✱✱Book Review✱✱ Fall in Kentbury by Claudia Burgoa

USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa invites you back to the small town of Kentbury with this swoony novella where frenemies become more, and the failed one-night stand might fall for more than the season.

Everything is falling apart.

I just got fired—by my father.

My boyfriend decided I wasn’t good enough—during my Grandma’s funeral.

That hot guy I met at the bar—I didn’t get one kiss from him.

All I have left is to start a new life.

But before I embark into the unknown, I head to Kentbury. 

Someone has to warn my paternal grandmother that her son wants to leave her destitute.

And who do I find instead?

Tall, hot, and delicious Bishop Harris.

My failed one-night stand.

He’s trying to run me out of town.

But between the autumn festivals, apple picking, and hard cider, things get a lot more interesting

I go from trying to avoid the small town to wondering if I can spend more than Fall in Kentbury.

                                                                                   

Momma Says: 5 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It's back to Kentbury for Fall, and Claudia Burgoa paints a vivid picture of this small town and its quirky citizens. This one covers a variety of tropes, including enemies to lovers. The fire between McKay and Bishop builds until they cross that thin line between love and hate. Then, the chemistry is off the charts. Given that Fall in Kentbury is a novella, I'll leave the rest for you to discover on your own. The book is easily read in an afternoon or evening, and at this time of year, it goes perfectly with some cocoa next to the fire.

Momma Says: 5 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If, after reading Fall in Kentbury, you want to experience it all again (raises hand), then Grace Grant and Joe Arden are terrific on the audiobook. I've listened to and enjoyed both narrators several times, and they don't disappoint here. Grace Grant captures McKay's insecurities and anxiety perfectly, and Joe Arden is great with Bishop, from his determination to see McKay out of town to his determination to keep her in town.

So, we have another swoony read from Claudia Burgoa, and she's made excellent choices for the narration. Fall in Kentbury is a great combination of sweet and sexy, and I can't wait to see what's next for this quirky little town. 

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✱✱AudioBook Review✱✱ Bitten & Fallen by Nicole Garcia

Bitten: A Club Blood Erotic Short #1

By: Nicole Garcia

Narrated by: Kai Kennicott, Wen Ross

Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

Release date: 12-04-15

Language: English

Publisher: Nicole Garcia

Born into light, made to live in darkness, Caressa strives to keep her coven safe from the Hunters, a group of killers trained to eradicate the vampire population.

Now, it's up to Caressa to ensure the survival of not only herself, but her sisters as well. Together they must make difficult decisions to recruit more soldiers to help aid in the fight against the Hunters.

Everything is going according to plan. That is, until Noah walks into Club Blood.

His gorgeous body and infectious smile make him hard to resist. But, that's exactly what Caressa has to do - resist him. Avoid him at all costs because the moment she lets her guard down, he will surely claim her heart. A heart that is cold, dark, and incapable of giving someone like him the love he deserves.

Can Caressa deny herself the love she so desperately craves and turn away the only person capable of giving her everything she has ever wanted? Or will she give in to her heart's true desire and put her coven in even more danger than they already were?

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Momma Says: 4 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐

Bitten was an entertaining listen from start to finish. The romance does happen really fast, and instalove doesn't always work for me, but this is paranormal romance, and it's really hard not to be completely okay with a whole lotta instalove when you're listening to an engaging story performed by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross. The story is a quick listen, and it's really more steamy than erotic in my opinion. What I really like is that Nicole Garcia doesn't let the storyline fall short, which happens all too often in erotic romances. Bitten may be plenty steamy, but there's also some intrigue in there along with the threat of danger. This is the first in a series, but we get a satisfactory conclusion. There is a continuing storyline, and I'm interested to see where that goes as well as which one of Carissa's coven gets the next romance. 

If you've never listened to an audiobook narrated by Kai and Wen, you don't know what you're missing. They do a phenomenal job, and it's not just dual POV, it's a total immersion in the story. In this case, it's a total immersion in Nicole Garcia's Bitten, and it all comes together for a sexy, fun romance with a bit of intrigue to ponder. 

