Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
June was a super busy month for me. It was my birthday, my son’s birthday, we had family in town, and I just didn’t get a chance to review all of the books I listened to yet. But it was one of my best reading months ever, so stay tuned for more recommendations! I posted over 250 new book and… 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
Avenging Angels: A Lick and a Promise by Kristen Ashley Book 5 in the Avenging Angels Series, a campy romantic suspense spin-off. I recommend reading this series in order. Avenging Angels: A Lick and a Promise is the fifth installment in the Avenging Angels Series, a spin-off of the Rock Chick Series by Kristen Ashley, and I think it may… Read More
Saturn Returning by Kim Narby Narrated by Tessa Stavers Sapphic Romance. Stands Alone. Saturn Returning by Kim Narby is the first book published by Sapph-Lit. Full disclosure: the owner of Sapph-Lit lives with one of my sister’s kids. She offered me an ARC quite a while ago, but I never got around to reading it, so I purchased the audiobook… 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
New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies Are you in our FB Group, Ana’s Attic After Dark? If you use this list, please consider sharing it with friends or on social media! See my May Recap here with over 250 new book and audiobook releases, and 4 reviews! Wow, June flew by and it was one of my best… Read More
May 2026 Review and Release Recap So, I’ve been dating a new guy and going out so much more that I haven’t had as much time to read and review. I also re-listened to Shield of Sparrows which was almost 20 hours, then I listened to Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry. Those two alone were like 6 regular… 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
Crosby (Portland Wildfire Book 1) by Sawyer Bennett Narrated by Aaron Shedlock and Amanda Stribling Standalone Hockey Romance. First in a series. ALC Received from Author. I work for Sawyer, so I am holding back on an actual rating. I review every book I read for myself so I can go back and refresh my memory later, so this is… Read More
Rites of the Starling (Shield of Sparrows 2) by Devney Perry Duet Narration by Jason Clarke, Samantha Brentmoor and Megan Wicks Fantasy Romance. Book 2 in a series. Does not stand alone. I’m not a huge fantasy reader, but these books are gorgeous, and since I love Devney Perry’s contemporary romances, I decided to give this series a try. I… 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
April was such a busy month for me and my family! Besides all of these amazing book reviews, I went out at least three nights a week with my new boyfriend. Besides the live local music I go to every week, I also saw Santana, Goose, Bruce Springsteen and Graham Nash. I saw Project Hail Mary twice, Tommy 50th Anniversary… Read More
Kace by Sawyer Bennett Narrated by Aiden Snow and Isabel Ruther Book 20 in the Pittsburgh Titans Series, but can stand alone. Kace is the last standalone in the Pittsburgh Titans Series, and I’m sad that the team I’ve gotten to know is coming to an end. I work for Sawyer and received these audiobooks on a complimentary basis, so… Read More
Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner Narrated by Hannah Chiclana and Walker Williams Contemporary Romance. Stands Alone. Thank you to Hambright PR for an early copy for review purposes. This post contains affiliate links. “This? You and me?” His hands cradle my face, forcing me to look at him, and I swear I die and am born again in the depth… 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 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
All to Play For by Josie Juniper Narrated by Cecily Foster and Gary Furlong Book 3 in the Frontrunners F1 Romance Series. Can stand alone. Thank you NetGalley and Forever for the early review copy. This post contains affiliate links, but it never affects my review. I love a good F1 romance. I’m obsessed with the sport and have a… 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
March was a rough month for me. I was sick the entire month and still have remnants of a sinus infection. I have also started dating someone and I am spending some of my free time with him instead of my computer, so I only got to 4 reviews in March. This month I have tickets to 8 concerts! I… 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
Kissing The Sky by Lisa Patton Narrated by Hallie Ricardo Historical Romance. Stands Alone. “Like atoms and molecules, music binds people together, no matter what kind of family they grow up in. Or what they look like. Black, white, brown, yellow, or red. Music is the golden thread of commonality that joins us all. It’s our universal language, our perfect… Read More
Perfect In Every Way (Manors and Mysteries Book 2) by Kristen Ashley Narrated by Stella Bloom I received an arc of this book, but I had no obligation to review it. Kristen Ashley has been my favorite author for about 15 years now, and I absolutely love her writing style. There is something about the way her writing affects me… Read More
Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles Narrated in duet by Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor, with Sebastian York, Adam Gold, Teddy Hamilton and Connor Crais. Standalone. First in a new series of romantic suspense books. Thank you to Catherine Cowles and her team for the opportunity to listen to this early. This post contains affiliate links. She’s done it… Read More
