Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Ante Up Series: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Kim Fielding Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: True to form, Fielding takes a common trope and uses it to give the characters a unique feel. Much of the charm and color in the story comes... Continue Reading →
Title: Twice Bitten Author: Rayna Vause Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Overall this was a good book, a good premise that with a few tweaks, could’ve been a lot better. If you like good villains and a vampire that’s not necessarily a nice guy, give this one a shot.... Continue Reading →
Title: Midnight in Berlin Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: An entertaining and unpredictable take on the werewolf trope. Slightly gritty with a bit of humor and a hint of romance, it kept my attention to the last page. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: One bad... Continue Reading →
Title: Cold Like Snow Author: Sita Bethel Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 235 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: If you are looking for a supernatural erotica polyamorous romance, give this a try. If you are into a paranormal romance but not erotica, I’d suggest taking a pass. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When René moves into... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpha Heat Series: Heat of Love: Book Two Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 424 Pages Category: Paranormal, Omegaverse At a Glance: I enjoyed Alpha Heat immensely. I felt this was an excellent second novel that strengthened the series overall and left me hoping for an equally riveting third book yet to come.... Continue Reading →
Title: Thorns and Fangs Author: Gillian St. Kevern Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 353 Pages Category: Paranormal, Menage At a Glance: This is a long book, so if I had any warnings at all, it would be to carve out a good chunk of time and commitment to read this one. But if you do, you... Continue Reading →
Title: Slow Heat Series: Heat of Love: Book One Author: Leta Blake Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 7 minutes Category: Fantasy, Omegaverse, Mpreg At a Glance: Given the lengthy text, I felt Michael Ferraiuolo did a solid job bringing this novel, Slow Heat, to life. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Professor... Continue Reading →
Title: The Beginning Series: Sirius Wolves: Book Six Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Self-Published Length: 175 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Mpreg At a Glance: Even better than the previous book, this one pushes the stakes higher and many lives are at risk. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The Winter Circle is on the rise and the most... Continue Reading →
Title: Finn Series: Endangered Fae: Book One Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 181 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The story is solid plot-wise and never lagging when it comes to action or pacing. As always, Martinez proves what an excellent storyteller she is by weaving just enough fantasy together with a dash... Continue Reading →
Title: The Promise Series: Sirius Wolves: Book Four Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Self-Published Length: 139 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: I loved this book. Just as before, Victoria Sue knows how to keep readers on edge and leave them guessing until the end. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The time of Anubis is at hand. Working... Continue Reading →
Title: Incubus Adored Series: Gravidam: Book One Author: Ki Brightly Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 237 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mpreg At a Glance: I was full in with this story until that last twenty percent and then things went a bit wonky for me, but in the end there was enough there to make me want... Continue Reading →
Title: Feather and Scroll Series: The Shifters: Book Eleven Author: M.D. Grimm Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 154 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Well written and engaging, I could barely put the book down for the last two-thirds. All in all, a great read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Agent Pan has spent most of... Continue Reading →
Title: Lupine Road Author: Cal Matthews Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 277 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: I no-holds-barred loved these guys so much. Cal Matthews tells a story that in the hands of any other author might have been just an average paranormal romance, but thanks to their characterization, this book was elevated... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpha Blaze Series: Phoenyx Pack: Book One Author: Quinn Michaels Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 277 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mpreg At a Glance: I loved the pacing of this story and couldn’t get to the next page quick enough. The plot was different, and I loved how the main antagonist affected the pair’s relationship, both... Continue Reading →
Title: Cabaret Rollo Rouge Author: Sydney Blackburn Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 125 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: In essence, Cabaret Rollo Rouge was built on an interesting premise but had too little depth to really make it soar. I think this author has great potential to become an incredible writer,... Continue Reading →
Title: A New Beginning Series: Cascade City Pack: Book One Author: Rebecca James Publisher: JMS Books Length: 310 Pages Category: Not a winning read for me. If you are into werewolf stories, which I am, I would start with the River Wolf Pack series of books before reading this installment in the new series. Had... Continue Reading →
Title: Pyro's Accidental Shooting Series: Hounds of the Hunt: Book Two Author: Toni Griffin Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 340 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I love the complexity and depth that the author brings to her world and this story, but the ending felt a bit rushed and wasn’t as satisfying as I’d... Continue Reading →
Title: Once Upon a Western Shore Series: Tyack & Frayne: Book Nine Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 160 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: The Tyack & Frayne series is one of the finest examples of speculative fiction in the LGBTQ genre, and as long as there are books to be read set... Continue Reading →
Title: Kiss Me Forever Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book 17 Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Overall, this was a cute and interesting read; though admittedly, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Forever is too long to be alone. Professor Avery Cook... Continue Reading →
Title: Off the Beaten Path Author: Cari Z. Narrator: Jack Wesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 23 minutes Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Jack Wesley did a very good job with the story, changing his voice appropriately, in a way that the characters were easily separated. 3 stars for this nice... Continue Reading →
Title: Souls for Sale Authors: Asta Idonea and Nicki J. Markus Publisher: NineStar Press (2nd Edition) Length: 139 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Souls for Sale could have used a bit more focus on establishing who these characters were, what their backstories involved, and should have spent a bit more time on developing their... Continue Reading →
Title: Surfacing Secrets Series: Elemental Evidence: Book Three Authors: Bellora Quinn and Sadie Rose Bermingham Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This third installment in the Elemental Evidence series sees Jake and Mari facing their own personal turmoil. The mystery is well-plotted and gradually, Mari discovers more and more... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wolf's Man Friday Series: Nose to Tail Inc.: Book Two Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Julia Talbot has created an interesting, fascinating world of shifters, and I am really hoping that several of the secondary characters in this book get their own spotlight... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghost Wolf Author: Hurri Cosmo Publisher: Painted Hearts Publishing Length: 390 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: I have mixed feelings about the book. Overall, I would say that I would recommend it, just with a caveat. I did enjoy most of it and it’s got a good premise and storyline. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
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