Bulldust by D.J. Brumb

Title: Bulldust

Author: D.J. Brumb

Genre:  Historical (1950’s)

Length: Novella (150 pgs)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 10, 2015)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥ 2 Hearts

Blurb: Romance is lost and found in the dusty emptiness of the Australian outback, where love and friendship prove stronger than the harsh environment.

During a violent storm at sea on an immigrant ship bound for Australia, young British student, Paul Canfield, meets and falls in love with Mike Armstrong, an adventurous American on his way to Port Hedland in the far north to work at his father’s mining concerns.

Due to a disastrous event, Mike is injured and lost in the vast and hostile desert. He is found by a roving tribe of aborigines and nurtured back to almost complete health.

Paul is determined to trace the tracks of his lost lover and undergoes many varied and perilous adventures on his quest to bring Mike back.

ISBN: 978-1-63216-893-1

Product Link: Dreamspinner Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: D.J. Brumb is a new author for me and the title was what caught my attention. I then read the blurb and was intrigue enough to read it. Although, I am not really much for historical romance stories. They come off a bit strange to me. The problem with this story for me was pretty much the same. It has great potential but was missing certain aspects for me to make it a great story. It starts off in the present day but then goes back to when the guys meet. For me that was just off. Although I do love to find out how a couple meets the author made this just a bit hard to get into.

When Mike and Paul meet it doesn’t really get into certain details that would make it jump out at you. It was in fact a bit stiff and boring. I mean people do meet when they jog, but to drop from the meeting to falling in love should have a bit more steps to it. Then there is the fact that Mike gets lost in Australia but he comes off like he has never seen different races. It does not sound right to me, even in the fifties one has been around many different races. The description was pretty good though.

I do not like a book that has cheating in it, and here Paul was having sex with different people was not a hit for me. Then there is the fact that there is no mention of lube, which just sounds painful. Overall this book comes off as the author is new to not only writing but sex between men. Also the fact that Mike is lacking certain knowledge is a bit frustrating. I mean he sounds like a stupid hick when in fact he is not.

The whole story bothered me more than I can even mention. It had great potential but the author just missed way too many fine points to even enjoy it to a certain degree. I just couldn’t get into the whole entire story in one sitting. It didn’t keep my attention like a story should and that was a disappointment to me. I am sorry to say that this book was not for me, although some might like it.

Fishy Riot by Lindsey Black

Lindsey Black - Fishy Riot CoverTitle: Fishy Riot

Series: Perchance to Dream 08

Author: Lindsey Black

Genre: Contemporary, Humor

Length: Novel (236pgs)

ISBN: 978-1-63533-449-4

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (24th April 2017)

Heat Level: Low – Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Most people think riot squad officer Taylor Jameson is an asshole. Little do they know his apparent indifference stems from having a meddlesome family always butting into his business. And little does Taylor know he’s about to stumble into a situation that’ll make indifference impossible.

When everything goes horribly wrong at a political rally on a harbour ferry, Taylor encounters Sietta Salisbury. The son of a wealthy politician, Sietta is a revered—but presumed dead—musician, and an enigma who is so strange, Taylor is compelled to look into his background. What he discovers draws him into a bizarre mess of prisoners, politics, and attempted murder that makes him realise what he’s been missing.

Falling in love isn’t hard. Trying to convince someone else you’re worth loving despite your crazy family and the people trying to kill you? That’s a whole other can of worms.

Purchase Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/fishy-riot-by-lindsey-black-8298-b

Review: Taylor is a riot squad officer, he’s a hardass and most people say an asshole but he doesn’t care, he’s got a crazy family, his work is dangerous and he hasn’t got time for the niceties in life but the second he lays eyes on Sietta he knows he’s found the one for him… if only people would stop shooting at him.

Sietta has had a shitty life, the only person he cares about is his younger brother and he’s willing to put his life on the line to protect him, meeting Taylor is a turning point in his life and he plans on grabbing hold and never letting go, and as for Taylor’s crazy family well Sietta fits in just fine.

This is a fantastic story that I had an absolute blast reading, the storyline is a little outlandish but it’s a fantastic read. Both Taylor and Sietta are fabulous characters, Taylor’s grown up in a loving close knit family even though he feels a little stifled at times he loves them all to death, Sietta is someone we want to coddle and protect Sietta’s family is best left not talked about other than his little brother Micah (because I’m not giving anything away about the storyline), Sietta adores Micah and goes through hell to protect him, Sietta isn’t the type of person you want to cross his revenge is thought out, well planned and perfectly executed.

