Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Three New Wishes (Rainbow Island: Book Three) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 213 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Each book in this series gives us three scenarios centered around the BDSM lifestyle, and while the vignettes are hot and emotionally touching, it is the polyamorous relationship of the three men... Continue Reading →
Title: Dragon's Hoard Author: M.A. Church Publisher: Dreamspinner Press House Line: Dreamspun Beyond Length: 234 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: What worked so well in this novel was the dynamic between Warwick and Avery—both men were caught up in what their inner creature wanted and yet both were reluctant to give it... Continue Reading →
Title: Deeds & Confetti (Mary's Boys: Book Four) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I looove a good May-December romance, and Deeds & Confetti certainly fits that bill. I’m so glad I picked this one up. I enjoyed reading it and can’t wait to fall more in... Continue Reading →
Title: Saved (Breaking Free: Book One) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 243 Pages Category: Omegaverse, Mpreg At a Glance: This is one you must judge for yourself, for I do believe each reader will take away something different from this story, and that is perhaps the best kind of novel any author can... Continue Reading →
Title: Ethan (True: Book One) Author: Rowan McBride Publisher: Loose Id (FREE Download) Length: 37 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This quick little read packed quite a punch and was extremely enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Ethan is a shapeshifter whose life force is rooted in the ability to love. When he is... Continue Reading →
Title: Green's Hill Werewolves Vol 2 (Little Goddess Series) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 220 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A satisfying addition to the series for my inner completionist. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: After a rocky start and some unexpected battles, Teague Sullivan may have found a home at Green’s Hill.... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into Always (Leaning Into Series: Book Two) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a quick and easy read, not a lot of angst, and I was sure Eric and Zane would be okay at the end. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Life is good... Continue Reading →
Title: Family Man Authors: Heidi Cullinan and Marie Sexton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (Second Edition) Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think my one problem with this novel stems from the fact that by the end, it is not fully clear that Vinnie is bisexual. Given that, Family Man is still a powerful... Continue Reading →
Title: Evan Sent Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I like where Bowie took the plot, here, and twisted it into something suspenseful and dangerous for the two MCs. This is a thoroughly entertaining read! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Fiction and reality become intertwined when a young... Continue Reading →
Title: Wake-up Call Author: Becky Black Publisher: JMS Books Length: 56 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A quick and charming slow-burn romance that just makes you feel good. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When you live beside a cat café, it’s inevitable the fur will start flying eventually. Derek “Dez” Walker, a police officer wounded... Continue Reading →
Title: Prophesy (The King & Alpha: Book One) Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Length: 294 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, Shifters, Vampires At a Glance: I definitely recommend this one to those who like paranormal stories focusing on the romance and not so much on the fighting. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Justice Volkov is the youngest... Continue Reading →
Title: Mai Tais and Murder (Gabe Maxfield Mysteries Book One) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 156 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: I enjoyed this book immensely, and can’t wait to see what Gabe gets wrapped up in next. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Gabe Maxfield never wanted to be a detective or... Continue Reading →
Title: Home Before Sundown Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Length: 354 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Tinnean delivers a fantastic novel that reflects a classic melodrama set in the 1800s. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: George Pettigrew and his papa must leave the California rancho they'd lived on since his birth. They end up in... Continue Reading →
Title: Remember When Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had my issues with the story but, overall, I enjoyed reading it. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 because I like reading about the lifetime of a character, which I did here, and I don't find that... Continue Reading →
Title: For Better or Worse Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 94 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nothing about For Better or Worse is blatant, gratuitous, or in-your-face. It’s simply a quiet and gentle story about two friends who feed each other, body and soul. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: To the other firefighters in... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Mind Author: Roe Horvat Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 146 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Roe Horvat has a knack for telling a great story centered around characters who are so easy to warm up to and root for. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Alexander Popescu is a university lecturer in a quiet... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder in Color (DaSunder Chronicles: Book Two) Author: Emmi Lawrence Publisher: Loose Id Length: 313 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: I was amazed and sucked right into this fantastic story, and am hoping for another wild novel with Salain and Jevette; after all, they were just getting started. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Medical... Continue Reading →
Title: Dear Mona Lisa... Authors: Claire Davis and Al Stewart Publisher: Self-Published Length: 65 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Dear Mona Lisa... is worth reading. It's something different from the mass. This book has its own character; it's short, sweet, poetic, strong. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: om, shy office clerk by day and drawer... Continue Reading →
Title: The Price of Secrets (Web of Secrets: Book Two) Author: Terry Poole Publisher: MLR Press Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Thriller At a Glance: Terry Poole offers readers a tension filled and action packed sequel to Web of Secrets Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kelly must rescue his fiance Nathan when he is kidnapped... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Mr. Wrong Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 218 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Finding Mr. Wrong is a sweet romance that just fell a bit short of being a cohesive and believable novel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Matthew Hart is heir to the family fortune and owner of Hart... Continue Reading →
Title: Northern Star Author: Ethan Day Narrator: Jason Frazier Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A story is told, a family is remade, and hearts are mended. That’s a lot for any book to do well, but add the top-notch narration and you have a book you... Continue Reading →
Title: Sins of the Father (Wilde Love: Book Two) Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The first book had me intrigued; this second book in this series has me hooked; I need the third ASAP. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Six years ago, Keegan Quinn was working for... Continue Reading →
Title: Green's Hill Werewolves: Vol. One (Little Goddess Series) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 310 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Full of angst, backstory, and more details from all our favorite Green's Hill characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Teague Sullivan and Jack Barnes work in the dangerous gray area between the natural... Continue Reading →
Title: Idyll Fears (A Thomas Lynch Novel) Author: Stephanie Gayle Publisher: Seventh Street Books Length: 320 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Author Stephanie Gayle unpacks another taut mystery for Police Chief Thomas Lynch and the Idyll police force. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It’s two weeks before Christmas 1997, and Chief Thomas Lynch faces a... Continue Reading →
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