Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
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
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Narrated by Ray Porter Standalone Science Fiction This review may contain slight character spoilers, but I won’t spoil the climax or ending. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. I’m a romance girlie, but I’m into space. I love Star Trek, I have a telescope, and I get notifications for every Florida rocket launch so… Read More
So My Ex-Boyfriend Is a Serial Killer by Kylie Scott Narrated by Andi Arndt Standalone Contemporary Romance I’ve enjoyed Kylie Scott’s books in the past, and while browsing the Audible Plus catalog I came across So My Ex-Boyfriend Is a Serial Killer. It was a quick listen that I finished in one day last month. The downside is that it… Read More
I love holiday books! Every December I read almost all holiday books. This list has 3 parts. 1: This year’s books I have read and reviewed, plus the ones I plan to read (which will change). 2: The new Christmas Books for 2025 3: ALL of the Christmas books I have read over the years with their star ratings and… 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
Love Me Stalk Me by Laura Bishop Light Stalker Romance. Stands alone, but a second book is coming. Thank you NetGalley for an early copy for review. This post contains affiliate links. “Goddamn, pretty girl, you look like something I should get on my knees and pray for.” I’m a romcom girl, but I’ve been enjoying the rise of dark… Read More
Hanukkah Romance Novels 2025 Please let me know if you have others to add to the list. If you are looking for Christmas novels, take a look at my 2025 Christmas Romance list. I also have a full list of Jewish Romance Novels that you can check out right here, currently being updated. Ana’s Attic is a participant in the… 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
My Vampire Plus One by Jenna Levine Narrated by Daniel Henning and Helen Laser Second in a connected series, better if read in order. I really enjoyed My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine, the first in the My Vampires Series, but I honestly couldn’t picture Reginald the prankster as a romantic hero. In my head he looked like… Read More
Start Us Up (The Park Avenue Promise, Book 1) by Lexi Blake Narrated by Kitty Bang First standalone in an interconnected series. Women’s Fiction/Romance. I received Start Us Up by Lexi Blake in a swag bag at a book con last year and finally got around to reading it after getting it signed at another book con in Montana this… Read More
The Holiday Post by LB Dunbar Narrated by Erin Mallon and Oliver Highpoint Standalone in a multi-author holiday series. Thank you to Hambright PR for an ALC for review The Hideaway Harbor Series features six original Christmas novels by six different authors, all set in the same cozy coastal town. The Holiday Post by LB Dunbar is the only one… Read More
Formula Dreams by Sawyer Bennett Narrated by Sean Masters and Kitt Swann 4th standalone in an interconnected series. Thank you Sawyer for an early copy for review. Full disclosure: I do some PA work for Sawyer, but I try very hard to not let that affect my reviews. Still, there may be unconscious bias. This review contains affiliate links. We’re… 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
My Year of Really Bad Dates by Rachel J. Lithgow Thank you Booksparks and NetGalley for this early review copy. This post contains affiliate links. I don’t usually reach for memoirs. I live firmly in the romance and women’s fiction section, where someone eventually gets a happy ending. But the blurb for My Year of Really Bad Dates by Rachel… Read More
Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger Narrated by Connor Crais, Veronica Pace, and Tara Langella Standalone Gothic Romance/Horror Thank you NetGalley for the ARC and ALC. My reviews are always 100% honest. This post contains affiliate links. “Blackthorns don’t need therapy—we make other people need therapy.” A few years ago, I requested Pen Pal on NetGalley even though it was totally outside… Read More
October was a good month! I wish I could read and review faster. I reviewed 7 books (if you count the Scared Sexy collection as one), I DNFd one book, and read 6 more I haven’t reviewed yet (but 3 reviews are almost done). Once again, my favorites for the month are from Meghan Quinn, Lauren Blakely and Catherine Cowles–3… Read More
Just This Once by Lena Hendrix Narrated by Aiden Snow and Samantha Summers Contemporary Small-Town Romance | Book 1 in the King Family Series (connected to the Sullivan Family series) I picked up Just This Once by Lena Hendrix without realizing it’s set in the same world as The Sullivan Family series, and I really wish I’d known that going… 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
Scared Sexy Collection Amazon Originals from Ali Hazelwood, Christina Lauren, JT Geissinger, Ruby Dixon, Katee Robert and Kimberly Lemming The Scared Sexy collection is another collection from Amazon of short, themed stories, available in both ebook and audiobook for free with Prime and Kindle Unlimited. Since these are novellas, I go in with lower expectations and judge them differently than… Read More
Secret Haven by Catherine Cowles Narrated by Connor Crais and Stella Hunter The 6th and final book in the Sparrow Falls Series. The romance stands alone, but it’s so much better if you read the series in order. Romantic Suspense. Thank you to Catherine Cowles and her team for an early copy of Secret Haven for review. My reviews are… Read More
All Too Well (Ember Falls 1) by Corinne Michaels Narrated by Vanessa Edwin and Connor Crais Contemporary Romance. First in a series of related standalones. I picked up All Too Well by Corinne Michaels before seeing her in Montana because, honestly, those paperbacks with sprayed edges are just gorgeous and I needed them signed. Even though I haven’t read a… Read More
Love Me Today by A.L. Jackson Narrated by Andi Arndt and Joe Arden Contemporary Romance with Suspense. I love romantic suspense, grumpy/sunshine, and especially single dad or guardian tropes. So Love Me Today by A.L. Jackson fell perfectly into that category. I was going to Montana for a book signing and was trying to read as many authors there as… Read More
Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn Samantha Brentmoor and Teddy Hamilton perform this audiobook in duet narration, with JF Harding, Vanessa Edwin, Robert Hatchet, and Shane East in supporting roles. How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn was a 2024 favorite. Before reading, I didn’t realize that Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal was set in the same… Read More
September 2025 Review and Release Recap September was a busy month for me, but a great one! I pretty much loved every book I read, which is rare, and I went to Montana and saw so many amazing authors and narrators, including 3 of my top 6 authors: Kristen Ashley, Catherine Cowles and Sawyer Bennett, and so many narrators including… Read More