Fallen

A Club Blood Erotic Short #2

By: Nicole Garcia

Narrated by: Kai Kennicott, Wen Ross

Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

Release date: 12-16-16

Language: English

Publisher: Nicole Garcia

Gia was never supposed to be the one who fell in love, but here she was, falling for a human she had no business consorting with. Now, she is faced with a dilemma. Does she follow her heart's true desire? Or will she make the ultimate sacrifice and let Rhett go in order to save his life? She thinks she's chosen the right path, but when trouble comes crashing through the coven's door she must decide whether or not her good intentions are worth the inevitable extinction of her kind.

https://www.audible.com/pd/Fallen-Audiobook/B01MYZT2XN

Momma Says: 4 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐
Shew! Gia and Rhett are hot, hot, hot, and listening to Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross as Gia and Rhett just adds to sexy fun. I liked Noah and Carissa from book one, but there's just something about this couple - maybe it was the push and pull between them, maybe it was the chemistry, maybe it was a bit of both. Either way, these two make for a great romance, and I love the way things happen between them. I also really like Gia's backstory. I won't spoil it, but I like the way Nicole Garcia tied it in to her feelings about relationships and trust. 

There is a continuing story storyline from the first book, and things ramp up a bit here with a twist I didn't see coming and some action and danger for this coven of vampires. Nicole Garcia doesn't leave us with a cliffy, but there are some unanswered questions and the danger is still up in the air, so I'm interested to see where things go from here. 

Of course, we can't talk about an audiobook without mentioning how much Kai and Wen add to anything they narrate. Don't get me wrong, Fallen is an entertaining read anyway, but these two always add that special something extra. I love the way they narrate and breathe life into the characters. 

All in all, Fallen is a great addition to a fun series, and I can't wait to see what's next. 

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Audible Release Boost: Chasing Ava by Siera London

Titles: Chasing Ava

Series: A Bachelor of Shell Cove

Author: Siera London

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Audible Release Date: July 16, 2019

She guards her heart. He refuses to hide. Will truth tear them apart or help them last forever? Ava Walters is a pediatric nurse who doesn't do relationships. An abusive past has left her wounded, but determined to pursue her dream of becoming as a Navy Nurse. Ava is in the midst of rebuilding her life, when she is targeted by a sexual harasser who wields the power to destroy her dream before it sets sail. Logan Masters, is an ambitious specialty surgeon whose past is riddled with betrayal. His trust in women is conditional- no secrets and no boundaries. When he comes to Ava's rescue, there is no denying the spark of attraction. Things get complicated when Logan pursues Ava, rather than the arranged relationship that holds the key to his future. After years of being alone Ava starts to believe that love is possible under Logan's skillful touch. But Ava is harboring a secret she doesn't want exposed. Determined to guard her heart, Ava soon discovers Logan is as focused on winning her heart as she is at shielding it.

When secrets and broken alliances threaten to torpedo both their futures, how will they learn to trust and chart a new course to lasting love?

Siera London is the USA Today Bestselling & Award-winning author of contemporary and paranormal romance, romantic suspense, and crime fiction. She crafts stories of diverse characters navigating the challenges and triumphs to find lasting love. Intelligence, wit, emotion, drama, and romance are between the covers of every Siera London novel. Siera lives in California with her husband, and a color patch tabby named Frie.

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AUDIOBOOK RELEASE BLAST: Austin by Jeannine Colette and Lauren Runow

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Title: Austin: A Sexton Brothers Novel

Age Group: Adult

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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“Tell me a secret,” I ask.

“I’m falling for you.”

Austin Sexton is a bad-boy media mogul and heir to the Sexton Empire. On the outside, he’s a whiskey-slinging bachelor with the world on a string. Problem is, strings break easily.

Deep within lies a war hero who refuses accolades. He buries his pain with his vices, and against my better judgment, I’ve become one of them.

No matter how hard I try to push him away, his secrets draw me in. This man, who appears careless, has passion. If I were looking for someone in my life, I could see myself falling for a guy like him.

Good thing love is the last thing I’m looking for.

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Lauren Runow is the author of multiple Adult Contemporary Romance novels, some more dirty than others. When Lauren isn't writing, you'll find her listening to music, at her local CrossFit, reading, or at the baseball field with her boys. Her only vice is coffee, and she swears it makes her a better mom!

Lauren is a graduate from the Academy of Art in San Francisco and is the founder and co-owner of the community magazine she and her husband publish. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two sons.

