Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Riverdance Anthology Authors: Morwen Navarre, Lynn Townsend, L.J. Hamline, Dale Cameron Lowry, Asta Idonea Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 99 Pages At a Glance: On the whole this is a nice anthology; the stories are fanciful and hit a distinctly Irish note. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Riverdance is a compilation of all things Irish.... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadowlands Author: Charlie David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 180 Pages At a Glance: If you know Charlie David as an actor and audiobook narrator, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you introduce yourselves to him as an author too; at least if Shadowlands is anything to go by. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Shadowlands is... Continue Reading →
Title: Brass Rags Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 30 Pages At a Glance: JL Merrow takes the reader on a humorous little romp back in time. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: In early twentieth century England, a good valet can be damned hard to come by -- at least, when one’s requirements are... Continue Reading →
Title: There’s Something About a Kilt Author: Schuyler L'Roux Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 38 Pages At a Glance: A great little smutty short! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: It’s a hellaciously hot day in Minneapolis and all Thom wants to do is enjoy his ice cream and forget about the stacks of essays waiting for... Continue Reading →
Title: Sex and Candy Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 50 Pages At a Glance: Sex and Candy is a sweet and sexy interlude with a couple whose love for each other is big, even if their story isn’t. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Sex and Candy Lee may be in a relationship with Tony,... Continue Reading →
Title: Guardian Author: Jordan Taylor Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: For a short book, this one packs a wallop in the emotion department. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: On a blustery November day in London, Gavin catches a bus from Waterloo Station to his office. He makes this journey five days a... Continue Reading →
Title: All a Steer Can Do Is Try Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 34 Pages At a Glance: Good for a short read but could have been better. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Clifford Ames is almost forty years old, and his ever-patient dog, Bambi Turgelson, is his only friend. Why? Because his... Continue Reading →
Title: Free Falling Author: Emery C. Walters Publisher: JMS Books/Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: 41 Pages At a Glance: Free Falling was all over the place and difficult to sink my teeth into. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Evan has family problems. He has a special-needs brother whom he adores and clueless parents. His senior class writing... Continue Reading →
Title: Wood (A PsyCop Short: Book 3.2) Author: Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: JCP Books Pages/Word Count: 17 Pages At a Glance: Wood simply proves that size doesn’t matter. Though, where this series is concerned, I’ve gotta say that bigger is always just a little bit better. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Victor Bayne might not be... Continue Reading →
Title: Submitting to the Clan Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 43 Pages At a Glance: In a short forty-three pages, Submitting To His Clan still manages to be packed full of emotion. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Cast out from his clan, ice dragon Avery is searching for a new home when he... Continue Reading →
Title: Conversation Hearts Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 31 Pages At a Glance: Conversation Hearts is yummy—just like the candy!—because it dares to be a little different. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It’s Valentine’s Day, and grad student—and male escort—Levi Barron expects to spend his evening with a client who’s paying him for... Continue Reading →
Title: Full Moon Dating: Gage and Hamish Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: I really liked this short and very hot story – so much so that I promptly went out and bought the rest of the stories in this series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Cat shifter Gage... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Miracles of a Recently Fallen Spruce (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 26 Pages At a Glance: What a fantastically hilarious and fun read this was! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Paxton Peterson’s favorite day of the year is his annual Gay Boy Christmas dinner. He’s checked... Continue Reading →
Title: Romancing the Bouncer Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 13k Words At a Glance: I really enjoyed Romancing the Bouncer but would have liked it to be just a bit longer. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Bennett "Ben" Pachowski has been a bouncer at Throwbacks for years. He likes his job, though he... Continue Reading →
Title: Romancing the Bouncer Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 13k Words At a Glance: I really enjoyed Romancing the Bouncer but would have liked it to be just a bit longer. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Bennett "Ben" Pachowski has been a bouncer at Throwbacks for years. He likes his job, though he... Continue Reading →
Title: A Serious Thing (Will & Patrick: Book 1.5) Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 36 Pages At a Glance: Annabelle Jacobs gives readers a sweet and FREE holiday treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Patrick has a plan, and he’ll go to great lengths to see it through. After three weeks apart due... Continue Reading →
Title: Reindeer Games Author: Kenzie Cade Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 68 Pages At a Glance: If you are looking for a nice little story filled with Christmas cheer and sexy men, then definitely take a chance on Reindeer Games. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Dashing von Stride has one thing on his mind:... Continue Reading →
Title: Best Laid Trap (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Rob Rosen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 24 Pages At a Glance: Fans of Rob Rosen will immediately latch on to his wickedly humorous writing style and slightly crazed characters. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Roy has a crush on Steve, so when a work-related ski... Continue Reading →
Hannah’s Big Night © Mary Calmes 2015 “Where are you going?” I asked my older brother as I walked into his room. “You’re not supposed to just come in here,” he snapped at me. “Yeah—yeah,” I said dismissively. “Where are you going?” He sighed irritably, which was my cue to leave it alone, leave him... Continue Reading →
Title: Easy Evenings (Mangrove: Book Four) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 77 Pages At a Glance: Several huge plot holes turned this novella from a sweet little romance into a rather confusing story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Lazlo Maguire doesn’t do relationships—he does transactions. Six months of the year, he’s an expensive rent... Continue Reading →
Title: Sightings Author: Kari Gregg Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: Sightings is a sweet romance with a nice little twist. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Quinn Laramie moved to Mill Valley to care for his sick Aunt Betsy. After her recovery, he invested hours once spent in hospitals hiking and exploring the... Continue Reading →
Title: Memento (A PsyCop Short) Author: Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: JCP Books Pages/Word Count: 22 Pages At a Glance: If you love the PsyCop series, don’t miss Memento. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Seasons change, and so do fashion trends. But in this heartstring-tugging PsyCop short, what’s beneath the clothes matters most. Do clothes make the... Continue Reading →
Title: Emily’s Magical Bejeweled Codpiece Author: B. Snow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 48 Pages At a Glance: I’m giving this short story a high recommendation for those who have a quirky sense of humor. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Tom, museum curator and expert in Renaissance jewelry, doesn’t think his boyfriend Peter is “The One.”... Continue Reading →
Title: All Man Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-published Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: Another cute and flirty story of an opposites attract variety, with enough surprises thrown in to keep us guessing. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: “You’re the sleek little sports car to my Land Rover.” From the moment Gareth walks through the... Continue Reading →
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