Book Review : Love Rising by Piper Vaughn
Reviewed by Carissa
SERIES: An Isla Sagrario Story
AUTHOR: Piper Vaughn
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 42 pages
BLURB:
In the 1700s on the island of Sagrario, men who love other men find safe haven. For Francis Holland, an escaped indentured servant, Sagrario offers nothing but loneliness. His life begins...Read More »
Current Release Review : The Experiment by Alicia Nordwell
Reviewed by Carissa
AUTHOR: Alicia Nordwell
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 270 pages
BLURB:
In the distant future, humans wage war against the alien planet Caeorleia, with no tactic off-limits if it will help the humans get their hands on Caeorleia’s resources. Ask Ryker. He thought he volunteered for...Read More »
Book Review : As You Are by Ethan Day
Reviewed by Carissa
AUTHOR: Ethan Day
PUBLISHER: Wilde City Press
LENGTH: 166 pages
BLURB:
Operation Danny… that’s all bartender and recent college graduate, Julian Hallowell has had on his mind the past year. Julian may have no idea what he wants to do with his life, but...Read More »
Book Review: Wrapped in Leather by M. A. Church
Reviewed by Carissa
TITLE: Wrapped in Leather
AUTHOR: M.A. Church
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 210 pages
BLURB: To celebrate his decision to take the next step with his boyfriend Ian, Toshi Baylor plans a romantic evening at their favorite steak house. Toshi starts the special weekend with a bang by surprising Ian...Read More »
Book Review : Knights and Butterscotch by Faith Ashlin
Reviewed by Carissa
TITLE: Knights and Butterscotch
AUTHOR: Faith Ashlin
PUBLISHER: Totally Bound
LENGTH: 166 pages
BLURB:
A story of modern-day knights, paint-splattered artists and a lightning bolt of attraction that hits hard enough to make a knight think he’s going crazy. And then things get complicated.
The year is now, the...Read More »
Book Review : Pretty Poison by Kari Gregg
Reviewed by Carissa
AUTHOR: Kari Gregg
PUBLISHER: self-published
LENGTH: 147 pages
BLURB:
Deadly poison…or exquisite cure?
Noah fell from an eighth story balcony as a toddler, cracking open his skull and shattering his body. The accident would’ve killed a human, but even shifter blood can’t heal some damage. After...Read More »
Book Review: Airos by Jennifer Wright
Reviewed by Carissa
TITLE: Airos
SERIES: Finding Home #3
AUTHOR: Jennifer Wright
PUBLISHER: Totally Bound
LENGTH: 184 pages
BLURB: Zane has everything in his life under control and in order, but can he keep it that way when a young dragon is thrown into his life?
Zane was meant to be a warrior—end of story. Though...Read More »
Book Review: Inheritance by Sean Michael
Reviewed by Carissa
TITLE: Inheritance
AUTHOR: Sean Michael
PUBLISHER: Torquere Press
LENGTH: 88 pages
BLURB: Cash McCord loves his life. He owns the family ranch, works hard and invites the occasional cowboy into his bed. All that changes when his brother Jack and Jack’s wife Val are killed in a car crash,...Read More »
Current Week Review: The Guy From Glamour by Skylar M. Cates
Reviewed by Carissa
TITLE: The Guy From Glamour
SERIES: The Guy #1
AUTHOR: Skylar M. Cates
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 246 pages
BLURB: Anthony Carrino loves his big, gregarious Italian-American family, even if his sisters are interfering, and his dad, the local sheriff, knows everything going on in town. He’s happy as a middle...Read More »
Book Review: Kevin's Alpha by Amber Kell
Reviewed by Carissa
TITLE: Kevin’s Alpha
SERIES: A Wizard’s Touch #2
AUTHOR: Amber Kell
PUBLISHER: Totally Bound
LENGTH: 91 pages
BLURB: When the heart is involved, bravery can have more power than the strongest magic.
