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Between Now and Forever by Adriana Locke
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Between Now and Forever is a small town, neighbors to lovers romance.
Oh my goodness I devoured this book in one sitting! Jay won me over, and his love for Gabrielle’s family was so heartwarming. I felt Gabrielle’s struggles. My heart ached for her family. The tension between Jay and Gabrielle was intense. A well written story that gives you so many emotions throughout the book with the cutest happy ever after.
Oliver Clarke and Rachel Vivette did a really great job portraying the characters in this story. The narration was entertaining and enjoyable.
Oh my goodness I devoured this book in one sitting! Jay won me over, and his love for Gabrielle’s family was so heartwarming. I felt Gabrielle’s struggles. My heart ached for her family. The tension between Jay and Gabrielle was intense. A well written story that gives you so many emotions throughout the book with the cutest happy ever after.
Oliver Clarke and Rachel Vivette did a really great job portraying the characters in this story. The narration was entertaining and enjoyable.
Never Look Back by A.L. Jackson
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Never Look Back (Redemption Hills #3) is a small town, second chance romance.
Aster and Logan’s story was captivating. Their connection seemed unbreakable. The love they had for each other knew no bounds. It was interesting getting Logan’s view from the incidents that happened in the past. Another well written story for the Lawson men.
Zachary Webber and Erin Mallon did a nice job with the narration and bringing these characters to life.
Aster and Logan’s story was captivating. Their connection seemed unbreakable. The love they had for each other knew no bounds. It was interesting getting Logan’s view from the incidents that happened in the past. Another well written story for the Lawson men.
Zachary Webber and Erin Mallon did a nice job with the narration and bringing these characters to life.
Enticing by Bella Matthews
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Enticing (Red Lips & White Lies #3) is a single parent, hockey romance.
Leo Sinclair has taken top spot as my favorite hero!! I am absolutely in love with him. He is caring, yet protective. I felt Adelaide was his equal in many ways. She is a strong heroine that could hold her own, but she also needed a man who would burn the world down for her and the girls. Their story was captivating, and drew me in from the beginning. I fell so hard for the girls as well. The family dynamic of this bunch is always entertaining with all the shenanigans. I am so excited for the next one.
Leo Sinclair has taken top spot as my favorite hero!! I am absolutely in love with him. He is caring, yet protective. I felt Adelaide was his equal in many ways. She is a strong heroine that could hold her own, but she also needed a man who would burn the world down for her and the girls. Their story was captivating, and drew me in from the beginning. I fell so hard for the girls as well. The family dynamic of this bunch is always entertaining with all the shenanigans. I am so excited for the next one.
Say It's Forever by A.L. Jackson
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Say It’s Forever (Redemption Hills #2) is a single parent romance.
My goodness these Lawson men are something else. Their loyalty knows no bounds and they love hard. Salem and Jud’s story was intense and emotional. I devoured each page. Their chemistry was intense and all consuming. The tense moments had me biting my nails, leaving me gasping or on the verge of tears. Loves their ending!
Andi Arndt and Joe Arden did a really good job portraying these characters. Great narration from both.
My goodness these Lawson men are something else. Their loyalty knows no bounds and they love hard. Salem and Jud’s story was intense and emotional. I devoured each page. Their chemistry was intense and all consuming. The tense moments had me biting my nails, leaving me gasping or on the verge of tears. Loves their ending!
Andi Arndt and Joe Arden did a really good job portraying these characters. Great narration from both.
Give Me a Reason by A.L. Jackson
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Give Me a Reason (Redemption Hills #1) is a single dad, enemies to lovers romance.
Eden and Trent’s story was emotionally packed. I was drawn in from the very beginning. I felt their heartbreak, deceit, and hope for a better life. The twist had taken me by surprise. Trent’s son was the cutest kid ever.
Connor Crais and Desiree Ketchum were hands down the perfect duo to narrate this couple. They even portrayed the kid so well.
