Kelly

This is an excellent intro to the Rossi family series. I loved meeting some of the key players and I'm hooked, I need to know what happens next in this series.

Wild for You is a sweet, slow burn, inter-connected standalone. I was enthralled from the beginning and enjoyed every minute of it. It was sweet, funny at times, and emotional. Perhaps my favourite book in the Hot Jocks series so far.

This was such a sweet story. After the last book, I had a feeling about the direction this book would take as I'm sure most readers/ listeners did. I was curious to see how it would play out and be handled. And I have to say that the sensitive subject was handled with care.

There is a key message in this story that I loved, I don't want to go into detail due to spoilers but anyone that knows my personally will probably understand the message I mean.

The only issue I really had was that there looked like a subplot was going to happen but nothing ever did. It felt to me that it was there to get the reader wondering without ever giving it life. Or an explanation.

Can we just take a moment to bask in Grant's amazingness? I don't even care if that's a word or not. He is everything you'd expect from a good guy. He's alpha but not over the top, he takes Ana's needs into consideration, he backs off when he needs to, but, he also doesn't sacrifice his own needs. He's supportive and sweet...in his own grumpy way. He didn't rush anything. He handles Ana with care without using kid gloves. And his interaction with the dog are just swoon inducing. He was everything I didn't know I needed in my book life at the moment.

Joe Arden was fabulous as Grant, he really embodied the character. You believed what he was selling, so to speak. He delivered the dialogue in such a way that you couldn't help but sigh at times. The vulnerability mixed with the alpha attitude was so uniquely Joe, that you couldn't imagine anyone else performing the part.
Virginia Rose was wonderful as Ana, she performed a difficult subject with such sensitivity that you could just get lost in the feelings of the character. It was raw and beautiful. And how the performance changed as the character grew and progressed was just beautiful.

This book is the three S's - short, sexy, and sweet. It is such a fun read. Two sexy guys, one sweet, sexually adventurous girl. Put them together during a pandemic and things are bound to go from ‘hi' to ‘oh my' in no time. And they do, and it is the delicious.

If you've never read anything by J.L. Beck and C. Hallman this is the perfect introduction to their writing. It's a complete standalone.

Coming soon!

It's not often that I listen to a book in a day, I just don't have the time these days, but once I started The Yes Factor, I didn't want to put it down, so I didn't.

Erin Spencer and Emma Sable have crafted a brilliantly charming and witty story of friendship and the woes of dating in the modern world. As I listened, it was hard to believe that this was a debut novel, it felt like they had been writing together for a long time. Their writing is cohesive, and they tell such a fun, feel good story.

I liked that this book had characters that were my age, I'm not usually bothered by things like that, but it felt refreshing and gave a whole different dynamic to the thoughts and feelings of the characters. The dating mishaps were hilarious, and I'll admit, made me grateful not to be on the dating scene.

What I loved the most about this story was how the friendship was written. The bond of friendship is strong even from miles away. Friends fight and they make up. They keep things from one another and eventually spill their secrets when the time is right. And that is captured so perfectly throughout this story. Bex and Olivia are fantastic, I cheered with them. I commiserated with them. I laughed with them. And I wanted to go pour a glass of bourbon and hang out with them too.

Ava Erickson and Andi Arndt performed this book to perfection. Now, it's no secret that I love both of their voices. Talk about girl crush. Up until today, I had never heard them together and it was such a joy. Their voices complemented each other, and I need more. Hearing these two amazing women perform a story of friendship was beautiful, they both nailed the emotion and the humour of the scenes, so much so that it seemed effortless. Credit worthy for sure.

I really hope there is going to be another book because I need more. This book most definitely has The Yes Factor.

This is Sophie Blue's debut novel and it is an enjoyable, quick, fun read. I liked the witty banter between the characters. It deals with a subject that I think is close to a lot of people's hearts, weight and how we see ourselves. I thought it was handled really well, hat tip to Sophie for treating the subject tenderly whilst delivering the message that everyone is deserving of love.


