Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
Making Sense by Lila Rose Standalone, Second in a Related Series. Romantic Comedy. As soon as I saw a book with a chubby older heroine, I grabbed it. I enjoy a book with characters I can truly relate to so I was super excited for Making Sense by Lila Rose. First, heads up: there are some Australian spelling and grammar…. Read More
Fake Fiancée by Ilsa Madden Mills Narrated by Yvonne Syn & Alastair Haynesbridge Standalone Contemporary Romance I wanted to grab a quick standalone from Ilsa Madden Mills before seeing her at Wicked Book Weekend, so I grabbed Fake Fiancée, and I was so excited for it! I am thrilled to say it was just what I was looking for. With… Read More
At The Stroke of Midnight (Naughty Princess Club #1) by Tara Sivec Romantic Comedy. First in a series. Can stand alone. There is a reason why Tara Sivec has been one of my favorite authors for 6 years. Her humor just hits me in exactly the right way, and the friendships she writes are second to none. Have you seen… Read More
Temporary Bliss by BJ Harvey Narrated by Lucy Rivers. Also with Christian Fox. Contemporary Romance. Can stand alone. Published back in 2013, and on my kindle since then, I finally decided to get the audiobook of Temporary Bliss because BJ Harvey is coming to Wicked Book Weekend 2018. I’m so mad I waited 5 years! It was funny, dirty, angsty… Read More
Combust by K. Bromberg Narrated by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt Adult Contemporary. Easily Stands Alone. I started listening to Combust right before the shootings here in Parkland, and I have to give K. Bromberg credit. That book was one of the only things that that helped me escape during one of the darkest times ever. Just like in Cuffed,… Read More
Up In Smoke by T.M. Frazier Gritty Romance. Can Stand Alone. I don’t know how TM Frazier does it to me every time. I don’t really love dark romance, but I don’t really think of TM Frazier’s books as dark, but more gritty. The thing is, there is so much humor woven through that the coarseness and violence never seems… Read More
Day – Hero Society 2 by Jessica Florence Superhero Romance. Does not stand alone, read Dawn first. I read TWO books in a month. I was in a total rut. Then I started Day by Jessica Florence and read it in one day! It’s completely unique, fun, sexy and exciting all in one. “Two broken halves of a soul, made… Read More
Rough Ride: A Chaos Novella by Kristen Ashley Motorcycle Club Book. Marketed as a Standalone, I think it should be read in series order. Most of you all know I am a Kristen Ashley freak. There is this feeling of coming home every time I read a Kristen Ashley book. It kind of soothes me to read them, they seriously… Read More
Murder Notes by Lisa Renee Jones Suspense/Mystery. Part 1. *Early copy provided by the publisher for the purposes of a fair, unbiased review. I love suspense, and I haven’t read it a lot in the past few years so I was excited when the opportunity to review Murder Notes by Lisa Renee Jones came up. I was in dire need… Read More
I Do(n’t) by Leddy Harper Narrated by Lillian Claire & Roberto Scarlato Standalone Romantic Comedy I was so excited the day I Do(n’t) came out on audio! I have been dying to read Leddy Harper, and now that she is signing at Wicked Book Weekend, I was even more excited to read her. Leddy has a talent with comedic timing,… Read More
A Stone in The Sea and Drowning To Breathe (Bleeding Stars 1 & 2) by A.L. Jackson Narrated by Sebastian York & Andi Arndt Books 1 & 2 in a series. These two are a duet. Rock Star Contemporary Romance. I have had A Stone in The Sea by A.L Jackson in my audible library for years. Something made me… Read More
The Thing About Love by Kim Karr Standalone Emotional Romantic Comedy The Thing About Love by Kim Karr has everything I love in a romance novel. It was funny, emotional and sexy. I think maybe this book was a case of “It’s not you, it’s me.” Because it took me more than THREE WEEKS to read. A lot of that… Read More
Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin Narrated by Nelson Hobbs and Stephanie Rose Interrelated standalone book, Standalone movie. I reviewed the audiobook for Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin back in 2016, and while I really liked the story, it was the first time I reviewed an audiobook where I had a difficulty separating the narration from the story. I… Read More
Room Mates: The Series by Kendall Ryan Narrated by Ava Erickson, Sebastian York and Jeremy York Room Mates: The Series by Kendall Ryan was one of the best uses of an audible credit ever! 4 standalone books for one credit! They even have different narrators. I enjoyed every one of these stories, and I’m going to do a quick review… Read More
Three Blind Dates by Meghan Quinn (Dating by the Numbers 1) Standalone start to a series of related books. Romantic Comedy. I say it every time I read one of her books, but I think I have a new favorite Meghan Quinn book, and what a way to start the year! Let me start by saying you totally need to… Read More
The Christmas Cottage by Samantha Chase Narrated by Stephanie Willis Christmas Romance. Can stand alone. I love a good corny Christmas novel. And I love Christmas movies. And I love reading books and then watching the movie after! So when I saw The Christmas Cottage by Samantha Chase was a Hallmark movie as well, I was so excited! After all,… Read More
Acquisition and Merger (The Takeover Duet 1 & 2) by Chelle Bliss Narrated by Brian Pellino & Natasha Soudek Adult Contemporary. Must Be Read Together. The Takeover Duet by Chelle Bliss was very different from the typical billionaire CEO type book, and I enjoyed how unique it was. I first read the little prequel, Takeover (FREE), and loved it and got… Read More
Stud Finder by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Jesse Metcalfe and Grace Grant Standalone novella, related to all the books in the Big Rock Series. Read a little out of order (a rarity for me), Stud Finder: 1001 Dark Nights is everything I love about a Lauren Blakely romcom in a smaller package. It doesn’t matter how long a book is,… Read More
The Trouble With Mistletoe (Heartbreaker Bay 2) by Jill Shalvis Contemporary Romance. Easily Stands Alone. The Trouble With Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis is the second in the Heartbreaker Bay Series. I didn’t read the first, but had no problem jumping right in with #2. In fact, I never even realized until I started this review that it was the second… Read More
Surprise Package by Kira Blakely Standalone Christmas romance. Ends at 32%, Bonus books (not reviewed) I love sexy Christmas books. It’s the one time of year I suspend all belief and love a cheesy instalove. Surprise Package by Kira Blakely has a ton of great reviews on Amazon (but strangely very few on goodreads), so I grabbed it. Usually I… Read More
The Hookup (Moonlight and Motor Oil 1) by Kristen Ashley 1st standalone in a series. Contemporary Romance. Sigh…..Johnny Gamble. Possibly the most perfect hero ever. I know I say this after pretty much every Kristen Ashley read, but OMG, The Hookup is totally a new all-time favorite. Once again Kristen Ashley wrote a book that is more wonderful than I… Read More
Darker: Fifty Shades Darker as Told by Christian by E.L. James Narrated by Zachary Webber Male POV version of Fifty Shades Darker. Does not stand alone. Grey was the first audiobook I read read with Zachary Webber as the narrator and he hooked me. He couldn’t be more perfect for Christian Grey. In fact, I think Grey might have been… Read More
Roomies by Christina Lauren Standalone Contemporary/NA Romance I haven’t read a lot of Christina Lauren books, but I am so glad I chose Roomies! Having a son who is a gifted guitar player, I loved the musical aspect of the story. Set in New York City’s Broadway district, Roomies was a unique and refreshing departure from most of the recent… Read More
Cuffed by K. Bromberg Narrated by Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell Standalone. First in an interrelated Series. WHOA!!! Cuffed by K. Bromberg was NOT what I expected! It’s SO.MUCH.MORE. From the cover I figured it’s a lighthearted, funny, sexy, protective cop story. At times, that’s exactly what it was. But it was also heartbreaking and devastating, romantic and swoony. And… Read More