Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Once Upon a Wolf Series: Wayward Wolves: Book One Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 49 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Derrick McClain handles Rhys Ford's characters with great care, affording them the humanity the author intended simply through the way he manipulates his voice.... Continue Reading →
Title: Robby Riverton: Mail Order Bride Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Matthew Shaw Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 34 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: Between author Eli Easton’s incredible story and Matthew Shaw’s marvelous narration, Robbie Riverton: Mail Order Bride is simply outstanding and I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dangerous Dance Series: Haven Hart Universe: Book Three Author: Davidson King Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 242 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The author did an incredible job of bringing Mace and Bill to life and giving them a story that was riveting from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Finally working... Continue Reading →
Title: On Hands and Knees Series: The Valentino Family: Book One Author: Sai Fox Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 190 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery, BDSM At a Glance: Despite the overall structural flaws in the writing, I was hooked in enough to see myself reading the next installment, which is apparently due out soon. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Tarnished Hero Author: Temple Madison Publisher: JMS Books Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Read this at your own risk; this is perhaps some of the worst writing I have ever come across, and that is putting it nicely, I assure you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Danger lurks around every corner and... Continue Reading →
Title: Something About You Series: Saint and Lucky: Book One Author: Riley Hart Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 308 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The novel had some beautifully intimate moments that allow the reader to really understand both main characters. Those looking to escape into a tender romance will delight in Something About You.... Continue Reading →
Title: Father of the Groom Series: Love and Care: Book One Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 109 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Father of the Groom is fun, incredibly sexy and a great start to what I hope will be a series that focuses on the Daddy/Boy kink. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Avery... Continue Reading →
Title: To Love and Protect His Omega Series: Justice Brothers Omegaverse: Book One Author: Quinn Michaels Publisher: Self-Published Length: 364 Pages Category: Mpreg, Omegaverse At a Glance: I do believe author Quinn Michaels has some good writing skills, but To Love and Protect His Omega may not be the best example. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Tender Mercies Series: The Men of Lancaster County: Book Two Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Will Tulin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 28 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were so many moments in Eli Easton’s Tender Mercies that stand out when reading this novel, and I felt that most of... Continue Reading →
Title: Ravensong Series: Green Creek: Book Two Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 400 Pages Category: Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: I was not surprised in the least by how much I loved this book. And you guys won’t be either. Klune’s signature mix of humor and heart-shredding angst make this another unforgettable reading... Continue Reading →
Title: Riven Series: Riven: Book One Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: LoveSwept Length: 235 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Riven is a beautiful story of healing, love and music. It takes a tired old rock and roll trope and turns it into a sensitive telling of the hard work it takes to shed the skin... Continue Reading →
Title: Speed Dating the Boss Series: Cowboys and Angels: Book One Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Despite some glitches in the plot, the sweet romance and flirtatious banter between Gideon and Dan was a solid win for me. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Will a mix of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Alcove Series: Lavender Shores: Book Seven Author: Rosalind Abel Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 312 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Alcove is a sweet romance between two men who overcome a hurtful past to embrace a future full of possibilities and love. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Jasper Getty is living his dream... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpha Heat Series: Heat of Love: Book Two Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 424 Pages Category: Paranormal, Omegaverse At a Glance: I enjoyed Alpha Heat immensely. I felt this was an excellent second novel that strengthened the series overall and left me hoping for an equally riveting third book yet to come.... Continue Reading →
Title: Slow Heat Series: Heat of Love: Book One Author: Leta Blake Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 7 minutes Category: Fantasy, Omegaverse, Mpreg At a Glance: Given the lengthy text, I felt Michael Ferraiuolo did a solid job bringing this novel, Slow Heat, to life. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Professor... Continue Reading →
Title: His Leading Man Series: Dreamspun Desires: Book 59 Author: Ashlyn Kane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: His Leading Man is truly one of those books that is just about perfect for anyone wanting a delightful read on a sunny summer day. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: He wrote a... Continue Reading →
Title: Finn Series: Endangered Fae: Book One Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 181 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The story is solid plot-wise and never lagging when it comes to action or pacing. As always, Martinez proves what an excellent storyteller she is by weaving just enough fantasy together with a dash... Continue Reading →
Title: Leather Head Author: Matt Converse Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 47 Pages Category: Horror At a Glance: Leather Head is nail-biting action right up to the end, and honestly, the bathroom medicine cabinet discovery alone would have had me watching out for more work by this writer. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Gable is just playing... Continue Reading →
Title: Incubus Adored Series: Gravidam: Book One Author: Ki Brightly Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 237 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mpreg At a Glance: I was full in with this story until that last twenty percent and then things went a bit wonky for me, but in the end there was enough there to make me want... Continue Reading →
Title: Switched Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With rich emotion, excellent pacing and distinctly unique voices, Joel Leslie made Switched a story I could listen to over and over again. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Israel Ingham’s life has never been... Continue Reading →
Title: Fourteen Summers Author: Quinn Anderson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I wasn’t completely satisfied with this novel, I can say it was still a compelling read, with tender and sweet moments that really made it shine. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Identical twins Aiden and Max Kingsman have... Continue Reading →
Title: Velvet Author: Xavier Axelson Publisher: JMS Books Length: 161 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: As historical fiction goes, this book hits its mark, and then some, but that simply wasn’t enough to make the novel sing. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When an irresistible discovery unravels the forbidden secrets of a man's heart, the... Continue Reading →
Title: Creature: A Bureau Story Series: The Bureau: Book Three Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Self-Published Length: 132 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Creature reminds us all that while we may be far from perfect, we still have the capacity to give and receive love. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Alone in a cell and lacking... Continue Reading →
Title: Cabaret Rollo Rouge Author: Sydney Blackburn Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 125 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: In essence, Cabaret Rollo Rouge was built on an interesting premise but had too little depth to really make it soar. I think this author has great potential to become an incredible writer,... Continue Reading →
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