Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Challenge Me Series: Me: Book Four Author: Kris Jacen Publisher: MLR Press Length: 124 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the Author’s Note, readers get a feel for how passionate Kris Jacen is about the series. I’m definitely excited about the way this novel ended and am looking forward to the next story... Continue Reading →
Title: A Change of Worlds Series: Killian Kendall Mysteries: Book Five Author: Josh Aterovis Publisher: MLR Books Length: 383 Pages Category: Mystery At a Glance: If you enjoy a good mystery in the YA genre, I highly recommend reading the series. A Change of Worlds is another amazing addition to the Killian Kendall Mysteries. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Rudy Two Series: Rudy: Book Two Author: Terry Poole Publisher: MLR Press Length: 150 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: Rudy, the first novel in this series, is full of surprises, and this book is even more creative, with interesting secrets. Terry Poole not only made this entertaining, but she created an interesting... Continue Reading →
Title: The Truth of Yesterday Series: A Killian Kendall Mystery: Book Four Author: Josh Aterovis Publisher: MLR Press Length: 498 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Once again, I really liked the double-plotted mystery in The Truth of Yesterday> and how they connected. In Killian Kendall, Josh Aterovis has created a character who at times... Continue Reading →
Title: All Lost Things Series: A Killian Kendall Mystery: Book Three Author: Josh Aterovis Publisher: MLR Press Length: 422 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All Lost Things is another great mystery from Josh Anterovis. It’s a YA series that addresses the issues of growing up and the various emotions that go along with it.... Continue Reading →
Title: Rudy Series: Rudy: Book One Author: Terry Poole Publisher: MLR Press Length: 158 Pages Category: Holiday, Paranormal At a Glance: This is not my routine genre, but I was impressed with the authors creativeness. Terry Poole took a classic Holiday story and turned it into a novel that will keep you entertained and surprised.... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Josh Aterovis joining us today to celebrate the release of his latest novel, A Change of Worlds, book five in the Killian Kendall mystery series from MLR Press. Welcome, Josh! Let’s start by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. Josh: Aterovis is... Continue Reading →
Title: Bleeding Hearts Series: The Killian Kendall Mystery Series: Book One Author: Josh Aterovis Publisher: MLR Press Length: 368 Pages Category: Murder Mystery, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I was impressed with this first novel and have plans to read the next three books in this series. I’m looking forward to seeing what Josh Aterovis... Continue Reading →
Title: Three Days in Jackass Flats Author: Rhae Camdyn Publisher: MLR Press Length: 228 Pages Category: Contemporary, RomCom At a Glance: Despite the humor, a cast of interesting characters, and interesting world-building, this was a little too over the top in too many areas for me. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: On the surface, Jackass Flats... Continue Reading →
Title: Explore with Me Series: With Me: Book Two Author: Kris Jacen Publisher: MLR Press Length: 127 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a wonderful, relaxing read with a great plot and a satisfying development. I’d recommend it highly as a poolside read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: The Army is the only... Continue Reading →
Title: Re-Ignition Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: MLR Press Length: 42 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed the way the relationship built naturally and was rooting for Griff and Sean to get it together and figure out that they belonged with each other. Recommended, particularly for short story lovers. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Ring of Silence Series: Paul Turner Mysteries: Book Twelve Author: Mark Zubro Publisher: MLR Press Length: 83k Words Category: Contemporary Mystery/Police Procedural At a Glance: Ring of Silence is a roller coaster ride with danger at every turn that toes a fine line between fact and fiction. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Detectives try to... Continue Reading →
Title: Healing Author: Stevie Woods Publisher: MLR Press Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: All in all, this was an enjoyable little suspense novella with an intriguing political subplot. Even though it felt a little unfinished to me, I would still recommend if you’re looking for a quick read. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Picture Winter Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: MLR Press Length: 167 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Thought it wasn’t my favorite of Aislin’s books—it did get off to somewhat of a slow start for me—it was still a worthy little read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Do something new today. Why he looks at his... Continue Reading →
Title: The Protector Author: N.L. Gassert Publisher: MLR Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Mystery/Thriller, Contemporary At a Glance: The Protector was originally published in 2008, and then re-released by MLR in 2017, and I thought, how did I miss this the first time around? It’s a fast-paced novel, with action, danger and snarky humor. 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 →
We're so pleased to have author Lee Welch joining us on the Mended with Gold blog tour. Lee's chatting about heroes with us today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, Lee! Superheroes vs Real Heroes In Mended with Gold, Joe, one of the main characters,... Continue Reading →
Title: Wait for Me Author: Kris Jacen Publisher: MLR Press Length: 168 Pages Category: Contemporary Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: The hardest job is waiting. Master Sergeant Jeff "Mackey" MacNamara has been waiting for THE ONE for years. First it wasn't too safe to find a partner and now his schedule is a nightmare with training... Continue Reading →
Title: The Whore of New Slum Author: T.A. Chase Publisher: MLR Press Length: 119 Pages Category: Fantasy, Cyberpunk/Steampunk, Alt U, Dystopian At a Glance: Fascinating dystopian world where the savior is not someone others would consider a hero. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: While visiting his dying sister, Wendall meets a man who changes his life, putting into... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Welcome to author Kris Jacen, who’s joining us today to celebrate the release of her debut novel, Wait for Me. For those of you who don’t know, Kris is the long-time editor in chief at MLR Press, so this is a change of hats for her. Kris, let’s start by having you tell us... Continue Reading →
Title: The Virgin Incubus (Fangs, Fur and Fae Detective Agency: Book One) Author: Stephani Hecht Publisher: MLR Press Length: 105 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A book that has a lot of potential, but moved too quickly and fell a little short of its mark. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Born part human, part fairy, and part... Continue Reading →
Title: The Play of His Life Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: MLR Press Length: 149 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Play of His Life is not without faults. In fact, it has two pretty major ones, in my opinion. But, despite the story’s flaws, I still really dug these guys and this book. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Nosy Neighbors Author: Nina R. Schluntz Publisher: MLR Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: If you like a good ghost story, wrapped up in an intriguing little mystery with a side of romance, give this one a try! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Julian is used to drama, seeing ghosts tends... Continue Reading →
Title: How We Operate Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: MLR Press Length: 136 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: How We Operate is a short novella and is an easy read, but it also offers some suspense and dangerous situations. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: What if you had to do surgery on the one you love?... Continue Reading →
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