Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Refraction Series: Collaborations: Book One Authors: Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, I thought this first-time collaboration by BA Tortuga and Jodi Payne was very interesting. Together they created two characters in Tucker and Calvin who were very opposite, so they... Continue Reading →
Title: Face the Music Series: Replay: Book One Author: K.M. Neuhold Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 295 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: One of the things I liked the most about this story is how every book in the series seems to be taking place at the same time. I’m just speculating here, based on... Continue Reading →
Title: Velvet Author: Xavier Axelson Publisher: JMS Books Length: 161 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: As historical fiction goes, this book hits its mark, and then some, but that simply wasn’t enough to make the novel sing. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When an irresistible discovery unravels the forbidden secrets of a man's heart, the... Continue Reading →
Title: The World Traveler Author: Claire Castle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I recommend this one for those looking for a simple but enjoyable read, because that is what this book is. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Charming Taylor Samuels doesn't expect his sister's video audition for the reality television... Continue Reading →
Title: Cabaret Rollo Rouge Author: Sydney Blackburn Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 125 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: In essence, Cabaret Rollo Rouge was built on an interesting premise but had too little depth to really make it soar. I think this author has great potential to become an incredible writer,... Continue Reading →
Title: Rebel Series: Ballsy Boys: Book One Authors: K.M. Neuhold and Nora Phoenix Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 248 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This a casual-to-serious trope that's very nicely done. All in all, the plot was good, though I liked the second book more. I think Tank is my favorite character so far.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Perfect Whore Series: Storm and Lightning: Book One Author: Josephine Myles Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 200 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: In spite of a personal niggle that threw the pacing out the window, there were many things to like about The Perfect Whore. I will be looking for the next installment... Continue Reading →
Title: Witchbane Author: Morgan Brice Publisher: Darkwind Press Length: 275 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: An engaging and interesting, fast paced paranormal suspense plot, kept me on my toes. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Seth Tanner and his brother Jesse's fun evening debunking local urban legends ends with Jesse's gruesome murder. Seth vows revenge on... Continue Reading →
Title: Austin Series: Man Up: Book One Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This novella sets us up for Rhoades and introduces us to our cast of characters. I’m glad Stevens decided to write this and publish it the way she did. It was a new and... Continue Reading →
Title: Pyro's Accidental Shooting Series: Hounds of the Hunt: Book Two Author: Toni Griffin Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 340 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I love the complexity and depth that the author brings to her world and this story, but the ending felt a bit rushed and wasn’t as satisfying as I’d... Continue Reading →
Title: Omega Sacrifice Series: Pine Creek Lake Den: Book Two Author: Quinn Michaels Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 124 Pages Category: Mpreg At a Glance: On a whim, I picked up Omega Sacrifice and was glad to do so, as it left me more satisfied. This book redeemed the series for me, and I look forward... Continue Reading →
Title: Postcards From Another Life Author: Andy Paulcroft Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 522 Pages Category: Mystery At a Glance: I found Postcards from Another Life to be solid, if slow-moving story. The mystery in 1977 was interesting and ended up being what made the story enjoyable. I totally would recommend this to those looking for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Artist's Touch Series: Art Medium: Book One Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 130 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I thought the premise for this novella was a really good one and the bits that worked were solid and entertaining, but in the end, there simply wasn’t enough story to make... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dom and His Artist Series: Club Whisper: Book Two Author: Xenia Melzer Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a contemporary romance, not a hardcore BDSM offering, but at the end of the day, it is a pretty good contemporary romance. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: Souls for Sale Authors: Asta Idonea and Nicki J. Markus Publisher: NineStar Press (2nd Edition) Length: 139 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Souls for Sale could have used a bit more focus on establishing who these characters were, what their backstories involved, and should have spent a bit more time on developing their... Continue Reading →
Title: Refuge Series: Fight for Survival Trilogy: Book One Author: H.L. Day Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 408 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Romance At a Glance: All in all, Refuge is absolutely worth the read. The premise was intriguing, the story engaging, and the last fourth of the book in particular was so good and suspenseful. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Syncopation Series: Twisted Wishes: Book One Author: Anna Zabo Publisher: Carina Press Length: 295 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked the story. It was interesting, had a bit of agony, a bit of mystery, and a lot of likeable characters. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Twisted Wishes front man Ray Van Zeller is... Continue Reading →
Title: Redeeming the Stepbrother Series: Tales from St. Giles: Book Two Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Redeeming the Stepbrother is good. The story got a little convoluted and long-winded in the middle—it paces well in places and others not so much—but the storyline itself helps you... Continue Reading →
Title: Risky Behavior Series: Bad Behavior: Book One Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 43 minutes Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I enjoyed this story a lot. And, the end was certainly exciting. Not a cliffhanger exactly, but definitely enough to keep listeners... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ballerino and the Biker Series: The Hedonist: Book One Author: Rebecca James Publisher: Self-Published Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Ballerino and the Biker is an interesting story that I enjoyed reading. I can barely wait for the next book in this series. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Most of his... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweet Nothings Series: Amuse Bouche: Book One Author: T. Neilson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 248 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: For the most part this is an easy read, a lightly paced story with a HFN ending, and I definitely recommend it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Will a bitter bite from the past... Continue Reading →
Title: Dead Silent Series: Cold Case Psychic: Book Three Author: Pandora Pine Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: Once again I’m disappointed not to have the next book in the series in my hand right now. Watch this space as I share my new obsession with you when it... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dom and His Writer Series: Club Whisper: Book One Author: Xenia Melzer Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: In spite of a few issues, I liked this book very, very much. It's not often that a standalone features an already established couple, and I was very happy... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Games Series: Dirty: Book Two Author: HelenKay Dimon Publisher: Loveswept/Random House Length: 227 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I absolutely recommend this book. Was it my favorite of HelenKay Dimon’s writing? No, but it was still enjoyable. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sometimes, to get what you want in business or in love,... Continue Reading →
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