When James Sparks, the alpha of the local werewolf pack, declares Kevin Santhill as his mate, the free-wheeling wizard panics....Read More »
Release Day Review: Paulie by John Inman
Reviewed by Carissa
TITLE: Paulie
AUTHOR: John Inman
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 200 pages
BLURB: To the casual observer, Paulie Banks lives the perfect life. After all, he’s young, handsome, and rich. But Paulie has a secret. He’s madly in love with Ben, his old college roommate — and Ben is straight! Now...Read More »
Current Week Review: In Discretion by Reesa Herberth
Reviewed by Carissa
TITLE: In Discretion
SERIES: Ylendrian Empire #3
AUTHOR: Reesa Herberth
PUBLISHER: Riptide Publishing
LENGTH: 114 pages
BLURB: Thanson Nez thought his career as a Discretionary would take him to the stars, not strand him on a space station at the ass-end of the Empire. Thanks to his last client, he’s...Read More »
Pre-release Review: Blindsided by T. A. Chase & Devon Rhodes
Reviewed by Carissa
TITLE: Blindsided
SERIES: International Men of Sports #4
AUTHOR: T.A. Chase and Devon Rhodes
PUBLISHER: Totally Bound
LENGTH: 140 pages
BLURB: When Liam is transferred to Melbourne, he’s blindsided by his growing feelings for the hottest lifeguard on the beach. Luckily Matty knows mouth-to-mouth…
How did alone turn into lonely? Rugby...Read More »
Book Review: Snow Globe by L. E. Franks [Advent Calender Event]
Reviewed by Carissa
TITLE: Snow Globe
SERIES: 2013 Advent Calendar – Heartwarming
AUTHOR: L.E. Franks
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 44 pages
BLURB: Kris Hamilton escaped the rat race in LA to live his dream of owning an art studio and making snow globes in a Christmas-themed town in northern Minnesota. But life in...Read More »
Pre-release Review: Christmas of White by Devon Rhodes
Reviewed by Carissa
TITLE: Christmas of White
AUTHOR: Devon Rhodes
PUBLISHER: Totally Bound
LENGTH: 51 pages
BLURB: Can Blaise coming back to Montana turn Owen’s blue Christmas into a warm, shared Christmas of white?
Owen never thought he’d see the all-too tempting veterinary intern from the previous summer again, until his brother drops...Read More »
Book Review : The Healing Power of Eggnog by Jamie Fessenden (Advent Calendar)
Reviewed by Carissa
TITLE: The Healing Power of Eggnog
SERIES: 2013 Advent Calendar – Heartwarming
AUTHOR: Jamie Fessenden
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 68 pages
BLURB:
Will Sutherland hasn’t been home to see his parents in four years—not since they reacted badly when he came out. This Christmas, he’s finally worked up the...Read More »
Book Review : Settling the Score by Christopher Koehler
Reviewed by Carissa
SERIES: CalPac Crew #4
AUTHOR: Christopher Koehler
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 320 pages
BLURB:
Stuart Cochrane and Philip Sundstrom make an unlikely pair. Philip’s brother, Brad, can’t imagine his brother with another man, let alone with the coxswain he razzed throughout his college rowing career....Read More »
Series Review: Spectr by Jordan L. Hawk
Reviewed by Carissa
SERIES: Spectr
AUTHOR: Jordan L. Hawk
HUNTER OF DEMONS
(Book 1)
LENGTH: 109 pages
BLURB: Unregistered paranormal Caleb Jansen only wants a normal life. But when a demon murders his brother, Caleb knows he has to avenge Ben’s death, no matter...Read More »
Book Review : No Flag by Liz Borino
Reviewed by Carissa
AUTHOR: Liz Borino
PUBLISHER: Lazy Day Publishing
LENGTH: 255 pages
BLURB:
For Mike and Will, “No Flag” meant “come home alive”, but will their love survive what happens next?
Captain Mike Kelley does not ignore his intuition, so when sexy bartender Will Hayes captures his heart,...Read More »
Book Review: From This Window by Diana Jean [Advent Calender Event]
Reviewed by Carissa
TITLE: From This Window
SERIES: 2013 Advent Calendar – Heartwarming
AUTHOR: Diana Jean
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner
LENGTH: 41 pages
BLURB: Agoraphobic Lucas Davidson spends his days watching people from his window, taking detailed notes of what he thinks their lives are like. Occasionally he’ll go downstairs to the Da Vinci Café and...Read More »