Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
Just This Once by Lena Hendrix Narrated by Aiden Snow and Samantha Summers Contemporary Small-Town Romance | Book 1 in the King Family Series (connected to the Sullivan Family series) I picked up Just This Once by Lena Hendrix without realizing it’s set in the same world as The Sullivan Family series, and I really wish I’d known that going… Read More
Merry Little Kissmas by Lauren Blakely Performed in Duet by Vanessa Edwin & Connor Crais With a full cast including Carlotta Brentan, Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke, Adam Gold, Teddy Hamilton, JF Harding, Erin Mallon, Soneela Nankani, and Evan Parker Thank you to Lauren Blakely and her team for an early ALC for review purposes. This review contains affiliate links. “I’m… Read More
Scared Sexy Collection Amazon Originals from Ali Hazelwood, Christina Lauren, JT Geissinger, Ruby Dixon, Katee Robert and Kimberly Lemming The Scared Sexy collection is another collection from Amazon of short, themed stories, available in both ebook and audiobook for free with Prime and Kindle Unlimited. Since these are novellas, I go in with lower expectations and judge them differently than… Read More
Secret Haven by Catherine Cowles Narrated by Connor Crais and Stella Hunter The 6th and final book in the Sparrow Falls Series. The romance stands alone, but it’s so much better if you read the series in order. Romantic Suspense. Thank you to Catherine Cowles and her team for an early copy of Secret Haven for review. My reviews are… Read More
All Too Well (Ember Falls 1) by Corinne Michaels Narrated by Vanessa Edwin and Connor Crais Contemporary Romance. First in a series of related standalones. I picked up All Too Well by Corinne Michaels before seeing her in Montana because, honestly, those paperbacks with sprayed edges are just gorgeous and I needed them signed. Even though I haven’t read a… Read More
Love Me Today by A.L. Jackson Narrated by Andi Arndt and Joe Arden Contemporary Romance with Suspense. I love romantic suspense, grumpy/sunshine, and especially single dad or guardian tropes. So Love Me Today by A.L. Jackson fell perfectly into that category. I was going to Montana for a book signing and was trying to read as many authors there as… Read More
Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn Samantha Brentmoor and Teddy Hamilton perform this audiobook in duet narration, with JF Harding, Vanessa Edwin, Robert Hatchet, and Shane East in supporting roles. How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn was a 2024 favorite. Before reading, I didn’t realize that Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal was set in the same… Read More
September 2025 Review and Release Recap September was a busy month for me, but a great one! I pretty much loved every book I read, which is rare, and I went to Montana and saw so many amazing authors and narrators, including 3 of my top 6 authors: Kristen Ashley, Catherine Cowles and Sawyer Bennett, and so many narrators including… Read More
Play with Me by Kristen Proby Narrated by Jennifer Mack Book 3 of With Me in Seattle (can be read as a standalone) Kristen Proby put on the Books by the Lake signing in Montana that I was attending, so I ordered her signing special edition, Play Wild, that included Play with Me (which apparently I bought in 2013 and… Read More
Boomerangers by Heather M. Orgeron Narrated by Jillian Macie and Eric Michael Summerer Stands alone perfectly but there is a second book, Doppelbanger. The only books I’d read from Heather Orgeron before were co-written and heartbreaking. Until I saw her at two signings in a row, I had no idea she was funny AF. When she handed out dancing penis… Read More
The Flirting Game by Lauren Blakely Duet Narration by Sean Masters & Brooke Bloomingdale Last in a related series but stands alone perfectly As someone who ‘says’ I don’t love hockey romance, Lauren Blakely has proven me a liar with her whole Love & Hockey series. Admittedly, Lauren never really fails me, but there was something about this series that… Read More
Bourbon & Lies by Victoria Wilder Duet Narration by Connor Crais and Samantha Brentmoor 1st in a related series. Adult Contemporary Romance. “In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother.” It’s been a few weeks since I listened to Bourbon & Lies by Victoria Wilder. I was trying to cover as many authors as possible… Read More
