Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Surrendering for Two (Soul Match: Book Four) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 208 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, BDSM, Menage At a Glance: An excellent addition to the Soul Match series that reverses some of the previously common elements. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Strength is found when surrendering to destiny. Graham has suffered way... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunburnt Author: Joey Jameson Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 161 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Sunburnt is an absolute, mind-boggling page turner!! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Lenox Winter is the son of rock royalty. Although born into the London elite, his laid-back style and relaxed vibe has always made him feel better suited... Continue Reading →
Title: Suspicious Behavior Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 280 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Suspicious Behavior is suspenseful, action packed, and we get to watch Corliss and Darren go through the pains of staying focused and following the process of investigating a mind-boggling murder spree. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: Laugh Cry Repeat Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Laugh Cry Repeat is a beautiful love story that takes a slice of everyday life and creates a magical montage of sweet moments that leave the reader delighted. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Wyeth Becker is a quiet... Continue Reading →
Title: Desperately Seeking Santa Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 160 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Desperately Seeking Santa is just pure fun and a really wonderful addition to the current slate of m/m holiday fare. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Journalism student Gabe Martin gets his first professional assignment—to write about... Continue Reading →
Title: Hope Is the Thing with Feathers Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 48 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: While Samuel and Raymond may be advanced in years, their romance is young at heart. Hope Is the Thing with Feathers is one holiday story I highly recommend. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Blood (Metahuman Files: Book Four) Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 373 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Another amazing book by an author who is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I look forward to the next book in this awesome series. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Running out of time.... Continue Reading →
Title: An Open Window Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 21 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This Christmas short is just pure magic. Tender and emotional, An Open Window has earned a place at the top of my Christmas list! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Two men. One Christmas Eve that... Continue Reading →
Title: Out for the Holidays (An Out Novella) Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Out for the Holidays is great for fans of the series, especially since we see so many of the other couples. The way the book ended was a solid HEA and a... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhino Ash (Saturday Barbies: Book Two) Author: Lindsey Black Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 295 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Lindsey Black doesn’t disappoint with Rhino Ash. It’s suspenseful, dangerous, exciting, and has lots of emotional moments. It also has just the right amount of seriousness melded with hilarity. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Ashley... Continue Reading →
Title: The Valet Author: S.J. Foxx Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 190 Pages Category: Historical At a glance: A great story where aristocrat and servant roles are mildly reversed! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: After scandalising his family name, wealthy brat Hugo is kicked out of his parent's home in NYC, and tossed into the English countryside.... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Happens Anyway Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 110 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: Love Happens Anyway is a blatant play on the heartstrings, and makes no apologies for it. I loved it. This one’s an absolute keeper for future holiday re-reading. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Hiring a... Continue Reading →
Title: Regret Me Not Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 119 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Regret Me Not by Amy Lane is just the right blend of sweet and romantic—a lovely Christmas story you won’t want to miss. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Pierce Atwater used to think he was a... Continue Reading →
Title: Fangs and Catnip (Dead and Breakfast: Book One) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 220 Pages Category: Fantasy/Paranormal, Shifters, Vampires At a Glance: Fangs and Catnip felt like one of the most natural growing stories I’ve read in a while. The whole book came alive, and I’m torn on which of the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bravest Thing Author: Laura Lascarso Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 226 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: I loved this novel. It was not an easy read, but it was so incredibly well done and just an amazing story from start to finish. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: High school junior Berlin Webber... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Shadows (Metahuman Files: Book Three) Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 368 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I think the thing I like best about the story (and the previous two) is the author’s careful way of immersing readers right into the heart of what’s going on. Her words evoke... Continue Reading →
Title: Carnal (One, Two, and Three) Author/Artist: Dale Lazarov and The Amir Publisher: Sticky Graphic Novels/Class Comics Length: 72 Pages in Total Category: Graphic Novel At a Glance: This is a great book in keeping with the high quality of the work Sticky puts out. If you have the time, pick up a copy for... Continue Reading →
Title: Broken Sun (City to City: Book Two) Author: B.D. Roca Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 286 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: B.D. Roca delivers the type of novel I crave. It’s gritty, suspenseful, violent, dark, and offers many emotional and powerful moments between Morgan and Luc. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: James Morgan: outlaw in... Continue Reading →
Title: The Consumption of Magic (Tales from Verania: Book Three) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 450 Pages Category: High Fantasy At a Glance: I loved how Klune wrapped things up in this one and setup up the next chapter of the story. A Wish Upon the Stars is undoubtedly going to blow us... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul Searching Author: AJ Rose Publisher: The Grim Writer Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Horror At a Glance: Soul Searching is that perfect storm of suspense, horror and romance. Author AJ Rose has perfected her craft and deservedly become known as an author that many rely on to deliver excellent stories. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Title: Mad Lizard Mambo (Kai Gracen: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 8 hours and 49 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Filled with adventure, intrigue, twists, and turns, Mad Lizard Mambo is a non-stop thrill ride. Adding to this fantastical book is Greg Tremblay’s extraordinary narration. He... Continue Reading →
Title: Old Wounds (Chance Assassin: Book Four) Author: Nicole Castle Publisher: Self-Published Length: 212 Pages Category: Contemoporary At a Glance: This series will forever go down as one of my all-time favorites. It’s quirky and perfect in its imperfect, character driven madness, and one that I’ll gladly revisit over and over again. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Another Dumb Jock (Dumb Jock: Book Two) Author: Jeff Erno Narrator: Ezekiel Robison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Another Dumb Jock is an extremely sweet story of discovery, personal growth, acceptance, and, above all, love. To be honest, this book knocked my... Continue Reading →
Title: Walking on Water Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 276 Pages Category: Fantasy, Fairy Tale At a Glance: If you love a classic fairy tale gorgeously re-imagined, Walking on Water is it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When a cloud falls to earth, Calla sets out to find what lies beyond the sky.... Continue Reading →
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