Eden and Trent’s story was emotionally packed. I was drawn in from the very beginning. I felt their heartbreak, deceit, and hope for a better life. The twist had taken me by surprise. Trent’s son was the cutest kid ever.
Connor Crais and Desiree Ketchum were hands down the perfect duo to narrate this couple. They even portrayed the kid so well.
Forever the Highlands by Samantha Young
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Forever the Highlands (The Highlands #6) is a sibling’s best friend romance.
My goodness! I have been waiting for Eilidh and Fyfe’s story for awhile, and Samantha did not disappoint. I loved the tension and back and forth pull. It’s a slow burn story that brings out so many emotions, with really good chemistry. I enjoyed the ending.
Shane East and Zara Hampton-Brown did a phenomenal job narrating, and bringing out so many emotions in this story.
My goodness! I have been waiting for Eilidh and Fyfe’s story for awhile, and Samantha did not disappoint. I loved the tension and back and forth pull. It’s a slow burn story that brings out so many emotions, with really good chemistry. I enjoyed the ending.
Shane East and Zara Hampton-Brown did a phenomenal job narrating, and bringing out so many emotions in this story.
Final Score by Lisa Suzanne
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Final Score (Vegas Aces: The Coach #5) is the conclusion to this sports romance.
Lincoln and Jolene have fought hard to finally get their happy ever after. So much betrayal and healing in this drama filled series. My heart ached alongside them.
Aaron Shedlock and Samantha Brentmoor slayed the narration in this series.
Lincoln and Jolene have fought hard to finally get their happy ever after. So much betrayal and healing in this drama filled series. My heart ached alongside them.
Aaron Shedlock and Samantha Brentmoor slayed the narration in this series.
Keep Me by Sara Cate
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Keep Me (Sinful Manor #1) is a forced proximity, enemies to lovers romance.
Killian and Sylvie were both grumpy characters that I learned to love as the story progressed. You get insight into how their personalities came to be. I enjoyed as their connection grew, and their animosity toward each other fade into a pleasant ending.
Will Watt and Kelli Tager did an amazing job narrating both characters. They brought so much life to this story.
Killian and Sylvie were both grumpy characters that I learned to love as the story progressed. You get insight into how their personalities came to be. I enjoyed as their connection grew, and their animosity toward each other fade into a pleasant ending.
Will Watt and Kelli Tager did an amazing job narrating both characters. They brought so much life to this story.
When Ashes Fall by Marni Mann
emotional
sad
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
When Ashes Fall (Moments in Boston #1) was a complex, achingly beautiful love story.
Alix’s story was heartbreaking and beautifully written. Her connection with Dylan was instantaneous and entertaining. I fell in love with Smith and his growing connection with Alix. This book was emotionally packed, and I enjoyed it. Like other readers, I am on the fence with the author including a real life tragic event.
Aiden Snow, Ava Erickson and Teddy Hamilton did an amazing job portraying these characters.
Alix’s story was heartbreaking and beautifully written. Her connection with Dylan was instantaneous and entertaining. I fell in love with Smith and his growing connection with Alix. This book was emotionally packed, and I enjoyed it. Like other readers, I am on the fence with the author including a real life tragic event.
Aiden Snow, Ava Erickson and Teddy Hamilton did an amazing job portraying these characters.
Ashes To Ashes by Janine Infante Bosco
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ashes to Ashes (The Satan’s Knights MC North Carolina #3) is an MC romance.
In this book, we get Bianca and Shady’s story. We finally get to witness Bianca’s side of her and Ghost’s tragedy. We also get more insight into Shady’s life as well. The chemistry between these two was intense and I enjoyed their growing connection.
Michael Norman Johnson and Sarah Puckett nailed the narration again. Great job portraying all these characters.
In this book, we get Bianca and Shady’s story. We finally get to witness Bianca’s side of her and Ghost’s tragedy. We also get more insight into Shady’s life as well. The chemistry between these two was intense and I enjoyed their growing connection.
Michael Norman Johnson and Sarah Puckett nailed the narration again. Great job portraying all these characters.