Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
Mistletoe All The Way by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Erin Mallon and Teddy Hamilton, with Rose Dioro, Christian Fox, J.F. Harding, and Soneela Nankani Christmas Romcom. Part of a related series but easily stands alone. Thank you to Lauren’s team for an advanced copy of the audiobook for review. This post contains affiliate links. Lauren Blakely has been one of… Read More
The Winning Formula by Cara Veloce Narrated by Maddy MacRae and Ryan Corr With Aaron Jeffery, Tai Hara, Alison McGirr, Annie Maynard, Lucy Bell, Tom Conroy, Julian Garner, and Vince Colosimo Exclusively on Audible. First in a series but stands alone. The Winning Formula by Cara Velace is another example of why I love these made-for-Audible books. There is a… Read More
Code Name: Harbor by Sawyer Bennett Narrated by Sean Masters & Erin Mallon This post contains Amazon Affiliate links Since I work for Sawyer Bennett, I don’t formally rate her books, but I still like to share my thoughts when I read them, and I absolutely loved Code Name: Harbor. (NOTE: Code name: Harbor is available in Audiobook on her… Read More
All the Time in the World by Cara Bastone Full-cast narration with sound effects. Audible Plus exclusive. Starring Emily Bader & Lewis Pullman With Josh Hurley, James Lurie, Merissa Czyz, Marc Vietor, and L.J. Ganser. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links These little Audible Originals from Cara Bastone have ended up on my year-end favorites lists a few times. They’re… Read More
Pot Shot by Laura Piper Lee Duet Narration by CJ Mission and Elizabeth Lamont Standalone RomCom I loved Pot Shot by Laura Piper Lee so much, it is definitely one of my favorite books of the year! It made me laugh out loud, I got furious, I cried, and I swooned. It was also incredibly relatable as a chronic illness… Read More
The Fall Affair by Vi Keeland Duet Narration by Connor Crais and Andi Arndt Standalone Contemporary Romance in Italy Complimentary Copy Received, but that never affects my review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. “If you want something real, you can’t run away because it scares you.” Let me start by saying I’ve never been to Tuscany, but now I… Read More
Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws Full cast duet narration by Erin Mallon and Conner Crais with Emma Wilder & Teddy Hamilton. Book 4 in the Mountain Men Matchmaker Series. Can stand alone but I recommend reading in order. Bad Boy Era is the final book in the Mountain Men Matchmaker series by Amy Daws, and we finally get Everly’s… Read More
Just For The Plot by Meghan Quinn Full Cast Narration by Teddy Hamilton and Samantha Brentmoor with Emma Wilder, Connor Crais, L.F. Harding, Jason Clarke, and Stella Hunter Book Two in the Bay Area Players series. Can be read as a standalone, but it’s much better in order. Romantic comedy. I received an early copy for review. This post contains… Read More
I’ve Got a Crush on You by Lauren Blakely Duet Narration by Vanessa Edwin & Connor Crais Feel Good Romance. Easily stands alone but is #2 in the series. Early Copy received from the publisher. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Lauren Blakely has been one of my favorite authors for over a decade, and I have more than 70… Read More
Into the Fading Twilight (Starlight Grove 2) by Catherine Cowles Narrated by Sebastian York and Brittany Pressley with Jason Clarke, Adam Gold, Teddy Hamilton and Connor Crais Second in a connected series, best if read in order. Early copy provided for review. Affiliate links are included. Neither of these things affect my honest review. Warning: there may be MINOR spoilers… Read More
Code Name: Ember (Jameson Force Seattle Book 1) by Sawyer Bennett Narrated by Stephen Dexter and Kelsey Navarro Foster Romantic Suspense Spin-Off Series, but Stands Alone 100% I work for Sawyer, and this audiobook was given to me. While I like to think I can write an unbiased review, I can’t guarantee that unconscious bias isn’t here (though I don’t… Read More
The Backup Plan by K. Bromberg Narrated by Kit Swann & Lance Greenfield Sports Romance. First in a Series of Standalones. Gifted copy provided. This post contains affiliate links. The Backup Plan by K. Bromberg isn’t your typical football romance. Instead of focusing on young rookies, it features more mature characters and a quarterback at the end of his career… Read More
