4.25⭐️ 3🌶️ 4.5🎧

Relationship dynamic: MF

Tropes: 

🏎️ F1 racing

❤️‍🔥 Second chance

💻 Workplace

🫠 He falls first

🖤 Love to hate to love

Producer: Lyric Audiobooks

Narrators: Kit Swann + Sean Masters

Narration type: dual

Writing perspective: first person, dual POV

Standard length: 7:41

Listening speed: 2x

Listened via: BookFunnel

ALC provided by: Must Love Audio

📖 Another really fun F1 racing book in the Race Fever series! I love that women being complete bad asses is a theme in the series! Both Bex and Brienne were smart, savvy, and breakers of glass-ceilings—Brienne as the owner of the F1 team and Bex as the Chief Strategist. Nash and Bex come face to face again as Nash tries to make his way back into the sport after a bad accident several years prior, an accident that happened right after the two ended their engagement. Heated words and even hotter sparks fly back and forth between them as Nash finds his way on the track and Bex finds her way in on the team. I absolutely loved that even when they were at each other’s throats they still had each other’s backs. They knew what they lost and were both willing to go a long way to get it back. Another thing I really enjoy about this series is how true to the sport it is! It’s making me so excited about the first race coming up this weekend!

🎧 Sean Masters and Kit Swann were wonderful in this dual performance. Sean has this ability to channel intensity and vulnerability in equal measure, a critical quality for his role as Nash. Whether narrating detailed race scenes or sexy dialogue, his deep baritone kept me fully engaged. Kit was phenomenal as our FMC Bex, using a refined British accent and a wide variety of emotions to deliver a fully formed character. At times her tone was authoritative and short and at others warm and sincere. This was such a fun listen with two narrators that sounded great together!

4.25⭐️ 3🌶️ 5🎧

Relationship dynamic: MF

Tropes: 

🏡 Small town

👧 Single dad

🥁 Rockstar 

🩶 Age gap

🫶🏻 Nanny

❤️‍🔥 Romantic suspense

Producer: Lyric Audiobooks

Narrators: Andi Arndt + Sean Masters

Narration type: duet

Writing perspective: first person, dual POV

Standard length: 11:08

Listening speed: 2.2x

Listened via: BookFunnel

ALC provided by: Hambright PR

📖 This is my second Lauren Rowe book and I really enjoyed this one! C-Bomb, or Caleb, is a drummer for a big band and after a stint in rehab takes some time to meet his little toddler daughter after her mom passes away. Caleb hadn’t previously been part of her life, but now wants more than anything to be there. His daughter’s temporary guardian was the mom’s best friend, Aubrey, and sparks instantly fly between them. But Aubrey agrees to be Caleb’s short term sobriety coach and they agree to “co-parent” the little cutie together until the custody hearing and are in agreement that they must keep her safe from outside dangers. Watching them try to keep their hands off each other was fun, and when they eventually broke it was HOT! Caleb was adorable with his little girl, and Aubrey was so protective of them both. This was sweet and they both communicated so well with each other! Seeing a big tatted up rocker be so cute with his girls just made me melt. 

🎧 This audio was amazing!! Sean Masters is at the top of my fav male narrators list since I first heard him last year and he keeps slaying every book! He really crushed this one as a rocker turned softie dad and complete simp for his lady. His deep, gravely voice was perfect for this role. Andi always amazes me with her work. She puts so much emotion and shows such a range even in a duet performance! She is such a talent and a joy to listen to. Bravo! 

4.75⭐️ 4🌶️ 

 

Relationship dynamic: Why choose (MFMMM) 

Tropes/Microtropes/Vibes/Reps: 

📖 Novella 

💖 Holiday (Valentine’s Day) 

🏈 Football 

💊 Disability rep 

🧠  MH + neurodivergent rep 

 

I am not a typical lover of novellas or holiday romances, BUT I LOVE LOVE LOVE everything Abby writes AND I am 💯 obsessed with this cohort and needed to soak up every moment I could with them! This was such great extra content that was full of feelings, spice, and laughter. The cohort was in fine form and Kylian will always be DADDY to me!!

5⭐️ 3🌶️ 5🎧

Relationship dynamic: MF

Tropes: 

⚽️ Sports

❤️‍🩹 Second chance

⚔️ Enemies to lovers

💕 Fake dating

🔑 Neighbors to lovers

🛤️ Opposite sides of the track

🃏 Reformed playboy

❤️‍🔥 Tortured lead

💊 MH rep

2️⃣ Second gen series (original: On Dublin Street)

Producer: Lyric Audiobooks

Narrators: Zara Hampton-Brown + Shane East

Narration type: dual

Writing perspective: first person, dual POV

Standard length: 10:58

Listening speed: 2x (audio only) / 2.4x (immersive)

Listened via: BookFunnel

ALC/ARC provided by: Samantha Young + VPR

📖 It’s been years and years since I read On Dublin Street, but I’ll never forget Jocelyn and Braden. They really stuck with me, as did the other characters from that iconic found family group. It’s amazing revisiting the fam and their kids, some who are now adults living their own lives. Beth is Jocelyn and Braden’s oldest daughter. She winds up in a fake dating arrangement with her neighbor, star footballer, Callan Keen. The two went to high school together and it’s clear the fire is still there between them, so they agree to 6 weeks of no strings attached fun. Callan is oh so delicious and I absolutely adore Beth, they were just too cute together! 

Beth deals with anxiety and panic attacks and both MCs deal with grief. Samantha handled these topics with such care. 

🎧 I always love Sam’s audiobooks! Shane and Zara are often featured in her audio and always slay! Shane was perfect as cocky but charming Callan, that accent just does me in 🔥 And Zara was amazing as Beth, completely capturing her type A tendencies and sweet personality. The audio was wonderful, highly recommend giving this a listen! 

