Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: New Game, Start Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 38 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: It’s hard to believe this story was only thirty-eight pages long. There was so much originality and awesome packed into those pages, I didn’t find it lacking; in fact, I would have gladly read two... Continue Reading →
Title: Throwaway Author: Jon Keys Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 45 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Throwaway is an easy and quick read, with a little drama and some heartfelt moments. I thought the author did a really nice job of giving insight into Garrett and Trevor’s characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Garrett escaped the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Coach Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 33 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Thom Collins’ stories never disappoint me. The Coach is a short story with a solid plot. Both Cole’s and Josh’s characters were well developed. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A routine assignment unlocks the secrets of his past. News... Continue Reading →
Title: Renewing the Fireworks (Wolves of Stone Ridge, #41.5) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 22 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This short, hot novella gives us a glimpse at the “softer side” of one of my favorite characters, Jared Templeton. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Renewing the fireworks can... Continue Reading →
Title: Testing the Limits (Daniel and Ryan: Book Nine) Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: As a whole, I hate serials, but this one grabbed me and wouldn’t let go. Mainly, Daniel and Ryan grabbed me and I am so glad they did. The writing is... Continue Reading →
Title: One More Helping Author: Nickie Jamison Publisher: JMS Books Length: 43 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The pacing was delightful, though the conclusion of the book seems a little rushed, and I would have liked to see it play out a little bit more. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Pizza has been part of... Continue Reading →
Title: What You Can’t Live Without Author: Eden Winters Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Despite its shorter length, What You Can’t Live Without is a complete story that gave me all the feels. I enjoyed the heck out of it. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Dr. Arnulfo Oliva is... Continue Reading →
Title: Whiskey Kisses Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 19k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked how the author painted the passing of time in this small village, and was very satisfied by how we left the two characters. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: In a small town about an hour's drive outside... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Paws Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 36 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: I would have loved to see more of the culture the author presented as we got only a bare glimpse into the life, touching only what was relevant to the plot. In so many ways I felt... 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: Bad Boys Get Detention Author: Jeff Erno Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 28 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bad Boys Get Detention is a quick splash of sexy fun, making for a quick and enjoyable read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Chris, a high school English teacher, finds himself distracted by a very unruly, know-it-all... Continue Reading →
Title: Playing with Fire Author: Jambrea Jo Jones Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: This is a great character driven short story. We get a solid beginning, middle, and ending all wrapped up in a short space of time. And, the characters are charming. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Ranch... Continue Reading →
Title: Unzipping 7D (Unzipped Shorts: Book Two) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotica At a Glance: What a fun little read. Quite hot and for the price, worth it. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Jordan Price is used to the boring wait in airports, given that he practically lives on... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unexpected Shot Authors: Caitlin Ricci and A.J. Marcus Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An Unexpected Shot reads as if the authors did a first draft but then did nothing to polish or clean up the story before publishing. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Darius has just retired as... Continue Reading →
Title: Fugue Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: JMS Books Length: 35 Pages Category: BDSM At a Glance: Fugue is a well-written BDSM snippet that will leave you a bit breathless and hungering for more. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Who is the master and who is the slave? In Rick R. Reed's tortuously sexy short story,... Continue Reading →
Title: A River of Time Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 38 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: If you haven’t read Dale Chase before, I highly recommend A River of Time. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: It's 1895 when Luke Straily returns to Gunnison, Colorado, after a twelve-year absence and reluctantly heads to... Continue Reading →
Title: New Lease Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: New Lease packs an emotional punch. One I enjoyed. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition Wade Porter spent his whole life in the shadow of a lover who doled out snippets of love and time as he saw... Continue Reading →
Title: Angel Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Length: 41 Pages Category: Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: I have loved this author’s work in the past, and am sure I will in the future, but this one was not up to the normal excellence I am used to in reading a JL Merrow story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: An Invitation Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 35 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This one was just OK for me. *sigh* It wasn’t terrible by any means. But, it wasn’t really memorable either. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: “I should put you over my knee and spank you for teasing me…” Jake’s new... Continue Reading →
Title: How the Other Half Lives (London Lads: Book Two) Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 65 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked How the Other Half Lives a lot. It’s short and sweet, the perfect sort of book when you’re looking for a quick fix of happy and romantic. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Permanently Legless Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books, LLC Pages: 22 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A short story that has everything and left me feeling satisfied. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Only half the man he used to be -- but maybe that’s enough The Taliban may have taken both Chris’s legs, but... Continue Reading →
Title: By Quarry Lake Author: Josephine Myles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 12k Words Category: Contemporary, Short Story At a Glance: I loved this little story for everything it is. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Still waters run deep… Tommy’s been away from his home in rural Somerset for three years. Long enough to sort out who he... Continue Reading →
Title: Buddy the Cat (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Sara Stark Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 22 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: A cat, a librarian, and a romance is the recipe for a cute story. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Noel is a lonely librarian who spends most of his time... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Marriage and a Baby Carriage (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance, Short Story At a Glance: This was so cute and the characters so charming that I was racing through it to see what would happen next. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
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