Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
The Proposal Play by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Vanessa Edwin and Robert Hatchet Book 3 in the Love and Hockey Series, but each can stand alone. Thank you to Lauren Blakely and her team for providing me an early copy for review purposes. This post contains affiliate links, but reviews are always my honest, unbiased opinion. “Love’s like hockey, you… Read More
All The Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles Narrated by Andi Arndt and Sebastian York Standalone (for now) Romantic Suspense Thank you to Catherine Cowles and Net Galley for an advanced copy of this book for review purposes. Though this post contains affiliate links, they do not influence my opinions of the book. If you’ve looked at my “Best of the… Read More
It’s my 13th year of doing this list. I read 110 books in 2024 and had 10 5-star reads, 6 4.75-star reads, and 14 4.5-star reads. Honestly, all of these were my favorites of the year, there may have been a small reason to not give 5-stars, but I still loved them to pieces. I wasn’t going to list the… Read More
It’s the seventh night of Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve. These are my last reviews of the year. I wish there were more Hanukkah books on audio, because I had hoped to fit a few more in. But as I’m seeing everyone’s end-of-year recaps I realize I better catch up on that! One Night Two Holidays: A Christmas and Hanukkah… Read More
It’s already 5 days after Christmas, so I am finishing out my Christmas reading for 2024 with short reviews. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I’ll Be Home… by Tate James & Heather Long Narrated by Michelle Sparks and Lucas Webley I was in the mood for a dark and dirty Christmas listen, so I picked up I’ll Be Home…… Read More
Yours Truly (Part of Your World, Book 2) by Abby Jimenez Standalone in a related series. Emotional Romantic Comedy. “We’re all a little broken, Briana. We are a mosaic…There are parts of us that are colorful and dark and jagged and beautiful. And I love every piece of you. Even the ones you wish didn’t exist.” After falling in love… Read More
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Narrated by Patti Murin and Jon Root Standalone Contemporary Romance “When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with someone, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” I’m wrapping up my year by reading and listening to some of the most hyped books to… Read More
Under the Mistletoe Collection | Audiobook Review The Under The Mistletoe Collection is a collection of 5 Amazon original short stories about Christmas. They are included in KU in both the Kindle and audible versions. The narration was fantastic on all of them, and they all have open door spice. Cruel Winter With You by Ali Hazelwood Narrated by Vivienne… Read More
Funny Story by Emily Henry Narrated by Julia Whelan Standalone Contemporary Romance Funny Story by Emily Henry is one of those super-hyped books I wanted to cross off my list before the end of the year. I’ve read three of her books before and enjoyed them all, but I still don’t quite get why they’re so hyped. They’re solid 4-4.5… Read More
Fake It ’til You Sleigh It by Mélisa Ryun Standalone, Open-Door Christmas Romance Mélisa Ryun is a husband-and-wife writing duo who kindly offered me an ARC of Fake It ’til You Sleigh It. I don’t usually read many physical books (I’m an audiobook girlie), and I had a pile of beta reads on my plate, but I promised I’d give… Read More
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
Click to go to my 2024 Annual Christmas Romance Book List with all of the new for 2024 releases and links to all of my favorites from years past. Click to go to my 2024 Annual Hanukkah Romance Book List wath all of the new and classic Hanukkah Romances
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
Hanukkah Romance Novels 2024 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 2024 Christmas Romance list. I also have a full list of Jewish Romance Novels that you can check out right here. 1/2/25 Purchase Review Purchase Review audio only Purchase Review Purchase… 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 2024 3: ALL of the Christmas books I have read over the years with their star ratings and… 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
