New Release Review: Rogue in the Making (Studies in Demonology #2) by T.J. Nichols
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Rogue in the Making
SERIES: Studies in Demonology #2
AUTHOR: T.J. Nichols
PUBLISHER: DSP Publications
LENGTH: 284 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 22, 2018
BLURB:
The blood sacrifices have brought rain to Demonside, but across the void, the Warlock College...Read More »
Release Day Review: Wash Out (Anchor Point #7) by L.A. Witt
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Wash Out
SERIES: Anchor Point #7
AUTHOR: L.A. Witt
PUBLISHER: Riptide Publishing
LENGTH: 265 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 21, 2018
BLURB:
Casey Olson has always known he was destined to be a Navy SEAL, and the best day...Read More »
Release Day Review: Guardian Spirits (Spirits #3) by Jordan L. Hawk
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Guardian Spirits
SERIES: Spirits #3
AUTHOR: Jordan L. Hawk
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 260 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 18, 2018
BLURB:
Psychic medium Vincent Night and his lover Henry Strauss have spent months striving to uncover the dark secret harbored...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Adrift (Cruising #1) by L.A. Witt
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Adrift
SERIES: Cruising #1
AUTHOR: L.A. Witt
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 152 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 7, 2018
BLURB:
After Andrew Wentz loses his job, his parents take pity and invite him to join them on a Mediterranean cruise. He...Read More »
Release Day Review: Lock Nut (The Plumber's Mate Mysteries #5) by J.L. Merrow
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Lock Nut
SERIES: The Plumber’s Mate Mysteries #5
AUTHOR: J.L. Merrow
PUBLISHER: Riptide Publishing
LENGTH: 330 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 14, 2018
BLURB:
Still waters run deadly.
Tom Paretski, plumber with a talent for finding hidden things, and his private...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Machine Metal Magic (Mind + Machine #1) by Hanna Dare
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Machine Metal Magic
SERIES: Mind + Machine #1
AUTHOR: Hanna Dare
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 204 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 3, 2018
BLURB:
The galaxy’s a dangerous place. Best not to travel it alone.
It’s been over a century since the...Read More »
Audio Book Review: Coach's Challenge (Scoring Chances #5) by Avon Gale (Author) & Scott R. Smith (Narrator)
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Coach’s Challenge
SERIES: Scoring Chances #5
AUTHOR: Avon Gale
NARRATOR: Scott R. Smith
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 6 hrs 50 mins
RELEASE DATE: December 26, 2017
BLURB:
It’s been decades since blackmail forced Troy Callahan to retire from playing professional...Read More »
New Release Review: Hawk in the Rowan (The Rowan Harbor Cycle #4) by Sam Burns
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Hawk in the Rowan
SERIES: The Rowan Harbor Cycle #4
AUTHOR: Sam Burns
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 158 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 3, 2018
BLURB:
Devon Murphy has been back in Rowan Harbor for three months. He’s taken on...Read More »
Recent Release Review: A Love to Remember by Sarah Hadley Brook
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: A Love to Remember
AUTHOR: Sarah Hadley Brook
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 85 pages
RELEASE DATE: April 28, 2018
BLURB:
Graham Hayes decided long ago he’d never be in a relationship. It was better to stay single than to fall...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Murder Takes the High Road by Josh Lanyon
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Murder Takes the High Road
AUTHOR: Josh Lanyon
PUBLISHER: Carina Press
LENGTH: 250 pages
RELEASE DATE: April 23, 2018
BLURB:
Librarian Carter Matheson is determined to enjoy himself on a Scottish bus tour for fans of mystery author Dame Vanessa...Read More »
New Release Review: The Soul Forge (Sacred Guardian #3) by J.A. Jaken
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: The Soul Forge
SERIES: Sacred Guardian #3
AUTHOR: J.A. Jaken
PUBLISHER: White Owl Publishing
LENGTH: 611 pages
RELEASE DATE: April 30, 2018
BLURB:
The country of Kazure bows under the shadow of war as the Shindori lords from the...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Second Chance by Jay Northcote
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Second Chance
AUTHOR: Jay Northcote
PUBLISHER: Jaybird Press
LENGTH: 240 pages
RELEASE DATE: April 20, 2018
BLURB:
Everyone deserves a second chance.
Nate and his teenage daughter need a fresh start, so they move back to the village where he grew...Read More »
Recent Release Review: The Magician Murders (The Art of Murder #3) by Josh Lanyon
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: The Magician Murders
SERIES: The Art of Murder #3
AUTHOR: Josh Lanyon
PUBLISHER: JustJoshin Publishing
LENGTH: 248 Pages
RELEASE DATE: March 30, 2018
BLURB:
Nothing up his sleeves. Nothing but murder…
Jason West, hot-shot special agent with the FBI’s Art...Read More »
Love Bytes 5 Year Celebration: Reviewers Post & Giveaway -- Chris
Things Fall Apart
I’ve had a pretty good idea what this blog post was going to be about (at least the general frame) for a couple of weeks. Finding the time to sit down and write it has been another matter.
You might have noticed (though I...Read More »
New Release Review: Big Man by Matthew J. Metzger
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Big Man
AUTHOR: Matthew J. Metzger
PUBLISHER: NineStar Press
LENGTH: 210 pages
RELEASE DATE: April 9, 2018
BLURB:
Max Farrier wanted to follow in the family footsteps and join the Navy once, but he’s better off focusing on just...Read More »
Release Day Review: Breaker of Chains (SPECTR 2 #4) by Jordan L. Hawk
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Breaker of Chains
SERIES: SPECTR 2 #4
AUTHOR: Jordan L. Hawk
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 163 pages
RELEASE DATE: March 16, 2018
BLURB:
Caught between the worlds of human and drakul, Caleb and Gray must make a fateful choice.
Big changes...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Joshua's Rainbow (Rainbow Key #1) by Victoria Sue
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Joshua’s Rainbow
SERIES: Rainbow Key #1
AUTHOR: Victoria Sue
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 236 pages
RELEASE DATE: February 20, 2018
BLURB:
Rainbow Key – an idyllic island retreat off the west coast of Florida. Think wedding destination, white sandy beaches,...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Pretty in Pink (Housemates #6) by Jay Northcote
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Pretty in Pink
SERIES: Housemates #6
AUTHOR: Jay Northcote
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 211 pages
RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2018
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Ryan isn’t looking for a relationship with a guy—and Johnny isn’t looking for a relationship at all.
Ryan’s always...Read More »
Book Review: Raise the Red Flag by Eric Del Carlo
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Raise the Red Flag
AUTHOR: Eric Del Carlo
PUBLISHER: DSP Publications
LENGTH: 191 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 23, 2018
BLURB:
In an 1867 that never was, the American colonies are finally gearing up to revolt against oppressive British rule enforced...Read More »
Audio Book Review: Spun! (The Shamwell Tales #4) by J.L. Merrow (Author) & Mark Steadman (Narrator)
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Spun!
SERIES: The Shamwell Tales #4
AUTHOR: J.L. Merrow
NARRATOR: Mark Steadman
PUBLISHER: Riptide Publishing
LENGTH: 7 hours 44 minutes
RELEASE DATE: November 29, 2017
BLURB:
With friends like these . . .
An ill-advised encounter at the office party leaves David...Read More »