Audiobook review: A Heart of Blood and Ashes Author: Milla Vane Narrator: Nicole Poole Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Gathering of Dragons #1 Genre: Fantasy Romance Sources: Tantor Audio (audiobook); Berkley (print) A Heart of Blood and Ashes is a sweeping fantasy filled with passion, adventure, and romance. The story centers on the alliance and unlikely romance between Yvenne, rightful […]
Mermaid Inn Author: Jenny Holiday Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: After a ten-year absence, Eve Abbott has returned to Moonflower Bay to say goodbye to her great aunt Lucille, who passed away, leaving Eve the Mermaid Inn. Eve spent every summer living with Lucille at the Mermaid Inn, until she was 18 […]
Whiteout Author: Adriana Anders Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I first fell in love with Adriana Anders’ writing while reading her Blank Canvas series and then again while reading Thirst through the Radish app (I really hope she releases it on Kindle at some point since I didn’t get to read the […]
Sweep with Me Author: Ilona Andrews Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Picking up immediately after the conclusion of One Fell Sweep (book 3), and running parallel in time with Maud’s book (Sweep of the Blade, book 4) Sweep with Me takes readers back to Gertrude Hunt, the magical Inn for space travelers, […]
Love Lettering Author: Kate Clayborn Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Note: I received an audiobook review copy of this title from Recorded Books. This version, narrated by Brittany Pressley, was not released to the public, therefore I will only be reviewing the story/content, without the narration. If you are interested in the […]
Audiobook review: Get a Life, Chloe Brown Author: Talia Hibbert Narrator: Adjoa Andoh Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: The Brown Sisters #1 Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Purchased Chloe Brown comes from a wealthy family, is cared for and given what she needs. She has her own business and makes her way in the world, but due to her chronic illness and […]
Wicked Bite Author: Jeaniene Frost Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: THERE WILL BE SPOILERS FOR BOOK 1, SHADES OF WICKED, BELOW!! Disclaimer: Ian is a fixture in the world of Frost’s books. From a cheeky one-liner pop in character to a supporting character to now a main character in this newest series. I […]
Rafe Author: Rebekah Weatherspoon Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Sloan is a super successful doctor and single mom of two 6-yr-old twin girls. She left Seattle and her a-hole ex-husband, relocating to California and living on her own. She relies on others to help care for her kids, and her live-in nanny […]
Love Her or Lose Her Author: Tessa Bailey Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Love Her or Lose Her is the second book in Tessa Bailey’s Hot & Hammered series. It focuses on Dominic who works for Brick & Morty, the construction company that pulls most of the characters together, and Rosie, who […]
Audiobook review: Skin After Skin Author: Jordan Castillo Price Narrator: Gomez Pugh Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Psycop #8 Genre: Paranormal Suspense, LGBTQ, m/m Source: Author Being a fan of the PsyCop series, and the audiobooks, in particular, I was extremely happy to receive this copy of Skin After Skin in a giveaway from the author. Though Crash’s presence in […]
Audiobook review: Wedding Bells and Deadly Spells Author: Danielle Garrett Narrator: Amanda Ronconi Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Touch of Magic Mysteries #3 Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery, Romantic Elements Source: Tantor Audio Picking up roughly six months after the conclusion of the previous book, Wedding Bells and Deadly Spells brings listeners up to speed on magical wedding planner Anastasia Winters. Dealing […]
Shadows & Dreams Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: “Here lies Kate Kane. She achieved something. Beloved daughter. Sorely missed.” After having so much fun with the re-release of Iron & Velvet, I was fairly confident I’d enjoy the second novel in the Kate Kane, Paranormal Investigator just as well. […]
Murder at Royale Court Author: G.P. Gardner Narrator: Karen White Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Cleo Mack Mystery #2 Genre: Cozy Mystery Source: Tantor Audio Murder at Royale Court is the second story in the Cleo Mack Mystery series. I am happy to report it is equally as entertaining as its predecessor. The tale is shared in the […]
One Christmas Eve Author: Shannon Stacey Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Preston and Zoe start out on the wrong foot when he makes some disapproving remarks about the sexy Halloween display in her bookstore window. Because of emotional damage from her ex, Zoe immediately takes a dislike to Preston, but when he […]
The Princess Plan Author: Julia London Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Eliza Tricklebank was once the picture of the demure, polite young lady. But her heart was broken by a cad who spoke of love and marriage while courting and marrying a woman with large purse strings. Now Eliza is content to run […]