Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Coasting (States of Love) Author: Yvonne Trent Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 112 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story was very, very sweet, maybe at times a liiiiiittle too sweet, but if that’s what you’re in the mood for, it’s well written, the guys are lovely, and the locale is fun and vibrant.... Continue Reading →
Title: Satin (A Material World: Book Two) Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I fear I may be in the minority with this review, but there were some things about this story that just didn’t gel for me. I did enjoy these two characters, however, and I... Continue Reading →
Title: Coins Not Accepted Author: Chris Quinton Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 185 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: A fairly unique story with intriguing world building and an interesting plot. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: “Bring me the contents of the security box from the bank, and make sure you're not followed." Miles Carter carries out... Continue Reading →
Title: Spa Weekend (Daniel and Ryan: Book Six) Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 43 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: While still very enjoyable, this one wasn’t my favorite chapter so far. I just wanted more from the fact that this was such a big step for the couple and what it... Continue Reading →
Title: Seti’s Heart Author: Kiernan Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 172 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Entertaining, with a lot more humor than I was expecting. Seti’s Heart wasn’t quite what I had thought it would be, but, on the whole, was enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: A vengeful god’s curse took everything... Continue Reading →
Title: Unsettled (On the Strip: Book One) Author: Zach Jenkins Publisher: Self-Published Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Unsettled turned out to be a pretty fair read from Zach Jenkins. Good cops, bad cops, mystery, suspense, bigotry, drama and humor, it’s fast paced and it wasn’t easy to figure out who the... Continue Reading →
Title: You Never Know Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The lovely things about You Never Know far outweigh my tiny concerns. I can’t think of any couple I’ve read recently that deserve a second chance at love more than Hagen and Mitch did. I really did... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unexpected Truth Author: S.A. Meade Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 177 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: An Unexpected Truth just missed the mark for me. It's a good story that with a bit more development and time could have been a great one. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Brendan Matthews is happy training... Continue Reading →
Title: The Blacksmith Prince Author: Beryll and Osiris Brackhaus Publisher: Self-Published Length: 214 Pages Category: Fairy Tale, Fantasy At a Glance: In classic fairy tale style, Beryll and Osiris Brackhaus have created a world of magic, danger, and a hero’s quest that engages the imagination. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: 17th century Perigord is a county... Continue Reading →
Title: Unconditionally Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 50 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story was cute. And, I would definitely give this author another go. In fact, I wish she would expand on this story! I would read more of these characters, for sure. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Flamboyant book café... Continue Reading →
Title: When the Dust Settles (Timing: Book Three) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sean Crisden’s narration has improved since Timing, slower paced and the characters’ voices more defined. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Glenn Holloway’s predictable life ended the day... Continue Reading →
Title: Pyresnakes Author: Tray Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 143 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Though not quite what I had expected, Pyresnakes turned out to be a fairly adorable, entertaining, and creative fantasy story, if a little on the short side. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: There is another world existing alongside the... Continue Reading →
Title: Addict (The Cassie Tam Files: Book One) Author: Matt Doyle Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 149 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy At a Glance: By far, exploring the world was the most entertaining for me. That being said, there was a lot of backstory and info dump, and I was a bit bogged down by the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hitchhiker Murders Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 105 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Two solid and loving characters, a well written mystery, and a surprise little twist. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When married private investigators Brent and Quinn Collins are hired to find Andrew, a young man who has... Continue Reading →
Title: Exodus: Volume One Author: David Cantero Publisher: Class Comics Length: 53 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: The plot seems interesting and I’ll check out future issues. If sci-fi is your thing, you should definitely check out this comic. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: NEXUS is a young planet in a far away galaxy, divided... Continue Reading →
Title: Buyout - A Love Story Author: Dev Bentham Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 80 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a great short story that could have either ended a bit sooner than it did, or could have been lengthened, allowing the reader to know more of Sean and Martim so that their... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rainbow Clause Author: Beth Bolden Publisher: Self-Published Length: 324 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I mostly really enjoyed this story of Colin and Nick, and would certainly read another story from this author. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Heisman winner. Member of the National Championship team. NFL Rookie of the Year. Quarterback Colin... Continue Reading →
Title: Crossing Jordan Author: Shannon West Publisher: MLR Press Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I enjoyed this solid little suspense/mystery which explored a very serious subject matter in a believable and realistic way. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: A complicated web of lies threatens Jace's life and he must fight his way... Continue Reading →
Title: Snapdragon Author: Michelle Woody Publisher: JMS Books Length: 205 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Snapdragon kept me totally intrigued. For me, this was a solid serial murder mystery with plenty of fast paced action, descriptive fight scenes and a variety of emotions for the central characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Private detective... Continue Reading →
Title: Beneath the Layers Authors: Various Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 165 Pages Category: Anthology, Contemporary, Historical, Menage At a Glance: On the whole, I enjoyed this anthology. There were some hits and misses, but that’s the way of it sometimes, and my favs will be different from yours, and vice versa. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets of You (Sunshine and Happiness: Book Four) Author: Skylar M. Cates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There was no magic solution and big hugs. No misunderstandings spanning years that were suddenly resolved. There were past mistakes and severed relationships, tears and guilt and regret. But there were... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs of Life Author: Melanie Hansen Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 22 minutes At a Glance: While not as affecting for me as the first book in this series, this is a well written story of two damaged characters who really have to work for their happy ending.... Continue Reading →
Title: Turn Up the Heat Authors: Jane Davitt and Alexa Snow Publisher: Loose Id Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The heat in this story is definitely turned up, so if you are looking for a steamy, dirty talking, kinky read, it won’t disappoint. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: First impressions fool recently dumped... Continue Reading →
Title: A King’s Ransom Author: Lia Black Publisher: Self-Published Length: 432 Pages Category: Alt U Fantasy, Fairy Tale At a Glance: A King’s Ransom is a dark fairy tale fantasy that might not have hooked me at the start, but by the end, I was crossing my fingers for more from this -verse. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
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