Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Rebuliding Year Author: Kaje Harper Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 9 hours and 44 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a satisfyingly lengthy audiobook peopled by awesome characters building an unexpected relationship against a backdrop of family drama and surprise suspense. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It took losing nearly... Continue Reading →
Title: Into This River I Drown Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Matt Baca Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary, Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: As amazed as I was by the story, I was equally in awe of the narration. Matt Baca was FANTASTIC. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Five years... Continue Reading →
Title: As Sure As The Sun (Accidental Roots: Four) Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: No FBI cases to be concerned about in this one, just a sort of quiet and passionate connection between Sacha and Seth. I have been invested in this series from the start,... Continue Reading →
Title: Silken Heart (Tales of Amaranth: Book Eight) Author: Thom Lane Publisher: Loose Id Length: 114 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Another book from the world of Amaranth? Yes please! Great new characters and an appearance from two old favorites. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Ander wakes in a strange bed, in absolute darkness. He has... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord of the White Hell: Book Two Author: Ginn Hale Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 346 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Lord of the White Hell: Book Two was a crazy, amazing, wondrous ride. It’s exciting. Thrilling. Completely engaging and incredible. And, the last two chapters were so hair-raising and intense! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Sharing Secrets Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: Finch Books Length: 228 Pages Category: YA/Teen Fiction, Contemporary At a Glance: This novel is brilliantly done from start to finish. Grappling with real life issues, the author creates a story that grips you by the heart and never really lets you go. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Henry Rio Mystery Series (Books One - Seven) Author: Michael Nava Narrator: Gregory St. John Publisher: Audible Studios Run Time: 54 hours total (approx.) Category: Gay Literature, Mystery At a Glance: These books are canon in Gay Lit; they should hold a place in your audio collection as well. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb... Continue Reading →
Title: Tramps and Thieves (Murder and Mayhem: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Rhys Ford is just amazing with the written word and storytelling. There are quite a few parts in this novel where the writing in just poetic and is very emotional. It's... Continue Reading →
Title: More Patterns (Patterns: Book Two) Author: Suede Delray Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 140 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m so absolutely entertained by the Patterns series. Suede Delray packs a lot of action, suspense and gruesome murders into this short novel. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Rob and Dominick are trying to adjust to... Continue Reading →
Title: Bonfires Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 34 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A wonderful palate-cleanser of a romance with immediately likeable characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Ten years ago Sheriff's Deputy Aaron George lost his wife and moved to Colton, hoping growing up... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanderer’s Heart (Tales of Amaranth: Book Seven) Author: Thom Lane Publisher: Loose Id Length: 97 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: A short but excellent addition to the Amaranth series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Norton is a wanderer, rejected by family and community, headed for the great city of Amaranth because he can... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic Author: F.T. Lukens Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Young Adult, Fantasy At a Glance: The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic is one of the finest YA paranormal stories I have ever read. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Desperate to pay for... Continue Reading →
Title: Rule Breaker Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 302 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: It’s not such an easy feat to find a contemporary category romance novel that rises to the top of, and even transcends, the abundance of good gay romantic fiction out there. Rule Breaker does. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord of the White Hell: Book One Author: Ginn Hale Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 353 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: In Lord of the White Hell, not only is the world diverse and inclusive, but it’s filled with unbelievable creativity and so much layering of fantastical, magical elements. It’s because of Hale’s... Continue Reading →
Title: WILD Author: Adrienne Wilder Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 326 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: WILD thrusts you into the harsh and brutal wilderness and then threatens to crush your heart with the most intensely beautiful love story I have ever read. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: August Vallory had it all. A modeling career,... Continue Reading →
Title: Manic Pixie Dream Boy (The Underdogs: Book One) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 143 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can't wait to see what comes next for this band, and I'm very excited to see Dusk and Abe make appearances in the next books as an established couple. 5 shiny... Continue Reading →
Title: Patterns Author: Suede Delray Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 136 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Patterns is a fast-paced thriller. The smattering of mystery and the mafia ties adds drama and suspense to the betrayal and danger. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Ever since he'd met Dominick Cortez unexpectedly on the subway, Rob had been... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue Author: Mackenzi Lee Publisher: HarperCollins Length: 513 Pages Category: Historical, Teen Fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Zounds—this was fun! 5 glorious stars! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: An unforgettable tale of two friends on their Grand Tour of 18th-century Europe who stumble upon a magical artifact that leads... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hike Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Once again, John Inman assures his spot as a topnotch horror writer who uses a deft hand to weave in just enough romance to ease the tension and keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Be My Best Man Author: Con Riley Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Con Riley’s books are the comfort food for my romance loving soul, and she dishes out another heart-warmer in Be My Best Man. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Will Jason’s third time as a best man lead... Continue Reading →
Title: Circle (Roads: Book Three) Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 179 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another brilliant must-read from Leigh, whose work I adore more with each release it seems. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: I love him...but he’s forgotten why. A lot can happen in six years, and Ash and Pete... Continue Reading →
Title: Provoked: Enlightenment Author: Joanna Chambers Narrator: Hamish McKinlay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: The combination of McKinlay’s voice work and Chambers’ words are a perfect blend. You should not miss the chance to hear a good period piece with a fine mystery and budding romance... Continue Reading →
Title: Femme Author: Marshall Thornton Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 23 minutes Category: Romantic Comedy At a Glance: Lovely romance, hilarious comedy, and a truly satisfying ending. And Joel Leslie is transcendent. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Queeny cocktail waiter Lionel wakes up to find himself in bed with Dog, a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mystery of the Curiosities (Snow & Winter: Book Two) Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 7 hours and 15 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I hope this series has a long run, and that Derrick McClain continues to narrate each new book. Buy this book for the... Continue Reading →
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