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The Nanny is Off Limits by Q.B. Tyler

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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 đŸŒ¶ïž đŸ„” 

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

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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

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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

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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 đŸ”„ đŸ”„ đŸ”„ 

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

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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

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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.
Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham

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

4.5

Grumpy x sunshine
Travel/ destination 
Clumsy FMC 
Small Scottish Town
Dual POV

Dual narration 

This was a fun listen. I loved the accents! The storyline was fun and interesting. Truly enjoyed this audiobook! 
Caught in the Axe by Daphne Elliot

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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

LOVED IT!!!

Age gap
Workplace
Friends to lovers

DUET narration - Aiden Snow & Mollie Stark
Loved the narration and the story!

This is the first in the series and follows Lily and Owen. 

Lily is Owen’s brothers ex girlfriend and his new assistant as he tries to navigate the sale of his families lumber business. 

Lily is younger and trying to save up to move to NYC for college and to live with her best friends. 
Owen is older and only back in town for the sale of his family’s business. 

I loved that they developed a friendship and mutual respect for each other before becoming more. 
I can not wait for the rest of this series to be in audio!
Play the Game by S.J. Sylvis

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emotional 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? Yes

4.5

Enemies to lovers
Hockey romance
Marriage of convenience 
Forced proximity Dual POV

Dual narration - Lee Samuels & Samantha Brentmoor 
Love love love Samantha! And Lee had just the right amount of gravel to his voice!

I absolutely love a good hockey romance! I really enjoyed this book. I look forward to mire if this series! 

If you’re a hockey romance girlie then you will like this one! 
Love Me fierce by Dakota Davies

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

4.5

Small Town
Single mom/dad
Cop x Nurse
Romantic suspense (murder mystery vibes)
Found family

Dual Narration - Gregory Salines & Jill Smith
The narration was really good. I enjoyed these two voices.

Vivian and her son Mateo are kind of on the run, in hiding looking for a new start. Her ex husband is a dirty cop and she wants to be as far away from him as she can afford. 

Everett is a police officer who had a son of his own and is a bit prickly. He is trying to solve a few local murders. 

These two are instantly attracted to each other but Vivian is fighting it because of her ex husband being a cop and her experience with him. Everett had this urge to protect Vivian and Mateo at any cost. 

I enjoyed their story mystery mixed with the romance in this story. Over all it was a good listen.