Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Underneath It All Author: Jack Bumgardner Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 53 Pages At a Glance: I found Underneath It All to be a good short story for a new mystery series, full of action and danger, fast paced and suspenseful. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When Crosby Comeaux, the owner of the only... Continue Reading →
Title: Inner Sanctum (The Stonebridge Mysteries: Book Two) Author: Maggie Kavanagh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: Inner Sanctum is just as good as the first story, Double Indemnity! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Six months into a relationship, things have heated up between political blogger Sam Flynn and FBI Special Agent... Continue Reading →
Title: Vanished 2 Author: Carter Quinn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 106 Pages At a Glance: This is an amazing series that no one should miss. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: It's only been three weeks since Henry woke up to discover his husband, Tom, had vanished. He's still struggling to come to terms with his new... Continue Reading →
Title: Fit to Be Tied (Marshals: Book Two) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 244 Pages At a Glance: OMG YOU GUYS!! THIS BOOOOOOK!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Deputy US Marshals Miro Jones and Ian Doyle are now partners on and off the job: Miro’s calm professionalism provides an ideal balance to Ian’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Shotgun (Coda Series: Book Seven) Author: Marie Sexton Narrator:: Paul Morey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 31 Minutes At a Glance: Paul Morey and the audiobook of Shotgun are like peas and carrots, state fairs and corn dogs, or, my favorite, baseball and peanuts—they are just meant to be together. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Sloe Ride (Sinners: Book Four) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: Quinn and Rafe are now my favorite couple in this series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: It isn’t easy being a Morgan. Especially when dead bodies start piling up and there’s not a damned thing you can do... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder and Mayhem Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 44 minutes At a Glance: I am a huge fan of both Rhys Ford and Greg Tremblay, and when you put them together, the end product is nothing short of amazing. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Dead women... Continue Reading →
Title: Hunted Author: Lourdes Skye Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 169 Pages At a Glance: Hunted is a first-time read from Lourdes Skye, and I was thoroughly entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Upon a dastardly escape from his sadistically abusive husband, Jace Vanderhuff embarks on a journey that’ll lead him into a dangerous realm... Continue Reading →
Title: Holding Out for a Fairy Tale (Least Likely Partnership: Book Two) Author: A.J. Thomas Narrator:: Jeff Gelder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 33 Minutes At a Glance: I wanted the audiobook to be as exciting as the book itself, but this performance left me wanting. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When his... Continue Reading →
Titles: Enigma and Blood and Dirt Author: Lloyd A. Meeker Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 54 and 148 Pages At a Glance: I have definitely become a fan of Lloyd A. Meeker and the Russ Morgan Mystery series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurbs: Enigma: Who’s blackmailing the high-profile televangelist whose son was famously cured of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ghost Makes Three (The Ghost at the B&B: Book Two Author: KC Kendricks and Christiane France Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 61 Pages At a Glance: I find this to be humorous and really light reading. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Michael Brooks’ life took an unexpected direction when he found the Taylor mansion,... Continue Reading →
Title: Double Cross Author: Shannon West Publisher: Dark Hollows Press Pages/Word Count: 107 Pages At a Glance: Double Cross is a little different from West’s usual work, subject-wise, but still follows her writing style, which is always spot on. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When F.B.I. agent Ryan Tucker gets the job of escorting a federal... Continue Reading →
Title: Outcast Cowboys Author: Sarah Masters Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 202 Pages At a Glance: I was not disappointed in this page-turner at all. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: What's His Passion? You can run but you can’t hide. Problems have a habit of following you, even if it’s only inside your head. Ross decides... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood & Tears (Flesh: Book Three) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 244 Pages At a Glance: Ethan Stone gives us an in-depth and well deserved story about Gabriel Vargas and FBI Agent Andrew Bradley in Blood & Tears. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The last thing Gabe Vargas wants to do after... Continue Reading →
Title: Half Moon House Author: Theo Fenraven Publisher: Voodoo Lily Press Pages/Word Count: 175 Pages At a Glance: Once again Theo Fenraven gives us a thoughtful story. Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Abandoned by an industry that has been decimated by the economy, and struggling in a marriage that isn’t quite the stuff of... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunset Lake Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 320 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend Sunset Lake to you. It is an amazing piece of work. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Reverend Brian Lucas has a secret his congregation in the Nine Mile Methodist Church knows nothing about, and he’d really like... Continue Reading →
Title: Bartender, P.I. Author: Ethan Stone Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 2 Hours and 32 Minutes At a Glance: What great P.I.s Linc and Brady made in solving the big mystery! Just be prepared to snicker! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When hockey star Linc Carpenter is banned from playing his beloved sport, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadows Fall Author: JK Hogan Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 293 Pages At a Glance: One thing that really stood out for me is that JK Hogan puts a lot into developing her secondary characters. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: A gift—or curse—gives Titus McGinty the unwanted ability to talk to ghosts. When he... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons for Idle Tongues Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 247 Pages At a Glance: Just when you think you might have it all figured out… That would be a no. I love it! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Cambridge, 1910 Amateur detectives Jonty Stewart and Orlando Coppersmith seem to have nothing more... Continue Reading →
Title: Damages Incurred (Bound: Book Four) Author: J.R. Gray Publisher: Evernight Publishing Pages/Word Count: 265 Pages At a Glance: Anyone who’s been following this series from the beginning will find all Damages Incurred's loose ends really do is leave you ready for book five. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Their world is crumbling on the King’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Heat Trap (The Plumber’s Mate: Book Three) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 255 Pages At a Glance: I think fans will be pleased with this one, despite a few glitches here and there. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: It’s been six months since plumber Tom Paretski was hit with a shocking revelation... Continue Reading →
Title: Drama Queen (A Nicky and Noah Mystery) Author: Joe Cosentino Publisher: Lethe Press Pages/Word Count: 196 Pages At a Glance: Drama Queen is a comedic and cozy little murder mystery with a side of romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It could be curtains for college theatre professor Nicky Abbondanza. With dead bodies popping up... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hit Man Cometh Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 178 Pages At a Glance: All in all, a fun and exciting read. Well worth the experience. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Mick is a hit man sent after Gavin. Can Gavin, an ex-conman and a shifter, convince Mick they should join forces... Continue Reading →
Title: No Boundaries (Phoenix Inc.: Book One) Author: SE Jakes Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 187 Pages At a Glance: Highly satisfying and definitely not the last book I’ll read by this talented author. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: When your past closes in, running isn’t always an option… The jobs Marcus Lowry works for at... Continue Reading →
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