Book Review: The Burning Magus (Blue Unicorn #3) by Don Allmon
REVIEWED by Sarina
TITLE: The Burning Magus
SERIES: Blue Unicorn #3
AUTHOR: Don Allmon
PUBLISHER: Riptide Publishing
RELEASE DATE: November 18, 2018
LENGTH: 219 pages
BLURB:
JT was a perfectly happy orc building cars in the Arizona desert until his old friend and sometimes lover Austin showed up and talked him into one last crime....Read More »
Love Bytes Reviewers “Best of 2018” – Day #16 – Sarina
It’s that time of year again people. The time where we, the voracious and obsessive readers of LGBTQ romance, look back and reflect on what an amazing year of books it’s been. If you’re anything like us then you’re already compiling your 2019 “To Read” list, but first,...Read More »
Book Review: Mystic Realms Anthology - Dark Side of the Moon by Laura Baumbach
Book Review: Owned by Fate (Dragon Soul #5) by Sean Michael
REVIEWED by SARINA
Advent Calendar Review: Holidays Are Where Your Heart Is (2018 Advent Calendar - Warmest Wishes) - Bru Baker
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: Holidays Are Where Your Heart Is
SERIES: 2018 Advent Calendar – Warmest Wishes
AUTHOR: Bru Baker
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 42 Pages
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2018
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Jared’s been all over the world as a traveling manny with Holiday Helpers, and the itch to put down roots is...Read More »
Book Review: Night of the Living Manny (Dreamspun Beyond #21) by Julia Talbot
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: Night of the Living Manny
SERIES: Dreamspun Beyond #21
AUTHOR: Julia Talbot
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 210 pages
RELEASE DATE: June 5, 2018
BLURB:
Something besides love is growing….
Manny Brenden Torrance is good at his job. He’s dealt with all sorts of children and parents, but he’s never met anyone as intriguing...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Be Fairy Game (Starfig Investigations #2) by Meghan Maslow
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: Be Fairy Means
SERIES: Starfig Investigations #2
AUTHOR: Meghan Maslow
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 378 pages
RELEASE DATE: August 30, 2018
BLURB:
They’re baaacckk!
When a simple ‘find & fetch’ case throws private investigator Twig Starfig and newly-minted wizard, Quinn Broomsparkle, into the middle of an EBI murder investigation, it’s just another day...Read More »
Release Day Review: Texas Charm (Aberrant Magic #6) by Lyn Gala
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: Texas Charm
SERIES: Aberrant Magic #6
AUTHOR: Lyn Gala
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 187 pages
RELEASE DATE: August 20, 2018
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Detective Zach Johnson never resented his lack of magic, although he hated that as a mundane he had no power to stop a corrupt Talent council from stealing the resources of...Read More »
Book Review: Brewing (Rainbow Brew #1) by B.A. Tortuga and Julia Talbot
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: Brewing
SERIES: Rainbow Brew #1
AUTHOR: B.A. Tortuga and Julia Talbot
PUBLISHER: Turtlehat Creatives
LENGTH: 53 pages
RELEASE DATE: February 7, 2018
BLURB:
Harris must learn to believe in magic before it’s too late.
Rainbow Brew, Book 1
Harris, a buttoned-up Santa Fe architect, is having a crappy day until he ducks into the...Read More »
Book Review: The Calling by M.D. Neu
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: The Calling
AUTHOR: M.D. Neu
PUBLISHER: NineStar Press
LENGTH: 366 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2018
BLURB:
Being a nobody isn’t Duncan Alexander’s life goal, but it’s worked for him. He has a nondescript job, a few good friends, and overall he’s content. That’s until one fateful trip to San Jose,...Read More »
Recent Release Review: The Dragon's Thief by Riza Curtis
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: The Dragon’s Thief
AUTHOR: Riza Curtis
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 65 pages
RELEASE DATE: July 6, 2018
BLURB:
Chester. Magpie shifter, renowned thief.
