Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Trex or Treat Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Trex or Treat is short, it’s heartwarming, it’s sexy, and I totally enjoyed it. Happy Halloween! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Josh Harris is all dad all the time. A busy college professor and devoted single... Continue Reading →
Title: Dark City Series: The Syndicate: Book One Author: Sarah Kay Moll Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, Genre Fiction At a Glance: A Poly/Bisexual Romance crime drama placed in a contemporary light-noir setting. Personally, I like my noir seedier, more convoluted, and with surlier protagonists, but if you’re looking for a lovely... Continue Reading →
Title: Lucky Cowboy Series: Ace Cowboy: Book One Author: Liz Borino Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 245 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great start to a new series, with solid potential to move on with these entertaining characters. I liked how this novel ended, and all I can say is bring on... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadowlands Author: Charlie David Produced By: Border2Border Entertainment Book Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 90 minutes/3 episodes At a Glance: Each episode is provocative and representative of the varied themes and elements David taps into in his writing. Beautifully filmed and scored and well-cast, this is a recommended watch whether you’ve read the book... Continue Reading →
Title: Second Wind Author: Aimee Nicole Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Second Wind is a story of romance and being true to yourself that takes the reader on an emotional journey. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Second wind: a new strength or energy to continue something that is an... Continue Reading →
Title: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Author: Becky Albertalli Narrator: Michael Crouch Publisher: Harper Audio Run Time: 6 hours and 45 minutes Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: What a gift this book is! If you like YA stories, it’s not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon... Continue Reading →
Title: Somewhere Over Lorain Road Author: Bud Gundy Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I loved this book so much. It was moving, gripping, and unforgettable. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: For more than forty years, the stain of horrific allegations against their father has haunted the Esker sons.... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Feet Under Series: Lindenshaw Mysteries: Book Three Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 328 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: These books are witty, the banter between the MCs entertaining, and the mystery is always just that, a mystery to be solved. I highly recommend them. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Things... Continue Reading →
Title: On His Knees (Hunt & Cam 4Ever: Book One) Author: Adira August Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The addition of the investigations that Hunter goes on, the who-dun-it mixed with the BDSM, keeps you on the edge with this one and makes it a page turner. There... Continue Reading →
Title: Reckless Behavior (Bad Behavior: Book Three) Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Action/Thriller At a Glance: Reckless Behavior goes from a somewhat tension filled dinner to terror filled kidnappings. It’s fast paced, filled with danger, tense moments and a roller coaster ride of emotions. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Forever Haunt (The Jimmy McSwain Files: Book Five) Author: Adam Carpenter Publisher: MLR Press Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Adam Carpenter never fails to make the Jimmy McSwain series emotional on all levels. Family, friends, relationships, different clients and cases always leave me wanting more from this outstanding series. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Roger Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 51 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: The romance wasn’t the main focus of this novella, but if you are looking for a short story about a guy and his dog to give you the warm fuzzies, this one delivers. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Texas... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of author Quinn Anderson's upcoming release from Riptide Publishing, New Heights! About the Book Author: Quinn Anderson Release Date: Mar 12, 2018 Page Count: ~140 Genre: Comedy, Contemporary, New Adult Pairing: M/M Type: Standalone Cover By: L.C. Chase Blurb: After attending a friend’s wedding in New York, James Thompson is eager... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome Mischief Corner Books, author Nicole Dennis, and the virtual blog tour for the A Holiday to Remember 2017 Collection of stories. We have an exclusive excerpt from Nicole's contribution, Secrets & Silk, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget and enter to win!... Continue Reading →
Title: A Warfield Christmas (The Warfield Hotel Mysteries: Book Four) Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Self-Published Length: 80 Pages Category: Holiday, Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A Warfield Christmas is an easy and delightful read, with a bit of a mystery, and I wanted more. But, it absolutely provided a little of all the right emotions... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mercy of the Mako Shark (The Mako Shark: Book Three) Author: Nicole Castle Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 258 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery, Humor At a Glance: I'm such a smitten kitten over these characters and the circumstances they find themselves in. They wend their way around and through myriad complications, but there... Continue Reading →
Title: Swimming to Freedom Author: Robbie Michaels Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: One of the things that did frustrate me was the author not addressing everything, like Brandon’s mom, but that was the only real low point in a beautifully crafted story filled with growing characters... 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 →
We're so pleased to have author Christa Tomlinson joining us for a special Saturday visit to celebrate the release of her latest novel, A Sniper's Devotion, book five in the Cuffs, Collars and Love series. Christa's sharing an exclusive excerpt with us today, as well as a tour-wide giveaway, so check out the entry details... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author CB Conwy joining us today on the How to Domesticate a Russian Bear virtual tour. CB has done a quicky Q&A for us today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for entry details. Welcome, CB! The Q&A How do you answer... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Lance Withton here today to celebrate the release of his new novel, Torin, from NineStar Press. He's talking about creating characters, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details. Welcome, Lance! I’ve never created a character based on a real... Continue Reading →
Title: Mai Tais and Murder (Gabe Maxfield Mysteries Book One) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 156 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: I enjoyed this book immensely, and can’t wait to see what Gabe gets wrapped up in next. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Gabe Maxfield never wanted to be a detective or... 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: Eden’s Past (The Edenwood Saga: Book One) Author: Adam Carpenter Publisher: MLR Press Length: 174 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: The complicated plot has me very intrigued and ready to find out what happens next, though I admit to having a hard time connecting to the characters involved. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:... Continue Reading →
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