The setup is pure entertainment, but what sets this rom com apart is its sly commentary on dating culture, media manipulation, and the pressure women feel to “perform” for love. It’s a sharp, funny, and delightfully messy behind the scenes peek at the world of reality dating shows, and it’s an absolute treat on audio thanks to the incredible narration by Patti Murin.

The authors writing is sharp and full of wit and exactly my style. The humor is spot on and strikes a great balance between laugh out loud funny and emotionally grounded. Edie is such a relatable protagonist, she’s funny, self aware, and just trying to make sense of what she wants in a world that rewards spectacle over sincerity.

And then there’s the audio narration. Patti Murin is one of my all time favorite narrators, and she proves once again why she’s in a league of her own. Her animated, engaging delivery breathes even more life into Edie and the entire cast of characters. She captures the humor, heart, and occasional heartbreak so perfectly that you can’t help but hang on every word. This book was made for her voice.

If you’re a fan of The Bachelor, Love Island, or anything with a bit of romantic chaos and insider drama, Fan Favorite should be at the top of your TBR, especially on audio.

This is the ultimate summer escape, it’s flirty, spicy, and set against the dreamiest Italian backdrop 🍋🇮🇹 ☀️Capri and Jones had the most adorable  meet cute and instant chemistry that totally hooked me. I loved how their romance was a perfect balance between heat and heart, there’s real depth to both the characters and the plot.

🎧 The audiobook was fantastic! Sebastian York’s growly voice was the only choice for Jones, and Stefanie Kay brought so much emotion (and steam!) as Capri. This is ideal for your beach bag or hot girl summer walks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Maisie and Warren are still married, but haven’t been together in years, until she returns to their small town asking for a divorce. He gets one week to change her mind, and let’s just say this cowboy isn’t going down without a fight. 🥵 He never stopped loving Maze, and the fact that he built her a house with the dreamiest library? Be still my bookish heart. 😭📚

Maisie’s stubborn streak made for a slow, angsty burn, but when she finally lets herself fall again? Fireworks! 🎆Loved the sweet and swoony moments, the sizzling chemistry, and the perfect blend of heart and humor. Such a strong start to a new series, cannot wait for the next book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

💍 Second Chance

🏡 Small Town

🤠 Cowboy

🛏️ Forced Proximity

🔥 Slow Burn

💔 Angsty

From the jump, there’s a sense of unease that lingers over every chapter. You’re dropped into multiple perspectives, each one intriguing in its own right, and at first you might find yourself wondering how it’s all going to come together. But trust Jewell, she’s playing the long game. Slowly, methodically, she weaves the threads until the full picture starts to emerge. It’s incredibly satisfying to watch the layers unfold.

And let’s talk characters. There’s one in particular (no spoilers!) who you will absolutely love to hate(or maybe you’ll skip the “love” part and go straight to pure loathing) He’s the kind of vile, magnetic presence that keeps you glued to the page, just to see what he’ll do next.

While this one leans more into obsession and psychological control than some of her previous novels, fans of The Family Upstairs or Watching You will definitely feel at home here. The plot is complex without being confusing, and the payoff is worth the ride. It’s not the kind of book you casually read with half your attention, there are details, connections, and moving pieces that deserve to be followed closely.

Overall, Don’t Let Him In is tense, darkly entertaining, and just twisted enough to keep you flipping pages late into the night. If you enjoy thrillers that don’t hand you easy answers and aren’t afraid to dive into the messiness of human behavior, this one should be high on your list.

This was a heartfelt, witty, and layered friends-to-lovers romance that nails the tricky balance between swoony slow burn and emotional depth. Told in a dual timeline, the story alternates between Mari’s present day wedding planning (to another man) and flashbacks to her college years when she first met Javi. This structure really works here, it lets readers witness the long standing bond between them while also slowly unpacking what went wrong and why they still can’t seem to let go.

Mari and Javi are both incredibly likable characters, with personalities that leap off the page. Their dynamic is effortless and real, with banter and vulnerability in equal measure, I def just wanted them to figure it out and be together already! 

