Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Just Like That Series: Albin Academy: Book One Author: Cole McCade Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Overall, I appreciated that the author’s voice served the story he told in a complementary way, but in the end, I think my expectations exceeded what was delivered. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: His Horizon Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 319 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: His Horizon is made of romance, in its entirety, front to back and everywhere in between. What a gorgeous world to spend some time in. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Temperatures rise when there are two cooks in... Continue Reading →
Title: Pieces of Me Series: Missing Pieces: Book Two Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Walker keeps building more warmth upon already heartwarming moments. These books are nothing less than a breath of hope at a wearying time. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Justin's recovery is slow,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Engineer Series: Magic & Steam: Book One Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 84 Pages Category: Steampunk, Historical, Fantasy At a Glance: The Engineer is positively fun and such a great tease for what's to come. This is a series that I’m on pins and needles—or, maybe I should say cogs and gears—awaiting... Continue Reading →
Title: Anhaga Author: Lisa Henry Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 262 Pages Category: Fantasy, Romance At a Glance: I was effortlessly drawn into this world and the story, and became a willing passenger on the journey and adventure. Overall, Anhaga is a satisfying and entertaining read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Aramin Decourcey—Min to his few friends—might... Continue Reading →
Title: No Place Like Home Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 218 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Annabelle Jacobs doesn’t perform a Christmas miracle in No Place Like Home. She delivers a Christmas romance complete with all the gentle, warmhearted sincerity that befits the season. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Will Oliver... Continue Reading →
Title: The Christmas Deal Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Keira Andrews knows how to bring the feels, and definitely knows her way around a holiday romance. Check this one out, guys! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Will fake boyfriends become the real deal this holiday?... Continue Reading →
Title: Hometown Christmas Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 165 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Another tick in the win column for Garrett Leigh. This one was sexy and romantic with a nice little Christmas feel. I hope you will all love Yani and Gavin as much as I do! Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Beautiful Temptation Series: So This Is Christmas: Book Two Author: Christina Lee Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 162 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Christina Lee’s Beautiful Temptation was such a lovely holiday novella. It was achingly romantic, and I absolutely loved Blair and Caden together. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Blair Anderson only thinks... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings Series: Black and Blue: Book One Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 301 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Mystery At a Glance: Lily Morton set out to do something a little different with this novel, and she succeeded in spades while still maintaining all the wonders that... Continue Reading →
Title: A New Empire Series: Fog City: Book Three Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 192 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Well played, Layla Reyne. Such a fun and exciting series! I’m so glad I was along for the ride. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Legacies were made to be rewritten. Assassin Hawes... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Naughty List Series: Home for the Holidays: Book Two Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 292 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Mr. Naughty List is an unapologetic celebration of love and sex, dominance and submission, and a tale of personal evolution all wrapped up in a holiday setting. It’s as... Continue Reading →
Title: Twice Shy Series: New Milton: Book Three Author: Sally Malcolm Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 381 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Twice Shy is a lovely, second-chance romance that’s a perfect weekend read. One minor irritation aside, I enjoyed the story very much, and absolutely loved the ending. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The... Continue Reading →
Title: A Case of Curses Series: Simon Pearce Mysteries: Book Two Author: Jess Faraday Publisher: Blind Eye Books/Kindle Unlimited Length: 118 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: As in book one, the cases complement the time period in which they’re set, and the time period complements the romantic elements of the series in a... Continue Reading →
Title: Heartsong Series: Green Creek: Book Three Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 17 hours and 46 minutes Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: As usual, there is so little I can say about the book without giving things away. And, believe me you don’t want to be spoiled. But I can... Continue Reading →
Title: Ground Zero Series: Zero Hour: Book One Author: Aimee Nicole Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 287 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: As always, expectations are different for every reader, and I fully admit I’m a demanding audience of Romantic Suspense and Murder Mysteries. This novel was, in the end, too rushed for... Continue Reading →
Title: Brighter Shades of Light Author: Jaclyn Osborn Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 338 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While there were elements of the story I liked—I thought both MCs were very sweet, and I loved the connection they had—there were also elements that detracted from my enjoyment. As we reviewers like to sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: Escape Series: Rebellion: Book One Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 319 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: Escape is a promising start to what looks to be an exciting new series. By the end of the book the author absolutely had me primed for the next installment. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: This... Continue Reading →
Title: King Slayer Series: Fog City: Book Two Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 195 Pages Category: Romantic Suspense, Mystery At a Glance: Definitely jump on this series if you haven’t yet. Reyne writes such fun romantic suspense, and King Slayer is fabulous summer entertainment. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Never fall for a mark.... Continue Reading →
Title: Mainly by Moonlight Series: Bedknobs and Broomsticks: Book One Author: Josh Lanyon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery, Fantasy At a Glance: If you’re expecting a gritty, hardboiled murder mystery here, you’re in for a big disappointment. Mainly by Moonlight is a cozy mystery with a side of relationship angst and... Continue Reading →
Title: How to Be a Movie Star Series: How to Be: Book Two Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: While I wasn’t one hundred percent on board with a couple of Lesley's creative choices, for the most part he... Continue Reading →
Title: Stand in Place Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 311 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Magical Realism At a Glance: At the end of the day, this was a truly wonderful coming home/second chances story. Was it perfect? No. But, I loved the hell out of it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: One summer won’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Black Sky Morning Series: Mind + Machine: Book Three Author: Hanna Dare Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 224 Pages Category: SciFi Romance At a Glance: Black Sky Morning isolates readers with Xin and Jonathan, which makes this novel more character driven and maybe even a bit more introspective than the previous books, and in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Spellbound Series: Magic in Manhattan: Book One Author: Allie Therin Publisher: Carina Press Length: 243 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal Romance At a Glance: There has been a lot of early buzz about the brilliance of this book. Believe it. All of it. Spellbound not only lives up to it but exceeded any preconceived notions... Continue Reading →
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