Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Nightswimmer: A Novel Author: Joseph Olshan Publisher: Open Road Media Length: 244 Pages Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: Whether you like Will or not will likely affect your reading experience—he’s flawed, as is Sean, and those imperfections make them human, adding another healthy dose of realism to the story. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Falls (The Falls: Book One) Author: Jon Garcia and Marty Beaudet Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Spiritual At a Glance: A beautifully crafted story centered around the Mormon religion. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: You see them everywhere, Mormon missionaries dressed in their white shirts, ties, and suit pants. With their short-cut hair, they... Continue Reading →
Title: Jess, Chunk, and the Road Trip to Infinity Author: Kristin Elizabeth Clark Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Sold by Macmillan Publishing) Pages: 272 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, New Adult Fiction, LGBT Fiction At a Glance: I’d recommend this for friends-to-lovers fans and trans fiction fans, alike. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: The last time Jess... Continue Reading →
Title: The Power of Peppermint Author: L.D. Blakeley Publisher: Self-Published Length: 68 Pages Category: Holiday, May/December Romance At a Glance: Even with a small page count, this short story provides plenty of room for the two MCs to build a sweet relationship. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: When Jamison Pritchett is roped into replacing the mall... Continue Reading →
Title: The Virgin Manny (The Mannies) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 228 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Virgin Manny is the perfect light-hearted way to finish out 2016 and start over with a fresh palate. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Growing up and falling in love... Sometimes family is a blessing... Continue Reading →
Title: Merry Christmas, Mr. Miggles Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Tristan Wright Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 4 hours and 45 minutes Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Mr. Miggles is another holiday hit. I was so pleased with both the story, and the performance. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Toby Kincaid loves being the junior librarian in... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Months That Follow Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: MLR Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Mpreg At a Glance: I’m not usually a sci-fi fan, but this wonderful story had so many great elements that I was enthralled from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Can two Terran Alliance Marines come to... Continue Reading →
Title: His Needs Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 113 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: A short, sweet, and sexy romantic holiday hurt/comfort read. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When State Trooper Travis Kinslow is injured right before Thanksgiving, the only positive is that for once he won’t be working during... Continue Reading →
Title: The Christmas Wager Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 149 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Historical At a Glance: All in all, The Christmas Wager is a sweet Christmas tale that many will enjoy year after year—worthy of a reread despite a few fantastical moments. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: To discharge a debt to... Continue Reading →
Title: Chose Pride (L’Ange: Book Three) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Fans of this unique take on shifters will undoubtedly enjoy this story as much as I did. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jon Slade finally met his mate, but instead of it being the happiest... Continue Reading →
Title: Boots Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 113 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A charming romance with a fairytale twist. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Willem’s lost his job and his boyfriend, and now possibly his mind when his cat calls him a nitwit. Willem’s father never approved of his artistic talents, his... Continue Reading →
Title: Disarming Donner (North Pole City Tales: Book Five Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 68 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Fantasy At a Glance: Disarming Donner is heavy on charm and light on drama, which is exactly what I look for in a book from this delightful series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: As a... Continue Reading →
Title: Heart’s Gamble Author: S.J. Frost Publisher: MLR Press Pages: 97 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An engaging story, revolving around a difficult subject matter, which managed to pack an emotional punch in its shorter length! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Shawn Carlisle has dedicated his life to rescuing horses. Having grown up around the... Continue Reading →
Title: Different Names for the Same Thing Author: Francis Gideon Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 78 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Recommended, particularly for anyone who is interested in exploring a thoughtful trans romance. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The last time Joël Paquet was in New York City, he nearly died. Too distracted by his... Continue Reading →
Title: Cursed Miracles (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Meg Harding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 48 Pages Category: Holiday, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I totally enjoyed this story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Two hundred years ago on Christmas Eve, William Mashinter was frozen in time, cursed by his wife to roam the world on... Continue Reading →
Title: Mele Kalikimaka (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: B.G. Thomas and Noah Willoughby Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 95 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: I thoroughly enjoyed this story and I definitely recommend it as a happy holiday treat. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Being rich has its advantages, but it is also rife... Continue Reading →
Title: Simple After All (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Yolande Kleinn Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 49 Pages Category: Holiday, Contemporary At a Glance: Another winner from the Dreamspinner Advent. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Noah Fiore, contracts attorney and dedicated curmudgeon, spends every Christmas with his family on the shore of Lake Superior. It’s practically... Continue Reading →
Title: whatever.: or how junior year became totally f$@ked. Author: S.J. Goslee Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Young Adult At a Glance: whatever.: or how junior year became totally f$@ked has reminded me why I have a longstanding affection for the YA genre. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It's like the apocalypse came,... Continue Reading →
Title: Catch and Release (The Release Series: Book Three Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’ve read many books by BA Tortuga, and I have to say that Catch and Release is different in a good way. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dakota Landry just got out of... Continue Reading →
Title: Striking Sparks Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 214 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Striking Sparks is a well executed enemies-to-lovers tale. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: The stakes are high and the heat is on. Beau Walker, owner of the Barbecue Shack, needs the help of Jake Parnell, his one-time rival... Continue Reading →
Title: Rebound Remedy Author: Christine d'Abo Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 43 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Excellent pacing packs a lot of character development and story into this deceptively brief run time. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: The last thing Cole expects to get for the... Continue Reading →
Title: The C21 Box Set Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 351 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a danger filled and suspenseful trilogy. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: C21 is a covert operation comprised of good men and women who ended up on the wrong side of the law. Now they have... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mistletoe Effect Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: 116 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: This book just had such a great feel to it. From the cute, Colorado mountain town, to the sexy, swoony guys, the possibility of love-at-first-sight, and the joy of fresh, new beginnings, I loved it. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Guardian Angels (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Geneva Vand Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 36 Pages Category: Holiday, Contemporary At a Glance: So many hearty eyes for this adorable holiday short! Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: One snowy evening, a car wreck in front of his toy store triggers terrible memories for Jake. Suddenly, he... Continue Reading →
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