Kelly

I must start by saying that it isn't imperative, however, if you like continuity I'd recommend reading Live Wire first, it is the introduction to Bishop and he is swoon-worthy so why wouldn't you want to read it?

I loved this book, I think it is my favourite Cristin Harber book to date! Bishop is a great addition to Titan. He's your typical hot, alpha titan guy but he feels very different, more sensitive maybe. He reminds me a little of Roman. I really liked Ella, she was a different type of heroine, she didn't have training in badassery, she was a ‘normal' woman and one I think most people can relate to.

If you like second chance romances this is definitely the book for you. It grabbed me from the very first chapter, I liked seeing Ella and Bishop in the early days and although I had guessed what was going to happen, it was still heart-breaking and I was simultaneously cursing and praising Cristin for having me in tears from the get go. It was cute being able to experience them getting to know each other again, and the different courses their lives took because of one night. They had a great connection and chemistry, even if they did try to fight it at every available opportunity.

I love Cristin's writing, she has a wonderful talent for blending action and romance, this book is no different, although not as action-packed as some of the other Titan books. It still has enough for all you adrenaline junkies and a sweet romance for all you romantics. I felt this book was very much character driven and I love stories like that, where you get invested in the characters and the plot is secondary. I had several moments of literally laughing out loud, moments of shouting at the characters and lots of swooning moments. I loved the #TitanStrong message that is throughout the book.

From the shocking opening chapter onwards, this book just keeps getting better, I had great difficulty putting it down. Each chapter leads seamlessly into the next and leaves you wanting more. A definite case of ‘Just one more chapter' leading to reading a good half of the book in one sitting and then only stopping because families need attention. (I'm not saying I threatened my husband for interrupting my reading at a very pivotal moment, however......)
We are introduced to two more new Titan recruits - Locke and Jax. I adored Locke and look forward to reading more about him in future books. Jax, I didn't have a good feeling about but maybe that was the plan, we're not supposed to like him so that when we find out more about him it makes sense? Only time will tell.

I want to thank Cristin for such a great series and an incredible addition to the Titan Group. I am definitely on #TeamBishop.

I have struggled over this review, more than I ever have any others. I contemplated not reviewing it at all. Contrary to what some people believe reviewers/ bloggers don't like to be negative, but we also don't feel the need to give everything 5 stars. Which is why, in the end, I've decided to write this review, because I committed to it and I've always been honest and I hope fair, in my reviews.

Alexander Stone is a wealthy businessman who takes a shine to Krystina Cole, both have sworn off relationships but sex? They can do no strings sex, surely that's ok? Only Alexander has certain expectations when it comes to sex that Krystina may not be able to deliver. The chemistry they feel for each other is enough to make them question everything. Will they be able to overcome the odds and make their unconventional relationship work or will their secrets ruin things before they can really start?

I have to start by saying this story was not my cup of tea, the subject yes, but not the execution. I felt the story had great promise and at the beginning, I enjoyed it and thought it was a book I was going to love, it pains me to say that it didn't work out that way. I had so many issues with how certain elements were handled. That, of course, is personal opinion and I'm sure many will read or listen to it and enjoy it. It was well written and although I don't like to compare books, I will say that I think if you're a fan of Fifty Shades of Grey you'll like this book.

Alexander and Krystina literally bump into one another and the chemistry is there, they meet again and flirting ensues. Krystina needs a job and that job comes in the form of an offer from Alexander... with perks, he's a dominant not looking for love but a sub he can spend a few nights with. Krystina is not a sub, she's not a sub when he suggests it, and she's not a sub throughout the book, she's a woman mesmerised by a man who doesn't take the time to explain things to her properly; things he wants, things he expects, and then he gets upset when she doesn't act like a sub and questions him.

When I started listening to this book I liked Alexander but as the story progressed I took a dislike to him. He kept talking about trust like it was something that he could demand and Krystina would give, without question and without it being a two-way street. I'm sorry but it doesn't work that way. The more he demanded the more I started to dislike him. I didn't understand his need to keep his secrets so close to his chest, especially with someone he was falling for.
I liked Krystina, for me, she was a light in this story. She was sweet, yet strong, and knew what she did and didn't want. I did get frustrated a few times when I wanted her to be firmer and stand her ground. The reveal of her secret was a pivotal moment in the story and for her as a character and it touched my heart.

The relationship between them was baffling, it was like neither of them knew what they really wanted. So much happened, in such a short space of time, it was hard to keep track of all the ups and downs. The sex scenes were steamy, well written and played a pivotal role in the story.

Jeffrey Kafer was great in this book, his performance of Alexander was fantastic. He transitions smoothly from the male and female POV and really draws you into the story.
I enjoyed Lacy Laurel's performance of Krystina, I thought she had a great voice for her. When it came to Alexander I did have to increase the speed, but once I did I found I could enjoy it that little bit more. The part of the performance that really stood out for me was when Krystina was revealing her secret, the emotion and determination conveyed in the performance was beautiful.
However, the contrast between Lacy and Jeffrey is so stark that I feel the narration would have been better as a duet or if the book had only one narrator. Because Jeffrey has a deep baritone, so the switch between the two was so shockingly different that it took away a little from the story.

This was my first book written by Rachel Van Dyken, but it won't be my last. I loved the writing style and how the story was presented. It grabbed my attention, I actually only started listening to it because I had a spare 30 minutes... and I got lost in it for 3 hours, I was so engrossed. I wanted to know what was going to happen next, who was going to get the happy ever after.


So, I bought this book without reading the synopsis, something I rarely do, because, well, I'm picky. Then I read the synopsis and kinda deflated, I don't like humiliation at the best of times, but especially if centered around weight. I just can't. Of course, I had already started listening to it, so I figured I'd give it a chance. HOLY CRAP!!!!! This book was NOTHING like I expected. I can't say that a love triangle is the type of trope I've ever sought out, but in this instance, it was done so well that I couldn't help but love it. Both guys had something about them that was charming and lovable. Clearly, I'm not going to be able to say too much about the book and events because that would be a huge spoiler and you really don't want this spoiling. You want to have this play out for you and stay on the edge, not knowing who Emerson is going to end up with.

These characters are fantastic. I love them all so much, they each bring something fun and compelling to the story. The banter between them is so fun. A couple of standout characters that are more in the background were Kinsey and Jax. A sister/ brother combo that is fun and I can't wait to see where their characters are taken and what happens, especially after that epilogue. And Jax, man, I need that guy's story and pronto. I may be a little in love.

Emerson is my spirit animal, I don't know how she chose. I couldn't even decide for her. I was so torn. She's strong, stronger than I think she even gives herself credit for. She had a dream and even though she could have given it up, she didn't. She kept fighting.
Sanchez was everything you thought he'd be and nothing you thought he'd be, I wanted to dislike him, I mean, come on, he's a cocky football player who makes a bet every season on getting a cheerleader into bed and he's set his sights on the ‘bigger' girl. He's an ass, and he turns that around so quick I think we get whiplash. You watch the change in him and it's really quite beautiful. You can't help but sit there and hope he doesn't get his heart broken. I was rooting for him to get the girl.
Miller, sigh, I loved him, I got mad at him and I fell for him all over again. He's so sweet, to begin with, every girl needs a friend like Miller, but then he's so angry when he first encounters Emerson again and you really don't know why, but as time goes on that attraction is undeniable and you're sure they're going to kiss and make up. And, yeah, I was also rooting for him to get the girl too. I wanted the second chance romance.

