Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Titles: The Murder Between Us and The Night Of Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 280 Pages and 292 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Romantic Suspense Ratings: 4 Stars/4 Stars At a Glance: If you don’t have a book picked out for this weekend yet, either one of these would be a smart choice! Mystery and... Continue Reading →
Title: Indirection Series: Borealis: Without a Compass: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 430 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: I cackled at times at the accuracy, and at the exaggeration, of the goings-on in Indirection, but those emotional thorns in North and Shaw's blossoming relationship sneak in too, of... Continue Reading →
Title: Blind Tiger Series: The Pride: Book One Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 238 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Fantasy Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: Blind Tiger was one of my most anticipated novels of the year, and, as always, Jordan L. Hawk delivers a taut, suspenseful, and beautifully imagined story. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: An Echo in the Sorrow Series: Soulbound: Book Six Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 417 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: The Soulbound series is perpetually perfect in every single way, and An Echo in the Sorrow delivers an eloquently choreographed, emotional, and action-packed climax that brings Patrick... Continue Reading →
Title: Too Close Author: R. Phoenix Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Author R. Phoenix offers up a heartfelt story that, in the end, gives her characters the happy beginning they both earn and deserve, and I can’t find a single thing wrong in that. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stagsblood Prince Series: The Stagsblood Trilogy: Book One Author: Gideon E. Wood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 390 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: The Stagsblood Prince is not a romance novel. There is no happily-ever-after when all is said and done, there isn’t even a happy-for-now to cling to, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Wormwood Summer Series: San Amaro Investigations: Book One Author: Kai Butler Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 369 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: I do so enjoy an intriguing and well-crafted Urban Fantasy, and this certainly is one. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Parker Ferro owes the fae his life. They’ve come... Continue Reading →
Title: Forbidden Friend Series: His Best Friends Brother: Book Two Author: R. Cayden Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 3.5 Stars At a Glance: Forbidden Friend is a sweet and satisfying story of giving in to temptation and getting a happily ever after as a result. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At... Continue Reading →
Title: The Same End Series: The Lamb and the Lion: Book Three Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 455 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Watching two people learn to accept that they deserve to be loved while they're falling in love with each other is essential to Ashe's storytelling, and that's... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Solstice in St. Nacho's Series: St. Nacho's: Book Five Author: Z.A. Maxfield Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 296 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 3.5 Stars At a Glance: Winter in St. Nacho's was more a sentimental trip back to the magical coastal California town than a flawless read, but the story's overall message of... Continue Reading →
Title: His Compass Series: His: Book Two Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 306 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: His Compass is next-level gorgeous. I read it in a single sitting, and wanted to start it all over again when I was done. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Tom has... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gangster Series: Magic & Steam: Book Two Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 242 Pages Category: Steampunk Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Kudos and my compliments to author C.S. Poe for handing me my first book hangover of the new year, with a cliffhanger ending that belongs in the "Whoa, I Did... Continue Reading →
Title: Infected: Legacy Series: Infected: Book Eleven Author: Andrea Speed Publisher: Self-Published Length: 185 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I’ve rarely been so geeked for the release of a book, but after such a long drought without these characters, Infected: Legacy feels like nothing less than a gift to fans of this series.... Continue Reading →
Title: Gingerbread Mistletoe Series: Lighthouse Bay: Book Two Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 246 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Gingerbread Mistletoe is as sweet as the dollop of whipped cream on a hot cup of cocoa. If you're in the mood for something heartwarming and delightful, and for watching a couple... Continue Reading →
Title: Yet a Stranger Series: The First Quarto: Book Two Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 438 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: I may not know much Shakespeare, but I do know a good murder mystery when I read it, and good romantic suspense. This is both. Rating: 5 Stars Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Must Love Christmas Series: Glasgow Lads on Ice: Book Two Author: Avery Cockburn Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 320 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: While Avery Cockburn’s football lads own my heart, and that still remains unchanged and unchallenged, getting to know her curling lads was a lovely gift to myself this holiday... Continue Reading →
Title: Angels in the City Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 243 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Every single thing about this story is just beautiful, and I couldn’t put it down. Rating: 5 Stars Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A fake relationship with a stranger. An office romance with doughnuts and white... Continue Reading →
Title: Merry Measure Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 204 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Merry Measure fulfills every single need I could demand from a holiday romance. It's sweet and sexy, snarky and sincere, and really, truly, supremely romantic. Rating: 4 Stars Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Arlo Wright’s introduction to his... Continue Reading →
Title: A Christmas Break Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: A Christmas Break is a true heart-warmer and a lovely way to kick off the holiday romance reading season. Rating: 4 Stars Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Christmas is a time for giving, not lusting after... Continue Reading →
Title: His Lordship's Master Series: His Lordship's Mysteries: Book Two Author: Samantha SoRelle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 193 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: His Lordship's Master is another lovely installment in this wonderful Historical mystery series, loaded with suspense and danger, plenty of suspects to complicate the investigations, and an abundance of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Same Place Series: The Lamb and the Lion: Book Two Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 443 Pages Category: Mystery At a Glance: Every single thing is served to perfection in The Same Place. It goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway, I never expected anything less. Rating: 5 Stars Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Lesser Known Monsters Author: Rory Michaelson Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 289 Pages Category: Paranormal Fantasy At a Glance: Lesser Known Monsters, while not flawless, is nonetheless a fun and entertaining read. Rating: 4 Stars Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Being the chosen one isn’t always a good thing. Oscar Tundale is useless, or at least... Continue Reading →
Title: Chasing Ghosts Series: Quentin Strange Mysteries: Book One Author: Dean Cole Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 241 Pages Category: Paranormal Suspense, Mystery At a Glance: While the pace of the storytelling was a bit uneven at times, the highs are exhilarating and well-written, especially the ghostly encounters and the lead-up to the Big Reveal. Rating:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Death Under the Dark Arches Series: Stoker & Bash: Book Three Author: Selina Kray Publisher: Self-Published Length: 436 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The romantic arc of the series is, as always, exceptional, passionate, and heartfelt. Altogether, this book is a little slice of perfection. Rating: 5 Stars Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
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