Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Wolf and the Holly Series: The Rowan Harbor Cycle: Book Two Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 199 Pages Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: A great addition to what is shaping up to be an excellent series. Highly recommended for paranormal urban fantasy lovers. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Five years ago,... Continue Reading →
Title: Family Ties Series: Bartlett Boys: Book One Author: Poppy Dennison Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A couple of minor quibbles aside, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Family Ties is a wonderful introduction to the Bartlett clan. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Every family has a story to tell… Blake... Continue Reading →
Title: Haunted Series: Hours of the Night: Book 2.5 Authors: Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 60 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: This novella did exactly what a good short story is supposed to do—left me wanting more from its characters. Mission accomplished. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Noel Chandler had a... Continue Reading →
Title: Finders Keepers Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you are looking for a bit of well written and lovely escapism, look no further than N.R. Walker’s Finders Keepers. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Needing a change of scene, Griffin Burke moves from Brisbane to Coolum Beach... Continue Reading →
Title: Velvet Claw Author: L.J. Hamlin Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 160 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I really enjoyed this book despite some issues that it had. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Evan Kidd journeys to a small town to solve the mystery of what's making children sick—but only cat people are... Continue Reading →
Title: Fighting Addiction Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 197 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: BA Tortuga delivers a tense and emotional story about two former lovers who could have a chance for new beginnings at life. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Country hat act Markus Kane is skeptical when he’s asked to do... Continue Reading →
Title: In Wild Lemon Groves Author: Selina Kray Publisher: Self-Published Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In Wild Lemon Groves is a love letter to Amalfi, Italy, wrapped around the equally lovely story of a man who learns to live and love again. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A telltale knock on a quiet... Continue Reading →
Title: The Immortalists Author: Chloe Benjamin Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons/Penguin Publishing Length: 352 Pages Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: Cerebrate and not lacking in pathos, author Chloe Benjamin persuades readers to confront the concept of freewill and the inevitability of our own mortality, entwining it in the complexity of familial bonds and our sense... Continue Reading →
Title: Swann's Revenge Series: Dreamspun Desires: Book 51 Author: Shira Anthony Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With interesting court cases and well written secondary characters that propel the story forward, there are plenty of things to keep this fairy tale grounded in reality. I totally recommend it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Afraid to Fly Series: Anchor Point: Book Two Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 9 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While the characters are not perfect, their obstacles are not impossible to overcome. Russo tells us this in moments of tenderness, anger, and pure... Continue Reading →
Title: Power Play Series: Camassia Cove Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 276 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: Although I'm rating with 4 instead of 5 stars, because of one scene in particular, I actually liked the rest of the story very much. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: I was my own worst enemy.... Continue Reading →
Title: When the Devil Wants In Authors: Cate Ashwood and J.H. Knight Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 246 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The way the authors wrapped things up left me with almost more questions than answers, but I would read more from this duo, especially if they give us Santiago’s book!! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Dead Fall Series: Dead Things: Book Two Author: Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books/Kindle Unlimited Length: 237 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Dystopian At a Glance: Dead Fall feels a lot like the author chumming the waters to see what will come out to play with its food. The storytelling is precise and articulate, and I'm... Continue Reading →
Title: Their Life As They Live It Series: Perspectives: Book Four Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Briggs-King Books Length: 239 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is another wonderfully emotional read that gives great insight into this world through the lens of Gabe’s dads and their relationship. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: “Happiness is not a... Continue Reading →
Title: Bankers' Hours Author: Wade Kelly Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book for the expert narration, buy it for the fun story, and buy it because sometimes even a light comedy can have an emotional weight. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Blackbird in the Reeds Series: The Rowan Harbor Cycle: Book One Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 188 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: A wonderful and interesting set up for a new series. If you are like your contemporary romances blended with a paranormal plot, pick this one up! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Dantes Unglued Series: Ward Security: Book Two Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: Novel Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: From the beginning of Dantes Unglued, the storyline is gripping. It's another exciting mystery to add to the Ward Security series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When private investigator, Shane Stephens,... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanted, a Gentleman Author: KJ Charles Narrator: Greg Patmore Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 40 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: This is a thoroughly entertaining historical brought to life by a fabulous narrator, who was new to me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: By the good offices of Riptide Publishing KJ... Continue Reading →
Title: Dream Series: Skins: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 254 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These guys were fantastic. Their scenes at the club were fire, and even when they weren’t ‘playing’ their chemistry was amazing. I can’t wait for the other books in the series!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Foxling Soldati Series: Soldati Hearts: Book Two Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 119 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: This author did a remarkable job of dropping us into the middle of a world and connecting us to some very relatable characters. While not an epic journey, this makes for... Continue Reading →
Title: Boneyard Series: The Thaumaturge: Book Two Author: Cal Matthews Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 228 Pages Category: Spec Fic, Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: This book is creepy, gross, and fantastic, and reinforced my love of the author’s knack for writing great word pictures. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Ebron White has never thought of himself... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hockey Player's Heart Series: Hockey Hearts: Book One Authors: Jeff Adams and Will Knauss Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 226 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really am so happy I picked this one up. It was a wonderful debut from this writing team, and I’ll definitely be on the lookout to... Continue Reading →
Title: Slip Series: Recovery: Book Two Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 246 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I saw Slip as a grand undertaking, and I found it interesting how the author plays on the word slip; it has several different meanings in this erotic love story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Love... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghost of a Chance Series: Requiem Inc.: Book One Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 216 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Out of the Dreamspun Beyond stories I have read thus far, this one has been my favorite, and I love that you’re always guaranteed a HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
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