Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Face without a Heart Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: There's an overall chilling sort of savagery to this novel, both violent and psychological, which allows readers to appreciate it on its own merits rather than as a simple rehashing of Wilde’s story... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deeper He Hurts (Kick: Book Two) Author: Lynda Aicher Publisher: Loveswept/Random House LLC Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book isn’t only fascinating with regard to the BDSM aspects; it’s also an interesting character study in guilt, grief, and loss, as well as a truly gorgeous love story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Soothsayer Author: Cari Z. Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 184 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Romance At a Glance: With fun action and tantalizing world building, Soothsayer is another win from Cari Z. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Cillian Kelly can look into people’s eyes and see their fates. He’s running from a past filled with mistakes,... Continue Reading →
Title: Jackass Flats (Riding Cowboy Flats: Book One) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: I was thoroughly entertained by this short story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Can a traveling military man and a set-in-his-ways cowboy find a way to make things work? Tate feels like the... Continue Reading →
Title: Fish Out of Water Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 20 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Tremblay, as usual, makes this book come alive. Buy this book—it’s a great listen; you will not be sorry that you did. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: PI Jackson Rivers... Continue Reading →
Title: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Author: Matthew Robbins Publisher: JMS Books Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling has an ending that made me smile and hope that I’ll hear a little bit more about Felix and Ronan. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Felix is in real trouble this... Continue Reading →
Title: To Love and to Cherish (Vows: Book Three) Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Length: 201 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Possibly my favorite in this series, we get some happiness for Nash at last. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Will Nash find love again? Of course he will. Will he go about it... Continue Reading →
Title: Decisions (Drop Dead: Book Three) Author: Peter Styles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 163 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’ve really enjoyed getting to know these characters and am completely charmed by Peter Styles’ storytelling as well as his skill at creating a contemporary romance built around such a quirky bunch of people. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Queer and the Restless (A Queers of La Vista Novel) Author: Kris Ripper Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: This is a series any LGBTQ+ murder mystery fan doesn’t want to miss! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Ed Masiello has been on testosterone for a year, is working... Continue Reading →
Title: Undertow (Whyborne & Griffin: Book 8.5) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 90 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical, F/F At a Glance: What a treat this novella was. These ninety pages pack a punch. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Note: This novella takes place at the same time as events in Fallow (Whyborne &... Continue Reading →
Title: Watching and Wanting (Housemates: Book Four) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 129 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: This is not only the most erotic book in the series, but it’s the most rawly sexual Northcote book I’ve ever read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Watching Jude’s cam show stirs desires Shawn’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul Bonds (Common Powers: Book One) Author: Lynn Lorenz Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: Soul Bonds is book one in the re-released Common Bonds series. I’m glad to see it’s come back. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Sammi knows just what his lovers want. Mitchell wants Sammi. Donovan... Continue Reading →
Title: Cursus Honorum Author: Diana Jean Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Though not for everyone, this was an enjoyable historical read for me. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Returning to Rome war torn and weary, all Marius wants is to relax and be left alone. Instead he is dragged right... Continue Reading →
Title: Unearthed Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Horror, Paranormal At a Glance: The ending was a shocker and a heartbreaker for me, but I absolutely enjoyed this book. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: 2nd Edition Some ancient secrets are better left buried…. When Jacob Keys gets the call every man dreads,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Justice Author: Renee James Publisher: Oceanview Publishing Length: 320 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Initially, this was a story about a transwoman hairdresser who fights crime, but it became something more. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Against all odds, Bobbi Logan, a statuesque transgender woman, has become one of Chicago's most... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied Up in Knots Author: Wayne Mansfield Publisher: JMS Books Length: 61 Pages Category: BDSM, Erotica At a Glance: It’s provocative. What else can I say? Tied Up in Knots is short and provocative. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Cody has never been lucky in love. In fact, he isn’t feeling very lucky at all.... Continue Reading →
Title: Pentimento Blues (Bellingham Mysteries: Book Six) Author: Nicole Kimberling Publisher: Loose Id Length: 98 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: This series is a really good bit of reading entertainment, and while I’m feeling sentimental that it’s over, the end was well worth the wild little trip to the Pacific Northwest. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Tricks and Bids (Suit of Harte’s: Book One) Author: Jacqueline Grey Publisher: Resplendence Publishing Length: 66 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: I appreciate a story and an author who can achieve a level of depth in such a short novella. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When Michael Nole propositions Dillon Spade outside of... Continue Reading →
Title: Doubts (Drop Dead: Book Two) Author: Peter Styles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 158 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Peter Styles’ writing is fresh and fast paced, and the reading of these books has been such a treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Geo feels like things are finally going his way. He's in a great... Continue Reading →
Title: The Beach House Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books Length: 72 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A sweet, well written, and a good short story for a Sunday afternoon when you need a satisfying hot read, a favorite chair, and a cup of tea. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: After model and actor Mason... Continue Reading →
Title: Lunch with the Do-Nothings at the Tammy Dinette Author: Killian B. Brewer Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really, really liked what Killian B. Brewer did with this story. The book was full of charm as well as spunk and small town appeal. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When... Continue Reading →
Title: 72 Hours Author: Clare London Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 31 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: 72 Hours was a highly enjoyable suspense story with a solid narration and totally worth listening to! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Tanner Mackay and Niall Sutherland were once far more than... Continue Reading →
Title: True Crime (Drop Dead: Book One) Author: Peter Styles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Peter Styles has hooked me, without much effort, with his humor, his charming and quirky characters, and his ability to bring something just that little bit different to this romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Geo... Continue Reading →
Title: Off Base (Out of Uniform: Book One) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: At a certain point, this book became the book I hoped it would be and I couldn’t put it down. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After trading the barracks for a fixer-upper rental, navy... Continue Reading →
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