Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
Finding Storm by Samantha Towle Standalone in a series. Samantha Towle’s The Storm Series has been a consistent favorite since it came out, so of course I was thrilled when Finding Storm was released and swiped it right up. I’m so happy to say that I wasn’t disappointed at all! Storm is living in the shadow of his late father, Jonny… Read More
Closer by Kylie Scott Standalone Novella in the Stage Dive Series Closer by Kylie Scott is a novella spinoff of her popular Stage Dive series, one of my favorite rock star series, but it can be read alone. Like most 1001 Dark Nights books, it is meant to be a taste of the author’s writing and the series. Bonus points… Read More
Man Hands by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby Narrated by Erin Mallon and Luke Daniels Standalone-1st in a related series. I have had Man Hands by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby on my Kindle and on audio for so long. Then Raegan read it and couldn’t stop gushing about it. So after a particularly emotional (read: GUTTED ME) book, I… Read More
Lessons from a One Night Stand (The Baileys Book 1) by Piper Rayne Narrated by Tanya Eby and Tim Paige 1st Standalone in a closely related series. Looking for a quick review? Scroll down to the Down & Dirty! I had Lessons from a One Night Stand by Piper Rayne on my TBR list for a while and just couldn’t… Read More
Instant Gratification by Lauren Blakely Full cast narration, starring Andi Arndt and Shane East Stands alone well, but closely ties to the rest of the series. I feel like I write the same review for each Lauren Blakely audiobook, because how many ways can you say that she is a genius? How many ways can you say you LOVED it?… Read More
Letters to Molly (Mayson Jar Book 2) by Devney Perry Narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Jillian Macie 2nd in a Related Series, Can Stand Alone. Contemporary Romance. After reading The Birthday List by Devney Perry, I had to read Letters to Molly immediately, even though they can both stand alone (though I highly recommend reading in order). I needed to… Read More
The Birthday List by Devney Perry Narrated by Melissa Moran and Jeremy York Standalone First in a Related Series. Contemporary Romance. I’m so glad I picked up this wonderfully unique and emotional story. The Birthday List by Devney Perry was heartbreaking, romantic, fun, heartwarming, and hopeful. So many books nowadays remind you of others, and The Birthday List truly stood… Read More
Playing For Keeps by Kendall Ryan Narrated by Jason Clarke and Virginia Rose First Standalone in a Related Series. Sports Romance. Playing for Keeps by Kendall Ryan was a light, fun and sexy escape. A perfect poolside read or great listen for a long drive. There was nothing overly memorable or unique about it, in fact, when I first started… Read More
Black Sheep and White Knight: The Dirty Mafia Duet by Meghan March Narrated by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt Contemporary Romance Duet Passion, love, action, suspense. The Dirty Mafia Duet by Meghan March brings it all. There are very few authors that I will commit to duets and trilogies for, But Meghan March is one of them. She’s on my… Read More
Getting Played (Getting Some 2) by Emma Chase Narrated by Andi Arndt and Zachary Webber Romantic Comedy. Standalone part of a connected series. Emma Chase never disappoints! I grabbed Getting Played as soon as it came out, and loved it, but I fell so far behind on reviews, that I didn’t end up reviewing it. Since I review everything I… Read More
Hollywood Playboy by Natasha Madison Narrated by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross Standalone in a series. Contemporary Romance “He’s beautiful, but it’s nothing new. After all, he’s Hollywood’s golden boy.” Tyler Becket is about to embark on a month-long press junket around the world to promote his new movie, and some of the world’s top reporters are invited along on… Read More
Reel Love by Julie A. Richman Standalone Contemporary Romance I love books where the movie star falls for the regular girl, and I love books that tie into the book world. Reel Love by Julie A. Richman was a perfect blend of both. Its unique storyline is so timely and relevant, and Julie’s beautiful and unique descriptions kept me fully… Read More
