Remedy was my first book by Kaylee Ryan and I’ll definitely be reading more from this author. This book was a super sweet brother’s best f3.5 stars
Remedy was my first book by Kaylee Ryan and I’ll definitely be reading more from this author. This book was a super sweet brother’s best friend book. I enjoyed a lot about it, especially the hero. I do wish the heroine wouldn’t have been quite as stubborn and these two could have been out and together for more of the book, but still a good read!
October Audible Escape listen #24 Rating: 3.5 Stars Genre: Romance Narrators: Callie Dalton & Teddy Hamilton Length: 7 hours and 12 minutes
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3.5 stars
Remedy was my first book by Kaylee Ryan and I’ll definitely be reading more from this author. This book was a super sweet brother’s best friend book. I enjoyed a lot about it, especially the hero. I do wish the heroine wouldn’t have been quite as stubborn and these two could have been out and together for more of the book, but still a good read!
October Audible Escape listen #24 Rating: 3.5 Stars Genre: Romance Narrators: Callie Dalton & Teddy Hamilton Length: 7 hours and 12 minutes
Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved a boy, and this boy gave her the world.
What a great final book of 2020. One More Round is de4 stars
Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved a boy, and this boy gave her the world.
What a great final book of 2020. One More Round is described as a fun and flirty novella, and while I would agree with that overall, it had some emotional parts. Simon and Caroline is a couple I’ve loved from the moment I met them over 8 years ago when I first read Wallbanger. I was so happy to get more of their story. I highly recommend this one for all fans of the series.
Audio book source: Audible (included in plus membership) Story Rating: 4 stars Narrators: CJ Bloom and Gregory Salinas Narration Rating: 5 stars Genre: Romance Length: 2 hours and 58 minutes
I remember I Still Believe was the last movie I bought movie theater tickets for… it came out in March of 2020. I knew the movie was based on t4 stars
I remember I Still Believe was the last movie I bought movie theater tickets for… it came out in March of 2020. I knew the movie was based on the true story of Jeremy Camp’s life, but I didn’t know there was a memoir that went along with it. The movie is mostly about Jeremy and Melissa’s story, but the book had so much more of his life in it. I enjoyed this inspirational story a lot.
Audio book source: Libby (library) Story Rating: 4 stars Narrators: Mark Smeby Narration Rating: 4 stars Genre: Memoir/Nonfiction Length: 6 hours and 21 minutes
This was such a great enemies to lovers story. The banter was fantastic and I adored this couple.
Delilah and Macon grew up together and they we4 stars
This was such a great enemies to lovers story. The banter was fantastic and I adored this couple.
Delilah and Macon grew up together and they were each others nemesis. Now they're adults and it's been over ten years since they've seen each other. Now they're back in each others lives, much to Delilah's contempt. Delilah is working for Macon. And the more time they spend with one another, the more Delilah realizes they may not hate each other at all.
There was so much I loved about this book. I could have done without the sister drama at the end, but overall it was a fun, fast-paced romance! On a side note, the female narrator for this one was incredible.
Audio book source: Audible (purchased) Story Rating: 4 stars Narrators: Sebastian York and Maxine Mitchell Narration Rating: 4.5 stars Genre: Romance Length: 11 hours and 52 minutes
There were some gems in this one, and others that were just okay. Overall, I liked it a lot and I'm so glad to be back with the Winston famil3.5 stars
There were some gems in this one, and others that were just okay. Overall, I liked it a lot and I'm so glad to be back with the Winston family!
Audio book source: Audible (plus) Story Rating: 3.5 stars Narrators: Joy Nash and Chris Brinkley Narration Rating: 4 stars Genre: Romance Length: 3 hours and 27 minutes
I love Sara Ney’s romantic comedies and this one was super fun. It was cute, sweet, and made me laugh out loud a time or two. I enjoyed it mo3.5 stars
I love Sara Ney’s romantic comedies and this one was super fun. It was cute, sweet, and made me laugh out loud a time or two. I enjoyed it more than the first and am looking forward to reading the next!
Audio book source: Audible (purchased) Story Rating: 3.5 stars Narrators: Grace Grant and Gregory Salinas Narration Rating: 4 stars Genre: Romance Length: 5 hours and 15 minutes
The Twelve Dates of Christmas was a cute, but rather predictive holiday romance. I enjoyed listening to Kate's story and watching her navigat3.5 stars
The Twelve Dates of Christmas was a cute, but rather predictive holiday romance. I enjoyed listening to Kate's story and watching her navigate these dates. Even though I could see the writing on the wall of how this would all turn out, I liked the ending. A solid holiday read.
