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Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Dual narration

I truly enjoyed this story. The narration was stellar! 
This story is about Alexis and Daniel. 
Alexis an ER doc who is going through a rough break up and gets stuck in a small town on her way home from a family funeral. While stuck she meets Daniel a younger man who is the town mayor who also runs the bed and breakfast in town. 

Alexis comes from a world of upper class and money. Daniel was raised by his grandparents and he isn’t poor but he definitely doesn’t have the kind of money and things that Alexis comes from. 

These two characters are adorable. I loved how Daniel helped Alexis realize the real things she wanted and needed in her life. Such a good heartwarming story. 

The Single Dad's Guide to Recreation: a steamy small town romantic comedy by Karen Grey

funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was really cute book. I enjoy Karen’s writing style. I found this to be easy to read. It was a fun quick read. I read it in just a few hours. 

The story follows Avery and Josh. 
The are the embodiment of opposite attraction. Enemies to lovers. Josh works for the mayor and is helping to cancel the very program that Avery is struggling to keep going. 

Very enjoyable. Lighthearted and funny. 

My Cover Model by R.L. Kenderson

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I really enjoyed this audiobook. 

Dual narration- Heather Firth & Alex Knox

This is about an author and a cover model/personal trainer. 

This was super cute and easy to listen to while I did stuff around the house. The narration was done well. I do wish it was duet style of course but I didn’t loose any enjoyment due to it being Dual. The voices were great. 

Travis is a hot personal trainer who also does modeling. He has some past relationship trauma from a jealous ex who couldn’t handle his modeling. 

Sydney is a romance author and meets Travis at a book signing event. She is very attracted to him but thinks she’s definitely not his type. 

Sydney buys a cover photo with Travis on it and then invites him to attend a book event with her and things spark from there. 

This book had me laughing and swooning. The writing is easy to follow and fun. The spice was good too. 

 Looking forward to book 2! 

Your Secret To Keep by Rachel LaBerge

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Basketball romance
Workplace romance
Close proximity

Loved this book! 
I am not surprised, I devoured the last one and Rachel did not let us down with this one! 

Brooks and Lia are swoony. I absolutely adored their story. 

Lia is a strong FMC and very independent. She is inspiring. 
Brooks is so swoon worthy, strong and caring.  I love that these two are amazing alone but together they are unstoppable.

The Nanny is Off Limits by Q.B. Tyler

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Single Dad x Nanny
Forced proximity 
Age gap
Spicy 🌶️ 🥵 

Dual narration - Stephen Dexter & Audrey Obeyn
I love Stephen’s voice! Always hits just right! I do with this was Duet style but I still enjoyed the book. 

I thoroughly enjoyed the spicy seems but QB Tyler never disappoints with the spice! I am not typically a fan of the Daddy kink but when QB writes it I like it! 

These two characters were so well written and Ellie is relatable in so many ways. Rowan is caring and supportive. Very good book.

See It Through by Julia Wolf

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Close proximity 
Enemies to lovers
Small town
Found family
Best friends sibling
Romantic suspense 

Duet Narration - Emma Wilder & Sean Masters
***chefs kiss*** these two did an amazing job! Loved the narration. 

I have been a fan of Julia’s for a few years. I love her writing style. It’s witty banter and spicy. I giggled and kicked my feet during this one. 

Hannah is such a strong FMC. She’s a ferrier working on horses all around their town and further out. 
Remi has come back to town after a tragic accident kept him away even when his father was sick. 

Over a few weeks Remi manages to get back into Hannah’s good graces and sparks begin to fly. 

I loved these two characters so much. The friendship they develop along with loving each other and supporting each other. Remi wouldn’t give up on their relationship even when Hannah had doubts. 

Looking forward to the next book already! I love that you get to see characters from past books. 

Their Greatest Strength by Hannah Cowan

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Football Romance 🏈
Single guardian
Marriage of convenience
He falls first and HARD
Found family
My wife


Dual Narration -  Alex Kydd & Amy Hall
fantastic narration I love these two

This story follows Blakely and Jamison. Blakely is struggling to make ends meet and care for her younger brother Nate. Jamison has been asked to help the public engagement of his team by finding a wife to marry but not just anyone it is to be a fan of the team. 

An unusual meet cute/ meeting of chance sparks Jamison’s interest in Blakely. When he first try’s to get her to agree to the arrangement she thinks it’s crazy but something’s change and her mind is quickly considering his offer. 

Throughout this story you get back story and see why Blakely is so dead set on being independent and doing things on her own. Jamie just wants to support her and get her to fall for him. 

Heartwarming story about found family and love. I absolutely loved how Jamie’s family took in Blakley and Nate despite questioning the reasons for the marriage. 

Bourbon & Lies by Victoria Wilder

emotional funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Strangers to lovers 
Slow burn
Romantic suspense 
Hidden identity 
Small town
Found family

Duet narration- Connor Crais & Samantha Brentmoor
***holy moly these two narrating together is everything I could ever ask for. Straight 🔥 🔥 🔥 

The cover of this book drew me in immediately! I also love bourbon and romance books so what is not to love. This book was so amazing. I loved every bit of it. Victoria Wilder wrote a fantastic book!

Laney is an event planner who ends up in witness protection. Fiasco KY small town known for Foxx Bourbon. 

Grant is a former police officer turned bourbon barrel maker for his family’s bourbon business after a tragic work event. 

These two characters have immense chemistry from the moment they meet. I laughed, I cried, I kicked my feet with the banter in this book. I can not wait for book two to be in audio! 

*** if you struggled reading this PLEASE I beg of you give the audiobook a go. It will not disappoint you! 

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Workplace romance
Fake dating

Dual Narration - Kyla Garcia & Zachary Webber

I loved this book. I was pleasantly surprised. Normally I read more smut/spice. However this book was more about the development of the connection and love the two main characters build through friendship. 

There is a sprinkle of spice but it’s not super descriptive. I would say it’s open door spice but not overly explicit. 

Jacob and Briana are such a cute couple. I loved them so much! The narration was great! Who doesn’t love Zachary Webber aka Jacob Morgan  

My Best Friend's Honeymoon by Meryl Wilsner

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This is a cute story but I didn’t love that it was told in third person POV.

The story has good plot and was mostly enjoyable. Narration was really good. 

A non bionary rep was nice to see and there was lots of spice.