Nine by T.M. Frazier Standalone spin-off of The King Series. Gritty Contemporary Romance “Sometimes you gotta burn shit to the ground to appreciate the beauty in the ashes.” Every book was starting to run together. I had to put down a few books recently because they had the same trope as one I was listening to. Then Nine by T.M…. Read More
Inspired by Jessica Florence Contemporary Romance. Standalone. Jessica Florence has written a self-help book disguised as a romance novel. Or is it a romance novel and self-help book all-in-one? Well, I for one, always want to read self-help books, but never do because I would rather read romance, so with INSPIRED by Jessica Florence, I killed two birds with one… Read More
Can’t Text This by Teagan Hunter Narrated by Emma Wilder and Rudy Sanda 3rd in a Series of Related Standalones. Romantic Comedy I am in love with the Texting series! Texting, emails or messaging is my favorite form of banter in a book, so this series is right up my alley. “Hi Monty. Wanna see my python?” Monty is a… Read More
The Mister by E.L. James Narrated by Dominic Thorburn, Jessica O’Hara-Baker Contemporary Romance. Currently a standalone, but a little open-ended for a follow-up. I loved Fifty Shades. Sure, there were some issues, but overall, how the books made me FEEL overruled everything. E.L. James changed my life in many ways, so it was with a bit of trepidation that I… Read More
The Dating Proposal by Lauren Blakely Narrated Duet Style by Andi Arndt & Sebastian York with a Bonus Story Narrated by Jason Clarke & Andi Arndt Standalone Romcom I’m so glad Lauren Blakely explains at the beginning of The Dating Proposal that this was a complete rewrite of one of her older books, Trophy Husband, or I would have thought… Read More
Nobody Does It Better by Lauren Blakely Performed by Joe Arden and Erin Mallon. Additional parts performed by Andi Arndt, Jason Clarke, RC Bray, Carly Robins, Savannah Peachwood and Virginia Rose. A Collection of novellas follows the main story. Nobody Does It Better is the 3rd standalone in a related series. Nobody Does it Better by Lauren Blakely is Vanessa… Read More
Meet Cute by Helena Hunting Standalone Contemporary Romance (Don’t want to know about the story? Skip down to the Likes & Dislikes and Down & Dirty) I have been on a 6-week reading hiatus (though I have been devouring audiobooks), and Meet Cute by Helena Hunting was a good one to break my hiatus. Infinitely readable, I gobbled it up… Read More
Book Boyfriend by Claire Kingsley Narrated by Stephan Dexter and Maxine Mitchell Standalone 1st in a series of related. Romantic Comedy. Oh, how I enjoy books that give a nod to Romancelandia! The book world is basically my life. Most of my friends are fellow romance lovers, and I have been blogging for over 7 years. So when I saw… Read More
One Cruel Night and Cruel Money by KA Linde Book & Audiobook Review Narrated by Virginia Rose and Stephen Dexter A prequel and the first in a trilogy. I began listening to Cruel Money by KA Linde and just felt like I was missing something, so I did a little research and saw that there was a prequel, so I… Read More
Next In Line by Amy Daws Narrated by Erin Mallon and Teddy Hamilton Romantic Comedy Standalone in a Related Series I loved Wait With Me by Amy Daws and was so excited when Next In Line released on audio. Next in Line is about Sam, the soon-to-be owner of Tires Tires Tires. Sam is a hard-working, down-to-earth good guy who… Read More
Best Laid Plans by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Erin Mallon and Joe Arden (Duet style) Standalone Romantic Comedy Shirtless, sweaty and covered with cheese, Lauren Blakely made me fall in love with another one of her heroes. This time it’s Gabe the firefighter. Lauren Blakely releases so many books, and she uses the friends-to-lovers trope a lot. She has also… Read More
Luck of the Devil (The Forge Trilogy Book 2) by Meghan March Narrated by Joe Arden and Erin Mallon Contemporary Romance/Suspense. Does not stand alone. *Spoiler/Story Free* Holy Sh!t. Meghan March has outdone herself with The Forge Trilogy. I absolutely loved the first book in the series, Deal with the Devil, and you must read that first (see my review)…. Read More
