Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Angel of 13th Street (2nd Edition) Author: Eden Winters Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Pages/Word Count: 202 Pages At a Glance: The Angel of 13th Street gives you a good hit right to the feels. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Noah Everett shed his rent boy existence for a bar and helping young men get... Continue Reading →
Title: Pura Vida Author: Sara Alva Narrator: Joseph Northton Publisher: Self-published Run Time: 2 hours and 23 minutes At a Glance: A strong narrator reading one of my favorite novellas by a talented author—this one is worth picking up. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Simon has found himself in an open relationship for the summer—though not... Continue Reading →
Title: Say it with Ink (The Seattle Chronicles) Author: C.C. Dado Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 61 Pages At a Glance: What I loved about Say it with Ink was that it was sweet, with some angst thrown in to remind me what it was like to be in love at that age, and I... Continue Reading →
Title: Play On (A Glasgow Lads Novella) Author: Avery Cockburn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 140 Pages At a Glance: This sweet and slightly angsty start to the Glasgow Lads series is a must-read for fans of Avery Cockburn’s boys. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Duncan Harris is on the edge. Scandal has shredded his LGBT soccer... Continue Reading →
Title: Foxes Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 274 Pages At a Glance: I cannot say enough about this stunning novel. I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When Dashiel’s body is found dumped on an East London wasteland, his best friend Danny sets out to find the killer. But... Continue Reading →
Title: Tackling the Tight End (A Novel in the Long Pass Chronicles) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 245 Pages At a Glance: Ms. Lain sure knows how to pack a sexy punch. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Everyone wants the best for SCU student and tight end Raven Nez—and they know exactly what... Continue Reading →
Title: The Music of the Spheres Author: Chase Potter Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages At a Glance: The Music of the Spheres is such a great story of friends to lovers. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: An athlete and introvert from a family touched by loss, Ryan Mattson splits his life between reading and spending... Continue Reading →
Title: Reeling Through the Fall Author: Zarah Detand Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 115 Pages At a Glance: Reeling Through the Fall is a nice little tale to dig into when you’re looking for a bit of angst and a sweet resolution. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Three years. It's been three years since Sven made the... Continue Reading →
Title: No! Jocks Don’t Date Guys (The Jock Series: Book Two) Author: Wade Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 294 Pages At a Glance: I think this was a good follow up to the first book in the series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: What is a sexy soccer stud supposed to do when “following family... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Like Thunder (Something Like Series: Book Six) Author: Jay Bell Narrator: Kevin R. Free Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 17 hours and 27 minutes At a Glance: An excellent writer and an excellent narrator=perfection! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: This isn't a coming out story. Nor is it the tale of a lonely heart-seeking companionship.... Continue Reading →
Title: Driven Snow (A Pennymaker Tale) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: I love how Tara Lain took this fairytale theme and turned the story into a wonderful M/M contemporary fantasy romance. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Young Snowden “Snow” Reynaldi is brilliant, beautiful, and alone. Though he’s shy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Twofer Author: Daisy Harris Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 176 Pages At a Glance: Not my favorite book by this author, but an interesting take on two guys who want to play the same role. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bottoms up! If a college freshman can’t get laid in sun-drenched Miami, he’s doing something... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Like Lightning: Volume 5 Author: Jay Bell Narrator: Kevin R. Free Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 18 minutes At a Glance: Jay Bell and Kevin R. Free are both talented craftsmen. What a great combination! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Never stop running. No matter how often life trips you up or... Continue Reading →
Title: Hiding Things Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 71 Pages At a Glance: Hiding Things is one to add to your bookshelf if you are looking for a sweet coming of age story with a lovely happy ever after ending. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Mason Downing is good at a lot of things,... Continue Reading →
Title: Sex, Love, and Videogames Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: The story was a bit of a ramble for me, but there were definitely some winning elements to this installment. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Shy guy Jed Carter has always felt invisible next to his charismatic older... Continue Reading →
Title: Level Hands (Bend or Break: Book Four) Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 293 Pages At a Glance: With Level Hands, Amy Jo Cousins shows us once again how well she can write young guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When it comes to love, there’s no such thing as smooth sailing.... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Clarity (Moments in Time: Book Three) Author: Karen Stivali Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 114 Pages At a Glance: A slightly disappointing final chapter to this story that I wish I had enjoyed more. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Spending the summer together on Fire Island brought Collin and Tanner closer than ever,... Continue Reading →
Title: Maps Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 71 Pages At a Glance: Go read this, guys. SO. Cute. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: If Maps ruled the world, his best pal Benji would be court jester, and every day would celebrate a new experiment. No, scratch that. If Maps ruled the world, his best... Continue Reading →
Title: Anything Could Happen Author: B.G. Thomas Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 32 Minutes At a glance: This was a good read but I didn’t think it was a great read. Charlie David, on the other hand, brought this book to life. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Moving to Kansas City... Continue Reading →
Title: Being True Author: Jacob Z. Flores Narrator: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 40 Minutes At a glance: This book hit all the right notes in all the right places. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Truman L. Cobbler has not had an easy life. It’s bad enough people say he looks... Continue Reading →
Title: Billy Goat Stats (A DIY Family Story) Author: John C. Houser Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: An outstanding novel, and one I’m delighted to share with you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Back from summer basketball camp and starting at Hoosier State on an athletic scholarship, Billy is looking forward... Continue Reading →
Title: Toy with Me (The Secrets Collection) Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Blanket Fort Press Pages/Word Count: 11000 Words At a Glance: Toy with Me earns a solid “A” in the short story telling department. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Aaron is hiding something in his drawers—but that’s not his only secret. When he moves in with... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning from the Master (Manse: Bound By Lies 0.5) Author: Lynn Kelling Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing Pages/Word Count: 50 Pages At a Glance: A young man’s erotic journey into the world of Dominance and submission. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Most things in life come easily to eighteen-year-old Jenner Parrish, who’s on track to inherit... Continue Reading →
Title: Sam Dorsey and His First Days in College (Turning 16: Book 3.1) Author: Perie Wolford Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 140 Pages At a Glance: Fun, funny, and melancholy—this series should be labeled Required Reading in its genre. Reviewed By: Tina Blurb: Part 1: THE FIRST DAYS IN COLLEGE Sam worked so hard to get... Continue Reading →
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