The relationship between the three main characters is compelling and you really don't know which way it's going to go until close to the end, and then a twist is thrown in to try and throw you off course. Here is a little spoiler, this book does not contain a lot of sex, if you're hoping for the ‘players' to be getting it on every chapter, I'm sorry, but this isn't that book. Sexual tension, yes, heaps and heaps of sexual tension. This is a book that is very much character driven, my favourite, it's about how each of them deals with, accept and move on from the past. It's a story about friendship. Another thing I love about this book is that the guy that doesn't get the girl doesn't settle, he doesn't get a runners-up prize so to speak.

This is the first performance I've heard by Summer Morton, but it will not be the last. I thought she was a fantastic choice for Emerson and handled both Miller and Sanchez really well too. I'm always nervous when I'm introduced to a female narrator, I'm so picky about what I like and male voices performed by a female are always a toughy, but I was pleasantly surprised and will definitely be keeping an eye out for more.

Jeremy York was as wonderful as ever. I could listen to him for hours, oh wait, I did. He really brings the emotions of the characters to the forefront. Although I did like all of the different voices, he was just so perfect as Miller it's hard to comment on the others. Miller's character experiences so many different emotions throughout this book and Jeremy brings each and every one of them to live and gives them a sense of realism that is hard to match.

So, as mentioned above I was super excited that Aiden Snow was narrating this book. In fact, he was the main reason I ran to audible. There I was listening away, tapping my fingers and doing the whole ‘Aiden, Aiden, where is Aiden' speech in my head. Aiden Snow turns up in chapter 34, yes, you read that right, chapter THIRTY-FOUR!!!! I want to be mad about this, I want to curse the author and audible for not warning me about this. However, listen to chapter 34 and tell me that was not one of the best chapters in this book, not just the performance, but the emotion, that chapter alone sums up this book and why I'm not so mad. Aiden Snow is the perfect choice for Grant Sanchez, he has that deep, gruff sexiness going on that just fits the character. The way he conveyed the emotion the characters were experiencing was wonderful and effective. Did I mention sexy-time also ensued? And dammmmmmn, yep, the perfect voice for that. Trust me, even though Aiden narrates 4 chapters it actually enhances the story hearing those chapters from Sanchez' POV and in a different voice.

Dylan is looking for love and turns to the internet because all good things have happened to him on and because of, the web. He sets up an online dating profile against everybody's advice. Enter Evie, she's a matchmaker and friends with Dylan's sister, she feels it's her duty to stop him from making a grave mistake and volunteers to find him a match. But what happens when they both start to develop feelings...for each other?

I feel like Lauren Blakely can do no wrong. Every book she writes I just fall in love with and although this is a novella, so short by design, it is still long enough for me to fall in love. Lauren's writing is smooth and entertaining, I always find myself chuckling at random moments and with just cause, but, it's also filled with heart. Only Lauren could manage to throw a surprising twist in the mix at the end that made the listener sit back and say ‘Yes! That makes so much sense.' Easily, a one sitting audiobook.

This was such a sweet story. I fell in love with Dylan and Evie early on. We all know how I love my sexy geeks and Dylan was definitely a sexy geek! I couldn't help but fall for him. He also had a really sweet disposition that was very endearing. Evie was feisty but sweet, which I love. The cameos/ mentions from other books was a nice touch and not always obvious, especially if you go through a lot of books in a week. I found myself having a few aha moments.

The relationship between Dylan and Evie was cute to watch unfold, especially as they both tried to fight it. The banter between them was just perfect, it gave the relationship that real feeling to it. You could picture them as a couple from the get-go. The spark they had was sizzling and will make you a little hot under the collar.

The dual narration worked really well. This is the first performance I've listened to by both Grace Grant and Jesse Metcalfe, and in honesty, I wasn't sure whether I was going to enjoy it. Thankfully, it's a beautiful performance of a lovely book. I liked the tone of Grace's voice and she really gave life and emotion to Evie. Her male characterisations were fantastic too. The switch between male and female characters was smooth. I know I have other audiobooks waiting in the wings with Grace's name on and now I'm more excited than ever to listen to them. I'll be the first to admit I'm not a fan of celebrity narrations, however, Jesse was great, as I was listening I felt he really got a feel for Dylan and gave him a burst of life. The production is smooth and although no major issues, at the end of chapter 13 two small lines repeat.

I am loving this series, I say series but they're standalones. You definitely don't need to have read Record of Wrongs to fully enjoy this book. I read that Sharon Kay planned on releasing three books – firstly, who is the next book about? A girl has to know! Secondly, I don't think three is going to be enough. Please, please, please give me more. Sharon has a way of writing that just grabs you and immerses you into the story. You feel the emotions the characters feel, you get invested in their story and you anxiously keep turning the pages to see what happens next.

This is a beautiful story that I think everyone should read. Both Shane and Becca have experienced severe loss, this is their story of finding a little light in the dark and moving on. Putting past mistakes behind them and helping each other to deal with past events. It's raw, it's beautiful and you're going to want to spend some time visiting with them. This book gives you the opportunity as a reader to view depression from various viewpoints and I think it's so important to give you an understanding of how it can change a person without them really knowing it or why. It's hard for both the person and the family. I laughed, I cried, and I swooned in equal measure. This book also includes a little intrigue and I wasn't surprised by the eventual outcome, for me, it could only have been one person.

Shane Marlow is one heck of a guy. Ok, I'll admit it, I fell a little bit in love with him. I liked him in Record of Wrongs and was looking forward to his story and it didn't disappoint. He was the perfect tortured hero. He was sweet, yet commanding. Charming and sexy. He had his demons and worked hard to hide them. Of course, Becca was able to climb his walls and get into his head and his heart to help him heal.
Becca Gables was quite the woman. I loved that although she was dealing with a lot she went out on a limb and agreed to a date with Shane. He really was the best person to help her deal with her losses and move on with her life. Yes, she made a mistake, but that guilt was eating her up inside. Shane gave her the boost to start to forgive herself.
We need to take a moment to talk about Denver. He was the star of the show for sure. I just adored him. Every scene he was in was cleverly done and written beautifully.

I loved that this book included dates, I don't remember the last book I read that actually had the couple going on dates. It was such a wonderful way to experience the growth of their relationship. The attraction between the two of them was palpable from the moment they met but it was nice to watch that become something more, where neither of them could fight it. The sexy time scenes were smoking and fit really well within the storyline. You might want to take a cold shower later on. I loved that there wasn't any conflict between the two of them, they fell hard for each other and made the relationship work.

This is a short, cute vampire story. When I say cute, I don't mean that in a bad way. I love the way Nicole Garcia sets the scene and draws the listener into the story. The story is told from Caressa's POV. It's what I like to call a true vampire story, the vampire is strong and doesn't go out in the sun for fear of death. I loved the feelings expressed in this book and the tension. The characters are appealing and entertaining. Noah was a sweetheart that you couldn't help but swoon over. I really liked Caressa, the way she didn't want to hurt Noah but couldn't stay away. It's a short story so there isn't a whole lot of sex but what there is works really well with the storyline and is fun and sexy.