Chester knows better than to get involved when a dragon requests his services. Anyone who steals from a dragon’s hoard is not to be screwed with. There’s something alluring...Read More »
Anthology Review: Lawless: Manlove Edition (A Cox Club Story #.5) by Various Authors
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: Lawless: Manlove Edition
SERIES: A Cox Club Story #.5
AUTHOR: James Cox, L.J. Longo, Kai Tyler, Jessie Pinkham, and Angelique Voisen
PUBLISHER: Evernight Publishing
LENGTH: 210 pages
RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2017
BLURB:
Meet the hardcore heroes of LAWLESS! They’re fearless, dangerous, big on revenge, and defiantly walk on the wrong side...Read More »
New Release Review: Born of Air (Dragon Soul #4) by Sean Michael
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: Born of Air
SERIES: Dragon Soul #4
AUTHOR: Sean Michael
PUBLISHER: Carina Press
LENGTH: 246 pages
RELEASE DATE: June 4, 2018
BLURB:
Meet the Beteferoce brothers: five dragon shifters, each with a strong elemental power. And each with a fierce desire to find his soul mate…
He said he was flying on...Read More »
Book Review: Bound by Thorns (Dragon Soul #3) by Sean Michael
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: Bound by Thorns
SERIES: Dragon Soul #3
AUTHOR: Sean Michael
PUBLISHER: Carina Press
LENGTH: 223 pages
RELEASE DATE: September 25, 2017
BLURB:
Meet the Beteferoce brothers: five dragon shifters, each with a strong elemental power. And each with a fierce desire to find his soul mate…
Park ranger Luke Beteferoce likes the quiet...Read More »
Release Day Review: Tomb of the God King by Julia Talbot
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: Tomb of the God King
AUTHOR: Julia Talbot
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 142 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 11, 2018
BLURB:
Second Edition
Englishman Christian Hewler travels to 1920s Egypt as the man Friday to an eccentric American millionaire, hoping to make history and establish his name in archaeology. What he doesn’t count...Read More »
Release Day Review: Latigo (Latigo #1) by B.A. Tortuga
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: Latigo
SERIES: Latigo #1
AUTHOR: B.A. Tortuga
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 230 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 8, 2018
BLURB:
Being a hard-core rodeo cowboy means getting by with little money and less of a future. But for two hardscrabble rodeo riders, that might change….
Dean’s been around the rodeo circuit long enough to...Read More »
Recent Release Review: The Eager Boy (Iron Eagle Gym #6) by Sean Michael
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: The Eager Boy
SERIES: Iron Eagle Gym #6
AUTHOR: Sean Michael
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 200 pages
RELEASE DATE: April 24, 2018
BLURB:
Eight months ago Robin Secoya left his lover and master, Stack Lobond, because he didn’t believe Stack really cared about him. He was sure that for Stack, any warm...Read More »
Recent Release Short Story Review: The Contingency Plan by Addison Albright
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: The Contingency Plan
AUTHOR: Addison Albright
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 28 pages
RELEASE DATE: April 14, 2018
BLURB:
A sheltered prince. A sudden death. An unexpected choice. How will Prince Marcelo react to discovering he’s The Contingency Plan?
For eighteen years, there has been peace between Sheburat and the kingdom of Zioneven....Read More »
Release Day Review: Forged In Fire (Asheville Arcana #2, Dreamspun Beyond #19) by Ari McKay
Reviewed by Sarina
TITLE: Forged In Fire
SERIES: Asheville Arcana #2, Dreamspun Beyond #19
AUTHOR: Ari McKay
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 220 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 1, 2018
BLURB:
The magic touch.
Ever since Harlan Edgewood was bitten by a possessed werewolf, his monthly shifts have been agonizing. When he meets Whimsy Hickes—a mage who specializes in...Read More »
Love Bytes 5 Year Celebration: Reviewers Post & Giveaway -- Sarina
The first reviewers post of the weekend comes from Sarina, check out her post below and don’t forget to enter the giveaway
Hello All! My name is Sarina and like many of my fellow reviewers, and despite writing reviews on a fairly regular basis, I found myself struggling with...Read More »