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Jeannine Colette is the author of the Abandon Collection - a series of stand-alone novels featuring dynamic heroines who have to abandon their reality in order to discover themselves . . . and love along the way. Each book features a new couple, exciting new city and a rose of a different color.

A graduate of Wagner College and the New York Film Academy, Jeannine went on to become a Segment Producer for television shows on CBS and NBC. She left the television industry to focus on her children and pursue a full-time writing career. She lives in New York with her husband, the three tiny people she adores more than life itself, and a rescue pup named Wrigley.

Jeannine and her family are active supporters of The March of Dimes and Strivright The Auditory-Oral School of New York.
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✱✱AudioBook Review✱✱ Rainy Days by A. S. Kelly

Rainy Days

by: A. S. Kelly

Four Days Series, Book 1

Narrated by Kevin L. Knights

Tormented rock star Liam O'Reilly left Dublin and achieved success, hoping to build a new life free from the demons of his past. Now that it seems he's gotten everything he ever wanted, why isn't he happy? Is it because he's realized the most important thing in his life is the promise he never kept?  

Sensitive and damaged Rain O'Donovan lives with her brother and his friends in a tiny seaside town north of Dublin. Once a popular and lively schoolteacher, a car accident has wrecked her life so that her only pleasure is walking in the rain, and her world revolves around mundane tasks, devoid of hope for the future. The amnesia around the time of the accident that changed everything means her struggle with life is a day-to-day torture, and more than anything else, she longs for answers.  

When Liam returns to his home town after his two-year absence, he's determined to try to make amends for the terrible mistakes he made. But is it too late to put things right?  

Rainy Days is a complete stand-alone and a part of the Four Days series.

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Momma Says: 3 stars⭐⭐⭐

I finished this one with mixed feelings. The story is an emotionally charged romance, and the angst is so thick that it's almost palpable. Liam and Rain's story certainly tugs at the heartstrings, but it all becomes a little overwhelming at times. Given the length of the book combined with so much angst, it started to feel like nothing good was ever going to happen for this pair. Even so, I felt like this one didn't quite live up to its potential, but that is due in large part to the narration. From the beginning, it feels almost mechanical with little to no feeling coming through. That, in itself, kept me from connecting to either the story or its characters. So much so that I stopped listening several times before finally finishing. In the end, I think this one would've been much better had I just read it myself, which I may do to see how I feel about the book that way. As it stands, the narration was disappointing at best and leaves me with something that I can't say I'd recommend. 

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✱✱AudioBook Review✱✱ Vanilla Clouds by Roe Horvat

Vanilla Clouds

By: Roe Horvat

Narrated by: Vance Bastian

“I could spend days listening to you talk about chocolate.” 

Sex and chocolate are the two pleasures Michał enjoys most in life. 

His sex life has been nonexistent for some time, though. After a particularly bad hookup, he keeps mostly to himself. That leaves chocolate. Luckily, he works surrounded by the most delicious, extravagant produce in Gothenburg. Beside his job at the chocolaterie, his main source of excitement is his online friend, Magnus, whom he stubbornly refuses to meet in person. 

A customer turns up at the chocolaterie one day - tall, shy, and charming. He could be just the right man. If Michał can step out of his overly safe shell, there might be not only chocolate, but sex, too. Maybe chocolate-flavored sex. And if he’s lucky, maybe even love. 

Warning: This book contains explicit scenes, adult language, and obscene amounts of chocolate.

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Momma Says: 3 stars⭐⭐⭐

Vanilla Clouds is a low-angst, lighthearted friends to lovers romance - kind of. Michal and Magnus are online friends until one wants more and the other is afraid of it. The story flows well for the most part with the exception of the online messaging. There is quite a lot of it at the beginning and while I was able to follow it, the rapid fire back and forth of this pair's online relationship doesn't come across as well as I would've liked in the audio format. I don't think that was any fault on the narrator. He did a good job with the characters and story. I feel like it was more due to the fact that it is in the beginning of the story, so I was just getting to know the characters, which made it hard to get into those parts of the book. Once Michal meets a new customer at the chocolaterie, things pick up, and it's easy to see where things are headed. The characters are likable and I did enjoy the romance, but I didn't find anything to set this romance apart from any other like it. What little angst there is comes just as I expected and is resolved very quickly, especially when considering Michal's relatively recent past. Overall, the story is worth the listen and is a good way to while away a couple of hours road trip.

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