Audio book source: Audible (purchased) Story Rating: 3.5 stars Narrator: Elizabeth Knowelden Narration Rating: 4 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Length: 10 hours and 24 minutes
I remember listening to Mariah Carey all the time when I was a kid in the early 90’s. She has such an incredible voice and so many huge hits,4 stars
I remember listening to Mariah Carey all the time when I was a kid in the early 90’s. She has such an incredible voice and so many huge hits, but I didn’t know much about her. I was always a casual fan, but I have to be honest and say I didn’t know much about her life story aside from little things here and there that were in the media.
Books like this are the reason I love reading memoirs. You have no idea what people have been through/are going through. I love learning about people’s lives and listening to them tell their own stories. I think audiobooks, when the author narrates their own story, is the best way to read them.
I definitely feel like I have some insight to the life of Mariah and a new respect for her as an artist and a person.
Audio book source: Audible (purchased) Story Rating: 4 stars Narrators: Mariah Carey Narration Rating: 5 stars Genre: Nonfiction/Memoir Length: 11 hours and 17 minutes
I think I would have liked this more if I listened to it after reading 'Solitaire', but still enjoyable and I loved getting more Charlie and 3.5 stars
I think I would have liked this more if I listened to it after reading 'Solitaire', but still enjoyable and I loved getting more Charlie and Nick! A nice, quick, holiday listen!
Audio book source: Audible (purchased) Story Rating: 3.5 stars Narrators: Holly Gibbs, Sarah Ovens, Hew Parmenter Narration Rating: 4 stars Genre: Contemporary YA Length: 1 hour and 2 minutes
This was a cute Christmas novella but I wanted so much more! This is one is about Dixie, who is going home for the holidays for the first t3.5 stars
This was a cute Christmas novella but I wanted so much more! This is one is about Dixie, who is going home for the holidays for the first time in a few years… and happens to get stranded in an airport due to the snow. But at least she’s not alone. She meets Brogan there and they really hit it off. This was a nice and short holiday read, I would have loved it if we got more of these two after the snowed in night. This one was good, would recommend if you’re looking for a fast holiday romance.
Audio book source: Hoopla (library borrow) Story Rating: 3.5 stars Narrator: Delancey Stewart Narration Rating: 4 stars Genre: Romance Length: 1 hour and 27 minutes
I’m quickly learning that when it comes to Wolfie, I should always expect the unexpected.
I'm such a sucker for a brother's best fr4 stars
I’m quickly learning that when it comes to Wolfie, I should always expect the unexpected.
I'm such a sucker for a brother's best friend book and I was really looking forward to Wolfie's book after meeting him in the first book of this series.
Wolfie is roommates and best friends with Penelope's brother, Connor. When Wolfie gets volunteered to go to a work retreat with Penny he does it as a favor to Connor... but Penny kinda sorta accidently tells her coworkers Wolfie is her boyfriend. So he plays along.
Penelope has had a crush on Wolfie for a long while, and her feelings come to the surface and are stronger than ever. I loved Wolfie and Penelope together and I especially loved that Wolfie was different than Kendall's other heroes. He is one of my favorite she's written.
I enjoyed listening to this one so much. Kendall Ryan's books are amazing in audio and she always has the best narrators. Jacob Morgan and Andi Arndt did a fantastic job voicing Wolfie and Penny. If you're looking for a fun, sweet, and steamy romance- pick this one up! Also, I see Connor's book is next and it's a single dad/nanny book- I'm sooooo here for that!
Audio book source: Audible (promo code from author) Story Rating: 4 stars Narrators: Jacob Morgan and Andi Arndt Narration Rating: 5 stars Genre: Romance Length: 5 hours and 42 minutes
A great read about the power of forgiveness. I admire the author so much for putting her struggles out there so boldly to help others. I got a 4 stars
A great read about the power of forgiveness. I admire the author so much for putting her struggles out there so boldly to help others. I got a lot out of this one, and I loved that the author narrated it herself.
Audio book source: Libby (library borrow) Story Rating: 4 stars Narrator: Lysa TerKeurst Narration Rating: 4.5 stars Genre: Non-fiction Length: 8 hours and 7 minutes
This was a nice second chance/holiday romance. I think I would have liked it a bit more had I read some of the other books in the series, but i3 stars
This was a nice second chance/holiday romance. I think I would have liked it a bit more had I read some of the other books in the series, but it was still a nice novella. I enjoyed watching Lottie and Sean fall for one another again.
Audio book source: Hoopla (library borrow) Story Rating: 3 stars Narrator: Karen White Narration Rating: 4 stars Genre: Romance Length: 2 hours and 28 minutes
Keeping You Away is a best friend's brother/second chance romance that had me captivated from start to finish. This is one of those books you 4 stars
Keeping You Away is a best friend's brother/second chance romance that had me captivated from start to finish. This is one of those books you won't want to put down. I can't wait to get to the second part!