The supporting characters are also a highlight. From quirky friends to well meaning family members, the cast adds both levity and depth without ever overshadowing the main couple.

While it’s not a fast paced romance, the slow burn absolutely pays off. The chemistry simmers, the emotional tension builds beautifully, and the payoff is satisfying and earned. If you’re a fan of friends to lovers stories with history, heartache, and second chances, this one will hit the spot.

This is a twisty psychological thriller told through multiple POVs and timelines, and while it didn’t totally blow me away, it still delivered a fast-paced, bingeable read.

The book thrives on its structure: the shifting perspectives, including one from a mysterious unknown figure, helped create tension and kept the pages turning. I also appreciated how the timeline jumps built suspense, slowly revealing layers of backstory while propelling the present-day narrative forward. It’s the kind of story you can fly through in a weekend without even realizing how much time has passed.

Where it faltered for me was in the execution of its twists. While plentiful, many of the reveals felt overly dramatic and more at home in a daytime soap than a grounded thriller. And unfortunately, most of the “shocks” were fairly easy to predict, so if you’re looking to be blindsided, this might not be it. That said, there’s still something undeniably fun about a thriller that leans into the melodrama.

You do need to suspend disbelief to fully enjoy it, but if you’re in the mood for a popcorn thriller this one fits the bill. Just don’t expect it to break any new ground.

Samantha Young does it again, this one was emotional, swoony, and so worth the slow burn. Lily and Sebastian’s journey from enemies to friends to lovers had me hooked. The angst? Delicious. The chemistry? Off the freakin’ charts. 🔥 I loved how long it took them to truly open up and give in to their feelings, it made everything hit harder. SY is one of those authors I can always count on for heartfelt, emotional romance with characters who feel real. I devoured this! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

👑 Enemies to Friends to Lovers

🔥 Slow Burn

💔 Angsty

💎 Royalty Romance

😈 Playboy Hero

This is the third in a series I’m loving and I do recommend reading them in order to maximize enjoyment. I truly loved the romance between Emery & Kane, they were perfect together but where this really worked for me was in the suspense side of things. That portion was done so well and it was intense, surprising and addicting. Kane as a single dad to the cutest little girl was so good as well and he was also down bad for Emery so a win/win with the swoony and the sweet. The narrators were fantastic and since this was such an emotional read they really had their work cut out for them. SO good! 

This one was so much fun! Bea and Nate’s fiery (and definitely not cute) first meeting sets the tone for a tension filled, slow burn romance full of sharp banter and undeniable chemistry. The push and pull between them? 🤌🏻💋 I especially loved the NYC setting and Bea’s amazing friend group, college friends turned chosen family always gets me. Bea might be getting some hate in early reviews, but I actually really liked her! She felt real, flawed, and totally authentic. And Nate? He’s falling first and falling hard. If you love a slow burn with sparks flying, this one’s for you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🔥 Enemies to lovers

🗽 NYC setting

⏳ Slow burn

💘 He falls first

👯‍♀️ Found family

This is a stunning, thought provoking exploration of grief, healing, and the emotional cost of forgetting. The concept is instantly compelling: in this world, grief can be “slept off” in a place called the poppy fields, a dreamlike landscape where mourners go to rest and, ideally, heal. But there’s a catch. Some people wake up having lost not just their pain, but their emotional connection to the person they’ve lost. The question the book quietly, but powerfully asks is; what is the price of peace, and is it worth it?

This would make an incredible book club pick. Every character feels vivid and distinct, with layered backstories and rich emotional arcs that invite conversation. Erlick handles heavy themes (grief, love, memory, and identity) with remarkable care, and there are some beautifully crafted twists that add depth without ever feeling manipulative.

While the story revolves around loss, it’s not a bleak book, it’s deeply human, and ultimately hopeful. It speaks to the universality of mourning and asks what it really means to move on. If you’ve ever struggled with grief, or simply want a novel that will move and challenge you, this one was fantastic.