Welcome to my feature that focuses on audiobooks. It’s time to… Audiobook Review: In Bounds Author: Bronwyn Green Narrator: Natalie Eaton and Dirk Diamond Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: Bound #6 Genre: Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance Audiobook Source: Author In Bounds is the sixth story in the loosely-related Bound series, and I’ve enjoyed “re-reading” each of the books via audiobook format. […]
Audiobook review: If I Loved You Less Author: Tamsen Parker Narrator: Jill Smith Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ, Lesbian Romance Source: Author Until now, the audiobook reviews I’ve done have either been for books I haven’t had the opportunity to read in any other format, or they’ve been spaced far enough away from the earlier review […]
Tied Up Author: Sionna Fox Reviewer: B. Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Oftentimes, a goodbye is my favorite kind of beginning, and Tied Up fits that description with unexpectedly tempting ruthlessness. What follows is a kaleidoscope of resentment and guilt, punishment and sex, and forgiveness and love. Not just about the manifestation of particular kinks in the bedroom, […]
As Good as the First Time Author: K.M. Jackson Reviewer: Nima Rating: B What I’m Talking About: As Good as the First Time is the first book in the Sugar Lake Series. Sugar Lake is one of those wonderful small, southern towns full of quirky characters that are sometimes more fun than the main characters. […]
The Proposal Author: Jasmine Guillory Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: After experiencing mixed feelings about Jasmine Guillory’s debut title, The Wedding Date, I wanted to give her sophomore offering, The Proposal, the benefit of the doubt. While overall the writing in The Proposal was tighter and the story flowed better than The […]
Audiobook review: Love, All Author: Tamsen Parker Narrator: Jill Smith Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Camp Firefly Falls #19 Genre: Contemporary Romance, Standalone Source: Author Ruby Hudson is a single mom who’ll do anything for her daughter, Chloe. Sure, there are plenty of things she’d have liked to do for herself over the years, but she and Chloe are an amazing […]
Audiobook review: Don’t Touch My Petunia Author: Tara Sheets Narrator: Joell A. Jacob Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: Holloway Girls #2 Genre: Contemporary Romance, Magic Source: Tantor Audio Don’t Touch My Petunia takes us back to the tiny island of Pine Cove where residents know all about the Holloway magic. While most write it off as local island lore, those close […]
Audiobook Review: Boy Toy Authors: Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby Narrators: Tanya Eby and Teddy Hamilton Audio Listening Speed: 1.25x Series: Man Hands #3 Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Purchased Boy Toy is the third story following three good friends as each finds true love. This time around it’s Sadie’s turn for happiness. After watching her marriage […]
Rebel Hard Author: Nalini Singh Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Nayna Sharma has spent most of her life trying to keep peace within her family. She is the ultimate good child to her mostly traditional Indian parents because her older sister shamed the family with her personal affairs. Although her sister has […]
Audiobook review: Love Built to Last Author: Lisa Ricard Claro Narrator: Pam Dougherty Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: Fireflies #1 Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance Source: Author After reading the blurb for Love Built to Last, I was captivated by the plot of two widowed souls getting a second chance at love. I’m a sucker for small-town, feel good romances, and […]
Audiobook review: In Her Court Author: Tamsen Parker Narrator: Jill Smith Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Camp Firefly Falls #18 Genre: Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ, f/f Source: Author Having read Nate’s story (Love, All) not too long ago—and after hearing very good things about its predecessor from other welcome sources—I was really excited to experience In Her Court for myself. So, when […]
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 […]