Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Three Hearts Author: Grace Duncan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 213 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Shifters, Mpreg At a Glance: I’ve been reading mpreg for years and this is one of the best stories I’ve come across! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Liam Scott is sick. That’s not supposed to be possible. As a wolf shifter, he’s supposed... Continue Reading →
Title: Skythane Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: An interesting concept, a fascinating world, and, overall, a good story but not without some bumps. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Jameson Havercamp, a psych from a conservative religious colony, has come to Oberon—unique among the Common Worlds—in search of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Countermind Author: Adrian Randall Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 286 Pages Category: Paranormal, Science Fiction At a Glance: I'm not even sure how to talk about this book, but if you like thriller/spec fic/conspiracy mixed in with your Sci Fi, this book is 100% for you. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: In a postprivacy future, secrets... Continue Reading →
Title: Union of the Snake Author: KC Burn Publisher: Self-Published Length: 87 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A complete gem of a self-published book. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: NOTE: Previously available in the Come Undone Anthology from Irksome Rebel Press. Zerek, a smuggler and rebel, has made a life’s work of trying to save his... Continue Reading →
Title: Treasure for Treasure (A Being(s) in Love Story) Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 357 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Ridiculously sweet slow burn. With dragons! Reviewed By: Caer Blurb: In the nineteenth century, the dragon Dìzhèn put the small coastal town of Everlasting under her protection. Her family was supposed... Continue Reading →
Title: Warlock in Training (Studies in Demonology: Book One) Author: TJ Nichols Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 226 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: WOW! The world building and emotion in this book bowled me over! Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Angus Donohue doesn’t want to be a warlock. He believes draining demons for magic is... Continue Reading →
Title: Mongrel Trilogy Bundle Author: K.Z. Snow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 475 Pages Category: Steampunk, Paranormal Fantasy At a Glance: I loved this series, folks. I’m so very glad I read it; and read it again. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: One day a shadow is cast on the Mechanical Circus, a rollicking seaside carnival where... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning to Want Author: Tami Veldura Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: Learning to Want is a riveting sci-fi story that kept me hooked till the very last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Khoram is an enforcer, a bodyguard, but his boss has just betrayed him. Now... Continue Reading →
Title: Spell Fall (The Warlock Brothers of Havenbridge: Book Four) Author: Jacob Z. Flores Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: An exciting and action packed addition to an already wonderful series, and I can’t wait to see what is in store for the Blackmoors next. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Chains of Their Sins (Taking Shield: Book Four) Author: Anna Butler Publisher: Glass Hat Press Length: 283 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I don’t think I’ve ever cried as often or as much while reading a book as I did with this one. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Shield Captain Bennet arrives on the Gyrfalcon... Continue Reading →
Title: Artificial Heart Author: T.A. Creech Publisher: JMS Books Length: 93 Pages Category: Science Fiction, Thriller At a Glance: The intriguing concept and world building ultimately winds up feeling like just the promising beginning to a larger story. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: In a future where the United States is slowly rebuilding itself, Omega Travis... Continue Reading →
Title: Darkness Rising (Yellowstone Wolves: Book Three) Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: It’s been a while since I’ve read a shifter book, but this was a good, solid story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The last thing Tobias, alpha of the small Greenview Pack, expects is... Continue Reading →
Title: Once Upon a Time in the Weird West Authors: Jamie Fessenden, Andrew Q. Gordon, Jana Denardo, Kim Fielding, Shira Anthony, Tali Spencer, Venona Keyes, Lex Chase, C.S. Poe, Nicole Kimberling, Ginn Hale, Astrid Amara, Langley Hyde Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 400 Pages Category: Historical Americas / Mystery/Suspense / Other Paranormal / Steampunk / Urban... Continue Reading →
Title: Makepeace (Taking Shield: Book Three) Author: Anna Butler Publisher: Self-Published (1st edition published by Wilde City Press) Length: 316 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A thrilling installment in the Taking Shield series that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Returning to duty following his long recovery from the... Continue Reading →
Title: Thick & Thin (THIRDS: Book Eight) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 95 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Charlie Cochet continues the intrigue and fluffy, hot goodness of the THIRDS series with this bridge novella. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: In a matter of days, Dex has been kidnapped, tortured, killed,... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Oranges Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: This is a thoroughly charming story made even better by expert and engaging narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jason Walker is a child star turned teen heartthrob turned... Continue Reading →
Title: Soothsayer Author: Cari Z. Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 184 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Romance At a Glance: With fun action and tantalizing world building, Soothsayer is another win from Cari Z. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Cillian Kelly can look into people’s eyes and see their fates. He’s running from a past filled with mistakes,... Continue Reading →
Title: Good as Gold (A Villainous Love Story) Author: T.J. Land Publisher: Self-Published Length: 207 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A fun, villainous love story with some unexpected twists and a thoroughly enjoyable plot. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Being the most powerful superhero in the world can get lonely. Ask the Golden Ranger. He’s still struggling... Continue Reading →
Title: Undertow (Whyborne & Griffin: Book 8.5) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 90 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical, F/F At a Glance: What a treat this novella was. These ninety pages pack a punch. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Note: This novella takes place at the same time as events in Fallow (Whyborne &... Continue Reading →
Title: The Inconvenient Pet (Alien Slave Masters: Book Five) Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 130 Pages Category: Sci-fi At a Glance: A new twist to a fantastic series! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When a distant planet’s ownership is in dispute, conquering aliens turn defiant human males into pampered sex slaves. Wen, a Travian cadet... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Fairies: The Collection Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 98 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy At a Glance: A fun look at fairies from the author of the Adrift series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Midsummer Nights Newly arrived at Oberon’s court, Puck has already made a name for himself through his wit, his wiliness, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Vampires, Demons & Priests, Oh My! (A Loving Nip: Book Eleven) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This was one of my favorites in this series for sure. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Just a little Love Bite: Accepting your past, for good or ill, is key... Continue Reading →
Title: Cutting Ties (Pack Born: Book Two) Author: C.M. Torrens Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 256 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: Not for the faint of heart! The Pack Born series takes a very dark turn. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: War is looming, and as the alpha, it falls to Dante to protect his... Continue Reading →
Title: From the Ashes (Fires of Redemption: Book One) Author: Xen Sanders Publisher: Entangled Publishing Length: 184 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: Easily one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Sociopath. Killer. Deviant. Monster, devoid of morals, incapable of human emotion. The villain known as Spark has... Continue Reading →
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