Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
Welcome to Chrismukkah 2015! This is my fourth Chrismukkah celebration since I started Ana’s Attic. I do something different each year. This year, I will be featuring an author each night with a giveaway and something exclusive, from an extra scene, to an interview, to a favorite holiday memory, a poem, or just a list of favorite books. Make sure… Read More
Forbid Me (Good Ol’ Boys 2) by M. Robinson Adult Contemporary, Interconnected Standalone Angsty, Sexy, Fun, Forbidden, Alpha, Yummy. Forbid Me by M. Robinson was all of those things. Forbid Me is, according to the author, a full standalone. But the whole “Good ol’ boys” crew was introduced in Complicate Me, and I think that Forbid me would have been… Read More
Sexy, forbidden, angsty life-long loves. The Good Ol’ Boys are Adult Contemporary interconnected standalones. Complicate Me: The Good Ol’ Boys by M. Robinson t was complicated, it was also just the beginning. A decision. A simple choice. There is always that one moment in life where things could have been different. That one moment where you could have chosen a path that would… Read More
REVIEW RECAP November 9: A Novel by Colleen Hoover See my full spoiler free review here or read my mini review below: Meeting up once a year on the same date sounds like a really good basis for a romance novel. If you fictionalized our story, I’d add it to the top of my TBR.” Colleen Hoover’s brilliant writing filled with… Read More
Reaper’s Fall (Reaper’s MC #5) Adult Contemporary MC book. Interconnected Standalones. The Reaper’s MC Series by Joanna Wylde has been a favorite series from the beginning, so I couldn’t wait to start reading Reaper’s Fall. But then it took me nearly 2 weeks to read. TWO WEEKS! Books never take me that long. I can’t quite put my finger on… Read More
Never Let You Go by Katy Regnery New Adult Standalone, part of an unrelated, unconnected series. Never Let You Go by Katy Regnery is one of those epic books that stick with you a long time. It is the second in a series of completely unrelated standalones based on fairytales, this one is based on Hansel and Gretel. 13 year… Read More
Changing Course (Wrecked and Ruined 1) by Aly Martinez Adult Contemporary. Standalone. Aly Martinez sure knows how to deliver the feels in a super unique story. I enjoyed the audio version of Changing Course because it was narrated by both male and female, and I enjoyed both of their voices. Brett and his friend Caleb are hot young cops. One… Read More
Perfectly Imperfect by Harper Sloan Adult Contemporary Standalone Perfectly Imperfect by Harper Sloan is an intensely personal book both for Harper and myself. You see, #IamWillow. Willow was perhaps the most relatable character I have ever had the pleasure of “meeting” in a book. I think everyone can find a little of themselves in this book, but for me it… Read More
Hollywood Dirt by Alessandra Torre Standalone Contemporary Romance Hollywood Dirt by Alessandra Torre has one of my favorite themes. A hot movie star with an ordinary girl. Sounds formulaic, right? Nope, it was anything but. I read this book right before and after surgery so it has been a while, yet it stuck in my head pretty well. Cole Masten, Hollywood… Read More
Reapers & Bastards: An Anthology by Joanna Wylde 4 stories in the Reapers world. Can stand alone. Erotic MC Joanna Wylde’s MC Series, Reapers, and the spin-off Silver Bastards, is one of my favorite series. Reapers and Bastards is a collection of short stories (one is a bit longer) and some cute recipes and tips. This can be read whether… Read More
Pucked Series by Helena Hunting Funny, Sexy Contemporary Romance Series PUCKED (The PUCKED Series Book 1) by Helena Hunting With a famous NHL player for a stepbrother, Violet Hall is well acquainted with the playboy reputation of many a hockey star. So of course she isn’t interested in legendary team captain Alex Waters or his pretty, beat-up face and rock-hard… Read More
November 9: A Novel by Colleen Hoover New Adult Standalone Colleen Hoover. I swear that lady is a genius. I have been a fan since Slammed was released, and think she is an absolutely brilliant writer. I am not usually a big fan of New Adult. With an 18 year old son, some of it just hits too close. Plus… Read More