Deep End 

5⭐️ 3🌶️ 

 

Relationship dynamic: MF 

Tropes/Microtropes/Vibes/Reps: 

🏫 College 

🏊 Swimming 

🤫 Secret relationship 

💋 Friends with benefits 

🧲 Opposites attract 

🫠 He falls first and harder 

❤️‍🔥 Kink exploration 

5⭐️ 3🌶️ 4.75🎧

Relationship dynamic: MF

Tropes: 

🏘️ Small town

💖 Single mom

🤝 Forced proximity

🏃🏻‍♀️ Heroine on the run

🫠 He falls first 

❤️‍🔥 Romantic suspense 

🪖 Ex-military MMC

Producer: Lyric Audiobooks

Narrators: Angelina Rocca + Jason Clarke

Narration type: duet

Writing perspective: first person, dual POV

Standard length: 10:43

Listening speed: 2.7x (immersive)

Listened via: BookFunnel

ALC provided by: Corinne Michaels

📖 The Disc Jocks and Ember Falls posse are back and I’m here for it! Miles meets Penny, a new single mom in town, and immediately knows he wants her. Fortunately for him, he’s roped into coaching the kids’ summer hockey camp with her son Kai and knows where she works lol. I absolutely love how Miles is so persistent in the most adorable way. He is consistent, doting, and patient. He is also incredibly protective and has the skill set to go with it. Watching Penny gain confidence and start to trust Miles with not only her heart but her secrets was such a great journey! This book really took me back to the Salvation Series days, not only because we got cameos from some of our originals, but also just the feeling of this book. Corinne writes the absolute best military men, and Miles is up there with some of my favorites of her of heroes. Absolute banger!!

🎧 I am thrilled that Corinne is doing duet audio! I have been listening to her audiobooks since 2015–fun fact: the first audiobook I ever listened to was one of hers! 

Angelina draws you in with a voice that is beautifully rich and raw. Her deeper, husky tone carries a sultry warmth that feels lived-in—like the voice of someone who has seen both heartache and hope. It’s the perfect match for her portrayal of a resilient single mom with a tough past. 

Jason brings to life the rugged, protective teacher and former Marine with a depth and authenticity that grips you from the first chapter. His voice is magnetic, commanding when needed, but with a warmth that makes you feel safe—just like the hero he portrays.

4.5⭐️ 3🌶️ 4.5🎧

Relationship dynamic: MF

Tropes: 

🏘️ Small town

🎀 Single dad

💕 Friends to lovers

🤝 Forced proximity

🏠 Neighbors to lovers

🩶 Brother’s best friend

🚒 Firefighter MMC

❤️‍🔥 Tragic past

🔥 Romantic suspense

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Narrators: Erin Mallon + Sean Masters

Narration type: dual

Writing perspective: first person, dual POV

Standard length: 8:44

Listening speed: 2.7x (immersive)

Listened via: BookFunnel

ALC provided by: Kristen Proby + VPR

📖 Kristen Proby has me absolutely hooked on her story telling! She was a new to me author in 2024 and also one of my most read authors in 2024! I will absolutely be reading everything she writes this year and continue to devour her backlist. Now onto When We Burn… Bridger and Dani are absolutely precious, and Birdie is the cutest little thing! Dani is Birdie’s teacher and Bridger’s next door neighbor so we have some delicious forced proximity! After having friend zoned himself years prior, Bridger finally sees his opportunity to win the girl of his dreams and puts full focus on Dani. I loved watching him dote on both his girls. And watching Dani love him and his daughter so fiercely and build up her own confidence was lovely. And Bridger has quite the filthy mouth on him 🔥

🎧 Erin Mallon and Sean Masters narrated this audio in dual style. Sean Masters has quickly risen to the top of my narrator favs list! His deep, resonant voice carries a richness that envelops the listener like a favorite blanket on a chilly evening. There’s a warmth in his timbre that feels both comforting and authoritative, striking the perfect balance between strength and gentleness, just like Bridger himself. 

Erin’s narration demonstrates a command of pitch variation and a deep emotional range that breathes life into every sentence.

4.25⭐️ 3🌶️ 4.5🎧

Producer: Lyric Audiobooks

Narrators: Desiree Ketchum + Connor Crais

Narration type: 

Writing perspective: 

Standard length: 13:43

Listening speed: 2.7x (immersive)

Listened via: BookFunnel

ALC provided by: AL Jackson

Relationship dynamic: MF

Tropes:

🏘️ Small town

💙 Brother’s best friend

⚡️ Age gap

🔫 Romantic suspense

🔑 Roommates to lovers

🩶 Morally grey hero

❤️‍🔥 It’s always been you

☠️ Touch her and d!e

🤫 Secret society

📖 Otto and Raven, burly bear and little moonflower… oh how I loved them! They each have tough pasts to contend with.  Even though they have been in love with each other for years, they both have to overcome some things, and get out of their own way to be together. And there’s the whole brother thing… pesky River lol. Watching Raven really come into her own fully and wrap Otto around her pinky finger was so much fun! He never really stood a chance. He was so devoted to her in such a sweet, but also passionate way. The suspense aspect and past and present timeline kept things interesting! I’m really enjoying this series, and I already can’t wait for the next one, that ending!! 

🎧 Desiree was 💯 the perfect choice for Raven! She captured Raven’s strong, confident personality, while also showing her vulnerability and trauma. Connor sounded amazing as Otto, that voice can really do no wrong in my book! Desiree and Connor also sound really great together, I’m a big fan of this pairing. You will not be disappointed if you give this a listen.