Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Broken Pieces Author: Ruby MacIntyre Publisher: Loose Id Length: 219 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: A strong beginning that lost some of its flare as the story progressed. Even so, it was still a pretty solid story within the ABO universe which I would recommend to lovers of the shifter trope.... Continue Reading →
Title: Skin Author: Christian Baines Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 151 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: Christian Baines kept me on the hook in the slow and clever revelation of Skin’s characters, and then threw out a surprise twist at the end that was a nice payoff to my perseverance. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: King of the Fire Dancers (Shift Happens: Book One) Author: S.T. Sterlings Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 257 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Though the beginning was slower paced, I could see something was building and gradually taking form, so I kept at it. I was rewarded once the pacing picked up, and now... Continue Reading →
Title: Bound by Thorns (Dragon Souls: Book Three Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Carina Press Length: 223 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Contemporary At a Glance: I will say that this one was a mixed bag for me. It drags a bit to begin with, but once these two men are definitely established as a couple on... Continue Reading →
Title: When First I Met My King (The Arthur Trilogy: Book One) Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 138 Pages Category: Historical Fantasy At a Glance: When First I Met My King is yet another title to add to my ever-growing list of lovely reads by this author, and the next in the trilogy can’t... Continue Reading →
Title: The Keeper Author: Kiernan Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: The story grabbed me quickly with a strong beginning, but unfortunately, it didn’t continue and didn’t quite deliver for me. Though, I think some of it was more my issues than the story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Hiding From Two (Soul Match: Book Three) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 149 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, BDSM, Ménage At a Glance: A much awaited sequel with Morgan’s story in the Soul Match series! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Embracing destiny was never meant to be easy. Morgan can’t figure out where he belongs anymore... Continue Reading →
Title: Fall into the Black (A Planet Called Wish: Book Three) Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 145 pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A wonderful sequel that questions whether or not rules can truly be black or white with no shades in between. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Sometimes there’s a difference between duty and doing... Continue Reading →
Title: The Brimstone Journals: Collection One (Brimstone: Book Five) Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 284 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: A strange but delightful mix of genres in a ton of short stories involving an established crew. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The Brimstone. Cargo ship, hive of thievery and profiteering. Captained by... Continue Reading →
Title: Nocturne (Hours of the Night: Book Two) Author: Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 300 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: Nocturne, book two in Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt's Hours of the Night series, is next level entertaining and suspenseful. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It's Mardi Gras, cher, but this... Continue Reading →
Title: By Fairy Means or Foul: A Starfig Investigations Novel Author: Meghan Maslow Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 280 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A fun little fantasy romp with some surprising depth. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: The last thing half-dragon, half-fairy private investigator Twig Starfig wants to do is retrieve a stolen enchanted horn... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitten by Desire (Regent’s Park Pack: Book Three) Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 311 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Contemporary, Shifters At a Glance: I've enjoyed every single book so far in the Regent's Park Pack series, but this book is my hands down favorite yet. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Two lovers from... Continue Reading →
Title: Fortitude Smashed (The Camellia Clock Cycle: Book One) Author: Taylor Brooke Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 346 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Fortitude Smashed is a wonderful romance that was well-paced, thoughtful and intense. Unfortunately, the novel was left unfinished when it came to evolving the premise upon which the entire story was based.... Continue Reading →
Title: Sūnder (Darksoul: Book One) Author: Lexi Ander Publisher: Self Published Length: 320 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Mpreg At a Glance: Perfect for those who like a bit of aliens in their romance. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: If Sūnder Alārd had been born female he would have been cherished for being faeborn—born with magick—and his birth... Continue Reading →
Title: The Half Wolf Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 193 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Jay Northcote's first dance with shifters is a good one. He built a world that wasn't so different from our own. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Mate, family, pack, home… can Quinn and Kellan have it all?... Continue Reading →
Title: Hexslayer (Hexworld: Book Three) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 344 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense, Historical At a Glance: Yet another excellent addition to the Hexworld series, Nick and Jamie's enemies-to-lovers story is romantic and fraught---of course, because this is a Jordan L. Hawk book--with danger and mayhem, and is lush in... Continue Reading →
Title: Out of the Woods Author: TJ Land Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 95 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, New Adult At a Glance: An interesting concept of a story and well-written characters I actually didn’t like. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: There’s a corpse in the mushroom patch. Ruth isn’t bothered; she collects dead things in jars under... Continue Reading →
Title: The Long Past & Other Stories Author: Ginn Hale Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 225 Pages Category: Historical, Alt Worlds, Steampunk At a Glance: Ginn Hale is, simply put, a master of unique and incredible Alt U fantasy. I don’t devour her work as much as I work hard to savor every word of... Continue Reading →
Title: Behind the Mask Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Adventure At a Glance: A quick and enjoyable read. Not too deep, which would be nearly impossible in such a short number of pages, but packing a fun little punch nonetheless. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: He keeps his true identity hidden,... Continue Reading →
Title: Hunter Omega Author: Liv Rider Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 148 Pages Category: Mpreg, Paranormal/Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Fantastic story about a werewolf and his best friend/high school love who just happens to be a werewolf hunter. What could go wrong? Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Hunting werewolves is hard. Falling in love with one is... Continue Reading →
Title: Ethan (True: Book One) Author: Rowan McBride Publisher: Loose Id (FREE Download) Length: 37 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This quick little read packed quite a punch and was extremely enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Ethan is a shapeshifter whose life force is rooted in the ability to love. When he is... Continue Reading →
Title: Green's Hill Werewolves Vol 2 (Little Goddess Series) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 220 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A satisfying addition to the series for my inner completionist. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: After a rocky start and some unexpected battles, Teague Sullivan may have found a home at Green’s Hill.... Continue Reading →
Title: Silken Heart (Tales of Amaranth: Book Eight) Author: Thom Lane Publisher: Loose Id Length: 114 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Another book from the world of Amaranth? Yes please! Great new characters and an appearance from two old favorites. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Ander wakes in a strange bed, in absolute darkness. He has... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord of the White Hell: Book Two Author: Ginn Hale Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 346 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Lord of the White Hell: Book Two was a crazy, amazing, wondrous ride. It’s exciting. Thrilling. Completely engaging and incredible. And, the last two chapters were so hair-raising and intense! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
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