This duet narration is done to perfection by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross. Their performances are spot on and widely entertaining, the way they both expressed the tension within the story really stood out. The production is smooth with no issues.

Teenage friends form a rock band called Tempest and get themselves a record deal. Fast forward a couple of years and they're the opening act on a US tour. Lace used to be with the band and in a relationship with the lead singer, after a bad situation she re-joins them on the road and rekindles her old relationship with lead singer, War. Only problem, she's in love with the lead guitarist and has been since she was five. He loves her too but out of loyalty to his friend won't cross that line. But what happens when your feelings become too much, and you can't fight how you feel anymore? Can love overcome loyalty?

I struggled with rating this book. The book is good but it's very gritty, showing the dark side of rock and roll. I have more light-hearted tastes usually. With that being said it is written well and does highlight a very serious issue. I really liked Michelle Mankin's style of writing, she grabs the reader's attention and immerses them in the lives of these characters where you want to know what happen in the past, or what is going to happen next. I like the flashes to the past, it gave more insight into the characters and was very easy to follow. I'll definitely be listening to the next in the series.

I didn't find many of the characters that likeable which I think is why I'm struggling, I like to have someone to root for, a couple to want to end up together, and honestly, I loved Bryan, but I wanted him to find someone else. I didn't realise until well into the book how young the characters actually are. Lace was the character with the most development and progression through the book and I must say my opinion changed throughout. I wanted to slap her so many times. I like strong women in my books and until the last hour or so, she just wasn't. But she does come through in the end and I did end up liking her and was happy that she made the changes she made. She just seemed to lack a backbone. War was an arse, he supposedly cared about Lace but continued to tempt her with drugs that he knew she didn't want. He was incredibly selfish and seemed more intent to keep Lace as a possession rather than the love of his life. Bryan aka Bullet was a redeeming character, I really liked him and felt bad for him. He was so obviously in love with her but his misguided loyalty to War had him all over the place.

Kai and Wen were amazing with this duet narration. They had to perform some very difficult scenes and did so with conviction and beauty. It was wonderful to listen to. Hearing them both perform children was endearing. The production was done really well with several different sound effects, I loved the instrumental music during the songs, although on one I felt the music drowned out Kai's voice but maybe that was intentional. At the end of the book are some facts of drug use which I felt was an excellent inclusion.

Ok, I loved this book, the first book I liked but I truly loved this installment. I messaged Nicole Garcia once I was finished because I had so many questions - I need more! Nicole has a wonderful talent for writing books that immerse the listener into the story and keep them riveted. This book is told from Gia's POV and focuses more on the feelings Gia has and she felt very human in her thought process which made me love her more. Rhett was such a sweetheart and I loved his take charge attitude. The sexy times work well within the storyline and are fun and sexy. This book has some twists that add to the appeal of the book and leave you wanting more.

This duet narration is done superbly. I just love the inflections both Kai and Wen use to differentiate between emotions and characters. The emotions conveyed in this story and the way they were performed was just wonderful. The production is well done with no issues.

Just when I think Lauren Blakely can't write anything more entertaining than the book before, she comes out with another amazing book. Her writing is so easy to get lost in, she builds a world for you to dive into and that you never want to leave. I wanted to go hang out with Cooper and Violet. Lauren's writing always hits me with all the feels, I laughed, man, so many laughs in this book. I also shed a few tears... I couldn't help it. It had sweet moments too. I just can't believe it took me so long to finally get my ears on this one. Note to self: Don't make LB's characters wait.


This book is fantastic! It's a fake romance but it's also a sports romance. The combination of the two is genius. It works so well. As a football (yes, I do mean American Football) fan I loved the sports aspect of the story, I really enjoyed the fact that the sport wasn't an afterthought, it played a part in the story, it's not just a sports romance because the character happens to be a football player. I love that it's all told from Cooper's POV.

I loved these characters. All of them. I'm looking forward to stories from a few of Cooper's teammates in the future... I hope. Pretty please!
Violet was awesome! I just loved her so much. She was smart and funny. Independent and feisty. She was also sweet and able to hold her own in a room full of football players. Vi had such a big heart. I wanna be her friend.
Cooper... swoon! Ok, so I am completely in love with Cooper. He was a sweetheart. His heart was nearly always in the right place and he had so much love to give, whether it be to Vi, or his time at the hospital, he was such a good guy. He was also funny and charming, and a damn fine football player. Sure, I wanted to slap him upside the head a time or two, but mainly I just wanted to hug him... among other erm, fun activities lol.

I just adored the progression of Cooper and Violet's relationship. Watching them go from friends that may have had an inappropriate thought or two, to realising they were in love. It was beautiful. The sexual tension between the characters was palpable and gave the story an edge. I really enjoy that Lauren never fills her books with unnecessary sex scenes, they always make sense to the story and the same happens with this book, it's about half-way, maybe more before anything sexual happens and then the way it was done was utter perfection and I loved it, and of course, once the sexy times start your earphones are at risk of melting.

This book is performed superbly by Zachary Webber. He's always so entertaining and this book was no different. Zachary's performance was wonderful, he hits the comedic moments so perfectly, I can't help but laugh out loud and his delivery of the emotional parts of the story are so heartfelt, I even got a little emotional myself. I really don't think there is an emotion he cannot deliver on. Let's not forget the sexy times, sheesh, talk about panty-melting. The production was smooth, with no issues at all, I really enjoyed the cheering sound effects at the beginning and end of the book.

I adored Bombshell, I could identify with aspects of that story more than any other from CD Reiss, so I was really looking forward to this one. Bodyguard is set in that same world and I loved it. Don't worry if you didn't read/ listen to Bombshell they're complete standalones, just set in the same world. Trust me, I don't use the ‘standalone' word lightly, I didn't gain anything from listening to Bombshell first, just a big smile when a couple of characters got a mention in passing. The story itself is sweet, with an edge. I loved that although this was a romantic story about Carter and Emily, it was also the story of friendship between Darlene and Emily. It was sweet and beautiful. I know I can't be the only person that finished this book and said to themselves, ‘I want Darlene's story' and if I was, then, I think I need to start a movement or something because I loved that girl!

CD Reiss always writes the best characters, as stated above, however, Emily and Carter are something special. I loved Emily, she had been through a lot, but she was still fighting. She didn't shy away and close herself off. Her friendship with Darlene was lovely, so often the ‘friend' is backstabby but that is not the case here, it was beautiful. As the book progressed you see Emily becoming more and more at ease and she changes, and that was beautiful to witness. Carter is so incredibly swoon-worthy, it's not even funny. I loved him. He was strong and sweet. Commanding, and gentle. His understanding of what Emily had been through and what she needed gave him such an edge of perfection, sure he made a few mistakes, but he had the best intentions and they made him real.
I really enjoyed the progression of the relationship between Carter and Emily. It was like a rollercoaster with so many ups and downs. But those ups and downs made sense, it wasn't conflict for conflict's sake. It made sense to the story and to these characters because they had other things that they had to consider, not just how they felt. Carter had a lot on his plate with his commitment to his job, to his family and to Emily, it was a constant ache that he took seriously, he was stretched so thin, but he made it work. He was still able to be a nice person and give his all to everyone he cared about. The sexy times between Emily and Carter were melt your headphones hot, they were placed well in the story and made perfect sense to the storyline and the characters.
Phin, oh my word, this child stole my heart early on. I just wanted to love him and make him happy. Fist-pump the size of my heart. Sigh, one of the sweetest moments ever.


