Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
Friends with Benefits by Marisa Kanter Narrated by Gail Shalen & GM Hakim Standalone contemporary romance I was offered an ALC of Friends with Benefits by Marisa Kanter from Macmillan and grabbed it because she has been an author on my TBR list and I saw the character names were Jewish. As a non-practicing Jew, I still like to read… Read More
Gilded Blood Series by Rachel Rener Narrated by Tara Novie, with a small part by Logan McAllister and the author Full Series (4 books) Urban Fantasy RomCom I don’t read a lot of fantasy. Maybe two series a year, plus a few scattered paranormal books. But when I saw a table of gorgeous pink leather-bound books with silver edges at… Read More
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood Narrated by Meg Sylvan and Jason Clarke Standalone (set in the Loathe to Love You universe) College Sports Romance with BDSM themes I’ve really enjoyed Ali Hazelwood’s books in the past, so I was excited to listen to Deep End, especially when I heard it explored BDSM. It had been a while since I read… Read More
The Love Haters by Katherine Center Narrated by Patti Murin Standalone Womens Fiction with Romance My thanks to Macmillan Audio for providing an advance copy for review purposes. The Love Haters by Katherine Center releases 5/20/25. Ana’s Attic accepts no compensation for reviews, and all reviews contain my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links I’ve really enjoyed the other… Read More
Jilted by Vi Keeland Narrated by Andi Arndt and Aiden Snow Thank you Macmillan Audio for allowing me to listen to this early for review. All reviews contain my honest opinion. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I read a Vi Keeland book that I just loved last year, but it’s been over a year, so when an opportunity to… Read More
The Woman Left Behind by Kristen Ashley Misted Pines Book 4. Can Stand Alone. Romantic Thriller/Suspense/Mystery Thank you to Kristen Ashley and her team for an early copy of this book for review. My reviews are always honest and unpaid. This post contains affiliate links. “I would love this man until my dying breath.” I’ve been waiting for Harry’s story… Read More
Plus Size Player by Danielle Allen Narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan Second in a concurrent series. Stands alone easily. Thank you to Net Galley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to review this title early. My review is 100% my honest opinion and does contain affiliate links. Quotes are transcribed from audio and may be a little different than the book. I… Read More
Not So Fast by Karen Booth Narrated by Talon David As a huge fan of F1 romance (I’ve got a full list on my blog), I was really excited to dive into Not So Fast by Karen Booth. I received the ARC through NetGalley but ended up listening on Hoopla when I saw the audiobook was available. I follow a… Read More
My Big Fat Fake Marriage by Charlotte Stein Narrated by Imogen Wilde Standalone Fake Marriage RomCom Thank you Macmillan Audio for an early copy of this for review I didn’t read My Big Fat Fake Marriage by Charlotte Stein that long ago, but my menopause brain strikes again because I forgot I even read it. Once I saw the blurb… Read More
RoomHate by Penelope Ward Standalone Contemporary Romance “It’s always when you want time to stand still that it flies the fastest.” When I received a surprise package in the mail from Penelope Ward with the new sprayed edge RoomHate in it, I was surprised to realize I never read it. The book had been in my Kindle library for years!… Read More
Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez Narrated by Christine Lakin and Matt Lanter Emotional Romance. Stands Alone. Before I wrote my review, I wanted to sit with Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez. I needed the emotions to settle a bit before I felt like I could be objective. It didn’t help. I am still as torn on… Read More
My Best Friend‘s Honeymoon by Meryl Wilsner Narrated by Blair Baker and Emily Shaw Standalone Queer Romance Thank you Macmillan Publishing and NetGalley for an early copy for review. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. I loved the diverse representation in My Best Friend’s Honeymoon by Meryl Wilsner (4/29). I don’t read a lot of non-traditional… Read More
