Ashley

3.5-4 star rating 

It took me a bit to warm up to the narrator, but overall I do think she was a good choice. For some audiobooks it takes time for me to figure out if the voice matches how I picture the character and this was one of those times. I keep in mind that this is how the author intends the character is to be perceived. The narrator did a good job telling the story and transiting through the character voices. 

The story is entertaining. The characters, especially her mom, bring more to the story. The side characters were the stars of the story. I would like to have seen more action, especially from the main character. The moments are there, but I didn't get the “wow” factor from them. 

Overall this is a fun book to read. 

Thank you Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

Check Mate is the third book in the Under Kansas Skies series about the Windell siblings. This is David's story. 

This enemies to lovers, opposites attract story is my favorite in the series. David and Isabella are neighbors who can't stand each other. He is wound tight and she can't be tied down. Their prank war is a highlight of this story. Despite all this David is protective of Isa when they find themselves on a trip together. Maybe they have more in common than they think. 
 
This is a great series if you closed doors romance. 

These stories can be read as standalones. 

Thank you Leah Brunner for the ARC! 

The narrator chosen was an excellent choice. She brought each character and the story to life. She fit what I would have pictured for the character. 

This book surprised me in a good way. It was refreshing to read a different take on fake dating. 

The author did a wonderful job telling this story. The parental expectations is something many readers can relate to. While it is YA I didn't feel like I was reading a YA. 

This is the first book I've read by this and it won't be the last. 

Narrator: The narrator was an excellent choice for this book. She brought the main character (and side characters) to life and gave each of them their own voice. She did a wonderful job telling the story. 

Story: This story was not quite what I expected, but in a good way. There were a few moments in the book I didn't see coming, but it only made the story better. I enjoyed the fate element found through this story as well as our main character's growth. She is still processing the loss of her best friend and through this story we see her heal and grow to the person she wishes to be. 

The characters are such a great mix and entertaining listening to throughout the story. We have the overprotective, controlling mom and aunt, the cool aunt, the perfect sister, and an adventurous grandfather who just wants to find love. There are wonderful side characters as well and I enjoyed watching the relationships grow throughout the story.  

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. This is a lighthearted, medium paced read.

If you have been married you understand all the stresses that come with it in itself. Often there are expectations of what you should have or what you should do on your wedding day that you don't want. I felt agitated for and at Nat just wanting her to finally speak up.

It has a diverse cast of characters you'll enjoy. Definitely add this one to your TBR!

am writing this review into two parts: audiobook and story.

Quest is my first audiobook and I listened to it at 1.0x. I enjoyed the narrator and while he did change his voice for the characters, I do wish there had been at least a female voice to help break it up. I am a visual reader and while listening to the story I could picture what the characters looked like and the scenery.

I enjoyed Quest and would like to read the book. There were two Quests going on throughout the story. One being that Princess Sylvalla is out finding her own quest. Her parents would rather she be the proper princess, but she very much enjoys being outdoors.

The second quest throughout the story are those trying to find Sylvalla. Some plan to return her to her parents while others are willing to help her with her mission.

Thank you A.J. Ponder and Love Books Tour for the opportunity to listen to Quest.

Lexie inherits her father's travel company, but has to share it along Theo for a least a year. After a year the two can decide to sell the company. 

The characters were likable throughout the story. Each adding something to the story. I enjoyed the writing and the story overall. 

What I enjoyed most were the travel scenes. The characters discussing trips and experiences in various countries. I love to travel and have been lucky enough to visit some of the places mentioned. For me it added to the story. 

I was expecting this to be more of a winter/Christmas read, but it wasn't. The story takes place over a year and for me the winter vibes were not present like I was expecting. 

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Narrator: Overall I enjoyed the narrator for this story and thought she did a wonderful job bringing the story and characters to life. My own “complaint” is when characters were not speaking the narration felt robotic. 

Story: The first few Christmas Eve's felt like enough, but eventually it did get old. I didn't think there was a clear view as to what the goal for the main character would be unless I wasn't paying attention. I did appreciate that each day she was making the most of it by growing closer to her neighbors and Braden. I also liked that as the days are repeated, the characters have some sense of deja vu. I thought that added an interesting element not see often in groundhog day storylines. 

All of the characters were lovable additions to the story and I liked how the author brought them all together at the end. I do think the end could have been cut shorter. 

