Review: Waylaid

Waylaid by Sarina Bowen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the first words out of Zachary Webber's mouth introducing Waylaid at the start of this audiobook I knew that Rickie would destroy me, and I was right. Rickie and Daphne are the best kind of complicated. They have a history that needs to be uncovered and a mystery that keeps you guessing throughout the book. I love being back on Shipley farms and watching Daphne and Rickie dance around each other, drifting in and out of each others orbit. This story is more than your typical second chance romance or new adult story. Watching Daphne and Rickie fall in love is like watching destiny happen and it is magnificent. 

Sarina Bowen addresses some important and difficult mental health issues and experiences that are common among young people but rarely discussed. I love when difficult topics are addressed well in books and in this one therapy is normalized and it is very refreshing to see. 

This book has mystery, suspense, drama, emotion, love, and a lot of familiar faces. We even get to see how some of our old favorites are moving forward in their lives. Dylan and Chastity and Griffin and Audrey play prominent roles, as to Mrs. Shipley and Grandpa. Grandpa brings the comic relief and I adored it. 

This audiobook is one of my all time favorite performances by Zachary Webber. He brings emotion, depth and heart to Rickie and no one else could have embodied him like Zachary Webber does. This might sound odd, but I feel like I can hear that he is enjoying voicing this character (maybe i'm crazy) but he's just has a little more chutzpa or something. Callie Dalton voices Daphne and does an excellent job, the tow together are a great pair. 

I received an ALC of this book and voluntarily give my honest review. 
TW: discussion of physical and sexual abuse

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Review: Exodus

Exodus by Kate Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Release Blitz: These Walls Can Talk 2

 

These Walls Can Talk 2: The Narwhal Strikes Back, a laugh out loud and must listen audio play by Erin Mallon is available now!

THESE WALLS CAN TALK 2: The Narwhal Strikes Back!
Written by Erin Mallon
Featuring Joe Arden, Andi Arndt, Shane East, Tanya Eby, Teddy Hamilton, Erin Mallon, Maxine Mitchell and Emma Wilder
With Sound Design by Nick Long and Editing/Line Mixing by Tyler Whitlatch of Plunk Productions

It’s one year later and a LOT has changed.

Audiobook superfan Vera is “in the industry” now, and Cameron is not so sure he’s onboard. Jennifer has rocketed to narrator fame, but not everyone is comfortable with her newfound status. Neil and Georgia are happily married, but their HEA is wreaking havoc on her writing career.

With The Audie Awards just around the corner, all these tensions are higher than ever. But you know who’s feeling just fine?

The Narwhal.

Because The Narwhal… is in love.

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Meet Erin Mallon
Erin Mallon's debut romantic comedy novel, Flirtasaurus, releases in July 2020. She is an award-winning narrator of over 450 books and an accomplished playwright and producer in New York City. She has written over 40 plays, which have been produced Off-Broadway and all over the country, including These Walls Can Talk, a raucous theatrical love letter to the romance audiobook community. She lives in a little yellow house on the outskirts of NYC with her husband and Three J's.

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Review: Lessons in Sin

Lessons in Sin by Pam Godwin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy Moly Father Magnus! This book is dark and delicious and sweet and romantic all tied together with a dirty, naughty bow. Pam Godwin does an exceptional job of setting up the characters at the beginning of the story so you feel the injustice of Tinsley's situation, she is an 18 year old adult being forced to attend a all female religious boarding school against her will. Her care placed in the hands of the Catholic Priest Father Magnus, who believes in the use of corporal punishment.

I must admit I struggled with the first 25%-30% or this book. I was angry for Tinsley and did not enjoy Father Magnus' approach. I even considered DNFing, I was having such big emotions. But boy am I glad I didn't! This book was amazing! The character development and arcs drew me in. It is impressive that Pam Godwin was able to get such an emotional reaction so quickly in the book. As i moved though the story, I was able to see that the parts I didn't like at the time were integral to the story and hindsight improved my perspective of everything as well.

