Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Unison Author: Vivien Dean Publisher: Amber Quill Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: Time travel and magic collide to right a wrong in history. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Freddie Valek is a dreamer. He dreams about the fantastic as a means to escape, about finding the perfect man, about anything his imagination... Continue Reading →
Title: Rise & Fall (THIRDS: Book Four) Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator:: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 47 Minutes At a Glance: Perfection…Simply perfection. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After an attack by the Coalition leaves THIRDS Team Leader Sloane Brodie critically injured, agent Dexter J. Daley swears to make Beck Hogan... Continue Reading →
Title: What’s In Your Box? (Djinn: Book One) Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 46 Pages At a Glance: Short story with a djinn, a vet with PTSD, and some cute moments. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Dale Edinger has just inherited a house from his aunt. It's a good thing too because traumatic shoulder damage... Continue Reading →
Title: Borderline Author: Pop Cherry Publisher: LoveLight Press Pages/Word Count: 85 Pages At a Glance: Loose threads and sketchy plot development overshadow this author’s obvious gift for writing a descriptive and vivid narrative. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When a rogue wolf is dropped to the tiles of Saren Lash's hall, the alpha Enforcer has no... Continue Reading →
Title: Sons of the Countryside Author: Jenni Michaels Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend this book, especially for those who love sci-fi/fantasy and who savor the rich uses of language. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: In the kingdom of Ailis, the Council removes all magicians from their family at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Flax’s Pursuit (AURA: Book Two) Author: Angel Martinez and Bellora Quinn Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 294 Pages At a Glance: Fantastic second book in the series with returning favorites and new characters. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: A murderer haunts the city, turning the unwary to stone. Between hunting this evil and corralling new arrivals, Flax... Continue Reading →
Title: Healing (Pandemus Chronicles: Book Two) Author: Grace R. Duncan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 75 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable read that I’d recommend if you’re sitting by the pool watching the kids or killing some time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: When Duncan stumbles into a pharmacy in search of something to fix... Continue Reading →
Title: Forbidden Monastery (Rage: Book One) Author: Sam C. Leonhard Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 310 Pages At a Glance: I was drawn to the darkness of this story, but was also delighted by the sweet humor. Reviewed By: Johanis Blurb: Rage is a seasoned assassin, and he lives by his own rules. One of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Pill Bugs of Time Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 62 Pages At a Glance: The Pill Bugs of Time is a funny little gem! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Vikash Soren, the perfect police officer except for his odd paranormal ability, never seems to lose his temper. Always serene and competent,... Continue Reading →
Title: Encounter (Encounters: Book One) Author: Perie Wolford Narrator:: William Turbett Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 3 Hours and 3 Minutes At a Glance: Encounter is a unique sci-fi story for Young Adults. Perie Wolford created a mystery with tension and excitement. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It's time to face the unknown. In an attempt to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Tide of War Author: Lori A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 371 Pages At a Glance: The Tide of War is straight up sci-fi at its best. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Lieutenant Commander Kyle West is one of Earth Fleet’s greatest fighter pilots. Every day, he leads his squadron into battle over... Continue Reading →
Title: Camp Hell (PsyCop: Book Five) Author: Jordan Castillo Price Narrator:: Gomez Pugh Publisher: JCP Books Run Time: 10 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: The PsyCop series is the perfect marriage of author and narrator. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Victor Bayne honed his dubious psychic skills at one of the first psych training... Continue Reading →
Title: Kithric’s Mountain (A Daily Dose Story) Author: Jessica Payseur Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 30 Pages At a Glance: A daily dose with a lot of bittersweet emotions. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Kithric, an aging dragon tamer, leads a solitary life atop his mountain, until the day he accidentally traps a dragon that is more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Lucky Strike Author: Jane Davitt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 202 Pages At a Glance: Lucky Strike was a book I’ll probably go back to read again and again. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Death’s a heartbeat away, but love is even closer. Flying a traveler to Leap celebrations on the luxury planet Crestal is... Continue Reading →
Title: A Most Unusual Courtship Author: Nancy M. Griffis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 32 Pages At a Glance: If the short prequel is any indication of the rest of the series, it’s going to be great. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Gerald Smithson, master leathersmith, has ample reason to distrust mages. He doesn't take their commissions and... Continue Reading →
Title: Spell Bound (The Warlock Brothers of Havenbridge: Book One) Author: Jacob Z. Flores Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages At a Glance: I can easily recommend this book for a wonderful escape for a few hours, with the bonus of more to come. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Mason Blackmoor just can’t compete with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Relics of Gods Author: Yeyu Length: 350 Pages Publisher: DSP Publications At a Glance: Overall, reading this book was a pleasant experience. Reviewed By: Johanis Blurb: What is worse: Being so broke you can barely afford food, getting hired for dangerous missions way out of your league, suffocating under mountains of unanswered questions—or wanting... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue on Black Author: Carole Cummings Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 380 Pages At a Glance: Blue on Black is an alternate universe, twisted history, sci-fi/fantasy/steampunkish feast for the imagination and senses. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Kimolijah Adani—Class 2 gridTech, beloved brother, most promising student the Academy’s ever had the privilege of calling their... Continue Reading →
Title: Mocker of Ravens (SPECTR Two: Book One) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 114 Pages At a Glance: If you’re already a fan of this series, I can't foresee any possible way that Book One in Series Two won’t be a big win for you. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Caleb has spent... Continue Reading →
Title: Oren’s Right (Tales of the Forest) Author: Blaine D. Arden Publisher: Cayendi Press Pages/Word Count: 65 Pages At a Glance: A beautiful tale of longing and need set in the world of Blaine D. Arden’s Forester series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Following his principles will break two hearts. Forester Veld loses a piece of... Continue Reading →
Title: Running with the Wind (Mermen of Ea: Book Three) Author: Shira Anthony Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: I loved the book. I absolutely, whole-heartedly recommend it. Go! Read! Now! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: With the final confrontation between the island and mainland Ea factions looming, Taren and Ian sail... Continue Reading →
Title: Murphy (F.I.S.T.S.: Book Two) Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 59 Pages At a Glance: Add another “W” to the win column for Sarge, Murphy, and Bey Deckard. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Sometimes when it seems like it’s too late, the right person comes along and opens your eyes… Murphy is the continuing... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord Heliodor’s Retirement (A Daily Dose 2015 Story) Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 52 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and sentimental story of second chances for two men approaching their golden years. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Unlikely hero Lord Adem Heliodor saved his queen’s life during the Screaming, a... Continue Reading →
Title: A Counselor Among Wolves (Leader Murders: Case Two) Author: Liv Olteano Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 230 Pages At a Glance: A worthy sequel that continues to draw the reader into a fantastically and realistically created shifter world. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Five dead leaders, their bodies arranged in a pentagram. Treason, lies, and... Continue Reading →
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