What didn't work for me was Braden's perspective. It didn't flow or fit well within the story. The story is focused on Annie, so to have his perspective of things didn't quite fit for me. I would like to have seen this Dual POV and his POV could pick up from where her's left off or start another Christmas Eve. 

Overall I did enjoy this story and I think anyone who wants a fun Christmas story will enjoy this. 

Thank you Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Have you ever had a big secret to tell and didn't know how to handle it? When it came out did it bring about more secrets? This is what happens when Stella and Carly unknowingly accept an invitation to a swingers party and come face to face with their friend's husband.

The story focuses on Stella, Carly and Jesse. Each is facing their own challenges in their marriage and personal life that I believe we can all relate to in some way. I liked each chapter alternating for each character to tell their individual story.

I was drawn in emotionally to the situations in the story. Feeling frustrated with Jesse's husband and hoping for the best in her situation. There were parts toward the end that lacked for me, but overall I enjoyed this story.

Thank you Lisa Darcy, Bloodhound Books and Love Books Tour for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I am indifferent on this story. 

The characters had depth to them, but there are a few too many to keep up with and their story lines. I do like that we get narrations for both Maggie and David throughout. 

This is the third book in the series. I have not read the previous two books, but I do believe it is important to read those first to have a better understanding of the characters and the story. 

This book ends on a cliffhanger opening it up for a continued story 

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This is told in dual POV. Closed door, clean romance. 

Narrators: both narrators were great in bringing the story to life. They fit the personality of each main character. 

Story: Parts of it felt slow getting to the next point, overall I loved it. It was sweet and fun. The ending wasn't quite what I expected, but in a good way. 

Thank you Jenny Proctor for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook. 

Talk of Tokyo was a beautifully written story. I always enjoy stories with women fighting for their rights, for their place in this world. To be seen as more than a wife and mother.  I'd like to think that someone like Suki existed in her time. Someone like her paved the way for women to live their dream. To have their own voice. These women are just as important for today. 

This book is a reminder that things are never as they seem. People may be different than we expected them to be because reputation can often be misleading. 

This is the first I have read from Heather Hallman, but it won't be the last. 

Thank you Heather Hallman and Love Books Tour for the opportunity to read and review this story. 

Marianne unexpectedly shows up on a cruise and Margaret now feels like she needs to be by her sister's side the entire time. 

I like how the story is focused on the lesser known sister in Sense and Sensibility, Margaret. We see her sisters and their relationships through her eyes. Being the youngest she naturally views things one way, but eventually her sisters give her a different perspective on life and relationships. 

I enjoyed the characters and the events. it takes place over the course of a summer and that summer went by very quickly. 

This book wasn't my favorite of the Austen retellings by this author, but I still enjoyed it. 

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

It started off good, but about halfway through the story didn't keep my attention. The characters are enjoyable, but I want feeling the connection between the main character and her ex like I think the author intended. I liked that each chapter started with a flower and its meaning. 

The author does a good job of making a story not just about teens, but giving something for everyone. While I am out of the age range for the characters in the book, this was still a relatable story. While listening to it I remembered my time in college and the life that was shaped by those days. 

The characters are the friends you want to have around in college and the days after and their adventures on campus are the best memories we will carry with us once we leave. 

This will make a great addition to your TBR.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Narrator: The narrator chosen for this audiobook was a good choice. She did a good job of voicing multiple characters and telling the story. 

Story: This audiobook wasn't for me. There was little to no plot and the last hour could have been taken out. The story had potential. The characters were likable and the magic brought something to the story. I just felt there were missed opportunities to include more about Cerebral Palsey, the characters could have been given more depth and the more build up.  

Thank you netGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to the audiobook.

I did not read the prequel to this story and I don't feel like I missed anything. The story seems to cover any background characters have with one another. 

The narrator chosen for this story was ok. Overall she is a good job, but her voice was stiff and more announcer like. 

The story started off boring, but picked up around the 20% mark. I promise if you can get the through the first bit it is worth it. The story has a few shocking moments to the storyline and I was drawn in until the end. 

I did not like how Gemma handled Ian's confession about a situation. She brushed it off like it wasn't a big deal. Like it explained so much, but there were no consequences. She accepted it and moved on. 

Overall I enjoyed listening to the audiobook. The story progressed smoothly and enjoyable. 