Avenging Angels: A Lick and a Promise by Kristen Ashley Book 5 in the Avenging Angels Series, a campy romantic suspense spin-off. I recommend reading this series in order. Avenging Angels: A Lick and a Promise is the fifth installment in the Avenging Angels Series, a spin-off of the Rock Chick Series by Kristen Ashley, and I think it may… Read More
A Curse of Beasts and Magic (Beautiful And Beastly #1) by Jeaniene Frost Narrated by Tavia Gilbert First in an Urban Fantasy Series. Slight cliffhanger at the end. A Curse of Beasts and Magic by Jeaniene Frost was my most anticipated book of the year. Her Night Huntress series and all of its offshoots from over a decade ago is… Read More
Just Playing for Keeps (Hockey Ever After #2) by Lauren Blakely Full Cast Narration by Erin Mallon and Jason Clarke, with Savannah Thomas and Ryan West Hockey RomCom. Stands alone just fine. Advanced Copy received, this post contains affiliate links. This is my 70th (if I counted right) review of a Lauren Blakely book, and every single review has been positive…. Read More
Crosby (Portland Wildfire Book 1) by Sawyer Bennett Narrated by Aaron Shedlock and Amanda Stribling Standalone Hockey Romance. First in a series. ALC Received from Author. I work for Sawyer, so I am holding back on an actual rating. I review every book I read for myself so I can go back and refresh my memory later, so this is… Read More
Rites of the Starling (Shield of Sparrows 2) by Devney Perry Duet Narration by Jason Clarke, Samantha Brentmoor and Megan Wicks Fantasy Romance. Book 2 in a series. Does not stand alone. I’m not a huge fantasy reader, but these books are gorgeous, and since I love Devney Perry’s contemporary romances, I decided to give this series a try. I… Read More
Rules For The Summer by Meghan Quinn Full Cast Narration by Shane East, Stella Hunter, Gary Furlong, and Cassandra Medcalf Standalone RomCom Complimentary Copy Received. This post contains affiliate links. Meghan Quinn has been one of my favorite authors for 10 years now, and she rarely disappoints, especially in audio. Her books are the perfect blend of ridiculous humor, emotion,… Read More
Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner Narrated by Hannah Chiclana and Walker Williams Contemporary Romance. Stands Alone. Thank you to Hambright PR for an early copy for review purposes. This post contains affiliate links. “This? You and me?” His hands cradle my face, forcing me to look at him, and I swear I die and am born again in the depth… Read More
Big Girl Blitz by Danielle Allen Narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan Book 3 in The Curve Series. Stands alone easily. Black contemporary romance. Thank you NetGalley for an early copy of this book for review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Big Girl Blitz is the third book in The Curve Series by Danielle Allen, and I think it might be… Read More
The Woman From Nowhere by Kristen Ashley Book 5 in the Misted Pines Series Romantic Suspense. Can possibly stand alone but there are a lot of previous characters. Thank you to Kristen Ashley and her team for an early copy of this book for review. “Even sex scandals, serial killers, psychopath shenanigans, shifty sheriffs and shady cult leaders who got… Read More
The Shippers by Katherine Center Narrated by Patti Murin Standalone RomCom Releases May 19, 2026 Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the early audiobook copy. All reviews are my own honest opinions. This post contains affiliate links. “There is no universe where you call me for help and I don’t come running.” The Shippers is my fourth Katherine Center… Read More
Crooked by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward Narrated in Duet by Andi Arndt and Aiden Snow Standalone Contemporary Romance Thank you Hambright PR for the early copy of Crooked. I was under no obligation to review, and all opinions are my own. There are Amazon Affiliate links in this post. Whenever I pick up a book by Vi Keeland, Penelope… Read More
Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles Narrated in duet by Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor, with Sebastian York, Adam Gold, Teddy Hamilton and Connor Crais. Standalone. First in a new series of romantic suspense books. Thank you to Catherine Cowles and her team for the opportunity to listen to this early. This post contains affiliate links. She’s done it… Read More
