Book of the Week Poll
Welcome to the Love Bytes Book of the Week Poll!
Here are the books which achieved a 4.5 or 5.0 review last week from our reviewers.
As a reminder, the top two books from each week’s poll will roll into our Book of the Month poll at month’s end. Happy Voting!
Please scroll to the very bottom for the voting section.
POLL SCHEDULE:
This poll will remain open until at least 6PM, Amsterdam time next Friday. The actual closing time will vary depending on blog staff schedules…
His Fairy Godfather by Cate Ashwood and Nico Jaye
Reviewed by Dan
TITLE: His Fairy Godfather
AUTHOR: Cate Ashwood & Nico Jaye
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 230 Pages
RELEASE DATE: December 9, 2016
BLURB:
Since the death of his father, Trick Grigsby has fought to keep his head above water. Following in his father’s footsteps as a talented architect, he hopes to work his way up at the firm. Unfortunately, the company’s new owner barely resembles the man who was once Trick’s father’s best friend. Trick’s days are filled with drudgery and cruel remarks from the man who was supposed to be his mentor—along with his two sons, whose only jobs seem to be making Trick’s life miserable.
But all that is about to change…Read More »
Cowboys Don’t Come Out by Tara Lain
REVIEW BY: Christie
TITLE: Cowboys Don’t Come Out
AUTHOR: Tara Lain
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 200 Pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2016
BLURB:
Rand McIntyre settles for good enough. He loves his small California ranch, raising horses, and teaching riding to the kids he adores—but having kids of his own and someone to love means…Read More »
Hanging The Stars (Half Moon Bay #2) by Rhys Ford
Reviewed by Chris & Christie
TITLE: Hanging The Stars
SERIES: Half Moon Bay #2
AUTHOR: Rhys Ford
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 206 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 5, 2016
BLURB:
Angel Daniels grew up hard, one step ahead of the law and always looking…Read More »
Limitless by SJD Peterson
REVIEWED BY CINDY
TITLE: Limitless
SERIES: The Underground Club Book 2
AUTHOR: SJD Peterson
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 200 Pages
RELEASE DATE: December 2, 2016
Blurb:
Even within the context of the Underground BDSM Club, Joshua’s desires are dark and extreme. Hopelessly addicted to pain and the high it gives him, he has no limits. Joshua…Read More »
Why I Love The Geeks (Why I Love # 1) by T. A. Chase
Reviewed by Roberta
TITLE: Why I Love The Geeks
SERIES: Why I Love # 1
AUTHOR: T. A. Chase
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 200 Pages
Release Date: November 18, 2016
BLURB:
2nd Edition
A Why I Love…. Novel
New York City Homicide Detective Chuck Davidson is a guy’s guy. He likes sports, beer, and classic cars—fancy gadgets, not…Read More »
Analog to Digital by Posy Roberts
Reviewed by Kat
TITLE: Analog to Digital
SERIES: 2016 Dreamspinner Press Advent Calendar – Bah Humbug
AUTHOR: Posy Roberts
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 44 Pages
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2016
BLURB:
For years, Ethan and Toby have said they’ll never marry, despite Ethan’s secret wishes. So leaving sunny California for snowy Minnesota to witness his sister’s vow renewal is not how he wants to spend his Christmas Eve. It’s the second time she’ll say “I do” in less than a year, when Ethan saying those words to Toby even once is hopeless.
