Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Heart & Soul Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Self-Published Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: Just a bit more story would have gone a long way to making this a really solid novella, and made these men and their story more memorable overall. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Kellen Grady has known... Continue Reading →
Title: Pixies and Paperwork (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Cassia Rose Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 49 Pages Category: Holiday, Fantasy At a Glance: Overall, Rose did a good job of making Pixies and Paperwork an enjoyable forty-nine pages. This was a fun little Christmas read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Micheal Donovan’s family has kept... Continue Reading →
Title: Reclaiming (Immortal Ink: Book One) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 180 Pages Category: Paranormal, BDSM, Erotica At a Glance: An interesting premise that was good, but took some time to get into. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Beau thought Aaron was dead to him… Imagine his surprise when his former lover slinks into his tattoo... Continue Reading →
Title: Mistletoe Reunion in Loveland (Welcome to Loveland: Book Three) Author: K-lee Klein Publisher: Self-Published Length: 70 Pages Category: Holiday At a Glance: Sweet second chance story with a just hint of Christmas. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: ~Colorado's majestic scenery and creative community may be perfect for finding love, but life can change anywhere.~ Graham and... Continue Reading →
Title: Santa Baby (Minnesota Christmas: Book Four) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 227 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, M/M/M, Contemporary At a Glance: Onward and upward…I’m sure I’ll love the next one. This was definitely a very rare miss. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Trimming the tree is more fun with three. Twin Cities developer Dale... Continue Reading →
Title: Acceptable Behavior (Marked Men: Book One) Author: Jenna Byrnes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 172 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In spite of not being a fan of Sam's sister, I liked the storyline Jenna Byrnes put together. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Tattoos don’t define a person’s character, or make him sexy. But, if... Continue Reading →
Title: Cracking the Big Lug’s Shell (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book 37) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 107 pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: For fans of the series, this story holds no real surprises, but is a pleasant read about another vampire finding his beloved in a least expected place. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Orpheum Miracle (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Pat Henshaw Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 25 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: At fewer than thirty pages, this story tried its best to pack an emotional punch and yet, there just needed to be a bit more detail for it to really... Continue Reading →
Title: The ‘True Love’ Solution Author: Julie Bozza Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Archie, Leonard, and the strength of the opening chapters and the final chapter saved this one for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Jules Madigan loves his family and he loves his job. The only thing he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Anyplace Else (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 33 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Mythology, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: While I think thirty-three pages may have not been enough for Kim Fielding to satisfactorily cover what she wanted to cover here, I did enjoy the book. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Hanging the Stars (Half Moon Bay: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Though I had some minor issues with this second book in the Half Moon Bay series, Hanging the Stars is still a fun way to spend a weekend. Reviewed By: Cassie... Continue Reading →
Title: French Kissing Vampires for Beginners Author: L.M. Brown Publisher: MLR Press Length: 79 Pages Category: Paranormal, Humor At a Glance: A light and funny, sexy sweet story about vampires. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When a dentist meets an average suburban vampire, it may just be a match made in heaven. Tom is your typical... Continue Reading →
Title: A Mystic Moon Author: Owen Keehnen Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 49 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I found this short story to be well written and entertaining. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dissatisfied in his relationship and his life, Mark is on the brink of having an affair. On the night of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Red Thread Author: Bryan Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: We can all use some of the insight this book provided. I just wish the story itself had been a bit more polished. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After a suicide attempt left him hospitalized for... Continue Reading →
Title: Hotline Author: Quinn Anderson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 347 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: At the end of the day, Hotline is not one I would rush to the top of my list. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Zack never intended to become a phone sex operator, but with half a college degree and... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning the Dingo’s Quirks (A Loving Nip: Book Ten) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 74 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This is an adorable story with a very sweet dingo shifter and some cute calves! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Just a little Love Bite: You can't control how another will... Continue Reading →
Title: Lay It Down Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Alexander Collins Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story didn’t exactly work for me, but I really struggled with the narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Paradise can be hell. Most people would say being stranded in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Meteor Strike (Astronomers: Book Two) Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 107 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Meteor Strike didn’t quite grab me like the first book, Astronomical, did. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Astro-physicist Matthew Dansk falls for one of his colleagues during a research trip, but Alan won’t tell anyone he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Beau and the Beast Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: JMS Books Length: 46 Pages Category: Fairy Tale, Romance At a Glance: This short just gives a brief taste of the characters involved, but the flavor is sweet. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Beau is a down-on-his-luck street artist living on the streets of Seattle. One... Continue Reading →
Title: The Little Crow (In the Shadows: Book One_ Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 161 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This is an unusual story and it will not be everyone’s cup of tea. I recommend it with reservations. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Detective Jamison Landry’s job isn’t easy. He’s dealt with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Necessary Deaths (The Delingpole Mysteries: Book One) Authors: David C. Dawson Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: For when you’re in the mood for a gay Mystery/Thriller, but you don’t want the romance. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: `A young journalism student lies unconscious in a hospital bed in... Continue Reading →
Title: Optical Illusion (Paint: Book One) Author: Emma Jaye Publisher: Purindoors Publications Length: 333 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed the majority of this book and became invested in Jase and Chris’ story, even if a few aspects did not work for me. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Smile, wiggle, lie, apologise, and run... Continue Reading →
Title: Lovers, Losers, and You (Sunshine and Happiness: Book Two) Author: Skylar M. Cates Narrator: Hugh Bradley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a nice book and a fine addition to the series. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: How can you lose one dream and... Continue Reading →
Title: Reincarnation (What Happens in Vegas) Author: Christiane France Publisher: Loose Id Length: 82 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There is nothing groundbreaking here, just a nice, slightly suspenseful story that made me root for an HEA for these two guys. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When past and present collide, it’s difficult to know... Continue Reading →
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