Liam and Chloe are so cute together. Their attraction is instant, watching them fall in love was heart melting and the conflict is easily and quickly resolved, I actually liked that because it shows that a little communication can go a long way. I would have liked it to be a little longer, but that's the joy of a good book.

I felt some things were a little repetitive and that was noticeable, especially in a short book. However, it didn't detract from the story enough to damage it. I will definitely be preordering Kyle's book. I'm intrigued by him, for sure.

3.5 stars

Some books we love and some books just don't hit the spot. This is one of those books for me. I love the author and narrators but this book wasn't for me. I enjoyed others in the series though, so don't let this put you off. It's just a personal taste thing.

Jordy was a nice guy, I really liked him in the previous book, and I loved his interactions with Harper and his want to do whatever it took. Harper was great, even if her ‘no hockey player' rule wasn't really explained or at least didn't come across as important enough for the way she treated Jordy to begin with. She came across as the Ice Princess she was pretending to be at the auction. Once she finally gave in, they were great together. I liked the updates on the couples from the previous books. It ended well, and I was happy that the conflict didn't last long, that with a little communication they were able to get themselves back on track and in love.

Teddy Hamilton and Savannah Peachwood were great as Jordy and Harper. They bring the characters to life and deliver such fantastic performances.


I have to be honest, I'm not a huge fan of bets. It shows such a disregard for the person. Now, I've read and listened to some that made it work, but for me, this book doesn't fall into that category. Jordy never tried to put an end to it and allowed his teammates-his friends to speak about it in such a jerky way. The fact that the subject was also their coach's daughter, just didn't make sense or sit well with me. Had this been the first instead of the last book, I don't think I would have listened to any more in the series.

Cheeky King

This is the follow on to Cheeky Royal, and it's fantastic. Whereas Cheeky Royal was more about the couple, Sebastian and Penelope, hiding who they truly were and falling for each other, Cheeky King is them trying to stay away from each other, Penelope is trying to do her job and protect the king, but Sebastian isn't making it easy, his hurt is evident, and he lashes out at every turn. But neither of them can resist their chemistry and the sexual tension. Add in the suspense and the whodunit feel and it makes for a truly addictive story. It still had laugh out loud moments and the grovelling was done to perfection. You'll note from my review of Cheeky Royal that I wanted a book for a certain couple, and now know why that won't be happening. I was both saddened and happy about it. I still vote for a Michael story.

Andi Arndt and Shane East perform this book and do a fabulous job. The issues I had with Cheeky Royal still existed, but I think I became accustomed to it as it didn't feel as noticeable or jarring. Which is always a bonus. Shane and Andi really do work so well together.

Are you looking for your next love to hate book boyfriend? Look no further with this addictive and rarely seen concept that will have you on the edge of your seat and swooning by the end. It's filled with fantastic banter and just enough suspense to keep you turning the pages long into the night. A definite must read.

More to follow.

3.5 stars


This was more of a play than a story so it takes a little getting used to the fact that there is no narration just dialogue. It also includes sound effects that were quite distracting and at times made me lose focus of the actual dialogue. That being said, it was a sweet and fun story. A quick if you will, at just shy of an hour and a half. If you're looking for fun characters, brilliant performers, and a cute story. Definitely pick this one up.

There were some fantastic voices in this production. Andi Arndt and Jason Clarke do the brunt of the dialogue and are wonderful as usual. Emma Wilder, Dan Bittner, and Savannah Peachwood have some fun parts. And then you add in the wonderfulness of Erin Mallon and Jakobi Diem as the friends to the heroine and hero to round it out perfectly. Cast wise, this was a home run.

