Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
Book Lovers by Emily Henry Narrated by Julia Whelan Standalone Romance Book Lovers by Emily Henry has almost a unanimous 5-star rating from romance book bloggers and authors who I trust very much. I pick up any rom-com about the book world I can find, so this was naturally right up my alley. But I’ll be honest, while I really… Read More
The Girl Next Door by Emma Hart Narrated by Kale Williams and Avery Reid I grabbed The Girl Next Door by Emma Hart when it was on sale from Chirp because A-I like Emma Hart, and B-my legal first name is Ivie, and in audio, it’s kind of cool hearing my name. (Especially when a hot guy moans it. 😉… Read More
Hidden Waters (Tattered and Torn Book 3) by Catherine Cowles Narrated by Sebastian York and Ava Erickson Romantic Suspense. Can stand alone but I recommend reading the first two first. Catherine Cowles is one of the few authors I read without even looking at the blurb. Every single book is filled with suspense, romance, family, friendship, and lots of excitement…. Read More
Just the Two of Us by Jo Wilde Narrated by Harriet Fraser and Alex Hyde-White Standalone. When I first picked up Just The Two of Us by Jo Wilde, it seemed right up my alley. I was divorced after 29 years right before the pandemic, and lockdown sort of brought us back together in a sense. I know I am… Read More
Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau Narrated by Caitlin Kinnunen Women’s Fiction. 1970s. Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau is my favorite book so far this year! It’s a character-based coming-of-age story from the POV of 14-year-old Mary Jane in 1975. Make no mistake though, this is an adult book. I was 8 in 1975, but with two older sisters,… Read More
A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn Narrated by Ava Erickson and Aaron Shedlock Romantic Comedy. Stands alone but there is a follow-up related book. Meghan Quinn has always been a favorite of mine so I try not to miss any releases. But sadly I missed A Not So Meet Cute back in November and decided to catch… Read More
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Narrated by Alma Cuervo, Julia Whelan, and Robin Miles Standalone partially historic Hollywood novel. Women’s fiction. I listened to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid on the flights to and from Los Angeles. I was crying so hard at one point the girl next to me… Read More
Seatmate (Love Lines Book 3) by Cara Bastone Narrated by Amanda Ronconi, Zachary Webber, Josh Hurley, Carol Monda, Corey Allen, Allyson Johnson, Eric Yves Garcia, Tanya Eby, and Dina Pearlman Made for audio. Completely stands alone. Clean Romcom. The first two audiobooks in the Love Lines series, Call Me Maybe and Sweet Talk by Cara Bastone made the top of… Read More
The Reunion by Meghan Quinn Narrated by Lidia Dornet, Teddy Hamilton, Laurie West, Rock Engle, CJ Bloom, and Stephen Borne The One Night is a prequel, but The Reunion can stand alone. Family life fiction/Romance. Meghan Quinn has always been a top 5 author for me. I’ve never met a Meghan Quinn book I didn’t love. Until now. I wanted… Read More
Much Ado About You by Samantha Young Narrated by Imani Jade Powers Standalone Contemporary Romance I’ve enjoyed Samantha Young’s books for 10 years, but it’s been a while since I read her. Much Ado About You was just the kind of feel-good book I like to read, so it seemed like it would be the perfect book to get back… Read More
The Ravenhood by Kate Stewart Flock, Exodus and Finish Line by Kate Stewart, Narrated by Maxine Mitchell and Joe Arden “My greatest hope is to be in all-consuming love. My biggest fear is to be in all-consuming love.” Though Kate Stewart does not write my usual lighter romance, several of her angsty romances have ended up being some of my… Read More
Falling Embers by Catherine Cowles Narrated by Joe Arden and Vanessa Edwin Romantic Suspense. Book 2 in a series but can stand alone. Catherine Cowles has become a one-click author for me, and with Falling Embers, the second book in the Tattered and Torn Series, she has written another favorite, filled with emotion, suspense, family, drama, and passion. “I’d been… Read More
