Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Romance

Do Me a Favor by Cathy Yardley is a charming contemporary romance featuring leads in their early 40s (4.5/5 stars)

Do Me A Favorby Cathy Yardleynarrated by Elyse Dinh & Teddy Hamilton(post may contain affiliate links) Do Me a Favor by Cathy Yardley is a charming contemporary romance featuring leads in their early 40s. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Elyse Dinh and Teddy Hamilton. I continue to love Hamilton's narration, and… Continue reading Do Me a Favor by Cathy Yardley is a charming contemporary romance featuring leads in their early 40s (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay is a contemporary romance following an American ex-librarian moving to Ireland to become the assistant of her favorite novelist (3.25/5 stars)

Love at First Bookby Jenn McKinlay(post may contain affiliate links) Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay is a contemporary romance following an American ex-librarian moving to Ireland to become the assistant of her favorite novelist. This one had a slow start for me, and I was initially considering DNFing around 25%. After setting it… Continue reading Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay is a contemporary romance following an American ex-librarian moving to Ireland to become the assistant of her favorite novelist (3.25/5 stars)

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

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle is a contemporary romance featuring magical realism (4/5 stars)

Expiration Datesby Rebecca Serlenarrated by Julia Whelan(post may contain affiliate links) Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle is a contemporary romance featuring magical realism. Daphne receives a slip of paper with a name and a length of time around the start of every one of her relationships. That is until one day when she receives a… Continue reading Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle is a contemporary romance featuring magical realism (4/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Romance

The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo is a historical fantasy set in early 1900s Manchuria featuring shape-changing fox spirits (4/5)

The Fox Wifeby Yangsze Choonarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo is a historical fantasy set in early 1900s Manchuria featuring shape-changing fox spirits. I followed along in my physical advanced reader copy while listening to the audiobook which I borrowed from my local library. The author narrates… Continue reading The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo is a historical fantasy set in early 1900s Manchuria featuring shape-changing fox spirits (4/5)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Mafia Romance, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Lovely Corruption by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romance and the fifth book in the O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

Lovely CorruptionThe O'Malleys, #5by Katee Robertnarrated by Charlotte North(post may contain affiliate links) Lovely Corruption by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romance and the fifth book in the O'Malleys series. I borrowed the audiobook from my library. Charlotte North does a great job narrating! I'd recommend reading the books in order to get all… Continue reading Lovely Corruption by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romance and the fifth book in the O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

Anthology, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance

The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten is a fantasy romance and the second book in the Nightshade Crown series (3.5/5 stars)

The Hemlock QueenThe Nightshade Crown, #2by Hannah Whittennarrated by Emily Ellet(post may contain affiliate links) The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten is a fantasy romance and the second book in the Nightshade Crown series. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library. Emily Ellet is the narrator and overall I think she does a good… Continue reading The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten is a fantasy romance and the second book in the Nightshade Crown series (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Queer, Romance, Trans, Urban Fantasy

Evocation by S.T. Gibson is a queer paranormal fantasy with romance elements and the first book in The Summoner’s Circle series (4/5 stars)

EvocationThe Summoner's Circle, #1by S.T. Gibsonnarrated by Oscar Reyes(post may contain affiliate links) Evocation by S.T. Gibson is a queer paranormal fantasy with romance elements and the first book in The Summoner's Circle series. I did a blended read with my advanced reader copy and the audiobook, which is narrated by Oscar Reyes. I had… Continue reading Evocation by S.T. Gibson is a queer paranormal fantasy with romance elements and the first book in The Summoner’s Circle series (4/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Suspense/Thriller

Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark is a suspenseful mystery featuring a serial killer who hunts his victims with personal ads (4/5 stars)

Loves Music, Loves to Danceby Mary Higgins Clark(post may contain affiliate links) Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark is a suspenseful mystery featuring a serial killer who hunts his victims with personal ads. Mary Higgins Clark is just so good at writing clever plots and potato-chip chapters. I enjoyed this one. There… Continue reading Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark is a suspenseful mystery featuring a serial killer who hunts his victims with personal ads (4/5 stars)

Books, Cozy Mystery, Feminism, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally is a Regency-era cozy mystery with romantic elements and the first in the Lady Petra Inquires series (3.5/5 stars)

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a LordLady Petra Inquires, #1by Celeste Connally(post may contain affiliate links) Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally is a Regency-era cozy mystery with romantic elements and the first in the Lady Petra Inquires series. I borrowed the audiobook version from my library. Eilidh Beaton… Continue reading Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally is a Regency-era cozy mystery with romantic elements and the first in the Lady Petra Inquires series (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, Western

Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage is a contemporary cowboy romance and the start of the Rebel Blue Ranch series (4/5 stars)

Done and DustedRebel Blue Ranch, #1by Lyla Sage(post may contain affiliate links) Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage is a contemporary cowboy romance and the start of the Rebel Blue Ranch series. This book was EVERYWHERE and I heard pretty good reviews. I read one chapter of this before I left for a camping weekend… Continue reading Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage is a contemporary cowboy romance and the start of the Rebel Blue Ranch series (4/5 stars)