Currently a GR giveaway going on. Go enter! Caauuutttteeee, then not so much for a hot minute, then caauuutttteeee again. Review up soon~ish
Carly & BroCurrently a GR giveaway going on. Go enter! Caauuutttteeee, then not so much for a hot minute, then caauuutttteeee again. Review up soon~ish
Carly & Brooks What to expect: ~ dual 3rd person POV ~ Oklahoma location ~ best friends brother/sisters best friend
I decided to just get it over with. I'll wait to rate it until after I read Bull Mountain to see if I made the right choice or not.
Prior to listeningI decided to just get it over with. I'll wait to rate it until after I read Bull Mountain to see if I made the right choice or not.
Prior to listening thoughts: I've seen great things about this series, so I figured I'd start with the prequel. But I'm seeing this was released 4 years after book 1, so now I'm wondering if I should even read it first?? Does it matter? Will I get spoilers?...more
It put me to sleep 2x, but I powered through in the light of day and was actually surprised a little by the twist. I'll try to write more of a review It put me to sleep 2x, but I powered through in the light of day and was actually surprised a little by the twist. I'll try to write more of a review soon....more
2⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ Hartford Minotaurs #1 Setting ~ Connecticut Publication date ~ July 31, 2023 Est Page Count ~ 277 (31 chapters) Audio len2⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ Hartford Minotaurs #1 Setting ~ Connecticut Publication date ~ July 31, 2023 Est Page Count ~ 277 (31 chapters) Audio length ~ 6 hours 12 minutes Narrators ~ Kat Riley, Michael Gallagher POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ hockey, NHL, single mom, miscommunication, steamge
*Possible spoilers ahead*
Nora & Wyatt Nora is on the run from her abusive ex husband, Michael, with son, Jake. Yay that she finally found the strength to get away. They’re all the way across the country, but he manages to find them and keep demanding money from her over and over and over again. Dude, get a job.
The Hammer is a good nickname for Wyatt off the ice, too, since that is how he likes to do it in the rear door. And his reasoning why, blah. Listen y’all, to each their own, but I can’t believe that’s how first time steamage is happening. Maybe I’m just too old and been married for way too long. Don’t be mad at me if that’s how you roll.
Anway, I didn’t like anyone. No one at all, so I will not be continuing with the series. I don't even know why I'm giving 2 stars, instead of 1.
Narration notes: Oof with his lady and kid voice. She did fine.
Thom & Wendy What to expect: ~ dual 3rd person POV ~ told in reverse from 2023 back to 1982 ~ satisfying conclusion, or beginning Hmm, interesting, maybe…
Thom & Wendy What to expect: ~ dual 3rd person POV ~ told in reverse from 2023 back to 1982 ~ satisfying conclusion, or beginning rather ...more
2⭐ for the story and 4⭐for the narration = 3⭐ overall Genre ~ psychological fiction Setting ~ California Publication date ~ August 19, 2025 Publisher ~ Ma2⭐ for the story and 4⭐for the narration = 3⭐ overall Genre ~ psychological fiction Setting ~ California Publication date ~ August 19, 2025 Publisher ~ Macmillan Audio Audio length ~ 8 hours 43 minutes Narrators ~ Aimee Horne, Airlie Dodds, Alan Chu, Angela Tran, Anna Downes, Elisa Colla, Jeremy Waters, Lyanna Kea, Remy Hii, Taylor Owens, Yael Stone POV ~ multiple 1st Featuring ~ past trauma, slow burn, short chapters
Our main characters are: Georgia ~ former child star from Australia who is now an adult trying to get her career going again. Henry ~ an aspiring actor she meets after arriving in LA and they become an item. Marianna ~ runs the acting studio in a cult like way.
Since this revolves around acting it's heavy on auditions, acting classes/scenes and trying to make it in Hollywood, which makes sense and can be a snore if you could care less about this world. Since Georgia started her career very young there's references to inappropriate behavior back then. The story does do a good job of showing toxicity and jealousy in the biz.
Overall, this was fine~ish, but it definitely wasn't a thriller, just psychological fiction really. I was not on the edge of my seat at any point and the ending was pretty lackluster. I didn't really like any of the characters either.
There's a very lengthy author's note at the end that I didn't fully listen to because it was close to an hour, but it goes into the author's experience with acting.
