Hot Winter Nights Author: Jill Shalvis Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Hot Winter Nights is the next installment of Ms. Shalvis’s Heartbreaker Bay series which revolves around a group of friends who live and work in the San Fransisco area. This romance features two familiar characters – Molly, the office manager of […]
If I Loved You Less Author: Tamsen Parker Reviewer: B. Rating: B What I’m Talking About: As a sucker for Austen adaptations (I still revisit Clueless when the need arises), I had high hopes for If I Loved You Less, a new consideration of Emma by Tamsen Parker. In many ways, I wasn’t disappointed. Filled with […]
Audiobook review: Stud in the Stacks Author: Pippa Grant Narrators: Karen White & Joe Arden Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: Girl Band Books #2; Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Tantor Audio Right from the start, I knew I was going to love Stud in the Stacks. The whirl-wind romance begins as we meet Knox, a one-time erotic dancer (had to pay […]
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating Author: Christina Lauren Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating is one of the most touching friends-to-lovers stories I’ve enjoyed over the years. Reminiscent of When Harry Met Sally, the story follows Josh and Hazel from the first few times […]
Audiobook review: Don’t Call Me Cupcake Author: Tara Sheets Narrator: Joell A. Jacob Audio Speed: 1.5x & 2.0x Series: Holloway Girls #1 Genre: Contemporary Romance, Magic Source: Tantor Audio Don’t Call Me Cupcake is a fun mix of contemporary romance with a surprising hint of magic tossed in. Emma Holloway carries the Holloway magic in her blood. She’s a kitchen […]
Audiobook review: The Way You Look Tonight Author: Bella Andre Narrator: Eva Kaminsky Audio Speed: 1.25x & 1.5x Series: Seattle Sullivans #2; Sullivans #10 Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Purchased Life has gotten to Rafe. He works tirelessly and is one of the best PIs in the business, but his cases, which primarily consist of cheating spouses, has hardened Rafe, leaving […]
Audiobook review: Stay Authors: Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy Narrators: Jacob Morgan & Lucy Rivers Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: WAGs #2 Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Purchased Hailey Taylor Emery co-owns a thriving startup “go-for” company with her ex. Hailey is a huge Toronto Maple Leafs fan, and is a bit flustered to discover her long-time celebrity crush, Toronto forward Matt […]
Cherish Me Author: Farrah Rochon Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: What happens to a happily married couple after nearly twenty years together? Cherish Me takes a hard and realistic look at the troubles couples can face after many years, life, and kids impact a marriage. There is no one big thing that […]
Please welcome friend and fellow blogger, Liza, who has today’s review. This review was originally published at Blogging by Liza on August 29, 2018. Audiobook Review: Getaway Girl Author: Tessa Bailey Narrators: Joe Hempel & Lori Prince Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Narrator (Lori Prince) Somehow Getway Girl is the first book I’ve read/listened to by Tessa Bailey, but it definitely won’t be […]
The Breakup Author: Erin McCarthy Reviewer: Nima Rating: B What I’m Talking About: The Breakup didn’t feel so much like a second book as it felt like, as Paul Harvey would say, “the rest of the story.” The Hook Up, book one in the Jordan Brothers series followed Cain Jordan and Sophie Bigelow and there […]
Audiobook review: Good Boy Authors: Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy Narrators: Teddy Hamilton & Tanya Eby Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: WAGs #1 Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Purchased Jess Canning is struggling to find her path in life. Planning and hosting her brother Jamie’s wedding to NHL superstar, Ryan Wesley, helped her realize party planning isn’t the job for her. After […]
Under Control Author: Shannon Stacey Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: In a total meet-cute moment, Olivia and Derek are introduced to one another while stuck in an elevator. Although it’s not for a long time, it’s long enough to feel the pull of sexual attraction. On paper, these two are complete opposites, […]
Bad Reputation Author: Stefanie London Reviewer: Nima Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Remi Drysdale, and I won’t spoil what “Remi” is short for, comes from the world of ballet. It is her first love. When professional and personal scandal ruin her career, she flees her home in Australia for New York City. She makes […]
Loving The Wounded Warrior Author: Adriana Anders Reviewer: B. Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: As a “scrappy young” reporter, O’Neal Jones has taken on her share of unenviable stories. But, her job becomes downright awful when, while covering the environmentally unsound introduction of wild turkeys into a national park in Washington State, she nearly […]
The Chase Author: Elle Kennedy Reviewer: Nima Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Phew! *Slaps desk* Done! I really do try to take my time and savor books from authors I love, but Elle Kennedy made that impossible with The Chase, the first book in the Briar U series. It’s her main character Summer Heyward-Di […]