Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London Narrated by Kristen Sieh Standalone Chick-Lit/Romance One To Watch by Kate Stayman-London is one of my top books of 2020 in so many ways. Mixing a reality TV behind-the-scenes expose, a plus-sized public figure, some body positivity and self-confidence issues, and a search for love, One To Watch was unique and so relatable to… Read More
Asking for a Friend (Boyfriend Material #1) by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Andi Arndt and Jason Clarke with guests Zachary Webber and Erin Mallon Standalone First in an inter-related Series Itâs no secret that I donât ever miss a Lauren Blakely audiobook. I listened to Asking For a Friend back in December, then took vacation before I had a chance… Read More
Dirty Letters by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward Narrated by Andi Arndt and Jacob Morgan Standalone Contemporary Romance Once again, Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward made me swoon, laugh and cry with an unputdownable heartwarming 2nd chance story in Dirty Letters. Add to that the amazing narration by Andi Arndt and Jacob Morgan and you have a winning combination. Luca… Read More
The Feel Good Factor by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Erin Mallon and Joe Arden Standalone but Related to Best Laid Plans The Feel Good Factor just proves that Lauren Blakely doesnât need the fancy full cast of narrators or duet narration to make an amazing audiobook. But we knew that already, it was just a good reminder after some of… Read More
Faking It by K. Bromberg Narrated by Erin Mallon & Rupert Channing Standalone Contemporary Romance Releasing First on Audible Oooh, Faking It by K. Bromberg was SO up my alley! I absolutely love a hate-to-love romance but I was a little worried because the whole fake relationship trope can tend to get a little old. But silly me. there was… 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. Itâs a little more romantic and a lot more descriptive than her… Read More
The V-Card by Lauren Blakely and Lili Valente Narrated by Sebastian York & Andi Arndt Standalone romantic comedy Itâs 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 didnât grab it. Then in December it was on so many Best of the year… 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! Itâs SO.MUCH.MORE. From the cover I figured itâs a lighthearted, funny, sexy, protective cop story. At times, thatâs exactly what it was. But it was also heartbreaking and devastating, romantic and swoony. And… Read More
Hard Wood (Big Rock 6) by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Sebastian York Male POV Romantic Comedy. Can easily stand alone. Interrelated Series. I am so sad to see this top favorite âseriesâ end (Lauren just admitted itâs a series before this release). I have loved every single one of these male POV stories and the dual POV ones that relate… 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
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. Cherryâs writing. I donât read a lot of ugly cry books, and I was afraid The Silent Waters by Brittainy C. Cherry was, so… Read More
Joy Ride by Lauren Blakey Narrated by Sebastian York Standalone, but related to most other of her books in the past year. In the last year and a half, Lauren Blakely has become one of my top favorite authors. Her male-point-of-view books are all some of my favorites, and it amazes me how quickly she pumps out these feel-good books,… 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 donât start series in the middle, but I was told that Easy Magic by Kristen Proby stood completely alone, and… Read More
Royally Screwed by Emma Chase Narrated by Andi Arndt and Shane East Contemporary Romance with some comedy. Stands alone. 1st in an interrelated series. What a charming, romantic, fun, sexy fairytale! I have read all of Emma Chaseâs books, and I have had at least one on my best of the year lists every year since she started. Her male… Read More
Sweet Cheeks by K. Bromberg Narrated by Sebastian York & Andi Arndt Standalone Contemporary Romance If I were asked to design a perfect book (or audiobook) for my tastes, I’d probably say a second chance romance…then I’d say, no– a Hollywood star and a regular girl. But it has to have humor, and emotion, and if it’s an audiobook, Sebastian… Read More
Four Letter Word by J. Daniels Narrated by Sebastian York & Kate Russell Contemporary Romance Standalone start to an interrelated series. I had heard so many great things about Four Letter Word by J. Daniels, so when I saw it was on audible with the delicious Sebastian York narrating, I clicked so fast! I’m so glad I did. Though I… Read More
The Sexy One by Lauren Blakely Audiobook narrated by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt Standalone. Adult Contemporary. From NYT Bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes a swoony new standalone romance⌠THE SEXY ONE! Want a romance guaranteed to make you melt? Get ready to fall in love with THE SEXY ONE! From the NYT Bestselling author of MISTER O, comes a… Read More
The Dark Light of Day by T.M. Frazier Narrated by Christian Fox and Lucy Rivers Standalone prequel to the King Series. Adult Contemporary. As someone who is scared of dark books, I have shied away from The Dark Light of Day by T.M. Frazier. I know everyone loved it, but something about “dark” in the title scared me away. But… Read More
Forbidden Nights (Seductive Nights 5) by Lauren Blakely, Narrated by Sebastian York Adult Contemporary Romance/Erotic. Can easily Stand alone Lauren Blakely has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I’ve been listening to the Seductive Nights Series as they go on sale, then I grab the audiobook upgrade, so I am sadly listening out of order, but I’m still loving… Read More
The Dirty Billionaire Trilogy: Dirty Billionaire, Dirty Pleasures and Dirty Together by Meghan March Erotic Romance. Must be read as a trilogy. Normally I stay away from books with Billionaire in the title (been there, done that), and I really shy away from a trilogy. I have too many books I committed to to read three. But after reading the… Read More
Nights With Him (Seductive Nights: Michelle and Jack) Interrelated Standalone erotic romance Lauren Blakely has jumped up into my top favorite author group with Nights With Him. Adding the delicious Sebastian York narrating a book that’s already hot as hell? OMG, explosive! (I mean that literally. Mr. Ana and I had a very busy few days thanks to Lauren). Though this… Read More
King and Tyrant by T.M. Frazier Dark, gritty, erotic romance. These two must be read in order. Book 3 & 4 are about a different character. I am not usually a very dark reader, but I don’t mind gritty. I had heard that T.M. Frazier wrote dark romances and I was always a little scared to pick them up even… Read More
