Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Nachos & Hash Series: Mary's Boys: Book One Author: Brandon Witt Narrator: Dominic Carlos Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Carlos make the words come to life. He makes the feelings of the characters sharp and shiny as cut glass. Emotions are told with perfection... Continue Reading →
Title: Romantic Behavior Series: Bad Behavior: Book Four Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 118 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is definitely a great HEA, with drama, fun and some well-meaning family moments. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Detective Andreas Ruffner is no fool—he’s found a man who loves him,... Continue Reading →
Title: Bleu Balls (Balls to the Wall: Book Seven) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another wonderful addition to the Balls to the Walls series, and I really hope we see more of the amazing Howard, who helped Robin realise that he could let go of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Tribute Act (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 215 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Tribute Act is equal parts sweet and angsty, with complex family dynamics which add realism and layers to Nathan and Mack's irresistible and undeniable chemistry. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Nathan Bridges hadn’t intended to settle... Continue Reading →
Title: Freckles Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 42 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo brought the story and the characters to life in an awesomely entertaining way. I found myself smiling until my cheeks hurt, and laughing out loud in my car... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost In Time Author: A.L. Lester Publisher: JMS Books (The Gate ~ Free Prequel) Length: 173 Pages Category: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Time Travel At a Glance: I didn’t know if I was going to actually like this story, but A.L. Lester had me from the start. I couldn’t put this book down, and I want... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dead (The Thaumaturge Series: Book One) Author: Cal Matthews Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 228 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, Horror At a Glance: Apart from one little personal niggle, I loved the mysticism and magic and descriptive narration of this story. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: “She’s dead,” I said to him harshly, and he... Continue Reading →
Title: Relay (Changing Lanes: Book One) Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I love a good sports romance. Who doesn’t, right? And, Layla Reyne’s newest release, Relay, is incredibly good. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Captain is not a title Alejandro “Alex” Cantu takes lightly. Elected by his... Continue Reading →
Title: Ebb and Flow (Love's Charter: Book Two) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was more of an emotional ride than an action-packed thriller, so if you’re in the mood to wrap up in a blanket and sink into a book, this is a good choice... Continue Reading →
Title: Snow Falling Author: Davidson King Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sometimes a bit shallow on details and limited when it came to Snow’s full backstory, the plot still held together well and made sense. Snow Falling is a solid debut novel and will certainly have me returning for... Continue Reading →
Title: Southernmost Murder Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I was really entertained by the plot and characters, and I get the feeling that readers will just adore Aubrey and Jun, and beg for more. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Aubrey Grant lives in the tropical paradise of... Continue Reading →
Title: Gemini Keeps Capricorn (Signs of Love: Book Three) Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Do not wait to check this one out, guys!! So good! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sometimes, one stubborn Capricorn is all it takes… to drive Wesley Hidaka to crazy, flirtatious... Continue Reading →
Title: Counting on You (Counting: Book Three) Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 91 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: My favorite of the series! Henry and Marcus are finally sharing their fears and risking their hearts. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Henry and Marc can’t seem to catch a break. They’ve had two disastrous... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Trail (Clean Slate Ranch: Book One) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Carina Press Length: 384 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Wild Trail is a good beginning to what could turn out to be a steamy and fun new series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Welcome to Clean Slate Ranch: home of tight jeans,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Last Gift Author: Chrissy Munder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 48 pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: I was completely charmed by this slow-burn and delightfully sweet story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: College student Nick Reed works late shift at a convenience store and dreams of graduation, a job he can be proud... Continue Reading →
Title: The Fortune Hunter Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 235 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Fans of this author, fans of a well written period piece, fans of a forbidden love that survives, thrives, and endures, should find a lot to embrace in this book. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A man with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mature Man’s Guide to Surviving Change Author: Chris Scully Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 59 pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: This is a heart-warming friends to lovers, second chance love story, with sweet and humorous moments that I thoroughly enjoyed. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In the sunny playground of Palm Springs, growing... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unexpected Sanctuary Author: Cassie Decker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 33 Pages Category: Holiday, Sci-Fi At a Glance: A short but sweet dystopian set during Christmas with great characters. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: An aggressive super-flu pandemic wipes out a majority of the population over the course of one Christmas holiday—and brings Tobin and... Continue Reading →
Title: Eugene and the Box of Nails Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 58 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Reading Eugene and the Box of Nails made me realize that it’s been too darn long since I’ve read something by Jaime Samms, and reminded me how much I love her books. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Beauty and His Beast Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 151 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fairy Tale At a Glance: Beauty and His Beast is the measuring stick of this author’s imagination and ability to evoke imagery through words. If you’re looking for something a little familiar yet just different enough to keep things... Continue Reading →
Title: The Werewolf Before Christmas Author: Charles Payseur Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 35 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Holiday At a Glance: Between Alec’s imperfect magic, his growing love for Ray, and some incredibly random situations, this is a perfect addition to the Advent Calendar. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Ray seems like the perfect boyfriend—he’s gorgeous, incredibly... Continue Reading →
Title: The Holly Groweth Green Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 55 Pages Category: High Fantasy, Holiday At a Glance: With gentle and endearing characters, a simple, sweet story, and a lovely ending, this story will be just the ticket for those who allow their imaginations to soar. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When... Continue Reading →
Title: Color of You Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Give yourself the gift of love, family, and a full heart all in one book this holiday season—look no further than Color of You. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Bowen Merlin—yes, that’s his real name—accepts a... Continue Reading →
Title: The King's Courage (North Pole City Tales: Book Six) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 77 Pages Category: Fairy Tale, Holiday At a Glance: If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of reading Cochet’s magical tales of the inhabitants of North Pole City, then you have no excuses. The series is complete; get... Continue Reading →
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