Reviews of other people’s books
Title: A Shooting Star Author: Joe Cosentino Review: In a tale both bitter and sweet, Joe Cosentino explores the college coming-of-age memories of Jonathan Bello – an actor who has reached the apex of his career. On the night he wins his Oscar, Jonathan mentally thanks David for being many of …
Title: Drama Queen Author: Joe Cosentino Review: (I won a copy in an online competition… and I’m so glad I did!) While far too sexy to be called a “cozy mystery,” Drama Queen adds an in-the-buff zing to the normally staid, small community murder story. I love that the author …
Title: Blue on Black Author: Carole Cummings Review: I did not realize how badly I needed steampunk cowboys and Tesla trains in my life. The author of Blue On Black took me on a ride to a new horizon with this one. She favored Tesla’s studies in directing energy (electricity) …
Title: The Haunting of Timber Manor Author: F.E. Feeley Jr. Review: The Haunting of Timber Manor delivers a solid study in contrasts. It’s dangerous, yet tender. The author goes to some very dark places, yet dangles a sliver of hope before us. Daniel, the main character, uncovers a family history that …
Title: Dark Love Author: Stephen Del Mar Review: Holy cow – I loved the spirit of this novel! Any time an author says, “Sparkly vampires? Screw that, wait until you see what I my vampire can do!” He also dove into the origins of fairies, and the real substance behind …
Title: I’ll Still Be There Author: Keelan Ellis Review: I’ll Still Be There by Keelan Ellis was a surprisingly touching read. Surprising in that I went into it not knowing what I myself was in the mood for. It turns out, I was in the mood for a double-barreled love story. The …
Title: Quinn’s Gambit (Aura 1) Author: Bellora Quinn & Angel Martinez Review: I love magic in the modern world. Once I realized the authors had used magic to conjure rifts between two worlds, and then dropped fantasy beings INTO our world, I did a very, very happy dance. Have you ever wondered …
Title: Monolith Author: Albert Nothlit Review: I love that the author is delivering more LGBTQ heroes to Science Fiction! In this tale, Mark is a surgeon fighting the effects of carpal tunnel. He’s no longer operating. In fact, he’s sliding deeper into depression as he withdraws from the world. His loveable, meddling mother …
Title: Submerging Inferno (Men of Myth Book 1) Author: Brandon Witt Review: On the surface you may think the first Men of Myth book, Submerging Inferno, is another “I don’t know my origin” story. You can certainly read it for that if you want. But I encourage you to read it as …
Title: Lexington Black Author: Savannah Smythe Review: Lexington Black by Savannah Smythe delivers craftily-hidden insight into the way power plays out in men’s lives. Having just been made redundant (laid off), Robin is powerless in his marriage. He’s powerless to stop the divorce. And when you meet his family, it’s obvious neither …