Another fantastic dual narration. I loved the combination of CJ Bloom and Joe Arden, their voices complemented each other really well. I thought CJ Bloom was wonderful as Emily and conveyed her frustrations with her situation incredibly well. She was smart and sassy and that was performed brilliantly. My only issue was that Phin sounded younger than he was. Joe Arden was the perfect choice for Carter, he performed the sweet but commanding man so beautifully, especially the scenes with Phin. The emotion was conveyed beautifully. My heart may have melted a little. I can't even think about those sexy times, Joe was on fire. The production was done well, I really enjoyed the music at the beginning and end of the book, it set the theme and mood of the story. I only noticed one tiny issue in chapter 47, a word is missing. It should be ‘long time' but the long trails off and leads into the next sentence. It's nothing major and doesn't take away from the story but it's enough to make you pause and think you missed something.

If you haven't read or listened to Dirty Little Secret please back away slowly, this is a review for book 2, Dirty Little Promise, it may contain spoilers for book 1 since this is the conclusion of Emma and Gavin's story.

The end of Dirty Little Secret, left Emma in a difficult spot, she'd just uncovered some information about Gavin's past. Now she must decide whether to cut her loses and move on... maybe to his brother Cooper, or face Gavin and let him explain. But they don't just have that to contend with, somebody has it out for Emma, but who and why remain a mystery. Can they get over the attraction they share and have a meaningful conversation? Or will this be the end for them?

Kendall Ryan is quickly becoming a one-click author for me. Her books are sexy and have a fun and intriguing storyline. Her writing is very quick and smart, grabbing the reader's attention and hauling them into the story. The characters are smart and sexy, and funny. This book will have you swooning, and laughing, and maybe getting a little frustrated and sad. And then you'll swoon again and get hot under the collar. I listened to this book in one sitting, I just didn't want to put it down.

Gavin Kingsley, swoon! If you liked Gavin in book 1, you're going to fall head over heels for him in this book. Not only does he start opening up, but he does some of the sweetest things ever. His love for Emma is obvious and he's prepared to do what it takes to keep her safe.
Emma Bell is one of my favourite female characters that I've read this year. She's smart and sexy, and sassy. She doesn't take any crap, even though she's been through a bunch of it, she's still not prepared to lay down and take it. I love that about her.
I felt so bad for Cooper, but it had to happen, it is Emma and Gavin's story after all. I'm looking forward to reading about Cooper's exploits in Torrid Little Affair. It was nice to see more of Quinn and I felt we got a better feel for him and how he just wants to keep his family together.

I like how this story has progressed from book 1. Gavin's secret is finally out, and this book starts with them dealing with that and I liked that Emma didn't just take it. She's was her sassy self and couldn't just fall back into a routine with Gavin, she needed time to adjust and although he struggled with it, he also gave it to her. I really think Gavin's character progressed the most throughout this story when I think back to book 1 and the way he was and then the end of this book, wow, he really did develop as a person and that was wonderful to see. Watching someone that was broken get their HEA. The sex scenes are off the scale hot, I'm talking melt your earphones type temps. They were placed well within the story and made sense to it. I liked the intrigue with this book, although I had guessed early on who was responsible for all the horrible things happening, it didn't take away from the story and it was fun watching the characters figure it out.

Megan Tusing and Zachary Webber were fantastic. I loved their dual narration of this book. Their voices complement each other really well. Each character they both performed was distinct and the inflections and tones they used to convey the emotions the characters were going through was spot on, and gave depth to the character and performance. Megan and Zachary were the perfect choice for Emma and Gavin; Megan has the best voice to convey the sweet and sassiness of Emma. And Zachary performs the commanding but vulnerable aspect of Gavin brilliantly. The production was done well with no issues.

When professional football player, Camden Harris injures his knee at a match, he is rushed to the hospital where he meets Indie Porter, a distraction he desperately needs. He's going to undergo a new surgery that will have him back on the pitch in no time, a procedure that Indie is very familiar with. Doctor Indie Porter is the youngest person in her field and she'll do what it takes to prove herself, which includes not fraternising with a patient, but what happens when Camden turns on his charm and the chemistry cannot be denied?

Amy Daws knows how to write a fun, captivating story. Her characters are endearing, and cocky, and sassy. I just love them and the world they live in. The emotional moments and there are a few really give the book a little flavour, and it off-sets the humour. It's the perfect balance.

I have to say that I really loved this book and if I had listened to this book first, I'd probably have rated it 5 stars, but since I'm doing this backward way on, and I've already listened to Keeper, which I adored so much. I'd stay it's a solid 4 stars, I just feel that both the characters, the writing, and the narration have progressed. I have to applaud Amy on her audiobook cover, not only does she include the narrators names but also the type of narrations, I wish more authors did this.

Camden Harris is a charming, cocky, sweet man. I loved him. He has the best family, the way they are is crazy yet endearing. I loved it. He was also infuriating, I just wanted him to stop jumping to conclusions and talk to Indie, but then, I suppose it wouldn't have made for an interesting story lol. Although Cam is a cocky sod, he really has a sweet vulnerability about him that was endearing. I loved the relationship between Cam and Tanner, that was showcased really well, and I look forward to Tanner's story.
Indie Porter is a sweet and sassy woman, she's spent her life being kept at arm's length with her family and never really having any physical contact, so it's no wonder she is unsure what to do with Cam's affection or her feelings. I really liked her and thought she was the type of girl you'd want to be friends with. I liked that we got to see her friendship with Belle and how they interact and play off each other.

I liked the progression of the story and their relationship, it was fast but made sense. The conflict they experienced was almost entirely through miscommunication, which normally drives me crazy, but it made perfect sense to their story that I couldn't get mad at them for it. The sex was smoking hot and played a vital role in the story and wasn't done just for the sake of it. There is a scene towards the end when Indie finally lets herself have what she wants, and it was really beautiful to experience, especially knowing her backstory. They are such a cute couple that was made to be together.

This duet narration was brilliant. Martin Foster was fantastic as Dr. Prichard, he really delivered the smarmy doctor routine perfectly and it brought another level to the narration. Will M. Watt and Charlotte Cole were both fabulous, bringing these characters to life and using different tones and inflections for different characters and emotions. There was one scene in the hospital between Cam and his dad and I wasn't sure whether to curse Amy or Will, it was an emotional moment and the delivery was so perfect, I had tears in my eyes... on a bus! The production was great with only one tiny issue, a line repeats in chapter 10, but it is barely noticeable.

If you've read/ listened to Right you'll know all about Sandra and Gabe, this is the story of their fling, how it came about and what happened next. Prepare to swoon.

This was such a cute little novella. I love that Jana Aston gave us this story. It's like she knew her readers would want to know what happened after that Christmas party. We need details. We're all basically Everly, wanting the deets. And because Jana is awesome, she gave them to us. It was cute, hot and sexy with a dose of humour. Everything you could possibly want in a novella. I have to say I adored Preston, I hope he gets his own little novella because that would be awesome. The cover is great, I loved the colour and a hot guy in a suit and glasses, sheesh, sold! I also love that both narrators are named on the audiobook cover.

