Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Bankers' Hours Author: Wade Kelly Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book for the expert narration, buy it for the fun story, and buy it because sometimes even a light comedy can have an emotional weight. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanted, a Gentleman Author: KJ Charles Narrator: Greg Patmore Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 40 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: This is a thoroughly entertaining historical brought to life by a fabulous narrator, who was new to me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: By the good offices of Riptide Publishing KJ... Continue Reading →
Title: You Never Know Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 27 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy the book for the expert narration, but be prepared to overlook a few story flaws so you can just immerse yourself in the ride and enjoy it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Enlightened Series: Enlightenment: Book Three Author: Joanna Chambers Narrator: Hamish McKinlay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 24 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: Hamish McKinlay returns for the final book in the series, and his performance is not to be missed. This is a masterful telling of a story fraught with excitement,... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Minutes Longer Series: Enhanced: Book One Author: Victoria Sue Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 36 minutes Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: I honestly cannot imagine this novel narrated by anyone other than Nick J. Russo. With just the right easygoing cadence and marvelous variety of voices,... Continue Reading →
Title: Nachos & Hash Series: Mary's Boys: Book One Author: Brandon Witt Narrator: Dominic Carlos Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Carlos make the words come to life. He makes the feelings of the characters sharp and shiny as cut glass. Emotions are told with perfection... Continue Reading →
Title: Freckles Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 42 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo brought the story and the characters to life in an awesomely entertaining way. I found myself smiling until my cheeks hurt, and laughing out loud in my car... Continue Reading →
Title: Tramps and Thieves (Murder and Mayhem: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 53 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Get in on this series while you don’t have much to catch up on, because you may want to hear this book more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Beguiled (Enlightened: Volume Two) Author: Joanna Chambers Narrator: Hamish McKinlay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 33 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: This is the second book in a planned trilogy, and the narrator is amazing. Hamish McKinlay is so well suited to these books, and it is a rare treat to... Continue Reading →
Title: Antisocial Author: Heidi Cullinan Narrator: Iggy Toma Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 13 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is another in a long and wonderful line of collaborations between author and narrator. If you have never had the pleasure of hearing a narrator work so well with an author,... Continue Reading →
Title: Mad Lizard Mambo (Kai Gracen: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 8 hours and 49 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Filled with adventure, intrigue, twists, and turns, Mad Lizard Mambo is a non-stop thrill ride. Adding to this fantastical book is Greg Tremblay’s extraordinary narration. He... Continue Reading →
Title: The Last Grand Master (Champion of the Gods: Book One) Author: Andrew Q. Gordon Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: DSP Publications (3rd Edition) Run Time: 13 hours and 13 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: If you love the author or the narrator, buy this book. If you love fantasy with a gay twist, buy... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bone Orchard Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes Category: Historical, Western, Paranormal At a Glance: I liked what Abigail Roux did with the paranormal aspect of the story. As for the narration, it was more of the goodness I’ve come to look... Continue Reading →
Title: Cronin's Key II Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 42 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy, Vampires At a Glance: It really is nice when a series has the same narrator throughout. Here, the balance between the lovers and the story mesh really well. Walker gives Leslie a fine... Continue Reading →
Title: Another Dumb Jock (Dumb Jock: Book Two) Author: Jeff Erno Narrator: Ezekiel Robison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Another Dumb Jock is an extremely sweet story of discovery, personal growth, acceptance, and, above all, love. To be honest, this book knocked my... Continue Reading →
Title: Best New Artist Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Brian Hutchinson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book for the good story of a love that once was, and may be again despite what life does to you. Buy the book because the narration for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rebuliding Year Author: Kaje Harper Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 9 hours and 44 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a satisfyingly lengthy audiobook peopled by awesome characters building an unexpected relationship against a backdrop of family drama and surprise suspense. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It took losing nearly... Continue Reading →
Title: Into This River I Drown Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Matt Baca Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary, Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: As amazed as I was by the story, I was equally in awe of the narration. Matt Baca was FANTASTIC. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Five years... Continue Reading →
Title: Manny Get Your Guy Author: Amy Lane Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 16 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As an avid listener of audiobooks, it really is nice to find a voice in the genre that takes such care with what he is presenting, and makes... Continue Reading →
Title: The Henry Rio Mystery Series (Books One - Seven) Author: Michael Nava Narrator: Gregory St. John Publisher: Audible Studios Run Time: 54 hours total (approx.) Category: Gay Literature, Mystery At a Glance: These books are canon in Gay Lit; they should hold a place in your audio collection as well. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb... Continue Reading →
Title: Northern Star Author: Ethan Day Narrator: Jason Frazier Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A story is told, a family is remade, and hearts are mended. That’s a lot for any book to do well, but add the top-notch narration and you have a book you... Continue Reading →
Title: Provoked: Enlightenment Author: Joanna Chambers Narrator: Hamish McKinlay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: The combination of McKinlay’s voice work and Chambers’ words are a perfect blend. You should not miss the chance to hear a good period piece with a fine mystery and budding romance... Continue Reading →
Title: Femme Author: Marshall Thornton Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 23 minutes Category: Romantic Comedy At a Glance: Lovely romance, hilarious comedy, and a truly satisfying ending. And Joel Leslie is transcendent. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Queeny cocktail waiter Lionel wakes up to find himself in bed with Dog, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaking Bonds (The Walker Boys: Book Two) Author: Ari McKay Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There are nice surprises in this book, and Dorian Bane narrates the slow burn romance with aplomb. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: From the frying pan... Continue Reading →
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