Audiobook review: Bidding for the Bachelor by Jackie Lau Cedric is the last single Fong brother, and his grandmother is determined to see him settled down. So when his family announces they would hold a bachelor auction as part of their annual charity fundraising, Po-Po bribes Cedric with 200 dumplings if he agrees to participate. Brian led […]
Glitterland Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: “And, God, I wanted, I wanted. These crumbs of bliss.” Ash Winters has cultivated an impressive résumé so far in his twenty-eight years: beloved son, Oxford alum, successful author… Not to mention being both wealthy and attractive. It would be a golden life, if […]
A Dash of Salt and Pepper Author: Kosoko Jackson Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: In the small town of Harper’s Cove, Maine, there are two types of people: those born there who never want to leave, and those who were not born there, but also never want to leave. Xavier Reynolds doesn’t […]
Are You Kitten Me Author: Quinn Anderson Reviewer: B. Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: After a couple of false starts, Shane Maguire has finally finished culinary school, found a job at a prestigious restaurant, and gotten his own place (and off his parents couch). And, while he is proud of his independence, it doesn’t […]
Faith & Fidelity Author: Tere Michaels Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B- #TBRChallenge November’s Theme is “Lies” This book has been on my TBR since February 13, 2017. Why I selected it: Two men who have to hide their love for one another. It’s more of omission of truth equals the lie. What I’m Talking About: Evan, a detective with […]
The Courage to Love Author: Samantha Kane Reviewer: Jen Rating: DNF #TBRChallenge May’s Theme is “Tales of Old” This book has been on my TBR since February 15, 2012. Why I selected it: It’s an historical romance. It’s been on my TBR for over 10 years (so it’s “old”). What I’m Talking About: Since Kate’s […]
I’m So (Not) Over You Author: Kosoko Jackson Reviewer: B. Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: Having recently earned his degree in journalism and sociology, Kian Andrews is ready to conquer the world. Except for the lack of job prospects. And the massive amount of college loan debt. And the broken heart he’s still trying […]
Audiobook review: Proper Scoundrels by Allie Therin Wesley is a mundane human who accidentally gets mixed up in the more dangerous aspects of magic. Sebastian feels he has many amends to make after he was forced to do the bidding of some power-hungry paranormals. Together, they pair up to stop a powerful paranormal from gaining a foothold in […]
Audiobook review: Unwritten by J.R. Gray I began my familiarity with the Unscripted series with Unwritten as a standalone ebook last year, so getting back around to it as an audiobook was an odd, but gratifying experience. Once the audiobooks were released, I was fortunate enough to start from the beginning with Unscripted and Rewritten (Unscripted #1 […]
Audiobook review: Wonderstruck by Allie Therin Kicking off only a few weeks after the conclusion of Starcrossed, Wonderstruck opens with Arthur, Jade, and Zhang following leads on ways to destroy the magical pomander. Arthur misses Rory terribly and is very worried about his safety now that the Baron knows he’s alive. Meanwhile, Rory is back home with […]
Audiobook review: Rewritten by J.R. Gray Quellcrist King and Hale Evans had to fight more than a few battles in order to begin their new life together—Quell’s ex, their disparate levels of celebrity, the complications of being out in Hollywood… All of which were further compounded by Quell’s depression. Now, despite the pressures that fame can […]
Hearts Repaired Author: Caraway Carter Reviewer: B. Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Hearts Repaired, by another new-to-me author, Caraway Carter, is a sweet, sometimes bumpy May-December romance that aims to prove love doesn’t care about the particulars—even a thirty-year age gap—when two people are meant to be. An expansion of an earlier novella (The […]
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: Starcrossed by Allie Therin Starcrossed opens where the previous book, Spellbound, left off. Rory and Arthur are at Arthur’s brother (Harry)’s home. Mrs. Brodigan and Rory are there to authenticate some of Harry’s collection, while they keep their paranormal friends safe on Harry’s land. Meanwhile back in Manhattan, Zhang and Jade are investigating Mansfield’s […]