Tyler and Gemma started off as friends and pen pals when Gemma was still in high school and Tyler was in the military. Through the 4 years Tyler was enlisted, they got to know each other through those letters and fell for each other. When he came home, they spend one magical summer together before everything changed. The majority of this book takes place twelve years after that summer.
Tyler is back in town and gets a job at the local garage, where Gemma's dad is her boss. She's also the office manager there. And Gemma is engaged. Yeah, it's a bit angsty, but I loved waiting to see where things would go with Tyler and Gemma. I really liked Tyler, Gemma though- I was frustrated with her at times. I understand why she made some of the choices, she did, but there were moments I wanted to scream at her.
I enjoyed listening to the audiobook of Keeping You Away and especially loved the male narrator's (Tor Thom) voicing of Tyler. This one ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, but it's nothing too awful. Definitely makes me want to pick up book 2 ASAP!
Audio book source: Audible (arc from Wildfire Marketing) Story Rating: 4 stars Narrators: Tor Thom and Lia Langola Narration Rating: 4 stars Genre: Romance Length: 7 hours and 52 minutes
I liked a lot about this Christmas novella, the main character Emma, specifically. It was a sweet story with a nice romance, but I have to m 3.5 stars
I liked a lot about this Christmas novella, the main character Emma, specifically. It was a sweet story with a nice romance, but I have to mention Emma’s best friend. She is awful. I’m not sure why, but the last few Carlson books I’ve read have had a horrible character and I would have loved the book much more had she not been so awful.
Audio book source: Hoopla (library borrow) Story Rating: 3.5 stars Narrator: Hope Newhouse Narration Rating: 4 stars Genre: Women's Fiction Length: 4 hours and 14 minutes
This was such a fun and sweet holiday romance! I love a good grumpy hero and Charlie was perfect! I loved the banter and chemistry between Char4 stars
This was such a fun and sweet holiday romance! I love a good grumpy hero and Charlie was perfect! I loved the banter and chemistry between Charlie and Candice. It made me so happy!
Candice loves Christmas and she's full of cheer. She spends her days volunteering and planning and the holidays is her time to shine. She's at event to event and she enjoys it. Charlie Sullivan's family owns the biggest tree farm and he is a bit of a grouch. He definitely has no interest in going to any holiday events or parties, even if it would be good for business. Charlie's mom has a brilliant idea- to get Candice to help Charlie at these events.
Charlie can be a grump, but he can also be really sweet. I loved watching him warm up to Candice and watching her see him open up and see the softer side of him. The end of this book made my heart so happy and if you're looking for a holiday book to make you smile and get in the holiday spirit, I highly recommend this one!
Audio book source: Downpour (audio arc) Story Rating: 4 stars Narrators: Virginia Rose and Teddy Hamilton Narration Rating: 5 stars Genre: Romance Length:7 hours and 5 minutes
I freaking love Lauren Rowe so much. Her books are so fun and her narration is perfect. This one had some great moments and overall I loved 3.5 stars
I freaking love Lauren Rowe so much. Her books are so fun and her narration is perfect. This one had some great moments and overall I loved both Savvy and Aiden. It made me laugh and smile, but it definitly had some over the top/extra moments towards the end. A fun listen I would recommend if you're looking for something short and light.
Audio book source: Audible (purchased) Story Rating: 3.5 stars Narrators: Lauren Rowe & John Lane Narration Rating: 5 stars Genre: Romance Length: 5 hours and 36 minutes
There were rules among friends, commandments, really, and the most important one was Thou Shalt Not Lust After Thy Friend’s Sister.
4 stars
There were rules among friends, commandments, really, and the most important one was Thou Shalt Not Lust After Thy Friend’s Sister.
I've been trying to read more historical romance novels this year and I've obviously been failing... but I'm so glad I listened to this one. Honestly, I really want to watch the series next month so I made time for this. I loved it. Daphane and Simon were fantastic and I can't wait to read more from this series.
Audio book source: Libby (library borrow) Story Rating: 4 stars Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Narration Rating: 4 stars Genre: Historical romance Length: 12 hours and 9 minutes
Dear Justyce is the sequel to Dear Martin and it was even more hard hitting and equally as important to read. It was a quick listen and I recom4 stars
Dear Justyce is the sequel to Dear Martin and it was even more hard hitting and equally as important to read. It was a quick listen and I recommend everyone check it out!
Audio book source: Libby (library borrow) Story Rating: 4 stars Narrator: Dion Graham Narration Rating: 4 stars Genre: Contemporary Length: 4 hours and 45 minutes