Tag: Contemporary

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, 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)

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

My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine is a fun paranormal romantic comedy and the second book in the My Vampires series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

My Vampire Plus-OneMy Vampires, #2by Jenna Levine(post may contain affiliate links) My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine is a fun paranormal romantic comedy and the second book in the My Vampires series. You can count on this series to provide a fun romp! The artists always do an amazing job on the covers, too! I… Continue reading My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine is a fun paranormal romantic comedy and the second book in the My Vampires series (4/5 stars)

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

Hot Hex Boyfriend by Carly Bloom is a cozy paranormal romance with a lot of heart (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Hot Hex Boyfriendby Carly Bloomnarrated by Laura Knight Keating and Zion Jang(post may contain affiliate links) Hot Hex Boyfriend by Carly Bloom is a cozy paranormal romance with a lot of heart. The Merriweather women claim to be descended from a long line of witches, but generations ago were cursed to be unable to access… Continue reading Hot Hex Boyfriend by Carly Bloom is a cozy paranormal romance with a lot of heart (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance

The Great Dating Fake Off by Livy Hart is a fun rom-com featuring double fake dates to a big Italian wedding (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Great Dating Fake Offby Livy Hartnarrated by Zura Johnson and James Cavanaugh(post may contain affiliate links) The Great Dating Fake Off by Livy Hart is a fun rom-com featuring double fake dates to a big Italian wedding. Nora would do anything for her best friend Benji, including pretending to be his girlfriend at his… Continue reading The Great Dating Fake Off by Livy Hart is a fun rom-com featuring double fake dates to a big Italian wedding (4/5 stars)