Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Round and Round (Bronco’s Boys: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 1 minute At a Glance: I can recommend the story wholeheartedly. The narration I can only give a 50% rating for choices directly at odds with the direction given by the author. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Heat (Salisbury Stories: Book One) Authors: Chris Quinton and RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 141 Pages At a Glance: A charming enemies-to-lover’s story with some likeable characters. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Serving up passion, family, love and hate, with a side order of arson. Lewis has lost nearly everything, and now it... Continue Reading →
Title: Attachment Strings, Sacrifices and Swordplay: The Jeff Woods Mysteries Bundle Author: Chris T. Kat Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 609 Pages At a Glance: An interesting mystery series, but I had some issues with the main characters. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Don't miss the Jeff Woods Mysteries from best-selling author Chris T. Kat! In Attachment... Continue Reading →
Title: Perfect Strangers Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 111 Pages At a Glance: Even though this was a short story, it was well written, easy to follow and emotional. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Opposites attract—but is that attraction enough to bring two strangers together? Raphael Koenig is an assassin working for a covert... Continue Reading →
Title: Dawn and Dusk (Day and Knight: Book Three) Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Out of the three books in the Day and Knight series, I absolutely like Dawn and Dusk the best. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: For Scorpion agents Day and Knight, their relationship is slow... Continue Reading →
Title: Sun and Shadow (Day and Knight: Book Two) Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dayton “Day” Ingram is recovering from an injury suffered in Mexico—and from his failed relationship with fellow Scorpion agent, Knight. While researching an old government document, Day realizes he... Continue Reading →
Title: A Time to Rise Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 319 Pages At a Glance: A well-paced and exciting story that grabbed my attention and didn’t let it go. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: History says the Knights Templar were destroyed in 1307. History is wrong. Vampires haunt the sewers beneath Rome, revenants... Continue Reading →
Title: No Good Deed (Philip Potter Series: 2nd Edition) Author: Michael Rupured Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 222 Pages At a Glance: As an avid reader of murder mysteries, this one ranks high on my list. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: On Christmas Eve in 1966, Philip Potter, a kind-hearted Smithsonian curator, wraps up his last-minute... Continue Reading →
Title: Shatter (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Two) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 290 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend the Unbreakable Bonds series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Maverick trauma surgeon Ashton “Snow” Frost keeps the world at a distance, relying only on his three closest friends to keep him connected.... Continue Reading →
Title: Moose Fever (Mountain Spirit Mysteries: Book Three) Author: A.J. Marcus Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Moose Fever is suspenseful and gives us a look at how much danger Parks and Wildlife and Forest Service workers face on a daily basis. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer... Continue Reading →
Title: In His Line of Work Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 27 Pages At a Glance: Tinnean created a story that was straightforward and to the point, easy to follow, and a teaser because I wanted to hear more about Deuce and Trip— I really liked it. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Deuce Pettigrew... Continue Reading →
Title: Family of Lies: Sebastian Author: Sam Argent Narrator: Cornell Collins Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 4 minutes At a Glance: An unexpected and brilliant story with an intriguing plot and filled with humor. Not just a romance but a book about relationships, of all sorts, resulting in all kinds of good... Continue Reading →
Title: Stars & Stripes (Cut & Run: Book Six) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: J.F. Harding Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 10 hours and 19 minutes At a Glance: Stars & Stripes, the audiobook, is a highly recommended addition to your collection, if you love the Cut & Run series. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Special Agents... Continue Reading →
Title: Half Pass Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 208 Pages At a Glance: Half Pass is a book I couldn’t put down—not necessarily because it was so different from anything else I’ve ever read but because Astrid Amara’s storytelling is so engaging and I just enjoyed spending time with its characters. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Titles: Ghosts and House Hunt (The Power of Zero: Books Two and Three) Author: Jackie Keswick Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 112 and 300 Pages At a Glance: This is an intriguing series and I highly recommend all three books. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Ghosts — Jack Horwood doesn’t do families. Or Christmas. From the... Continue Reading →
Title: Job Hunt (The Power of Zero: Book One) Author: Jackie Keswick Narrator: Fox Ballard Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 38 minutes At a Glance: I highly recommend Job Hunt if you want an excellent double thriller with a budding romance entwined. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: You don't greet your new boss... Continue Reading →
Title: Chasing Shadows Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 162 Pages At a Glance: Chasing Shadows adds another tick to this author’s “Win” column. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Jamie Matthews goes to Cornwall to find his missing brother. The police are convinced Michael drowned, but Jamie knows better. No way would Michael swim to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Danger in Bohemia Author: H.E. Kollef Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: Very well written, with a good pace, some surprises, and is a definite page turner. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Will Mracek is forced to flee to Prague when he witnesses his boyfriend, powerful security magnate Jean Claude... Continue Reading →
Title: Bellingham Mysteries: The Boxed Set Author: Nicole Kimberling Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 461 Pages At a Glance: A little intrigue and a fair amount of humor gives the Bellingham Mystery series its flavor. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: To celebrate the upcoming sixth book in the Bellingham Mysteries series, we're offering the first five... Continue Reading →
Title: Murderous Requiem Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 234 Pages At a Glance: Murder, mayhem, sex, love, this story had it all. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Jeremy Spencer never imagined the occult order he and his boyfriend, Bowyn, started as a joke in college would become an international organization with hundreds of... Continue Reading →
Title: Jury of One (Lindenshaw Mysteries: Book Two) Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 298 Pages At a Glance: Well written, well thought out, no stone left unturned—I highly recommend this book! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Inspector Robin Bright is enjoying a quiet Saturday with his lover, Adam Matthews, when murder strikes in... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Pet Dicks Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Fast paced, silly and sweet, this novel is a delightful romp that will leave you smiling. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Old friends and business partners, Maitland Carter and Lenny Fritz, may not be the two sharpest pickle forks... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Heart (Cole McGinnis: Book Six) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (Early Purchase) Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: Dirty Heart is a poignant and perfect end to Cole, Rick and Ben’s story. And a perfect beginning to Cole and Jae’s happily-ever-after. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Former LAPD detective Cole McGinnis’s life... Continue Reading →
Title: The Two Gentlemen of Altona (Playing the Fool: Book One) Authors: Lisa Henry and J.A. Rock Narrator:: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 5 hours and 11 minutes At a Glance: Nick J. Russo gave an excellent performance. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Mischief, thou art afoot. Special Agent Ryan "Mac" McGuinness is... Continue Reading →
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