Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Spun! (Shamwell Tales: Book Four) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 328 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were WAY more things I loved about this story than didn’t. And, Lord help me, I loved that adorable, costumed teddy bear! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: With friends like these . . . An... Continue Reading →
Title: Premonitions Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 101 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I’m not sure what it is, but I always find myself looking for the next Edward Kendrick story. Maybe it’s that his books are always easy reads, very entertaining, no matter what the subject, and the characters always... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Home (A Kind Of Stories: Book Four) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were funny moments, there were creepy moments, there were sexy moments. Recommended to those who like a little suspense and mystery in their romance. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Isaac... Continue Reading →
Title: Manny Get Your Guy (The Mannies: Book Two) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: God Bless the Dreamspun Desire category. The guaranteed happy endings are such a relief right now. I've really enjoyed knowing that lighthearted romance is on the menu as I dive into... Continue Reading →
Title: Catch and Release (The Release: Book Three) Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Lou Lambert Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 16 minutes Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: I can recommend this book to anyone who likes western romances, and to those who like a little mystery with their hot men. Both the... Continue Reading →
Title: Coach’s Challenge (Scoring Chances: Book Five) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The dialogue is, as always, so sharp and fast-paced. And, so, so funny. Gale writes these guys so well; I’m pretty convinced she was a male hockey player in another life. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Skin After Skin (PsyCop: Book Eight) Author: Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: JCP Books Length: 387 Pages Category: Parnormal At a Glance: Skin After Skin is one epic Crash-shaped saga, and it upped my affection for him in a big way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Fierce. Audacious. Independent. Curtis Ash can’t be bothered to settle... Continue Reading →
Title: Extrasensual Perception Author: Rayna Vause Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 45 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This narration is wonderful and rich. It is a great addition to the Dreamspun Desires series, and could get a series of its own with a reluctant psychic and skeptical... Continue Reading →
Title: Starstruck (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 1 minute Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo’s narration was pretty close to flawless. His performance kept me completely engaged and excited to turn the audio back on the second I got... Continue Reading →
Title: Inches of Trust Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: JMS Books Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary, Anthology At a Glance: This is a lovely slow-building love story between two very different men who learn to trust each other despite past experiences. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: 2nd Edition When architect Brian Townsend meets a man dressed as... Continue Reading →
Title: Playing with Fire Author: Jambrea Jo Jones Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: This is a great character driven short story. We get a solid beginning, middle, and ending all wrapped up in a short space of time. And, the characters are charming. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Ranch... Continue Reading →
Title: While My Wife's Away Author: James Lear Publisher: Cleis Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book isn’t going to be for everyone. The main character is a married man who cheats on his wife, and it doesn’t have an HEA, but it was well-written and interesting. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Honesty (A Kind of Stories: Book Three) Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Seth Clayton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A great addition to a series I love, and the narration really brought Tim and Carter to life. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Music... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Lessons (Winter Ball: Book Two) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 25 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Oh my god, I love Mason, a fantastic character we met in Winter Ball, and I loved his story. As usual, Nick J. Russo provides the... Continue Reading →
Titles: Delayed Gratification, The Start of Something New, Who I Am When I'm With You, Positive Reinforcement, Performance Review Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: Serialized Short Fiction Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: Erotic as hell. Would I have liked a dual POV? At times, yes. Did I feel that some parts of... Continue Reading →
Title: Open Road Author: M.J. O’Shea Narrator: Robbie D Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Let me begin this review by saying I really liked the story. Like most romance books, it has a few plot holes that are easy to forgive. That being said, this... Continue Reading →
Title: Ride Along (A States of Love Story) Author: Meghan Maslow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 122 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I dug this one for sure! A quick, enjoyable read that I would absolutely recommend. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Drew Nolan is a loud-and-proud mystery writer with a brutal case of writer’s block. He... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Heat Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 184 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Summer Heat turned out to be a delightful romance that was an easy breezy read, perfect for those wanting a story that delivers no surprises and lots of fun. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A summer fling is an ideal... Continue Reading →
Title: Aqua Follies Author: Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 220 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I enjoyed this book so much, for the simple joy of watching two people fall in love against all the odds. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The 1950s. Postwar exuberance. Conformity. Rock and roll. Homophobia. Russell tells himself he’ll... Continue Reading →
Title: Riding the Circuit (Riding Cowboy Flats: Book Three) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 73 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Riding the Circuit is another delightful addition to the Riding Cowboy Flats series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Rodeo cowboy Frost Barton spends most of his time on tour, and that’s the... Continue Reading →
Title: Off Stage: Beyond the Footlights (Off Stage: Set Three) Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: If you’re a fan of the first two books, you will absolutely not want to miss this one. If you haven’t started the series yet, do ittttt!!!! Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Quickening, Vol. 2 (Series: Little Goddess: Book Five, Volume Two) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 284 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: It's finally here! And it's full of all the expected battles (emotional and physical), and leaves the reader as satisfied as possible with the resolution. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Masterpiece Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 202 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: The Masterpiece is the book I needed right now—sweet, simple, and so romantic. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Built from the bottom up: one perfect gentleman. Man about town Arthur Lawton spends his days pursuing entertainment while shoeshine Joe... Continue Reading →
Title: Past the Breakers Author: Lucie Archer Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: A nice balance of humor and seriousness and relatable characters, all in all I really enjoyed this story. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Casey North lost everything when his restaurant burned to the ground: his hopes, his dreams,... Continue Reading →
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