Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: It Started with a Dare Series: Southern Comfort: Book One Authors: Julie Lynn Hayes and S.L. Danielson Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 214 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: For me, this book was a disappointment. The two most exciting characters were the ones I was supposed to hate, only because they contained... Continue Reading →
Title: Return to Biker Lane Series: Kontra’s Menagerie: Book 21 Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 79 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Not my favorite of the series, this one felt a bit rushed and ends rather abruptly. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: On the Road: A series of unexpected meetings bring a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Tradition Author: Renee Matthews Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 45 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Even though The Tradition deals in a subject matter that I'm not usually interested in, it is a fine novella and a pretty good read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Zane was raised to see the evil that was... Continue Reading →
Title: Renewing the Fireworks (Wolves of Stone Ridge, #41.5) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 22 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This short, hot novella gives us a glimpse at the “softer side” of one of my favorite characters, Jared Templeton. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Renewing the fireworks can... Continue Reading →
Title: Patterns Uncharted (Patterns: Book Four) Author: Suede Delray Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Patterns Uncharted is action packed, with danger, murder, drama, humor and lots of love, and it all rolls into a great page-turner. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: At this point in their lives Dominick and Rob... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Paws Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 36 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: I would have loved to see more of the culture the author presented as we got only a bare glimpse into the life, touching only what was relevant to the plot. In so many ways I felt... Continue Reading →
Title: The Fool (Cards of Destiny: Book One) Author: A.J. Marcus Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 84 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: The Fool has the feel of a longer novel, and, if the author had chosen to expand it, it would have been a great one. I definitely want to know how the story... Continue Reading →
Title: Patterns Revealed (Patterns: Book Three) Author: Suede Delray Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 148 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Suede Delray just blew me away with this third installment of the Patterns series. I didn’t think it could get any more exciting and suspenseful, but it did. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dominick has... 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: 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 Darkest Ink (Light and Dark: Book One) Author: Liza Kay Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Darkest Ink is a fairly good story with a dual mystery plot, and Liza Kay did a great job with Reese’s character. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes, it takes more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Boys Get Detention Author: Jeff Erno Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 28 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bad Boys Get Detention is a quick splash of sexy fun, making for a quick and enjoyable read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Chris, a high school English teacher, finds himself distracted by a very unruly, know-it-all... Continue Reading →
Title: Bargaining with the Bear (Kinky Holidays: Book Four) Authors: Caitlin Ricci and A.J. Marcus Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 79 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: All in all, a very well done and enjoyable story that captivated me from start to finish. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: For Jamison's fortieth birthday his best friend... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow of Doubt Author: H. Beryl Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 101 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I was really entertained by the intrigue, action and thrill ride of the glimpse of paranormal in the plot. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes love can be electric, especially if one of the lovers has a special... Continue Reading →
Title: His Brother's Beta (Pack Rules: Book One) Authors: Caitlin Ricci & A.J. Marcus Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 88 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: All in all, a lovely bit of writing. Perfect for a mid-day weekend treat. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: After twenty years of being away, Harlow has come back to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Truth is Even Stranger (A Paranormal’s Love: Book Nineteen) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 111 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: While following the formula, this installment is a level above the usual, starring compelling main characters with more than interesting backstories—and there are more Gargoyles on the way! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Royal Service (Men in Love and at War: Book Five) Author: L.J. Collins Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 146 Pages Category: Erotica, Futuristic At a Glance: My only real criticism is that there were parts of the story where the author chose to tell us what happened over a period of time. But, as a... Continue Reading →
Title: Taming War (A Loving Nip: Book Twelve) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 93 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This is an entertaining episode in this series, with a new twist that shifts the paradigm of mates, beloveds and animas. Recommended especially for fans of the series and Charlie Richards paranormal... 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: The Hated Finn (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book Thirty-nine) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 113 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Yes, it’s a formulaic series, but I especially enjoyed the chemistry of this couple and their journey together. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: A cage of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Bondage Ranch Author: Roland Graeme Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary Erotica, Western At a Glance: This book fills the bill for those looking for a lot of sex in their stories. It also fills the bill for those who every now and then need an erotic romance, when it really doesn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Hunting Season Hijinks (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book 38) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 103 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Another entertaining episode for this series. Yes, it’s a formula, but it works. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Cupid isn’t the only one who shoots arrows. Gideon... Continue Reading →
Title: Vampires, Demons & Priests, Oh My! (A Loving Nip: Book Eleven) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This was one of my favorites in this series for sure. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Just a little Love Bite: Accepting your past, for good or ill, is key... Continue Reading →
Title: Cracking the Big Lug’s Shell (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book 37) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 107 pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: For fans of the series, this story holds no real surprises, but is a pleasant read about another vampire finding his beloved in a least expected place. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
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