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Narrated by a full cast: Andi Eloise, Teddy Hamilton, Corvin King, Stella Hunter, Aaron Shedlock, Lauren Beck, Brandon Francis, Leanne Blade, Audrey Obeyn Cariver, Rivecar, Cartver, Rivter, Rivar… RIVER & CARTER!!! Book 2 of The New York Blaze Hockey series is here, and this time it’s River and Carter’s story. Going In Cautiously I’ll be…
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Narrators: Brandon Francis & Leanne Blade Rating: 3.5 stars The Setup Fall Wherever They May is the first book in Elysia Wages’ New York Blaze Hockey series. Aspen never knew her dad growing up; her mom kept him a secret her whole life, and it turns out he was the owner of a hockey team…
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Not until Lincoln Cassidy walked into my life. He sees me as I am. As I could be. And for the first time I don’t feel so unlucky. But sometimes… sometimes love isn’t enough. Format: Audiobook | Narrated by: Harley Chase & Griffin Rivers | Production: High Gravity My Honest Rating: Infinite Stars I don’t…
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To belong is to survive. To be different is to be in danger. But to be more myth than human may be Halja’s greatest power. I listened to The Source of Storms by Angelina Kelly, and it was something special. The story, the writing, and the performance all worked together to make this one of…
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If you read Rage, the first book in Nia Myst’s Wildcats series, and wondered whether book two could keep up that same unhinged energy, the answer is yes. Burn is just as entertaining, and honestly, might be even more fun. Actual Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐ What Burn Is About Burn is the second book in the…
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Actual rating:⭐️ 4.5/5 When I started Rage, I was nervous about the subject matter, rape and its aftermath, but Nia Myst handles it with such grace and respect. The story is dark, emotional, and ultimately empowering. At a Gala in New York, Sophie is attacked and left broken. Her brother Dominic, a powerful billionaire, refuses…
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“Gods are cruel.” “But what does that make a Goddess?” “Vengenful.” What I Liked As someone who loves Greek mythology, especially Hades and Persephone retellings, this book felt tailor-made for me. The writing grabbed me from the very first page. Syk Kelly has a way of ending chapters that kept me saying “just one more…
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Can one perpetually practical accountant plus one free-spirited artist equal more than friends? Sometimes you pick up a book at just the right moment—and that’s exactly how I felt with Love by Numbers by Sydney Scott. I wasn’t sure if I’d be into the pregnancy trope, but this story was so sweet, light, and heartwarming…
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“Romantic love was a clear-cut institution, bolstered by orthodoxy and ritual. When a man lost his wife, it was expected that his world would unravel. But friendship… friendship was a wilderness with no guide. There were no courting rituals one might follow to pursue it, and little sympathy for the gut-wrenching horror of its loss.”…
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Every midnight, someone vanishes. What I Liked Midnight Tempest may be a novella, but it packs an incredible emotional punch. One of my favorite things about this story was the atmosphere. Kara Douglas drops readers into a dangerous world where worshiping certain gods can cost you your life, and where people are mysteriously disappearing without…
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Book Title: He Sees You When You Are Sleeping by Alta Hensley It’s the night before Christmas and I’m alone in the house…She’s my Christmas wish come true. And I’m hers. She just doesn’t know it yet. (Actual Rating 3.75 ⭐)I recently listened to He Sees You When You Are Sleeping by Alta Hensley on…
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Book Title: Awake by Jen Hatmaker “The trauma someone else created is not your fault, but dealing with it is your responsibility.” If you’re looking for an inspiring memoir that blends heartbreak with hope, Awake by Jen Hatmaker is a must-read. In Awake, Jen shares the implosion of her marriage after 26 years, the painful…
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Book Title: Scarlett and the Kiss Thief ReviewBy: Ivy Smoak I’ve never been kissed.Because I saved my first kiss for my best friend, Axel Stevens. And he gave his away to someone else like it meant nothing.I was hoping that reinventing myself over the summer would make him finally see me. But I’m just as…
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Book Title: My Dark Ever AfterBy: Giana Darling My trip to Italy shattered my dreams. I just wanted to connect with our family’s roots, but that meant defying my father’s wishes. I was looking for truth and goodness. All I found was darkness and deceit. And one man who embodies it the capo dei capi,…
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Title: A Witch and Her Minotaurby Emberly Wyndham She’s chaos and sparks. He’s calm, carved from stone. Now he’s burning for her—and the flames refuse to be tamed. When the weather starts to cool and I’m looking for something warm and comforting, cozy fantasy romances are my go-to—and Emberly Wyndham’s A Witch and Her Minotaur…