The one thing I will tell you is that this is an action packed, humor filled story, I laughed my ass off reading it. I have to caution you as well, there are some touchy subjects touched on with Sietta but Lindsey Black has done an amazing job of redirecting our attention with humor and crazy characters. The author doesn’t make light of the situation but she does lift it up so there’s a light-heartedness to the story.

Did you know this is Lindsey Black’s debut story? Well it shocked the hell out of me that she wrote something this fantastic the first time out, this is a brilliant story that is well written, fully fleshed out, interesting and grabs your attention from the first page.

I recommend this to those who love stories that are funny and humor filled, that adores action and danger, who love an interesting storyline and a fabulous love story that makes you giggle in glee.

Fishy Riot by Lindsey Black Blog Tour, Guest Post & Excerpt!

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Hi peeps, we have debut author Lindsey Black stopping by today with her upcoming debut novel Fishy Riot, we have an epic guest post from Lindsey that gives you just a taste of the humor in Fishy Riot and we have a fantastic excerpt that gives you a glimpse at the fantastic characters, so check out the post guys and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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Fishy Riot

(Perchance to Dream 08)
by

Lindsey Black

Most people think riot squad officer Taylor Jameson is an asshole. Little do they know his apparent indifference stems from having a meddlesome family always butting into his business. And little does Taylor know he’s about to stumble into a situation that’ll make indifference impossible.

When everything goes horribly wrong at a political rally on a harbour ferry, Taylor encounters Sietta Salisbury. The son of a wealthy politician, Sietta is a revered—but presumed dead—musician, and an enigma who is so strange, Taylor is compelled to look into his background. What he discovers draws him into a bizarre mess of prisoners, politics, and attempted murder that makes him realise what he’s been missing.

Falling in love isn’t hard. Trying to convince someone else you’re worth loving despite your crazy family and the people trying to kill you? That’s a whole other can of worms.

Release date: 24th April 2017

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Rustic Melody by Nic Starr Release Day Blast, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hiya guys, Nic Starr pops in for a visit today to celebrate her new release Rustic Melody, we have a great excerpt, a brilliant giveaway and Lisa’s review so check out the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~

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Rustic Melody

(Rustic 01)
by

Nic Starr

Follow the music in your heart

Adam Chambers has never seen eye-to-eye with his father and is reluctant to take over the family’s property-development company.  To clear his head and work out what he wants to do with the rest of his life, Adam leaves his responsibilities in the city and heads out to see the country.

He isn’t much closer to deciding what to do with his life when he arrives at one of Australia’s largest events, the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and meets Joey Callaway.

Since Joey’s father’s tragic death left Joey the family’s debt-ridden pub, Joey has struggled, desperate to turn the business around and give his mum the life she deserves. A break away from the pressures of running the pub is just what he needs, and a hook-up with Adam is the perfect way to forget about his troubles.

The one-night stand might just be an opening act. If Adam and Joey can follow the music in their hearts, perhaps they can heal each other and create a melody that will last a lifetime.

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Rustic Melody by Nic Starr Blog Tour, Guest Post, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have Nic Starr visiting today to show off her upcoming release Rustic Melody, we have a great guest post off Nic where she chats about where she got the inspiration for Rustic Melody, we have a brilliant excerpt and a fantastic giveaway, so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~

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Rustic Melody

(Rustic 01)
by

Nic Starr

Adam Chambers has never seen eye-to-eye with his father and is reluctant to take over the family’s property-development company.  To clear his head and work out what he wants to do with the rest of his life, Adam leaves his responsibilities in the city and heads out to see the country.

He isn’t much closer to deciding what to do with his life when he arrives at one of Australia’s largest events, the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and meets Joey Callaway.

Since Joey’s father’s tragic death left Joey the family’s debt-ridden pub, Joey has struggled, desperate to turn the business around and give his mum the life she deserves. A break away from the pressures of running the pub is just what he needs, and a hook-up with Adam is the perfect way to forget about his troubles.

The one-night stand might just be an opening act. If Adam and Joey can follow the music in their hearts, perhaps they can heal each other and create a melody that will last a lifetime.

Release date: 26th January 2016

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