Lucky by Sawyer Bennett Narrated by Connor Crais and CJ Bloom Pittsburgh Titans Book 18, Can stand alone easily. Disclosure: I do PA work for Sawyer which is why I got this review copy so early. However, I pride myself on ALWAYS writing HONEST reviews. While I normally review every book I finish, in Sawyer’s case, if it is less… Read More
Finding the One by Kristen Ashley River Rain Series Book 7, but can stand alone. I was gifted an early copy for review. This post contains affiliate links. The River Rain Series by Kristen Ashley has had its ups and downs for me, with two that I absolutely loved and a few that were not my favorites. Finding the One… Read More
My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine Narrated by Gilli Messer Standalone in a series. Paranormal Romcom. Kristen Ashley, one of my favorite authors, posted a rec for My Roommate is a Vampire and My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine. My maiden name is Levine, plus there was a Jewish character, so my finger couldn’t click fast enough. I’m… Read More
On the Shore (Cottonwood Cove 3) by Laura Pavlov Contemporary small town sports romance. Third in a connected series. I’m going to a signing with Laura Pavlov this month, so I’m trying to read as many of the attending authors as possible. I must have picked up On the Shore when it was on sale because it was already waiting… Read More
August 2025 Book & Audiobook Releases and Reviews I can’t believe August is over already! It was a busy month but I got some great reading done. I still have four more audiobooks from the month to review, but this is what I have so far. Check out all of the upcoming releases page for all the releases for September… Read More
How to Sell a Romance by Alexa Martin Narrated by Khaya Fraites Standalone Contemporary Romance I was sent a paperback to review but ended up borrowing the audiobook from the library. This post contains affiliate links. How to Sell a Romance by Alexa Martin was fun and unique. With so many romances covering the same kinds of stories, it was… Read More
Formula Freedom by Sawyer Bennett Narrated by Sean Masters and Katherine Littrell Standalone in a series. Sports Romance *Complimentary copy received. I want to start this review right off the bat with the fact that I work for Sawyer Bennett, but I did not beta read this book. I strive to keep my reviews 100% honest and I try not… Read More
Sweet Regret by K. Bromberg Narrated by Stella Hunter and Ryan West Standalone in a series. There may be some minor spoilers in this review, especially if you didn’t read the full blurb. “Your different is your beautiful, Shug. It always has been for me. It always will be for me.” When K. Bromberg mentioned to me that Sweet Regret… Read More
Shopgirls by Jessica Anya Blau Narrated by Caitlin Kinnunen Standalone 1980s Coming of Age Women’s Fiction Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau is one of my all-time favorite books, so I couldn’t wait to dive into Shopgirls, her first release since then. I even got my son’s girlfriend and her mom hooked on Mary Jane, and it became their favorite… Read More
For The Record by Emma Lord Andrew Eiden (Teddy Hamilton) and Jesse Vilinsky Standalone Rock Star Romance Thank you to Macmillan Audio for an ALC of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. “People loved to watch us hate each other. It was the greatest un-love story ever told.” I’m always up for a good rock star romance, especially… Read More
Overdrive by Caitlyn P. Tajon First in a 5-book F1 Romance series following the same couple Thank you Hambright PR for the ARC. This review contains Amazon affiliate links. “Raw, carnal desire. Unhinged. Desperate. Possessive.” As an F1 lover and romance book blogger, I try to read as many F1 romances as I can. I even keep an updated Ultimate… Read More
Nights Fall (Four Realms 1) by Kristen Ashley Paranormal/Fantasy/SciFi. The romance stands alone, but the series and story continues with another couple. I recieved an early copy for review. This does not affect my rating. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. “We were four, and two, and only one. Forever intertwined. Forever the others.” When the surprise ARC of Nights… Read More
