Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Hearts in Ireland (A World of Love Story) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 119 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a well written, nicely paced HEA story that I would recommend, and is a great addition to the World of Love universe. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When the future is... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghostly Investigations Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 114 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: This is a well plotted murder/paranormal mystery, with some interesting questions about death. I really liked Jon, who had a sadness about him but kept his sense of humor, and Brody, who’s snarky but turns out to... Continue Reading →
Title: Relationship Status (Ethan & Wyatt) Author: K.A. Mitchell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: A big kudos to Mitchell for keeping these guys consistent despite such gaps between books. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Life doesn't come with a syllabus. Ethan knows firsthand that long distance is hard... Continue Reading →
Title: Happily Ever After Isn't Easy Author: Jake C. Wallace Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I found that it was more of a slow-paced evolution as opposed to a roller-coaster of action. If that’s the kind of book you like to read, then you would definitely enjoy this book.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ornamental Hermit (DS Billings Victorian Mysteries: Book Two) Author: Olivier Bosman Publisher: Rocket Man Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I thought the 1890s was captured really well in this novel, especially Scotland Yard and the various areas of England. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The year is 1890. Detective... Continue Reading →
Title: The Truth is Even Stranger (A Paranormal’s Love: Book Nineteen) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 111 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: While following the formula, this installment is a level above the usual, starring compelling main characters with more than interesting backstories—and there are more Gargoyles on the way! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Finder Author: J.E. Lorin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 284 Pages Category: Speculative Fiction At a Glance: August Goodson has enough charm and personality and vulnerability to carry the story; add to that the mystery and romance, and it all comes together for some truly entertaining reading. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At the age of... Continue Reading →
Title: Shaper Author: Christine Danse Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 45 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: A short science fiction story about love and loss, Shaper will drag you through the wringer of emotions. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Nameless and without an identity, she wakes on the streets of Shapertown, an abandoned city that defies... Continue Reading →
Title: Risky Behavior (Bad Behavior: Book One) Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 319 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense/Thiller At a Glance: Andreas and Darren are two opposite characters, but I liked their chemistry and how they interacted with each other. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It’s day one of Darren Corliss’s career as... Continue Reading →
Title: Shifting Currents (Mermen & Magic: Book Four) Author: L.M. Brown Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 235 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: An action-packed addition to an excellent series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Can a merman and an Atlantean, separated by centuries and prejudices, find love together? Merman Delwyn is an Oracle of the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Perils of Intimacy Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was rooting for these guys every step of the way. Another fantastic story from Rick Reed! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Jimmy and Mark make an adorable couple. Jimmy’s kindness and clean-cut cuteness radiate out... Continue Reading →
Title: Drama Queens with Love Scenes Author: Kevin Klehr Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 221 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Silly, snarky, and hopelessly charming. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Close friends Allan and Warwick are dead. They’re not crazy about the idea, so to help them deal with this dilemma are Samantha, a blonde bombshell... Continue Reading →
Title: Come to the Oaks: The Story of Ben and Tobias Author: Bryan T. Clark Publisher: Self-Published Length: 267 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: As the author stated this novel is not meant to depict actual events of slavery, but it does reflect the times and gives a better understanding of slavery in America.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Vampire and the P.I. Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: MLR Press Length: 198 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: Beyond the social or political overtones in this novel, there is a very good mystery at its heart. The pacing is swift, the action is dangerous and slow building, and the characters draw us... Continue Reading →
Title: Snapshots Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As a lover of short stories, I really enjoyed this collection from a writer who knows how to do them well. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Whatever your romance reading preference — gay virgin, opposites attract, friends to lovers, or... Continue Reading →
Title: See My Words (Spectrum Nights: Book Two) Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: So much angst and drama, which I gobbled up in one sitting, completely captivated by the continuation of Scott & Rylan’s story. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Successful underwear model Scott Ashworth is lucky—his... Continue Reading →
Title: Darkest Hour Before Dawn (THIRDS: Book Nine) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Darkest Hour Before Dawn is definitely going to be another hit with THIRDS fans, and a win for Cochet. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: THIRDS Team Leader Sebastian Hobbs and Chief Medical... Continue Reading →
Title: Barbed Wire Cowboy Author: Renee Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Length: 362 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Renee Stevens brings readers a powerful story of two cowboys who are trying to find their way through the ups and downs of life. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After having been kicked off the family ranch by... Continue Reading →
Title: Black Market Blood (New Canadiana: Book Two) Author: Francis Gideon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 330 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: With intricate world-building and a suspenseful plot, this proved to be an exciting addition to the series. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: In a world where monsters are known to—and despised by—humanity, vampire... Continue Reading →
Title: Through the Closet Door Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: JMS Books Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I dare you to read this short story and not be affected by Gregory’s pain, his truth, his reality and his hope for a better tomorrow. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Gregory seems to have it... Continue Reading →
Title: Save the Date Authors: Annabeth Albert and Rebecca Qualls Publisher: Self-Published Length: 128 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I found this to be a really enjoyable story with a nice balance of sweetness and heat. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Randall Young has one duty as his sister’s “man of honor”: to ensure she... Continue Reading →
Title: Just a Cowboy (Riding Cowboy Flats: Book Two) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Julia Talbot’s easy storytelling style is just a delight. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Can an old-fashioned cowboy and a young man on the run from his dark past find a future... Continue Reading →
Title: A Day Makes Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you’re a Calmes fan, you have to read this book. If you’ve never read her before, you have to read this book. If you’ve read her before but stopped, you have to read this book.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dandelion for Tulip (Beings in Love: Book Six) Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 41 minutes Category: High Fantasy/Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I really liked this story when I read it, but sadly the narration didn’t really work for me on this one. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
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