Audiobook ARC Review: The Temptation of Truth by Brit Benson

Title: The Temptation of Truth

Author: Brit Benson
 
Buy Link: CLICK HERE

Publisher's Insight:
 
Loving her will ruin my life,
But I’m tired of living a lie.

Mabel Rossi is the heartbeat of The Hometown Heartless.
The famous drummer with fast hands, faster wit,
and a light that shines brightly even from the back of the stage.
She’s temptation in lipstick and lace, and I’m just her manager’s niece.
Married, invisible, and completely out of place.

Taking the job on tour was supposed to be a harmless adventure.
Now that I’m here, far from home and my husband,
I’m starting to remember who I was before I lost everything,
and I have Mabel to thank for that.

Between stolen glances and whispered truths,
She coaxes me from the darkness,
Until I can no longer hide from the lies I’ve buried under the life I don’t want.

I’m married to a man I’ve never loved.
She’s so far out of reach it hurts to even want her.
But in quiet hotel hallways and backstage corners,
I start to crave things I shouldn’t.

Even if it’s reckless. Even if it’s wrong.
Because with Mabel, I start to feel alive again.
When she touches me, the fog lifts,
And suddenly, I’m not so scared of tearing it all down just to feel the sun.

Review:

What an awesome book. It showcases how control can ruin a marriage and almost ruin a person. It shows what love can and should be, in its time. This author ekes emotion from every scene; from the first to the last. I can’t wait to read more from this author soon.

The narrators are amazing in this book and I enjoyed that there was a male voice narrating the minor male characters in the book. Kudos to all three narrators.

************ I received this in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and have not been swayed by this fact. I NEVER charge for a review.

ARC Audiobook: Only on Gameday by Kristen Callihan

Title: Only on Gameday

Author: Kristen Callihan
 
Buy Link: CLICK HERE

Publisher's Insight:
 
A “fake” fiancée is just the trick to help a bad-boy football player clean up his image. Trouble is, there’s nothing fake about the way August feels about his “pretend” fiancée.
August Luck is on the brink of greatness: top NFL draft pick, a great team, multiple corporate sponsorships, but he keeps messing it up with bonehead moves. After his latest shenanigan goes viral, everyone is telling him to get his act together.

Penelope Morrow grew up with August. Their mothers were best friends. Unfortunately, Pen always fled the room with a look of disapproval on her pretty face whenever August was around. But Pen has a problem too: she inherited her grandparent’s house and can’t pay the estate tax.

On a whim, August decides a temporary public engagement is the solution to both their problems—he’ll pay her taxes, and she’ll help his image. Win-win.

But, when it comes to Pen, nothing is certain or safe. Because Pen isn’t so reserved anymore. This time, she’s smiling back at him. And he likes it. A lot. Will they each survive the ruse unscathed?

Game on...

Perfect for readers who love:

• Shy girl/sunshine boy
• Hero in hot pursuit
• Unrequited love + epic yearning
• Fake dating (or is it?)
• Delicious slow-burn romance
• Childhood nemeses (all grown up)

Review:

Pen and August's love story is one that has to be read. The way they cherish each other is beyond words. It reminds me how lucky I am to have a wonderful man like August (minus the pro-football aspect) and that makes me feel even closer to Pen. 

I've never read a book by Kristen Callihan, but I can see that I'll have to read more if only for the superb character building.

The only thing that I didn't like was that Pen's dad didn't get what he deserved.

I can't wait to see which Luck brother is going to be next (or sister, but I'm rooting for January and March to find a match. (The names in this family cracked me up so much!)

Teddy Hamilton and Maxine Mitchell did an EXCELLENT job with this book! Their voices brought such a richness to the book. I may have fallen a little bit for Teddy's voice... (don't tell my husband).

I'd like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this book! <3

************ I received this in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and have not been swayed by this fact. I NEVER charge for a review.

Audiobook ARC: Accidentally Wedded to a Werewolf by Isabelle Taylor

Title: Accidentally Wedded to a Werewolf

Author: Isabelle Taylor
 
Buy Link: CLICK HERE

Publisher's Insight:
 
The grumpy-sunshine appeal of It Happened One Summer meets the cozy fantasy vibes of The Baby Dragon Cafe in this utterly charming, spicy, Alaska-set fated-mates romance

Welcome to Claw Haven, where monsters go to find some peace and quiet.

Spoiled heiress Luna Stack is meant to be sipping mai tais on a beach with her fun-loving fiancé. Instead, a snowstorm strands her in Claw Haven, Alaska, a cozy town full of monsters living the quiet life. At least the werewolf innkeeper’s hot—until he opens his mouth.

Luna’s more than ready to leave the grumpy wolf and his decrepit inn behind as soon as the snow clears, but when a potion mishap bonds the two of them together, she resigns herself to staying in Claw Haven, just for a little while.

She’s only werewolf married, though, not married married, like, legally. No big deal.

Oliver Musgrove wants nothing to do with his new “wife.” He has annoying, friendly townsfolk to ignore, and he’s lost his ability to shift, which means his alpha ambitions are currently on hold.

Unfortunately, no matter how much Oliver wants to keep his distance from Luna, the bond says otherwise. Even though the two can’t stand each other, maybe they can stop bickering long enough to explore the magical spark between them…

After all, what’s a little knotting between enemies?

Review:

Luna ran into a bit of weather while driving, as well as a sign from the Inn she was trying to get to. What she hadn't expected was the gruff werewolf that greeted her when she arrived. Oliver, the grump in question, has no desire to deal with a spoiled brat socialite. But what choice does he have? He's accidentally wedded to her. What ensues is hilarity and heartfelt in equal measures. (Well, maybe a little steam thrown in there for good measure.

