Audiobook review: The Will and the Wilds Author: Charlie N. Holmberg Narrator: Angela Dawe Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Standalone Genre: Fantasy (New Adult) with romantic elements Source: Brilliance Audio Note: because I listened to the book in audiobook format, I had to guess on the spelling of some of the creatures and names. I apologize for incorrect spellings. The […]
Anyone But You Author: Brien Michaels Reviewer: B. Rating: C What I’m Talking About: I wasn’t sure about the premise of Anyone but You when I first saw it, but it sounded interesting, and I was eager to check out another “new-to-me” author. Having had a short time to think things over, I can say, […]
Weekend Fling Author: Stacey Lynn Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: The last six months have been awful for Willow. Her dad walked out on her mom about a year ago, and her mom has fallen apart. Then Willow’s long-term (5 years) boyfriend declared their relationship was over and kicked her out. When […]
Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicide Author: Tonya Kappes Narrator: Johanna Parker Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery #7 Genre: Cozy Mystery Source: Tantor Audio Picking up shortly after previous book, our story beginnings with the opening of a new motel in the old train station. When Mae discovers a dead body the night the big […]
Audiobook review: Whispers Author: L. Penelope Narrator: Allyson Johnson Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Earthsinger Chronicles #2 Genre: Fantasy Source: Macmillan Audio Kyara has the “gift” of Nethersong. It is the opposite of Earthsong – it is death. She’s known as the Poison Flame. She is able to see the “death” in people and force it to accelerate, causing […]
Highland Jewel Author: May McGoldrick Reviewer: Ang Rating: C What I’m Talking About: Highland Jewel is the second novel in the Royal Highlander series and revolves around Maise Murray and Niall Campbell during a time of great unrest and reform in the Scottish HIghlands. Maise is an actively working for change with Fiona, Niall’s older […]
Wrapped Up in You Author: Jill Shalvis Reviewer: Jen & Jennifer Ratings: B-/C+ What I’m Talking About: Ivy has been living in San Francisco for about a year, finally staying in one place and setting down roots. She’s made friends and opened a successful taco truck, but her life is still very solitary and lonely. […]
Audiobook review: The Phoenix Pack Series Author: Suzanne Wright Narrator: Jill Redfield Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: The Phoenix Pack series #6 & #7 Genre: Paranormal Romance Source: Purchased Note: The narration for both titles is reviewed at the end of the story reviews. Fierce Obsessions Fierce Obessions opens up with Rily and Tao waking up in bed together. Seems […]
Audiobook review: Canyons, Caravans, & Cadavers Author: Tonya Kappes Narrator: Johanna Parker Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery #6 Genre: Cozy Mystery Source: Tantor Audio Picking up shortly after previous book, our story opens with Mae receiving the key to the city for all the work she’s done to help revive Normal’s economy. In […]
Audiobook review: The Phoenix Pack Series Author: Suzanne Wright Narrator: Jill Redfield Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: The Phoenix Pack series #4, #5 Genre: Paranormal Romance Source: Publisher (#4), Purchased Note: The narration for both titles is reviewed at the end of the story reviews. Dark Instincts Both Roni and Marcus are enforcers for their packs. Marcus is a big […]
Audiobook review: The Phoenix Pack Series Author: Suzanne Wright Narrator: Jill Redfield Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: The Phoenix Pack series #1, #2, #3 Genre: Paranormal Romance Source: Purchased Note: The narration for all three titles is reviewed at the end of the story reviews. Feral Sins First Impression: Mmmm… Trey is one HOT and broken werewolf alpha. What I liked: […]
Audiobook review: Barbecue & Brooms Author: Bella Falls Narrator: Johanna Parker Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Southern Charms Cozy Mystery #4 Genre: Cozy Mystery, Paranormal Source: Tantor Audio Barbecue & Brooms returns listeners to the quaint Southern town of Honeysuckle Hollow, where all types of paranormals live side-by-side with the witches. The fourth book picks up after the somewhat shocking […]
Captain Stellar Author: R.J. Sorrento Reviewer: B. Rating: C What I’m Talking About: On the surface, Captain Stellar is a promising introduction to a new series by R.J. Sorrento. Filled with action and romance, it progresses along a familiar pattern of an awkward misfit who is adrift in his own life, yet is suddenly responsible […]
Audiobook review: Bushwhacked Author: Emily James Narrator: Andrea Emmes Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Maple Syrup Mysteries #2 Genre: Cozy Mystery Source: purchased Bushwhacked opens a few months after the conclusion of the first book, to just after the winter holidays. Although it took longer for her to close out her life in Virginia, Nicole is finally heading back to Fair […]
The Yankee Widow Author: Linda Lael Miller Reviewer: Ang Rating: C What I’m Talking About: In my experience most historical fiction is a lot of fiction and a little history thrown in for background, color or general information; such is not the case in The Yankee Widow by Linda Lael Miller. Ms. Miller is a […]