Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Dawn and Dusk (Day and Knight: Book Three) Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Out of the three books in the Day and Knight series, I absolutely like Dawn and Dusk the best. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: For Scorpion agents Day and Knight, their relationship is slow... Continue Reading →
Title: What Boys Are Made Of Author: S. Hunter Nisbet Publisher: BadApple Press Pages/Word Count: 356 Pages At a Glance: S. Hunter Nisbet has just written her way right to the top of a list of authors I’m anxious to hear a lot more from—starting with the sequel to this book. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Risk Aware Author: Amelia C. Gormley Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 310 Pages At a Glance: The writing is excellent, the characters intriguing and well defined, and the sex is erotic. What more could you want? Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Tattoo artist Geoff Gilchrest is convinced his life is some sort of cosmic joke.... Continue Reading →
Title: Power Play (Scoring Chances: Book Three) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Thank you for this fabulous, fun, swoon-filled series, Ms. Gale. I’m so in love. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A freak accident during the Stanley Cup Playoffs put an end to Max Ashford’s hockey career. Despite... Continue Reading →
Title: Hexbreaker Series: Hexworld: Book One Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 259 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: I don’t know how to say this any plainer—I love this book for all the reasons I’ve listed, and probably for at least a dozen more that I’ve left out.... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadowlands Author: Charlie David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 180 Pages At a Glance: If you know Charlie David as an actor and audiobook narrator, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you introduce yourselves to him as an author too; at least if Shadowlands is anything to go by. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Shadowlands is... Continue Reading →
Title: Phase Shift (Chaos Station: Book Five) Authors: Jenn Burke and Kelly Jensen Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 207 Pages At a Glance: Final book in the series is bittersweet yet satisfying. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Zander and Felix’s relationship has always pushed boundaries—personal and professional alike—but their love and commitment is stronger than ever. So strong... Continue Reading →
Title: Kellen’s Awakening (AURA: Book Three) Author: Bellora Quinn and Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: You’ll want to set aside a full day to read this one because you can count on not getting anything else done until you’ve finished. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The staff at AURA has had... Continue Reading →
Title: Safe in His Heart (Safe: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 270 Pages At a Glance: Listen to your heart—Safe in His Heart is so worth it! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Andrew and Paul learned about God and Jesus in different churches and realize their views of spirituality are worlds... Continue Reading →
Titles: Infected: Prey and Infected: Bloodlines (Infected: Books One and Two) Author: Andrea Speed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 384 Pages/224 Pages At a Glance: Speed’s writing style is excellent. I love that the series is gritty and intense, but it’s also full of humor and snark. Reviewed By: Jules Series Blurb: In a world... Continue Reading →
Title: Rules of Engagement Author: L. A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 33 minutes At a Glance: Great story, L.A. Witt, and superb narrating, Nick J. Russo. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Dustin Walker has no idea that avoiding the search for Mrs. Right could send him into... Continue Reading →
Title: No Good Deed (Philip Potter Series: 2nd Edition) Author: Michael Rupured Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 222 Pages At a Glance: As an avid reader of murder mysteries, this one ranks high on my list. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: On Christmas Eve in 1966, Philip Potter, a kind-hearted Smithsonian curator, wraps up his last-minute... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ongoing Reformation of Micah Johnson (Get Out: Book One) Author: Sean Kennedy Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 190 Pages At a Glance: The Ongoing Reformation of Micah Johnson is a stunning novel with rich and genuine characters who grapple with all the many issues facing gay teenagers today. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Shatter (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Two) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 290 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend the Unbreakable Bonds series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Maverick trauma surgeon Ashton “Snow” Frost keeps the world at a distance, relying only on his three closest friends to keep him connected.... Continue Reading →
Title: First Comes Marriage Author: Shira Anthony Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 20 minutes At a Glance: Shira Anthony perfectly encompasses old school love with a new school twist. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: When struggling novelist Chris Valentine meets Jesse Donovan, he’s interested in a book contract, or... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rebellious Pet (Alien Slave Masters: Book Two) Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 140 Pages At a Glance: Not for everyone, but definitely a fun series with fascinating characters. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Sometimes surrender turns into victory… Forced to be the sex slave of an alien warrior, perpetual bad-boy, Joel, finds himself... Continue Reading →
Title: The Heart As He Hears It (Perspectives: Book Three) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 253 Pages At a Glance: A.M. Arthur delivers another punch to the heart with this one, and I cannot wait for the next book in the series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Love can slip through the smallest... Continue Reading →
Title: Bondage Rescue (Kiss of Leather: Book Three) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 156 Pages At a Glance: Third book in a series that tackles tough issues with great characters. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Kyle’s best friend Marshall resurfaces and he’s in a lot of trouble. Can the men at Kiss of... Continue Reading →
Title: Despite the Odds (Odds Are: Book One) Author: Chris T. Kat Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes At a Glance: Not only is Despite the Odds perfection, it is a short story of perfection. ADORE THIS! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Never judge a book by its cover. Michael... Continue Reading →
Title: Coke’s Clown Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 188 Pages At a Glance: Coke’s Clown was an enjoyable and great read, mainly because Dillon is my favorite character in the Roughstock series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: How does Dillon take care of Coke when Coke’s destroying himself? Bullfighter Coke is having a... Continue Reading →
Title: Guardian Angel Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 439 Pages At a Glance: A bit of a change for fans of Hayden Thorne, but oh so worth it! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When nineteen-year-old Dominic Coville’s parents die in an accident, leaving him not only alone but on the brink of poverty, he desperately searches... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Like Stories: Something Like..., Book Seven Author: Jay Bell Narrator: Kevin R. Free Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 35 minutes At a Glance: Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Benjamin Bentley and many other beloved characters from the Something Like...series make their triumphant return in this collection of short stories and bonus material.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Summer of Guiltless Sex Author: Dan Skinner Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 113 Pages At a Glance: While the cute title and cover are enticing, this is a beautifully written story about honesty, friendship and being true to yourself. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Two very different men, from two walks of life find common... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain’s Encounter (Adrift: Book Two) Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 63 Pages At a Glance: A fun sequel to the first in the series, with more revealed about the characters. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The captain’s luck is finally changing. After four years of being lost in space, his starship, The... Continue Reading →
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