Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
Trust by Kylie Scott Narrated by Andi Arndt Older Young Adult Standalone Note: The book has a new cover, but not the audio. Here is the book cover: Trust by Kylie Scott was a different read for me. I am not usually a YA reader, but I enjoy Kylie Scott’s writing and there was good buzz surrounding this, so I bought… Read More
Plus One by Mae Wood Contemporary romance. Part of an interconnected Series but can stand alone. Great for Foodies. Note: New cover – I committed to read Plus One by Mae Wood back in February. I love a single dad book, especially a mature one, and was assured that this stood alone even though it was third in a series…. Read More
Beautiful Mistake by Vi Keeland Narrated by Sebastian York & Andi Arndt Standalone Contemporary Romance I have read a couple of Vi Keeland books before, and they strike me as perfectly fun, sexy romcoms. Beautiful Mistake was getting so much buzz, that I grabbed it without reading the blurb. It’s a cute blurb that makes the book seem light and… Read More
The Catch by K. Bromberg Narrated by Andi Arndt and Joe Arden Contemporary Sports Romance. Second in a duet. Does NOT Stand Alone The Catch is the second in K. Bromberg’s Player duet, and you must read The Player first. You WON’T regret it. I am not a sports romance fan for the most part. I also wasn’t aware when… Read More
On The Plus Side by Alison Bliss Interrelated Standalone. Contemporary Romance. I really loved Size Matters, the first book in the Size Matters series (see my review), because I found the heroine to be the most relatable heroine ever. I picked up these books because they feature plus-sized heroines, but aren’t labeled as BBW (I don’t want my own genre!)… Read More
Where I Belong (Alabama Summer Book 1) by J. Daniels Narrated by Stella Bloom Standalone start to a series. New Adult/Adult Contemporary Where I Belong by J. Daniels was fun and sexy, swoony and witty, and has me hooked on the series. I am so glad up grabbed this audiobook upgrade while it’s still $1.99, I absolutely loved Stella Bloom,… Read More
Turbulence by Whitney G. Narrated by Joe Arden and Erin Mallon Standalone Erotic Romance with separate FREE epilogue. If you like super-cocky, dirty-talking alpha-holes, Turbulence by Whitney G. is the perfect book for you. I grabbed this book on audible because it’s one of the few that still has $1.99 audible upgrade, and I’m so glad I did, this was… Read More
The Darkest Sunrise and The Brightest Sunset by Aly Martinez Emotional Contemporary Standalone Duet. Must be read together, in order. ALL THE STARS!!! Wow. I finished The Darkest Sunrise Duet by Aly Martinez yesterday and tried starting 5 different books after. Nothing worked. I’m clearly in the middle of a MAJOR BOOK HANGOVER. I haven’t been this utterly CONSUMED by… Read More
Easy Nights (Boudreaux Series 6) by Kristen Proby Narrated by Zachary Webber and Rachel Fulginiti Last in the series, can stand alone, but better if read in order. I started the Boudreaux Series by Kristen Proby with Book #5, Easy Magic, and I loved it so much I bought the others in audio, but I haven’t read them yet. However,… Read More
Sin (Vegas Nights #1) by Emma Hart Standalone in an interrelated series. Contemporary Romance. I’ve only read Emma Hart’s recent RomComs, and since I loved them, I was excited for Sin (Vegas Nights, #1). I love banter in books, and an enemies to lovers book is usually filled with banter. Add to that a cocky alphahole and a strong, feisty… Read More
Raw Need by Cherrie Lynn Standalone Contemporary Romance. Part of an interrelated Series. I enjoyed Raw Deal by Cherrie Lynn (my review), but it didn’t completely wow me like her Ross Siblings Series did. But I had high hopes for Raw Need. I mean, a pregnant widow and the rock star whose brother killed her husband? That’s a helluva story… Read More
Make Me Stay by Sidney Halston Narrated by Joe Arden and Aletha George Standalone part of a series. Contemporary Romance. Pull Me Close by Sidney Halston was AMAZING and completely unique. Make Me Stay is the second standalone in the Panic Series, concentrating on Matt, the hero from the first book’s twin brother. In fact, Make Me Stay starts out… Read More