This book took me by surprise as at the beginning of the book I had a hard time getting ensnared, but once I was I just couldn't stop.

Jade Wheeler did a great job bringing this little ray of sunshine and her grump to life.

I'd like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

************ I received this in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and have not been swayed by this fact. I NEVER charge for a review.

Audiobook Review: Love Is an Open Book by Chandra Blumberg

Love Is an Open Book by Chandra Blumberg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ms. Blumberg brings about a great friends to lovers book about a woman who is stuck in her job and the best friend who helps get her unstuck.

I found this book to be so cute and the characters very relatable. I look forward to looking up Ms. Blumberg in the future and reading more of her words.

I absolutely loved Keylor Leigh and Will Damron reading this book. They really brought this book to life.

I'd like to thank Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

View all my reviews

Review: Hawaii Can Suck It! by Melisa Ryun

Title: Hawaii Can Suck It

Author: Melisa Ryun
 
Buy Link: CLICK HERE

Publisher's Insight:
 

I’m supposed to film him. Not fall for him.

I’m Camila Morales—cargo pants-wearing, scrunchie-collecting, videographer to Reece Dare—a growly, tattooed YouTube daredevil. He’s hot, sure, when he’s not judging me for smiling (calls it a sign of weakness).

I thought rock bottom was editing thirst traps for my grumpy boss, but that was before he got jilted on livestream—and before we ended up sharing one bed at a sensually-charged romance resort.

ME: Two weeks from quitting this soul-sucking job to finally launch my own docu-series.
ALSO ME: Fake dating Reece.

The bonus check? Tempting.
The fake kisses? Dangerous.
The look he gives me when he thinks I’m not watching? Uh oh.

My latest stunt? Fake dating my employee. What could go wrong?

I’m Reece. Internet-famous with 150 million followers who just saw my runaway bride from hell leave mid-vows.

The honeymoon’s already booked, the fans want a fairytale, and so I’m stuck selling one with Camila—the sunniest, sassiest pain in my ass. She challenges me constantly, never backs down, and worst of all? She’s usually right.

I run a media empire with hundreds of employees counting on me, but it’s hard to stay professional at a couples-only resort fueled by massage oil, heavy breathing, and a host named Kai who winks too much.

She chasing a new career. I’m running damage control. But Hawaii might change everything.

Fans of Meghan Quinn will love this steamy, laugh-out-loud romcom featuring grumpy x sunshine chaos, fake dating, forced proximity, and one seriously spicy resort. Buckle up for a tropical mess of lust and laughter because sometimes, love needs a viral disaster to find its happily ever after.

Click now. Paradise, chaos, and fake love await.

Review:

Oh. My. Gawd! Y'all this book had me laughing so hard in spots that I didn't know what to do with myself. I woke up my husband, I annoyed my friends, and read snippets out loud to both. When you guys read this book, which I highly recommend you do, you need to read at least twice the section about the sex swing at the beginning of the book because I nearly peed my pants laughing the first time and the second time I just laughed even harder. So do yourselves a favor, pick up this book, make sure you read it, and read it to a friend, it'll make their day. But I'm also going to warn you that I cried like a baby during the third act breakup and so glad that my husband wasn't around because he tends to think that there's something wrong when I do that. But this book had me from one end of the spectrum emotionally to the other end and back. And I loved every red hot second of it.

Cam and Reece are a match made in heaven and the only ones who can see it are Reece's moms! The fickle public doesn't know a thing, and the two of them are so confused even they don't know it. But guess what...? They live happily ever after. And if you want to learn more, please read this phenomenal book.

I'd like to thank Happily Booked PR and the authors for the opportunity to read this delightful book.

************ I received this in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and have not been swayed by this fact. I NEVER charge for a review.

Audiobook Review: Fake It 'Til You Sleigh It by MéLisa Ryun

Fake It 'Til You Sleigh It: A Holiday Romantic Comedy by MéLisa Ryun
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fake dating and enemies to lovers fans be aware... this book is going to have you laughing your ass off.

While this book took a while to get into I loved how Melisa Ryun was able to keep me entertained with the banter that the FMC (Chase) and MMC (Ethan) had going on. There were several times while listening to this book that my partner looked at me and said, "What's so funny?" then I'd have to explain what's going on in the book and then tell him what was so funny.

Audrey Obeyn and Luke Persiani did an excellent job narrating this book. I would love to listen to more books that they read.

I'd like to thank the authors and Happily Booked PR for the opportunity to read/listen to this book.



View all my reviews

Review: Resilient Love by Giuliana Victoria

Resilient Love by Giuliana Victoria
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Can you put two sports in one book!? Yes please! And bring it in hot because Giuliana sure did.

Putting Raf and Elise together? Pure magic and heat personified.

Never doubt what a man will do to please his coach, even if it's coaching his coach's daughter's football league. In order to get to the Olympics Elise must play on a team, but that team needs a coach to win. When Rafael comes on the scene she knows that life just got a little more difficult. And because of how the last coach was let go, things are a little — tense to say the least. But can what they feel for each other be worth breaking a few rules? To find out you'll have to read.

A great sports romance with heat that will knock your socks off! I mean read this: "Oh, and princess? There won’t be anything nice about how I plan to play with you." Are my panties melting over here?

I'd like to thank the author for the opportunity to read this book!

View all my reviews