3.5 stars


I chose this book based on the narrators. I didn't read the blurb, I didn't research the author. I just dived in. I have mixed feelings on the book. On the one hand, I thought it was great, it had an A-hole character that you love to hate, who redeems himself, and don't you just love that? But on the other hand, there are some things that I just couldn't get over. The main one being the fact that the 'hero' slept with sex workers yet said he hated wearing condoms and slept with the heroine bare - but not before checking SHE was clean. It just felt extremely irresponsible, I thought it was done as a way to have her get an STI but no. I don't know whether it was to again showcase how douchey the hero is or if it was supposed to be sexy, but it just took me completely out of the story. And there is also a scene requiring the use of a safeword which could have used a little more conversation and explanation. The character barely knew what the word was for and nothing was said about what to do it she couldn't speak. Which was a shame. I called the hero a dirty talking douche as I was reading, and I feel that really summed him up for a good portion of the book, he does come around though. The heroine is an acquired taste, at times she drove me crazy, her inability to make a decision and have a backbone really impacted her likeability factor. I did like them together, I thought they were actually well suited and brought out the best in each other. This book has a high heat factor so if that isn't your thing, I'd give this book a pass.
I adore Vanessa Edwin and her performance was fantastic. Her male voice is fantastic and she nailed all the emotions the characters were experiencing. Paired with Connor Crais is just brilliant, they really complement each other.
This was my first Connor Crais audio but it won't be the last. What a book to start with. Connor was superb, he really committed to that douchy vibe of the character. His female voice was great and he delivered the bad boy redemption brilliantly.

This was the first book of Penny Wylder that I've read and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm going to have to read more. It was cute and sexy and funny. It was written and paced really well. I read it in one sitting as I just didn't want to put it down. I loved that it was a different take on this trope. It was a quick and easy read. It had a sweet feel to the story, you really wanted these two to make it work beyond the baby aspect. I laughed out loud on a number of occasions while reading. The cover is great, it really catches the eye.

I loved these characters. They really wormed their way into my heart. I loved Cannon, he was such a sweetheart. You really got the impression that he would have agreed to anything for Rina, that although he didn't realise it to begin with, he loved her and wanted her to be happy. He was also downright sexy, he could be my roommate anytime! I really liked Rina, she was intelligent and knew what she wanted and went after it. You could tell how important Cannon was to her. She's the type of girl you wanna be friends with.

I loved the relationship, they were good friends and I think that showed, and their chemistry once they decided to go ahead with the baby making plan was evident. I liked that they were both professional people, although some of their office antics would question that HAHA. I may have wanted to crash their heads together at times and shout at them to just tell each other how they were feeling, especially when they weren't following their own advice. The sexy times were incredibly sexy and written well, they weren't forced and worked with the pacing of the story. I loved the ending, it was the sweetest thing and left me feeling all toasty inside.

3.5 stars


This was my first Anna Durand book and it's book 8 in the series. I feel like it might have been beneficial to have read/ listened to the other books in the series first to fully understand the dynamics of the family as some things happen that had me really scratching my head as to why.

This is a second chance romance with a little suspense thrown in. At the start, I thought it was going to be enemies to lovers but nothing really came of that aspect. It was more a rekindling of a relationship.

I wish there was more of a bridge between how the characters felt to begin with and their change of feelings. It was like they both had a huge shift without any cause or explanation for it. That being said, the chemistry was certainly there and could be steamy to say the least.


Shane East and Elle Newlands narrate. I thought Elle's performance of Cat was fantastic, but unfortunately, this is one of those cases where I think a duet would have been much better. Her male voice and British/ American accents really took me out of the story, it was very jarring. Shane's performance was brilliant and his transitions between accents and gender was smooth. The production was great with no issues.

I loved this novella. It hit me in my emotions more than I expected it to. It's a short, sexy listen.

Jah is my type of guy. He's the damaged hero with a heart. And the way he loves is just all the things. And Tricia is bad-arse, I adored her. Together they were on fire.