October was a rough month for me since I spent most of the month recovering from surgery I did read some amazing books, but haven’t finished all the reviews yet. OCTOBER REVIEWS This is one of the best reading months I have EVER had, and I just finished reading November 9 by Colleen Hoover which was epic, so the streak is not ending! Baking… Read More
Baking & Babies (Chocoholics #3) by Tara Sivec Romantic Comedy. Standalone storyline, but you should read the others to fully know the characters. Disclaimer: NO BABIES WERE BAKED in this book. The author may have been baked, the characters may have gotten baked (Grandma!), but there were no babies near ovens. OK, moving on. It’s no secret that Tara Sivec… Read More
Walk Through Fire (Chaos 4) by Kristen Ashley Contemporary Biker Romance. Can stand alone, but better read in order. I’m starting to feel like a broken record, but Kristen Ashley has done it again! Walk Through Fire is a nice and long, sweet, sexy, super emotional and totally engrossing second chance romance. This is High and Millie’s story. Given my… Read More
Altered State by Ella Dominguez Erotic Psychological Thriller. Standalone Warning: Contains detailed sexual encounters & profanity. Intended for readers aged 18+. Beauty lies in the truth. A wife with a thirst for revenge desperately trying to save her marriage while hiding in the shadows of her memories… A woman with questionable intentions, a sketchy past and a taste for unavailable… Read More
Wicked Fall by Sawyer Bennett Erotic Romance. First in a Series of Standalones. Wicked Fall by Sawyer Bennett was a great combination of super hot and sexy, sweet and romantic, and light and easy. Did I say HOT???? Woolf is a rich, hot Wyoming rancher who had to take over his father’s oil and cattle business when he died. Though he… Read More
Sweet Obsession by J. Daniels Contemporary Romance. Third in a Series, Can Stand Alone Have you ever fell head over heels in love with an author? Well I have and it’s totally for J Daniels. Not only did she suck me into her vortex of sexy number nerds and hot police officers but now she’s got me feeling frisky for… Read More
Sweet Addiction and Sweet Possession by J. Daniels Adult Contemporary. Sweet Addiction can stand alone, but you must read it first if you want to read Sweet Possession. I had had Sweet Addiction on my kindle forever. I love the cover so I know it was there, and, of course, I never got to it (or 2,000 others). But when… Read More
BREAKING HIM by R.K. Lilley Contemporary Romance. First in a Duo. Does not stand alone. R.K. Lilley is on my short list of authors that I read no matter what. So I didn’t read the blurb for Breaking Him and went in with no preconceptions. And even though I wasn’t really able to read much due to surgery, I still… Read More
Madame X by Jasinda Wilder Contemporary, Erotic Romance/Suspense. First in a trilogy. WOW. I can’t remember the last time I checked out of life to read a book from start to finish. Despite my post-brain-surgery headache, I just could not put Madame X by Jasinda Wilder down. In fact, I was so enthralled, so engrossed, I didn’t take notes, or… Read More
Tied Together by Z.B. Heller M/M Romantic Comedy Standalone To start off the review, I must qualify this with the fact that I am not normally an m/m fan. Nor have I read the Moxie books by ZB Heller beyond a short story. But the promos were so cute, and I just love Zolie, so I wanted to get out… Read More
The Sweet Addiction Series by J. Daniels Adult Contemporary. Book 2 must be read after book 1, but book 1 can stand alone. Book 3 can stand alone. Sweet Addiction by J. Daniels From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, J. Daniels Wedding hookups never amount to anything. Those who partake in this wicked little activity know the rules…. Read More
Forget by N.A. Alcorn 1st in a series, does not stand alone. Contemporary Romance. Dear Brooke Sawyer, We need to be best friends. I mean, I know you already have an amazing bestie in Lindsay, but can I horn in on that goodness? Maybe a bestie threesome? I can’t even begin to explain the levels we would connect on. Let’s… Read More