I loved Sandra, she first appears shy but once she felt comfortable with Gabe she really opened up and became her sexy and sassy self, and it was wonderful. Gabe was sexy as all heck, no wonder Sandra spent her time fantasising about him. I can't really blame her, heck, I was right there with her most of the time. I loved his gruff exterior because it really contrasted with how sweet he was. There are a couple of moments in this book that just had me swooning, completely. Gabe really knows what he's doing in the bedroom department too, sigh, that man is sex on a stick. It's a novella, and only just over 2 hours long so lots happens in a short time but it worked really well and nothing feels rushed.

The narration was splendid, Erin Mallon always delivers, and this was no different, I adored how she performed Sandra she really brought out the shy and sexy personality. Lance Greenfield was a wonderful Gabe, he performed the older and gruff character well, the jealousy was believable. This is the first time I've heard anything narrated by Lance and I know I have a couple sat on my audible app waiting and I'm more excited to listen to them now. I thought Erin and Lance's voices complemented each other really well. The production was fine, with only an issue that seemed to occur on Lance's performance and not consistently, which was a strange sound, the best way to describe it is of lips touching and when I increased the speed a tad and listened again I didn't hear it at all.

I'm struggling a little with this review because I liked the story but there are aspects I felt didn't work as well as I'd hoped. If you go into this book suspending your disbelief then I think you'll do fine, and just to clarify, that isn't about the relationship but the circumstance. I just found it so hard to believe Cait was a virgin, especially with some of the bedroom antics, from her and the guys. I liked this story, it was sexy for sure, lots of sex in various combinations MM/ MMF/ MF/ MFM which I actually liked and it gave a greater feel for these characters and how they felt for each other. Cait, Matt and Tris' relationship was actually quite beautiful, I just felt that for three people that claimed to love one another from early on, they really tried their best to hurt them. Thankfully, they eventually came to their senses and the book does have a HEA. The characters were pretty likable. I liked that the book dealt with the prejudices of the people around them and the thoughts of the characters as well. I always love the love is love message.

Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross were fantastic. I loved their performances, they never fail to entertain, it's not just a read of the book but a full production. They fully capture your attention and engross you in the story, and this book was no different. The changes in tone and inflections for each character was brilliant. It was easy to listen to and follow. If you think reading the sexy times was hot, wait until you hear them. Narrator crushes for sure.

A sexy Brit and a sassy heroine, what's not to love?

Prince Charming is another fantastic book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is intense, it is sexy, it is everything you could possibly hope for from CD Reiss.

Like always, CD Reiss' writing has you captivated and on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next. She writes intelligently, making no excuses or explanations to her readers, she knows they'll understand because they're smart people. This book will leave you wanting more. Don't get me wrong, it's complete but you'll be so immersed in the story that you won't want to leave. Keaton and Cassie are a fantastic couple with a brilliant story. I loved them both so much. Neither are as they appear and that works so well. They'll keep you guessing and wondering. I liked their chemistry and felt like they were a good match. The sexy times were smokin' and suited their story perfectly. Once I started this book I just didn't want to put it down.I will say that, for me, I thought Keaton was a little too stereotypical British, but that's probably because I am British. I think Americans especially will fall head over heels for him.

I love this cover, it's understated, has a sexy suited guy on the front (always a plus in my book) and having the Union flag in the background gives someone not familiar with the story an idea that the guy is British.

You don't need to have read King of Code to enjoy this book. If you like things in order, read KoC first, Taylor and Harper (the couple in KoC) make an appearance, but it'll also work to go back to KoC after Prince Charming and visit them for their story.

I cannot wait for the audiobook release. It's going to be awesome.

Golden Czermak is a master! I love his writing, it grabs the reader and thrusts them into this amazing world and he doesn't let you leave. It's two days later and I am still in awe and not wanting to leave, I can't stop thinking about it. I stayed up all night listening. Golden has a way with his words that makes you feel everything, every emotion – it's horrible and beautiful at the same time. It's why I curse Golden so much throughout listening. I love when I can turn on an audiobook and get lost in the story and quality narration, that, is something that happened with this book. I adore this cover, it's one of my favourite covers of 2017 – it tells a story all on its own. I like that the audio cover is different but the same ensemble of characters. The inclusion of the narrators names makes me happy. Don't you just love it? The Secret Life of Cooper Bennett is a complete standalone, however, mention of certain things and a character or two may be familiar to readers/ listeners of the Journeyman Series.

These characters are everything! How can anyone not love them? They're sweet, charming and some are horrendous. Cooper Bennett, Billy Arnett and Alyssa Noble are wonderful characters. I loved them so much. The friendship between the three of them was beautiful. Each was strong in their own way. Cooper's dad made me so freaking mad, I swore at him more times than I am prepared to admit. Liam Manning and Lance Goddard drove me crazy, but I wasn't sure if I was misreading them, I ended up feeling bad for them. I love the detail and world building that goes into a Golden book. I loved the banter and humorous moments in this story, they really off-set the action. I laughed, and I cried, I gasped and at times I even got a little freaked out. It reads like an epic fantasy as opposed to romance, but fear not, there is romance too. I loved that about it. It has action, fantasy and an undercurrent story of romance that isn't an in your face love story – it's understated and works well in the overall story.

Wen Ross narrates a good 80% of this book, perhaps more. Ordinarily I'd say this book would have worked with a solo narrator and it would have, but the inclusion of Kai Kennicott was freaking perfection. Only a handful of chapters are from a female POV and the book doesn't have a whole lot of female characters, but the duet style of narration really worked and gave the narration a little flair. Wen was spectacular, I'm not a fan of the creepy Wen though, it worked, and he did it wonderfully but no! We like nice Wen, not creepy Wen! His characterisations were spot on and each character was distinct, and there are a lot of them. Kai was fantastic as Alyssa. The production was smooth with no issues at all. I love how their voices complement each other so well and the contrast of them.

I love these 1,001 Dark Night novellas, they allow readers to find new authors that they might not have read or even heard of before and give existing readers the chance to see character stories that may never have come to light. When I heard CD Reiss was joining the family I was super excited, having read/ listened to a bunch of her books she is an automatic one-click for me and this book was no different. If you read my review of King of Code you know how much I adored that audiobook, the whole thing was amazing, Raven Crosby was a character in the book and she intrigued me; a woman in a man's world that is sharp and witty and in control? – heck yeah, I liked her! So finding out she was getting her own book, even a novella was like catnip to this reader... if I was a cat. (Ok, not the best analogy, but whatever, you know what I mean!)

In the past, I've read novellas and it's felt rushed and that parts were missing, and it kinda left me feeling a little meh about the whole thing. This does not happen with this book, it really feels like each chapter, each sentence, each word had to earn their keep. Although it's a novella it's a complete story and you never get the feeling like you are missing out on key elements of the story. I love that CD never dumbs things down for her readers, she treats them as intelligent people... because we are. If you read King of Code, you'll know that book contained some technical talk and that is included in this novella, although not to the same extent and it doesn't interfere with the flow of the story, not one little bit. It's an office romance that you're going to want to get your hands on and enjoy to the fullest. I usually get hit with a bunch of emotions when I'm reading or listening to a CD Reiss book and I gotta say, that happened again. I laughed out loud at some parts, swooned in others and yeah because she knows how to get to my hardened heart I even shed a couple of tears.

