue Reading →
Title: A Home for the Holidays Author: Joe Cosentino Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: I recommend A Home for the Holidays to anyone who loves travel adventures, Christmas themes, and m/m romance. Reviewed By: JJ Blurb: Bobby McGrath’s Christmas trip to the beautiful Italian island of Capri to meet his... Continue Reading →
Title: What Happens at Christmas Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 113 Pages At a Glance: Jay Northcote has another holiday winner here. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When two friends pose as boyfriends, could what happens at Christmas turn into something more? Justin is recently and unhappily single. Christmas is coming, and he doesn’t want... Continue Reading →
Title: A Serious Thing (Will & Patrick: Book 1.5) Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 36 Pages At a Glance: Annabelle Jacobs gives readers a sweet and FREE holiday treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Patrick has a plan, and he’ll go to great lengths to see it through. After three weeks apart due... Continue Reading →
Title: Loving And Loathing Vegas (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Lex Chase Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 62 Pages At a Glance: This little snippet is sure to delight and amuse you this holiday season. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Jackson has loved Vegas since God created Man—literally. As a demonic incubi hailing from the Seventh... Continue Reading →
Title: Nice and Snow (With a Kick: Book Six) Author: Clare London Publisher: Jocular Press Pages/Word Count: 43 Pages At a Glance: Nuri and Eddy are still just that lovable. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Nuri’s expecting a quiet Christmas, driving his cab, doing some studying, enjoying good food and drink – and devoting some serious... Continue Reading →
Title: Loving Blitz (North Pole City Tales: Book Four) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 94 Pages At a Glance: Go forth and enjoy Loving Blitz!!! It’s a Christmas reading list must. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: From North Pole City to Winter Wonderland, preparations are underway after a royal announcement sweeps everyone into... Continue Reading →
Title: Scrudge & Barley, Inc. Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I found this story to be just brilliant. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A classic tale takes off in sexy new directions! Poor Mr. Dickens must be twirling in his grave. When E.B. Scrudge, putz extraordinaire and all-around... Continue Reading →
Title: Reindeer Games Author: Kenzie Cade Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 68 Pages At a Glance: If you are looking for a nice little story filled with Christmas cheer and sexy men, then definitely take a chance on Reindeer Games. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Dashing von Stride has one thing on his mind:... Continue Reading →
Title: Best Laid Trap (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Rob Rosen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 24 Pages At a Glance: Fans of Rob Rosen will immediately latch on to his wickedly humorous writing style and slightly crazed characters. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Roy has a crush on Steve, so when a work-related ski... Continue Reading →
Title: Blame It On The Fruitcake (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015 Author: Pat Henshaw Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 36 Pages At a Glance: Blame It on the Fruitcake is a sweet and funny love story. A perfect morsel of yummy goodness for this holiday season! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Fruitcake is the laughingstock of... Continue Reading →
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