Make Me Bad by R.S. Grey Narrated by Jason Clarke and Luci Christian Standalone Romantic Comedy Make Me Bad was my first R.S. Grey book, and I have to say I am disappointed in you guys! Why has nobody told me that R.S. Grey writes the kind of fun, feel-good, sexy, angst-free romance that I love? “Please make this next… Read More
The Naked Fisherman and The Lost Fisherman by Jewel E. Ann Narrated by Tia Rider Contemporary Romance Duet I’m reviewing The Fisherman Duet together, because I listened back-to-back, and because reviewing book 2 would be too hard to review and not have way too many spoilers. First of all, there are NO FISHERMEN in this duet. The guy’s name is… Read More
People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry Narrated by Julia Whelan Standalone Contemporary Romance “I’m on vacation. Vacations always end. It’s the very fact that it’s finite that makes traveling special. You could move to any one of those destinations you loved in small doses, and it wouldn’t be the spellbinding, life-altering seven days you spend there as a… Read More
Earn Your Extra Credit by Meghan Quinn Narrated by Erin Mallon and Sebastian York Romantic Comedy. Can stand alone but closely related to others. Despite not being marked as a series, Earn your Extra Credit by Meghan Quinn is really book 2 in a series. It stands alone just fine, but if you love it and want to read the… Read More
Deconstructed by Liz Talley Narrated by Christina Delaine and Mikhaila Aaseng Standalone Women’s Fiction with Romance Deconstructed by Liz Talley was fun and not really what I expected, and I must admit, it took me a while to get past the thick southern drawl of one of the narrators. The story, however, was enough to make me get over the… Read More
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Narrated by Callie Dalton Standalone Smart RomCom I noticed The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood was getting 5-star reviews from so many bloggers I trust so I put a hold on the audiobook in my library and promptly forgot about it. Then 2 days ago I got the email (months later) that it was… Read More
The Best Men by Sarina Bowen and Lauren Blakely Plus the Prequel: Super Hot Wingman Narrated by Teddy Hamilton & Jacob Morgan Very hot m/m. These two can stand alone together. You don’t have to read the prequel but it makes it better. Though I’m not really an m/m reader, I loved Lauren’s last one, A Guy Walks Into My… Read More
Wicked All Night: A Night Rebel Novel by Jeaniene Frost Narrated by Tavia Gilbert Wicked All Night is NOT a standalone. Please see HERE for the reading order. The Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost is my favorite all-time series, but somehow I missed it when Wicked All Night came out. Ian has always been my favorite character so I… Read More
Woman Last Seen in Her Thirties by Camille Pagán Narrated by Amy McFadden Womens Fiction with Some Romance. Standalone. I grabbed Woman Last Seen in Her Thirties by Camille Pagán with my Kindle Unlimited membership because the audio was included. Within the first 10 minutes of listening, I teared up, because Maggie was me. Maggie is 53. Her kids are… Read More
Tattered Stars by Catherine Cowles Narrated by Andi Arndt and Zachary Webber Standalone Small Town Romantic Suspense. First in a related standalone series. Catherine Cowles has cemented her place as one of my favorite authors with her latest release, Tattered Stars. This is the first in a new romantic suspense series that will keep you turning pages well into the… Read More
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover Narrated by Brittany Pressley and Ryan West Standalone Romance/ Women’s Fiction. Colleen Hoover has been a favorite author of mine for 10 years now, so I am not a new fan who is taken by the hype and that doesn’t mean it’s an automatic 5-star read. Colleen writes all genres amazingly well and she… Read More
Reckless Refuge by Catherine Cowles Narrated by Ava Erickson and Sebastian York Romantic Suspense. Fourth in a Series but Stands Alone Perfectly. WOW. Reckless Refuge by Catherine Cowles Blew. Me. Away. Seriously, I could not stop listening to this one! In a time where I am so easily distracted that I can’t read an actual book and press the back… Read More
