Audiobook review: Us Authors: Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy Narrators: Teddy Hamilton & Jacob Morgan Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Him #2 Genre: LGBTQ (m/m Romance), Contemporary Romance Source: Purchased After absolutely loving the friends-to-lovers story of Him, I had mixed feelings going into Us. Of course, most of me wanted more of Jamie and Wes, but part of me […]
Audiobook review: Him Authors: Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy Narrators: Teddy Hamilton & Jacob Morgan Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Him #1 Genre: LGBTQ (m/m Romance), Contemporary Romance Source: Purchased As teens attending a hockey elite camp each summer in Lake Placid, Ryan (Wes) Wesley and Jamie Canning became the kind of best friends that are forever. However, Wes harbored […]
Welcome to #FitReaders!! Felicia the Geeky Blogger and I are super excited to be co-hosting this fitness-oriented group for another year! If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. How to Participate: On the first day of each month, I will post “Commit to be Fit” […]
A Duke by Default Author: Alyssa Cole Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: A Duke by Default is a sweet, simmering, sexy romance staring a reforming socialite and a brooding master sword maker. For those who read the first title in Ms. Cole’s Reluctant Royals series, you will see a significant change in […]
Audiobook Review: Adorkable Author: Cookie O’Gorman Narrator: Andrea Emmes Audio Listening Speed: 1.5x Series: Standalone Genre: Young Adult (Contemporary Romance/Coming of Age) Source: Tantor Audio Adorkable is a delightfully quirky young adult novel; a funny and heartwarming story of best friends to lovers. I already am looking forward to listening to this novel again. Sally is […]
About the Book Frenchman Street Author: Suzanne Johnson Publisher: Suzanne Johnson Released: July 24, 2018 Series: Sentinels of New Orleans #6 Genre: Urban Fantasy Purchase links: Kindle and Print Signed books and discounted collections Exclusive Snippet: When we landed in the Rivendell transport, a late-night fireworks show was booming in the direction of downtown New Orleans. Bright […]
Audiobook Review: Murder at the Mansion Author: Sheila Connolly Narrator: Emily Durante Audio Listening Speed: 1.5x Series: Victorian Village Mysteries #1 Genre: Cozy Mystery Source: Tantor Audio Murder at the Mansion is the first in the new Victorian Village Mysteries. Emily Durante’s narration of Kate’s multiple sleuthing was gripping and fascinating. I really enjoyed this new […]
Night Fall Author: Simon R. Green Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: B- What We’re Talking About: Night Fall is the bittersweet end to the captivating worlds of the the Nightside, The Secret Histories, and GhostFinders series. Although we are sad that this is the end to these captivating worlds, it was still one hell of […]
Kill the Farm Boy Authors: Kevin Hearne + Delilah S. Dawson Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Kill the Farm Boy is a fantastical adventure filled with sarcasm, satire, and silliness. The story follows a band of misfits on their adventures to end the machinations of a not-so-nice chamberlain and his pixie accomplice. […]
Audiobook review: A Princess in Theory Author: Alyssa Cole Narrator: Karen Chilton Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: SPI Files #5 Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Purchased Naledi (Ledi) Smith is driven and determined to succeed, even when society presses against her. As a black woman working two jobs and a grad student in the STEM field, Ledi knows how to deal […]
Audiobook Review: Ten Author: Gretchen McNeil Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Audio Listening Speed: 1.5x Series: Standalone Genre: Young Adult Mystery Source: Tantor Audio Ten is a delightfully suspenseful, young adult mystery that seems inspired by Agatha Christie. I am a fan of Agatha Christie murder mysteries and could not pass up a new version. Though the novel […]
Sink or Swim Author: L.A. Witt Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: As a retired Sailor—who’s also Muslim, gay, and divorced—Alhazar Bukhari has experienced plenty of static in his life. Despite the bad, however, he’s raised two loving, incredible children, remained best friends with his ex-wife, and is a source of comfort to […]
About the Book Rio Author: Delphine Dryden Publisher: self-published Released: July 24, 2018 Series: Science of Temptation #4; Nerds in Paradise #1 Genre: Erotic Romance; BDSM Purchase links: Pre-order at Amazon:https://amzn.to/2zyRaEi Pre-order at Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/when-in-rio-1 Snippet: Jack had mentioned his goal for the hike was to spot at least three different kinds of snakes. During the break, as I […]
Hellfire and Handbaskets Author: Kathryn Hills Reviewer:Una Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Hellfire and Handbaskets is the second novel in the Time Traveler’s Journey series. It was a sweet romance coupled with a fascinating mythology of time travel. Though I did not read the first book, it in no way diminished my pleasure in reading […]
Audiobook review: The Myth Manifestation Author: Lisa Shearin Narrator: Johanna Parker Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: SPI Files #5 Genre: Urban Fantasy Source: Purchased Taking place a few months after the conclusion of The Ghoul Vendetta, The Myth Manifestation features a summit of most supernatural races that reside on Earth. It’s been a hundred years since they last came together in […]