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Book Title: A Witch and Her Dragonby Emberl Wyndham His duty is to protect the princess, but his dragon’s desire to claim her is becoming impossible to ignore—and she’s about to uncover all the fiery secrets he’s been hiding. This book felt like a magical hug — the kind that wraps around you when you…
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Book Title: ZomRomComby Olivia Dade When Edie Brandstrup attempts to save her sweet, seemingly harmless human neighbor from the first major zombie breach in two decades, she’s stunned to be saved by him—and his ridiculously large sword—instead. What do you get when you throw together a cleaver-wielding soap maker, a broody French vampire, and a…
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Book Title: Empire High: Betrayalby Ivy Smoak But my new family is dangerous. And I never realized that meant I was in danger too. Format: Audio (Actual Rating 4.75 ⭐) Empire High: Betrayal, the third installment in Ivy Smoak’s Empire High Universe, was an emotional rollercoaster that I couldn’t put down (or in my case,…
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Book Title: Mexico Can Choke On Itby Melissa Ryun One week in Mexico. One scorching connection. And one wildly inappropriate fantasy I really need to stop having. Every so often, a book comes along that reminds me why I love romantic comedies—and Mexico Can Choke On It is exactly that book. From the start, it…
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Book Title: Aboveby Brea Lamb Everything that ever was and ever will be, came from the stars. Some books stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Above by Brea Lamb is one of those rare reads that doesn’t just tell a story—it claws its way into your heart, rattles your emotions, and…
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Book Title: Game Pointby Meg Jones They just need to keep their eyes on the ball and ignore their sizzling tension. (Actual Rating 4.75 ⭐) When I pressed play on Game Point by Meg Jones, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I’ll admit it—sometimes I get really caught up in narrators’ accents, and I…
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Book Title: One Little Nightmareby Dawn Darling Pandora’s Box has been opened, and to reclaim their identities they will have to determine what is real, what is fantasy, and face the darkness within. (Actual Rating: 4.75 ⭐) One Little Nightmare is dark, haunting, and unexpectedly moving. This story follows Brooks, a paranoid schizophrenic plagued by…
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Book Title: This Love of OursBy Sydney Skye “…I promise all I want is to keep you safe. To love you the way you deserve to be loved and show you just how powerful you can be.” (Actual Rating 3.25⭐️) If you’re a fan of shifter romances with a forbidden twist, This Love of Ours…
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Book Title: Of The Curse or The CrownBy V.B. Lacey “I would not let Thorne Reaux steal a single piece of my heart. Not when it could never fully be his.” This is one of those books that will stay with me for a very long time—maybe forever. It’s a bit longer than the books…
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Book Title: Scarlett and the Fake BoyfriendBy: Ivy Smoak I always thought Axel Stevens and I would live happily ever after. But he’s never liked me back. Holly freaking shirt balls! That cliffhanger! Why!? This sequel was just as funny as it was heartbreaking. It had me replaying some of my own high school memories—the…
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Book Title: My Dark Fairy TaleBy: Giana Darling When a mysterious man rescues her from near death, a young woman finds herself in the throes of a dark and dangerous storybook romance, where pleasure reigns but happy endings are no guarantee. A trip to Italy. Getting hit by a car. A tall, handsome man. It…
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Book Title: A Thorn in Every HeartBy: Kate King What if Belle never returned to the enchanted castle? If you’re a fan of magical retellings with humor, heart, and just the right amount of spice, A Thorn in Every Heart is an absolute treat. As a Beauty and the Beast lover, I couldn’t resist this…
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Audiobooks are considered a form of reading. However, there is a lot of debate about if listening a book is the same as reading. To me it is, because you are consuming the same information as the person reading the physical or electronic copy. I’m an avid audiobook listener. As a 9-5’er I don’t have…
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Book Title: Maya’s Laws for LoveBy: Alina Khawaja A bride-to-be convinced she’s cursed in romance finds her luck changing—at exactly the wrong time. I decided to listen to this book after listening to the audio preview. The dedication pulled me in right away—it felt personal, and I knew I wanted to keep listening. I really…
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I’ve always loved books—reading them, looking at them, listening to them. I even worked with them, first at my college library and later at Borders Bookstore (yes, I know I’m aging myself). But somewhere along the way, I fell out of love with reading. The immediacy of TV shows, social media, work, and the general…