Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Gabriel (Order of the Black Knights: Book Five) Author: RK Staunton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I might recommend this one a little more highly to those who are already fans of the series. This book was good, but not great. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Gabriel... Continue Reading →
Title: A Day Makes Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you’re a Calmes fan, you have to read this book. If you’ve never read her before, you have to read this book. If you’ve read her before but stopped, you have to read this book.... Continue Reading →
Title: Leap of Faith (FireWorks Security: Book One) Author: Jackie Keswick Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 125 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Jackie Keswick delivers with this action-packed suspense thriller, and I can’t wait for the sequel. This was an absolute page turner for me. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Close friends and partners at... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord Mouse Author: Mason Thomas Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 25 minutes Category: High Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: High fantasy for the normal guy, and highly entertaining. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Scoundrel by nature and master thief by trade, Mouse is the best there is. Sure, his... Continue Reading →
Title: No Pressure (Accidental Roots: Book Two) Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: What really clicked for me about this sequel was the way Elle Keaton gives readers an in-depth look at the diversity of Buck and Joey’s personalities and upbringing. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Joey James... Continue Reading →
Title: Loose Cannon (The Woodbury Boys: Book One) Author: Sidney Bell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 448 Pages Category: Contemporary, At a Glance: Loose Cannon is the shortest 400+ page novel I’ve ever read. Sheer perfection. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Released after five years in the system for assault, streetwise Edgar-Allen Church is ready to leave... 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: Gods of Vengeance Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 34 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you’re looking for a good short thriller, Gods of Vengeance is worth the read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: United in passion. Driven by vengeance. Owen Hazard, a young farmer, is dead. Murdered while he tried to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bisti Business (A BJ Vinson Mystery) Author: Don Travis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 310 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Buckle up, folks—this is the next book in what’s shaping up to be a killer series! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Although repulsed by his client, an overbearing, homophobic California wine mogul, confidential investigator... Continue Reading →
Title: Hanging the Stars (Half Moon Bay: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Those familiar with M/M fiction will probably know the incredible talents of Tremblay already, but on the off chance you’ve never had the pleasure,... Continue Reading →
Title: Crime Wave (The Jimmy McSwain Files: Book Two) Author: Adam Carpenter Publisher: MLR Press Length: 238 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Jimmy McSwain Files is a smartly written detective series; the plots are genius and get better with each new installment. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jimmy McSwain returns to help his sister's... Continue Reading →
Title: Crashing Waves (The Warfield Hotel Mysteries: Book Two) Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Bottom Drawer Publishing Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: C.J. Baty has created a good, tension and danger filled mystery with old southern family history and drama, and where everyone seems to have their own secrets. Reviewed By: Maryann... 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: Storm Season (Accidental Roots: Book One) Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Dirty Dog Press Length: 308 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: To those who love a good mystery, be sure to put this one on your list. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: They say you can’t go home again, Adam Klay doesn’t intend to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mystery of the Curiosities (Snow & Winter: Book Two) Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I really liked book one in this series, but with this sequel, it gets even better. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Life has been pretty great for Sebastian Snow. The Emporium... Continue Reading →
Title: Not Your Average Man Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 133 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Edward Kendrick hooked me again with this intriguing story about how lives change after a tragedy. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: I was an average man, not at all violent, until a bastard tricked my best... 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: Single Malt (Agents Irish & Whiskey: Book One) Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 194 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: While there were some parts where my investment in this story ebbed and flowed, there is also no doubt that there are some thrilling scenes peppered throughout and that this is... 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 →
Amazon USTitle: Keep Me Still Author: Stephen Hoppa Publisher: Self-Published Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Keep Me Still worked for me as a sexy and suspenseful bit of escapism. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Travis thinks his life is out of control—until the night he crashes into Cody. That's when he learns what... Continue Reading →
Title: Ardent Author: Heloise West Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Heloise West delivers a romance along with plenty of action and danger before bringing Ardent to a lovely and satisfying finish. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In the village of Torrenta, master painter Morello has created a color... Continue Reading →
Title: The Next One Will Kill You: An Angus Green Novel Author: Neil S. Plakcy Publisher: Diversion Books Length: 268 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The first book in a semi silly/semi thrilling mystery series with Angus Green, our favorite rookie gay FBI agent. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: If Angus Green is going to... Continue Reading →
Title: Absinthe of Malice (Sinners Series: Book Five) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 49 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story is told in rich detail and Ford gives James a ton to work with in terms of character, setting, and pure suspense. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
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