Tag: Contemporary

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Romance, Sports Romance

Thrown for a Loop is a delightful contemporary sports romance from Sarina Bowen featuring a former figure skating star now working for a professional hockey team (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Thrown for a LoopNew York Legends, #1by Sarina Bowen(post may contain affiliate links) Thrown for a Loop is a delightful contemporary sports romance from Sarina Bowen featuring a former figure skating star now working for a professional hockey team as a coach. When this first came across my radar, it piqued my interest because I… Continue reading Thrown for a Loop is a delightful contemporary sports romance from Sarina Bowen featuring a former figure skating star now working for a professional hockey team (4/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Travel

Murder Takes a Vacation is fun cozy mystery featuring international travel (3.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Murder Takes a Vacationby Laura Lippmannarrated by Kimberly Farr(post may contain affiliate links) Murder Takes a Vacation is fun cozy mystery featuring international travel. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along in my physical review copy. The audiobook narrator was really fun to listen to, and I appreciated her comedic timing.… Continue reading Murder Takes a Vacation is fun cozy mystery featuring international travel (3.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Novel

The Whole Cat and Caboodle is the charming start to the Second Chance Cat Mystery series by Sofie Ryan (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Whole Cat and CaboodleSecond Chance Cat Mystery, #1by Sofie Ryan(post may contain affiliate links) The Whole Cat and Caboodle is the charming start to the Second Chance Cat Mystery series by Sofie Ryan. This was an enjoyable cozy mystery! For me, the pacing was sometimes a bit irregular and on rare occasions would pull… Continue reading The Whole Cat and Caboodle is the charming start to the Second Chance Cat Mystery series by Sofie Ryan (3.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Latinx, Novel, Romance

You Had Me at Hola is a swoony first entry in the Primas of Power contemporary romance series by Alexis Daria (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

You Had Me At HolaPrimas of Power, #1by Alexis Darianarrated by Seraphine Valentine(post may contain affiliate links) You Had Me at Hola is a swoony first entry in the Primas of Power contemporary romance series by Alexis Daria. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library via the Hoopla app and really enjoyed listening to… Continue reading You Had Me at Hola is a swoony first entry in the Primas of Power contemporary romance series by Alexis Daria (4/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Romance, Travel

Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author’s debut (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Work in Progressby Kat Mackenzienarrated by Angela Dawe(post may contain affiliate links) Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author's debut. I borrowed the audiobook from the library and listened while following along in my physical review copy. The book is narrated by the same voice… Continue reading Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author’s debut (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Humor, Mystery, Novel, Paranormal, Queer, Trans

Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic–and funny–debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Dead & Breakfastby Kat Hillis & Rosiee Thornarrated by Daniel Henning(post may contain affiliate links) Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic (and funny!) debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor. I listened to the audiobook via Spotify (reminder: you get 15 hours/month if you have a premium subscription!) while following along… Continue reading Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic–and funny–debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Urban Fantasy

Blind Date with a Werewolf is a short story collection featuring Asil the Moor from the world of Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Blind Date with a Werewolffrom the world of Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omegaby Patricia Briggs(post may contain affiliate links) Blind Date with a Werewolf is a short story collection featuring Asil the Moor from the world of Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega. Pretty much as soon as I saw this was available to… Continue reading Blind Date with a Werewolf is a short story collection featuring Asil the Moor from the world of Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega (5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Novel, Suspense/Thriller

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone is the start of a fun–and funny–mystery series by Benjamin Stevenson (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Everyone in My Family Has Killed SomeoneErnest Cunningham, #1by Benjamin Stevensonnarrated by Barton Welch(post may contain affilaite links) Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone is the start of a fun--and funny--mystery series by Benjamin Stevenson. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and it was such a fun listen! The book is set… Continue reading Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone is the start of a fun–and funny–mystery series by Benjamin Stevenson (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance, Trans, YA

And They Were Roommates is a lovely YA contemporary romance by Page Powars featuring a queer roommate mishap (3.5/5 stars)(3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

And They Were Roommatesby Page Powarsnarrated by Ben Balmaceda(post may contain affiliate links) And They Were Roommates is a fun YA contemporary romance by Page Powars featuring a queer roommate mishap. A reviewer I follow noted it gave off Ouran High School Host Club vibes, and I find that extremely accurate. (Side note: I really… Continue reading And They Were Roommates is a lovely YA contemporary romance by Page Powars featuring a queer roommate mishap (3.5/5 stars)(3.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance, Urban Fantasy

Burn for Me is the first book in a phenomenal urban fantasy romance series by Ilona Andrews (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Burn for MeHidden Legacy, #1by Ilona Andrewsnarrated by Renee Raudman(post may contain affiliate links) Burn for Me is the first book in a phenomenal urban fantasy romance series by Ilona Andrews. I really love the worldbuilding in this series, which is potentially easy to see as this is my third time starting this first trilogy… Continue reading Burn for Me is the first book in a phenomenal urban fantasy romance series by Ilona Andrews (4.5/5 stars)