Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
The Path To Loving Him by Meghan Quinn Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor and Sebastian York Contemporary Romance. 3rd in the Almond Bay Series, but easily stands alone. I was provided the audiobook for an early review and purchased the book. This did not affect my review in any way. This post contains affiliate links. “Is this what it feels like… Read More
The Proposal Play by Lauren Blakely Narrated by Vanessa Edwin and Robert Hatchet Book 3 in the Love and Hockey Series, but each can stand alone. Thank you to Lauren Blakely and her team for providing me an early copy for review purposes. This post contains affiliate links, but reviews are always my honest, unbiased opinion. “Love’s like hockey, you… Read More
Yours Truly (Part of Your World, Book 2) by Abby Jimenez Standalone in a related series. Emotional Romantic Comedy. “We’re all a little broken, Briana. We are a mosaic…There are parts of us that are colorful and dark and jagged and beautiful. And I love every piece of you. Even the ones you wish didn’t exist.” After falling in love… Read More
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Narrated by Patti Murin and Jon Root Standalone Contemporary Romance “When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with someone, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” I’m wrapping up my year by reading and listening to some of the most hyped books to… Read More
Fake It ’til You Sleigh It by Mélisa Ryun Standalone, Open-Door Christmas Romance Mélisa Ryun is a husband-and-wife writing duo who kindly offered me an ARC of Fake It ’til You Sleigh It. I don’t usually read many physical books (I’m an audiobook girlie), and I had a pile of beta reads on my plate, but I promised I’d give… Read More
Booked for the Holidays by Liz Maverick Narrated by Eva Kaminsky and Andrew Eiden (Teddy Hamilton) Standalone clean Hanukkah romance novella, Audible exclusive. I’m a sucker for cheesy Christmas romances, but as someone who’s Jewish, cheesy Hanukkah romances are even better. There are already so few romances that even mention Hanukkah, but on audio? I think there are about a… Read More
Lights Out by Navessa Allen Dark Romcom. First standalone in a related series. Note: Pay attention to trigger warnings! This post contains affiliate links. In my ongoing quest to see if the most hyped books live up to their reputations, I picked up Lights Out by Navessa Allen. This one had been compared to Butcher and Blackbird, which I adored,… Read More
The Night Before Grumpmas by Kendall Hale Narrated by Grace Grant and Stephen Dexter Contemporary Christmas Romance. Stood alone fine, but is part of the Happily Ever Mishaps Series. See all of the 2024 New Christmas Releases here. Noelle Holiday lives up to her name in The Night Before Grumpmas by Kendall Hale. She adores all holidays, not just Christmas,… Read More