I adored these characters, well, apart from Marie, she's a bitch... but you'll have to read the book to find out why I think that. Raven is completely awesome, I love her so much. She's smart, and sexy and kicks arse. She totally held her own when dealing with Roman and I loved that, she didn't cower to him when she thought he had the upper-hand. Roman, sigh, he's so dreamy. He knew what he wanted and set out to get it, whether that was the smart decision or not. He just couldn't resist. He had such a sweet side to him that I wasn't expecting. Which was such a pleasant surprise. He's also dirty, so you know I loved that about him. I may have swooned on a number of occasions.

I loved the progress of Roman and Raven's relationship. How the tension was so palpable, but they really tried to fight it... well, Raven did, at least. But ultimately, they couldn't resist each other. I really liked that although it's an office romance nothing much actually happens at the office, they're completely professional until they leave the building and then it's on, and boy is it on! Talk about steaming up a kindle, the sexy times were downright SEXY! Yes, I did need to use full capitalisation for that word, that's how smoking hot it is. It's not only going to make you hot under the collar but scorch that collar to high heaven. If you've read past reviews you'll know I love banter between the characters, especially the couple and we get that with this book too. Which I was grateful for and it really gave Raven and Roman that edge of will they or won't they in the beginning. It also allowed the reader to envision the friendship that bloomed as their feelings developed and that for me was awesome.

Side-note: You don't have to read King of Code to read this book, it's a complete standalone... but, but, but why wouldn't you read it? It's freaking awesome! Go meet Taylor and Harper!
Side-note 2: I am also super excited to listen to the audiobook. I'm itching to find out who the narrator(s) are going to be. I hope we're not kept waiting too long. And, of course, I'll be reviewing the heck out of that when the time comes.

Let me start by saying that I loved Heather Lyn's Hearts on Fire series it has everything a romance reader could want; swoon-worthy heroes, feisty women, a little angst, charm, and beautiful love stories. Fighting for Us is better! Sure, it has all the aforementioned components, but it also has something more. This book was special. Heather crafts a world in which you want to live. You want to be friends with these characters and spend time with them. She hits you with all the emotions and feels. This book deals with some difficult situations and I felt the PTSD aspect was handled with sensitivity and care. I read it in one sitting once I started I just didn't want to leave these characters. This cover is brilliant. I love it. It is beautiful, the lilies in the background are a wonderful addition that I didn't notice at first glance but work perfectly with the story. I like that it's understated and draws the reader in. This book shows the growth in Heather's writing and I cannot wait to see what she does next because if she keeps on this path she is going to be unstoppable.

These characters are fantastic, I love them so much. Levi is everything you could want in a book boyfriend. He is sweet and charming, smart and funny. He knows what he wants and loves deeply. He'll do whatever it takes to keep the people he loves safe. He isn't afraid to show his feelings. He is such a sweet daddy and the sort of father every little girl needs. Emerson is fantastic, I loved her so so much. I'm usually quite picky about the female leads and it takes time for me to warm to them but not Emmy, from the get-go I just adored her. She was the perfect match for Levi. She was funny and sweet, smart and feisty. She was a fighter, in that she fought for what she wanted and wouldn't let go. I adored her strength. She's the type of girl we all want to be friends with. Lily was the sweetest little girl ever. We see some support characters that will eventually have their own books (it's called The Jackson Trilogy, so it kinda gives it away, right?). It gave little glimpses into Caden and Sydney that left me wanting to know more. Ok, so I'm partial to Cade, he's just so dreamy. Seriously, I was swooning. Syd seems totally awesome too. Can. Not. Wait!

The relationship between Levi, Emmy and Lily is fast, and it works. Sometimes insta-lust/love doesn't, but for this story it is perfect. The slow burn wasn't necessary as they met and had an instant connection. I loved the inclusion of Lily in almost everything, she was such an integral part of their relationship, it was like Emmy was made to be her mummy which was sweet and heart-warming. The chemistry between Levi and Emmy was jumping off the page and kept me glued to their story. The sexy times were scorching and will leave you swooning and reaching for a fan. (Is it hot in here?) Each scene made sense to the story and felt like it earned its place, none of it felt like filler, which I was very happy about. Their relationship wasn't without its trials and angst. It was emotional and beautiful.
Side-note: The book contains some man on woman violence that may be difficult to read. I will say that I don't like reading about it, however, I didn't struggle with this book because it was necessary to the story and what comes after.

Cooper Kingsley is trying to get over a rejection, and the best way to do that is to get under somebody else, right? He's found the perfect distraction in Corinne O'Neil, only problem, she's his new assistant. But Cooper has a plan that will suit them both, sex with no strings attached. Perfect! However, what happens when those strings start to attach? Can they overcome their pasts? And what happens when secrets are discovered?

After listening to Dirty Little Secret and Dirty Little Promise, I was anxious for Cooper to get his happily ever after, Torrid Little Affair didn't disappoint. It's a sweeter story than the Dirty Little Duet and can be read as a standalone, although I'd recommend reading it after the duet for full enjoyment.
Kendall Ryan has done it! She's broken me. I thought this would be a cute fast read, instead I laughed, and I cried, and I was left feeling like I'd been put through the wringer. This book hit me with all the feels. It has so many moments that made you sit and think. I stayed up until 5am reading this book and then I only put it down because I couldn't stay awake any longer, I woke up and dived right back in. Kendall's writing is fantastic, I love how she's just pulls me into this world and holds me hostage, I'm still thinking about this book a couple of days later.

I thought I loved Gavin, and I do, but that is nothing compared to what I feel for Cooper. He is everything. I love him so much. He is sweet, he is sexy, he is funny, and he is charming. He is such a sweet guy that you can't help but swoon over. And his choice of pet name was perfection. ‘Little Dove' sigh. Corinne was awesome, I liked that she was quite sensitive but strong. She's sassy and sexy. She can definitely hold her own. I wanted to shout at her to tell Coop everything, because it's Coop, and we all know he'd understand, but I also understood her reasonings. She's the type of girl you wanna hang with.

The relationship between Cooper and Corinne was beautiful, what started as a little bit of fun soon turned into something more, even though that's not what either of them had wanted originally. The sexual encounters between this couple are set your kindle on fire, hot. You'll love how their sexual journey unfolds because it's not your typical romance sex, it's hot as anything but I think that's because of the build-up. The little things that this couple do together make it all the more perfect. When we find out Corinne's secret it makes everything fall into place, and her reactions to certain things all of a sudden make perfect sense, it was a great twist that worked really well.

I cannot wait to listen to the audiobook. Zachary Webber is the perfect choice for Cooper – plus, we've already heard him voice Coop in the previous two books, so, yes! Bring it on. Ava Erickson is just the most fantastic voice for Corinne, she has that sexy, and sassy performance nailed and I can't wait to hear this. Both ZWeb and Ava work wonders with the emotional aspects of a book and I think they're going to blow me away with this one.

Oh, My God!!!! Why has it taken me so long to dive into this series? And why has nobody been hitting me over the head demanding I read or listen to it? My god, people! I am in love with this book. The humour, the setting, and the trope. It was all perfect. One of my favourite books of 2017! I'll admit I was a little worried; an American setting her books in England, pfft, I've experienced that before and regretted it but what Amy Daws does is amazing, she's done her homework! At no point did I sit there and think ‘clearly this has been written by an American.' I now need to dive into the other books. I need the twins' stories, and Violet's. And what about Gareth? I want them all.

