Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: In the Absence of Light Author: Adrienne Wilder Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 261 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the Absence of Light is a carefully balanced story which exudes compassion and love, wrapped up in a compelling plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For... Continue Reading →
Title: On Solid Ground Author: Quinn Anderson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 145 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Solid Ground is a fine story with some pretty intense moments but no real emotional payout, relationship-wise. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Chance Crawford and Kit Gibbons are on the cusp of an epic office romance. After... Continue Reading →
Title: On Davis Row Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 330 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Davis Row is a rich love story, a redemptive tale, and a hard fought happy-ever-after all rolled into one beautiful story that will leave a lasting impression on the reader. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Nearing the... Continue Reading →
Title: Snow Falling Author: Davidson King Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sometimes a bit shallow on details and limited when it came to Snow’s full backstory, the plot still held together well and made sense. Snow Falling is a solid debut novel and will certainly have me returning for... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Trail (Clean Slate Ranch: Book One) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Carina Press Length: 384 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Wild Trail is a good beginning to what could turn out to be a steamy and fun new series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Welcome to Clean Slate Ranch: home of tight jeans,... Continue Reading →
Title: Trading Tridents Author: C.M. Taylor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A fun story with two versions of Aquaman, fanboys, and conventions. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: DecemberCon 2017. John Perlan, aka YouTuber “SmileyNibor,” has come to the con for one reason and one reason only: to see his idol,... Continue Reading →
Title: Don't Plan to Stay Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: If you’re looking for a deep and meaningful holiday story, you won’t go wrong with Kaje Harper’s offering. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: At eighteen, Donnie Kagan's plans for graduation, and maybe even college, were derailed by... Continue Reading →
Title: Welcome Home, Soldier Author: Deanna Wadsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Welcome Home, Soldier is a sweet reunion story that many will find redemptive and romantic and a nice way to spend a few holiday hours. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Clay and Daniel fell in love as... Continue Reading →
Title: Back Where He Belongs Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 151 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The story does a great job of setting up the lives these two men left behind, and what happened in the interim while they were apart; though, while I do appreciate that this was a short... Continue Reading →
Title: Inseparable (Port Java: Book One Author: Sloan Johnson Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 209 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: As good and realistic as this journey was, I felt, at times, the story was a bit labored, spending much too much time on Trevor’s worries and not enough time on moving the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Holly Groweth Green Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 55 Pages Category: High Fantasy, Holiday At a Glance: With gentle and endearing characters, a simple, sweet story, and a lovely ending, this story will be just the ticket for those who allow their imaginations to soar. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When... Continue Reading →
Title: Roger Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 51 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: The romance wasn’t the main focus of this novella, but if you are looking for a short story about a guy and his dog to give you the warm fuzzies, this one delivers. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Texas... Continue Reading →
Title: Laugh Cry Repeat Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Laugh Cry Repeat is a beautiful love story that takes a slice of everyday life and creates a magical montage of sweet moments that leave the reader delighted. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Wyeth Becker is a quiet... Continue Reading →
Title: Desperately Seeking Santa Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 160 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Desperately Seeking Santa is just pure fun and a really wonderful addition to the current slate of m/m holiday fare. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Journalism student Gabe Martin gets his first professional assignment—to write about... Continue Reading →
Title: Hope Is the Thing with Feathers Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 48 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: While Samuel and Raymond may be advanced in years, their romance is young at heart. Hope Is the Thing with Feathers is one holiday story I highly recommend. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: An Open Window Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 21 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This Christmas short is just pure magic. Tender and emotional, An Open Window has earned a place at the top of my Christmas list! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Two men. One Christmas Eve that... Continue Reading →
Title: Falling Together Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Self-Published Length: 53 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: If you are looking for an angst-free holiday romance, then look no further. Falling Together is a cute story that will satisfy the sweet tooth in us all. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Mitch Jackson took a temporary... Continue Reading →
Title: Braving the Rapids (Rocky Mountain Boys: Book Two) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Trust me when I say this author does a sense of community better than most, and allows for mistakes and real life to intervene. Braving the Rapids is a worthy addition to... Continue Reading →
Title: There Was a Boy Author: Justin Durand Publisher: Self-Published Length: 233 Pages Category: New Adult, Gay Fiction At a Glance: There Was a Boy had some good moments and ideas, but unfortunately the plot was too labored, the characters a bit too unrealistic in their speech and emotions, and the pacing was just terribly... Continue Reading →
Title: 'Tis the Season Author: Alex Jane Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 2 hours and 57 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: I really enjoyed this narrator and felt he took a bit of a lackluster story and gave it the heart that the author intended for it to have. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
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: 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 →
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