…Read More »
Fettered by Lyn Gala
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: Fettered
AUTHOR: Lyn Gala
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 330 pages
RELEASE DATE: February 22, 2013
BLURB:
Dylan Carter has always played second fiddle to his perfect older brother, but now that brother is implicated in a terrible crime, and Dylan’s family is imploding. Dylan can’t hide anymore. Knowing he’s falling apart,…Read More »
All I Want for Christmas… Is No Christmas by Colton Aalto
Reviewed by Kat
TITLE: All I Want for Christmas… Is No Christmas
SERIES: 2016 Dreamspinner Press Advent Calendar – Bah Humbug
AUTHOR: Colton Aalto
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 38 Pages
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2016
BLURB:
Alec Ryder’s arrest in Aspen, early on the morning of December 25, is the latest disaster in his series of unhappy Christmases. He’s dreaded the holiday since being subjected to endless church services as a child. Being kicked out on Christmas Day after he came out to his parents, followed by an improbable series of yearly yuletide trips to the emergency room, haven’t made his Christmases any merrier. But getting busted for prostitution is the worst catastrophe; it means Alec’s dream of a college degree is gone, replaced by the specter of jail time.
…Read More »
Snow in Montana (Montana #4) by R.J. Scott
Reviewed by Vicki
TITLE: Snow in Montana
SERIES: Montana #4
AUTHOR: R.J. Scott
PUBLISHER: Love Lane Books
LENGTH: 160 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7th, 2016
BLURB:
An actor in the closet, a sheriff in love, and memories that won’t stay hidden.
Jordan Darby is known as the King of Christmas. The star of eight made-for-TV Christmas movies, the leading man who always gets…Read More »
The Blue Ribbon by Katherine Marlowe
Reviewed by Dan
TITLE: The Blue Ribbon
AUTHOR: Katherine Marlowe
PUBLISHER: Less Than Three Press LLC
LENGTH: 227 Pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2016
BLURB:
Theo Aylmer’s perfectly satisfactory life as a chemistry professor at Cambridge is upended when he receives word of his father’s illness. Forced to return to Cornwall, he is robbed…Read More »
Seven Minutes by Grace Kilian Delaney
Reviewed by Kat
TITLE: Seven Minutes
AUTHOR: Grace Kilian Delaney
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 55 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2016
BLURB:
Can love be found in seven minutes?
Heavy metal singer Stone Manson never acknowledged his attraction to men. But when he meets sexy cross-dresser Devon at a party and spends Seven Minutes in Heaven…Read More »
Beautiful Music Together by Megan Slayer
Reviewed by Tammy
TITLE: Beautiful Music Together
AUTHOR: Megan Slayer
PUBLISHER: MLR Press
LENGTH: 86 Pages
RELEASE DATE: November 3, 2016
BLURB:
Can these two opposites find the right rhythm? Jon Kagan likes his life. He’s carefree unless he’s in the recording studio with his trumpet. Then he’s serious as hell. He plays…Read More »
Alone for Christmas by Ashley John
Reviewed by Kat
TITLE: Alone For Christmas
AUTHOR: Ashley John
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 100 pages
RELEASE DATE: November 20, 2016
BLURB:
Noah expected to spend Christmas alone, but he never expected to spend it falling in love with his boss.
With his third divorce looming and his bank accounts frozen, Chip Harington was surprisingly okay with…Read More »
Wound Tight (Made in Jersey #4) by Tessa Bailey
Reviewed by Jen B.
TITLE: Wound Tight
SERIES: Made in Jersey #4
AUTHOR: Tessa Bailey
PUBLISHER: Entangled-Brazen
LENGTH: 168 Pages
RELEASE DATE: December 5, 2016
BLURB:
When CEO Renner Bastion walks into a room, everyone keeps their distance. Well, everyone but the sarcastic, tattooed, Boston-bred security guard whose presence has kept Renner in…Read More »
Audio: Good Boy (Thera Alpha Gamma #4) by Anne Tenino (Author) & Nick J. Russo (Narrator)
REVIEWED by ALEXANDER
TITLE: Good Boy
SERIES: Theta Alpha Gamma (book 4)
AUTHOR: Anne Tenino
PUBLISHER: Riptide Publishing
LENGTH: 1 hour, 55 minutes
NARRATOR: Nick J Russo
BLURB:
Brad “Frat Boy” Feller and Sebastian “Toppy” DeWitt have been together for nine months, and their relationship is as hot as ever. The only cloud Brad sees…Read More »