Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Selfie (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 400 Pages At a Glance: The closeted actor story certainly isn’t anything new. Nor, probably, is the story of the actor falling in love with his or her PA. But, Lane put her own spin on it, as always, and made... Continue Reading →
Title: Will & Patrick’s Happy Ending (Wake Up Married: Episode Six) Authors: Leta Blake and Alice Griffiths Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 127 Pages At a Glance: Wheeeeee! Well, that was fun. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Sure, Will and Patrick are in love now, but they weren’t when they got married in Vegas. For Patrick, that’s no... Continue Reading →
Title: Ollie Always Author: John Wiltshire Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 217 Pages At a Glance: Beautifully written, complicated story about finding oneself, and personal growth. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Sometimes there is a very fine dividing line between fact and fiction. Named after the main character in his mother's infamous Oliver novels, Ollie's been... Continue Reading →
Title: Myths Untold: Faery Authors: Gus Li, Brandon Witt, Skye Hegyes, J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 247 Pages At a Glance: Myths Untold: Faery gets a high recommendation for lovers of fairy tales and fantasy. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Faeries are part of mythology the world over, past, present, and future.... Continue Reading →
Title: Like You've Never Been Hurt (Dance, Love, Live: Book Two) Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Like You’ve Never Been Hurt is a worthy second installment in a series that I feel gets stronger with each new story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: About to lose the only... Continue Reading →
Title: Cherish the Land (Lang Downs: Book Five) Author: Ariel Tachna Narrator: William James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 35 minutes At A Glance: This was my first visit to Lang Downs, and I have to say I would like to visit again, and maybe stay there forever. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The 13th Hex: A Hexworld Short Story Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 53 Pages At a Glance: Hex World: yet another brilliant Jordan L. Hawk world being built from the ground up, and one I can’t wait to know more about. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Romance. Magic. Murder. Dominic Kopecky dreamed... Continue Reading →
Title: Stars & Stripes (Cut & Run: Book Six) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: J.F. Harding Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 10 hours and 19 minutes At a Glance: Stars & Stripes, the audiobook, is a highly recommended addition to your collection, if you love the Cut & Run series. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Special Agents... Continue Reading →
Title: The Art of Hero Worship Author: Mia Kerick Publisher: CoolDudes Publishing Pages/Word Count: 181 Pages At a Glance: Despite the rushed ending, The Art of Hero Worship is a well crafted novel that explores relationships without labeling them. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Trembling on the floor, pressed beneath a row of seats in a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Angel of 13th Street (2nd Edition) Author: Eden Winters Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Pages/Word Count: 202 Pages At a Glance: The Angel of 13th Street gives you a good hit right to the feels. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Noah Everett shed his rent boy existence for a bar and helping young men get... Continue Reading →
Title: Lucky in Loveland Author: K-lee Klein Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 120 Pages At a Glance: K-lee Klein introduces us to her style of loving, and it is pure romantic gold. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Loveland, Colorado is a special place all year around, a community of creativity and art, with scenic views and majestic... Continue Reading →
Title: Second Hand (A Tucker Springs Novel) Author: Heidi Cullinan and Marie Sexton Narrator:: Iggy Toma Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 5 hours and 11 minutes At a Glance: Second Hand is a great listen, one I would recommend, and Tucker Springs is a great series made new in audiobooks. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Paul... Continue Reading →
Title: Einstein's Peep Show Author: Josephine Myles Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 94 Pages At a Glance: The quick and delightful humor, smart dialogue and intriguing premise made Einstein’s Peep Show a sweet romance that I would not hesitate to read again. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Nerdy by day, naughty by night! Nathan Wright has a... Continue Reading →
Title: Rustic Melody Author: Nic Starr Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 174 Pages At a Glance: Honest dialogue, some very sweet and hot sex, and strong female side characters who give sound advice to both men all combined to make Rustic Melody a lush story with a hard earned happy ever after. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Cherry Bomb (Mercury Rising: Book Two) Author: Samantha Kane Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 192 Pages At a Glance: This book is a well-grounded, realistic view of two people from different worlds coming together and navigating obstacles. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Their spark could be too hot to handle…or bring a dying town back... Continue Reading →
Title: Rattlesnake Author: Kim Fielding Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 55 minutes At a Glance: I think K.C. Kelly did an awesome job of bringing this sweet story to life. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: A drifter since his teens, Jimmy Dorsett has no home and no hope. What he does have... Continue Reading →
Title: Oasis of Night (Heartache Café: Books One and Two) Author: J.S. Cook Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 304 Pages At a Glance: Both of these stories are fast paced and filled with so many twist and turns that you can’t even begin to guess how Jack’s saga will end. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The... Continue Reading →
Title: Mute Witness (2nd Edition) Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 290 Pages At a Glance: Mute Witness is a well written story, with realism and a little taste of the dark side weaved in. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The abuse of a little boy turns a community against a loving gay... Continue Reading →
Title: Catch a Tiger by the Tail (THIRDS: Book Six) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 216 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely adore the characters in these books, and was so happy to get to read about Calvin and Hobbs. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Calvin Summers and Ethan Hobbs have been best friends since... Continue Reading →
Title: Lies & Diamonds & Bears (Love, Vegas Style: Book Two) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 68 Pages At a Glance: I loved the premise of this book; it was fun and playful, a light easy read without much angst. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sometimes you do get a second chance at first... Continue Reading →
Title: A Seditious Affair (Society of Gentlemen: Book Two) Author: K.J. Charles Publisher: Random House LLC Pages/Word Count: 253 Pages At a Glance: A worthy sequel and highly recommended Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Silas Mason has no illusions about himself. He’s not lovable, or even likable. He’s an overbearing idealist, a Radical bookseller and pamphleteer... Continue Reading →
Title: Tackling the Tight End (A Novel in the Long Pass Chronicles) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 245 Pages At a Glance: Ms. Lain sure knows how to pack a sexy punch. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Everyone wants the best for SCU student and tight end Raven Nez—and they know exactly what... Continue Reading →
Title: Dancing Lessons Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 129 Pages At a Glance: Sweet, genuine and remarkably gentle, this story glides across the page and dances directly into your heart. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Two years of living with his controlling boyfriend left Chico worn down long before that boyfriend revealed he’d... Continue Reading →
Title: Redemption (Diversion: Book Five) Author: Eden Winters Publisher: Rocky Ridge Pages/Word Count: 205 Pages At a Glance: I loved every second of Redemption. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Living is the easy part. Agent Lucky Lucklighter and his partner escaped Mexico alive, only to plunge into bureaucratic fallout from their mission. Hell, maybe Lucky should... Continue Reading →
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