Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Hanging the Stars (Half Moon Bay: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Those familiar with M/M fiction will probably know the incredible talents of Tremblay already, but on the off chance you’ve never had the pleasure,... Continue Reading →
Title: Murmuration Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 11 minutes Category: Historical, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Murmuration is so hopeful, so satisfying, so beautiful in its simplicity that you will wish you could start it all over again just to live a bit longer with the magic... Continue Reading →
Title: Adulting 101 Author: Lisa Henry Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 1 minute Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: This is an incredibly fun novel and, due to great storytelling and marvelous narrating, one I think you will want to listen to over and over. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Unshakeable Faith Author: Lisa Worrall Narrator: Sean Lenhart Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sean Lenhart is a new to me narrator, and I felt he did an excellent job with his narration. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Of all the bars in all the towns... Continue Reading →
Title: What Remains Author: Garrett Leigh Narrator: Craig Beck Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I am becoming almost as addicted to Craig Beck’s narrations as I am to Garret Leigh’s books. I can’t recommend this story enough. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Web designer Jodi Peters... Continue Reading →
Title: Commitment Ranch Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The narration is a standout. The story is crisp and fast paced. It feels like a much longer book than its length implies because the story is complete and the... Continue Reading →
Title: Absinthe of Malice (Sinners Series: Book Five) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 49 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story is told in rich detail and Ford gives James a ton to work with in terms of character, setting, and pure suspense. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Dirt Heart 2 Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: N.R. Walker’s writing and Joel Leslie’s narration is a power combo that should not be missed! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Up until Travis arrived on his doorstep, Charlie had lived... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Oranges Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: This is a thoroughly charming story made even better by expert and engaging narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jason Walker is a child star turned teen heartthrob turned... Continue Reading →
Title: Fish Out of Water Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 20 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Tremblay, as usual, makes this book come alive. Buy this book—it’s a great listen; you will not be sorry that you did. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: PI Jackson Rivers... Continue Reading →
Title: Power Play (Scoring Chances: Book Three) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The continued narration by Smith makes the book a good bet and good buy. Buy it if you can. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: A freak accident... Continue Reading →
Title: Love on Location Author: Lucy Felthouse Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-published Run Time: 1 hour and 54 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really liked this cute short story and was rooting for these characters from the get-go. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When Theo Samuels heads off to film on location in the... Continue Reading →
Title: So into You (The PI Guys: Book Two) Author: S.E. Harmon Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 hours and 1 minute Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Screenwriter Noah Ashley has a few four-letter words for his agent when she suggests he improve his script by shadowing a... Continue Reading →
Title: Undercover Boyfriend Author: Jacob Z. Flores Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Rusty Topsfield does a great job keeping the listener engaged. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: A One Fine Day Novel. Two men, one lie, and a whole bunch of... Continue Reading →
Title: Misfits Author: Garrett Leigh Narrator: Craig Beck Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 43 minutes Category: Contemporary, Polyamory At a Glance: I highly, highly recommend this audio, whether you have or haven’t read the book already. It’s so worth a listen! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Restaurant owner Tom Fearnes has loved his... Continue Reading →
Title: Prince of the Playhouse (Love in Laguna: Book Three) Author: Tara Lain Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: K.C. Kelly’s narration is top notch, and made this story better. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Driven by his desire to become a successful fashion... Continue Reading →
Title: Let the Wrong Light In Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 32 minutes Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a definite buy for the story, but especially for the narration. Pick it up as soon as you can. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Avery... Continue Reading →
Title: The Senator's Secret Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: John Solo’s narration really helps the strangers-to-married trope here. In lesser hands, this story could have been just another in a series of ordinary stories. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Save of the Game (Scoring Chances: Book Two) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a definite buy. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: After last season’s heartbreaking loss to his hockey team’s archrival, Jacksonville Sea Storm goalie... Continue Reading →
Title: Prickly By Nature (Portland Pack Chronicles: Book Two) Authors: Piper Vaughn, Kenzie Cade Narrator: Iggy Toma Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 38 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: A great narrator and an enjoyable story make a very satisfying finale to this series. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: In the four... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Silence (Moments in Time: Book Four) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great addition to the series, and really lets the voice talent of the narrator shine through. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Growing up,... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterpoint (Song of the Fallen: Book One) Author: Rachel Haimowitz Narrator: Craig Beck Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 11 hours and 55 minutes Category: High Fantasy At a Glance: I adored this book when I originally read it, and now I absolutely LOVE it. Craig Beck brought the characters to life, each with distinct... Continue Reading →
Title: Safe in His Heart (Safe: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Those listeners familiar with Fuller’s other narrations will not be disappointed here. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Andrew and Paul learned about God and Jesus in different... Continue Reading →
Title: Until September Author: Chris Scully Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story just hits all my 5 star buttons, and has earned its place on my favorite reread shelf. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: As a teenager, Archie Noblesse clawed his way... Continue Reading →
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