Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Lust for Gold Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 62 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Even though this is a story short, the author still gives readers a good feel for Jesse and Abel’s characters, their relationship, their tragedies and the hopes for a better future. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: In 1849,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Other Side Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books (2nd Edition) Length: 81 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I'm impressed with how much the author covered and the ways she covered the issues and the feelings of both these characters. This was a good read that offered me a lot of things to... Continue Reading →
Title: Rescued Author: Dakota Storm Publisher: JMS Books Length: 134 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rescued is a sweet and suspenseful little novella. I like Dakota Storm’s heartwarming stories and lovable characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dean Montgomery loves his ranch and his family, but something is missing. When he sets out on a... Continue Reading →
Title: Waiting for Clark Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 95 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you haven’t read this one yet, do yourself a favor…go grab it right now. It’s so wonderful. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When Bryce Weyland agrees to go to a comic convention dressed as a superhero, the... Continue Reading →
Title: Yuma Prison Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 62 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: Dale Chase once again brings another historical erotic western to life. The story is a well written, quick read, with lots of emotion—love, guilt, jealousy, drama, harassment and choices that have to made. The characters are solid,... Continue Reading →
Title: I Heart Boston Terriers Author: Rick R. Reed Narrator: Tom Askin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 1 hour and 43 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a quick listen and a fine effort on the narrator’s part, so if you enjoy a good Rick Reed romance, you’ll really enjoy this book too.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Annabeth Albert joining us today on the virtual tour for the re-release of her novella, Level Up. It's tea time for Annabeth's visit, so brew a cuppa. We'll wait... And there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details in the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Annabeth!... Continue Reading →
Title: Out of the Ashes Series: A Metahuman Files: Classified Novella Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 107 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: For those of you lucky enough to have read Hailey Turner’s work, you know that she has a gripping style. The characters are so deep and complex that you are... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Kim Fielding joining us today on the tour for her latest release, Creature, book three in The Bureau series. Kim's here to chat with us about some of the research she did for her 1950s setting, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those details... Continue Reading →
Title: Gunned Down Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 50 Pages Category: Western, Historical At a Glance: Dale Chase always catches my eye with her spin on classic Westerns. The stories are quick, short, and action filled. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The Farrow Gang robs banks with great success, but when Evan Langer is... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Geoff Knight joining us today on the tour for his brand new novella, And the Beagle Makes Three. Welcome, Geoff! Let’s start with a question about the book: what’s your favorite scene in And the Beagle Makes Three, and what makes it a fave? Geoff: I love the... Continue Reading →
Title: Hunter Author: Dakota Storm Publisher: JMS Books Length: 96 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Dakota Storm’s Hunter is a fast paced and action-packed novella. This book may not be for everyone, but if you like lots of action, drug trafficking, and bounty hunters, give it a try. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sexy-as-sin bounty... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Chasing the Wild Goose Series: The Cambridge Fellows Mysteries Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 104 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a brilliant series and I highly recommend it. Whenever Cochrane comes out with a new one, it’s an auto-buy for me and is better than Christmas.... Continue Reading →
Title: Crossfire Author: Jon Keys Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Crossfire is a good novella with suspense, action and lots of deep feelings between Rick and Gabe. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Murder, kidnapping and a disappearance. Trooper Rick Anthis could use a break. But he hopes it isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: American Road Trip Author: Sarah Black Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 86 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Welcome back, Sarah Black! As always, this is a strong, character driven story where the setting is a vibrant and vital aspect of the story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: A single moment—or a single mistake—can change everything.... Continue Reading →
Title: One More Soldier Author: Marie Sexton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 60 Pages Category: Gay Fiction At a Glance: One More Soldier has always been, in my opinion, exemplary of what short storytelling can and should be, and it is every bit as poignant today as it was when I read it nearly eight years ago.... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweeter Than Honey Author: Jessica Payseur Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 50 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sadly, this story didn’t work for me, with an ending which seemed to come out of nowhere. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bradley Kim is just trying to make the time without his boyfriend Lance go by... Continue Reading →
Title: Jake's Regret Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books Length: 58 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As with most short stories, the limited number of words hampered the author’s ability to fully develop the characters and the setting, but as a sweet read, this is a nice one. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition... Continue Reading →
Title: Officer Charming and the Prince Who Wooed Him Author: Sarah Hadley Brook Publisher: JMS Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, an interesting book if you’ve nothing else, but not something I’d read again. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Officer Chad Charming absolutely does not believe in love at first sight, or... Continue Reading →
Title: Caleb’s Choice Author: Sarah Hadley Brook Publisher: JMS Books Length: 73 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Not a sink-your-teeth-in-and-chew for a while type of story, but as a short read, it hit the spot. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Caleb Dodson has lived and breathed baseball most of his life. Playing in the Minor... Continue Reading →
Title: Wake-up Call Author: Becky Black Publisher: JMS Books Length: 56 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A quick and charming slow-burn romance that just makes you feel good. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When you live beside a cat café, it’s inevitable the fur will start flying eventually. Derek “Dez” Walker, a police officer wounded... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to kick off our weekend with a visit from author Charlie Cochrane, here to celebrate the release of a new novella in the Cambridge Fellows Mystery series, Lessons in Loving Thy Murderous Neighbour. There's a snippet from the book to enjoy along with Charlie's guest post, and there's also an opportunity to... Continue Reading →
Title: Rough Edges: A Contemporary Gay Romance Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: The Romance Authors, LLC Length: 64 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: By far one of the best short stories I’ve read in a LONG time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Kyle has an unwelcome crush on his nemesis Brent. Brent has a welcome crush... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Brandon Witt today, on the release day of his new Mary's Boys novella, Vodka & Handcuffs. Welcome, Brandon! What Is Romance? There’s always a lot of debate about what a romance is. While there are definite rules (believe me, they’ve been shouted at me, and not by my publisher),... Continue Reading →
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