Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Tie ‘Em Up, Hold ‘Em Down Author: Carolina Valdez Publisher: JMS Books Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I had my moments where I enjoyed the story, but overall I ended up disappointed. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: They knew it was dangerous to be gay in the all-male, macho world of... Continue Reading →
Title: Prince of the Playhouse (Love in Laguna: Book Three) Author: Tara Lain Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: K.C. Kelly’s narration is top notch, and made this story better. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Driven by his desire to become a successful fashion... Continue Reading →
Title: Defiant Revival Author: L. Rockwood Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 Pages Category: Fairy Tale/Fantasy At a Glance: While I admire the ambition of this debut novel, the story itself fell short for me. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: To free the kingdom from the depravity of Cardinal Aldrious, Prince Micah Helvendeere must take his rightful... Continue Reading →
Title: Liam (The Atherton Pack: Book One) Author: Toni Griffin Narrator: Nick Flint Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Run Time: 2 hours and 17 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Though Liam left me disappointed, the narration actually enhanced the story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After a long night at work, all pastry chef Declan Morgan... Continue Reading →
Title: Come Sail Away Author: Riley Long Publisher: MLR Press Length: 53 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Erotica At a Glance: I wanted to love Come Sail Away. I wanted it to be good. Ugh. But the blurb is more exciting than the book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Ryan meets the man of his dreams while... Continue Reading →
Title: The Real You (Wardens of the Guild: Book One) Author: N.J. Nielsen Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 126 Pages Category: Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: Unfortunately, this story fell short of what I had expected and just didn’t click for me. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: The age-old war between good and evil is bringing changes,... Continue Reading →
Title: Open Seating Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had a really hard time with this book, but I made myself finish it—and I do mean made. And, I was left with the feeling that it was ok. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Seth Wilder lost... Continue Reading →
Title: The Boy Next Door (2nd Edition) Author: Kate McMurray Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, this book didn’t do it for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Life is full of surprises and, with luck, second chances. After his father’s death, Lowell leaves the big city to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Pirate’s Cove (Portland’s Men: Book Two) Author: Michelle King Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 83 Pages At a Glance: While stronger than the first book in this series, I was left vaguely unsatisfied by this rushed story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jamie loves Morgan and he has for years. He just couldn't tell... Continue Reading →
Title: After the Snap Author: Peyton Miller Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 392 Pages At a Glance: There is promise in this debut novel, but there are a lot of issues that piled up and made me roll my eyes way too much. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Seth Mercer is at the top of his game... Continue Reading →
Title: A Forced Silence Author: Cate Ashwood Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 47 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Scott R. Smith does an amazing job with the material he’s been given. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: For paramedic Adam Carson, his world is lights and sirens and... Continue Reading →
Title: Against the Rules (Boundaries: Book Two) Author: A.R. Barley Publisher: Carina Press Length: 169 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, BDSM At a Glance: While this book might work on every level for some readers, it failed to deliver for me. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Kelly O'Connor's out of control. An RA at Halton University, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Nanny Dearest Author: Shawn Bailey Publisher: MLR Press Length: 86 Pages At a Glance: If the author wanted to write this cute premise of a story with a female protagonist, Nanny Dearest would have been darling. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When it comes to picking a mate baby knows best. Cosmetician Hunter Monroe is... Continue Reading →
Title: Forged in Trust Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 51 minutes At a Glance: John Solo is a very good narrator; however, with the content of this book that could only take me so far. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Dr. Ethan Marshall is the young... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Joy, Heartache and Pain Author: John H. Ames Publisher: Ai Press Pages/Word Count: 207 Pages At a Glance: While I admire this author’s ability to represent young adult gay themes, this particular anthology did not meet my expectations. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A collection of new entwined stories by best-selling Young Adult author,... Continue Reading →
Title: Prince of the Playhouse (Love in Laguna: Book Three) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages At a Glance: I wish I could recommend this one. I really wanted to love Ru’s story. But, the delivery was just so over the top, and there were so many moments that I couldn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Haven’s Revenge (Caddo Norse: Book One) Author: Phetra H. Novak Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 300 pages At a Glance: A unique take on the shifter genre that was interesting, however, wasn’t for me. Blurb: Haven Naranjo is a proud Caddo Indian, with a frightening past. He was a mere fifteen year old boy when... Continue Reading →
Title: The Water Thief Author: Jane Kindred Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 281 Pages At a Glance: If this review sounds a bit messed up… Well, that’s how The Water Thief made me feel after I finished reading it. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: It takes a con to expose a con. But this con could... Continue Reading →
Title: The President's Husband Author: Michael Murphy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: An interesting premise that fell a bit flat for me. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When an assassin’s bullet strikes his predecessor, Grayson Alexander becomes the first openly gay President of the United States and his husband, David Hammond,... 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: Cookies for Courting Author: Amber Kell Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 13 minutes At a Glance: Overall, I was disappointed with this story, but Michael Stellman did a great job with the narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After his sister’s death, businessman Marshall Hunter gains custody of his niece. Unused... Continue Reading →
Title: Stepping Through Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 52 Pages Rating: 2 Stars Blurb: Cameron Wheeler’s life is all mapped out: he’ll finish business school, return home to Vermont, get a job, and marry his high-school girlfriend. He’s packed away what he really wants—a career as a musician—because he knows it’s never... Continue Reading →
Title: It's Not Easy Author: Nic Starr Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 130 Pages Rating: 2 Stars Blurb: Ben Cooper gave up on following his dreams to keep the peace in his family. Best friend Spencer Henderson has always been Ben’s rock. For Spence, who is in love with Ben, supporting Ben always came first,... Continue Reading →
Title: It's Not Easy Author: Nic Starr Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 130 Pages Rating: 2 Stars Blurb: Ben Cooper gave up on following his dreams to keep the peace in his family. Best friend Spencer Henderson has always been Ben’s rock. For Spence, who is in love with Ben, supporting Ben always came first,... Continue Reading →
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