Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon Narrated by Cassandra Campbell WWII Forbidden Romance. Standalone. I haven’t read a WWII era book since high school. I am not a lover of sad and ugly cry books. I read to be happy. But I read so many people saying that From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon was a favorite of… Read More
Being Brooke by Emma Hart Romantic Comedy Standalone (another standalone is coming) OMG, how have I never read Emma Hart before? If Being Brooke is any indication of what all of her other books are like, I can kick myself for not reading her sooner. It’s no secret that I love romantic comedies more than any other romance genre, but… Read More
Stroked Long by Meghan Quinn Emotional Romantic Comedy. Standalone in a Series. OMG how I freaking loved Stroked Long by Meghan Quinn! It was so sweet, so much fun, so addictive and had so much heart! I completely fell in love with Ruby; and Bodi, well I just want to ….. actually, I just want to see him with Ruby… Read More
Well Hung by Lauren Blakely Related Standalone. Erotic Romantic Comedy from Male POV Lauren Blakey just secured another spot on my top books of 2016 list with Well Hung. I’ve been gradually listening to her back catalogue and I am loving every book by her, but this series of male POV books are absolute favorites, and with them, Lauren Blakely… Read More
The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley, Narrated by Tillie Hooper Alpha male fantasy. Interrelated Series. Can stand alone. I wanted to refresh my memory of the Fantasyland Series by Kristen Ashley before reading the last in the series, Midnight Soul. So I grabbed the first two from audible (they are the only ones released right now in audio, the rest… Read More
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Must-read Standalone *completely spoiler-free and even storyline-free review* ~~~NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!~~~ I didn’t read the blurb for It Ends With Us. It’s a Colleen Hoover book, so I completely trust her to rip out my heart and put it back together again. I totally believe in her genius. I’m glad I didn’t… Read More
Thrown Down by Tessa Bailey Standalone 2 in the Made in Jersey Series. Erotic Adult Contemporary Romance. No. Words. This book reduced me to speaking in one word sentences. I was so incredibly overwhelmed with emotion, I couldn’t string words together to form complete sentences. When expressing my feelings while reading, my thoughts looked a lot like this: Fuck. I… Read More
The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley Alpha male fantasy. Interrelated Series. Can stand alone. I finished The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley (Fantasyland 2) like two weeks ago but struggle with this review, because how do you review a book you love so much without gushing so much you slobber everywhere? How do you do it justice? I haven’t stopped thinking… Read More
Better late than never? I have had my favorite books of 2015 on the sidebar of my blog, but finally just got around to posting it so it can live on as my 2012, 2013, & 2014 lists do. Unexpected Fate (Hope Town Book 1) & Bleeding Love (Hope Town Book 2) by Harper Sloan 5++++ Stars are rare on this blog…. Read More
Boiling Point by Tessa Bailey Adult Contemporary Romance. Interrelated standalone. Falling for a con man is the most dangerous game of all… Con artist Austin Shaw’s been in disguise so long he’s not sure where his fake identities end and he begins. Now that he’s been strong-armed into working for a specialized undercover unit working with the Chicago police—criminals with unique… Read More
Big Rock by Lauren Blakely Adult Contemporary Romantic Comedy. Standalone. WOW!!! What a way to start 2016! I can guarantee you you that Big Rock by Lauren Blakely will be on my Best of 2016 list and I haven’t even done my 2015 list yet. Seriously, I absolutely LOVED this book! I never have time for re-reads, but I may… Read More
The Stocking Was Hung by Tara Sivec Standalone Holiday Romantic Comedy Once again, Tara made me laugh my ass off, smile, and hug my kindle when I finished a book of hers. I usually read 2-3 holiday books a year, and The Stocking Was Hung by Tara Sivec may be my favorite ever! While most holiday stories are parts of other… Read More