Jakobi Diem was on fire in this story. His delivery of the vulnerability of Jah was brilliant. And Wesleigh Siobhan was fantastic, I loved how she performed Tricia. Their voices complement each other perfectly and the POV transitions are smooth.

Side note: If you don't like cheating, this isn't going to be the book for you.

This novella was a little darker than the previous too. There is some closure for the Mitchell brothers at the end.

I loved Shu and Denver, they were so good together. I loved that it was an age gap. Some of their encounters were at disturbing places but otherwise, it was great. I loved how much they loved. How easy they loved after experiencing so much badness in their lives.

Jakobi Diem and Wesleigh Siobhan are just amazing in this trilogy. It's been such a joy to listen to them tell the Mitchell brothers stories and the women that bring them to their knees. This book is no exception. They have given each character such a wonderful cadence that really highlighted the emotions. The transition between character and POV was flawless.

If you like short erotica stories, especially those with older characters, this book is going to be your jam. It's sexy and sweet and funny. There is a lot of timeline jumping back and forth so it won't be for everyone, personally, I thought it worked and I didn't have any difficulties following along.

Set and Kareema meet (re-meet) at their high school reunion and start seeing each other to service their needs, never wanting or expecting more. But soon the unexpected happens and their feelings come into play. I loved that they were in their forties and didn't mess around. They told it like it was. This book is on fire.

Wesleigh Siobhan and Jakobi Diem were fantastic. I loved their delivery. The transition between characters was smooth and distinct. I bought the book based on the narrators and I wasn't disappointed in the slightest.

I've never rated a book this low before. I was originally put off this book by the warning, but my book club selected it so I thought I've give it a go. I should have listened to my gut. I almost didn't finish it a few times.
Now, let me just state that I'm not a prude by any means, I've read some pretty extreme books, and I curse like a fisherman, so bad language doesn't bother me. But this book felt like a test to see how many curse words, vulgar phrases, and sex scenes could be placed in one book, held together by the slimmest of stories. The sad thing is that this could have been a great story but instead of focusing on telling the story, the author went for shock value and repetitiveness instead.

Lessa Lamb narrates and does an amazing job. Not only with the reading but the singing too. A shining diamond in this production.

3.5


I am so torn with this book. I wanted to like it but it just didn't hit the mark for me. It felt rushed. The trip in the beginning felt like it needed more to establish the connection between the two characters. I did like how the long distance thing worked for them. The issues with Natalie's ex-husband never really seemed to get resolved and Parker's inability to comprehend how his actions could affect someone was extremely frustrating, especially when he laid the blame at Natalie's feet. Yes, I think she overreacted but it wasn't without provocation. The movie aspect was fun.

I did like the couple together and thought they were cute. They had crazy chemistry which translated to some steamy scenes. I liked that they eventually resolved their issues.

Erin Mallon and Brian Pallino were fantastic and suited the characters. Both brought a lot to the story and are probably the reason I enjoyed it as much as I did. The switch from POV and voices was smooth and with no issues.

When I said I didn't really do audio plays, Erin Mallon said, Hold my beer!” Erin's writing truly captures the essence of the story and characters. The way she blends humour throughout this play, that deals with some difficult issues, is just astounding. As a woman, my heart ached at parts. I may have cheered at one point, and I laughed so much. I thought the way the creepy vibe and humour intersected was beyond perfect. It also has some really heartfelt and touching moments. There is a reason I've listened to this three times now.

Set in Trenton psychiatric hospital in 1907, New doctor, Henry Cotton has some interest ways of curing his patients. When his daughter, Tilly comes to join him, things literally start to go bump in the night but that is just the beginning of this brilliantly creepy and humourous story. It also time-hops to 1969 where Ilda and Susan are connecting and preparing for the moon landing, Ilda has some strange but funny ways that will keep you laughing and wondering until the very last moment.