Looks like this will only available in audio format. Narration notes: I got sent a widget 4 times, so I guess they really wanted me to listen to it ...more
3⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ All's Fair, #1 Publication date ~ November 10, 2020 Est Page Count ~ 284 (p+ 30 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 7 hour3⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ All's Fair, #1 Publication date ~ November 10, 2020 Est Page Count ~ 284 (p+ 30 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 7 hours 18 minutes Narrator ~ Kim Churchill POV ~ single 1st, present tense Featuring ~ amnesia, small town, second chance, no steamage
Meyer & Archie have been divorced for a year, so she's shocked when she gets a phone call saying he's been in an accident. Come to find out he has amnesia and doesn't remember the last two years so he thinks they're still married. In order to help him naturally regain his memories she takes him home and pretends they're still married.
Okay, so I do enjoy an amnesia story, but I'm not a fan when there's some deception with that, and here it comes from both of them. I did like how they slowly found their way back to each other because I do believe in second chances, but the reason for getting divorced was crazy. But then again who am I to speak about someone else's marriage, whether it be fictional or not.
Overall, there were some funny bits, so I'm going with middle of the road.
Side note ~ no biggie, but I'm super curious why the chapters are titled Meyer when she's the only narrator ...more
Happy publication day! 4⭐ Genre ~ mystery/thriller Setting ~ Oregon Publication date ~ July 8, 2025 Publisher ~ Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Audio EstHappy publication day! 4⭐ Genre ~ mystery/thriller Setting ~ Oregon Publication date ~ July 8, 2025 Publisher ~ Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Audio Est Page Count ~ 332 (50 chapters) Audio length ~ 9 hours 7 minutes Narrators ~ Helen Laser, Will Collyer POV ~ 1st & 3rd Featuring ~ debut, present and past timeline, serial killer, murder, violence
When Nola was just a kid a serial killer took her babysitters life while she was watching her. They were never caught. Now it's 20 years later and she's sure the killer is back, but no one believes her. Her past timeline was in the 3rd and the present in the 1st, present tense.
We get some Him chapters that enhanced the plot, but ultimately left me unexcited because I did call it and the why was meh.
We, also, hear from Jack the detective back then, and still now. His investigative skills weren't super great, but I didn't mind him as a character.
At one point Nola's father is a possible suspect (in the blurb, not a spoiler) ~ really hated him and what made him one. Why does that have to be in so many books? Anyway, her mom and Harvey, the producer of the show, were great.
Overall, the suspense was great and I was on the edge of my drivers seat many times. Glad I listened or else I might have been looking over my shoulder quite a few times. You can tell the author is a true crime podcaster as she knew the ins and outs of the biz. A fab debut and I'll definitely keep her on my radar.
Author's note ~ adds an extra layer to the story since we learn it's inspired by a true story because her aunt disappeared, probably murdered, many years ago before she was born.
Narration notes: They both did a great job. She sounded properly frantic and emotional when necessary. He did good, sounded a little young when in the present, but good overall.
Road trip listened with my true, and fictional, crime loving teen. We finished it about 2 miles from home, so the timing was perfect. Her thoughts ~ took a quick snooze, but enjoyed what happened while I was awake.
Former classmates, not lovers, meet again in their late 40's for a second chance. Review up soon-ish.
Dawn & Mike What to expect: ~ dual 1st person POV ~ Former classmates, not lovers, meet again in their late 40's for a second chance. Review up soon-ish.
Dawn & Mike What to expect: ~ dual 1st person POV ~ Chicago setting ~ both divorced ~ cancer & hysterectomy ~ second chance ~ some steamage
Narration notes: They both sounded age appropriate and did a great job. No offense to Blake Stanton at all, his voice is perfectly fine, but he sounds more like he should narrate mystery/thrillers and not romance....more
4⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ It Happened in Charleston, #1 Setting ~ South Carolina Publication date ~ May 30, 2023 Est Page Count ~ 310 (39 ch4⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ It Happened in Charleston, #1 Setting ~ South Carolina Publication date ~ May 30, 2023 Est Page Count ~ 310 (39 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 9 hours 7 minutes Narrators ~ Rusty Mewha, Leanne Woodward POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ single dad, second chances, no steamage
Evie (26) & Jake (33)
I love love loved Jake so much. Such a great dad and written perfectly for how scared he was of getting his heart broken again.
Evie and Sam bond wonderfully, and not only because they both have epilepsy. I love me a well behaved child ~ except that one time she was sneaky and sent an email, but we wouldn't have had this story if she didn't, so I'll let it slide.
I'm never thrilled when the mom is out of the picture because of her selfish choices, and you know she's just going to come back and cause some drama at some point.
Overall, cute and fun.
Narration notes: They both did pretty well. Rusty could do with working on his little girl voice, and really his lady voice as well.
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