Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Fire and Rain (Carlisle Cops: Book Three) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: In the continuing saga of the Carlisle Cops series, Andrew Grey brings hope, pride and a little suspense and drama with Fire and Rain, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Boy Midflight (2nd Edition) Author: Charlie David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: Once again, Charlie David’s storytelling is wholly engaging, his prose flows along effortlessly, and his characters have their own unique way of endearing themselves to readers. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At eighteen, Ashley seems... Continue Reading →
Title: Covet Thy Neighbor: A Tucker Springs Novel Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 39 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Charlie David does a wonderful job of narrating this book. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Tattoo artist Seth Wheeler thinks he’s struck gold when Darren Romero... Continue Reading →
Title: A Second Harvest (Men of Lancaster County: Book One) Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I really did love the feeling and flow of this one, and absolutely recommend it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: David Fisher has lived by the rules all his life. Born... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Love (A Cambridge Fellows Mystery: Book One) Author: Charlie Cochrane Narrator: Phil Mayes Publisher: Self-published Run Time: 5 hours and 39 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense, Historical Romance At a Glance: Well, this is a delightful start to this historical series—with the perfect narrator who truly brings the story to life. Reviewed By: Sadonna... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Marriage and a Baby Carriage (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance, Short Story At a Glance: This was so cute and the characters so charming that I was racing through it to see what would happen next. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Dark Horse Bundle (Dark Horse, Out of the Darkness, Of Dark and Bright) Author: Kate Sherwood Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 838 Pages Category: Contemporary, M/M/M Romance At a Glance: The well-built and likeable characters make these books worth reading...and re-reading. PLUS HORSIES! Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Dan Wheeler thought he’d found lasting love and... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dandelion for Tulip (Beings in Love: Book Six) Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Fairy Tale At a Glance: Highly recommended for fans of a slow building story between two damaged guys who are both afraid that they can’t really have what they want. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Taste of Honey Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Torquere Press Length: 105 Pages Category: M/M Romance, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A Taste of Honey was another fun read from this writing team. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Boone Phillips needs a girlfriend and fast! His family reunion is approaching, and if he shows up... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stolen Suitor Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance, Western At a Glance: I really enjoyed this Dreamspun Desires genre story, but the accents threw me a bit in the narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: His future was set until a... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Dogs and Drag Queens (Rose and Thorne: Book One) Author: Julie Lynn Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 138 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you are looking for a clever romance with a little bit of action and some funny moments, then Bad Dogs and Drag Queens is the story for... Continue Reading →
Title: Spy Stuff Authors: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: JMS Books LLC Length: 226 pages Category: Young Adult, Transgender, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A stealth trans boy falls in love with a straight boy; this was a cute contemporary young adult romance, and I’d recommend it for all teens, especially those who are on the... Continue Reading →
Title: Status Update (#gaymers) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 189 Pages At a Glance: This story has opposites attract, a bit of angst, cute dogs, coming out and family drama. What more could you want?! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Adrian Gottlieb is winning at life. He's a successful video game designer with... Continue Reading →
Title: Names Can Never Hurt Me Author: Wade Kelly Narrator: Jack Amber Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 hours and 18 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Overall, this was a well-crafted and enjoyable love story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: What if sexuality wasn’t a definable thing and labels merely got in the way?... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bridge Author: Rachel Lou Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Young Adult, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: I found myself enthralled by the world the author created. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Everett Hallman might not be the world’s most powerful witch, but he does his part by helping wayward souls find their... Continue Reading →
Review: Rekindled Flame Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Rekindled Flame is another well written story from Andrew Grey. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Firefighter Morgan has worked hard to build a home for himself after a nomadic childhood. When Morgan is called to a fire, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Ace Author: Jack Byrne Narrator: Jonathan David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary, Asexual At a Glance: So a piano-playing asexual and a bisexual, leather-wearing biker walk into a bar...there's no punchline, but there is some learning to communicate, lots of compromise, and even some beautiful music (I'm... Continue Reading →
Title: Shut Your Face, Anthony Pace! Authors: Claire Davis and Al Stewart Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 118 Pages (Kindle) Category: New Adult, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Shut Your Face, Anthony Pace! made me smile and warmed my heart, and that’s never a bad thing to base a recommendation on. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Romance (A Kind of Story: Book Two) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A charming story of two completely different men, who are nothing alike but just may be exactly what the other needs. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Zeke Gulden is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Ruby Red Booty Shorts and a Louisville Slugger Author: Lexi Ander Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 186 Pages Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Anyone who likes a fast-paced story of suspense and mystery, as well as some extended sexual tension, will find this a very worthwhile read. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Trial by Fire Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 36 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I actually listened to this book twice to make sure I was not missing some important bit of information that would explain this narration. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Harder He Falls (Kick: Book One) Author: Lynda Aicher Publisher: Loveswept (Random House) Length: 233 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Minor complaints aside, the story kept me engaged the entire time, and I was completely invested in these guys and their journey. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Expert whitewater-rafting guide Grady Kelley... Continue Reading →
Title: Beauty, Inc. (Pennymaker Tales: Book Three) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages: 121 Pages Category: Fairy Tale Romance At a Glance: A lovely modern take on one of my favorite fairytales. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Is beauty only skin deep? Chemist Dr. Robert “Belle” Belleterre loves flowers, green trees, his best friend Judy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Loaded for Bear (Shifter Hardball: Book Two) Author: Cheyenne Meadows Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 192 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance, Shifters At a Glance: The sexy times are hot, the men are macho with a soft, gooey inside, and the story entertaining—not a bad combination. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Polar bear shifter Graham Tundra can’t... Continue Reading →
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