Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Short Stay (Love Lessons: Book 3.5) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 272 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: For me it wasn’t the perfection that I’ve experienced with every other Love Lessons book—and nearly every Heidi Cullinan book I’ve ever read—but overall, it was a super fun read. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Chemical Bonds Author: LM Somerton Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 141 Pages Categories: Contemporary Romance, BDSM, Erotica At a Glance: This is a great read if you are after a light, short, but solid romance with a BDSM slant. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Even the best-planned experiment can have unpredictable consequences. Max Allenby loves his... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadowboxing (Echoes Rising: Book One) Author: Anne Barwell Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 270 Pages Category: Historical, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Besides giving us some very solid characters, Anne Barwell also gives us a suspenseful, action packed, old-time war thriller. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: 2nd Edition Berlin, 1943. An encounter with an old friend leaves... Continue Reading →
Title: Beta Test (#gaymers: Book Two) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 178 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I absolutely love Annabeth Albert’s easygoing storytelling style. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Player vs. Player. Fight! Brilliant graphic designer Ravi Tandel is ahead of the game—he's just been asked to present a top... Continue Reading →
Title: Boy Banned Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 174 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Boy Banned is a feel-good book, unrepentantly so. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When the only way to win is to hide who you are, how far are you prepared to go? Reuben “Angel” Jacobs is... Continue Reading →
Title: Chevalier Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 118 Pages At a Glance: Are you a Mary Calmes fan? This book will be right up your alley. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sequel to Romanus Fireman Mason James thought finding out he is a Romanus—a rare class of gargoyle—would be the surprise of a lifetime,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cattle Baron’s Bogus Boyfriend Author: Nicki Bennet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages At a Glance: This is another deliciously sweet treat from the Dreamspun Desires line that hits just the right trope buttons. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: It might be a sham to his boss, but it's all too real... Continue Reading →
Title: Loud and Clear Author: Aidan Wayne Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 93 Pages At a Glance: Honestly, Loud and Clear was just a lovely, lovely way to spend a couple of hours. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Jaxon is getting by fine, severe dyslexia or not. Being a cab driver means he doesn’t need to read... Continue Reading →
Title: Strong Medicine Author: J.K. Hogan Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 289 Pages At a Glance: I can tell you that Strong Medicine is a dark, happy and sensual story to read. And it’s a story you won’t want to miss. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Two men who meet in a psychiatric institution couldn’t possibly... Continue Reading →
Title: Duke in Hiding Author: M.J. OShea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 204 Pages At a Glance: This Dreamspun Desires story is one of my favorites. The book has a slow but steady build to it, an opposites attract story. and a HEA. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Every gentleman has something to hide. Meeting Heath... Continue Reading →
Title: Sand-Man’s Family (Wild and Precious: Book Three) Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 125 Pages At a Glance: This was a quick and enjoyable read for me, and I definitely recommend it as a nice addition to this series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When Sandy Nixon’s conservative Catholic parents discover he’s had sex... Continue Reading →
Title: Perfect Strangers Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 111 Pages At a Glance: Even though this was a short story, it was well written, easy to follow and emotional. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Opposites attract—but is that attraction enough to bring two strangers together? Raphael Koenig is an assassin working for a covert... Continue Reading →
Title: The Second Son Author: John Inman Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: Despite the pacing problems, the bones of this particular novel are good, and John Inman is, undeniably, a great storyteller. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: It’s an old, old story: a tale of the consequences of good and evil.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wrong Man (Right and Wrong: Book Two) Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 1 minute At a Glance: The Wrong Man is fun and sweet, and it is nice to check in with the characters from book one if you have read or listened to... Continue Reading →
Title: Stasis (Ennek Trilogy: Book One) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: If this introductory novel is anything to go by, the Ennek trilogy is ramping up to be an exciting and romantic series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Praesidium is the most prosperous city-state in the world, due... Continue Reading →
Title: Chasing The Chupacabra (Critter Catchers: Book Two) Author: Hank Edwards Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 170 Pages At a Glance: A fast paced continuation in a hilarious and fun paranormal series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Business is tough for Critter Catchers, the animal control company owned by best friends Demetrius and Cody. Their... Continue Reading →
Title: Te Quiero (Falling for You: Book One) Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 55 Pages At a Glance: This one was short and sweet. The pacing was quick, and I would have especially liked to get to know Levi better, but I definitely enjoyed it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When Ally discovers dozens... Continue Reading →
Title: Sometimes Love Lasts Author: Jake Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: This book is a 5k, not a short jog around the lake. But it’s so worth the time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: For Rone Forrester, life as a high school student is a roller coaster ride. Though he's... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning to Love Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 228 Pages At a Glance: Highly recommended for those romantics who enjoy a story of perseverance and overcoming obstacles to find true love. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: After ten years away from home, bad boy caterer Gideon Marks has a lot to prove. Getting... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Comes to Light (The Senses Series: Book Six) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and emotional ending to a feelings-roller-coaster of a series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Artist Arik Bosler is terrified he might have lost his creative gift in the accident that left... Continue Reading →
Title: Ace-High Royal Flush Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 64 Pages At a Glance: Ace-High Royal Flush is another solid spin-off story from the Spy vs. Spook series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jefferson Sebring wined and dined, charmed and cajoled, and lured and seduced handsome men into his bed. However, he never wanted... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding His Fantasy (1Night Stand) Author: Deanna Wadsworth Publisher: Decadent Publishing Pages/Word Count: 95 Pages At a Glance: Though Finding His Fantasy gets off to a slow start, it recovers with a strong finish. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Forty-eight-year-old art gallery owner Paul Strait loves the nightlife—wild parties, stiff cocktails, and even stiffer men!... Continue Reading →
Title: There You Are (Wild and Precious: Book Two) Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 122 Pages At a Glance: What an enjoyable follow up story for Cody! And in my favorite city, no less. :) Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bisexual musician Cody Bellstrom is a free spirit, easygoing and unattached. On a... Continue Reading →
Title: Bombs and Guacamole Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: I really enjoyed this story. BA Tortuga shows us that no matter how you try to hide who you are, you may be surprised at how family and friends respond. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: ER doctor Dusty Lowry... Continue Reading →
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