Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Cross & Crown Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Brock Thompson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 50 minutes At a Glance: I enjoyed this narration just as much as I did listening to the first book, but the story missed the mark for me a little bit. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: When Nick... Continue Reading →
Title: On Bryson Author: DJ Manly Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 39k Words At a Glance: On Bryson makes for a fast paced, action packed, murders and secrets crime story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A few years ago, Soren became involved with the wrong man, and all he wanted to do was get away from... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul Struck (The Warlock Brothers of Havenbridge: Book Three) Author: Jacob Z. Flores Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 224 Pages At a Glance: It really is a toss up which book I like best in this series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Like the electricity he commands, Pierce Blackmoor streaks through life on raw power and... Continue Reading →
Title: X Marks the Spot Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Send reality packing and just enjoy the ride. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Jack Hunter is always on a quest for lost art, ancient manuscripts, and anything else that’ll romance the millions of viewers who watch his show... Continue Reading →
Title: The Case of the Cupid Curse/The Case of the Wicked Wolf (End Street: Vol. One) Author: Amber Kell & RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 201 Pages At a Glance: A fun and often sweet twist on the paranormal genre. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Dragons, vampires, werewolves, fae, witches and one very... Continue Reading →
Title: Maelstrom (Whyborne & Griffin: Book Seven) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 268 Pages At a Glance: Once again I am completely in awe of the talent and imaginative genius of Jordan L. Hawk. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Between his father’s sudden—and rather suspicious—generosity, and his own rash promise to help Christine... Continue Reading →
Title: Veiled Loyalties (Bissonet & Cruz Investigations: Book Two) Author: Scotty Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 148 Pages At a Glance: Veiled Loyalties is a great sequel to The Royal Street Heist! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Halloween is Beau Bissonet’s favorite holiday, from carving pumpkins to decorating his yard to donning a costume and... Continue Reading →
Title: With This Bling (Romano and Albright: Book Three) Author: L.B. Gregg Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: Dan Albright and Caesar Romano are back and better than ever! Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Caesar Romano’s catering career is doing better than he’d ever dreamed. And so is his love life—even if... Continue Reading →
Title: Love and Pain Author: WS Long Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 45000 Words At a Glance: Overall, a well done mystery/romance! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sequel to Love and Murder After their too-thrilling courtship that included capturing his former lover's killer, Jake Chandler has started a new life for himself with FBI agent Xavier. Living... Continue Reading →
Title: A Solitary Man Authors: Shira Anthony and Aisling Mancy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 304 Pages At a Glance: Solitary Man is action packed, suspenseful, has lots of dangerous moments, and it deals with important subject matter as well. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sparks fly when Chance meets tall, sexy Xav at a Wilmington... Continue Reading →
Title: Fish Stick Fridays (Half Moon Bay: Book One) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: As much as I love all of Rhys series, and I’m sad some are coming to an end, I’m thrilled at such an awesome beginning to a new one. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Shiver (Unbreakable Bonds: Book One) Authors: Jocelyn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 301 Pages At a Glance: I seriously think this will be an exciting series. It left me hungry for more! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Lucas Vallois is always in control. He’s building an empire in the glittering city of... Continue Reading →
Title: Stranded Author: HelenKay Dimon Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 155 Pages At a Glance: Oh heavens, this was a good book! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Brax Hughes lived hard and retired young to a cabin in the middle of nowhere. Well, that was the plan, but before he can hang up his sniper rifle,... Continue Reading →
Title: Reaper Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 208 Pages At a Glance: Reaper has action, suspense, and two very likable MCs. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Leading a double life can be challenging, as Reaper well knows. Take one self-styled vigilante—Reaper. Add his alter ego, successful forty-one-year-old, investment counselor, Zack Ward. Then throw... Continue Reading →
Title: Pent Up Author: Damon Suede Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 290 Pages At a Glance: I enjoyed the little twists and turns the story gave me. And the great reveal…well, I didn't even see it coming. I loved it. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: PENT UP: Mix business with pleasure and take cover. Ruben Oso moves to... Continue Reading →
Title: Shades of Sepia (The Sleepless City: Book One) Author: Anne Barwell Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 59 Minutes At a Glance: I have now read the book and listened to the audio, so whichever you choose, I think you will be pleasantly entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A... Continue Reading →
Title: The Inauspicious List (Chance Assassin: Book Three) Author: Nicole Castle Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I have what could probably be described as an unhealthy love for this series, and The Inauspicious List only reaffirms it! Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: With a new handler and Silva's book of hits, Frank... Continue Reading →
Title: VanDoren’s Vice (Kansas City Heat: Book Seven) Author: Jenna Byrnes Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 115 Pages At a Glance: Murder, Danger, and lots of suspects makes for a fast-paced read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A detective and the head of security at a casino have something in common, don’t they? Perhaps more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Children of Noah (Mahu: Book Nine) Author: Neil Plakcy Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: A must read! Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: A few months after the birth of his twins, openly gay Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa'aka and begins a temporary assignment to the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.... Continue Reading →
Title: Closing Ranks (Flesh: Book Four) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 244 Pages At a Glance: Closing Ranks is an extremely well written mystery/romance story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Internal Affairs investigator Jeremy Ranklin is looking into corruption within the Reno Police Department when he’s ordered to examine the suspicious death of... Continue Reading →
Title: A Prayer for the Dead (A Tom and Stanley Novel) Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I was entertained by the entire series, and I look forward to the next mystery from Mr. Banis to see what he has in store for Tom and Stanley. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Fathom’s Five #1: The Cross of Sins Author: Geoffrey Knight Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 233 Pages At a Glance: A riveting adventure with danger, intrigue, and five sexy men. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Somewhere in the world is a statue so sinful that a secret sect of the Church wants it destroyed at any... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons for Sleeping Dogs (Cambridge Fellows Mysteries) Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 208 Pages At a Glance: If you like period appropriate verbiage and staging, REALLY GOOD mysteries, and colorful and witty characters, then this series is for you. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Cambridge, 1921 When amateur sleuth Jonty Stewart comes... Continue Reading →
Title: Dark Economy Author: M. Keedwell Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 287 Pages At a Glance: Dark Economy is a jolly good story. This is my first time reading this author, and I was very impressed. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Love can’t stay buried. Medical student Cadell Meredith has been known to acquire “volunteers” from... Continue Reading →
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