Audio Book Review: Logan's Need (Escort #3) by Sloane Kennedy (Author) & Michael Pauley (Narrator)
Reviewed by Christine
TITLE: Logan’s Need
SERIES: Escort #3
AUTHOR: Sloane Kennedy
NARRATOR: Michael Pauley
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 7 hours, 22 minutes
RELEASE DATE: May 16, 2018
BLURB:
“I feel like I’ve been wearing blinders for my entire life and now they’ve been ripped off and everything’s too bright – too harsh. Part of me...Read More »
Book Review: Love Blooms by Stephanie Hoyt
Reviewed by Donna
TITLE: Love Blooms
AUTHOR: Stephanie Hoyt
PUBLISHER: NineStar Press
LENGTH: 61,800 Words
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2018
BLURB:
Nico Hamurişi is the one and only son of Santa Claus. All his life, Nico has known he’s expected to fall in love and find lifelong commitment by the Christmas of his thirtieth year—like...Read More »
Advent Calendar Review: Summer Santa (2018 Advent Calendar - Warmest Wishes) by Ward Maia
Reviewed by Paul
TITLE: Summer Santa
SERIES: 2018 Advent Calendar – Warmest Wishes
AUTHOR: Ward Maia
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 52 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 1 , 2018
BLURB:
Sam is a journalist struggling with the recent transfer to his magazine’s Brazilian office. He doesn’t speak the language and isn’t...Read More »
Advent Calendar Review: Too Hot for Santa (2018 Advent Calendar - Warmest Wishes) by Helena Stone
Like the last few years we at Love Bytes are reviewing the whole DSP advent calender
There will be a review posted each day (except Sundays and Holidays so some days will have two reviews instead) throughout the month of December.
Let us...Read More »
Book Review: Comply (The Shattered #1) by Lee Manarte
REVIEWED by Jen B.
SERIES: The Shattered
AUTHOR: Lee Menarte
PUBLISHER: Lee Manarte
LENGTH: 201 Pages
RELEASE DATE: November 13, 2018
BLURB:
“The world is a cruel place…”
No one believes that more than I do. My name is Declan Forester, and I am a Zedian. Part of a different...Read More »
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
BLURB:
Jared’s been all over the world as a traveling manny with Holiday Helpers, and the itch to put down roots is...Read More »
Advent Calendar Review: Make a Circle (2018 Advent Calendar - Warmest Wishes) by Elliot Joyce
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Make a Circle
SERIES: 2018 Advent Calendar – Warmest Wishes
AUTHOR: Elliot Joyce
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 33 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2018
BLURB:
Pagan punk musician Lucas is fully prepared to spend this Yule with the rest of the band and his beautiful bass guitar when...Read More »
Series Review: Miracle Series: Purring with his Mate Book #1 & Forgiving the Enemy #2 by Shea Balik
Reviewed by Donna
SERIES REVIEW: Miracle series
AUTHOR: Shea Balik
PUBLISHER: Self Published
BOOK #1 TITLE: Purring with His Mate
LENGTH: 156 Pages
RELEASE DATE: February 20, 2017
BLURB:
In a world where everyone was against them, they needed a Miracle. What no one had expected was to find their salvation in an abandoned town...Read More »
Short Story Review: Wink (Spring Fever Anthology) by Deja Black
Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: Wink
SERIES: Spring Fever anthology
AUTHOR: Deja Black
PUBLISHER: eXtasy Books
RELEASE DATE: April 27, 2018
BLURB:
Where restless wolves and excited shifters, of all kinds, expect to fall head over heels in love due to Spring Fever.
REVIEWED by Jen B.
TITLE: Holiday Island
AUTHOR: A.D. Ellis
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 43 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2018
BLURB:
No peacocks were harmed in the making of this story.
Rafa’s nautical skills are less than stellar. He’d rather be a full-time artist, but he has a duty to the family...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Designer Holiday by Ari McKay
Reviewed by Chris
TITLE: Designer Holiday
AUTHOR: Ari McKay
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 132 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 8, 2018
BLURB:
It’s never too late for a second chance at love… or is it?
