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 […]
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, […]
The A.I. Who Loved Me Author: Alyssa Cole Narrators: Regina Hall, Mindy Kaling, Feodor Chin, Therese Plummer, Dina Pearlman, Neil Hellegers, Adenrele Ojo, Kyla Garcia Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Standalone Genre: Sci-Fi Romance Source: Purchased The A.I. Who Loved Me is a wonderful audio-first (only?) new sci-fi romance from Alyssa Cole. The performance features an all-star cast, […]
Twice in a Blue Moon Author: Christina Lauren Reviewer: Jennnifer Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: Twice in a Blue Moon is the newest standalone novel by writing duo, Christina Lauren. It’s a second chance romance between Tate and Sam. They first met on vacation in London, Tate with her grandmother after graduating high school […]
Faker Author: Sarah Smith Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A What I’m Talking About: After having a little bit of romance burn out, I turned back to the genre and found a jewel of a novel! Faker is the debut novel by Sarah Smith and I don’t know what she has coming next, but I’m reading it!! […]
Song For A New Day Author: Sarah Pinsker Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: I don’t get to read many new-to-me authors these days, but I really enjoyed Song for a New Day, by Sarah Pinsker. The cover alone was enough for me to say, “Yes, please!” Though it easily fits under the […]
Only Ever You Author: CD Reiss Narrators: Andi Arndt and Brian Pallino Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: purchased I’m a big fan of CD Reiss and will jump on anything she writes. She can pen both dark/touching stories and fun/light stories, and they are all sexy. Only Ever You was on the lighter side […]
My Two Husbands: A Laugh Out Loud Romantic Comedy Author: Amanda Aksel Narrator: Erin Mallon Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Caffeinated PR Services I was originally drawn to My Two Husbands solely on narrator Erin Mallon, then by the blurb. I mean who would be crazy enough to live with their husband and ex-husband?! […]
The Affair of the Mysterious Letter Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: “I am the sorceress Shaharazad Haas. Being uninvited is sort of my thing.” “That seems like it could get one into rather a lot of trouble.” “Getting into rather a lot of trouble is also my thing.” Alexis […]
Waiting for Tom Hanks Author: Kerry Winfrey Reviewer: Nima Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Before he was castaway on a deserted island, landed a plane on the Hudson River, or came back safely from a failed trip to the moon, Tom Hanks was the king of the romantic comedy. Anyone who loves the rom-coms […]
Ayesha at Last Author: Uzma Jalaluddin Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Beginning with the highly apt question, “When do you get to be happy?” Ayesha at Last introduces readers to Ayesha Shamsi, a twenty-seven year old Canadian Muslim with the soul of a poet, who has just begun her new life as […]
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 […]
Audiobook review: The Birthday Suit Author: Lauren Blakely Narrators: Andi Arndt, Sebastian York, January Lavoy, Julia Whelan, R.C. Bray, Shane East, Joe Arden, Erin Mallon, Dion Graham, Savannah Peachwood, Jason Clarke, Robin Miles (Full Cast Style) Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Purchased I listened to a couple of short stories about secondary characters in Birthday […]
New Orleans Rush Author: Kelly Siskind Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Bea has had a horrible 13 hours. After moving from Chicago to New Orleans with her boyfriend four days ago, he dumped her and sent her packing. Following an evening of drinking her sorrows away, Bea spies her ex-boyfriend’s precious car, […]
Speak No Evil Author: J.R. Gray Reviewer: B. Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: I was originally drawn to Speak No Evil by what is undoubtedly one of the more interesting premises I’ve ever heard. That, combined with the fact that it was written by an author I’ve been eager to read for quite a […]