Hi everyone. This is a new thing I am trying. I hope you like my play on words!
I will tell you a little about each book or audio and link you to my Goodreads link for the full review. At Goodreads, you can usually get the buy links by clicking on the get a copy and it will pop up a list. I will also tell you who the publisher is that way you can always go there to buy as well.
You can also find these reviews at TTC Books and More where she has fun giveaways and prizes each month too, so go leave a comment on the reviews! To find each review just search the title and author of the book. Some of them have a blog tour as well with extra giveaways!
Books
Love’s Tethered Heart by C. L. Etta Dreamspinner Press
M/M contemporary 5 Meows 1 Purr
This is a bittersweet story. It is about a man (Mico) that barely survived a gay bashing. He is hooked up to a ventilator, feeding tube and catheter. It is also a story of a family sticking together and caring for the man instead of putting him in a skilled care facility. Danny is a journalist that finds love in a very unlikely place.
I gave it one purr because though it’s not sexual there is a very sensual scene.
I applaud for dealing with such a sensitive story and making it so beautiful and romantic. Though someone is disabled, they are still very human and have needs. BRAVO!
You can see my full review at Goodreads.
A Coal Miner’s son T A Chase Published by Dreamspinner Press.
M/M Contemporary
4 Meows.
T A Chase s one of my auto-buy authors. I love the realistic characters.
In A Coal Miner’s son, James is a wealthy coal mine owner and Cai is a mine worker. It’s an awesome, rich/ man poor man story.
Block and Strike Kelly Jensen Published by Dreamspinner Press M/M Contemporary
4 meows 2 Purrs
I have only read a couple Kelly Jensen books, but she is heading right up there on my auto-buy too. This story does have some violence and is very angsty , But I absolutely loved it.
Max is found on Jake’s doorway beaten almost to death. Jake takes him to the hospital. Jake has his secrets as well. Block and strike is a lovely story of coming out, life and learning to trust and love.
The Applicant by Aidee Ladner Dreamspinner Press
MM Time Travel, Sci-FI
3 Meows 2 Purrs
This one is a short story about time travel. Not usually my cup of tea but it was cute. There is a robot bear that makes it all worth reading. It is a setup I think for a series and I am intrigued.
Audio
Smoke and Mirrors by Charlie Cochet Thirds book 7 narrated by Mark Westfield 10 hrs 42 minutes Audible
M/M, Genres Mystery/Suspense / Science Fiction / Urban Fantasy / Werewolves/Shapeshifters
This is book 7 of the series and the best yet. That’s saying a lot as each book was fantastic. If you’re looking for an excellent series whether to read or listen to I highly recommend this.
Smoke and Mirrors does start where the last story ended with Dex being kidnapped and tortured. There are many emotional moments in this story. I laughed and cried more in this than the others and again that’s saying a lot. There are many shocking twists, several tear-jerking moments, of course, lots fo hot man-sex and wow what an ending.
You can read my full review at
Since the series is awesome and you do need to read in order, you can buy the complete series
Thirds https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYZH1HN/ref=series_rw_dp_sw
Waiting for the Flood Alexis Hall Narrated by Alexander Doddy 2 hrs 49 minutes Riptide Publishing. Audible
MM Standalone (Spires Universe) contemporary (kisses and touches no sex) 104 pages
Waiting for the flood is very poetic, and a short sweet romance. The narration made the book in my opinion. I could listen to Alexander Doddy all day.
You can read my full review at Goodreads
Redesigning Max Pat Henshaw Narrated by David Ross Dreamspinner Press Audible
Overall 4 Performance 5 story 4
MM/ Contemporary
Freddy is an award-winning designer. He is surprised when Max a sexy, lumberjack type guy hires him to design his cabin in the woods. Max finds Freddy intriguing and they become friends and lovers.
The BlueBerry Boys by Vanessa North Tobias Silversmith Riptide Publishing Audible
4 story 4 performance 4 overall
M/M Contemporary
Blueberry Boys is a short and sweet romance. It is about a country boy who is closeted and an out and proud city boy.
There is a scene with the sweetest love letter from Conner to Jed that brought tears to my eyes.
TV
Friday night (Dec 30) we watched Vikings. All his Angels. Originally aired 12/28.
I hate to give such a violent story 5 meows, but I have to. What Radnor’s courage and strength to all the kings did to him was astounding. I think this was probably aired originally earlier in the week we DVR tv shows a lot to get out of the commercials.
Movies TV
Traded
4 Meows
This was a western. It was splendid but very violent. A cowboy’s son died from a snakebite and him nd his wife got into a fight causing the 17-year-old daughter to run away. She is kidnapped and sold into prostitution. The father goes to hell and back to rescue her. Kris Kristofferson had a small part. It also stars Trace Adkins and Michael Pare
Amazon
Youtube
I hope you enjoyed my week in review. I hope you find some good books to read an audio or movie. If you had a favorite this week, you would like to share, post in comments. I am always looking for good entertainment! See ya Next week!