Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Pride Before the Fall Author: Devon Rhodes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 80 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: All in all Pride Before the Fall was just an okay story that lacked the same charismatic wolves found in the first novella. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When Brady was given a free pass to... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Retaliation (Seaside Shifters: Book One) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 117 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: An interesting beginning to a new shifter mystery series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Chief of Police John Dakota is in a world of trouble. His peaceful town of Seaside, Oregon, has been... Continue Reading →
Title: Lone Star on a Cowboy Heart Author: Marie S. Crosswell Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 107 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Aromantic, Asexual, Biromantic, Poly At a Glance: The only issue I had with Lone Star on a Cowboy Heart was the verbiage; otherwise, I thought there were some truly emotional moments in this... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cop and the Drifter Author: Christiane France Publisher: Loose Id Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed a lot of the elements of this story, but felt like the ending was a little bit abrupt and rushed. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When they first meet in the woods and Brad... Continue Reading →
Title: The Buckland-in-the-Vale and Sandstone Tor Gay Book Club (Inaugural Meeting) Author: John Wiltshire Publisher: MLR Press Length: 253 Pages Category: Contemporary, Humor At a Glance: Wiltshire is undeniably a talented writer. There were lots of things that made me chuckle. There were also a handful of things that had me saying, ‘Ummm...whut?’ But, overall,... Continue Reading →
Title: Welcome Home, Soldier Author: Terry O’Reilly Publisher: JMS Books Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, a solidly enjoyable read with a nice buildup and a satisfying ending. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: A broken-hearted Ward Cartwright left town to join the army when his boyfriend Tyler Hughes turned his back... Continue Reading →
Title: Burnt Toast B&B (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Authors: Heidi Belleau and Rachel Haimowitz Narrators: Dorian Bane and Tobias Silversmith Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, M/M Romance, Transgender Romance At a Glance: This is a nice addition to the series but may not be as strong as others... Continue Reading →
Title: Choices Author: Em Woods Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 43 Pages Category: Contemporary, Menage At a Glance: If you are looking for a short trio novella that delivers on romance and eroticism, then this is the book for you. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When a rodeo clown, a small town veterinarian and his assistant form... Continue Reading →
Title: Faire Secrets (The Faire Folk: Book Four) Author: Madeleine Ribbon Publisher: Loose Id Length: 234 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I’ve enjoyed what I’ve read of Madeleine Ribbon’s other stories, but Faire Secrets turned out to be my least favorite in the series. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Zion's life is... Continue Reading →
Title: Junk Mage Author: Elliot Cooper Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 49 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk At a Glance: Despite my not being able to muster up a deeper investment in the world and its characters, this story does make up for that in imagination and heart and sentimental intention. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When technomancer... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Truth (Moments in Time: Book Two) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 47 minutes Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Robert Neiman’s voice is well suited to this book. He plays the characters well and gives the listener well defined characters who each... Continue Reading →
Title: Wide Open Spaces (States of Love: Wyoming) Author: Renee Stevens Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 98 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Levi and Devon had great chemistry, and in their own way supported one another. I enjoyed this novel and will be keeping watch for other books by this author. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Twist (The Wild Hunt: Book One) Author: L.A. Stockman Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 152 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: A mostly enjoyable paranormal mystery that shows potential. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Twelve dead children. An ex-priest with the faith to move mountains. A hunter out of the depths of legend. Together,... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Citizen Author: Lissa Kasey Narrator: Mike Pohlable Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 53 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story is fine as a mystery/romance. The plot is workable and progresses as you would expect. However, the audio is more than just a tiny bit grating. Reviewed By: Mike... Continue Reading →
Title: Highland Hearts Author: JP Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 103 Pages Category: Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: If you are in the mood for a little somethin’, a short but satisfying somethin’, then pick up this novella; it won’t disappoint. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Callum Robertson has inherited his grandfather’s mansion in northern Scotland,... Continue Reading →
Title: Wet Heat Author: R.D. Hero Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 107 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller, BDSM At a Glance: I found this to be an entertaining story with some new twists on the werewolf, and especially the Alpha/Beta/Omega cannon. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Most omega werewolves want a mate and pups, but Lee Aung... Continue Reading →
Title: Flying Fish (Sword and Silk: Book One) Author: Sedonia Guillone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 81 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: The second half of the story really was lovely. I just wish it would have grabbed me from the get-go. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In eighteenth century Japan, during the golden age of... Continue Reading →
Title: Needing a Vampire’s Aggression (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book Thirty-Five) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 106 Pages At a Glance: This is a fun episode in this series, and I can’t wait to see what happens next. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Moving on can be painful, especially... Continue Reading →
Title: Betrothed: A Faery Tale Author: Therese Woodson Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 25 minutes Category: Fantasy, Romance At a Glance: While it doesn't live up to its potential, mystery or suspense-wise, it's still a nice little romance narrated by a talented reader who brings the characters to... Continue Reading →
Title: Dancing Lessons Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Brian Schell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 17 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The story here is sweet and loveable. The narration is spotty in places. It isn’t terrible, but it isn’t the best either. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Two years of living with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Losing Game Author: Lane Swift Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 230 Pages Category: BDSM, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: In spite of some significant-to-me niggles, I liked the romance between Lane Swift’s MCs. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Winchester Crown Court, October 2035: Richard Shaw leaves, a free man. Grief-stricken and angry, Lucas Green is hell-bent... Continue Reading →
Title: What the Carpenter Saw Author: Vicki Reese Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 143 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Ms. Reese did a good job portraying the warmth of the small town setting, and the friends and family to go along with it. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Wounded warrior Jake Cramer returned from the Middle... Continue Reading →
Title: Skyships Over Innsmouth Author: Susan Laine Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 pages Category: Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: A Lovecraftian horror adventure, perfect for those hardcore Dagon fans. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Twenty winters have passed since the Cataclysm brought down society and robbed people of their memories. Humanity, vastly reduced in numbers since... Continue Reading →
Title: Counting Fence Posts Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 61 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I really enjoyed this short story of mutual discovery for both Henry and Marcus. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: There are over two hundred thousand fence posts between Syracuse and Boston. Henry Auttenberg likes numbers—it’s his... Continue Reading →
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