Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Pill Bugs of Time (Offbeat Crimes: Book Two) Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 90 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: I am officially hooked on this series and the quirky, creative and fun world that Angel Martinez has built. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Relationship and communication issues plague Officer Vikash... Continue Reading →
Title: Slave for Two (Soul Match: Book One) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 155 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, BDSM, Menage At a Glance: A new series from Morticia Knight? Yes, please! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: What is destined cannot be changed. Chris has had a monumentally bad month. First, an aggressive band of aliens invaded... Continue Reading →
Title: Kazia (Dark Servant II: Book One) Author: A.C. Ellas Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 117 Pages (Kindle) Category: Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: A.C. Ellas is a master storyteller in the fantasy fiction genre. Her worlds are complicated, her main characters are complicated, her scene building is complicated, but that just makes her books that... Continue Reading →
Title: Junk Mage Author: Elliot Cooper Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 49 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk At a Glance: Despite my not being able to muster up a deeper investment in the world and its characters, this story does make up for that in imagination and heart and sentimental intention. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When technomancer... Continue Reading →
Title: The City of Seven Gods Author: Andrew J. Peters Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 218 Pages Category: Spec Fic At a Glance: Peters delivers another world rich with details from the ancient past, and with a compelling LGBT twist. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Kelemun was bought from his peasant parents to tend the inner... Continue Reading →
Title: Vespers (Hours of the Night: Book One) Authors: Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 319 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal/Urban Fantasy At a Glance: As book one of a series goes, Vespers excelled at doing what it was meant to do—drawing me into the world the authors have created, hooking me on its... Continue Reading →
Title: Werewolf’s Tale and a Druid’s Sword (I.O.N.: Book Two) Author: Lexi Ander Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 213 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: While this one dragged a bit for me, it’s still a wild ride that kept me guessing and hoping from start to finish. Reviewed By: Sadonna... Continue Reading →
Title: Mad Lizard Mambo (Kai Gracen: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 240 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Go get this book RIGHT. HECKIN'. NOW. It's a visceral urban fantasy adventure (with the barest flavor of future romance) set in a fascinating world peopled by compelling characters. Reviewed By: Cassie... Continue Reading →
Title: Little Wolf (A Being(s) in Love Story) Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 55 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I am still enthralled with this worthwhile series, and thankfully, a skilled narrator was able to hold my interest through a VERY long book.... Continue Reading →
Title: Flux (Ennek Trilogy: Book Two) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: While this book didn’t hook me quite like Stasis did, getting to see Ennek and Miner grow their connection to each other was still a beautiful thing. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: 2nd Edition Ennek, the... Continue Reading →
Title: Chasing Sunrise (Darkmore Saga: Book One) Author: Lex Chase Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 280 Pages Category: Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal At a Glance: Dark paranormal fiction with a splash of erotica and a dash of torture. Perfect for those really dark motherf***ers. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: 2nd Edition The once glorious aisa kingdom of Darkmore... Continue Reading →
Title: Never Lose Your Flames Author: Francis Gideon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 310 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: From beginning to end, I was engrossed in this action packed paranormal adventure. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Cop-turned-bounty-hunter Gabe Dominguez is hired to capture firestarter Nat Wyatt. For a dragon-shifter like Gabe, apprehending Nat... Continue Reading →
Title: Trampling in the Land of Woe (The Patron Saints of Hell: Vol. One) Author: William Galaini Publisher: Scarlet River Press Length: 358 Pages Category: Steampunk, Fantasy At a Glance: Trampling in the Land of Woe is a bit like the book author Lewis Carroll might have written if he'd sat down with ink and... Continue Reading →
Title: Looking for Group Author: Alexis Hall Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 341 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary, Fantasy, Comedy At a Glance: Gamers will obviously go crazy for this book…but anyone who loves NA, sweet, funny romances, or wants to try something that is unique and extremely well-written, should give this a shot. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Crisped + Sere (Immemorial Year: Book Two) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 340 Pages Category: Science Fiction At a Glance: Crisped + Sere is a post-apocalyptic tour de force and a most worthy sequel in the Immemorial Year Series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Twenty-one days. In a world ravaged by fire and... Continue Reading →
Title: Wriggle & Sparkle Author: Megan Derr Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 319 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Genderfluid, Bisexual, Pansexual At a Glance: Another phenomenal job of world building by Megan Derr, with a new take on paranormal that was quite enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Lynn is a kraken shifter in every... Continue Reading →
Title: Wet Heat Author: R.D. Hero Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 107 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller, BDSM At a Glance: I found this to be an entertaining story with some new twists on the werewolf, and especially the Alpha/Beta/Omega cannon. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Most omega werewolves want a mate and pups, but Lee Aung... Continue Reading →
Title: Native Wind (Native Ingenuity: Book One) Author: A.M. Burns Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 216 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: A fantastic western steampunk tale with a focus on Native folklore. Reviewed By: Brock Blurb: After his family is killed by thieves, sole survivor Trey McAlister is taken in by a nearby Comanche clan.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Green's Hill Novellas Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 220 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: A perfect example of Amy Lane's usual storytelling style: Poignant, gripping, and with a happy ending that has to be earned. If you love the Green's Hill series, or a little angst in your... Continue Reading →
Title: Full Circle: Forester Triad Act Three Author: Blaine D. Arden Publisher: Cayendi Press Length: 140 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mystery, Polyamory At a Glance: The romantic payoff at the end of this trilogy was worth the five years it took to get it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: “I have great responsibilities, but my path ahead... Continue Reading →
Title: Light Shaper (Haven Prime: Book Two) Author: Albert Nothlit Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 340 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This series is perfect for those who love science fiction thrillers, with a smattering of horror. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: When a greedy despot discovers a powerful piece of ancient technology, he has no... Continue Reading →
Title: Hexbreaker (Hexworld: Book One) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 36 minutes Category: Historical, Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The way James brings Cicero and Tom and all the colorful and varied characters in this world to life is nothing short of eargasmic. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Tantalus Author: Albert Nothlit Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 150 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Action/Thriller At a Glance: Nothlit is the master of suspense in this science fiction thriller where a young man finds himself on a strange world, in the middle of intrigue and danger. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: In the aftermath of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Silvers Author: J.A. Rock Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 346 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Alt U At a Glance: I think you will find that this is a spectacular story of survival and, yes, love. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: What humans want from the Silver Planet is water. What they find is a race of humanoids who... Continue Reading →
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