Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Don't Fight It Series: The Gods Made Me Do It: Book Three Author: Lisa Oliver Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Lisa Oliver has given a different take with the mythology of the world and some of the history, and weaved it beautifully into her story. I love seeing little... Continue Reading →
Title: A Prayer for the Dead Series: A Tom and Stanley Mystery Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Another solid and thoroughly entertaining mystery. Despite my mixed emotions about the relationship, I do love the characters’ complexity and the cleverness of the plot, and am really... Continue Reading →
Title: Cash Plays Series: Seven of Spades: Book Three Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 351 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: With this third installment of the Seven of Spades series, Cordelia Kingsbridge expertly creates another power-packed plot. This storyline has so much going on, with family, friends, emotions, addictions, gang wars... Continue Reading →
Title: Stone the Crows Series: Wolf Winter: Book Two Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: In short, not my cup of tea. So, what is the book and why a high star rating? Well, it’s a damn good book. It’s well written with strong characters,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Emerald Wars Author: Grace Watson Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 242 Pages Category: Fantasy, Steampunk At a Glance: Watson did a commendable job of pulling together a pastiche of L. Frank Baum's treasured Oz tales and then gives the story some lovely twists, with plenty of Easter eggs sprinkled throughout that made me smile... Continue Reading →
Title: Out, Proud, and Prejudiced Author: Megan Reddaway Publisher: Self-Published Length: 268 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think, whether you’re familiar with the original or not, there are many fabulous things to enjoy about Out, Proud, and Prejudiced. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: One’s proud, one’s prejudiced, and they can’t stand each other. Quick-tempered... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhoades—Undeniable Series: Man Up: Book Two Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 326 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Even if I never loved these characters, I understood their story and I was able to bring it full circle in my mind. I can still appreciate an author who is able to pull... Continue Reading →
Title: Medley Series: Changing Lanes: Book Two Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Medley was good but the constant drama, much of which felt over the top or unneeded, kept it from being as good as Relay for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sebastian Stewart was never Mr.... Continue Reading →
Title: Bones and Bourbon Author: Dorian Graves Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy At a Glance: This is an action packed, humorous, vicious, gruesome and twisted story that is amazing in its uniqueness. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Half-huldra Retz Gallows is having an awful day. First, he wakes up in the middle... Continue Reading →
Title: Explore with Me Series: With Me: Book Two Author: Kris Jacen Publisher: MLR Press Length: 127 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a wonderful, relaxing read with a great plot and a satisfying development. I’d recommend it highly as a poolside read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: The Army is the only... Continue Reading →
Title: War Paint Series: States of Love: Book 39 Author: Sarah Black Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bottom line? War Paint was a quick, angst-free, fun read, and I adored it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: There’s an art to love. Mural artist Ben has come from Tel Aviv to... Continue Reading →
Title: Restraint Series: Power Exchange: Book Four Author: AJ Rose Publisher: Self-Published Length: 354 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, BDSM At a Glance: I definitely recommend Restraint for all those familiar with the Power Exchange series. Rose is an eloquent and descriptive writer and has a way of making her characters real. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Zero Warning Series: By the Numbers: Book Zero Author: John Charles Publisher: Manifest Vision Publishing Length: Novel Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This novel was a page turner. There’s suspense, action, danger, and some solid secondary characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When FBI agent Mateo Hachman took the undercover assignment, he knew the risks.... Continue Reading →
Title: Calm Authors: K. Evan Coles and Brigham Vaughn Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 288 Pages Category: Contemporary Reviewed By: Taz At a Glance: After completing Calm, I can say with confidence that this two-book set is well worth the time and emotional toll it takes to read. Blurb: A love worth the wait. When Riley Porter-Wright... Continue Reading →
Title: Omega Shadow Series: Pine Creek Lake Den: Book Three Author: Quinn Michaels Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 256 Pages Category: Mpreg At a Glance: Despite some obvious plot twists, this was a thoroughly enjoyable book that has me wanting more in this series. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: One is accused. One is betrayed. One is... Continue Reading →
Title: Omega Required Author: Dessa Lux Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 464 Pages Category: Mpreg, Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Omega Required may not have offered any new earth shattering plot surprises, but it had romance and compassion in spades, making it a lovely paranormal novel that many who follow this genre will enjoy. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Like a Gentleman (Expanded 2nd Edition) Series: Love in Portsmouth: Book One Author: Eliot Grayson Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 106 Pages Category: Regency Romance At a Glance: I enjoyed the additional content in Like a Gentleman, and absolutely felt it upped the satisfaction quotient. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: James Rowley, penniless younger brother of... Continue Reading →
Title: Hawk in the Rowan Series: The Rowan Harbor Cycle: Book Four Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 152 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: This series has me captivated. I love the progression of the long story arc while still having individual trials and tribulations along the way, allowing me to grow more... Continue Reading →
Title: Plummet to Soar Series: Plummet to Soar: Book One Author: Z.A. Maxfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Z.A. Maxfield takes us on a crazy ride with murder on the menu in her latest story. The only drawback I found with this story was the continual jumping about... Continue Reading →
Title: Re-Ignition Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: MLR Press Length: 42 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed the way the relationship built naturally and was rooting for Griff and Sean to get it together and figure out that they belonged with each other. Recommended, particularly for short story lovers. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Once Upon a Western Shore Series: Tyack & Frayne: Book Nine Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 160 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: The Tyack & Frayne series is one of the finest examples of speculative fiction in the LGBTQ genre, and as long as there are books to be read set... Continue Reading →
Title: On the Ice Series: Stick Side: Book One Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 348 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On the Ice is a sweet, well-written romance that made me smile. And, I’m so excited that it’s the beginning of a series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: For college sophomore Mitch Greyson, determination... Continue Reading →
Title: Killing Time in LA Series: Tom and Stanley: Book Three Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Victor J. Banis certainly delivers another great mystery in the Tom and Stanley series, and I’ll be looking forward to another installment. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Gunned Down Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 50 Pages Category: Western, Historical At a Glance: Dale Chase always catches my eye with her spin on classic Westerns. The stories are quick, short, and action filled. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The Farrow Gang robs banks with great success, but when Evan Langer is... Continue Reading →
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