This is such a beautiful taboo romance. A true story of love between souls and a testament to people finding their counterpoint in another. Tinsley and Magnus are soulmates and #relationshipgoals and I loved everything about this book.
If you like Dark, Taboo, Extra Hot romance then this is a must read!

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Review: Rescue

Rescue by Mx. Alex
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: The X Ingredient

The X Ingredient by Roslyn Sinclair
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: Courage

Courage by Kristen Proby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had some very big feelings with this book. I don't think I was ready for the emotional rollercoaster that Kristen Proby took me on with this story Tash and Sam who have known each other their whole lives are thrown together by tragedy and need to learn how to co parent together. A bit of forced proximity, a bit of second chance romance a lot of struggle and compassion and teamwork. I became so emotionally invested in these characters and their story that the tears were real and plentiful.

I always love going back to the Kristen Proby universe, and visiting Cunningham Falls this time around was so nostalgic. Seth King is all grown up (gosh I hope he gets a book) We got to hear about or hear from all the previous couples and I absolutely loved it. The story is definitely not without drama and stress and people in love making some bad decisions, but Tash and Sam are both mature and adult about their needs and they don't avoid or let issues drag out unreasonably long and I really respected that about the characters.

I have the audiobook preordered and I can't wait to see how Stephen Dexter and Erin Mallon wreck me when I play this in my ears.

An absolutely beautiful romance!

I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily give my review.


I need to think on them before writing my full review, but this was most definitely a five star read!

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Review: Fake Start

Fake Start by Jasmin Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been dying for Hunter’s story for what seems like forever!! I was hoping and praying he and Daisy would be the pairing and this book was everything I wanted and more! Full review to come, preorder now!!

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Review: Honor

Honor by Kristen Proby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: Burn

Burn by Chelle Bliss
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am so glad that Pike and Gigi got a duet, because I was not ready to be done with them. There is so much action, drama and love in this second part of their love story that I couldn't put it down. Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor continued to narrate this fun story perfectly. I loved the addition of Tamara and Austin as well as the resolution of the drama with Pike's dad. This book has everything that makes me love romance novels and I highly recommend for a book that sucks you in and give you a good time. 


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Review: Strict Confidence

Strict Confidence by Skye Warren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book 2 of the Rochester trilogy comes in hot, and stays fast paced with lots of mystery throughout. Beau and Jane are back having survived the fire at Coach House. I enjoyed this book and the continuation of the story more than book 1. It gave me more questions, some intriguing answers and options, steamy scenes and lots of plot and character development. I am extremely invested in this series and love the alpha grumpy protective Beau, and Jane who is learning to take a stand, fight for love and find her place. Book 3 can't get here fast enough! 

I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily give my review. 

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Review: Grumpy Cowboy

Grumpy Cowboy by Max Monroe
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Review: Flame

Flame by Chelle Bliss
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There is something about the world of Inked that Chelle Bliss has created that instantly sucks me in. Pike and Gigi are all attraction and tension and angst. I loved them instantly. Pike might be a tattoo artist with a bike, but you can tell right from the beginning he is a genuinely good guy and cares about Gigi. The action in this book kept me on my toes and my AirPods in my ears. Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor were perfect for Pike and GiGi. Their voices captured all the emotion angst and heat. This is book 1 of a duet, and I have already jumped into book 2. The conflict in this book seems to resolve itself quickly, until you realize its a duet so its not over. Gigi is Joe and Suzie's daughter and it was fun to see them as parents as well as the rest of the Gallos as parents of adults. This book is completely enjoyable and entertaining. It's a great summer read/listen.

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Review: These Walls Can Talk 2: The Narwhal Strikes Back!

These Walls Can Talk 2: The Narwhal Strikes Back! by Erin Mallon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you have any concerns about a sequel living up to the original, have no fear! This play is absolutely brilliant! Full Review to come! Pre-order now!

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Review: The Perfect Catch

The Perfect Catch by Meghan Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Savaged

Savaged by Mia Sheridan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: One Last Stop

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
My rating: 2 of 5 stars



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