Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
Worth The Risk by K. Bromberg Narrated by Zachary Webber and Grace Grant Contemporary Romance. 3rd standalone in a series. Stands Well Alone. I picked up Worth The Risk by K. Bromberg not realizing it was the third in the Everyday Heroes series about the Malone Brothers. The first, Cuffed, about a cop, the second, Combust, about a Firefighter, and… Read More
Hidden Seams by Alessandra Torre Duet Narration by Dexter Collins and Elisabeth Powers Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Standalone I honestly didn’t even read the blurb when I grabbed this audiobook of Hidden Seams by Alessandra Torre. I was looking for something different than the light and fluffy I was reading and Alessandra usually does that for me. Hidden Seams was still… Read More
Part-Time Lover by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Shane East and Grace Grant Standalone Contemporary Romance with RomCom elements. I feel like I start every Lauren Blakely book review the same, wondering how the hell she does it? She releases about a book a month and each one is amazing! I don’t even read the blurbs to Lauren’s books anymore. Because… Read More
Rewrite by Stephanie Rose Narrated by Tristan Wright and Devra Woodward Contemporary Romance Standalone Rewrite is a perfect example of why I blog. Stephanie Rose is a completely new-to-me author, and I just want to help more people find this gem of a childhood friends to lovers/second chance romance. While Rewrite isn’t the most unique premise, Stephanie Rose’s writing made… Read More
Dark Lessons by Julia Sykes Narrated by Fred Blogs and Lauren Sweet Standalone BDSM Suspense Romance I had no idea what to expect with Dark Needs by Julia Sykes. I was just going through the list of Wicked Book Weekend authors and seeing which ones had audiobooks available. Since she was the sponsor of our BDSM demonstration, I knew her… Read More
Something So Right by Natasha Madison Narrated by Joe Hempel and Melissa Moran Contemporary Romance, Standalone First in a Series I absolutely LOVED Tempt the Boss by Natasha Madison. And when Something So Unscripted released, I had a ton of recommendations for it, but I wanted to start at the beginning of the series and grabbed Something So Right, which… Read More
Second Draft by CM Seabrook and Carter Blake Narrated by Addison Spear Standalone Contemporary Romance I wanted to read and listen to as many Wicked Book Weekend authors as I could before the signing, so when I saw Second Draft by CM Seabrook on Audible, I grabbed it without reading the blurb. I can tell you, if I read the… Read More
The American Queen Series (AKA the New Camelot Series) by Sierra Simone Narrated by Stephanie Rose and Guy Locke Erotic Political Trilogy, must be read in order. None stand alone. I don’t usually like to commit to three books, but so many people insisted that I read the American Queen (New Camelot) Series and everyone I know loved it. I… Read More
Imperfect by Willow Winters Narrated by Jae Delane and Patrick Garrett Part 1 of 2. Romantic Suspense. I listened to Imperfect by Willow Winters a few weeks ago and I’m finally catching up on reviews. I review every book I finish, and I planned to review this as well, but despite my notes, I just can’t remember enough about it,… Read More
Drumline by Stacy Kestwick Narrated by Tracy Marks and Stephen Dexter New Adult Standalone I am not usually a lover of New Adult books. Reading about someone my son’s age gets a little weird sometimes. But being a band mom, and knowing Stacy was going to be at Wicked Book Weekend I grabbed Drumline on audio. I have never read… 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
Hotshot by Ahren Sanders Contemporary Romance. Stands alone. I’m not sure what I was expecting when I grabbed my first Ahren Sanders book but it wasn’t the drama and angst I got! I thought it would be a sexy light friends to lovers story, but I got a TON of drama. What an addicting read! When Crenshaw first meets Lisbeth… Read More
Getting Schooled by Emma Chase Narrated by Andi Arndt and Zachary Webber 2nd Chance Romcom. Stands alone. Audible Exclusive until June 26 2018 Emma Chase is hands-down one of my favorite authors. So I can’t tell you how excited I was when I saw she was doing an audio-first book with two of my favorite narrators. Getting Schooled by Emma… 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
Wanderlust by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Richard Armitage and Grace Grant Standalone Contemporary Romance. Released exclusive to Audible first for 6 weeks. How does Lauren Blakely do it? She churns out like a book a month and EVERY ONE IS AMAZING. Wanderlust is a bit different for Lauren. It’s a little more romantic and a lot more descriptive than her… 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
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
The V-Card by Lauren Blakely and Lili Valente Narrated by Sebastian York & Andi Arndt Standalone romantic comedy It’s no secret that Lauren Blakely has become one of my top favorite authors, I try to read every book she releases and I love them all. So I was excited when I saw she would be collaborating with another author who… Read More
Scandalous by LJ Shen (Sinners of Saint 4) Narrated by Savannah Peachwood & Christian Rummel Contemporary Romance. Can easily Stand Alone Towards the end of 2017, Scandalous by LJ Shen was all everybody was talking about. But because it is fourth in a series, I didn’t grab it. Then in December it was on so many Best of the year… Read More
Audiobook Tips and Tricks for Newbies. You’ve never listened to an audiobook? Or you tried once or twice and it just didn’t hold your attention? You aren’t alone, it’s a learned skill. Here are my tips for new listeners. 🎧Start with a book you know and loved, but read reviews on audible to make sure people like the narrator. Your… 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