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Something Borrowed, Something You by Vi Keeland
4.0
The author has a really amazing ability to write emotional romance with tons of depth, yet it’s balanced out by moments of light as well and they manage to not be depressing even though the subject matter can be heavy. Natalia and Hunter have a push and pull relationship right from the start, they have an undeniable connection but so many obstacles in their way. This is def a slow burn because of their individual circumstances, I really didn’t know how it would end and was kind of worried about their path to an HEA but I should’ve known that the author would pull everything together in the end. As I mentioned earlier this does have some sad parts but overall it was hopeful and so many sweet and tender moments better these two. I loved Natalia’s relationship with her stepdaughter and really respected how much she stepped up for her, family is an important theme here, in all its many forms and books like that always tug at my heart. Both narrators brought lots of emotion to their portrayal of the characters and embodied them so well. If you want a romance with depth, a little heartache and a side of a spicy talking hero, try this!
Runaway Groomsman by Meghan Quinn
4.0
I absolutely love the authors brand of humor and paired with a super fun premise here, this was such an entertaining listen. The quirky town was so fun, as well as the residents and I loved the rom com movie vibes. The narrators were both fantastic and made a longer book fly by!
My Daughter Is Missing by J.D. Kirk
3.5
This was not your typical missing child thriller, Elizabeth does not behave how a normal parent would when she realizes her daughter has vanished so it’s strange right from the start. She’s worried for sure, she just doesn’t tell anyone, including the police and it’s clear that she has secrets she’s willing to go to great lengths to hide. So I definitely judged her the whole time, she’s not a likable character but she was interesting for sure. The pacing here was on the fast side with short chapters and plenty of action. It did veer into some outlandish turns but some of the twists were solid so it all kind of balanced out for me in the end. If you want a thriller with a pretty fresh angle try this, I really haven’t read anything else exactly like it and I always appreciate that, I just wish it would’ve been a bit more grounded and not so silly.
Wicked Love by Willow Aster
4.5
While I’ve really enjoyed every book in the series so far I’ve been looking forward to this book the most because of the glimpses of Bowie and Becca shown in the previous books. I knew their bond would be special and it was just about the cutest thing I’ve ever read. Before he meets Poppy, Becca is about the only person who can get Bowie to let loose and have a little fun and seeing him just be happy and content was so sweet. Becca is adorable, pure sunshine and innocence and she reminded me of my own son. He also has special needs and he lights up every room he enters, so she was such an important character to me and I appreciated the beautiful disability representation. I loved Poppy as well and her bond with Becca was cute and special. The audio was perfect, I have listened to so many books narrated by Samantha lately and she nails it every single time somehow. J. F. is fairly new to me but wow, so so good and the addition of Lily as Becca was beyond perfect and charming. If you want a low angst adorable listen with some amazing tropes this was fantastic.
Naughty or Ice by Sylvia Pierce
4.0
This was such a cute listen, one of those easy, breezy ones that swept me away. When I finished I was surprised because it went by so quickly, and it’s only because I was enjoying it so much. Eva is a single mom who is an ex figure skater and Walker is a hockey player with an injury, so his team hires her to get him back on the ice. I loved that their chemistry was instantaneous, these two were like magnets and their attraction was so hot. They also had excellent banter, always a bonus for me and while Walker is stubborn and bossy with Eva he was a giant cinnamon roll with her daughter 🫠 If Teddy is narrating I’m listening and if he’s narrating with Samantha?! Even better, these two are amazing together. It’s the first in a series and I’ll def be continuing on!
Parents Weekend: A Novel by Alex Finlay
If you’re someone that is new to the mystery/thriller genre I feel like this would be a great place to start. It’s super fast paced, there’s a decent mystery and there’s plenty of characters giving you lots of options as to whodunnit. For me personally it wasn’t surprising enough for me, I found the reveals predictable, but this wasn’t a bad read for me at all. It kept my attention and although there were a lot of characters to keep track of, I didn’t have trouble keeping them straight. I really liked some of them, especially Keller and would love to see her character again in the future. If you like fast paced mysteries with an ensemble cast and lots of drama, this may be for you.
3.5
If you’re someone that is new to the mystery/thriller genre I feel like this would be a great place to start. It’s super fast paced, there’s a decent mystery and there’s plenty of characters giving you lots of options as to whodunnit. For me personally it wasn’t surprising enough for me, I found the reveals predictable, but this wasn’t a bad read for me at all. It kept my attention and although there were a lot of characters to keep track of, I didn’t have trouble keeping them straight. I really liked some of them, especially Keller and would love to see her character again in the future. If you like fast paced mysteries with an ensemble cast and lots of drama, this may be for you.
Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage
4.0
This was such a perfect ending to a fantastic series and Cam and Dusty were the absolute best couple to end with. I know a lot of people don’t like flashbacks in a romance but it worked so well here and was done perfectly. The narrator’s were fantastic as always, I’ll never turn down an opportunity to listen to a Connor and Savannah book
The Tenant: A Psychological Thriller by Freida McFadden
When I need a brain break and an easy read I know I can always count on the author to deliver, and this was exactly what I was in the mood for when I picked it up. It’s predictable, a bit silly and totally unhinged but it was fun and I enjoyed my time with it.
4.0
When I need a brain break and an easy read I know I can always count on the author to deliver, and this was exactly what I was in the mood for when I picked it up. It’s predictable, a bit silly and totally unhinged but it was fun and I enjoyed my time with it.
A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper
4.0
I’m such a huge fan of the authors brand of humor and wit, she’s absolutely delightful and this one was adorable. The large cast of quirky characters was not only entertaining, it made it fun to guess whodunnit and I loved trying to solve the murders alongside Jessamine. The narrator was engaging and captured the southern charm perfectly!
The French Honeymoon by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
I loved the premise here and the tagline about Paris not always being a good idea was intriguing to me. You figure out almost immediately that none of the characters are very likable or even decent people but in a thriller, who cares? I found the pacing to be pretty fast and while some twists were surprising some weren’t but that was ok for me. I was assuming this would be about four stars for me until the ending and now I’m def bumping it down. I hate an ambiguous ending where you’re not sure what happened and that’s what we were given here. It could be seen as two different outcomes and I don’t like that at all, I want clear and concise answers. Blah. But if you enjoy that type of thing the rest of this was a pretty fun popcorn style wild thriller! The ending was just disappointing for me.
3.0
I loved the premise here and the tagline about Paris not always being a good idea was intriguing to me. You figure out almost immediately that none of the characters are very likable or even decent people but in a thriller, who cares? I found the pacing to be pretty fast and while some twists were surprising some weren’t but that was ok for me. I was assuming this would be about four stars for me until the ending and now I’m def bumping it down. I hate an ambiguous ending where you’re not sure what happened and that’s what we were given here. It could be seen as two different outcomes and I don’t like that at all, I want clear and concise answers. Blah. But if you enjoy that type of thing the rest of this was a pretty fun popcorn style wild thriller! The ending was just disappointing for me.