What a stellar cast. They were outstanding. Each and every one of them brought something fantastic to the play. Erin was wonderful as Susan, the snark really shone through. Caitlin Kelly played the young Tilly to perfection. I kept forgetting it wasn't a child that had been cast. Thérèse Plummer was Margot, and her talent shines, the balance between the humour, the difficult moments of her situation, and the interactions with Tilly were simply stunning. Jonathan Davis played Henry with this creepy vibe that had my skin crawling, absolutely brilliant. Cynthia Darlow was fantastic as Ilda, she had some of the best comedic moments that blended so well with the darker elements.

The music was performed by the phenomenal Angelo DiLoreto on piano and the brilliant Zachary Webber on violin. The music really enhanced the feel of the play and set the mood.

The sound effects were completed by Nick Long, and I have to give him props. I'm not a usual fan of them, but these really worked. It wasn't overpowering and didn't take away from the actors performances. They enhanced the scenes and added to the creepy vibe of the story.

This is a creepy, humourous, and touching audio play that will keep you engrossed throughout and leave you entertained and wanting more. My husband also listened and he agrees, it's a top-notch production that fans of talented performers and smart writing will love.

If you're looking for your next sci-fi binge listen, look no further than USS Hamilton, Ironclad Station. It's got everything a sci-fi lover could want. Space battles. Aliens. Robots. And a serial killer. It's a fun story that is captivating and keeps you listening late into the night because you need to know what is going to happen next. I'm hooked and ready for book two.

The only real downside was a text to audio issue. You really notice those he said/ she said when it's being performed, which is nobody's faults, it just doesn't flow as well on audio as you don't black it like when reading.

Performed fantastically by James Patrick Cronin. The story has a LOT of different characters and situations and each is given their own voice and unique sound and feel. This was my first time listening to James but it won't be my last. He has a great voice for sci-fi.

3.5 Stars


This was a cute and fun story, as you come to expect from Kendall Ryan. It had some fun banter and lots of sexy time. I was a little disappointed that the story didn't really relate to the blurb, I sat there waiting for Maren to teach Hayes how to be a better boyfriend and it never came. But otherwise, it a great. Hayes' grandma was fantastic, I love her and her little side story, it gave an added feel to the story.
I loved Maren, but I have to say that Hayes annoyed me a little, and I found myself telling Maren to cut her losses and go find someone worthy of her. His back and forth was giving me whiplash. And the way he behaved was made worse by the lack of reaction by Wolfie. So it felt all for nothing. This story is on the sexy side, I mean, Hayes is part owner of a sex toy shop after all. I think I would have liked a little more story and communication between Hayes and Maren. Things felt rushed between them in the bedroom, and I never really felt this amazing connection between them. But they had chemistry. The side characters were funny, and I enjoyed the banter between them all. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

Sebastian York played the annoying and cocky character of Hayes well. And Erin Mallon was fabulous as the sweet, Maren. Both transitioned well from each character, and for the most part kept the character voices unique. There were a couple of instances were Wolfie did sound a little different during Sebastian's pov but that may have been interpretation. The production was fine with no issues of note.

The last 45 ish minutes of the audiobook is the first five chapters of The Bedroom Experiment. Performed by Jason Clarke.

Are you looking for a book that will melt your Kindle with its heat level? If so, look no further than this book from Lana Brazen. Oh my word. It is a book straight out of our fantasies. It's short and downright dirty. I'm not one of those people that hides what they read or won't read in public or whatever, but this book, man, it should come with an alone-time warning/ suggestion. That being said, it also has emotion too. The author is going on my repeat read list. I can't wait to read Andrew's book.

