Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Breakaway (Scoring Chances: Book One) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 33 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book if you like sports romance. Buy the book if like the author, and buy the book for the really well done narration. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Like a Lover (Housemates: Book Two) Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Mark Steadman Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 4 hours and 47 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Grab a glass of wine, find your quiet place, and just enjoy a great story. It’s worth it! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Josh has a plan: get... Continue Reading →
Title: Bones Bundle (Good Bones, Buried Bones, Bone Dry and The Gig) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 573 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: A quirky paranormal shifter romance bundle. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Skinny, quiet hipster Dylan Warner just wants to live a normal life—despite being a werewolf—but when he buys... Continue Reading →
Title: Island Doctor (Island Medics: Book One) Author: Sue Brown Narrator: Adam Rivington Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As usual, Sue Brown creates loveable but flawed characters and an amazing supporting cast. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Dr. Jeff Martin has spent five years as a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rancher’s Son (Montana: Book Two) Series Info: Crooked Tree Ranch || The Rancher's Son || A Cowboy's Home Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 200 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: The Rancher’s Son is exciting, suspenseful, and a nicely plotted mystery with lots of high emotion. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Rampant: Vol. One (Little Goddess: Book Four) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 280 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: The continuing story of Cory and Green's Hill is full of interesting characters, intricate story arcs, and fascinating world building. I can't wait for volume two. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Lady Cory... Continue Reading →
Title: Locke & Blade (Locke & Blade of Waterford Patrol: Book One) Author: Lynn Lorenz Publisher: MLR Press Length: 105 Pages (Kindle) Category: Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: I’m usually not into stories with “majik” and elves, but I have to say Locke & Blade was different, fun and entertaining for me. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: Happy Birthday Author: B.D. Roca Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: For a short novella, this was definitely suspenseful, fast paced and powerful. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jake Rushman is on the run, but it’s too late. He’s being tracked by an expert. Motorcycle Club Enforcer Nick is tough,... Continue Reading →
Title: Settling Down (Little Earthquakes: Book Two) Author: Nicole Forcine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 97 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A surprisingly good and unexpected sequel to Shaken Up. Blurb: It’s been six months since Tim and Jae got together, and they’re giving Domestic Discipline an honest try. But when conflicting events conspire to... Continue Reading →
Title: Take Two Author: Shira Anthony Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m a sucker for second chance romance, and this one gave me all the feels. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Lights, camera, action! When Professor Wesley Coolidge accepts a summer job as a historical consultant to a pirate movie... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweetwater Author: Lisa Henry Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 39 minutes Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: Dorian Bane is a very talented voice artist who takes the somewhat slow pacing of the first half of the book and makes it enjoyable. His characters come to life and... Continue Reading →
Title: Sinders and Ash (A Pennymaker Tale) Author: Tara Lain Narrator: Kale Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 52 minutes Category: Fairy Tale, Fantasy At a Glance: Kale Williams is a new-to-me narrator; his voice characterizations fit the image I had of the characters while meeting my expectations of a well-done performance.... Continue Reading →
Title: Kinky Sprinkles Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I loved 95% of this book… and then it threw me a curve ball and ended. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Their biggest challenge is balancing one's vanilla with the other's kink. Joel has finally walked away from... Continue Reading →
Title: Where We Left Off (Middle of Somewhere: Book Three) Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: So, there you have it. Another Roan Parrish winner, and story that I highly recommend. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Leo Ware may be young, but he knows what he... Continue Reading →
Title: A Mended Man (The Men of Halfway House: Book Four) Author: Jaime Reese Publisher: Self-Published Length: 445 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: What really held this lengthy novel together was the many special moments and camaraderie with all the guys that have made this an entertaining series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A story... Continue Reading →
Title: According to Hoyle Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Mason Lloyd Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 48 minutes Category: Historical, Western, Action/Adventure At a Glance: As usual, Mason Lloyd delivers a top notch narration. His voice is distinctive in each character, and makes the book more than enjoyable. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: US... Continue Reading →
Title: Pinkerton Man Series: Books One and Two Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Length: 133 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Pinkerton Man series is entertaining, well written and easy to follow as C.J. Baty takes us back to the old west, to the year 1895. Both storylines are suspenseful,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Law of Attraction Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a really enjoyable and well-written story, but the narration just didn’t work for me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When a professional relationship turns personal, it’s impossible to... Continue Reading →
Title: Overexposed (In Focus) Author: Megan Erickson Publisher: Penguin/InterMix Length: 177 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Overexposed had so much heart and emotion, and the perfect amount of heat—fantastic stuff! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Love runs wild on the Appalachian Trail in the latest from the author of Out of Frame... Continue Reading →
Title: Stranded with Desire Authors: Vivien Dean and Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 228 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Stranded with Desire is a cute romance that is a perfect novel to curl up with when you just want a happy ever after with little to no angst involved. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Pill Bugs of Time (Offbeat Crimes: Book Two) Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 90 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: I am officially hooked on this series and the quirky, creative and fun world that Angel Martinez has built. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Relationship and communication issues plague Officer Vikash... Continue Reading →
Title: Slave for Two (Soul Match: Book One) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 155 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, BDSM, Menage At a Glance: A new series from Morticia Knight? Yes, please! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: What is destined cannot be changed. Chris has had a monumentally bad month. First, an aggressive band of aliens invaded... Continue Reading →
Title: Dinner for One (The Carlisles: Book One) Author: Meg Harding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Low angst, high romance, amusing banter, hot guys, good sex with a little kink, an interesting plot and great writing. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Bastien isn’t used to bad reviews. His French restaurant... Continue Reading →
Title: Pictures of You: Book One Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 328 Pages Category: Young Adult, Coming of Age At a Glance: You should definitely check this series out…as soon as you replenish your alcohol and chocolate reserves! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Growing up gay isn’t easy. Growing up gay in Knoxville, Tennessee is... Continue Reading →
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