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…
Falling Snow on Snow by Lou Sylvre
Reviewed by Vicki
TITLE: Falling Snow on Snow
AUTHOR: Lou Sylvre
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 79 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 23rd, 2016
BLURB:
Beck Justice knows holiday sparkle and snappy carols only mask December’s cruel, black heart. He learned that lesson even before he landed on the streets eight years ago, and his recent step up to a tiny…Read More »
The Vampire’s Dinner by T.J. Nichols
Reviewed by Vicki
TITLE: The Vampire’s Dinner 
SERIES: 2016 Dreamspinner Press Advent Calendar – Bah Humbug
AUTHOR: T.J. Nichols
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 39 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2016
BLURB:
For vampire Charles Redfort, Christmas is a bitter reminder of the day he was killed by a werewolf. After fleeing the vampire army he was created to serve in, he has lived in exile in England. Once a year he allows himself to tell the truth about his life over dinner. Then he eats the man he’s hired for the night....Read More »
Teddy Bears by Brandon Witt
Reviewed by Dan
TITLE: Teddy Bears
SERIES: 2016 Dreamspinner Press Advent Calendar – Bah Humbug
AUTHOR: Brandon Witt
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 54 Pages
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2016
BLURB:
Other than working the front desk of a gay bathhouse in Denver, Brian McKay is a bit of a recluse. At the best of times, his social life consists of work, role-playing games at a local toy shop, and making YouTube videos with his Teddy Bear hamsters. The arrival of the holidays—with the annoying music, Christmas shopping, and all the reminders of how he disappointed his father—just reinforces his reclusive nature.…Read More »
You Are Not Me (’90s Coming of Age #2) by Leta Blake
TITLE: You Are Not Me
SERIES: ’90s Coming of Age
AUTHOR: Leta Blake
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 328 pages
RELEASE DATE: November 29th, 2016
BLURB:
Follow Peter into the summer following his senior year to face new beginnings, new friends, and old baggage.
After a tumultuous final year of high school, Peter Mandel needs a break. It’s the summer of 1991, and his secret relationship with his ‘best friend’ Adam Algedi is put on hold as Adam goes away to Italy for the summer. On the cusp of adulthood, Peter has a couple of months to explore who he is without Adam at his side.…Read More »
Dear Santa, Dear Dad by T.J. Masters
Reviewed by Danielle
TITLE: Dear Santa , Dear Dad
AUTHOR: T.J. Masters
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 53 Pages
RELEASE DATE: December 14th, 2016
BLURB:
2nd Edition
Two days before Christmas, widower Steven drives to the North of England to meet his estranged son, Andy, hoping for a reconciliation. Steven rejected his son when, as a…Read More »
No Small Parts (Bluewater Bay #16) by Ally Blue
Reviewed by Vicki
TITLE: No Small Parts
SERIES: Bluewater Bay #16
AUTHOR: Ally Blue
PUBLISHER: Riptide Publishing
LENGTH: 200 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 19th, 2016
BLURB:
Nat Horn is almost living the dream. His part as a werewolf extra on the hit show Wolf’s Landing has somehow turned into a regular role. Beautiful rising star Solari Praveen has taken an interest…Read More »
Love and Snowball Fights (A Christmas Valley Story) by J. R. Loveless
Reviewed by Kat
TITLE: Love and Snowball Fights
SERIES: A Christmas Valley Story
AUTHOR: J. R. Loveless
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 116 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 21, 2016
BLURB:
Lane Freeman supposed there were worse places to be dumped than a place named Christmas Valley. After being ejected from the foster care system, he spent the…Read More »
A Bond of Truth (Sensual Bonds – Book Two) by K.C. Wells
Reviewed by Dan
TITLE: A Bond Of Truth
SERIES: Sensual Bonds #2
AUTHOR: K.C. Wells
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 286 Pages
RELEASE DATE: December 19, 2016.
BLURB:
It is twenty years since the Bond of Three returned to Teruna. The kingdom of Kandor, once Teruna’s enemy, seeks help and sends its finest warrior, Dainon, on a diplomatic mission. A solitary man since his wife and child died, Dainon is unable to explain why an encounter with a young man on a beach rocks his world to its core….Read More »
Audio: A Fortunate Blizzard by L.C. Chase (Author) & Nick J Russo (Narrator)
TITLE: A Fortunate Blizzard
AUTHOR: L.C. Chase
PUBLISHER: Riptide Publishing
LENGTH: 4 hours 15 minutes
NARRATOR: Nick J Russo
RELEASE DATE: November 8, 2016
BLURB:
Artist Trevor Morrison has always appreciated the little things in life, treating each day as a gift. And with good reason; he’s been on the transplant-recipient list for too long now. When he learns just how numbered his days truly are, he resolves not to take them for granted. But he won’t be unrealistic, either – which means romantic commitments are off the table….Read More »
Glass Tidings by Amy Jo Cousins
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Glass Tidings
AUTHOR: Amy Jo Cousins
PUBLISHER: Riptide Publishing
LENGTH: 226 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 5, 2016
BLURB:
Eddie Rodrigues doesn’t stay in one place long enough to get attached. The only time he broke that rule, things went south…Read More »
Truly A Miracle (The Innkeeper Series #2) by Derrick Knight
Reviewed by Donna
TITLE: Truly A Miracle
SERIES: The Innkeeper series #2
AUTHOR: Derrick Knight
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 251 Pages
RELEASE DATE: October 25, 2016
BLURB:
Dustin Hurst and Nathaniel Schmitt were happy when Nathaniel’s sister Natalie agreed to be their surrogate. Both men were elated finding out that she was pregnant with twins. Their dreams…Read More »