Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
The Winning Formula by Cara Veloce Narrated by Maddy MacRae and Ryan Corr With Aaron Jeffery, Tai Hara, Alison McGirr, Annie Maynard, Lucy Bell, Tom Conroy, Julian Garner, and Vince Colosimo Exclusively on Audible. First in a series but stands alone. The Winning Formula by Cara Velace is another example of why I love these made-for-Audible books. There is a… Read More
Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws Full cast duet narration by Erin Mallon and Conner Crais with Emma Wilder & Teddy Hamilton. Book 4 in the Mountain Men Matchmaker Series. Can stand alone but I recommend reading in order. Bad Boy Era is the final book in the Mountain Men Matchmaker series by Amy Daws, and we finally get Everly’s… Read More
I’ve Got a Crush on You by Lauren Blakely Duet Narration by Vanessa Edwin & Connor Crais Feel Good Romance. Easily stands alone but is #2 in the series. Early Copy received from the publisher. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Lauren Blakely has been one of my favorite authors for over a decade, and I have more than 70… 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
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
It Seemed Like a Good Idea by Lauren Blakely Narrated in duet by Erin Mallon and J.F. Harding RomCom. Stands Alone. First in the Darling Springs Series. Thank you to Lauren Blakely and her team for an early review copy. This post contains affiliate links. Lauren Blakely has been one of my favorite authors for over ten years. I’ve listened… Read More
Improbable Meet Cute Second Chances I grab all of the Amazon romance novella series. I think they are fun little reads, even though they never live up to full-length books. Both the kindle and audiobooks are free in Kindle Unlimited, and the ebooks are free with Prime! I will say, this was my favorite romance collection of the four I’ve… Read More
Just for the Cameras by Meghan Quinn Narrated in duet by Connor Crais and Emma Wilder, with a full cast featuring Teddy Hamilton, JF Harding, Jason Clarke, Stella Hunter, and Samantha Brentmoor Stands alone, first in a related series. Thank you to Meghan Quinn and her team for the early ALC. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Meghan Quinn has… Read More
Honeymoon Phase by Amy Daws Duet Narration by Erin Mallon and Teddy Hamilton Third in a series of related standalones. Romantic Comedy. Amy Daws never fails to write an entertaining romance. Romcoms are my favorite, and I’ve been loving listening to all of the Fletcher brothers find love. Erin Mallon and Teddy Hamilton narrating in duet made Honeymoon Phase even… Read More
Woman Down by Colleen Hoover Narrated by Sarah Naughton Standalone psychological thriller with some romance. I genuinely don’t understand the hate Colleen Hoover is getting over Woman Down, because as a woman, I could not put this book down. I tried to do my first immersive read, but I kept jumping ahead, and honestly, if the narrator had gone any… Read More
Home Sweet Holidays Collection I love picking up these cute little holiday short story collections from Amazon. I’m not entirely sure why, because a lot of them have earned some of my lowest ratings. I assume Amazon gives the authors a strict word count, and that’s a tough box to write in. It’s often harder than delivering a fully fleshed-out… 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
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
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
Boomerangers by Heather M. Orgeron Narrated by Jillian Macie and Eric Michael Summerer Stands alone perfectly but there is a second book, Doppelbanger. The only books I’d read from Heather Orgeron before were co-written and heartbreaking. Until I saw her at two signings in a row, I had no idea she was funny AF. When she handed out dancing penis… Read More
The Flirting Game by Lauren Blakely Duet Narration by Sean Masters & Brooke Bloomingdale Last in a related series but stands alone perfectly As someone who ‘says’ I don’t love hockey romance, Lauren Blakely has proven me a liar with her whole Love & Hockey series. Admittedly, Lauren never really fails me, but there was something about this series that… Read More
Sweet Regret by K. Bromberg Narrated by Stella Hunter and Ryan West Standalone in a series. There may be some minor spoilers in this review, especially if you didn’t read the full blurb. “Your different is your beautiful, Shug. It always has been for me. It always will be for me.” When K. Bromberg mentioned to me that Sweet Regret… Read More
Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn Performed by Erin Mallon, Teddy Hamilton, and Stephen Dexter Standalone summer romcom (for now). My thanks to Meghan’s 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
Smooth Sailing: Wild West MC, Book 3 by Kristen Ashley Narrated by Stella Bloom, Joseph Discher & James Lurie While the romance in this book stands alone, the rest of the book does not. Thank you to Kristen Ashley and her team for supplying a complimentary copy for review. Neither this or any ads EVER affect my reviews. Ana’s Attic… 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
Twisted Knight by K. Bromberg Narrated by Patrick Zeller and Victoria Connolly First in a Contemporary Romance trilogy. Does NOT stand alone. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, Macmillan Audio, 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 Amazon affiliate links. As… Read More
Out of Control (Full Throttle #4) by K. Bromberg Narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Stefanie Kay Formula 1 Romance. 4th in a Connected Series but can stand alone. Better if read in order. I am so sad that K. Bromberg’s Full Throttle Series is over. Out of Control was the last in the series, and it was a perfect read… Read More
Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen | Audiobook Review Narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan Standalone Black Contemporary Romance As a single plus-sized woman I was so excited to read Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen. *I got an audio ALC from Macmillan Audio* and listened on a trip and forgot to review it when I returned, so it’s been close to… Read More