This story was all the things. I cried. I swooned. I laughed. It is sexy and emotional. I loved the banter between June and Burke and that the author didn't shy away from emotions with both of them. Too often, women are portrayed as the characters that get emotional but Ella James throws that stereotype out of the window and gives us a hero that is flawed and honest. We see his progression through the story and although he seems like a douche at times, it's obvious that he cares for the children and has underlying issues. June is the type of heroine I love. She doesn't take anything lying down. And shows that you can be smart without having the education to back it. The love both of these characters has for their siblings kids is heartwarming and lovely to listen to. Watching them go from enemies to lovers is one of my favourite things with this trope and it is done so beautifully in this story. The chemistry between them is earbud melting and really worked with the story. I loved how Ella blended all the feels together to bring this couple, this family, who have endured so much to their happily ever after.

Ava Erickson and Zachary Webber were perfectly cast in this audiobook. They both have very expressive voices for the emotional scenes and they are used to their fullest in this book. The little kid voices are portrayed wonderfully. Ava and Zachary are both captivating in this book and kept me listen well into the night.

I didn't have high expectations for this book, not because of the author but just in the way my mood has been lately. Well, Kendall must have taken this as a challenge. Not only did she write a book that was captivating but was also deep with emotion. It's rare to find a book where the hero is the one that needs support and understanding. It was so refreshing and a subject matter that was handled well and not in detail. That being said, it is still classic Kendall with humor and lightheartedness scattered throughout.
Penelope and Wolfie we're so wonderful together. I loved how they complemented each other with their personalities and actions. I loved the chemistry between these two characters and how they progressed through the story and could connected with each other on all levels. The sexual encounters were an important part of this story and they were both sexy and beautiful in the way they were addressed.

Jacob Morgan and Andi Arndt are fantastic in this audiobook. They were the perfect voice actors for this story. They both have a wonderful way of conveying the emotions the characters feel and that was showcased well here. The transitions from gender to gender and pov to pov was smooth and not jarring. My only little issue was the choice of voice for one of the side characters, Andi had him sound very different to Jacob but it's a minor character and most probably wouldn't notice it or care. It'sconly because Andi's performance of him is so funny that it stood out to me. Production was smooth with no issues to note.

Single dad stories are my kryptonite and this one was no different. It hit me hard in the feels. Not only is it a single dad story but Isaac is struggling to make ends meet and his child has some underlying issues that come to light throughout the story. Enter Cora, a movie star, who seemingly has it all, yet spends so much time at the coffee place Isaac works at. After one hot night, they don't see each other for a while. But once they reconnect it is all the things. I loved that Isaac was a man with real issues and real emotions and reactions. He doesn't always do or say the right thing. And I loved that Cora didn't back down, she fought for what she wanted. She accepted Isaac and his son as they were. Their story is beautiful and endearing.

There is one guy-wrenching scene that just had me all up in my emotions and crying and cursing. I'm sure anyone that has read or listened to it know what scene I mean. The performance was outstanding for it too.

I had to run to my book club lovelies to ask questions at one point due to country differences, and I needed to check the info. As I was surprised. That's not on the author but how different countries operate. Not going to say any more on that as to not spoil it for anyone.

Tim Paige and Lessa Lamb were great for this story. Their voices complemented each other and the transition from one to the other wasn't too jarring. Tim brought so much emotion to Isaac's character that it shone through and made this one of my favourite performances by him. Lessa had the perfect voice to the sassy Cora.
The only slight issue I had with the audiobook was the lack of diversity for a diverse character. Otherwise, I thought it was a high quality audiobook.

This was a cute story. It was funny, Suspenseful, and sexy. Not to mention the dirty talk. It was the perfect blend. The suspense and twist and turns were unexpected but pleasantly so. I enjoyed that element to it probably more than anything else. The murderous cat was hilarious.
Colin and Kirby are friends with crazy chemistry. He's a rockstar and she's a writer and that combo really worked for me. I loved their dynamic. And when they finally give in to the attraction, holy moly, talk about steaming up and melting a reading/ listening device.
Jason Clarke and Lili Valente we're fantastic. Jason's deep and growly paired with Lili's sweet and quirky worked so well and was a joy to listen to. The transition from character to character was smooth and when the POV changed it wasn't jarring at all. The production had no issues to note.