Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: An Everyday Hero Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 54 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: As a holiday offering An Everyday Hero has all the right elements to satisfy any romantic. This story was a win for me. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When Adam... Continue Reading →
Title: Exit Through the Gift Shop Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Sit back and enjoy a bona fide magical love story between two sweet guys. This one is sure to satisfy the romantic in all of us. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Perfect Day Series: New Milton: Book One Author: Sally Malcolm Publisher: Carina Press Length: 187 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: But for one admittedly personal niggle that jerked me clean out of the story for a moment, Perfect Day is just about the perfect read if you’re looking for a second chances romance... Continue Reading →
Title: Holidays Are Where Your Heart Is Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: Bru Baker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 42 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This uplifting story left me with a smile on my face and the knowledge that the holidays are truly where your heart is, and I definitely... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain's Cornish Christmas Series: A Captivating Captains Story Authors: Catherine Curzon and Eleanor Harkstead Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This short, heartwarming story will not take you long to read, but the feels will stay with you long after you have read the last words.... Continue Reading →
Title: Between the Lines Series: New Milton: Book Three Author: Sally Malcolm Publisher: Carina Press Length: 73k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Between the Lines was such a good read. I wholeheartedly recommend checking this one out! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Theo Wishart has given up on finding love. Luca Moretti doesn’t want to... Continue Reading →
Title: Death to Christmas Sweaters Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: LE Franks Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 56 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Chess and Benjamin have a well-written chemistry, and their HEA is both real and totally believable. I enjoyed this story, it made me smile. Totally recommended! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowball's Chance Series: Ice and Snow Christmas: Book Three Author: Jocelynn Drake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 142 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Snowball's Chance is a sweet, low angst, sexy and romantic, Holiday Romance lover's treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Christmas is a time of love, second chances…and getting stuck on... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Around the Corner Series: A New Milton Novella Author: Sally Malcolm Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 117 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Love Around the Corner is such a satisfying read, every bit as endearing as its cover and perfect for snuggling up with on a cold winter day. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Husband Gambit Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 489 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, this is an entertaining romance, and I definitely recommend it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Marry me for 1 year. Payment: $1.2 million. Hayden Somerset is convinced the ad is a joke, but he responds anyway because,... Continue Reading →
Title: Femme Faux Fatale Series: Dreamspun Desires Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All I can say is that this was a fun and enjoyable read! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Mystery. Murder. Men in silk stockings. Hollywood nights are heating up. Hardboiled Los Angeles PI Cain... Continue Reading →
Title: That Turtle Story Series: Warmest Wishes: 2018 Advent Calendar Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 41 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: That Turtle Story is delivered in the fun style I’ve come to expect from this author, replete with witty banter, quirky characters (Nor’s co-worker, Gus, was also hilarious), and... Continue Reading →
Title: Old Acquaintance Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 147 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Old Acquaintance is a thoroughly enjoyable and happy-making holiday read, complete with smiles, sighs, and those heartwarming moments we all love. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: There are two sides to every story, even those buried in... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood Red Roulette Author: Jana Denardo Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 350 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Even though I got lost a few times in some places, this was still a fun and gory read. There’s so much going on and it kept me entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Arrigo Giancarlo’s friends think... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kiss Before Christmas Author: A.E. Ryecart Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Overall this was a sweet Christmas story that turned out to be an evening well-spent. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Christmas is looming and Jack De Lacy needs a solution to one hell of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Bird Meets Cage Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 64 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Bird Meets Cage delivers an emotional punch in a small package. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: He called himself Stardust, but one of my friends told me his name was Jean. I met him during the summer I... Continue Reading →
Title: Bishop Ridge Series: Sawyer's Ferry: Book Two Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 191 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Ashwood has given us another good read with Bishop Ridge. I thoroughly enjoyed these characters and this story, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: They found exactly what they... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Winterbourne’s Christmas Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 108 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Holiday Romance At a Glance: A little naughty and a little spice add to the sweet confessions and heartfelt moments of Mr. Winterbourne's Christmas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lysander Winterbourne has been living happily at Edgeley Park for the last... Continue Reading →
Title: Out in the End Zone Series: Out in College: Book Two Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 162 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The plot of Out in the End Zone kept my interest, and the side characters were well-crafted. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Evan di Angelo is an upbeat, good-natured goofball... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Agate Series: Carlisle Deputies: Book Three Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I like the way the Andrew Grey handled the subject of human trafficking and the ordeal Pavle faced. Grey makes you feel the emotional toll it took on Pavle and how it... Continue Reading →
Title: Bigger Love Series: Big Love: Book Two Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: If you’ve read and enjoyed Rick Reed’s work in the past, then you’ll surely love this story as well. Reed has such a descriptive flair and talent for setting a... Continue Reading →
Title: Slide Series: Roads: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 366 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I must say that Slide is very impressive. The story was riveting, the characters believable, and the love element really beautiful. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Don’t look back. Don’t you ever look back… Shy... Continue Reading →
Title: Honeymoon for One Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 243 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Keira Andrews took a potentially sappy love story and made it a coming out/first time experience that was realistically crafted and sweetly presented. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Betrayed the night before his wedding by the supposed boy... Continue Reading →
Title: Love and Lint Rollers Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In spite of a couple of niggles, Love and Lint Rollers is a strong romance novel that resolved itself rather nicely. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Even with six beloved cats at home, Thom Fletcher can't help opening... Continue Reading →
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