Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Tanner by Samantha Skye Duet narration by Sean Masters and Victoria Connolly Contemporary Romance with some Suspensese. Standalone, first in a series. I received this book for free from Hambright PR. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Samantha Skye is a new author to me, and Tanner is definitely the first of many books I plan… Read More
Atlas: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel by Sawyer Bennett Narrated by Kirsten Leigh and Jeremy York Stands well alone, but it’s book 19 in the Pittsburgh Titans Series. Hockey romance. I received this audiobook early from the author for review. I do some PA work for Sawyer, and while I believe I remain neutral, there may be some unconscious bias. This… Read More
2 Hanukkah Romance Audiobook Reviews Lit for Him: Snowed In and Falling Hard by Lainey Davis Narrated by Carly Robins & William Demeritt Oh how I wish this were a full-length romance. I really loved Lit for Him by Lainey Davis, and I think it’s the perfect book to introduce Hanukkah to her current non-Jewish readers, while also appealing to… Read More
Merry Little Bookshop by Ali Brady Standalone Christmas and Hanukkah Novella/Short Novel “I realize recommending a book is more than sharing a story – it’s a way of seeing someone, noticing who they are, and inviting them to explore something they might never have discovered on their own.” While Merry Little Bookshop by Ali Brady is billed as a novella,… Read More
Avenging Angels: Bad Medicine by Kristen Ashley Fourth in the series. I recommend reading in order, but the romance stands alone. Thank you to Kristen Ashley and her team for an early copy for review purposes. This does not affect my review, nor does the advertising on my site. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. “You can lie to yourself,”… Read More
Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver Narrated in duet by Samantha Brentmoor and Robert Hatchet First in a trilogy. Dark, murdery romantic comedy. “The most dangerous monster is the one right next to me. When he’s there, I’m not afraid of the dark.” I loved Butcher & Blackbird, but I didn’t particularly love the following two books in the Ruinous Love… Read More
Call Me Anytime (The Protectors) by Max Monroe Narrated by Lee Samuels and Summer Morton First in a series of related standalones. Thank you NetGalley for the early copy for review Every time I read a Max Monroe book, I wonder why I don’t read them more. Then stupidly, I wait a few more years to pick up another. Call… Read More
Santa Has A Six-Pack by Erin Mallon Narrated by Erin Mallon and Jason Clarke First in a Christmas RomCom Duet, but it Stands Alone. Thank you Erin Mallon for an early copy of Santa has a Six-Pack for review. Erin Mallon has the kind of humor I love. It’s sweet and sexy, a little immature in the best way, and… Read More
Merry Little Kissmas by Lauren Blakely Performed in Duet by Vanessa Edwin & Connor Crais With a full cast including Carlotta Brentan, Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke, Adam Gold, Teddy Hamilton, JF Harding, Erin Mallon, Soneela Nankani, and Evan Parker Thank you to Lauren Blakely and her team for an early ALC for review purposes. This review contains affiliate links. “I’m… Read More
Finding the One by Kristen Ashley River Rain Series Book 7, but can stand alone. I was gifted an early copy for review. This post contains affiliate links. The River Rain Series by Kristen Ashley has had its ups and downs for me, with two that I absolutely loved and a few that were not my favorites. Finding the One… Read More
Formula Freedom by Sawyer Bennett Narrated by Sean Masters and Katherine Littrell Standalone in a series. Sports Romance *Complimentary copy received. I want to start this review right off the bat with the fact that I work for Sawyer Bennett, but I did not beta read this book. I strive to keep my reviews 100% honest and I try not… Read More
Denim and Diamonds by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward Narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Andi Arndt Standalone (for now) Contemporary Romance Gifted Copy, but that never affects my review. This post contains affiliate links. Denim and Diamonds by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward was so up my alley—a romance with comedy, banter, emotions, heat, and a twist that changes everything…. Read More
Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan Narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan and Jakobi Diem 3rd in The Skyland Series. Can stand alone. “I caught her She caught me, And now, thank God, there’s no letting go.” The Skyland Series by Kennedy Ryan is one of my favorite series. Before I Let Go, the first in the series, is one of my… Read More