Drive Me Home (The Drive Me Series Book 3) by Carly Robyn Narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Emma Wilder “I like you, Charlotte Grace Walker. I like you so damn much that somewhere along the way, I fell in love with you. And even if you don’t want to be mine, I’ll always be yours.” I’ve been following this F1… Read More
Bride by Ali Hazelwood Narrated by Thérèse Plummer and Will Damron “You’re not a problem, Misery. You’re a privilege.” I have enjoyed Ali Hazelwood’s books in the past, and had put Deep End on hold at my library. After a recommendation, grabbed Bride by Ali Hazelwood while I waited. I think I knew at one point, but I had forgotten… Read More
Good Moms Say Bad Words by Jenifer Goldin Standalone Mom-Lit. Free Novella. “Fuck my life. Fuck my life.” Pete’s high-pitched voice skips like a record stuck on the world’s most relatable lyric. “Shhh!” I slap my finger over his lips in a panic. But does he listen? Nope. He locks eyes with the mom at the sink and proudly announces,… Read More
The Girlfriend Zone (Love and Hockey Book 4) by Lauren Blakely Narrated in duet by Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor Hockey Romance. Fourth in Series but Easily Stands Alone. *I was given an early copy to review, but this does not affect my review in any way. There are Amazon affiliate links in this review. Once again, Lauren Blakely has taken… Read More
Beautiful Exile (Sparrow Falls Book 4) by Catherine Cowles Narrated by Sebastian York and Samantha Brentmoor 4th in a series of Connected Standalones. Romantic Suspense. My thanks to Catherine and her team for providing an advance copy for review purposes. Ana’s Attic accepts no compensation for reviews, and all reviews contain my honest opinion. This post does contain affiliate links…. Read More
The Pucking Wrong Number by C.R. Jane Narrated by Troy Duran and Alexis Paige 1st in a related series but stands alone. Dork Hockey Romance with a bit of humor. “When something feels this fucking good, you don’t fight it. You just follow it to the ends of the earth, no matter where it takes you.” What was this book?… Read More
The Women by Kristin Hannah Narrated by Julia Whelan Historical (Vietnam) Fiction I listened to The Women by Kristin Hannah over Christmas, fully expecting it to be my final addition to my Best of 2024 list. It had been everywhere, won tons of awards and was hyped to the max, so I went in blind—didn’t even read the blurb. Honestly?… Read More
Technically Speaking by Michael Elliot Narrated by Coco Jones, Keith Powers, Queen Latifah, William Stanford Davis, and more Standalone Short Romance With Sound Effects When I saw that Technically Speaking by Michael Elliot was produced by Queen Latifah, free in Audible Plus, and featured an all-star cast, I grabbed it immediately. At just 1.5 hours, it was a quick listen…. Read More
Formula Chance (Race Fever Book 2) by Sawyer Bennett Narrated by Sean Masters & Kit Swann Formula 1 Romance. Book 2 in a series but easily stands alone. This post contains affiliate links. Please see any additional disclosures below the review. . “You’re the only one who can make me lose control, Bex.” I’m obsessed with Formula 1 racing, so… Read More
February was so busy for a short month! I was the moderator for 5 panels at Wild & Windy Phoenix Book Event and had so much fun! But because of that, plus a re-listen to the Empyrian Series, I didn’t post that many reviews. It’s only March and I’m already way behind. I should promise to not start a new… Read More
Scythe and Sparrow (Ruinous Love Book 3) by Brynne Weaver Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor and Eric Nolan Book 3 in the Ruinous Love Trilogy | Dark RomCom that can stand alone I loved Butcher & Blackbird, the first book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy. It was unlike anything I’d read before, and it completely lived up to the hype. Leather… Read More
Losing Sight by Tati Richardson Narrated by Jaime Lincoln Smith and Charlie L. Wood Thank you, NetGalley, for the ALC of this book for review purposes. Quotes are transcribed by ear and may not be exact. This post contains affiliate links. I loved this book so much! When I saw the audiobook for Losing Sight by Tati Richardson on NetGalley,… Read More
