Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Shadow of the Templar: High Fidelity Author: M. Chandler Publisher: Self-Published Length: 529 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Shadow of the Templar series has been nothing less than 1500+ pages of manic and frenzied, and was such a delight to read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A fellow FBI agent with an... Continue Reading →
Title: Hush Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 672 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you’re looking for something to sink your teeth into, you should definitely go check this one out! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A federal judge running from the truth. A U.S. marshal running from his past. A trial... Continue Reading →
Title: Looking for Jesse Author: Lisa Worrall Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 217 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Essentially, this was a thrilling mystery with an ending that seemed tacked on to satisfy the m/m element needed to make it qualify as an m/m novel. I like this author’s style and will go back for... Continue Reading →
Title: A Solitary Man Authors: Shira Anthony and Aisling Mancy Narrator: Jim Pelletier Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time:10 hours and 38 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a fine book with a complete story and believable resolution and a very satisfying conclusion. The narration is well above average and adds new levels to... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome the writing team of L.A. Witt and Cari Z. today, on tour to celebrate the release of their latest collaboration, Suspicious Behavior, book two in the Bad Behavior series from Riptide Publishing. They're here talking about co-writing, as a matter of fact, and there's also a great giveaway, so be... Continue Reading →
Title: Stone Cold Foxe (The Skyler Foxe Mysteries: Book Seven) Author: Haley Walsh Publisher: Self-Published Length: 213 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Another adventure for the SFC. A great mix of quirky and fun, with a little mystery thrown in, The Skyler Foxe Mysteries haven’t disappointed me yet! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Is... Continue Reading →
Title: Romancing the Bouncer Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you are looking for a read with not much depth, then you will enjoy this one. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t my cup of tea. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Bennett "Ben" Pachowski is a bouncer at Throwbacks.... Continue Reading →
Title: While My Wife's Away Author: James Lear Publisher: Cleis Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book isn’t going to be for everyone. The main character is a married man who cheats on his wife, and it doesn’t have an HEA, but it was well-written and interesting. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Titles: Delayed Gratification, The Start of Something New, Who I Am When I'm With You, Positive Reinforcement, Performance Review Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: Serialized Short Fiction Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: Erotic as hell. Would I have liked a dual POV? At times, yes. Did I feel that some parts of... Continue Reading →
Title: Beneath the Layers Authors: Various Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 165 Pages Category: Anthology, Contemporary, Historical, Menage At a Glance: On the whole, I enjoyed this anthology. There were some hits and misses, but that’s the way of it sometimes, and my favs will be different from yours, and vice versa. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Back Home Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 214 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A fluid story, filled with intensity and angst, culminating in an utterly satisfying ending. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Falling for his brother's boyfriend broke his heart. Now he's back home and falling in love all over again.... Continue Reading →
Title: Elpída (Elpída: Book Three) Author: C. Kennedy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Elpída is a glorious conclusion to a stunning series that dares to expose the abuse that goes on every moment of every day in our world. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: ελπίδα. Elpída. Greek.... Continue Reading →
Title: When All the World Sleeps Authors: Lisa Henry & J.A. Rock Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 12 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary, Drama At a Glance: Lots of angst and populated with complex and compelling characters, this story makes you work for the ending. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Daniel Whitlock... Continue Reading →
Title: Before You Break Author: K.C. Wells and Parker Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 340 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: With finesse and care, the writing team of Wells and Williams leads us into a world where men care for each other and dare to be vulnerable while still maintaining their need to... Continue Reading →
Title: Battle Born Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Battle Born is a story of redemption and forgiveness. Well-written and engaging, with lovable, realistic characters. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: A Companion to the Robbie & Sam Series Daniel Messana wanted a way out of... Continue Reading →
Title: Enemies of the State (The Executive Office: Book One) Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Self-Published Length: 340 Pages Category: Action/Suspense, Mystery/Thriller At a Glance: Tal Bauer obviously has a talent for writing a political thriller. The action was heart-stopping. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A rogue Black Ops unit with the president in their crosshairs. A... Continue Reading →
Title: The Sparky Author: Marek Moran Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Although well-written, and I enjoyed Aaron quite a bit, the complicated relationship between the MCs left me at the point where I wouldn’t have minded at all if they hadn’t got their HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Kevin Klehr today on the re-release tour for Drama Queens with Love Scenes. Enjoy his guest post and then be sure to check out the giveaway too. Welcome, Kevin! As I developed my first novel, 'Drama Queens with Love Scenes', I wanted to explore some of my own relationship... Continue Reading →
Title: Micah Johnson Goes West (Get Out: Book Two) Author: Sean Kennedy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Micah Johnson Goes West is a novel rich in emotion and humor that addresses what it’s like to grow up and move on to new horizons in all the... Continue Reading →
Title: Computer Lover (Men in Love and at War: Book Four) Author: LJ Collins Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 185 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotica At a Glance: Though some may find this story entertaining, I’ll be honest and say I don’t think the author’s writing style and my preferences really sync up. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: An Invitation Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 35 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This one was just OK for me. *sigh* It wasn’t terrible by any means. But, it wasn’t really memorable either. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: “I should put you over my knee and spank you for teasing me…” Jake’s new... Continue Reading →
Title: Tonight's Encore (For the Love of Pup: Book One) Author: Parker Avrile Publisher: Self-Published Length: 203 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Tonight’s Encore was just too much of a slow starter and way too underdeveloped plot-wise to really shine. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Is there a second chance after your first love gets... Continue Reading →
Title: Not Your Average Man Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 133 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Edward Kendrick hooked me again with this intriguing story about how lives change after a tragedy. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: I was an average man, not at all violent, until a bastard tricked my best... Continue Reading →
Title: More Than a Suit: John (More Than a Suit: Book Two) Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotic At a Glance: JD Walker is really good at hot and steamy, and this story is no exception. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: John DeWitt loves men and sex. He’s good at his job... Continue Reading →
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