Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Kazia (Dark Servant II: Book One) Author: A.C. Ellas Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 117 Pages (Kindle) Category: Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: A.C. Ellas is a master storyteller in the fantasy fiction genre. Her worlds are complicated, her main characters are complicated, her scene building is complicated, but that just makes her books that... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gargoyle’s Running Back (A Paranormal’s Love: Book Seventeen) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 110 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Another young gargoyle finds his mate, and we get to see Vaclar!! Even a quick glimpse of the gargoyle hatchling and his parents makes this a favorite! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The City of Seven Gods Author: Andrew J. Peters Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 218 Pages Category: Spec Fic At a Glance: Peters delivers another world rich with details from the ancient past, and with a compelling LGBT twist. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Kelemun was bought from his peasant parents to tend the inner... Continue Reading →
Title: Cougar Chaos (Mountain Mysteries: Book Four) Author: A.J. Marcus Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you are a true lover of nature’s beauty and wildlife, you will never regret reading A.J. Marcus’s Mountain Spirit Mysteries series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Parks and Wildlife Officer Brock Summers-Weir and his... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterbalance Author: Aidan Wayne Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This author definitely has a talent for writing short stories. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: John loves his job as head rigger for Cirque Brilliance. The heavy scarring over half his face makes it a little hard to meet new... Continue Reading →
Title: Rented Heart Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There was, as usual, a pretty perfect balance of tension, romance, and drama. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ex-surfer-turned-businessman Liam Mallaney moved back to Holkham, Norfolk, to mourn the loss of his husband. Grief and loneliness keep him a... Continue Reading →
Title: Three Wishes (Rainbow Island: Book One) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM, D/s At a Glance: This is classic Sean Michael. For someone who has been reading his work for quite some time, it was great to go back and remind myself why I like him as an... Continue Reading →
Title: Sylvan Author: Jan Irving Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Reading the Sylvan collection was like visiting with old friends. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Return to small-town Sylvan in Jan Irving’s bestselling series—reimagined and re-edited with an all-new bonus novella. The small Western town of Sylvan is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Mad Lizard Mambo (Kai Gracen: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 240 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Go get this book RIGHT. HECKIN'. NOW. It's a visceral urban fantasy adventure (with the barest flavor of future romance) set in a fascinating world peopled by compelling characters. Reviewed By: Cassie... Continue Reading →
Title: Into You Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 170 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: I adored this sweet little fairy tale of a story all the way to its angsty Freaky Friday core. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: What do you do when the body you wake up in isn’t yours?... Continue Reading →
Title: Little Wolf (A Being(s) in Love Story) Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 55 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I am still enthralled with this worthwhile series, and thankfully, a skilled narrator was able to hold my interest through a VERY long book.... Continue Reading →
Title: Coming to Grief Author: Dale Chase Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 50 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: If you’re looking for something a little different, give Dale Chase a try and have a fun read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Thrown together on the road between Laramie and Cheyenne, cowboy Johnny Anglim... Continue Reading →
Title: Never Lose Your Flames Author: Francis Gideon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 310 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: From beginning to end, I was engrossed in this action packed paranormal adventure. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Cop-turned-bounty-hunter Gabe Dominguez is hired to capture firestarter Nat Wyatt. For a dragon-shifter like Gabe, apprehending Nat... Continue Reading →
Title: Home Again Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Alexander Collins Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you have never heard Alexander Collins narrate before this is a great place to start. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Imposing, temperamental Noah Forman wakes up in a hospital and can't remember... Continue Reading →
Title: Kyle (Legacy: Book One) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 150 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: An engrossing story of two damaged men who find strength, hope and love. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Two men destroyed by the past learn to live—and love—again. Kyle Braden has nowhere else to... Continue Reading →
Title: Choosing Home (The Call of Home: Book One) Author: Alexa Milne Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 181 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: At times it seemed as though the author was telling us the story instead of letting us experience it, but the plot keeps rolling and the secondary characters are refreshing. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: February and December (Dominus Calendar: Book One) Author: JP Kenwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: 92 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Erotica At a Glance: Loving the Dominus series the way I do, February and December was a welcome between novels treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: As a lifelong passion continues to fade, another love deepens… two... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord of a Thousand Steps Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another wonderful story from this author that had me rooting for Ian and Braden from their first flirtation. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: To architecture student Ian Carney, family means everything. Taken in by his brother,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mystery of Nevermore (Snow & Winter: Book One) Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 216 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Mystery of Nevermore is my first time reading C.S. Poe, and I have to say it was fun to revisit the writings of Edgar Allan. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It’s... Continue Reading →
Title: A Fallen Heart (Zero Hour: Book Two) Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A Fallen Heart is a tense drama and solid mystery filled with high emotions. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After his last disastrous relationship, Joseph Ford has absolutely no interest in getting attached again.... Continue Reading →
Title: Looking for Group Author: Alexis Hall Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 341 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary, Fantasy, Comedy At a Glance: Gamers will obviously go crazy for this book…but anyone who loves NA, sweet, funny romances, or wants to try something that is unique and extremely well-written, should give this a shot. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Don’t Twunk with My Heart (Loving You: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: So what makes this story a must buy? Humor! Kink! A great HEA! Some drama! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Kee Smith isn’t sure who he is anymore. He knows who he... Continue Reading →
Title: Devil’s Paw Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 58 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: Dale Chase spins a gritty, erotic, nineteenth century western in Devil’s Paw. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Lloyd Lasky is a seasoned operative for the Whitlock Detective Agency in Denver that often infiltrates outlaw gangs in order to... Continue Reading →
Title: Eleventh Hour Author: Elin Gregory Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 195 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Mystery/Thriller At a Glance: Gregory displays a deft hand at crafting historical espionage with a classic touch, which is then enhanced by the touching romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Borrowed from the Secret Intelligence Service cipher department to assist Briers... Continue Reading →
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