Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
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
July was a good reading month for me! I still have 4 audiobooks left from the month that I haven’t reviewed yet because I spent over 21 hours on the road this week, then I got back and read the almost 700 page Night’s Fall by Kristen Ashley like a fiend. It was so good! My review is written, I… Read More
Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor. Romantic Fantasy. First in a series. Does not stand alone. Now in development for a movie. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I purchased the book and audiobook myself. I read (listened to) Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry about two months ago and waited too long to write my… Read More
The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah by Jean Meltzer I was provided an early copy from NetGalley. Release Date is 10/21/25. This post contains affiliate links. I grabbed The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah by Jean Meltzer from NetGalley because I’ve enjoyed Jean Meltzer’s books in the past. It sat on my Kindle for months because, given the current political situation, I… Read More
Denim and Diamonds by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward Narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Andi Arndt Standalone (for now) Contemporary Romance Gifted Copy, but that never affects my review. This post contains affiliate links. Denim and Diamonds by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward was so up my alley—a romance with comedy, banter, emotions, heat, and a twist that changes everything…. Read More
Penn by Sawyer Bennett Narrated by Sean Masters and Lucy Rivers 17th in a series but can stand alone Gifted copy. Affiliate links. I’m Sawyer’s PA, so I fully admit this review might be a little biased—but I can promise you this: if I didn’t absolutely love the book, I wouldn’t be reviewing it at all. I started the Pittsburgh… Read More
Chasing Shelter by Catherine Cowles Narrated by Jason Clarke and Desiree Ketchum Fifth in a series of connected standalones. Romantic Suspense. Thank you to Catherine Cowles and her team for providing me with an early copy for an honest review. All reviews on my site are my 100% honest opinion. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. “I’ve been searching for… Read More
Caught Up by Navessa Allen Narrated by Kasi Hollowell, Teddy Hamilton, and Jason June Standalone in a series I’m a romcom girl, and I’ve been loving the recent wave of dark romantic comedies. I really loved Lights Out by Navessa Allen—it made me smile and gave me those fluttery, giddy feelings the whole way through. Caught Up, on the other… Read More
Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws Narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon Standalone, part of a series “If you’re intent on a label, you can call us enemies with benefits.” I’m a big fan of Amy Daws and have enjoyed every book of hers I’ve read. After Last on the List and Nine Month Contract, I couldn’t wait to… Read More
June was a busy month for me! My job as a PA is taking more hours, plus it was my birthday, my son’s birthday, my parent’s 67th anniversary and I went to Nashville to visit my son. So I didn’t review as many books as I hoped. I read two more than those below: Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry… Read More
Overruled by Lana Ferguson Narrated by Connor Crais and Samantha Summers Standalone Contemporary Romance. I requested an ARC of Overruled by Lana Ferguson and was thrilled to be approved for both the paperback and the audiobook. I love lawyer books, and it’s been a hot minute since I’ve read one. Opposing counsel? Yes, please! I enjoyed the listen, but I… Read More
Screwed by CD Reiss A Sentient Object Romance novella I requested an early copy to review. This does not affect my rating. This post contains affiliate links. I saw Screwed: A Sentient Object Romance in my feed and requested it immediately because it sounded like ridiculous fun. I’m not a regular CD Reiss reader since morally grey characters aren’t usually… Read More
Anywhen by Beth Duke Narrated by Amy McFadden Historical Scifi Romance. Stands alone. I was sent a surprise paperback of the book for review, but purchased the audiobook and KU book myself instead. All reviews contain my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links. “While you were playing, you could feel the presence of invisible time travelers from the future… Read More
Checkered Hearts by A.G. Starling Narrated by Charlotte Claremont and Anthony Palmini Standalone (for now) F1 Romance. Thank you to the author for providing me with an early copy for honest review. This post contains affiliate links. I read a lot of Formula 1 romance books. As a huge F1 fan, I love combining two of my favorite things: racing… Read More
The Overtime Kiss by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Brooke Bloomingdale and Teddy Hamilton Contemporary romance/romcom. Can stand alone. Thank you to Lauren Blakely and her team for providing me with an early copy for an honest review. This review contains my honest opinion, and it contains affiliate links. “All the reasons to resist him burn into ash as his lips… Read More
Avenging Angels: Tenderfoot by Kristen Ashley Book Review Third in the Avenging Angels Series. RomCom, Action. Complimentary copy recieved for review. My reviews are ALWAYS honest, and advertising or the affilate links below do not influence my reviews. I am so in love with this series. If you loved the OG Rock Chicks, you will absolutely love the Avenging Angels series,… Read More
Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn Performed by Erin Mallon, Teddy Hamilton, and Stephen Dexter Standalone summer romcom (for now). My thanks to Meghan’s team for providing an advance copy for review purposes. Ana’s Attic accepts no compensation for reviews, and all reviews contain my honest opinion, regardless of any relationship with the author. This post contains affiliate… Read More
May was a good month! I posted over 350 book and audiobook releases (see below), and I posted 8 reviews, but one was for a 4-book series. 5 of them were 4.5 Stars or above which is an AMAZING month. I had my third 5-star read of the year with the entire Gilded Blood Series by Rachel Rener. If you… Read More
Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan Narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan and Jakobi Diem 3rd in The Skyland Series. Can stand alone. “I caught her She caught me, And now, thank God, there’s no letting go.” The Skyland Series by Kennedy Ryan is one of my favorite series. Before I Let Go, the first in the series, is one of my… Read More
Slipstream by Madge Maril Narrated by Anna Caputo Standalone F1 Romance, Debut novel My thanks to Simon & Schuster for providing an advance copy of Slipstream by Madge Maril for review purposes. Ana’s Attic accepts no compensation for reviews, and all reviews contain my honest opinion, regardless of any relationship with the author. This post contains affiliate links, meaning I’ll… Read More
One More Wish (Sugar Valley 2) by Lindsey Lanza Contemporary Romance w/Magical Realism. Can Stand Alone, But Better in Order I read A Little Magic by Lindsey Lanza in December 2023, and it became one of my favorite books of the year. A year and a half later, I still remember more about that story than almost any other from… Read More