Thank you Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

I finished this book in a day! 
Join Paige and her Aunt Glo as they gather their book club for an adventure inside a mystery novel. Once inside the story, the members become characters on a cruise ship. They meet vampires, enjoy everything the cruise has to offer and make it their mission to find a killer. 
This is the second book I've read from this author and I know her books will be fun and full of adventure. This was an enjoyable read for the rainy day we had. I loved that the characters not only went inside the book, but became part of the story interacting with characters and enjoying themselves like it was real life. The author writes it in a way you forget they are in a story and it isn't real life. The diverse cast of characters are fun together. 
This is a wonderful read for mystery lovers! Perfect for October and fall. 
This is the second book in the series. I have not read the first, but I don't feel like I missed anything.

Thank you Love Books Tour for the opportunity to read and review this book. 

Timothy Janovsky does it again! I have enjoyed each of his stories. He always creates characters with depth and knows how to tell a story. 

Narrators: The two narrators chosen for this story did an excellent job voicing their respective characters and telling this story. They felt right to tell this story. 

Story: This story is told in dual POV, which is always a favorite for myself. This story does include flashbacks from the start of the couple's relationship to present. The author does a good job of transitioning past to present, but also when it is a character's voice. 

Throughout this story we see how the couple individually figure out who they are and what makes them happy, but also fall in love again. I enjoyed reading about their growth while having fun in the North Pole. The magic around Christmas comes to life through this story. 

This book felt like a take on the Santa Clause, but with Newlyweds. I highly recommend this book for the holidays. 

Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this book.

Listened to the audiobook thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio. 

I consider going 3-3.5 stars. This was typical friends to lovers, fake dating. The story was good. It has a diverse set of characters with good character and story development. I liked that this was told in dual POV. 

What got me was the male narrator, which is why I'm giving it the rating. His voice didn't show emotion and it made me guess if I liked the character in general. 

I did enjoy the female lead. She was a good choice and did well narrating.

Audiobook: This audiobook had a male and female narrator. Overall I think they both fit the tone of the book and the characters. While the female narrator did a good job with the character voices, I didn't care for her otherwise. She sounded like a newscaster when not in character. The narrators did bring out some emotion in the story and you could feel the connection between the two main characters. It took time to warm up to the narrators and I think this has affected how I enjoyed the audiobook overall. 

Story: Overall I enjoyed the story. It is told in dual POV. The story was well written, has a good storyline and the characters are well developed. I could tell the author put everything into writing this story. 

This is a wonderful romance to end your summer. 

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this book.

I LOVE this audiobook! It is a must for this holiday season! 

The narrator was a great choice for this story. She fit the character and did a wonderful job bringing the story to life. 

The story was fun and kept my entertained beginning to end. I enjoyed the adventure the main characters took and the people they met along the way. I do wish this had been told in dual POV, but it was a great audiobook. 

I didn't know this was the third in a series and I don't feel like I missed anything from the first two. 

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

Audiobook: the narrator was a great choice for this audiobook. They did a wonderful job bringing Matthew's character to life and telling this story. 

Story: The main character, Matthew Prince, reminds me of David Rose. The rich, whiney spoiled kid who cares about labels and is now in humble settings. He even finds his Patrick. While the main character is whiney in the beginning, it wasn't annoying. 

I loved everything about this book. The characters are lovable, the Christmas references and the story itself is cute. One thing I didn't like was Hector constantly saying “dude”. While this is addressed in the story, it is said more than needed. However, it wasn't enough for me to turn the book off. 

This is a great book to add to your Holiday TBR!

This story has LGBTQIA+ representation and general anxiety disorder representation. 

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

This is a cute story, but it did fall flat for me. I wanted more for the main female character. The scene that is pivotal to the relationship could have been more. I would like to have seen her confront her parents and watch her enjoy discover her love for dancing again throughout the story. But these things are briefly mentioned.

Because this story is dual POV it had a male and female narrator. Both did a good job telling the story and becoming their character.

Overall if you want a cute, funny story this is a good choice. The author did write a good story and the characters are enjoyable.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

Tigger warnings are presented at the beginning of the book. Please check those before reading. To me the author handled the issues with care. 

Narrators: this story is told in third person POV with both a male and female narrator. Both narrators chosen for this audiobook did a good job bringing the story and characters to life. 

Story: This is my favorite in this series. Part of it was because I related so much to this book, but it also because this story was was more about the relationship and forming their connection than the spice. 

The main characters and their mental health was handled with care. They are there for one another as you hope one can be there for you in that situation. The side characters were enjoyable. 

This is the third in this series, but reads as a standalone. 

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to read and review this book.