Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Rough Terrain Series: Out of Uniform: Book Seven Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 384 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This final book in the Out of Uniform series gave me some mixed feelings. All in all, it was a good wrap for the series, but it won't get a spot in... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bones Beneath My Skin Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 55 minutes Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This is not your typical romance, but the names Klune and Tremblay are not to be missed in any capacity. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: In the spring of 1995,... Continue Reading →
Title: P.S. I Spook You Author: S.E. Harmon Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 35 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: P.S. I Spook You is an enjoyable listen and if it is the first in a series, the slower pace to Rain’s coming to terms with his new... Continue Reading →
Title: Salt Magic, Skin Magic Author: Lee Welch Publisher: Self-Published Length: 217 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Salt Magic, Skin Magic is a fun, down-the-rabbit hole, wonderland of a fantasy romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lord Thornby has been trapped on his father’s isolated Yorkshire estate for a year. There are no bars or... Continue Reading →
Title: Only Love Series: Only Love: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Self-Published Length: 374 Pages Category: Contemporary, Military Romance At a Glance: Only Love is a story of healing and embracing a new life that holds love so richly deserved by both men. I can’t wait to read more in this series. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Jesus Kid Author: Kayleigh Sky Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 482 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I think fantasy fans will have a good time with this novel, if they can hang in past the obvious plot gaps and wasted rehashes, but for me it was just a bit too much to handle. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: His Truth Author: Riley Hart Publisher: Self-Published Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While His Truth was admittedly well done in terms of pathos, emotional content, and healing, the story itself just felt overwritten and sometimes became a chore to read. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: They were only kids when they met... Continue Reading →
Title: From These Ashes Series: Haven Hart: Book Four Author: Davidson King Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This series has me hooked and like many of its fans, I cannot wait to see who will star in the next installment. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A product of his past,... Continue Reading →
Title: Better Together Author: BL Maxwell Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 322 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I fear I am going to be in the minority here when I say that this novel had some very real issues that needed to be addressed before it was ever published. There was simply too... Continue Reading →
Title: A Shimmer in the Night Series: Dark Is the Night: Book 2.5 Authors: Kelley York and Rowan Altwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: Novella Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: If there is any one takeaway from my experience with this writing duo, it is to never attempt to predict where they will take me. They... Continue Reading →
Title: The Man Inside Me Author: Sean Kerr Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Gothic Horror At a Glance: The Man Inside Me was a 5 star read for me. It is a terrific story fraught with danger, horror, romance and even a bit of well-deserved retribution. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Victorian... Continue Reading →
Title: Test of Valor Series: Valor: Book Two Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Length: 225 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Test of Valor is a successful sequel and a great ending to a wonderful love story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: They’re free of the White House, but can their forbidden romance survive in the... Continue Reading →
Title: One Step Back Author: Edie Danford Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a beautiful story of a lost love resurrected, defined, changed and made ever so much better than it had been. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When you fall for a guy who's about to become your... Continue Reading →
Title: Colina de Lavanda Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: August Li Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 50 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Colina de Lavanda was a bit muddled for me, and seemed to need a lot more page time to unravel the love story that suddenly blossomed in the final... Continue Reading →
Title: Jordan vs. All the Boys Author: John Goode Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I have said this before but it bears repeating: John Goode is able to tap into the emotions, fears, and dreams of teenagers like no other Young Adult novelist. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Title: Tinsel Fixes Everything Author: Alex Jane Publisher: Self-Published Length: 81 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: A host of loving family and supportive friends bulk up the cast in this novella and give Tinsel Fixes Everything a warm and homey feel I expect to find in a Holiday Romance. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: On Your Knees, Prospect Series: Kings of Hell MC: Book Three Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 321 Pages Category: BDSM, Horror At a Glance: K.A. Merikan is known for their great writing style, and On Your Knees, Prospect is no exception. The books in this series are page turners, the read all... Continue Reading →
Title: Kip’s Monster Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kip’s Monster is another winning read from an author who is always willing to go out on the proverbial limb to offer something just a little bit different to her readers. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: John “Oz” Osman is... Continue Reading →
Title: Crossroads Series: Skins: Book Four Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 118 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Recommended for fans of this series. I don't think that it can be read as a standalone because you would be a bit lost, but it's a great way to say goodbye to... Continue Reading →
Title: Tutus and Tinsel Series: Half Moon Bay Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 79 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: If anyone doubted that Rhys Ford could write Christmas fluff, I think those doubts can be put to rest. Tutus and Tinsel is Christmas fluff, but done the Rhys Ford way. Well…minus... Continue Reading →
Title: No Tears for Darcy Author: Vicki Reese Narrator: Brock Hatton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 28 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Brock Hatton does what he can with this plot, and believably conveys a former FBI agent being fully bamboozled by the friends and townies he calls close friends.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Tutus and Tinsel blog tour with author Rhys Ford! I've got something super special to share with you today, not only the ficlet and its author but the very personal respect and love I have for the person behind the books as well. Rhys made a fan of me from the opening... Continue Reading →
Title: Game Changer Author: Rachel Reid Publisher: Carina Press Length: 334 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rachel Reid is a talented writer, and I look forward to reading more from her. This novel has some really good bones but just needed a bit more story to hold them together. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: New... Continue Reading →
Title: Shrewd Angel Series: The Christmas Angel: Book Six Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 297 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I had so much fun with this one. Clifford and Pax are wonderful together, and I loved watching everything unfold. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Pax Polo is the swashbuckling guitarist... Continue Reading →
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