Amy's writing is so engaging. She creates characters that you want to spend time with. I zoomed through this book because I just couldn't bring myself to hit pause. I finished it at 6.30am, I literally spent the night with these characters because I couldn't pull myself away. That to me is the mark of an excellent book. This story was so incredibly entertaining. I laughed, I cried, and yes, I swooned too. It's been a couple of days, and I am still thinking about it and talking about it. I'm sure my book buddies are fed up of me!

This book is filled with characters that you'll love, as mentioned above, I need to go back and listen to the other books because I need more time and more info about the Harris family.
Booker is a complete sweetheart, who at times, I wanted to punch in the balls, just because, he was so frustrating. We knew how he felt but he just needed a little push. He had great banter with his brothers, but you also felt sorry for him, being younger he never really stood his ground, until he did, and I have to say I was cheering him on!
I adored Poppy, she was crazy – in a good way, so funny. I loved her little eccentric ways, the singing the end of sentences was cute and fit her so well. I usually don't enjoy female characters as much as the male ones, but Poppy was so awesome, I loved her just as much as Booker. She dealt with a number of different issues in the book and I thought she handled them gracefully. (For example, she didn't punch Booker in the balls!). Poppy for the win!

I loved the friends to lovers theme of this book. The banter between Booker and Poppy was a highlight for me. A true friendship. I really enjoyed listening to their story unfold and how their friendship turned into something more. How they tried to fight it, well, Booker, at least. Thankfully he was able to get with the programme and make us all happy. It was sweet and sexy. The sexy times were very well written and played a pivotal role in the story. Although it's a sports romance there isn't a lot of sport in it, so if that has you on the fence, jump on over, it'll be worth it, I promise.

This duet narration was fantastic. You really felt a part of the story, like you were truly experiencing it. It's the first time I've heard anything by either narrator and they blew me away. The inflections and accents used to differentiate between the characters were outstanding, and the way both of them performed the emotional moments were wonderful and may have caused a few tears. The sexy times were performed brilliantly, and well, sexily. Charlotte Cole was fabulous as Poppy, she really encompassed this character, and I especially loved the inclusion of the singing. Will M Watt was so charming as Booker (I may have swooned) and really hit the emotional moments so perfectly. He also did a fabulous Scottish accent that I think will have the American listenership swooning all over the place. The production was smooth with no issues.

I adored this book, and so much more than I expected to. I was hooked very early on. I was invested in the characters and their story. I wanted to know what was going to happen. Although this starts as an office romance it's so much more than that. In fact, only the first portion of the book is set in the office. It's a contemporary romance with a twist. It has moments of suspense that will have you holding your breath. You'll cheer and you'll cry. It really is the complete package. Nicole Garcia really blew me away with this book, she writes characters that you can't help but become invested in and a storyline that will keep you on your toes. This book is so incredibly well written, I cannot wait to read more.

When I started listening and was like, yeah, an office romance, let's see how this is going to play out. It was cute, Nico was grumpy and Phoenix didn't take his crap, I just knew I was going to love it. And then things escalated, something happens to Phoenix that turns the story completely upside down and back to front and it's perfect. That's when you see a different side to Nico and let me tell you, he is swoon-worthy. I really didn't anticipate the suspense aspect of this book, it threw me for a loop and it was great, I love that we didn't know, I mean, I guessed who it was, the clues were there, but the reasoning, that's what I wanted to know and I liked how it was more a backdrop to the story and not the main focus, it was very clever.

Nico is such complex character, I honestly didn't know whether to love him or curse him, I found myself doing both and often. He was a grumpy arse that needed to learn some manners, but then he was a sweetheart that I couldn't help but swoon over. He has secrets that he's kept hidden and they're eating away at him, even though he doesn't realise it. It's not until Phe becomes a part of his life that he starts to cope. He's built such a wall around his heart that he tends to overreact and underthink things...nobody can be perfect! His jealousy is quite endearing as is his ability to apologise when he knows he's in the wrong.
Phoenix, I just adored her. I could relate to her on so many levels. She was strong, sweet, smart and vulnerable. She didn't take any crap. Her interactions with both Nico's nana and father was sweet and really showed what a kind-hearted person she is and why it was so easy for Nico to fall for her. And for his family to adopt her as their own. She puts up with a lot from Nico but she understands he has those walls built high, she's not afraid to scale them and wear him down. Her character experiences a lot in this book and not all of it is good, but she comes out stronger because of it. She's a rock star and I love her!

The supporting characters were a welcome addition; Gio, Josh, and Derrick each was very different but brought so much to the story and the dynamics of Nico and Phe's relationship. I loved them and the interactions, I'd love to read/ listen to more about them. Nana, nana was a freaking star and her health issues were handled beautifully, it's a horrid disease and it was handled sensitively. Which was lovely to see.

The chemistry between Nico and Phe is crazy. You just know they're meant to be together and want to bang their heads together at times. Some of the sex scenes fade to black, which I liked, it saved the full-blown sex scenes for when they were necessary and I really liked that about this book. It didn't use sex as a filler to make the book longer or to shock when it was called for, the sex was there... and let me tell you, it was hot and written incredibly well. You won't want to be in a public place.

Firstly, if you're looking for a fluffy, hearts and flowers romance, this is not the book for you. This is not your typical romance novel, it is something, new and different. The way forward in my opinion. However, if you like twists and intrigue and an intense story, pick this beauty up today!

I think King of Code just became my favourite book this year. This book kept me on my toes, just when I thought I had it figured out CD Reiss changed things up and had me guessing again. She has created a book that is unique, intelligent and sexy as hell. I love that she doesn't talk down to her readers, she knows we're a smart bunch and treats us as such. She doesn't explain every little thing, just enough to give you an ‘a-ha' moment. She dropped so many clues throughout this book that I feel like I need to go back and listen to it all over again so I can pick up on the ones I missed, because she does it so subtly that if you're not looking for them, you'll likely miss them, and I freaking love it! Yes, the story includes code talk, the title kind of gives that away, right? But it isn't overdone, again, just enough to give you an idea of what the characters are experiencing. This book has so many different elements; friendship, small-town life, love, understanding, redemption, it literally has something for everyone.

I loved these characters so much. Each one was so different. Firstly, the man of the hour, Taylor Harden, the entire book is from his POV and it worked brilliantly, I loved being in his mind throughout all the events in the book and knowing what and how he was thinking. He had that commanding presence but was also very sweet and kind-natured. I liked that he struggled with some of the demands Harper had, that he didn't just jump into sleeping with her, considering what had happened up to that point.
Harper was an interesting character, to be honest, I didn't know whether to like her or not. However, the more I got to know her, the more I liked her. The devotion she had from the residents of Barrington was one of the reasons that I had to stop and think ‘she can't be that bad'. She was crazy for sure but vulnerable, more vulnerable than she let people believe. I ended up absolutely adoring her. I liked that we didn't know her reasoning, that we found out when Taylor did, in little dribs and drabs. It made her character even more interesting and made me so much more invested in the story. I HAD to know why!!!!!!
The secondary characters really enriched this story, Keaton who was kind of scary but in a, you don't mess with my friend kind of way, plus he's British and you know I have to support my fellow countryman. Taylor's ‘people' and Harper's sister, Catherine were executed brilliantly and gave more understanding and definition to the main characters.