Rayne Sadler left the tiny town of Holiday Pines and his childhood...Read More »
Audio Book Review: The Christmas Throwaway by RJ Scott (Author) & Sean Crisden (Narrator)
Reviewed by Annika
TITLE: The Christmas Throwaway
AUTHOR: RJ Scott
NARRATOR: Sean Crisden
PUBLISHER: Love Lane Books
RELEASE DATE: October 17, 2014
LENGTH: 3 hours, 2 minutes
BLURB:
Christmas is a time for giving – what do you do when no one gives a damn?
For Zachary Weston Christmas means sleeping on a churchyard bench in...Read More »
Advent Calendar Review: Barbies and Beaches (2018 Advent Calendar – Warmest Wishes) by Asta Idonea
Reviewed by Jess
TITLE: Barbies and Beaches
SERIES: 2018 DSP Advent Calendar
AUTHOR: Asta Idonea
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 21 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2018
BLURB:
For the first time ever, Shane is not looking forward to the annual Boxing Day barbecue at Matty’s house. He recently divorced, none of his...Read More »
Audio Book Review: When Christmas Lights are Blue by Harper Fox (Author) & Tim Gilbert (Narrator)
Reviewed by Annika
TITLE: When Christmas Lights are Blue
AUTHOR: Harper Fox
NARRATOR: Tim Gilbert
PUBLISHER: Audible Studios
RELEASE DATE: January 2, 2018
LENGTH: 1 hour, 36 minutes
BLURB:
Rob and Karan are a great couple, but they’re tearing apart under the pressures of modern life. They both work as paramedics for the NHS, and...Read More »
Book Review: For A Glance (The Serpent’s Throne Trilogy Book 1) by Dan Ackerman
Reviewed by PizzyGirl
TITLE: For A Glance
SERIES: The Serpent’s Throne Trilogy Book 1
AUTHOR: Dan Ackerman
PUBLISHER: Acquitted Books
LENGTH: 211 Pages
RELEASE DATE: October 1, 2018
BLURB:
This new m/m saga by Dan Ackerman expresses Ackerman’s familiar languid sensitivity,...Read More »
Book Review: Distortion by Lee Thomas
Reviewed by Jess
TITLE: Distortion
AUTHOR: Lee Thomas
PUBLISHER: Lethe Press
LENGTH: 280 pages
RELEASE DATE: July 14, 2018
BLURB:
Mick Harris is disillusioned and disconnected from the world. Having come out after his glory days as the songwriter/bass player for metal act, Palace, he’s all but given up on his dream of having...Read More »
New Release Review: Accidentally on Purpose by J.M. Snyder
Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: Accidentally on Purpose
AUTHOR: J.M. Snyder
PUBLISHER: JMS Books, LLC
LENGTH: 173 pages
RELEASE DATE: November 24, 2018
BLURB:
One morning before work, Alan Travers accidentally bumps into Detective Jim Garrison at a cafe where both men stop for...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Beat of Their Own Drum (Replay #3) by K.M. Neuhold
Reviewed by Kat
TITLE: Beat of Their Own Drum
SERIES: Replay #3
AUTHOR: K.M. Neuhold
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 380 pages
RELEASE DATE: November 12, 2018
BLURB:
Jude
Every rock band needs their bad boy, right? That’s me. Hookers, drugs, DUIs— been there, done that. I’m in a Downward Spiral and proud of it (see what I did...Read More »
Book Review: Home is Where You Are (States of Love) by Emjay Haze
Reviewed by Lisa
TITLE: Home is Where You Are
SERIES: States of Love
AUTHOR: Emjay Haze
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
RELEASE DATE: January 26, 2018
LENGTH: 95 pages
BLURB:
For a chance at a future filled with love, he’ll have to face a painful past.
Eric, recently dumped by his boyfriend, is summoned home after his dad...Read More »
Release Day Short Story Review: Cops and Comix (Murder and Mayhem #0.5) by Rhys Ford
Reviewed by Annika
TITLE: Cops and Comix
SERIES: Murder and Mayhem #0.5
AUTHOR: Rhys Ford
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
RELEASE DATE: November 16, 2018
LENGTH: 38 pages
BLURB:
It’s all fun and games until someone leaves a dead body on the floor.
Life for comic book store owner Alex Martin usually runs to the mundane. Sure, he...Read More »