Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
BREAKING HIM by R.K. Lilley Contemporary Romance. First in a Duo. Does not stand alone. R.K. Lilley is on my short list of authors that I read no matter what. So I didn’t read the blurb for Breaking Him and went in with no preconceptions. And even though I wasn’t really able to read much due to surgery, I still… Read More
Madame X by Jasinda Wilder Contemporary, Erotic Romance/Suspense. First in a trilogy. WOW. I can’t remember the last time I checked out of life to read a book from start to finish. Despite my post-brain-surgery headache, I just could not put Madame X by Jasinda Wilder down. In fact, I was so enthralled, so engrossed, I didn’t take notes, or… Read More
Forget by N.A. Alcorn 1st in a series, does not stand alone. Contemporary Romance. Dear Brooke Sawyer, We need to be best friends. I mean, I know you already have an amazing bestie in Lindsay, but can I horn in on that goodness? Maybe a bestie threesome? I can’t even begin to explain the levels we would connect on. Let’s… Read More
Fighting Silence by Aly Martinez Emotional New Adult. Stands alone, but there is more in the series. Megan has been telling me what a genius Aly Martinez is, but with all of the crap I have been going through the past 6 months, I just didn’t have time to pick up any of her books. But then I saw Fighting… Read More
GREY: Fifty Shades of Grey as told by Christian Companion to Fifty Shades of Grey (Book 1) I know that people may think badly of the Fifty Shades books by EL James, but funny thing is, many of the people that do might not be popular authors today if it weren’t for the books. It was a genre-busting trilogy, making… Read More
Hook Me by Chelle Bliss Part of a standalone series. Best when read in order, but you don’t have to. He pierced and punched his way through life while I patched up the damage caused by fists and dirty needles.” Hook Me by Chelle Bliss hooked me! I loved the choice of narrators, they were perfect for Michael and Mia…. Read More
Take Me To Paradise (Sinners#7) by Olivia Cunning Adult Contemporary Novella. Doesn’t really stand alone. Take Me to Paradise by Olivia Cunning is actually like a second epilogue to Backstage Pass, which is still one of my favorite all-time books. Brian may always be my top book boyfriend. I was feeling the need for some Sinners while I was waiting… Read More
Trophy Husband Audiobook by Lauren Blakely, Narrated by Samara Naeymi Part of a standalone series Sweet sexy and steamy! Trophy Husband by Lauren Blakely was sitting in my audible library for some time, and now that I have to listen to more books, I figured it was time to start it. I’m so glad I did! At just under six hours,… Read More
Bleeding Love (Hope Town 2) by Harper Sloan Contemporary Romance. Connected Standalone. This is why I read. Harper Sloan made me remember. After struggling through my last few books that were just “meh”, Bleeding Love came and slapped me across the face with the reminder of exactly why I love to read. I fell asleep after I finished with a… Read More
Ride Steady (Chaos) by Kristen Ashley Adult Contemporary MC. Can stand alone. Just when I thought I couldn’t read another MC book, Kristen Ashley comes along with one that just consumed me and renewed my love for reading…again. That Kristen Ashley magic was in Ride Steady, and the magic burned bright. This was my favorite Chaos novel to date, and one… Read More
Erased by K. Webster & Elle Christenen Romantic Suspense. Standalone. Joss Parker’s life is a fairy tale come true. She’s a concert pianist in New York who lives with her longtime boyfriend and is close with her fiercely protective father—until one fateful night when she is taken in the middle of the night. In a desperate attempt to access a… Read More
Until Nico by Aurora Rose Reynolds Until Series book 4. Can stand alone. Adult Contemporary/erotic. Mmmmmmm…..how I love these Mayson boys! I have listened to this whole series on audio, and though I didn’t love the narrator on the first book, she used someone new for the rest and I absolutely loved them. His voice was sexy, and with quotes… Read More
