Category: Contemporary

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Retelling, Romance

It’s All Relative by Rachel Magee is a cute Hallmark-style reimagining of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream set around a big family wedding (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

It's All Relativeby Rachel Mageenarrated by Tanya Eby(post may contain affiliate links) It's All Relative by Rachel Magee is a cute Hallmark-style reimagining of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream set around a big family wedding. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along with my physical copy. Tanya Eby is always lovely… Continue reading It’s All Relative by Rachel Magee is a cute Hallmark-style reimagining of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream set around a big family wedding (3.75/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Queer, Romance

The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author’s adult debut (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Nightmare Before KissmasRoyals and Romance, #1by Sara Raaschnarrated by Ellis Evans(post may contain affiliate links) The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author's adult debut. I initially picked this up because it was comped to Red, White, and Royal Blue meets… Continue reading The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author’s adult debut (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance, Sports Romance

Hockey Boy by Brittanée Nicole is a contemporary hockey romance with good neurodiversity rep (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Hockey BoyBoston Bolts Hockey, #1by Brittanée Nicole(post may contain affiliate links) Hockey Boy by Brittanée Nicole is a contemporary hockey romance with good neurodiversity rep. In general, I had a good time reading this book. I especially appreciated the curvy and neurodiversity rep (depression and anxiety) throughout. I could definitely feel the chemistry between our… Continue reading Hockey Boy by Brittanée Nicole is a contemporary hockey romance with good neurodiversity rep (3.75/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel, Romance

Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Pickleballersby Ilana Long(post may contain affiliate links) Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest. This was a fun read! I inhaled this book within 24 hours and laughed out loud several times. I enjoyed how light-hearted it felt, though there are also sweet and romantic moments from… Continue reading Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Magical Realism, Novel, Queer, Romance, YA

Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet by Molly Morris is a speculative YA romance with heaping helpings of magical realism (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Annie LeBlanc is Not Dead Yetby Molly Morrisnarrated by Georgina Sadler(post may contain affiliate links) Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet by Molly Morris is a speculative YA romance with heaping helpings of magical realism. I initially picked this up because it has a really intriguing concept. Who would you pick if an every-ten-year town… Continue reading Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet by Molly Morris is a speculative YA romance with heaping helpings of magical realism (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Suspense/Thriller

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera is a fun contemporary thriller and the author’s adult debut (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Listen for the Lieby Amy Tinteranarrated by January LaVoy & Will Damron(post may contain affiliate links) Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera is a fun contemporary thriller and the author's adult debut. Lucy moved to Los Angeles to try to start a new life. But five years after her best friend's unsolved murder, a… Continue reading Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera is a fun contemporary thriller and the author’s adult debut (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Romance

My Secret Vice by Alicia Wilder is an escapist political romance (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

My Secret ViceMountains & Monumentsby Alicia Wilder(post may contain affiliate links) My Secret Vice by Alicia Wilder is an escapist political romance. I loved The West Wing and when I saw this book comped to that tv show, I knew I needed to read it. I also live in the DC area, and it's always… Continue reading My Secret Vice by Alicia Wilder is an escapist political romance (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Horror, Novella

Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker is a contemporary paranormal horror novella featuring a reality tv show (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Haunt Sweet Homeby Sarah Pinskernarrated by Jennifer Bloom, Jess Nahikian, Matt Godfrey, & Robb Moreira(post may contain affiliate links) Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker is a contemporary paranormal horror novella featuring a reality tv show. Mara is in her twenties but isn't quite sure what she wants to do with her life. Her cousin… Continue reading Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker is a contemporary paranormal horror novella featuring a reality tv show (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Romance

Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca is a contemporary romance with paranormal elements and the first book in the new Boneyard Key series (3/5 stars)

Ashleah

Haunted Ever AfterBoneyard Key, #1by Jen DeLuca(post may contain affiliate links) Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca is a contemporary romance with paranormal elements and the first book in the new Boneyard Key series. After all of her friends got married and started having kids, Cassie left Orlando and bought a flipped historic cottage in… Continue reading Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca is a contemporary romance with paranormal elements and the first book in the new Boneyard Key series (3/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Horror, Indigenous Author, Magical Realism, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Suspense/Thriller

The Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham Jones is a wonderful horror-filled ending to the Indian Lake Trilogy (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Angel of Indian LakeIndian Lake Trilogy, #3by Stephen Graham Jonesnarrated by Isabella Star LaBlanc, Barbara Crampton, Angela Goethals, Andrew J. Robinson & Stephen Graham Jones(post may contain affiliate links) The Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham Jones is a wonderful horror-filled ending to the Indian Lake Trilogy. This book came out in March… Continue reading The Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham Jones is a wonderful horror-filled ending to the Indian Lake Trilogy (5/5 stars)