Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: In the Dark Heart of Winter Author: Mere Rain Publisher: JMS Books Length: 104 Pages Category: Gothic Fantasy, Paranormal Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: This is one of those books I enjoyed for what it is and yet wished there'd been more to it. I didn't get the background that would have made... Continue Reading →
Title: Four Christmases Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 75 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: While I did enjoy several aspects of this story, I also struggled quite a bit with the delivery. Even though Four Christmases wasn’t my favorite of Nell Iris's novellas, I will absolutely continue to check out... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, long time no see! TNA is popping its head up, briefly, from all the reading and hiatus-ing we've been doing to welcome author Rick R. Reed, who's joining us with a teaser excerpt from his soon to be re-released novel Blink, coming October 16th from JMS Books. Janet reviewed Blink upon its original... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Autumn Leaves and New Beginnings Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 67 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Of Autumn Leaves and New Beginnings is full of heart, and lovely prose. It’s short but satisfying—complete with a fabulous little epilogue—and left me smiling all day. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: At 47, Oren... Continue Reading →
Title: 9 Willow Street Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 95 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: While this one wasn’t my favorite, it was quite cute, and I did enjoy the characters and the concept; I simply wanted more out of the execution. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Heartbroken after the death of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Agency Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 120 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Though the romance fell a little flat for me, the sleuthing of the story kept me engaged, and I found I really enjoyed their journey to uncovering the decade-old murder. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When runaway... Continue Reading →
Title: Love in the Clouds Author: Sarah Hadley Brook Publisher: JMS Books Length: 178 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sarah Hadley Brook almost had me, but I’m not gonna lie, I was disappointed in this one. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Rafael Patino has a great life in Rain Valley. He’s a teacher at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Surviving the Apocalypse Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Length: 58 Pages At a Glance: While not quite what I expected with regards to the apocalyptic event, this quick read delivered a sweet romance. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Lyncoln Ryland always saw himself as an ordinary man with an ordinary job, working maintenance in an... Continue Reading →
Title: Jay Bird Author: Thomas Grant Bruso Publisher: JMS Books Length: 23k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Jay Bird had some very nice moments with some beautifully realistic characters and just a touch of romance, but the structural flaws in the timeline and how it affected the plot could not be easily dismissed. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Ruby Moone joining us today on the tour for her latest release, Promises. Welcome, Ruby! Let’s start by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. Ruby: I wracked my brains a bit for this one. I’m fairly sure that none of you know... Continue Reading →
Title: Tarnished Hero Author: Temple Madison Publisher: JMS Books Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Read this at your own risk; this is perhaps some of the worst writing I have ever come across, and that is putting it nicely, I assure you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Danger lurks around every corner and... Continue Reading →
Title: When the Lights Go Out Author: Ginna Wilkerson Publisher: JMS Books Length: 49 Pages Category: Lesbian Romance, Holiday Romance At a Glance: It’s a quick read that leaves you with a desire to know the characters better, but too little with lots of loose ends. Reviewed By: Courtney Ellen Blurb: Nicole approaches the Christmas... Continue Reading →
Title: Nobody Else's Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 69 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’ve become a fan of this author’s feel-good novellas. I would definitely recommend checking out Beckett and Levi’s story! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Mars enters Pisces, giving Beckett Cooper the opportunity to assert himself when it comes to... Continue Reading →
Title: Trust Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books Length: 85 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had to suspend disbelief, but I found Trust to be a cute and quick second chance romance, with a bit of mystery and quite a few hot moments that I rather enjoyed. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Brad Callahan... Continue Reading →
Title: Closets Are for Clothes Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books (Expanded 2nd Edition) Length: 136 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed this coming out story that takes some interesting turns. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Mike’s life is carefully compartmentalized. He’s deep in the closet to his family back in Kansas, but... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Elizabeth Noble dropping in today to celebrate her newest release, Edge Jump, from JMS Books. Elizabeth is sharing an exclusive excerpt from the book today, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Elizabeth! About the Book Brett Rocha retired from pro-hockey... Continue Reading →
Title: Lust for Gold Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 62 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Even though this is a story short, the author still gives readers a good feel for Jesse and Abel’s characters, their relationship, their tragedies and the hopes for a better future. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: In 1849,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Other Side Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books (2nd Edition) Length: 81 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I'm impressed with how much the author covered and the ways she covered the issues and the feelings of both these characters. This was a good read that offered me a lot of things to... Continue Reading →
Title: Rescued Author: Dakota Storm Publisher: JMS Books Length: 134 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rescued is a sweet and suspenseful little novella. I like Dakota Storm’s heartwarming stories and lovable characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dean Montgomery loves his ranch and his family, but something is missing. When he sets out on a... Continue Reading →
Title: Velvet Author: Xavier Axelson Publisher: JMS Books Length: 161 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: As historical fiction goes, this book hits its mark, and then some, but that simply wasn’t enough to make the novel sing. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When an irresistible discovery unravels the forbidden secrets of a man's heart, the... Continue Reading →
Title: Moonshine Author: G.D. Penman Publisher: JMS Books Length: 41 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense, Horror At a Glance: Moonshine was a great first time read for me from this author. I absolutely liked the historical feel and the 1920s verbiage—it really set the tone for the era of prohibition, speakeasies and bootlegging. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: A New Beginning Series: Cascade City Pack: Book One Author: Rebecca James Publisher: JMS Books Length: 310 Pages Category: Not a winning read for me. If you are into werewolf stories, which I am, I would start with the River Wolf Pack series of books before reading this installment in the new series. Had... Continue Reading →
Title: Yuma Prison Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 62 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: Dale Chase once again brings another historical erotic western to life. The story is a well written, quick read, with lots of emotion—love, guilt, jealousy, drama, harassment and choices that have to made. The characters are solid,... Continue Reading →
Title: summer Swap: Evan and Ty Author: J.D. Ryan Publisher: JMS Books Length: 44 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed the San Francisco stuff, and the first half of Summer Swap was cute, but then it sort of fell apart. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: What would you do if you rang your best... Continue Reading →
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