The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest

e-Audio, 10:14:49Narrated by: Keylor Leigh & Malik RashadRelease Date: February 28, 2022Published by: Books on Tape (Berkley Books)Read from: February 13-15, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio AppTW: Toxic parent/child relationship, Abuse, Lying, AlcoholismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Books about Books, Black Romance, Epistolary (E-mail), Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Adult           In this heart-fluttering romance by Kristina…

Last Chance Dance by Lakita Wilson

e-Audio, 08:05:08Narrated by: Yinka LadeindeRelease Date: February 21, 2023Published by: Viking Books for Young ReadersRead from: February 10-13, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio AppTW: Body shamingFor fans of: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, LGBTQIA+, YA      An utterly charming YA romance perfect for fans of Elise Bryant and Leah Johnson. Leila is devastated when her high…

Coming Home by Kennedy Ryan

e-Audio, 02:40Narrated by: Wesleigh Siobhan & Jakobi DiemRelease Date: February 9, 2023Published by: Audible Originals (Frolic Media)Read from: February 10, 2023Stand-aloneSource: AudibleTW: For fans of: Realistic Fiction, Second Chance Romance, Black Romance, Sparkly Cover, Contemporary Romance,  Adult      They got everything they wanted…but never had each other.     Touré Wallace and Niomi Spencer were close…

WoW: Rhythm & Muse by India Hill Brown

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! Cinderella meets Cyrano in this pitch-perfect YA rom-com that is a celebration of Black joy, first crushes, and putting your heart on the line for love. Darren Johnson lives in his head. There,…

TTT: Top 10 Favorite Heroines!

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish and is now run by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week she will post a new Top Ten list . Everyone is welcome to join.  This week’s topic is: Top 10 Favorite Heroines! -When You Wish Upon a Lantern by Gloria Chao: The wishes…

Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury

e-Audio, 15:12:04Narrated by: Angel Pean & Sandra OkuboyejoRelease Date: February 28, 2023Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: January 27-February 7, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a copy of this ALC from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Childhood sexual assualt (off page, some…

Stacking the Shelves #511 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what all we borrowed, bought, and received for review. It’s hosted over at Tynga’s Reviews. Bought:  I used my credit…… Does that count? lol From the Publisher:  From Netgalley & Edelweiss:  The Weekly Wrap-Up:  Sunday 02/12/23: Stacking the Shelves #510 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!Monday 02/13/23: Promise Boys by Nick BrooksTuesday 02/14/23: TTT: Valentine’s…

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