Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
All the Time in the World by Cara Bastone Full-cast narration with sound effects. Audible Plus exclusive. Starring Emily Bader & Lewis Pullman With Josh Hurley, James Lurie, Merissa Czyz, Marc Vietor, and L.J. Ganser. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links These little Audible Originals from Cara Bastone have ended up on my year-end favorites lists a few times. They’re… 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
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
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
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
My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine Narrated by Gilli Messer Standalone in a series. Paranormal Romcom. Kristen Ashley, one of my favorite authors, posted a rec for My Roommate is a Vampire and My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine. My maiden name is Levine, plus there was a Jewish character, so my finger couldn’t click fast enough. I’m… Read More
Nights Fall (Four Realms 1) by Kristen Ashley Paranormal/Fantasy/SciFi. The romance stands alone, but the series and story continues with another couple. I recieved an early copy for review. This does not affect my rating. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. “We were four, and two, and only one. Forever intertwined. Forever the others.” When the surprise ARC of Nights… Read More
Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor. Romantic Fantasy. First in a series. Does not stand alone. Now in development for a movie. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I purchased the book and audiobook myself. I read (listened to) Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry about two months ago and waited too long to write my… Read More
Screwed by CD Reiss A Sentient Object Romance novella I requested an early copy to review. This does not affect my rating. This post contains affiliate links. I saw Screwed: A Sentient Object Romance in my feed and requested it immediately because it sounded like ridiculous fun. I’m not a regular CD Reiss reader since morally grey characters aren’t usually… Read More
Anywhen by Beth Duke Narrated by Amy McFadden Historical Scifi Romance. Stands alone. I was sent a surprise paperback of the book for review, but purchased the audiobook and KU book myself instead. All reviews contain my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links. “While you were playing, you could feel the presence of invisible time travelers from the future… Read More
Gilded Blood Series by Rachel Rener Narrated by Tara Novie, with a small part by Logan McAllister and the author Full Series (4 books) Urban Fantasy RomCom I don’t read a lot of fantasy. Maybe two series a year, plus a few scattered paranormal books. But when I saw a table of gorgeous pink leather-bound books with silver edges at… Read More
Bride by Ali Hazelwood Narrated by Thérèse Plummer and Will Damron “You’re not a problem, Misery. You’re a privilege.” I have enjoyed Ali Hazelwood’s books in the past, and had put Deep End on hold at my library. After a recommendation, grabbed Bride by Ali Hazelwood while I waited. I think I knew at one point, but I had forgotten… Read More
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Narrated by Rebecca Soler, with Teddy Hamilton, Jasmin Walker and Justis Bolding Romantasy, Book 3 of 5 I’m not a regular fantasy reader, but when I requested the ALC for Fourth Wing, I had a feeling it would be something special—even though I didn’t realize it was about dragons! At first, I thought it wasn’t… Read More
Wish I Were Here by Melissa Wiesner Standalone Women’s Fiction/ Romance Releases 10/15/24 My thanks to Netgalley and Forever 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. I picked up Wish I Were Here by Melissa Wiesner on NetGalley as soon… Read More
Fate of a Royal by Meagan Brandy and Amo Jones Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Aubrey Vincent Part 1 of 2, New Adult Fantasy I was going to a signing where Amo Jones and Meagan Brandy were going to be signing and I like the occasional Romantasy, so Fate of a Royal by Amo Jones and Meagan Brandy seemed like a… Read More
Maybe This Time by Cara Bastone Narrated by Zoe Chao and Noah Reid plus a full cast with sound effects and Dolby Atmos. Standalone Audlible Exclusive Cara Bastone’s audiobooks have been on my favorite lists for the past few years. They are written for audio, and the sound effects add to the story, but that’s not what makes them special,… Read More
Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan Narrated by Shane East and Saskia Maarleveld Standalone, Magical Realism ”Enemies it is,” Clark said, all crisp consonants and barely leashed scorn. “Do your worst.” Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan was on a lot of people’s Best of 2023 list, and I am working my way through some of the most hyped books… Read More
Switched by Sarah Ready Narrated by Kelsey Navarro Foster and James Anderson Foster Magical realism. Second in a series but stands alone. 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. I grabbed Switched by… Read More
2 Closed-Door Christmas Romance Audiobook Reviews Almost Like Being In Love by Sariah Wilson Narrated by Paula Nederhorst Almost Like Being In Love by Sariah Wilson was a holiday novella that was free in Kindle Unlimited. This one is by far the most memorable of the year’s Christmas reads, and I think I may like it more now, a few… Read More
The Covenant Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout Narrated by Justine Eyre Full Fantasy Series Review If you are looking for a series to give you that Fourth Wing feeling but not be too similar, you should check out The Covenant Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. When one of my readers, Colette, messaged me and told me that this entire series… Read More
Iron Flame: Empyrean, Book 2 by Rebecca Yarros Narrated by Rebecca Soler with Teddy Hamilton Romantic Fantasy, Book 2 of 5. Must be read in order. “The first year is when some of us lose our lives. The second year is when the rest of us lose our humanity.” I absolutely devoured Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. Right before this… Read More
First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 2nd Grave On The Left by Darynda Jones Charley Davidson Series Books 1 & 2 Narrated by Lorelei King Urban Fantasy, Does Not Stand Alone. Back in 2011 when I was obsessively reading paranormal only, The Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones was at the top of my list, then Fifty Shades… Read More
A Court of Thornes and Roses by Sarah J. Maas I was looking for something different and all I heard about was A Court of Thornes and Roses by Sara J. Maas. I have loved fantasy series in the past, and the way everyone raves about this series made me sure I would love it as well. Unpopular opinion: It… Read More
Both Feet in the Grave: Night Huntress, Book 10 by Jeaniene Frost Narrated by Will Watt Retelling of One Foot In The Grave (Book 2 of Night Huntress Series) from the Male POV. The Night Huntress Series by Jeanine Frost has been my favorite series since 2008. Even when I stopped reading vampire books, this was one series I continued…. Read More
