Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Independence Day (What Happens in Vegas: Book One) Author: Christiane France Publisher: Loose Id Length: 134 Pages At a Glance: I enjoyed this second chance at love story—especially once the narcissistic character was out of the way. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Nick Gregorio is at a crossroads in his life. When his former lover,... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Nuts and Men (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: LE Franks Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 47 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This is a good start for a story, but the ending was a bit abrupt. Can we have more of these two, please? Reviewed By: Sadonna... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder Most Yowl Author: Quinn Dressler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 134 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I’d classify this as murder mystery lite, an easy read with some tense and dangerous moments. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Cat-sitting is a dangerous business. Cameron Sherwood turned his back on law enforcement the night his... Continue Reading →
Title: Coercing Quinn (A Paranormal’s Love: Book Sixteen) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 106 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance, Shifters At a Glance: The story of Quinn, the paranormal hunter, and Taolma, the shifter, takes us to new places. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Into the Paranormal World: Change is never easy, but it is... Continue Reading →
Title: Buddy the Cat (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Sara Stark Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 22 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: A cat, a librarian, and a romance is the recipe for a cute story. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Noel is a lonely librarian who spends most of his time... Continue Reading →
Title: The Last Enemy (Agents of Influence: Book One) Author: Christian Beck Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Great for old time mystery/thriller lovers who want an updated social atmosphere. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Highly decorated Delta Force operator and Iraq war hero Simon Monk loses everything when his romantic... Continue Reading →
Title: Marking Kane (Werewolves of Manhattan: Book Four) Author: A.C. Katt Publisher: MLR Press Length: 173 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: To write an erotic romance with one of the main characters having been raped at the onset of the story can go either way in terms of reader reaction. I believe Ms.... Continue Reading →
Title: A King and a Pawn (Leader Murders: Book Three) Author: Liv Olteano Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 234 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Liv Olteano has given readers a complex and diverse paranormal shifter world. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Bert Cooper’s life used to be great, until his sister turned out to... Continue Reading →
Title: Locked (Telluric Realm: Book One) Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published Length: 330 Pages Category: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: While Locked was a rare miss for me from this author, Locked takes place in an well-detailed and magical world. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A curse threatens the Winter Kingdom. A brother is turned... Continue Reading →
Title: Crash & Burn (Cut & Run: Book Nine) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: J.F. Harding Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 10 hours and 44 minutes At a Glance: J.F. Harding did a great job narrating—it’s not his fault I didn’t like how this series ended. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: It’s been five years since Special... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Family Author: Connie Bailey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A super sweet, low angst read. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When you find your family, you'll do anything to keep it. When Charles Macquarrie inherits a fortune and an international clothing company, he also inherits three... Continue Reading →
Title: Undercover Boyfriend (One Fine Day: Book One) Author: Jacob Z. Flores Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A fast-paced whirlwind tale of craziness and insta-love. Blurb: Two men, one lie, and a whole bunch of trouble. Marty Valdez is in serious trouble. His sister’s wedding is around... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpaca Lies (Daily Dose 2016: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 23 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: A cute, unique short story with an alpaca shifter. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Alpaca shifter Alfie dreams of a life beyond the petting zoo at stately Mattock Hall. He... Continue Reading →
Title: Werewolf PTA (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Felicitas Ivey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 51 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Werewolf PTA suffered from lack of development and too many conflicting plot points. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Dr. Malak Shahzed moved to the small town of Goodfields... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild and Precious Author: CJane Elliott Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 2 hours and 34 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: An enjoyable, low-angst story of young people growing up and discovering who they are and what they want in life. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Aspiring writer Brent Granger has... Continue Reading →
Title: Love in Retrograde Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 73 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A sweet sci-fi romance that left me wanting more. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Enthusiastic, play-it-safe Kelly Sutton is an American intern at the Photonic Royal Society in New London. He’s been working on Project Mars for over... Continue Reading →
Title: Claiming the Hunter (A Paranormal’s Love: Book Fifteen) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 109 Pages At a Glance: A strong entry in this series, a bit more humorous and touching than some—and there are gargoyle eggs! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Into the Paranormal World: To everything there is a season, including a... Continue Reading →
Title: Lime and Tangerine Author: Kevin Caucher Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Length: 59 Pages At a Glance: The story has an interesting premise, but ultimately fell short for me. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The post-apocalyptic world has changed. Colors have changed. The skies are now red, and the seas fandango pink. There are those who’ve acquired skills... Continue Reading →
Title: A Different Dance Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 8700 Words At a Glance: I loved the idea of this story—and I’m a big ol’ Nash Summers fangirl—but in the end, or, actually, in the middle, I sure didn’t love it like I wanted to. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Casey has always dreamed of... Continue Reading →
Title: Shutdown Pair Author: V.L. Locey Publisher: Ellora’s Cave Length: 93 Pages (Kindle) At a Glance: Shutdown Pair was my first book by V.L. Locey, and though this one didn’t turn out to be my favorite, I can definitely see her appeal. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Slinging burgers in Minnesota in the dead of winter... Continue Reading →
Title: The Demon Seal (The Devil's Guardian: Book One) Authors: Lena Seidel and Simone Singer Publisher: MLR Press Length: 114 Pages At a Glance: The Demon Seal is a good effort that needed some serious editing, and more story with less sex. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The alluring demon Seere offers Morten a contract as irresistible... Continue Reading →
Title: Attachment Strings, Sacrifices and Swordplay: The Jeff Woods Mysteries Bundle Author: Chris T. Kat Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 609 Pages At a Glance: An interesting mystery series, but I had some issues with the main characters. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Don't miss the Jeff Woods Mysteries from best-selling author Chris T. Kat! In Attachment... Continue Reading →
Title: Dreamers’ Destiny Author: Tempeste O’Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Not what I was expecting but an overall cute read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Liam Grady is the owner of the Feathered Quill, a quirky little bookstore in Asheville, and—though he doesn’t realize it yet—a dream walker. His last... Continue Reading →
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 →
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