Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
Booked for the Holidays by Liz Maverick Narrated by Eva Kaminsky and Andrew Eiden (Teddy Hamilton) Standalone clean Hanukkah romance novella, Audible exclusive. I’m a sucker for cheesy Christmas romances, but as someone who’s Jewish, cheesy Hanukkah romances are even better. There are already so few romances that even mention Hanukkah, but on audio? I think there are about a… Read More
Lights Out by Navessa Allen Dark Romcom. First standalone in a related series. Note: Pay attention to trigger warnings! This post contains affiliate links. In my ongoing quest to see if the most hyped books live up to their reputations, I picked up Lights Out by Navessa Allen. This one had been compared to Butcher and Blackbird, which I adored,… 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
Formula Fling (Race Fever 1) by Sawyer Bennett Narrated by Sean Masters and Kit Swann Standalone, first in a related Contemporary Romance Series This post contains affiliate links. Please see any additional disclosures below the review. . I’m obsessed with Formula 1—it’s the only sport I watch religiously. Naturally, I can’t resist a steamy F1 romance, and I even keep… Read More
Avenging Angels: Back in the Saddle by Kristen Ashley 2nd in the Avenging Angels Series, a Rock Chick Series Spinoff My thanks to Kristen and her team for providing an advance copy for review purposes. Ana’s Attic accepts no compensation for reviews, and all reviews contain my honest opinion, regardless of any relationship with the author. This post contains affiliate… Read More
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Narrated by Marin Ireland and Michael Urie Standalone. General Fiction. This post contains affiliate links, meaning I’ll receive a small commission should you purchase using those links. “Humans. For the most part you are dull and blundering, but occasionally, you can be remarkably bright creatures.” I bought Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van… Read More
The Sound of Us by Sarah Castille Narrated by Lila Winters and Thomas Oakley Standalone New Adult College Romance My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher 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. “You are the best song in the… Read More
Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot Standalone Hanukkah Romance My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher 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. *Visit my full list of Hanukkah Novels for 2024 Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot… Read More
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Contemporary Romance. Closed Door. First in a Connected Series. After reading and absolutely loving Just For The Summer by Abby Jimenez, I found out it was actually the third in a series (even though it isn’t listed that way on Amazon). So I reserved Part of Your World, the first audiobook in the… Read More
Broken Harbor (Sparrow Falls 3) by Catherine Cowles Narrated by Erin Mallon & Connor Crais Romantic Suspense. Standalone within a series of related standalones. My thanks to Catherine Cowles and her team for providing an advance copy for review purposes. Ana’s Attic accepts no compensation for reviews, and all reviews contain my honest opinion, regardless of any relationship with the… Read More
One Last Summer by Kate Spencer Standalone Women’s Fiction/Romance *I listened to portions of this book, narrated by Kelli Tager I grew up going to sleepaway camp—from age 6 (with my sisters and cousins there) until I was 16. I went to two different camps, and those experiences are still some of my best childhood memories. My second camp was… Read More
My Favorite Holidate by Lauren Blakely Performed in duet narration by Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke with a full cast including: Andi Arndt, Connor Crais, Vanessa Edwin, Andi Eloise, Teddy Hamilton, Erin Mallon, Noah Perez, Shakira Shute and Ryan West. Holiday Rom-Com My thanks to Lauren Blakely and her crew for providing an advance copy for review purposes. Ana’s Attic… Read More
Crossroads by Devney Perry Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor and Connor Crais Standalone. First in a related series. Contemporary Romance. I listened to Crossroads by Devney Perry about a month ago, so this will be a quick review based mostly on my notes. I’ve enjoyed Devney’s small-town romances, so I was excited to start this new series, especially since the audio… Read More
Santa Overboard: A Potomac Shores Holiday by Carolyn McBride Narrated by Maria Marquis Women’s Fiction | 2nd in the Potomac Shores Series My thanks to Netgalley and the author 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. . Santa Overboard by… 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
Rachel Weiss’s Group Chat by Lauren Appelbaum Standalone Women’s Fiction with Romance I was really excited to read Rachel Weiss’s Group Chat by Lauren Appelbaum. It sounded perfect for me—a Jewish hot mess FMC, a meddling Jewish mom, and a great friend group? This should have been my favorite book! Unfortunately, it was a total miss for me. From what… Read More
The Romance Line (Love and Hockey Book 2) by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Vanessa Edwin and Teddy Hamilton Standalone in a related series. Sports Romcom. My thanks to Lauren Blakely and her team 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,… Read More
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn Narrated by JF Harding, Vanessa Edwin, Shane East, Emma Wilder and Robert Hatchet Christmas RomCom Standalone Meghan Quinn never fails me! You’d think with how often she publishes, some books would eventually disappoint, but nope! How My Neighbor Stole Christmas is officially my new holiday favorite. It’s a bit of a Grinch… Read More
Fast & Reckless by Amanda Weaver Formula 1 Romance. Stansalone. First in a related series. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher 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. “He could feel it happening, like something locking into place in… 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
Bummer Camp by Ann Garvin Narrated by Andi Arndt Standalone Women’s Fiction with Romance Books like Bummer Camp by Ann Garvin remind me why I have such a hard time DNFing. I considered it many times during the first half, but something about the characters in Bummer Camp started to get under my skin. By around the 40-50% mark, I… 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
Embracing the Change (River Rain Book 6) by Kristen Ashley Contemporary Romance. The romance stands alone, but it’s DEEPLY connected to the previous books. If you know me or my blog, you know Kristen Ashley has been a top 3 author for me for over 12 years. That said, The River Rain Series has been a mixed bag for me…. Read More
Leather & Lark: The Ruinous Love Trilogy Book 2 by Brynne Weaver Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor and Eric Nolan Second in a trilogy featuring different couples in each. Dark, morally grey (black) romantic comedy. I loved the first book in this dark romantic comedy series, Butcher & Blackbird, so I was beyond excited for Leather & Lark, the second standalone… Read More
