Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Sweet William Author: Dianne Hartsock Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 56 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable novella, but a quick ending. Blurb: William Wilkerson leads the life of the privileged rich. Head of his father’s shipping business, he indulges to his heart’s content in the pleasures of the flesh with Boston’s finest... Continue Reading →
Title: Lies & Diamonds & Bears (Love, Vegas Style: Book Two) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 68 Pages At a Glance: I loved the premise of this book; it was fun and playful, a light easy read without much angst. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sometimes you do get a second chance at first... Continue Reading →
Title: Price of Freedom (Shadow Play: Book Two) Author: Helena Maeve Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 96 Pages At a Glance: Helena Maeve takes us on another thrilling ride in the Shadow Play series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Some stories just aren’t meant to be told. From warzones to domestic scandals, Ulysses has built a... Continue Reading →
Title: Cookies for Courting Author: Amber Kell Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 13 minutes At a Glance: Overall, I was disappointed with this story, but Michael Stellman did a great job with the narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After his sister’s death, businessman Marshall Hunter gains custody of his niece. Unused... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost Along the Way (Tales of a Curious Cookbook) Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Jeff Gelder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 41 minutes At a Glance: Marie Sexton is an absolute master of the short story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Three months after losing his parents in a car crash, Denver... Continue Reading →
Title: Reeling Through the Fall Author: Zarah Detand Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 115 Pages At a Glance: Reeling Through the Fall is a nice little tale to dig into when you’re looking for a bit of angst and a sweet resolution. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Three years. It's been three years since Sven made the... Continue Reading →
Title: His Very Own Vampire Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: This story had so much promise, but just didn’t deliver. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Vampire Truelock’s job for the last several hundred years has been protecting the President of Archer Industries, a family-run company that has done... Continue Reading →
Title: Say Yes Author: J.R. Gray Publisher: OmniLit/ARe Pages/Word Count: 93 Pages At a Glance: Say Yes is a gritty story of control, and ultimately, of letting go. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Charles holds the key to salvation, but James has to say yes. James failed. He tried to be what they wanted. He tried... Continue Reading →
Title: First Steps Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 104 Pages At a Glance: First Steps is a tooth-achingly sweet romance. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Abandoned by his partner in the wilds of Alaska, Peter is pretty much at the end of his rope. He has a cabin falling down around his ears,... Continue Reading →
Title: House Call Author: Jane Davitt Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 74 Pages At a Glance: There is lots of promise here, but just not enough steam to really make it great. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Country doctor Paul Jackson is passionate about his work, but he can't stop thinking about the chance he took... Continue Reading →
Title: What’s In a Name? Author: Pat Henshaw Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 90 Pages At a Glance: This is an absolutely brilliant book Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Barista Jimmy Patterson thinks it's a good idea to get rip-roaring drunk on his birthday after he’s dumped by his boyfriend. When the burly owner of Stonewall’s... Continue Reading →
Title: What’s In a Name? Author: Pat Henshaw Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 90 Pages At a Glance: This is an absolutely brilliant book Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Barista Jimmy Patterson thinks it's a good idea to get rip-roaring drunk on his birthday after he’s dumped by his boyfriend. When the burly owner of Stonewall’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning to Love Cats Author: K.M. Mahoney Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 61 Pages At a Glance: Simple, sweet, and quick Blurb: Mike isn’t much of an animal lover. His sister, however, insists that every little boy needs a pet, which is how he finds himself sitting in a veterinary office, trying to explain... Continue Reading →
Title: A Day at a Time Author: Nic Starr Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 77 Pages Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: Sean Vargos is quiet, well respected, and dedicated to his job. But Dave Simpson sees Sean as more than a coworker. He's fought his attraction to Sean for months but can't get him out of... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Bear & Travis Author: Parker Williams Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Is it possible to fall in love from nothing more than a few phone calls and e-mails? Dr. David ‘Bear’ Berickza thinks so. Despite the distance and limited contact, Bear can only think about Travis... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Bear & Travis Author: Parker Williams Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Is it possible to fall in love from nothing more than a few phone calls and e-mails? Dr. David ‘Bear’ Berickza thinks so. Despite the distance and limited contact, Bear can only think about Travis... Continue Reading →
Title: A Package Deal Author: Jaxx Steele Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 66 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: One drunken night turned Phillip’s life upside down. Could James be the man to turn it right side up? A drunken decision in college during dare week changes Phillip Drake’s life forever. In less than two years,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Replacement (Broken #6) Author: Kol Anderson Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: Novella Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Season finale. Find out what happens to Aaron and how "The Replacement" aka Carter Bennett is doing under a new owner. Review: I know I'm going to sound like a broken record here, but Kol Anderson never ceases... Continue Reading →
Title: Poetry in Motion Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 64 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Traveling salesman Paul is only in the historic English town of Lincoln for one night and is looking to pick up a spicy little something to take back to his hotel. Should twenty-year old student Adam be... Continue Reading →
Title: Poetry in Motion Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 64 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Traveling salesman Paul is only in the historic English town of Lincoln for one night and is looking to pick up a spicy little something to take back to his hotel. Should twenty-year old student Adam be... Continue Reading →
Title: Not Fade Away (Hell or High Water #3.5) Author: SE Jakes Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 52 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Truth or dare. Ever since superspy Cillian moved into Prophet’s building, their game of Steal the Couch has been funny to Prophet, but a thorn in Tom’s side. Then Prophet gets bored... Continue Reading →
Title: Not Fade Away (Hell or High Water #3.5) Author: SE Jakes Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 52 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Truth or dare. Ever since superspy Cillian moved into Prophet’s building, their game of Steal the Couch has been funny to Prophet, but a thorn in Tom’s side. Then Prophet gets bored... Continue Reading →
“You’re better looking than Hugh Jackman. You’d make a better Wolverine too. You’re an animal in bed.” – Jena Wade Title: Technically Dating Author: Jena Wade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 94 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Meek and mild Bruce Collins decides to set aside his life in technical support for the evening and... Continue Reading →
“You’re better looking than Hugh Jackman. You’d make a better Wolverine too. You’re an animal in bed.” – Jena Wade Title: Technically Dating Author: Jena Wade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 94 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Meek and mild Bruce Collins decides to set aside his life in technical support for the evening and... Continue Reading →
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