The Build Up by Tati Richardson

e-Audio, 9 hr 14 min Narrated by: Vance Goodwin & Anna Lynn WrightRelease Date: March 28, 2023Published by:  Carina PressRead from: March 28-29, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Audible CreditTW: Colorism, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexual Harassment, Harassment at the work place, racismFor Readers Interested In: Black Romance, Realistic Fiction, Romance, Workplace Romance, HGTV, Architecture, Fat Leads, Dual POV, Adult    …

WoW: Only She Came Back by Margot Harrison

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine! A chilling contemporary thriller about an unlikely friendship between a true-crime fan and a former high school classmate suspected of murdering her boyfriend, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and…

Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello

e-Audio, 07:33:18Narrated by: Ben Bailey Smith & Nneka Okoye Release Date: November 10, 2022Published by: Simon & Schuster UKRead from: January 4-5, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Binge eatingFor Readers Interested In: Realistic Fiction, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Holidaze, Contemporary Romance, YA        The greatest love stories don’t just exist in books. Last Christmas meets The Sun is Also a Star in…

In It to Win It by Sharon C. Cooper

e-Audio, 09:03:42Narrated by: Zenzi WilliamsRelease Date: December 13, 2022Published by: Books on TapeRead from: December 14-15, 2022Companion to Business Not as Usual Source: PRH Audio (I received a copy of this book from the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Death of Parents mentionedFor Readers Interested…

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

ARC, 400 pagesRelease Date: November 15, 2022Published by: ForeverRead from: October 13-November 14, 2022Skyland, #1Source: Publisher (I received a physical ARC of this book from the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Divorce, Stillbirth, Depression, Suicidal IdeationFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Second Chance Love, One…

Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting by Roseanne A. Brown

e-Audio, 12:58:47Narrated by: Soneela NankaniRelease Date: September 6, 2022Published by: Rick Riordan PresentsRead from: September 5-6, 2022Serwa Boateng, #1Source: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-audiobook from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Micro-AggressionsFor Readers Interested In: Mythology, Paranormal, Series Starter,…

Beauty and the Besharam by Lillie Vale

e-Audio, 11:51:32Narrated by: Shimali De SilvaRelease Date: May 24, 2022Published by: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing GroupRead from: June 2-6, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Anxiety Attacks, BiphobiaFor Readers Interested In Romance, Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, Young Adult, Gender-Bent Re-telling     Heated competition leads to even hotter romance in this YA summer rom-com for fans of Sandhya Menon,…

The Love Connection by Denise Williams

e-Audio, 03:36:26Narrated by: January LaVoy and Shane EastRelease Date: April 5, 2022Published by: Penguin AudioRead from: May 13-14, 2022Airport Novellas, #1Source: Libro FM (I received a copy of this book from LibroFM in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review or opinion.)TW: For Readers Interested In: Animals, Quick Reads,…

Mental Health High by D.N. Kris

e-ARC, 325 pagesRelease Date: May 9, 2022Published by: Deathly NovelsRead from: May 5-6, 2022Stand-aloneSource:  Author Request (I was given this e-ARC in exchange for a just and honest review)TW: For Readers Interested In: Mental health awareness, Racial/Ethnic diversity, YA       From viral spoken word poet D.N. KRIS, the first ever YA Contemporary Fantasy novel…

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