Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Lover, Lover (A Dreamcatchers Tale Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book Fourteen Author: Liv Olteano Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 195 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Despite its interesting premise, the rush to the end left me feeling unsatisfied overall. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Twin souls reunited. Drew’s always been a fighter: first in martial arts... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweet Thing Series: Pretty Boy: Book Two Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I do like this author and have read many fine stories by her, but this one was not among my favorites, I’m afraid. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: French male model Simeon Duchamp has... Continue Reading →
Title: Estranged Series: Gay Noir: Book Two Author: Wolf Augustus Publisher: Rocket Man Press Length: 61 Pages Category: Noir Mystery At a Glance: I liked the story but wish it had more of the depth I appreciated in The Deluded. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: 1950´s L.A. Sixteen year old Henry Blomqvist is the son of... Continue Reading →
Title: Prise de Fer Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: JMS Books Length: 47 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: I found this to be an interesting and slightly different take on shifters that worked well in this rather sweet romance. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Chemistry major Kelly Hendrick has lusted after his analytical chemistry professor... Continue Reading →
Title: Picture Winter Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: MLR Press Length: 167 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Thought it wasn’t my favorite of Aislin’s books—it did get off to somewhat of a slow start for me—it was still a worthy little read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Do something new today. Why he looks at his... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpha's Law Series: Mountain Wolves: Book One Authors: Sara York and H.L. Holston Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 208 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mpreg At a Glance: Ultimately, Alpha’s Law is a book that deals mostly wonderfully with a tough topic that sadly falls into the category of a bit bland. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Max... Continue Reading →
Title: Jake's Regret Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books Length: 58 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As with most short stories, the limited number of words hampered the author’s ability to fully develop the characters and the setting, but as a sweet read, this is a nice one. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition... Continue Reading →
Title: The Storm’s Gift Author: A.D. Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday, New Adult At a Glance: A cute, short story, but with some elements that seemed off for college life. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Snowed in together in their college dorm, two men share a quick connection that creates enough... Continue Reading →
Title: Trading Tridents Author: C.M. Taylor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A fun story with two versions of Aquaman, fanboys, and conventions. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: DecemberCon 2017. John Perlan, aka YouTuber “SmileyNibor,” has come to the con for one reason and one reason only: to see his idol,... Continue Reading →
Title: Bleeding Like Me Author: Riley Parks Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group Length: 226 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I do love the premise of Bleeding Like Me, and can see so much evidence of this author’s talent, but there were weaknesses in the execution that caused the story to fall short of being great... Continue Reading →
Title: A Gift of Family Author: Tami Veldura Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: I think A Gift of Family was exactly what it was supposed to be—a sugary little holiday romance to warm the readers’ hearts. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Scott Burke has always desired a big... Continue Reading →
Title: Getting His Man (Getting His Man: Book One) Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I really have to commend B.G. Thomas for taking a chance and bringing an old classic movie/music feel to this storyline, in a modern day setting. It brought back memories... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gryphon King’s Consort Author: Jenn Burke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 210 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Not my favorite book in the Dreamspun Beyond line, but, for the most part, it was entertaining and enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Love takes flight. The sudden death of the Gryphon King... Continue Reading →
Title: Thirty-One Days and Legos (Ranger Station Haven: Book Two) Author: S.A. Stovall Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: So, things weren’t perfect in this book, but there were some funny moments, some heart-warming moments, and some genuine Christmas spirit that shone through in the end, making it... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghostwriter of Christmas Past Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Worth the read and a good addition to the advent calendar. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Ever since ghostwriter Jason Burke ended up in loco parentis for his orphaned niece, Mallory, he’s been trying. He goes... Continue Reading →
Title: There Was a Boy Author: Justin Durand Publisher: Self-Published Length: 233 Pages Category: New Adult, Gay Fiction At a Glance: There Was a Boy had some good moments and ideas, but unfortunately the plot was too labored, the characters a bit too unrealistic in their speech and emotions, and the pacing was just terribly... Continue Reading →
Title: Corey's Christmas Bundle (The Atherton Pack: Book Five) Author: Toni Griffin Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 73 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Holiday At a Glance: A brief interlude into the world of Atherton, not a full-blown story. A nice Christmas novella. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Being pregnant is not all it’s cracked up to... Continue Reading →
Title: Junkyard Heart (A Porthkennack Novel Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 195 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Maybe it's the fact that I loved House of Cards so much, but this one fell a bit short for me. In general, I think that the story had some holes and needed to cover... Continue Reading →
Title: Throwaway Author: Jon Keys Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 45 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Throwaway is an easy and quick read, with a little drama and some heartfelt moments. I thought the author did a really nice job of giving insight into Garrett and Trevor’s characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Garrett escaped the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Peppermint Schnapps Predicament Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: If you're looking for a quick fix of holiday romance, without delving into loads of narrative detail and plot minutiae, The Peppermint Schnapps Predicament is an uplifting and rather adorable read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Coach Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 33 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Thom Collins’ stories never disappoint me. The Coach is a short story with a solid plot. Both Cole’s and Josh’s characters were well developed. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A routine assignment unlocks the secrets of his past. News... Continue Reading →
Title: Vampire Claus Author: Robert Winter Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 112 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Holiday At a Glance: Vampire Claus is a fascinating take on the vampire genre, and I’d love to see more of Taviano and Paul’s relationship now that Taviano has a territory Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: A lonely vampire and a... Continue Reading →
Title: Two-Man Advantage Author: Toni Aleo Publisher: Self-Published Length: 290 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Although this book wasn't a match for me, there are a lot of raving reviews about it out there, so it looks like I'm in the minority. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Wells Lemiere knew the moment he saw Matty... Continue Reading →
Title: Officer Charming and the Prince Who Wooed Him Author: Sarah Hadley Brook Publisher: JMS Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, an interesting book if you’ve nothing else, but not something I’d read again. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Officer Chad Charming absolutely does not believe in love at first sight, or... Continue Reading →
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