Monthly Archives: December 2011

My Top Books in 2011 and Honourable Mentions

December 31, 2011 38 COMMENTS Jesse

My criteria for the books on this annual list is they have to be not only 5 star reviews but I have to remember the stories, sometimes a year later, and have re-read and loved them just as much as the first time. Like everything else, personal taste dictates much of what we like to read and my Top Books are no exception. There’s one rule for the list. Like…

Re-Published

The Valley of the Shadow of Death

December 31, 2011 7 COMMENTS Cryselle

Title: The Valley of the Shadow of Death Author: Julie Bozza Buy link: Amazon.com (Second Edition) Genre: Contemporary Length: 218 pages Rating: 3 stars out of 5 A Guest Review by Cryselle Review Summary: Inadequate development early in the story drags down this cop/mobster tragedy.

Review

The Thirteenth Pillar (Section Thirteen #2)

December 31, 2011 5 COMMENTS Sirius

Title: The Thirteenth Pillar (Section Thirteen #2) Author: J.L. O’Faolain Cover artist: Paul Richmond Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Amazon: Buy Link The Thirteenth Pillar Genre: M/M Fantasy/Mystery Length: 270 pages Rating: 4.25 stars out of 5 A guest review by Sirius Summary: This was enjoyable and fast paced sequel to The Thirteenth Child, which I liked more than the first book, but the love story still left me quite cold.

By Honor Betrayed

December 30, 2011 5 COMMENTS Aunt Lynn

Title: By Honor Betrayed Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Carina Press Buy Link: Amazon.com Genre: Historical (Age of Sail) Length: Novella (105 pages/25k words) Rating: 5+ stars out of 5 A Guest Review by Aunt Lynn One Sentence Review: A wonderful historical drama with some excitement toward the end that shows us why Alex Beecroft is master of what she does.

Friday Guys

Friday Guys December 30

December 30, 2011 27 COMMENTS Jesse

News

Author Contributor Announcement – Nicole Kimberling

December 29, 2011 40 COMMENTS Jesse

Many of you already know Nicole Kimberling from her books and more recently, her occasional columns on the site. Today I’m pleased to announce that effective January, 2012 Nicole has agreed, after a few glasses of virtual wine, 🙂 to become an official author contributor, which means that she will be writing a column approximately every two months. I asked her to send me a funny bio to accompany this…

Review

Jumping at Shadows

December 29, 2011 4 COMMENTS Sirius

Title: Jumping at Shadows Author: R.G. Green Cover artist: Reese Dante Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Buy Link: Amazon.com Genre: Suspense/Thriller/Romance Length: 200 pages Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 A guest review by Sirius Summary: An interesting examination of how outside forces may test an existing relationship, which I wanted to like, but had several issues with.

Review

Twelve Days

December 28, 2011 12 COMMENTS Jesse

Title: Twelve Days Author: Isabelle Rowan Cover Artist: Mara McKennen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Buy link: Amazon.com Genre: Contemporary M/M Length: Novella/70 PDF pages Rating: 4.75 stars out of 5 Review Summary: A wonderful and touching sequel to one of my favourite books.

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Daddy, Daddy and Me (Second Edition)

December 28, 2011 2 COMMENTS Jenre

Title: Daddy, Daddy and Me Author: Sean Michael Cover Artist: S. Squires Buy link: Amazon.com (Second Edition) Genre: M/M contemporary romance Length: 203 pages Rating: 3.75 stars out of 5 A guest review by Jenre Summary Review: An enjoyable story about raising children which was let down a little by the erratic behaviour of a minor character.

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Aisling 3: Beloved Son

December 28, 2011 8 COMMENTS LadyM

Title: Beloved Son (Aisling #3) Author: Carole Cummings Cover artist: Alessia Brio Publisher: DSP Buy link: Amazon.com (Second Edition) Length: Novel/388 PDF pages/119,000 words Genre: Fantasy /M/M romance/ Young adult Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 A guest review by LadyM Review summary: Epic. Satisfactory ending to amazing trilogy. Review may contain spoilers for the first two books.

Trip Of A Lifetime

December 27, 2011 2 COMMENTS Feliz

Title: Trip Of A Lifetime Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Total e-bound Cover Artist: Lyn Taylor Amazon: Buy Link Trip of a Lifetime Genre: Contemporary m/m romance Length: Novel (164 pdf pages) Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars A Guest Review by Feliz Summary Review: I liked this sweet, romantic feelgood read even better for the fact that it didn’t take itself all too seriously.

The Size of It

The Size of it: Auld Lang Syne Off

December 27, 2011 41 COMMENTS Josh Lanyon

It seems as though I’ve been saying goodbye for the last month, but now the time has indeed come to sign off. However, before I fling myself on my horse and ride madly off in all directions, I want to thank Wave and her crew. I’ve known and counted Wave among my online friends since the very first incarnation of this site — back when she was just little Jessewave…

Review

Angels on Top

December 27, 2011 2 COMMENTS Raine

Title: Angels on Top ( Holidays 2011 ) Author: N. J. Nielson Cover Artist: Deana C.Jamroz Publisher: MLR Press Buy Link: Buy Link Angels On Top (MLR Press Story A Day For the Holidays 2011) Genre: Contemporary M/M Romance Length: 22,000 words Rating: 3.5 out 5 rating stars A Guest Review by Raine Summary Review: Sweeter than sugar- flighty, flirty, silly, instant and slightly immature OFY romance.