Month: January 2009

Free Reads Pimpage

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I’m working on a few reviews and I’m currently re-reading Cheating Chance. While I finish that I thought I’d pimp some of James Buchanan’s free reads. Not sure you’re supposed to pimp free reads (?) but not only are all of these fun, great reads but they give you a taste of Buchanan’s writing. They are one of the few authors that I auto-buy anything with their name on it, sadly not as many as I’d like but hopefully you’ll enjoy these snippets enough to buy some of their full-length titles.

Be sure to check out Love & War, Noel and Midnight.

www.james-buchanan.com/freestories.html

 

Review: The Powers of Love

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The Powers of Love (The Powers of Love, #1)The Powers of Love by J.M. Snyder

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The concept of superheroes living amongst everyday people is one that never fails to intrigue and entice readers. Your neighbor who could be your savior has been delighting since Superman was a reporter and Spiderman was a college student. Matt and Vic slide in perfectly with some great company, and although this is a stand-alone title, there are endless possibilities to the world Snyder creates.
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Review: Monster

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Monster (Minders, #1)Monster by Joely Skye
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the first book in a series and while it can be read alone, it has a rather big hanging ending with little to no resolution on any front. As I haven’t read the subsequent books, I’ve no idea if any of the issues raised are resolved but the blurbs tease that perhaps there are more chapters to go before an eventual happy ending, if one exists. So keep this in mind if you’re the type that likes your stories wrapped up in the space of the book, otherwise know going in you’re tapping into (so far) a three part series. Now that being said, as a first installment this wasn’t bad and certainly set up enough themes to be explored in future sequels. Continue reading →

Review: Only Words

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Only WordsOnly Words by Acer Adamson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This short story is really just a few scenes put together that gives a glimpse into the relationship between two complete opposites. The context to their relationship and background on both the men is missing which makes this both a fun short story and an incomplete look. Due to the feeling of being dropped into the middle of the book, it is almost as if this is more of a day in the life of Max than a fully realized story, but that doesn’t take away from the enjoyment of the characters and their interaction. Even within a few short pages the characters come alive with energy and vitality with a concise prose without embellishment or errors.

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Review: Toy Box Paddles

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Toy Box: PaddlesToy Box: Paddles by M. Rode

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

“Sore Winner” by Kiernan Kelly stars two fiercely competitive men who, through a mix-up in reservations, end up sharing the master suite on a cruise ship. Morgan is a successful businessman who recently made it big with his ad business after years and years of hard work, scrimping and saving to help it survive. Rose is just the opposite, a seeming playboy with a trust fund managing a string of highly successful hotels. What happens when these two decide to indulge in a variety of contests to determine a winner is fast-paced, entertaining and amusing. From a game of table tennis to determine who wins the room’s only bed to a game of who can survive more spanks from the ping-pong paddle, these two engage you in their battle of wills.
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Review: Jackass Flats

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Jackass FlatsJackass Flats by Julia Talbot

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dave Lopes is a young, handsome, outgoing, charismatic man that is stationed out in the desert for voicing his opinions a little too broadly in his previous assignment. He’s careful to stay within the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell guidelines of the military but he’s not interested in quick gropes in the shower while hurrying not to get caught. He’s wandering a bit, still trying to find his niche, both in the military and his life.

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Review: Aidan and Ethan

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Aidan and Ethan (Seeking Redemption, #1)Aidan and Ethan by Cameron Dane
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ethan and Aidan are high school best friends, both somewhat outcasts but bond together. Neither will acknowledge their growing romantic feelings towards the other until graduation when they finally admit the truth and make plans for their future. Little does Ethan know that when he goes to see Aidan the next day, the boy has taken off without a word and disappears for 13 years.

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