Where Fiction and Reality Meet
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: Ante Up (Dreamspun Beyond: Book Eight) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I love Kim Fielding’s work—I do—but this story just seemed to be missing some real meat. All in all, the book delivers a nice little romance without too much angst and just enough action... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bravest Thing Author: Laura Lascarso Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 226 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: I loved this novel. It was not an easy read, but it was so incredibly well done and just an amazing story from start to finish. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: High school junior Berlin Webber... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bones of Our Fathers Author: Elin Gregory Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 231 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A low-key character driven story with a slow but steady paced romance revolving around archeological find in a small town. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Malcolm Bright, brand new museum curator in a small Welsh Border... Continue Reading →
Title: Olive Juice Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There is no doubt this narrator was near perfection for the story and in less capable hands, much of the impact of this novel has would have been lost. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul Searching Author: AJ Rose Publisher: The Grim Writer Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Horror At a Glance: Soul Searching is that perfect storm of suspense, horror and romance. Author AJ Rose has perfected her craft and deservedly become known as an author that many rely on to deliver excellent stories. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Title: PS Author: Caraway Carter Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 142 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were some good moments in this story, but in the end, PS meandered a bit too far afield and lost its way on one too many occasions to remain a cohesive novel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Looking... Continue Reading →
Title: The Heir Apparent Author: Tere Michaels Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Heir Apparent is an exciting, action-packed novel that offers up a hard fought but undeniably sweet and satisfying romance. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The heir apparent to a vast international company, Henry Walker has focused his... Continue Reading →
Title: From Upstairs to Downstairs Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 182 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: From Upstairs to Downstairs was a nice historical romance that left me wanting just a bit more plot development but definitely delivered on the romance aspect. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Edward Lazenby has it all –... Continue Reading →
Title: Third Son Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Third Son is a shocking tale of intrigue and suspense, and one that mystery lovers will most definitely enjoy. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: American Niall Monroe returns to Hong Kong—a city he calls home—after being away... Continue Reading →
Title: His Convenient Husband (Love and Sports: Book One) Author: Robin Covington Publisher: Entangled Publishing Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: His Convenient Husband is a sweet romance and is sure to delight the dreamer in us all. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: NFL football player Isaiah Blackwell lost his husband three years ago... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Exposure (Haven Investigations: Book Four) Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: What an incredibly clever novelist Lissa Kasey has grown to be over the years. Her storytelling is impeccable, as are the mysteries she weaves and the romance she nurtures in her books. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Oscar Down Under: Part One Author: Jack Ladd Publisher: Self-Published Length: 211 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, Erotica At a Glance: I absolutely want to know more about Oscar and how he gets from where we leave him in Australia to the not-so-distant future of the first and final chapters in this installment. Go check... Continue Reading →
Title: Jackalopes & Woofen-Poofs (Offbeat Crimes: Book Five) Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 225 Pages Category: Paranormal, Comedy At a Glance: Jackalopes & Woofen-Poofs is a rollicking good romance that once again left me smiling and wanting to reread it over and over again! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: All Animal Control Officer Jason... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Home Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 200 Pages Category: Young Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: Finding Home is a rich, compelling novel of redemption and healing, and one that any YA reader will want to have in their library. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: With their mum dead and their father on... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Dares Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 247 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Five Dares may not be some involved, angsty romance that teeters on the brink of self-destructing at a moment’s notice, as so many do these days, but it is a deeply satisfying romance nonetheless. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Fortitude Smashed (The Camellia Clock Cycle: Book One) Author: Taylor Brooke Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 346 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Fortitude Smashed is a wonderful romance that was well-paced, thoughtful and intense. Unfortunately, the novel was left unfinished when it came to evolving the premise upon which the entire story was based.... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unsuitable Heir (Sins of the Cities: Book Three) Author: K.J. Charles Publisher: Loveswept Length: 246 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: With all the dangling pieces of this series wrapped up, this last installment, An Unsuitable Heir, is by far the best of the lot and one I can highly recommend to you.... Continue Reading →
Title: Saved (Breaking Free: Book One) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 243 Pages Category: Omegaverse, Mpreg At a Glance: This is one you must judge for yourself, for I do believe each reader will take away something different from this story, and that is perhaps the best kind of novel any author can... Continue Reading →
Title: Family Man Authors: Heidi Cullinan and Marie Sexton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (Second Edition) Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think my one problem with this novel stems from the fact that by the end, it is not fully clear that Vinnie is bisexual. Given that, Family Man is still a powerful... Continue Reading →
Title: Sharing Secrets Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: Finch Books Length: 228 Pages Category: YA/Teen Fiction, Contemporary At a Glance: This novel is brilliantly done from start to finish. Grappling with real life issues, the author creates a story that grips you by the heart and never really lets you go. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic Author: F.T. Lukens Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Young Adult, Fantasy At a Glance: The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic is one of the finest YA paranormal stories I have ever read. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Desperate to pay for... Continue Reading →
Title: Escaping Indigo (Escaping Indigo: Book One) Author: Eli Lang Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 221 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: Escaping Indigo is a good story that could have been better if the author had allowed for less introspective analyzing and more dialoguing between the main characters. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Micah... Continue Reading →
Title: Looking for Jesse Author: Lisa Worrall Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 217 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Essentially, this was a thrilling mystery with an ending that seemed tacked on to satisfy the m/m element needed to make it qualify as an m/m novel. I like this author’s style and will go back for... Continue Reading →
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