Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Skin Author: Christian Baines Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 151 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: Christian Baines kept me on the hook in the slow and clever revelation of Skin’s characters, and then threw out a surprise twist at the end that was a nice payoff to my perseverance. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Nosy Neighbors Author: Nina R. Schluntz Publisher: MLR Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: If you like a good ghost story, wrapped up in an intriguing little mystery with a side of romance, give this one a try! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Julian is used to drama, seeing ghosts tends... Continue Reading →
Title: Foxglove Copse (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 245 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I have to say I enjoyed Alex Beecroft’s writing style in this novel set in the small Cornish seaside town. It’s somewhat mystical, with suspense and danger, magic and a few scenes that are... Continue Reading →
Title: Kidnapped by the Pirate Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 280 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: If you're in the mood for a sexy historical high seas romance with some added danger and a sweet HEA, men whose conquest is to conquer each other, to ravage barriers and ravish each other body... Continue Reading →
Title: Tender Mercies (Men of Lancaster County: Book Two) Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I adored many things about this story. It was wonderful watching both Eddie and Sam fall more in love with the farm and the animals; the author’s descriptions of the property were... Continue Reading →
Title: Out Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 299 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Out is fast paced with complex characters who exist as a society. I'm counting the days for the holiday short so I can see Zach and Henry again. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: “I guess I always figured coming out was... Continue Reading →
Title: Hell and Back Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All in all, this was a very good mystery with great characters, and I was thoroughly entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Seventeen years ago, Forge Reynolds fell in love… and had his heart broken. When Staff... Continue Reading →
Title: His Convenient Husband (Love and Sports: Book One) Author: Robin Covington Publisher: Entangled Publishing Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: His Convenient Husband is a sweet romance and is sure to delight the dreamer in us all. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: NFL football player Isaiah Blackwell lost his husband three years ago... Continue Reading →
Title: When First I Met My King (The Arthur Trilogy: Book One) Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 138 Pages Category: Historical Fantasy At a Glance: When First I Met My King is yet another title to add to my ever-growing list of lovely reads by this author, and the next in the trilogy can’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Oscar Down Under: Part One Author: Jack Ladd Publisher: Self-Published Length: 211 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, Erotica At a Glance: I absolutely want to know more about Oscar and how he gets from where we leave him in Australia to the not-so-distant future of the first and final chapters in this installment. Go check... Continue Reading →
Title: Because Faery Godmonster (Chainmail and Velvet: Book One) Author: Sionnach Wintergreen Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 105 Pages Category: Fairy Tale/Fantasy At a Glance: Sweet, a little angsty, comical and sexy all apply to this story. It's such an easy, breezy read. All in a day's fun, really. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: How can they... Continue Reading →
Title: HeartShip Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Self-Published Length: 133 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: So, yeah…super cute and shmoopy. I loved it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Benji never meant to catfish a hot college football player in Minnesota when he met a fellow anime fan online. But when @joshfortytwo announces he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: A Pirate's Promise (Pirates of Port Royal: Book 0.5) Author: Jules Radcliffe Publisher: Loose Id Length: 98 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: This is a sweet and poignant short story with a believable HEA. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: The Caribbean, 1664 Press-ganged as a boy, Job Wright has spent years as a captive... Continue Reading →
Title: Deacon's Law (Heroes: Book Three) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 212 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: R.J. Scott offers up and then delivers a lot of emotion in Deacon’s Law. I highly recommend reading the Heroes series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Undercover cop Deacon Shepherd lost everything trying to... Continue Reading →
Title: Fall into the Black (A Planet Called Wish: Book Three) Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 145 pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A wonderful sequel that questions whether or not rules can truly be black or white with no shades in between. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Sometimes there’s a difference between duty and doing... Continue Reading →
Title: As Big as the Sky Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: MLR Press Length: 140 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As Big as the Sky is very cute and charming. I’m so glad I took a chance on this novella, and I hope some of you do, too! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sam wants nothing... Continue Reading →
Title: Count the Shells (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 246 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Count the Shells is another lovely historical romance from this author and, likewise, another lovely addition to the Porthkennack universe. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Michael Gray returned from World War One injured, but at... Continue Reading →
Title: The Fool (Cards of Destiny: Book One) Author: A.J. Marcus Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 84 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: The Fool has the feel of a longer novel, and, if the author had chosen to expand it, it would have been a great one. I definitely want to know how the story... Continue Reading →
Title: Nurture Authors: Jaime Samms and Sarah Masters Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 145 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Nurture is a great collaboration between Jaime Samms and Sarah Masters but won't be for everyone, as it delves into abuse and abusive relationships in an honest way. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Nature versus nurture.... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Dares Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 247 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Five Dares may not be some involved, angsty romance that teeters on the brink of self-destructing at a moment’s notice, as so many do these days, but it is a deeply satisfying romance nonetheless. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Fallout (Flight HA1710: Book Four) Author: Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 129 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A great story about the small decisions we make in life that can change our paths. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Can missing a fatal flight be the wake up call Harrison needs? When Harrison Kelley... Continue Reading →
Title: The Half Wolf Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 193 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Jay Northcote's first dance with shifters is a good one. He built a world that wasn't so different from our own. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Mate, family, pack, home… can Quinn and Kellan have it all?... Continue Reading →
Title: Best New Artist Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Brian Hutchinson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book for the good story of a love that once was, and may be again despite what life does to you. Buy the book because the narration for... Continue Reading →
Title: Linchpin Author: Jodi Payne Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 73 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Linchpin is a quick read, with just the right amount of suspense, danger, humor and an interesting twist. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: He’s sent in to clean up and is left with one very hot mess. Randall Quinn has... Continue Reading →
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