Bury Me by Tara Sivec Psychological Thriller. Standalone. I have an ARC of this book still sitting on my kindle. It’s killing me that I haven’t gotten a chance to read it yet! Luckily Megan and Joanne have! Here are their reviews: Bury Me by Tara Sivec was completely and utterly unputdownable. I wish I could give it a hundred… Read More
Bleeding Love (Hope Town 2) by Harper Sloan Contemporary Romance. Connected Standalone. This is why I read. Harper Sloan made me remember. After struggling through my last few books that were just “meh”, Bleeding Love came and slapped me across the face with the reminder of exactly why I love to read. I fell asleep after I finished with a… Read More
Tattoos & Tatas by Tara Sivec (Chocoholics 2.5) Emotional and Funny. Can stand alone. Since I have read and reviewed the Tattoos and Tatas e-book by Tara Sivec already, I am going to attach my initial review with some new feelings after listening to the audiobook a few months later. Hands down, the BEST audiobook narration I have heard. I… Read More
Fisher’s Light by Tara Sivec Standalone, Adult Contemporary Wow. Tara Sivec is a genius. From laugh-your-ass-off funny, to new adult sobfest, to action romance, to utter perfection. That was Fisher’s Light. It was pure genius. Tara can write anything, and the key, I think, are the real, relatable characters she writes. They are your best friend, your neighbor, your brother, your… Read More
Soaring by Kristen Ashley (Magdalene 2) Adult Contemporary. Second in a series. Can stand alone. I was just reviewing my notes to write this review, about a week after finishing Soaring. I was brought to tears (good ones) again, and I want to re-read it already. I spent a few days reading Soaring by Kristen Ashley. This is not a… Read More
Unexpected Fate by Harper Sloan Contemporary Romance. 1st in a series, spin off of Corps Security Series. Can stand alone. I had been struggling with a book everyone else loved for weeks. I couldn’t figure out why I just didn’t want to read. I thought I was broken. I thought the stress of Wicked Book Weekend killed me. Then I… Read More
#TripleX by Christine Zolendz and Angelisa Stone Standalone. Chick Lit, mommy lit #Iwantmore #Ilovedthisbook #IwishtheywouldcometoWickedBookWeekend #LMAO #IwishIhadM&Ms #TripleX by Christine Zolendz and Angelisa Stone is now one of my new favorite books. It’s no secret that I love funny books. Many of my all-time favorites are funny. #TripleX is funnier than most, yet it also pulled the tears out in… Read More
Risking It All by Tessa Bailey Part of a Series but can stand alone Risking It All is the first full length novel in the Tessa Bailey’s new series Crossing the Line. For those of you who have read Tessa’s Line of Duty series, you have met the main character, Bowen. I was really hoping he would get his own book, and… Read More
Wow, so in compiling this list, I realized that the same authors dominated my list again! Kristen Ashley, Tara Sivec, Mia Sheridan, Harper Sloan & RK Lilley are all going to be at Wicked Book Weekend next month, and they dominate my list! Also, Jasinda Wilder, a 3x author at Wicked Book Weekend and Colleen Hoover has gone as well…. Read More
Kaleidoscope (Colorado Mountain 6) by Kristen Ashley Adult Contemporary, Can Stand Alone. Kaleidoscope is out in paperback! and I am so happy to have an excuse to re-publish my 5+ Star review! When old friends become new lovers…anything can happen. Sexy, gifted, and loyal, PI Jacob Decker is a tall, cool drink of perfection who had Emmanuelle Holmes at “hello.”… Read More
Becoming Calder & Finding Eden by Mia Sheridan Epic Contemporary Romance. Must be read in order. *Giveaway over* As usual, I went into Becoming Calder by Mia Sheridan completely blind. All I knew was that it was a Mia Sheridan book coming out soon. I put 100% of my trust into her genius hands. I had no idea it would… Read More
Tattoos & Tatas by Tara Sivec (Chocoholics 2.5) Emotional and Funny. Can stand alone. Those of you who know me, know that The Chocolate Lovers and Chocoholics Series by Tara Sivec is my favorite series. The characters are not only the funniest I have ever read, but they are like my favorite friends. That is what I love so much… Read More
