Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Brothers Author: Ralph Josiah Bardsley Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 264 Pages Category: Literary Fiction, LGBT Fiction At a Glance: Brothers is another must read novel from an author whose writing voice speaks to me in a deeply gratifying way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At twenty-three, Jamus Cork’s plans are simple—graduate college, stay in... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Moon III: Call of the Alpha Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Length: 237 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Suspense At a Glance: If you haven't read this series yet, I highly recommend it. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: It’s been a couple years since Commander John Marion – the US Navy’s most decorated SEAL – hung... Continue Reading →
Title: Until I Fade: An Anthology Author: Kol Anderson Publisher: Self-Published Length: 330 Pages (Kindle) Category: Horror, Psychological Thriller At a Glance: If you've never read Kol Anderson, be it because he's new to you or because of the intimidating warnings, I would recommend starting here. From paranormal to psychological, clever twists and turns, this... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul Seekers Author: Jake C. Wallace Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 330 Pages Category: New Adult, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Quite simply, an amazingly well-written mystery that kept me captivated from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Nineteen-year-old college student Levi Reed has spent his life with hollow emotions and a darkness so... Continue Reading →
Title: Happy Independence Day (2nd Edition) Author: Michael Rupured Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 256 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Michael Rupured does a tremendous job of bringing historical facts and fiction together for an excellent story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Terrence Bottom wants to change the world. Little does he know the world is... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain’s Calamity (Adrift: Book Three) Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, M/M/M and more At a Glance: This series just keeps getting better! More fascinating character reveals! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Having welcomed an alien into his crew and his bed, the captain has more than enough to... Continue Reading →
Title: Wildflowers Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 80 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I cannot recommend Wildflowers more highly than to say this story will be one that I read again and again. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Xavi doesn’t believe in love anymore. Love has never changed the outcome of anything. It... Continue Reading →
Title: For Real (A Spires Story) Author: Alexis Hall Narrators: John Hartley and Paul Burton Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 13 hours Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This audio is absolutely worthy of this award-winning (it’s so fun to say that) book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Laurence Dalziel is worn down and washed up,... Continue Reading →
Title: Blow Down (The Plumber's Mate: Book Four) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Samhain Publishing Length: 249 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Blow Down is another great story added to this outstanding series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The last thing newly engaged plumber Tom Paretski needs is to stumble over another dead body.... Continue Reading →
Title: Faerie Riddles (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Cassia Rose Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 51 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mythology, Shifters At a Glance: I would love to read more in this world. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Alastar Connors’s studies of the changelings who live in the forest beyond the Great Iron... Continue Reading →
Title: Too Stupid to Live (Romancelandia: Book One) Author: Anne Tenino Narrator: Tobias Silversmith Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I definitely recommended this book for anyone in the mood for cute Highlanders, humor and romance. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: It isn't true love until someone... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Angel Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 320 Pages Category: Paranormal Fantasy, Contemporary, Angels/Demons At a Glance: I loved the entire concept of this story. The author's interpretation of heaven and hell, good versus evil, was unique and just a pleasure to read. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Dying Sucks Particularly when you discover... Continue Reading →
Title: What Remains Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 283 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Drama At a Glance: Another amazing read from one of my absolute favorite authors. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Web designer Jodi Peters is a solitary creature. Lunch twice a week with his ex-girlfriend-turned-BFF and the occasional messy venture to a... Continue Reading →
Title: Victory Portrait (Pride of Uttor: Book Four) Author: Tali Spencer Publisher: Resplendence Publishing Length: 244 Pages Category: Fantasy, Alt U At a Glance: I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend this series for those who enjoy both M/M and M/F stories. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Imperial captive and former Sebboyan prince Peta... Continue Reading →
Title: Brandywine Investigations: Open for Business Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 376 Pages Category: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy, Mythology At a Glance: A unique take on gods and goddesses, this series updates Hades and other members of his family. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When humans forsake the temples, the gods need to find other employment.... Continue Reading →
Title: Never a Hero (A Tucker Springs Novel) Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Iggy Toma Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 54 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Iggy Toma has once again proved that narrating a story is an art form. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Everyone deserves a hero. Owen Meade is... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mercy of Men (Saint Flaherty: Book Two) Author: S. Hunter Nisbet Publisher: Badapple Press Length: 378 Pages Category: Alt Reality, Dystopian, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This series, man… I love it with the intensity of a thousand burning suns. No, seriously… I do. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When Simon Flaherty’s routine of training... Continue Reading →
Title: Putting Down Roots (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Tam MacNeil Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 29 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Unique take on shifters, and so awesome. I wish it was longer. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: At twenty-nine, Mark is lonely and unhappy. With his teaching degree, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Tales of Amaranth: The Boxed Set Author: Thom Lane Publisher: Loose Id Length: 536 Pages Category: Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: I loved this series as a whole. The world building was excellent, as were the characterizations. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: In Amaranth, there are two kinds of men: slaves and the men who own them.... Continue Reading →
Title: Throwing Stones Author: Robin Reardon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 406 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: This is a good book. A great book. One that had me crying for practically the whole last quarter of it. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: In this paranormal romance, something is drawing seventeen-year-old Jesse Bryce toward... Continue Reading →
Title: The Prince’s Psalm Author: Eric Shaw Quinn Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 480 Pages Category: Historical, Spiritual At a Glance: This is a rather special work. I recommend it for the story, for the style, and for the ability of both of those things together to take the reader to another place and time. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Absinthe of Malice (Sinners Series: Book Five) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: I was expecting a great book. I was wrong. What I got was to be a part of a spectacular journey. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: We’re getting the band back together. Those five words... Continue Reading →
Title: Foxe Tail (Skylar Foxe Mysteries: Book One) Author: Haley Walsh Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: MLR Press Run Time: 8 hours and 9 minutes Category: Mystery At a Glance: Haley Walsh and Joel Leslie combined are simply perfection! Blurb: Gay teacher Skyler Foxe thought teaching English Lit was murder. Wait till he falls into the... Continue Reading →
Title: Snakes Among Sweet Flowers Author: Jason Huffman-Black Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Snakes Among Sweet Flowers is suspenseful, dangerous, and was an absolute page turner for me. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Two-time ex-con Camden Sanders has decided that Hog Mountain—an isolated community on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia—is... Continue Reading →
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