Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Salt Magic, Skin Magic Author: Lee Welch Publisher: Self-Published Length: 217 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Salt Magic, Skin Magic is a fun, down-the-rabbit hole, wonderland of a fantasy romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lord Thornby has been trapped on his father’s isolated Yorkshire estate for a year. There are no bars or... Continue Reading →
Title: Only Love Series: Only Love: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Self-Published Length: 374 Pages Category: Contemporary, Military Romance At a Glance: Only Love is a story of healing and embracing a new life that holds love so richly deserved by both men. I can’t wait to read more in this series. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: From These Ashes Series: Haven Hart: Book Four Author: Davidson King Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This series has me hooked and like many of its fans, I cannot wait to see who will star in the next installment. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A product of his past,... Continue Reading →
Title: Vampire with Benefits Series: Supernatural Selection: Book Two Author: EJ Russell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 300 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Comedy At a Glance: Vampire With Benefits is a delightfully droll romance with just enough suspense and plot twists to keep the reader fully engaged. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A match between a vampire... Continue Reading →
Title: In This Iron Ground Series: Natural Magic: Book One Author: Marina Vivancos Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 325 Pages Category: Fantasy/Paranormal At a Glance: I was a bit disappointed that there isn't a second part to Damien and Hakan's story, but I'm still happy with the way we left them, and my decision to read... Continue Reading →
Title: Quenched in Blood Series: Asheville Arcana: Book Three House Line: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 228 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Pretty much all of the things I love to read combined into one enjoyable series. From the first book to this last book, the balance of paranormal, romance,... Continue Reading →
Title: Stuck With You Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 212 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I always enjoy Jay Northcote's stories, and this one didn't disappoint. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Two clashing colleagues stuck together for Christmas--will opposites eventually attract? Patrick has been single since he broke up with his... Continue Reading →
Title: Lone Star Author: Josh Lanyon Publisher: Carina Press Length: 84 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I truly did love this story. It was wonderfully romantic and had an awesome small-town vibe and nice holiday feel. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Growing up in rural Texas, Mitchell Evans's ambition to be a dancer... Continue Reading →
Title: Playing in the Dark Series: Glasgow Lads: Book Four Author: Avery Cockburn Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 472 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As usual, Avery Cockburn manages to balance everything in this book so well, bringing all the varying plotlines and focal points together in a way that no one thing eclipses the... Continue Reading →
Title: Loving a Warrior Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Carina Press Length: 276 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you like military romances and the friends-to-lovers trope, you don't want to miss this! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: BUD/S: six months of the most intense training there is. It’s survival of the toughest, and Matt Knytych... Continue Reading →
Title: Building Forever Series: This Time Forever: Book One Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 337 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Building Forever is a really lovely romance that promises hope and love and reminds us that family is more than just those you are born with, but also that which you create... Continue Reading →
Title: Better Not Pout Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 288 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: Better Not Pout was a lovely start to my holiday reading season. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: One hard-nosed military police officer. One overly enthusiastic elf. One poorly timed snowstorm. Is it a recipe for disaster?... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Frosty Pants Series: Home for the Holidays: Book One Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 281 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: The residual joy of Joel and Casey’s new beginning is the stuff of holiday romance, so give yourself the gift of a smile and read this book. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Green Death Author: Madeleine Ribbon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 394 Pages Category: Alt U/Dystpoian At a Glance: Green Death is fast paced and smart, the tension and trials are complemented by the intrigue and betrayal, and the sharp dialogue adds to everything that worked for me in this book along with the premise, the desire... Continue Reading →
Title: A Deeper Blue Series: Rules of Possession: Book Two Author: S.E. Harmon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I'm sorry to say goodbye to this couple. I liked their story very much, and I was glad we got two books with them instead of just one. Reviewed By: Ky... Continue Reading →
Title: Nova Praetorian Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 394 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: There were many things that worked for me in Nova Praetorian, and they all came together in a rather beautiful way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Quintus Furius Varus is one of the best lanistas in Rome. Tall and... Continue Reading →
Title: Every Other Weekend Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is an absolute page-turner for me, and I’m becoming a big fan of TA Moore’s work. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Divorce lawyer Clayton Reynolds is a happy cynic who believes in hard work and one-night... Continue Reading →
Title: Guarding His Melody Series: Enhanced World Standalone Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Paranormal At a Glance: Guarding His Melody is a fine addition to the Enhanced world, and I look forward to seeing what Victoria Sue's fertile imagination comes up with in future novels. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Devil Take Me Authors: Jordan L. Hawk, TA Moore, Ginn Hale, C.S. Poe, Rhys Ford, and Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 450 Pages Category: Horror, Paranormal At a Glance: 4.5 Stars overall, Devil Take Me is a wonderful anthology. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Temptation lurks around every corner in worlds sometimes dark,... Continue Reading →
Title: Band Sinister Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 224 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Band Sinister is a delightful novel to lose oneself in. KJ Charles fulfills every expectation for her most faithful readers as well as any reader who might be new to her work but are the most ardent devotees of... Continue Reading →
Title: Saddle Up Series: Clean Slate Ranch: Book Three Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Saddle Up is a roller coaster ride of emotions to the very end. I think author A.M. Arthur produced a real winner and the best book in the series by far.... Continue Reading →
Title: Private Charter Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: It’s a rather lovely blend of descriptive prose, flirty and intelligent dialogue, and idyllic moments on the water that make Private Charter such a fluid and enjoyable story to read. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Stuart Jenner’s job is... Continue Reading →
Title: Auctioned Series: Auctioned: Book One Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 207 Pages Category: Contemporary, Romantic Suspense At a Glance: The book, as a whole, is well-written. It's dark, it's angsty, and a lot of the time it's difficult to read, but the hard scenes aren't described in great detail, and that's what made... Continue Reading →
Title: Shaker of Earth Series: SPECTR Series Two: Book Five Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 117 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: #TeamGrayleb for the win, as always. Getting to say that Jordan L. Hawk delivers yet again never gets old. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Charleston is reeling beneath the onslaught of... Continue Reading →
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