Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
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 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 or listen to, and because 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
Good Time by Jana Aston Narrated by Erin Mallon Romantic Comedy. Standalone in a Related Series I ‘legiterally’ had such a GOOD TIME listening to this that I am already trying to see when I can fit in listening again, because this is a book I have to repeat when I need a silly, giggly, fun time. I absolutely LOVED… Read More
Repeat by Kylie Scott Narrated by Andi Arndt Standalone. Second Chance Romance. Repeat by Kylie Scott was a departure from her normal style and an interesting premise. Available audio first with Andi Arndt narrating, I couldn’t wait to listen to this. Opening with Clementine Johns, who, after a vicious attack from a mugger, has lost all personal memories, I knew I… Read More
His Package by Penelope Bloom Holiday Romcom. 4th Standalone in a series. His Package by Penelope Bloom was the last of the 2018 Christmas season for me, and I am so glad it ended on a high note! I loved this book, and I can’t wait to go back and read the previous books, His Banana, Her Cherry, and His… Read More
Do You Feel It Too? By Nicola Rendell Narrated by CJ Bloom and Rock Engle Romantic Comedy Standalone Shimmy Bang Sparkle by Nicola Rendell was a top favorite for the year (see my review) so I couldn’t wait to read Do You Feel It Too? and I wasn’t disappointed! Another unique and sexy premise, it was a refreshing change from all… Read More
Permission (Perversion Series 3) by TM Frazier 3rd in a Now-Completed Trilogy. “Rage. Revenge. Redemption” As much as I wanted to read Permission by TM Frazier, I almost didn’t want to read it, because that would mean the end of Grim & Trick’s story. I’ve loved this series so much I didn’t want to let go. I was also a… Read More
The Sin Trilogy by Meghan March: Richer Than Sin, Guilty as Sin, Reveling in Sin Narrated by Erin Mallon and Joe Arden Contemporary Romance Trilogy Must Read in Order It’s been a while since I read a Meghan March book, but every time I do, I wonder why I don’t read more of her books. The Sin Trilogy was SO… Read More