Pucked by Helena Hunting Romantic Comedy, Hockey, Standalone I think Pucked by Helena Hunting was the book that finally made it clear to me that romantic/erotic comedy is my favorite read. (You’d think I know this already). I read to be happy. I love to smile. I love to read about characters I want to hang out with. Since I… Read More
Chase Me and Need Me by Tessa Bailey (Broke and Beautiful 1 and 2) Contemporary/NA Romance with humor. Each can stand alone. Chase Me by Tessa Bailey (Broke and Beautiful series) Chase Me was different from classic Tessa Bailey novels…but no less fabulous. I think it officially falls into the NA category of romance; therefore, the steam level is a… Read More
Overruled by Emma Chase Contemporary Romance. First in a series (Legal Briefs) of standalones. As soon as I saw another Emma Chase book, I jumped on it! But Emma Chase AND a lawyer book? BINGO! Sounds like a dream come true! Overall, I really enjoyed this hot read. Stanton was no Drew Evans, but I still loved Emma’s take on… Read More
Against the Cage by Sydney Haltson Contemporary Romance. Cage Fighter. Each book stands alone. I had Against the Cage by Sidney Halston on my kindle for a while, but it kept getting pushed back, so when I got it on audio, I was so excited! The sample sounded great! I am very picky about narrators, and I very much liked… Read More
Until July by Aurora Rose Reynolds Contemporary Romance. Until Series spin off. Stands alone. BOOM!!!! Oh my god!!! I absolutely ADORE Aurora Rose Reynolds’ writing style. She does alpha bada$$ in it’s finest form! But even more fantastic is her strong female leads. And July? She was SPECTACULAR! I loved her spunky and independent style…and the fact that, at heart,… Read More
Silver Bastard (Silver Valley #1) by Joanna Wylde 1st in a spinoff series. Can stand alone. Contemporary MC. Joanna Wylde’s Reaper’s MC series is one of my favorites, so when I heard she was writing a spin-off series, I couldn’t wait! Silver Bastard is the first of the Silver Valley series that has a bit more focus on the town… Read More
The Virgin Romance Novelist Romantic Comedy. Standalone. I am a huge romantic comedy fan. In fact, I think it may be my favorite genre. But it’s hard to do it right. So many are completely over the top, or the main character is funny by being nasty, which is an absolute no in my book. To me, the perfect romantic… Read More
Deep by Kylie Scott (Stage Dive #4) Can stand alone, but this is the final in the series. Contemporary Rock Star Romance. I’m so sad that the Stage Dive Series has come to an end! I love this series! The books are filled with all of my favorite things: romance, sexy times, lots of humor, and a little angst. Deep… Read More
Kelly by Rae Matthews (Mixed Drinks 2) Humorous Contemporary Romance, Can stand alone I was so excited to get my hands on Kelly! Sasha, the first book in this series of standalones, was one of my surprise favorites of 2014. I loved Rae’s sense of silly humor, combined with a group of good friends and romance. For me, one of… Read More
Revved by Samantha Towle Standalone Contemporary Romance I LOVE The Mighty Storm Series by Samantha Towle. So when I saw she had a race car driver book coming out, I couldn’t wait to read it. Once again, Samantha’s writing did not disappoint. I enjoyed the angst filled story, I loved the characters, and I loved the writing. My problem? I… Read More
Fisher’s Light by Tara Sivec Standalone, Adult Contemporary Wow. Tara Sivec is a genius. From laugh-your-ass-off funny, to new adult sobfest, to action romance, to utter perfection. That was Fisher’s Light. It was pure genius. Tara can write anything, and the key, I think, are the real, relatable characters she writes. They are your best friend, your neighbor, your brother, your… Read More
Soaring by Kristen Ashley (Magdalene 2) Adult Contemporary. Second in a series. Can stand alone. I was just reviewing my notes to write this review, about a week after finishing Soaring. I was brought to tears (good ones) again, and I want to re-read it already. I spent a few days reading Soaring by Kristen Ashley. This is not a… Read More
