Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: I Love You More Than Pierogi (A World of Love Story) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 101 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked this book a lot and recommend it if you're in the mood for something light and sweet. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Marek and Adrian dated in high... Continue Reading →
Title: Unforgiven Author: Ruth Clampett Publisher: Clampett Studio Length: 310 Pages Category: Contemporary, Drama At a Glance: I have a lot of feelings about this story. If I had to put a feeling into words, perhaps I would say “overwhelmed”. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Would you live a lie to hold onto the one you... Continue Reading →
Title: Runaway Rock Star (A States of Love Novella) Author: C.J. Anthony Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another enjoyable read from the States of Love series. I was glad I jumped on for the little Ohio road trip! I think you guys will like it, too. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Fierce Author: Rob Rosen Publisher: JMS Books Length: 294 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The plot is far-fetched and over the top in so many areas, so I basically just took a leap of faith and went with everything, even the completely unbelievable parts, and enjoyed myself immensely. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Lucas... Continue Reading →
Title: Icarus Ascending (LA Private Detectives: Book One) Author: Lee James Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 240 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Icarus Ascending is suspenseful, horrifying and gives us insight into the mind of a killer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kirk MacGregor loves to win—whether through his critically acclaimed oil paintings or on the... Continue Reading →
Title: Royal Service (Men in Love and at War: Book Five) Author: L.J. Collins Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 146 Pages Category: Erotica, Futuristic At a Glance: My only real criticism is that there were parts of the story where the author chose to tell us what happened over a period of time. But, as a... Continue Reading →
Title: Back Piece (Skin Deep Inc.: Book One) Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Swerve/Macmillan Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a hot, emotional story with awesome characters. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Colin Spencer is a tattoo artist with a past he’d prefer to keep a secret. Actually, he has a few secrets... Continue Reading →
Title: Soldier of Fortune Author: S.J. Frost Publisher: MLR Books Length: 151 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The story is predictable and the mystery just isn’t one, but I still enjoyed reading this book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Conrad Dane is a mercenary of many talents, but Lucas Hartman brings out his softer side,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Worst Werewolf Author: Jacqueline Rohrbach Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 150 Pages Category: Paranormal, Literary/Genre Fiction At a Glance: Read this if you are a diehard werewolf fan (the monster kind). Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: The werewolf said, “Race you to the road.” It was the last thing Tovin heard before his life became... Continue Reading →
Title: Moments Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 292 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the end, Moments became a half-finished novel for me with too many subtexts running concurrently that never resolved. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: An actor on possession charges, hell bent on destroying his own life meets a man who quietly works to make... Continue Reading →
Title: Just the Right Notes Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I enjoyed this book because I enjoyed Elliot and Graham, and I would have loved having just a little more from them. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Elliot is an up-and-coming architect who just opened his... Continue Reading →
Title: Seashores of Old Mexico Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 55 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In her own unique style of writing and storytelling, BA Tortuga gives readers a sweet short story about two men who are just finding each other. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After a bar fight gone horribly... Continue Reading →
Title: Sawyer (Torey Hope: The Later Years: Book Two) Author: A.D. Ellis Publisher: Self-Published Length: 372 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, I’d give this a thumbs up, although tilted slightly toward the middle. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Sawyer Morgan has a secret. Revealing his true feelings to his family could bring... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Tokens Author: Megan Derr Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 40 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: I quite enjoyed this short story revolving around an adorable little bloodthirsty demon with major possessive issues, and a romantic incubus with trust issues. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Chanda is the Lord of Honey Flower House,... Continue Reading →
Title: Taming War (A Loving Nip: Book Twelve) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 93 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This is an entertaining episode in this series, with a new twist that shifts the paradigm of mates, beloveds and animas. Recommended especially for fans of the series and Charlie Richards paranormal... Continue Reading →
Title: Counting Down (Counting #2) Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another frustrating episode for Marcus and Henry that keeps them off-kilter and needing to work together as a team. I liked this continuing story; we get a clear idea of Marcus’s fantasy about what’s going to... Continue Reading →
Title: Ardulum: First Don Author: J.S. Fields Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 248 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A gender-bending science fiction space odyssey! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Ardulum. The planet that vanishes. The planet that sleeps. Neek makes a living piloting the dilapidated tramp transport, Mercy’s Pledge, and smuggling questionable goods across systems blessed... Continue Reading →
Title: September (Pride and Joy: Book One) Author: Robert Winter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 290 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The first third or so of this May/December romance was slow-going for me, but I’m glad I stuck through and got to join David and Brandon on their journey to a well-deserved HEA. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Love After Love Author: Peter Styles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 156 Pages (plus the bonus novella, The CEO and the Artist) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With a bit more exposition, these two short novels could have been just about perfect, but what we do get is still pretty fine. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: After... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Cowboys and a Baby Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I find these Dreamspun Desires books to be a fun and happy diversion from real life—particularly these days. This story is a complete hoot! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: A little bundle of joy means... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Ring (Boxer: Book One) Author: Rie Warren Publisher: Self-Published Length: 268 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is an emotional and, at times, evocative novel. It is filled with a good portion of erotica, and MCs plagued with a lot of angst. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: The biggest fight of his... Continue Reading →
Title: By the Numbers Authors: Chris Owen and Tory Temple Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 158 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story grabbed my attention at the meet-cute and word “puppies”, and turned out to be a simple and sweet and lovely little read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Nathaniel, aka Deuce, arrives home... Continue Reading →
Title: Unspeakable Words (The Sixth Sense: Book One) Author: Sarah Madison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The real strengths in this novel came from a well-paced mystery subplot and the idea of a man suddenly discovering he now has extraordinary powers that he has no idea how to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hated Finn (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book Thirty-nine) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 113 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Yes, it’s a formulaic series, but I especially enjoyed the chemistry of this couple and their journey together. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: A cage of the... Continue Reading →
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