Absolution by Missy Johnson Standalone Contemporary Romance This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn a few pennies for giveaways if you purchase through our links. Absolution by Missy Johnson is the first book I have read by this author (edit: I thought it was until another review linked to this one! lol!). I enjoy a taboo… Read More
Three Wishes by Kristen Ashley Narrated by Carly Robins Romance with Paranormal Elements. Standalone. Wow. That feeling when a standout book you just loved is over. I listened to Three Wishes as I built my bookcases, spending hours filling holes and sanding and painting while I listened to this epic, memorable Kristen Ashley gem. It’s no secret that Kristen Ashley… Read More
My Best Friend’s Ex by Meghan Quinn Standalone Romantic Comedy Meghan Quinn has become one of my favorite authors, and I will read whatever she writes. Co-Wrecker was one of my favorite books of the year, but I didn’t even realize that My Best Friend’s Ex was a spin-off of it until I had read a good chunk of it…. Read More
Sex Ed by ZB Heller M/M romantic comedy. Stands alone but ties into all of her other books. I am not usually a big m/m reader, but I enjoyed ZB Heller’s Tied Together so much that I decided to read Sex Ed as well. And I absolutely fell in love with the nerdy, gay hero, Jaxson (who is Moxie’s son… Read More
Real Dirty and Real Sexy by Meghan March Narrated by Sebastian York & Elena Wolfe Must be read together, neither stands alone. Contemporary Erotic Romance Every time I read (or listen) to a Meghan March book I am completely enthralled. The Real Dirty Duet is no exception. I must admit, as much as I try to embrace the duet, that… Read More
The Knocked Up Plan by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt Standalone Romantic Comedy How the hell does she do it? Lauren Blakely is MAGIC I tell you! She churns out one amazing book after another! They all feature sexy, smart, alpha men who respect women, and smart, spunky, career-driven women. I fell in love with Lauren’s… Read More
Hot Cop by Laurelin Paige and Sierra Simone Standalone Sexy Romantic Comedy I’m so excited to get Hot Cop signed by both Laurelin Paige and Sierra Simone at Wicked Book Weekend 2018! Knowing that these two are known for HOT books, and looking at that cover, there is no way I wasn’t grabbing this, and I’m glad I did! Livia… Read More
Buns by Alice Clayton Narrated by Elizabeth Louise w/ a cameo by Jason Carpenter 3rd in a series of related standalone. Can easily stand alone. Romantic Comedy. Alice Clayton has been one of my favorite authors since I read The Unidentified Redhead back in 2012. She writes smart and sassy women that I can totally relate to, makes me laugh… Read More
Joy Ride by Lauren Blakey Narrated by Sebastian York Standalone, but related to most other of her books in the past year. In the last year and a half, Lauren Blakely has become one of my top favorite authors. Her male-point-of-view books are all some of my favorites, and it amazes me how quickly she pumps out these feel-good books,… Read More
Preppy, Part Three: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater by T.M. Frazier Narrated by Lance Greenfield & Kirsten Leigh Gritty & Violent Contemporary Romance. Does not stand alone. I listened to Preppy, Part Three: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater by T.M. Frazier last month and just realized that while I was gushing about it on social media,… Read More
The Story of Us by Tara Sivec Standalone Emotional Second Chance Romance Tara Sivec can write the hell out of every genre she attempts. Though her comedy series are some of my favorite all-time books, two of her emotional dramas are up there too. If you’ve read the amazing Fisher’s Light, you know what Tara can do with a military… Read More
The Farthest Edge by Kristen Ashley Erotic BDSM (female Domme) romance. Interconnected Standalone. The Farthest Edge is the second standalone in the erotic BDSM series, The Honey Series by Kristen Ashley. Though it is a new couple and can stand on it’s own, I think it is a MUCH richer story if you read The Deep End first. The thing… Read More
