Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
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
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
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
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
It Seemed Like a Good Idea by Lauren Blakely Narrated in duet by Erin Mallon and J.F. Harding RomCom. Stands Alone. First in the Darling Springs Series. Thank you to Lauren Blakely and her team for an early review copy. This post contains affiliate links. Lauren Blakely has been one of my favorite authors for over ten years. I’ve listened… Read More
Improbable Meet Cute Second Chances I grab all of the Amazon romance novella series. I think they are fun little reads, even though they never live up to full-length books. Both the kindle and audiobooks are free in Kindle Unlimited, and the ebooks are free with Prime! I will say, this was my favorite romance collection of the four I’ve… Read More
Just for the Cameras by Meghan Quinn Narrated in duet by Connor Crais and Emma Wilder, with a full cast featuring Teddy Hamilton, JF Harding, Jason Clarke, Stella Hunter, and Samantha Brentmoor Stands alone, first in a related series. Thank you to Meghan Quinn and her team for the early ALC. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Meghan Quinn has… Read More
Honeymoon Phase by Amy Daws Duet Narration by Erin Mallon and Teddy Hamilton Third in a series of related standalones. Romantic Comedy. Amy Daws never fails to write an entertaining romance. Romcoms are my favorite, and I’ve been loving listening to all of the Fletcher brothers find love. Erin Mallon and Teddy Hamilton narrating in duet made Honeymoon Phase even… Read More
Woman Down by Colleen Hoover Narrated by Sarah Naughton Standalone psychological thriller with some romance. I genuinely don’t understand the hate Colleen Hoover is getting over Woman Down, because as a woman, I could not put this book down. I tried to do my first immersive read, but I kept jumping ahead, and honestly, if the narrator had gone any… Read More
Home Sweet Holidays Collection I love picking up these cute little holiday short story collections from Amazon. I’m not entirely sure why, because a lot of them have earned some of my lowest ratings. I assume Amazon gives the authors a strict word count, and that’s a tough box to write in. It’s often harder than delivering a fully fleshed-out… Read More
Love Me Stalk Me by Laura Bishop Light Stalker Romance. Stands alone, but a second book is coming. Thank you NetGalley for an early copy for review. This post contains affiliate links. “Goddamn, pretty girl, you look like something I should get on my knees and pray for.” I’m a romcom girl, but I’ve been enjoying the rise of dark… Read More
Start Us Up (The Park Avenue Promise, Book 1) by Lexi Blake Narrated by Kitty Bang First standalone in an interconnected series. Women’s Fiction/Romance. I received Start Us Up by Lexi Blake in a swag bag at a book con last year and finally got around to reading it after getting it signed at another book con in Montana this… Read More
All Too Well (Ember Falls 1) by Corinne Michaels Narrated by Vanessa Edwin and Connor Crais Contemporary Romance. First in a series of related standalones. I picked up All Too Well by Corinne Michaels before seeing her in Montana because, honestly, those paperbacks with sprayed edges are just gorgeous and I needed them signed. Even though I haven’t read a… Read More
Love Me Today by A.L. Jackson Narrated by Andi Arndt and Joe Arden Contemporary Romance with Suspense. I love romantic suspense, grumpy/sunshine, and especially single dad or guardian tropes. So Love Me Today by A.L. Jackson fell perfectly into that category. I was going to Montana for a book signing and was trying to read as many authors there as… Read More
Boomerangers by Heather M. Orgeron Narrated by Jillian Macie and Eric Michael Summerer Stands alone perfectly but there is a second book, Doppelbanger. The only books I’d read from Heather Orgeron before were co-written and heartbreaking. Until I saw her at two signings in a row, I had no idea she was funny AF. When she handed out dancing penis… Read More
The Flirting Game by Lauren Blakely Duet Narration by Sean Masters & Brooke Bloomingdale Last in a related series but stands alone perfectly As someone who ‘says’ I don’t love hockey romance, Lauren Blakely has proven me a liar with her whole Love & Hockey series. Admittedly, Lauren never really fails me, but there was something about this series that… Read More
Sweet Regret by K. Bromberg Narrated by Stella Hunter and Ryan West Standalone in a series. There may be some minor spoilers in this review, especially if you didn’t read the full blurb. “Your different is your beautiful, Shug. It always has been for me. It always will be for me.” When K. Bromberg mentioned to me that Sweet Regret… Read More
The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah by Jean Meltzer I was provided an early copy from NetGalley. Release Date is 10/21/25. This post contains affiliate links. I grabbed The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah by Jean Meltzer from NetGalley because I’ve enjoyed Jean Meltzer’s books in the past. It sat on my Kindle for months because, given the current political situation, I… Read More
The Woman Left Behind by Kristen Ashley Misted Pines Book 4. Can Stand Alone. Romantic Thriller/Suspense/Mystery Thank you to Kristen Ashley and her team for an early copy of this book for review. My reviews are always honest and unpaid. This post contains affiliate links. “I would love this man until my dying breath.” I’ve been waiting for Harry’s story… Read More
Smooth Sailing: Wild West MC, Book 3 by Kristen Ashley Narrated by Stella Bloom, Joseph Discher & James Lurie While the romance in this book stands alone, the rest of the book does not. Thank you to Kristen Ashley and her team for supplying a complimentary copy for review. Neither this or any ads EVER affect my reviews. Ana’s Attic… Read More
The Night Before Grumpmas by Kendall Hale Narrated by Grace Grant and Stephen Dexter Contemporary Christmas Romance. Stood alone fine, but is part of the Happily Ever Mishaps Series. See all of the 2024 New Christmas Releases here. Noelle Holiday lives up to her name in The Night Before Grumpmas by Kendall Hale. She adores all holidays, not just Christmas,… Read More
Drive Me Wild by Carly Robyn Sports Romance (F1), Second Standalone in a Series My thanks to Valentine PR for providing an advance copy for review purposes. Ana’s Attic accepts no compensation for reviews, and all reviews contain my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links, meaning I’ll receive a small commission should you purchase using those links, but that… Read More
Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff Standalone Contemporary Romance Novella Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff is the first release from a new romance publishing company, 831 Stories. At just 176 pages, it’s a long novella, but luckily, it doesn’t feel like it skimps on anything important. It’s smart, sexy, and honestly, I’m a sucker for a good celebrity/normal person romance. Maya,… Read More
Twisted Knight by K. Bromberg Narrated by Patrick Zeller and Victoria Connolly First in a Contemporary Romance trilogy. Does NOT stand alone. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, Macmillan Audio, for providing an advance copy for review purposes. Ana’s Attic accepts no compensation for reviews, and all reviews contain my honest opinion. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As… Read More
