The Forever Girl Author: Jill Shalvis Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B What I’m Talking About: The Forever Girl is the sixth book in the Wildstone series but the series is really a series of standalone books since the only thing connecting each installment is the town, so feel free to jump in with The Forever Girl […]
Audiobook review: Unscripted by J.R. Gray Quellcrist King is one of Hollywood’s hottest actors: gorgeous, talented, and so devoted to his wife that they are the fairytale-perfect couple. At least, the latter was true until she informed him that his depression made him too much of a downer to handle and left. Freshly separated, Quell throws […]
Audiobook review: Boyfriend Project by Alexis Hall I first read Boyfriend Material earlier in the year, amid widespread anger and only moderately successful lockdowns in all the fear and uncertainty of summer. With its irresistible mix of cynicism, humor, awkwardness, and romance, it was a delightfully welcome reprieve when it was most needed—a bright spot in […]
Audiobook Review: Call Me Maybe by Cara Bastone Call Me Maybe is a series of firsts for me. New to me author, Cara Bastone, and new to me narrators Luci Christian and Neil Hellegers. I enjoyed them all. Bastone’s writing was fun, she develops a story and characters who kept me entertained. Luci Christian and […]
How to Catch a Queen Author: Alyssa Cole Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Shanti trained her whole life to become a queen, and while others only saw a frivolous pursuit of a girl looking for wealth and power, Shanti and her parents understood she was meant to help others. Her dreams look to […]
Audiobook review: Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev Ashna is drowning in the weight of her beloved restaurant and the legacy of her father. She cannot move past the guilt she feels over his death. To prove she is successful and loves what she’s doing to her estranged mother, she joins the cast of a reality […]
If the Boot Fits Author: Rebekah Weatherspoon Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Amanda moved to California to take her shot as a writer, but is stuck as a personal assistant to a very demanding Diva. Dru is verbally abusive and uses Amanda for everything. Amanda works hard to keep a few things private […]
Their Christmas Baby Contract Author: Shannon Stacey Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B- What I’m Talking About: Reyna and Brady have been friends since childhood, both growing up in quaint Blackberry Bay, NH. After a horrible hookup four years ago, embarrassment kept them from talking, and they drifted apart. But when Brady helps Reyna escape after a […]
A Princess for Christmas Author: Jenny Holiday Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: After giving an impassioned speech to the UN, Royal Highness Marie Joséphine Annagret Elena Princess of Eldovia is running late for a very important meeting and can’t seem to catch a break. Luckily young Gabby sees her and insists that […]
Crazy Stupid Bromance Author: Lyssa Kay Adams Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B What I’m Talking About: The Bromance Book Club series by Lyssa Kay Adams has been full of funny and steamy romances, and Crazy Stupid Bromance is a great addition. This time around we are dealing with a friends-to-lovers romance between sexy computer geek Noah […]
Return Billionaire to Sender Author: Annika Martin Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Noelle’s home is slated to come down as part of billionaire Malcolm Blackberg’s block improvement project. Although several of the residents have tried to talk to Malcolm, he won’t see anyone. So Noelle devises a plan to get into his office, […]
Audiobook review: Mistletoe and Mr. Right by Sarah Morgenthaler In Mistletoe and Mr. Right, Ms. Morgenthaler returns listeners to the quaint town of Moose Springs, Alaska, roughly 4-6 months after the conclusion of the previous book. Property developer Lana Montgomery is working on her high-end condo project and buying up commercial properties in town. Although the […]
In a Holidaze Author: Christina Lauren Reviewer: Jennnifer Rating: B What I’m Talking About After Christina Lauren’s last book, The Honey-Don’t List, missed the mark for me I was antsy about diving into their new release, In a Holidaze. But I was worried for nothing as I really enjoyed the story and the characters this time […]
Unwritten Author: J.R. Gray insert author’s website Reviewer: B. Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Gorgeous, young, talented, and always in demand, Tobias West has it all. Or, so it seems to the outside world. Though he found his way into acting through largely serendipitous events, and despite the resolve and dedication he has to […]
Simmer Down Author: Sarah Smith Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Simmer Down is Sarah Smith’s second stand-alone novel about two food truck “enemies” to lovers romance. Nikki and Callum both are helping family members with their dream of running food trucks. Nikki works with her mother to help make her late father’s dream […]