Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Private Gentleman Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 288 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: A Private Gentleman is an outstanding historical novel that should not be missed. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Painfully introverted and rendered nearly mute by a heavy stammer, Lord George Albert Westin rarely ventures any farther than the club... Continue Reading →
Title: Lock Nut Series: The Plumber's Mate Mysteries: Book Five Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 346 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: With a dash of romance, a touch of tenderness and heaps of fun, Lock Nut is sure to resonate with fans. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Tom Paretski, plumber with a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Perfect Whore Series: Storm and Lightning: Book One Author: Josephine Myles Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 200 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: In spite of a personal niggle that threw the pacing out the window, there were many things to like about The Perfect Whore. I will be looking for the next installment... Continue Reading →
Title: Ginger Snaps Series: Belladonna Arms: Book Five Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you are already a fan of this series, run, do not walk to get your copy of Ginger Snaps. It is just a beautiful story. If you have never had the joy... Continue Reading →
Title: Omega Required Author: Dessa Lux Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 464 Pages Category: Mpreg, Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Omega Required may not have offered any new earth shattering plot surprises, but it had romance and compassion in spades, making it a lovely paranormal novel that many who follow this genre will enjoy. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Paternity Case Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book Three Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 465 Pages Category: Murder Mystery, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The murder mystery in this novel is, as I’ve come to expect from this author, exceptional. I fell in deep like with John-Henry Somerset in this book, and the emotional punch... Continue Reading →
Title: Plummet to Soar Series: Plummet to Soar: Book One Author: Z.A. Maxfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Z.A. Maxfield takes us on a crazy ride with murder on the menu in her latest story. The only drawback I found with this story was the continual jumping about... Continue Reading →
Title: Evolved Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 242 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: There were so many things to like about this novel, not the least of which was the way in which the author created this futuristic world where robotics seamlessly fit into the human life. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: In... Continue Reading →
Title: The Glasshouse Series: Lavender Shores: Book Six Author: Rosalind Abel Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 302 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: When I want a sweet romance I know exactly where to go, and it is to author Rosalind Abel and this lush series. The Glasshouse will not disappoint fans. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Transposition Series: Hazard and Somerset Mysteries: Book Two Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 350 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: In spite of some issues, Transposition is another strong entry in the Hazard and Somerset series, blending a healthy dose of And Then There Were None with a rousing game of Clue.... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder Takes the High Road Author: Josh Lanyon Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I love mysteries and when they come mixed with a touch of romance and a hefty dose of humor, I am delighted. As usual it’s the characters that drive this story, and Josh Lanyon... Continue Reading →
Title: Contraband Hearts Series: Portkennack: Book Ten Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 250 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: From the vivid setting to the appeal of its characters to the surprise revelation of the story’s true villain, Contraband Hearts added up to another win for me in a series of strong reads... Continue Reading →
Title: Masc Series: Sequel to Femme Author: Marshall Thornton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 217 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Marshall Thornton delivers another great story about this sweet couple with issues that lead to heartbreak, love and a lot of humorous chaos. Reviewed By: Marshall Thornton Blurb: Lionel and Dog are back in this... Continue Reading →
Title: Postcards From Another Life Author: Andy Paulcroft Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 522 Pages Category: Mystery At a Glance: I found Postcards from Another Life to be solid, if slow-moving story. The mystery in 1977 was interesting and ended up being what made the story enjoyable. I totally would recommend this to those looking for... Continue Reading →
Title: Once Burned Series: Anchor Point: Book Six Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 298 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The too often repetition of the same concerns started to weigh this story down and slow the pacing, but Once Burned is a good story, a solid hit for those who like reading... Continue Reading →
Title: A Full Plate Series: Dreamspun Desires: Book 56 Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Author Kim Fielding writes characters like no one else I know. Perhaps it’s because her men are so down-to-earth, their dilemmas plausible and their attraction less insta-love and more slow burn. Then... Continue Reading →
Title: The Artist's Touch Series: Art Medium: Book One Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 130 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I thought the premise for this novella was a really good one and the bits that worked were solid and entertaining, but in the end, there simply wasn’t enough story to make... Continue Reading →
Title: Souls for Sale Authors: Asta Idonea and Nicki J. Markus Publisher: NineStar Press (2nd Edition) Length: 139 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Souls for Sale could have used a bit more focus on establishing who these characters were, what their backstories involved, and should have spent a bit more time on developing their... Continue Reading →
Title: Pretty Pretty Boys Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 541 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Gregory Ashe is a nimble storyteller, his voice engaging as he leads readers through each potentially combustible element and event in the pursuit of a killer. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: After Emery... Continue Reading →
Title: A Deadly Kind of Love Series: Tom and Stanley: Book One Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications/2nd Edition Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Victor J. Banis is an expert at bringing investigative techniques to a storyline along with action-packed fight scenes, but what really makes this story, and series, unique... Continue Reading →
Title: Hug It Out Series: Haven Hart Universe: Book Two Author: Davidson King Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: Novel Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Despite my reservations, it doesn’t take away from the fact that Davidson King is a solid writer. Her stories are entertaining and really well done. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Riordan Darcy... Continue Reading →
Title: Kairos Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kairos is an unapologetic romance that will make your heart happy and perfectly feed any need you may have for a story that has no more aspirations than to give the reader a happy-ever-after. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: Camp H.O.W.L. Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book Seven Author: Bru Baker Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 55 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I could see this narrator doing really well with a gumshoe mystery—a detective or cop character that was meant to sound hard-bitten and weary. But in... Continue Reading →
Title: Smoke Signals Author: Meredith Katz Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 83 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: If this story had bit more page time to develop, I feel it would have been really top notch. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Mike St. George figured that working customer support during the Black Friday... Continue Reading →
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