The town of Barrington played a huge role in this book, it was like a character all of its own. I loved that, I loved seeing how all the residents cared for and protected each other. The way they all worked together, even though they were struggling. It was beautiful and it was easy to fall in love with the town and the residents along with Taylor.

Taylor and Harper's relationship was one of beauty as it progressed and at times, it was funny and crazy and even sad. Of course, this is CD Reiss we're talking about so you know the sex was off the charts steamy, but, as always, it played a part, there was always a reason, it was never just to steam up someone's kindle or audible app.

Gage Crosse is on a mission, to rid the world of demons! The Noctis are gaining power and strength, soon nothing will be able to stop them from taking control of the world. What they didn't count on was the resistance from the Journeymen. Gage has teamed up with fellow Journeymen - Joey and Ady, they're his family and they'll do whatever it takes to protect each other. This is one trio that the demons do not want to contend with! When Gage gets a mysterious message to return home Ady won't let him go along. Will they survive? Can their friendship become something more? Dive into the world of the Journeymen and fall in love.

Homeward Bound is the debut book from Golden Czermak (say what?!?!) and it blew me away. He has created a world so completely that it allows you to build such a vivid picture in your mind that you're fully immersed in the story. His descriptive style of writing makes it so easy to imagine everything that is happening and what everyone and everything looks like. The action is written so wonderfully that I got very invested in the outcome, maybe a little too much at times. Shouting at your phone is normal, right?
This book is not just something PNR fans will love, but romance fans in general. At the heart of this story is a relationship between three friends, they just happen to fight the bad guys...and they aren't human.

These characters are freaking awesome! Joey is such a sweetheart, I loved him from the get go. He's a smart, strong badass. Ady is one kick ass woman! So, you know, I adored her, she's beautiful and deadly, she could handle her own in a fight. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about Gage, he's your typical alpha male, but he isn't, he's funny and charming, self-assured yet has a vulnerable side. I loved that, he is such a great character to read about, I'm sure he was just as much fun to write too. The interactions between the three of them were fun. I had many laugh out loud moments. The Noctis made great ‘bad guys' they did things that had me gasping in shock and shaking my head in disbelief, but then I remember they're the bad guys and it wasn't so shocking anymore. I liked the conflict between them and envision lots more action.

I loved the friendship between Gage, Ady and Joey, the tension and unrequited feelings. The way each individual dealt with and reacted to each situation. The humour really gave this book an added element and blended really well with the action and romance. The romance was sweet, seeing Gage and Ady interact and although they were friends they still had so much to learn about each other, and those moments of them getting to know each other were cute and heartfelt. The sex scenes are as hot as hades. Gage Crosse is a talented man! That bathroom scene though.... you know the one I mean. If you haven't read it yet, we'll talk 😉

The end of the book had me so mad, I literally looked at my phone and said WTF? I'm not ashamed to say in my mind I was plotting ways in which to hurt Golden, I mean, come on! Why!?!?!?! Evil I tell you, he is evil!! LOL, in the best way possible. The book evoked so many different emotions and reactions out of me, I felt like I was on one heck of a wild ride, and really, I was.

This book is one of my favourites this year, yes yes, I know I've said that a lot but it truly is. I think it might actually be my favourite book by CD Reiss and that is saying something. I really connected with this book, as a former nanny I could relate to Cara and her experiences with the children and trying not to get too attached and failing, the effects when it's over. Brad Sinclair is dreamy. What I loved about this book is that it isn't a straight forward romance, it is not just about two people meeting and falling in love. It has that, don't get me wrong, but it has the added element of two people falling in love with a special little girl and it was heart melting. I devoured this book in a day, it was so good, I just couldn't put it down. Christine has a way with words and creating a story that just envelopes the reader in a cocoon where they forget they have commitments and to eat because they are so engrossed.

Jones Beckett is cleaning up his act, long gone are his party boy ways. In order to help him stay on the straight and narrow his agents asks the Renegades publicist, Jillian to help. Jones is over the moon at the prospect of spending time with Jillian, his favourite past time is flirting with her. What neither of them really considered was the effect working in close proximity would have on their unrequited attraction. But what happens when they realise that attraction is mutual?
  
Lauren Blakely has done it again! I have fallen in love... again! Is there a book boyfriend of Lauren's I haven't fallen head over heels in love with? I don't think there is. She just has this way with her male characters. I am a huge fan of her male POV, are we sure she's not a man? She always gets it so spot on. That being said, I really loved that this book was a dual POV, getting insights into both Jones and Jillian really made their story stand out. I love the way Lauren writes, it always makes me feel such a vast array of emotions. I swoon often, which is a given really, sometimes even shedding a tear or two, and laugh, oh boy, do I laugh. She is hilarious, the thoughts and situations these characters come up with. I read this book and devoured it, I was hooked from the very first page, so much so, that I couldn't pass up listening to the audiobook when it released today. I liked the cover a lot, especially the audiobook cover's inclusion of the narrators names. I like that it's similar to the MVP cover but still distinctly its own. Although it is a sports romance you don't have to be a sports fan to enjoy it. This is a story about love, a story about family, and a story about following your heart.

Jones is all the things. He is sweet and sexy, funny and charming. Jillian is the ultimate professional, she's the person you want on your team. As a football fan, I'm telling you, I want Jillian taking care of my guys. I loved that her outward appearance was the total opposite of how she really felt, especially where Jones was concerned. Her inner monologue was hilarious. The sexy times were timed so perfectly for this couple, they suited the story and the situation. They were steaming too. The way their relationship progressed was so very J&J. The way they tried to fight how they felt and neither knowing the other shared their feelings. There wasn't a lot of conflict, which again, I really liked. The banter was pure perfection, I love that anyway, and Lauren Blakely always writes the best banter, this couple was no exception.  I looooove these characters. Jones and Jillian, it even has a nice sound to it, right? The supporting cast (so to speak) is really fun, too. It was great getting to have that little catch-up with Cooper and some of the other guys... and women from MVP. The family aspect of this book was a wonderful addition, it's something that we see a lot of from athletes and including it for Jones' really gave an added dimension to his character. Cletus, oh my word! Yes! I adore him so so much. I want him in my life.

I've spent the day listening to this dual narration and I have no regrets. I was so excited when I heard Most Likely to Score was going to be from a dual POV, Zachary Webber was fantastic performing Most Valuable Playboy, but getting both POV's for this book was a great idea. Once I heard Zachary would be back and Andi Arndt was with him, I was super excited, their voices blend so well together that each book really is perfection. Both Andi and Zachary have a great range and each character sounds distinct and individual. Their performances always bring all the emotions to the surface, I can't help but react, whether that's laughing, swooning, or even shedding a tear. I couldn't imagine anyone else narrating Jillian and Jones. The production was smooth with no issues, I loved the cheering and football sounds at the beginning and end of the production, it gives it a nice flair.

*At the end of the audiobook is an excerpt from Hard Wood, narrated by Sebastian York – I've listened to this book and let me tell you, it's fantastic, you've not heard anything until you've heard SebYo narrate a cat. If you need more convincing, listen to the excerpt, it'll whet your appetite.