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
A Secret In Onyx by Jessica Florence Book One in a Trilogy. Post-apocalyptic Fantasy. I’m not normally a fantasy reader, Sure, I have read a few (The Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning…OMG), and there have been fae as side characters or mentions in other paranormal books that I have read, but it’s not my regular read. However, I… Read More
Mathilda, SuperWitch and Mathilda, Superwitch Rise of the Dark Lord (Mathilda’s Book of Shadows 1 & 2) by Kristen Ashley Narrated by Susannah Jones Fantasy/Paranormal/RomCom Duet. As a huge Kristen Ashley fan, I always felt bad that I never read Mathilda’s Book of Shadows: Mathilda, SuperWitch, Book 1. But the reviews were meh, and I knew it ended in a… Read More
Magical Midlife Madness by K.F. Breene Paranormal Women’s Fiction with Comedy and Romance. I had Magical Midlife Madness by K.F. Breene on my wish list for a while after seeing it in my feed a bunch of times with glowing reviews. As someone who is firmly into the midlife years, I enjoy reading books with older heroines; it gets hard… Read More
Wicked Bite (Night Rebel #2) by Jeanine Frost Narrated by Tavia Gilbert Paranormal/Urban Fantasy. Does not stand alone. Hands down, Jeaniene Frost is my favorite paranormal author, and Ian is my favorite vampire ever. This is the second of Ian’s books, the first was Shades of Wicked, which I re-read via audible this time before listening to Wicked Bite and… Read More
Shades of Wicked (Night Rebel #1) by Jeaniene Frost Paranormal Romance, first in a continuing spin-off series of the Night Huntress Series. The Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost was my favorite paranormal series back in 2009 when I was reading PNR, and Ian was the guy I couldn’t wait to read a book about. After being a little disappointed… Read More
Ice Planet Barbarians Books 1-8 by Ruby Dixon All Narrated by Mason Lloyd and Hollie Jackson Science Fiction Alien Sexy, Funny Romance Series Obsessive binge-read alert! I have seen friends post about Ice Planet Barbarians and it just seemed so silly to me. But after reading a historical and a YA Sci-Fi last month and loving them, I decided to… 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
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
Blood Guard by Megan Erickson Paranormal Romance (Vampires). Standalone start to a series. It’s been so long since I read a good vampire book! I was getting burned out on contemporary romance, and the books were starting to run into each other, so I grabbed Blood Guard by Megan Erickson after some recommendations a few months ago. I have always… Read More
Dawn: Hero Society #1 by Jessica Florence Superheroes, adult romance, standalone start to a related series Books have been running together for me lately. I felt like I really needed something unique for me, so when Jessica Florence announced she was writing a super hero book, I was so excited. I never read one, but I love superhero movies. So… Read More
Three Wishes by Kristen Ashley Narrated by Carly Robins Romance with Paranormal Elements. Standalone. Wow. That feeling when a standout book you just loved is over. I listened to Three Wishes as I built my bookcases, spending hours filling holes and sanding and painting while I listened to this epic, memorable Kristen Ashley gem. It’s no secret that Kristen Ashley… Read More
Bound by Flames: A Night Prince Novel by Jeaniene Frost Narrated by Tavia Gilbert Paranormal. Does not stand alone. Jeaniene Frost is hands-down my favorite paranormal author. The Night Huntress Series is my favorite paranormal series ever and I was super excited to get Vlad’s story in the spin off series. But the first and second in the Night Prince… Read More
Easy Magic (Boudreaux #5) by Kristen Proby Narrated by Rachel Fulginiti and Zachary Webber Stands Alone Easily. 5th in an interrelated series. Contemporary Romance with Paranormal Elements. Now I understand why everyone raves about Kristen Proby! As a rule, I don’t start series in the middle, but I was told that Easy Magic by Kristen Proby stood completely alone, and… Read More
Sommersgate House (Ghosts and Reincarnation 1) by Kristen Ashley Narrated by Abby Craden Standalone in a themed but unrelated series. Romance with some Ghosts. I have deliberately held back on a few Kristen Ashley books so I have something to always look forward to. I have owned the Ghosts and Reincarnation Series for years but I have been saving them… Read More
Midnight Soul (Fantasyland 5) by Kristen Ashley Fantasy romance, Series finale. Though they each feature a different couple, the series should be read in order. Because I struggled a bit with the fourth book in the Fantasyland Series, Broken Dove, I decided to re-read the entire series before reading Midnight Soul by Kristen Ashley. So much happened in Broken Dove,… Read More
The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley, Narrated by Tillie Hooper Alpha male fantasy. Interrelated Series. Can stand alone. I wanted to refresh my memory of the Fantasyland Series by Kristen Ashley before reading the last in the series, Midnight Soul. So I grabbed the first two from audible (they are the only ones released right now in audio, the rest… Read More
Wildest Dreams (Fantasyland #1) by Kristen Ashley, Narrated by Tillie Hooper 1st in a series of Fantasy Standalones I do a lot of Kristen Ashley re-reads via audible. So far every one is just as good via audible as it is reading it. For some reason though, I thought I would have more trouble with the fantasy books via audible…. Read More
Broken Dove (Fantasyland #4) by Kristen Ashley Interrelated fantasy series featuring a different couple in each book. Broken Dove would not sit alone well. I waited so long to read it because I didn’t think I’d love fantasy, but it turns out that The Fantasyland Series by Kristen Ashley is one of my top favorite series. Oh who am I kidding?… Read More
Fantastical (Fantasyland 3) by Kristen Ashley 3rd in a series of interconnected standalones. Though they are about different couples, they start tying in more later in the series. You should read in order. I am so in love with The Fantasyland Series by Kristen Ashley. Her books are always an escape, but this series is so much more. I never… Read More
The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley Alpha male fantasy. Interrelated Series. Can stand alone. I finished The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley (Fantasyland 2) like two weeks ago but struggle with this review, because how do you review a book you love so much without gushing so much you slobber everywhere? How do you do it justice? I haven’t stopped thinking… Read More
Wildest Dreams (Fantasyland 1) by Kristen Ashley Fantasy/Romance. First in a standalone series. I’ve been saving this series for a rainy day. A day that I was in a book funk and needed something totally different. To be honest, I was a little scared to read Wildest Dreams. Fantasy is not my genre. But it’s Kristen Ashley, and I’ve heard… Read More
Wild and Free (The Three Series #3) Paranormal Romance. Though the story can stand alone, you need to read the first two for full enjoyment. If you follow my blog at all, you know my absolute love for all things Kristen Ashley. I had saved her paranormal books so I would have something different to read that I know could… Read More
Even if you don’t like paranormal, The Three Series is filled with alpha men and Kristen Ashley magic. MUST READ! Until the Sun Falls from the Sky (The Three Series Book 1) by Kristen Ashley Leah Buchanan’s family has been in service to vampires for five centuries. Even so, Leah wants nothing to do with her family’s legacy. But… Read More
