Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Rainbow Sprinkles (States of Love: California) Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 77 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Anna Martin has created two lovable characters who fumble their way into your heart and leave behind a sweet memory of old fashioned romance. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Cooper Reed has a fairly relaxed... Continue Reading →
Title: My Dragon, My Knight Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: My Dragon, My Knight is nigh on brilliant as a psychological thriller, and endlessly sweet and tender as a romance. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Danny Sims is in over his head, torn between his abusive lover,... Continue Reading →
Title: Bonfires Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 280 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I hope that Larx and Aaron find their place in your heart and onto your bookshelf. This is one delightful romance you should be sure not to miss. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Ten years ago Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron George... Continue Reading →
Title: An Arresting Ride (Survivors Find Love: Book Two) Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Self-Published Length: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With a gentle hand and a compassionate touch, author Lissa Kasey allows us to watch two men who have been broken and who are from very different pasts heal together and find love... Continue Reading →
Title: Step by Step Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As romances go, this story hit it out of the park. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Jamie’s life is one big financial mess, and it really isn’t his fault. However, the last thing he expected to find in... Continue Reading →
Title: Unspeakable Words (The Sixth Sense: Book One) Author: Sarah Madison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The real strengths in this novel came from a well-paced mystery subplot and the idea of a man suddenly discovering he now has extraordinary powers that he has no idea how to... Continue Reading →
Title: Adulting 101 Author: Lisa Henry Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 1 minute Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: This is an incredibly fun novel and, due to great storytelling and marvelous narrating, one I think you will want to listen to over and over. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Defenseless Author: AJ Rose Publisher: Self-Published Length: 438 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Author AJ Rose uses her gift as a storyteller to weave a tale that draws forth every emotion, from anger to laughter to love, and she does so with the hope that we will begin to understand that gay bashing... Continue Reading →
Title: Tonight's Encore (For the Love of Pup: Book One) Author: Parker Avrile Publisher: Self-Published Length: 203 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Tonight’s Encore was just too much of a slow starter and way too underdeveloped plot-wise to really shine. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Is there a second chance after your first love gets... Continue Reading →
Title: A Careful Heart Author: Ralph Josiah Bardsley Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 312 Pages Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: From a quiet novel of self-discovery to a turbulent exploration of love and friendship, Ralph Josiah Bardsley delivers another beautiful novel exploring the human condition. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Travis Gaines and Stephen Davis... Continue Reading →
Title: Good Luck (Putnam County: Book One) Author: K.M. Mahoney Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 170 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: This author really shines in her ability to create fantastical people who immediately make you smile and truly want to see succeed. The problem is there just isn’t enough of how these two got... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowblind Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Line Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed Snowblind. It was a triple threat for me, with just the right blend of action, mystery and romance. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Snow, steam, and secrets. The latest snowstorm carries something unexpected to the... Continue Reading →
Title: Six Degrees of Lust (By Degrees: Book One) Author: Taylor V. Donovan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Six Degrees of Lust reminds us, once again, of how consummate a storyteller Taylor V. Donovan is, and how rich and detailed her stories are. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: 2nd Edition... Continue Reading →
Title: Unconventional in Kansas City Authors: Carol Lynne, T.A. Chase, Stephani Hecht, Jambrea Jo Jones, Devon Rhodes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 217 Pages Category: Contemporary, Anthology At a Glance: Overall, this was a wonderful compilation for GRL 2016 by some very talented authors. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: 'Kiss Me, Cowboy' by Carol Lynne It isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning to Want Author: Tami Veldura Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: Learning to Want is a riveting sci-fi story that kept me hooked till the very last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Khoram is an enforcer, a bodyguard, but his boss has just betrayed him. Now... Continue Reading →
Title: Edge of Glory (Fadeaway: Book Two) Author: John Goode Publisher: Self-Published/Amazon KU Length: 309 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, New Adult At a Glance: Edge of Glory is not just a worthy sequel but is also an outstanding second chapter in a series that comes highly recommended to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Now in... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanted, a Gentleman Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 157 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: While the story was solid in the vernacular and style, the plot felt incomplete and lacking in real depth. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: WANTED, A GENTLEMAN Or, Virtue Over-Rated the grand romance of Mr. Martin St. Vincent... Continue Reading →
Title: Legacy of Hephaestus (A Cory Shaw Mystery: Book Four) Author: Alex Morgan Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 164 Pages Category: Action/Thriller At a Glance: Alex Morgan is a superb storyteller and writer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Paranormal sleuth Corey Shaw is wrapping up what’s left of his European vacation by enjoying the beautiful men in... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Love and Corn Dogs (Of Love and...: Book One) Author: Parker Williams Publisher: Self-Published Length: 168 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Of Love and Corn Dogs is just the ticket for someone who is looking for a sweet romance where a happy ending is guaranteed. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: With more money... Continue Reading →
Title: Uncommonly Tidy Poltergeists Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 180 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Uncommonly Tidy Poltergeists has a great premise but simply lost its way. Author Angel Martinez is an incredibly gifted writer—but this story was just not on par with her usual flair. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A... Continue Reading →
Title: Running Blind Authors: Kim Fielding and Venona Keyes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Running Blind is a sweet story about the triumph of the human spirit. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Kyle Green is on top of the world. He and Matt have been together for ten years, and—as... Continue Reading →
Title: Nightswimmer: A Novel Author: Joseph Olshan Publisher: Open Road Media Length: 244 Pages Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: Whether you like Will or not will likely affect your reading experience—he’s flawed, as is Sean, and those imperfections make them human, adding another healthy dose of realism to the story. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Falls (The Falls: Book One) Author: Jon Garcia and Marty Beaudet Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Spiritual At a Glance: A beautifully crafted story centered around the Mormon religion. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: You see them everywhere, Mormon missionaries dressed in their white shirts, ties, and suit pants. With their short-cut hair, they... Continue Reading →
Title: Heart & Soul Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Self-Published Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: Just a bit more story would have gone a long way to making this a really solid novella, and made these men and their story more memorable overall. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Kellen Grady has known... Continue Reading →
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