Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
Birthday Suit by Lauren Blakely Narrated by a cast of 12, starring Sebastian York and Andi Arndt Contemporary Romance/RomCom I know it’s still the beginning of January, but I declare Birthday Suit by Lauren Blakely the BEST AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR. Seriously, there is absolutely no way to top this cast of 12 amazing narrators reading an already great Lauren… Read More
Deal with the Devil (The Forge Trilogy Book 1) by Meghan March Narrated by Joe Arden and Erin Mallon Contemporary Romance, Does Not Stand Alone. Jericho Fucking Forge. Remember that name, because you’ll be hearing it alongside Christian Grey, Jessie Ward and Gideon Cross. There is something even sexier about Forge. He’s a dangerous and ruthless pirate, and I can’t… Read More
Let’s Get Textual by Teagan Hunter Narrated by Emma Wilder Romantic Comedy. First in a series of related standalones. I listened to Let’s Get Textual by Teagan Hunter a few weeks ago and absolutely fell in love. Because I was so backed up with reviews for holiday books, I never got around to reviewing it. I knew when I listened… Read More
Christmas with The Marine by Candace Havens and Her Naughty Holiday by Tiffany Reisz Narrated by Alexander Cendese and Gabrielle Cendese Holiday Romance. Both complete standalones but part of series. I’m a Christmas book whore, and I think this combo may be this year’s favorite, despite the fact that Her Naughty Holiday by Tiffany Reisz is actually a Thanksgiving book. WHY… Read More
Royally Yours (Royally Series #4) by Emma Chase Narrated by Shane East and Andi Arndt Complete Standalone Prequel to the Royally Series. Royal Romance, Light Historical, Light RomCom “Every dynasty has a beginning. Every legend starts with a story. This is ours.” Emma Chase has been a favorite author of mine for years, and she’s one of the rare ones whose… Read More
Once Upon a Wild Fling by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Andi Arndt and Sebastian York 3rd Standalone in a Series of 3 – Stay tuned for bonus at the end. It’s amazing how Lauren Blakely can take a popular trope, even one she has written before, and make it totally special and unique. I think Lauren may have saved the… Read More
The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare Narrated by Mary Jane Wells Historical Romantic Comedy. Standalone First In Series. I have always assumed historical novels were not for me. Though there have been a few I have enjoyed, for the most part, they are third-person, and I am really a first-person girl. But I had no idea there was historical romantic… Read More
Once Upon A Sure Thing (Heartbreakers 2) by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt 2nd in a series of related standalones. Romantic Comedy. Lauren Blakely is ridiculous already. Seriously. Somebody has to stop this madwoman! You would think that with the speed she writes there would have to be a dud in the mix, but nope. Her books… Read More
Once Upon a Real Good Time by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt Standalone. First in the Heartbreaker Series of Rock-Star Rom-Coms OK Lauren Blakely, I need to know how this magic happens! How is every single book amazing? As much as I loved her last release, I am thrilled that Lauren is back to hot and… Read More
Shimmy Bang Sparkle by Nicola Rendell Narrated by Sebastian York and CJ Bloom Standalone Romantic Comedy Suspense *While my reviews are spoiler-free if you don’t want to know more about the book, after the first paragraph skip down to likes and dislikes and the Down & Dirty review* Shimmy Bang Sparkle was my first Nicola Rendell book, and let me… Read More
Unbreak My Heart by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Joe Arden and Erin Mallon We are used to Lauren Blakey’s sexy and smart romantic comedies. Her male point of view is spot-on and those books are what propelled Lauren Blakely to the top of my list of authors I will read everything from. Lately, Lauren has been writing some beautiful books… Read More
Back In The Game by Meghan Quinn Narrated by Luci Christian and Jeffrey Kafer Novella Can Easily Stand Alone Back In The Game by Meghan Quinn incorporated all of my favorite things into one short novella. First, Meghan Quinn. Her writing never fails to suck me in and make me happy. She has become one of my top 5 authors, and… 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! It’s SO.MUCH.MORE. From the cover I figured it’s a lighthearted, funny, sexy, protective cop story. At times, that’s exactly what it was. But it was also heartbreaking and devastating, romantic and swoony. And… 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 Catch by K. Bromberg Narrated by Andi Arndt and Joe Arden Contemporary Sports Romance. Second in a duet. Does NOT Stand Alone The Catch is the second in K. Bromberg’s Player duet, and you must read The Player first. You WON’T regret it. I am not a sports romance fan for the most part. I also wasn’t aware when… 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
Preppy, Part Three: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater by T.M. Frazier Narrated by Lance Greenfield & Kirsten Leigh Gritty & Violent Contemporary Romance. Does not stand alone. I listened to Preppy, Part Three: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater by T.M. Frazier last month and just realized that while I was gushing about it on social media,… Read More
Complicated by Kristen Ashley Narrated by Lance Greenfield and Erin Mallon Standalone. Exclusive to Audible until November 2017. Complicated by Kristen Ashley is everything I fell in love with about Kristen Ashley’s writing in one book. We have her traditional long, descriptive narrative—over 18 hours when most books are about 8. (Not once did it feel too long). We have… Read More
Take Me Back by Meghan March Narrated by Andi Arndt and Zachary Webber Standalone Contemporary Romance You guys know I’m a wordy girl when it comes to my reviews, but I find it so important in the case of Take Me Back by Meghan March to not give anything away. I promise, I won’t, so this review will be quick… Read More
Pucked Off by Helena Hunting Narrated by Rose Dioro and Jacob Morgan 6th in a series but can TOTALLY stand alone. Wow! Where the heck did this book come from? I love The Pucked Series by Helena Hunting, and the over-the-top humor of most of the series, so I wasn’t expecting the pure beauty and emotion of Lance Romero’s book,… Read More
Full Package by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Sebastian York Adult Contemporary Sexy RomCom I confess. I have become a Lauren Blakely junky. I have loved every book I have read, but her sexy romantic comedies that are male point of view take the cake. It was hard not to make my Best of 2016 list mostly Lauren Blakely, because I… Read More
Better Off Without Him by Dee Ernst Narrated by Gillian Vance Romantic Comedy/chick lit/Older Heroine. Stands alone, but there is a sequel that is available. If you like older heroines with kids, get ready to laugh! Sometimes a narrator can ruin a book. Sometimes they make it better. In the case of Better off Without Him by Dee Ernst, I… 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
Sidebarred by Emma Chase Audiobook Review Novella. Does not stand alone. I thought Sustained by Emma Chase couldn’t get any better. I was wrong. The addition of Sidebarred as an extended epilogue novella to both Sustained and the Legal Briefs series as a whole could not have been more satisfying and enjoyable. With Sebastian York again as the narrator, it… Read More
