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 […]
Audiobook review: The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas Note: I listened to this book in December 2019. Louisa has planned her whole life for her season in London, with her goal to marry a decent man who is wealthy enough to support her family. However, one meeting with Felix and she’s nearly come undone. The […]
Resolutions Author: Lucy Eden Reviewer: Jen Rating: B #TBRChallenge March’s Theme is “Baggage” This book has been on my TBR since December 26, 2022, when I received it as a freebie. Why I selected it: I’ve always wanted to read this author and the story sounded appealing. What I’m Talking About: Lucy Eden is one of those […]
Audiobook review: You Get What You Give by Karen Grey Sully, hurt by Whitney’s decision not to leave town with him, spends time alone with his cat on his boat. When another boat collides with his, Sully finds himself injured, unable to work, and a bit adrift in life. In an effort to get him out of […]
Audiobook review: Hounded by Kevin Hearne The Iron Druid Chronicles series follows the life of a 2,000+ year old Druid named Atticus O’Sullivan. Atticus is the only remaining Druid from a time long gone by, hiding out from Angus Og, the Celtic god of love and youth, who wants to kill Atticus for a perceived wrong-doing. Posing […]
Audiobook review: Try Over by Jill Brashear Penny and BFF Lou (Try Easy, book 1) land in Hawaii after saving for months to get there. Penny’s cousin Henry (Try Right, book 3), is a stunt man working in film/TV on the island. At first Penny is not impressed, until she sees Bones. Penny is immediately attracted to […]
Ana Takes Manhattan Author: Lissette Decos Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B- What I’m Talking About: Ana Takes Manhattan is all about discovering one’s self, making peace with flaws and mistakes, and figuring out what brings joy. Ana is convinced she knows what she wants in life and feels sorry for herself because she doesn’t have it. […]
Take the Lead Author: Alexis Daria Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Gina Morales is a professional dancer who competes on a reality dance show. It’s her 5th season, and she really needs to win or she may lose her job. Her partner Stone Nielson is a reality TV star who lives in […]
Audiobook review: Baked Inn Love by Erin Branscom The story opens with Allie being fired from her soul-sucking job. She’s stayed at the job for the health insurance, as she’s a single mom of Caleb who has a childhood disease and underwent a kidney transplant recently. She decides it’s time to move from California back home to […]
#TBRChallenge February’s Theme is “Getaway” This book has been on my TBR since May 18, 2022 when I pre-ordered the audiobook on Audible. Why I selected it: Kee needs to get away from her feelings for her shipmate Audiobook review: Eclipse the Moon by Jessie Mihalik Kee has strong feelings for her Valovian crewmate Varro, but he […]
Audiobook review: Gray Tidings by Hailey Edwards Rue is wrestling with fears that she’ll end up like her father or grandfather as she adjusts to her new role as the deputy director of the Black Hat Agency. The Director sends Rue to New Orleans to deal with a sea creature, and Rue’s worlds start to collide […]
The Gorgon Agenda Author: Lisa Shearin Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: The Gorgon Agenda is another exciting, non-stop adventure for Mak and the SPI gang. This time, SPI director Vivanne Sagadraco’s sister, Tia, is back and ready to destroy Vivanne, SPI, and the entire mortal world. And as if she wasn’t a dangerous […]
Audiobook review: Hunt the Stars by Jessie Mihalik Octavia Zarola is human war hero, but after seeing the ugly side of the human military, she left service and is the captain of a her own ship and bounty hunting team. Tavi will do anything to protect her found family, including working for Torran Fletcher, a former general […]
10 Signs You Need to Grovel Author: Kelly Siskind Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Desmond and Sadie were high school sweethearts that had their HEA ripped away due to the sudden uprooting of and need to join WITSEC for Desmond’s family. Losing Sadie and their promising life nearly destroyed Desmond, so even […]
Audiobook review: The Heretic Royal by G.A. Aiken Picking up immediately after the conclusion of the previous title, The Heretic Royal introduces readers to a slew of new yet familiar characters. Joining the story is none other than Queen Annwyl of Aiken’s Dragon Kin series. Several of the dragons (from the same series) accompanied the […]