Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer Read by Jake Abel Twelve years ago I was subbing for middle school and noticed students were sneaking reading time in class. I’ve always been a reader, but at that time I was more into TV and some occasional funny mom-lit. As I got to know the students, they convinced me to read Twilight. I… Read More
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Narrated by Bahni Turpin Standalone. All ages above 12 (imo). When the George Floyd protests began, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas was the first book that so many people recommended to understand systemic racism and white privilege. I expected it to be powerful. I expected it to make me feel uncomfortable…. Read More
Broken Knight by LJ Shen Narrated by Savannah Peachwood, Jacob Morgan, CJ Bloom, and Christian Rummel 2nd in a Related Series. Can Stand Alone Angsty, Ugly Cry New Adult So many people have written raving reviews for Broken Knight by LJ Shen that despite my misgivings about reading a New Adult book again, I went for it anyway without reading… Read More
The Darkest Star by Jennifer L. Armentrout YA Science Fiction Romance Though it’s a spin-off from the Lux Series, it totally stands alone When seventeen-year-old Evie Dasher is caught up in a raid at a notorious club known as one of the few places where humans and the surviving Luxen can mingle freely, she meets Luc, an unnaturally beautiful guy… Read More
Behind the Bars (Music Street Book 1) by Brittainy C. Cherry Stands alone. YA/NA romance. I’m so glad that I wait until the first week of January to do my best of 2017 list. I just finished Behind The Bars by Brittainy C. Cherry yesterday and it will absolutely be added to my list! It starts as a YA novel,… Read More
Without Merit by Colleen Hoover Standalone YA Novel “Not every mistake deserves a consequence. Sometimes the only thing it deserves is forgiveness.” The Voss family is anything but normal. They live in a repurposed church, newly baptized Dollar Voss. The once cancer-stricken mother lives in the basement, the father is married to the mother’s former nurse, the little half-brother isn’t… Read More
Autoboyography by Christina Lauren Narrated by Deacon Lee & Kyle Mason Standalone YA m/m Romance Autobiography by Christina Lauren is not normally a book I would pick up. But I was sent this absolutely gorgeous hardcover, and I try to read the books that are going on my shelf. I realize now that I never even read the blurb, just… Read More
Making Faces by Amy Harmon Narrated by Rob Shapiro Standalone. New Adult. This summer, I asked on my Facebook page for people to recommend ONE book, what was the first they would choose. Making Faces by Amy Harmon was the most frequent answer. I have heard that so many times over the years, I have owned the book and audiobook,… Read More
The Silent Waters by Brittainy C. Cherry Narrated by Erin Mallon & Joe Arden Full standalone, part of a non-related series. YA/NA/Adult (covers 3 time periods) I have heard so many great things about Brittainy C. Cherry’s writing. I don’t read a lot of ugly cry books, and I was afraid The Silent Waters by Brittainy C. Cherry was, so… Read More
180 Seconds by Jessica Park Standalone New Adult Holy cow. If you have been following my blog for a while, you know I very rarely read New Adult or Young Adult. You also won’t find me reading overly emotional books very often. I like light and sexy stories usually, but Jessica Park has penned some of my favorite all-time books,… Read More
Under Locke by Mariana Zapata Narrated by Callie Dalton Standalone New Adult Romance Under Locke by Mariana Zapata has been on my radar since it released. But at over 800 pages, this wasn’t a book I could just squeeze in. I do, however, enjoy a longer audiobook. So when I saw this was out in audio (16+ hours!), I grabbed… Read More
Paper Princess (The Royals Book One) by Erin Watt Narrated by Angela Goethals Young Adult with New Adult Themes. Does Not Stand Alone. The Royals Series by Erin Watt seemed to be on so many favorite lists for 2016 that I picked up the first, Paper Princess when it went on sale to see what all the fuss is about…. Read More
Arrogant Bastard by Winter Renshaw New Adult Taboo Romance Narrated by George Wickham Jr. and Angela Moore Standalone start of an Interrelated Series. The story continues, but it can stand alone because the next is about another couple. I need to start by saying I stupidly didn’t even read the blurb before jumping into Arrogant Bastard. Winter Renshaw is constantly… Read More
November 9: A Novel by Colleen Hoover New Adult Standalone Colleen Hoover. I swear that lady is a genius. I have been a fan since Slammed was released, and think she is an absolutely brilliant writer. I am not usually a big fan of New Adult. With an 18 year old son, some of it just hits too close. Plus… Read More
Chase Me and Need Me by Tessa Bailey (Broke and Beautiful 1 and 2) Contemporary/NA Romance with humor. Each can stand alone. Chase Me by Tessa Bailey (Broke and Beautiful series) Chase Me was different from classic Tessa Bailey novels…but no less fabulous. I think it officially falls into the NA category of romance; therefore, the steam level is a… Read More
Iced by Karen Marie Moning 6th in the Fever Series, does not stand alone. YA/NA (though she will say it is adult UF) I read The Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning a few years back, and this sexy, unputdownable series was amazing. I knew Iced was about Dani O’Malley, the 14 year old, but I remembered Ms. Moning promising that… Read More
Flat Out Celeste by Jessica Park Mature YA. Can stand alone but part of a series. It’s been almost 3 years since I read Flat Out Love. Before I ever started blogging. In fact, Flat Out Love by Jessica Park is one of the books that encouraged me to start Ana’s Attic. I wanted to share these amazing, unique books with… Read More
Veiled Innocence by Ella Frank Sexy New Adult Standalone. The trailer for Veiled Innocence by Ella Frank is so good I feel I need to share it before I start my review. When I first received Veiled Innocence from Ella Frank, I was so excited! Yay! another totally hot read from Ella I thought. I didn’t read the blurb. I… Read More
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover New Adult. Standalone. Colleen Hoover is an absolute genius. Every book she has written before this were 5++++ stars for me, so if you have not read her, you MUST!!! See the Slammed Series order here, and the Hopeless Series order here with the links to my reviews. Let me tell you right off, Maybe… Read More
Falling Under by Jasinda Wilder 3rd in a series of Standalones. NewAdult with lots of sex. SURPRISE!!! It’s another Falling Book from Jasinda Wilder! Usually I like to know that another book in a series is coming out because my memory sucks so bad I like to re-read the books before it. I didn’t have the chance to do that… Read More
Archer’s Voice (Sign of Love, Sagittarius) by Mia Sheridan Part of a series but totally stands alone Adult/NA contemporary I asked you all for your last 5 star read. Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan was the most popular answer. I asked you all for something different. Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan was the most popular answer. Needing a bit of… Read More
The Replacement by Rachael Wade Older New Adult with plenty of sex. Standalone (for now). “I’m Elise Duchamp, and I destroy relationships. I destroy people. Wives, girlfriends, good people. People like you. I fuck their husbands, their boyfriends, eat their food, sleep in their beds.” The Replacement by Rachael Wade is everything I normally don’t like in a book. I usually… Read More
Used (Unlovable 1) by Lynetta Halat New adult love triangle with a western theme. Does not stand alone. I had been hearing some buzz about Used, and since I loved Everything I’ve Never Had by Lynetta Halat, I read this book without even reading the blurb. I didn’t even know it was New Adult when I started it. I am… Read More
DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW IF YOU HAVEN’T READ FOREVER & ALWAYS After Forever: Book 2 in the Ever Trilogy by Jasinda Wilder. 200 pgs. The first book is New Adult with sex, this one is more adult. Does not stand alone. Not quite a cliffhanger but kind of. “You promised, Ever. You promised me you’d never leave me. I… Read More
