Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Renewing Forever Series: This Time Forever: Book Two Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 346 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I wish I could go on and on about how amazing this novel was for me. With a slow-moving but engaging plotline, and characters that leaped off the page in terms of... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Homecoming Series: Christmas Angel Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 79 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: L.A. Witt did everything right in this story, from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: August 1939. Roger Miller and Jack O’Brien have been close since childhood. By the time they realize... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deafening Silence Series: The Yakuza Path: Book Four Author: Amy Tasukada Publisher: Self-Published Length: 228 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Drama At a Glance: This story is no-holds-barred when it comes to betrayal and the war between the various mafia. The violence is gritty and gory and, in this case, the abuses revealed may... Continue Reading →
Title: Rough Trade Series: Woodbury Boys: Book Three Author: Sidney Bell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 496 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rough Trade is a gorgeous addition to this series of books. It’s every bit as gut-wrenching as I expected Ghost’s story would be, but through the painful journey of him becoming ‘real’, there... Continue Reading →
Title: Honey from the Lion Series: Love Across Time: Book Two Author: Jackie North Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 306 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Historical, Time Travel At a Glance: Honey from the Lion will not only thrill historical fiction lovers but capture the hearts of those who love a good romance as well. I highly recommend... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Cracking the Deadly Code Series: Cambridge Fellows Mysteries Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 110 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: This story is a treasure to read, and I highly recommend it along with the whole Cambridge Fellows series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: St Bride's College is buzzing with... Continue Reading →
Title: Rend Series: Riven: Book Two Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Loveswept Length: 259 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The power of Matty and Rhys’s love for each other is immense and fills the pages with hope. Do not miss this book, you guys! I’ve already added it to my top reads of 2018 list.... Continue Reading →
Title: Single White Incubus Series: Supernatural Selection: Book One Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 321 Pages Category: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: With a paranormal bent, some lovely intimacy between two polar opposites, and a lovely happy ever after, this is a must read for those who enjoy this genre. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Late Fees Series: Pinx Video Mysteries: Book Three Author: Marshall Thornton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 229 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There are very few characters that I let get under my skin, but Marshall Thornton makes Noah seem so real in dealing with his personal issues that it just shreds my heart.... Continue Reading →
Title: Rare Series: Roads: Book Two Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 318 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rare is a beautiful compliment to the original, Slide, and a must read for fans of this couple. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Paramedic Pete Adams lived through the year from hell watching his lover, Ash,... Continue Reading →
Title: Oz Series: Finding Home: Book One Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 287 Pages Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: Oz and Silas left my heart in a shmoopy little puddle of joy. This book is every bit as hope-filled and touching as the series title, Finding Home, suggests. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Cops and Comix Series: A Murder and Mayhem Short Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Cops and Comix gave way to one of the best mystery series in Murder and Mayhem. Besides creating an entertaining mystery, Rhys Ford introduces two interesting characters who... Continue Reading →
Title: The Story of Us Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 435 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: The Story of Us is a beautiful story, one that you will not be able to put down, a glorious victory of love over despair, of happiness over pain. I highly recommend it to you.... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterpoint Series: Twisted Wishes: Book Two Author: Anna Zabo Publisher: Carina Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Counterpoint is a gritty story that will tear at your heartstrings and make you appreciate the battle that every person dealing with performance anxiety and identity crisis undergoes. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Twisted Wishes... Continue Reading →
Title: Criminal Past Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book Six Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 589 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Hazard and Somerset series is profound; from execution to engagement, it’s one of the best series I’ve ever experience and is, without a doubt, the best I’ve read this year. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Hiding the Moon Series: Fish Out of Water: Book Four Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Lane didn’t fail to make this a page-turner for me, and I have high hopes that the author will bring us some more exciting novels to add to this series.... Continue Reading →
Title: Grilled Cheese and Goblins: Adventures of a Supernatural Food Inspector Author: Nicole Kimberling Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 220 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a delightful body of work and good lord, it is hilarious. I highly recommend it to you! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Vampire Hunter. Leprechaun Fighter. Food... Continue Reading →
Title: What It Takes Author: Jude Sierra Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: What It Takes is heartbreaking at times. But, it’s beautifully heartbreaking. It’s a gorgeous story filled with lots of angst, yes, but also filled with hope, and friendship, and love. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Moments after Milo... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Pines Series: Charlie Schiffer Mysteries: Book One Author: Laura Lascarso Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: New Adult, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I was totally entertained by this page-turner mystery. Laura Lascarso has created a well-written, intriguing, suspenseful, dark YA murder mystery, and it’s just a tad gory too. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Series: Stoker & Bash: Book Two Author: Selina Kray Publisher: Self-Published Length: 401 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is another excellent outing for Stoker, Bash, and company and once again, the cover is a beautiful complement to the story inside. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When... Continue Reading →
Title: A Hymn in the Silence Series: Dark Is the Night: Book Two Authors: Kelley York and Rowan Altwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 198 Pages Category: Historical, Horror At a Glance: One of the singular highlights of York and Altwood's collaboration on this series is their ability to draw every scene, whether it be terrifying... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bones Beneath My Skin Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Self-Published Length: 386 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This book was incredible. I loved Artemis and Alex and Nate. Klune created something special here, and I hope you’ll all go out and grab it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the spring of 1995, Nate... Continue Reading →
Title: Truth Will Out Series: Merrychurch Mysteries: Book One Author: KC Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you love quaint little English villages where everyone knows everyone else, and the most the villagers usually have to worry about is who will win the lily competition at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Pisces Hooks Taurus Series: Signs of Love: Book Four Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 285 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I loved, loved, loved both Zane and Beckett. Pisces Hooks Taurus reminded me why I love Anyta Sunday’s writing, and why I love this genre. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It’s a... Continue Reading →
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