Audiobook review: Black Soul, White Heart by Hailey Edwards Although listed as book 3.5 in the Black Hat Bureau series, Black Soul, White Heart is actually a prequel to the series, sharing how Rue’s parents meet and fall in love. Many years prior to the start of the series (I don’t think a date is […]
Audiobook review: Gray Court by Hailey Edwards Picking up shortly after the explosive conclusion of the previous book, Gray Court finds Rue, Asa, Clay, and Colby enjoying a little downtime before Rue has to report back to the Black Hat Agency. Rue is fearful she’s turning dark and that it could taint Colby’s pure white magic […]
Audiobook review: The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks Set in a fantasy world divided by kingdoms and run by magic wielders, The Witch Collector follows twenty-four year old Raina Bloodgood, a mute village girl who hides her magical talents. She hates the Frost King and his Witch Collector who comes once a year to conscript […]
Leprechauns and Lemon Bars by Danielle Garrett Leprechauns and Lemon Bars is a fun novella set in the Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries world. While it could be enjoyed as a standalone, I highly recommend listeners begin with the first title in the series, Sprinkles and Sea Serpents. The story is a great look at main character […]
Audiobook review: Talisman Tails by Danielle Garrett For all my issues with this series (Selene’s over-the-top snarky attitude, the fact that the last three books were actually one story), I really enjoyed how this one ended. Originally, the author had planned to wrap up Cora and Selene’s stories with Talisman Tails; however, she’s since told fans […]
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 […]
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 […]
Audiobook review: Furry Fortunes by Danielle Garrett Picking up at the immediate conclusion of the previous Nine Lives Magic book, Furry Fortunes continues the story left unfinished in Purr-fect Potions. Treasure hunter Tabitha Blake has been turned into a statue, taking away Cora and Selene’s only lead to find the missing Aunt Lavender. While Furry […]
Audiobook review: Renegade Love by Ann Aguirre Renegade Love plays like a sweeping space opera heist with plenty of action and adventure, a bit of swashbuckling, and a sexy alien romance. I love Yara because she’s so positive and the best of humanity. Even though bad things happen, she tries to find the good and remains kind […]
Hexes and Honey Buns by Danielle Garrett Picking up a few weeks or so after the conclusion of the previous title, Hexes and Honey Buns finds Rosella working for the Winterspell Gazette and searching for her next big story. She receives an email from Marigold Prince, a prisoner convicted of killing her husband. She maintains she’s […]
Audiobook review: Pregnant by the Playboy by Jackie Lau Vince Fong is a self-made tech genius who burned out a few years ago and is living an empty life. He is the younger brother of Julian (Mr. Hotshot CEO). Vince is tired of his party-filled life style and wants to find meaning and fulfillment. Marissa is ready […]
Audiobook review: Grey Witch by Hailey Edwards Now that Rue has fully accepted Asa as her mate, she’s doing things a demon princess should – like attend the challenge matches where usurpers fight Asa for his position as heir to the throne. She wins over the masses, but unfortunately captures the attention (and fascination) of Asa’s father, […]
Audiobook review: Moonlight and Magic by Darynda Jones Picking up shortly after the conclusion of the previous book, Moonlight and Magic shifts gears and moves Annette, the previous sidekick character, into the role of protagonist. At first I was totally thrown for a loop that the series changed main characters and the narrator, while still first […]
Audiobook review: Mr. Hotshot CEO by Jackie Lau When Julian’s father retired after having a heart attack a couple years ago, he left Julian (the eldest of three brothers) in charge of the family business. Afraid that Julian is going to end up with the same fate, his mom and grandmother confront him at work and force […]