Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen

e-Audio, 09:38:25Narrated by: Yu-Li Alice Shen & Andrew GraceRelease Date: January 9, 2024Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: January 11-12, 2024Companion Novel Source: Library’s LibbyTW: AbandonmentFor Readers Interested In: Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Chinese American), Romance, Chinese legend, Star crossed lovers, Realistic Fiction, Sparkly Covers, Own Voices, Adult      This charming fated-love rom-com about two star-crossed lovers will…

Technically Yours by Denise Williams

e-Audio,09:04:50Narrated by: January LaVoy & Joe ArdenRelease Date: December 5, 2023Published by: Books on Tape (Berkley)Read from: November 27-28, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this audiobook from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Misogyny, Sexism, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Harassment,…

Courting Samira by Amal Awad

e-Audio, 09:35:36Narrated by: Randa SayedRelease Date: November 7, 2023Published by: HarperAudioRead from: November 21-22, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this audiobook from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: MisogynyFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Religious Diversity, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Adult, No Spice,…

Fancy Meeting You Here by Julie Tieu

e-Audio, 08:18:42Narrated by: Natalie NaudusRelease Date: November 7, 2023Published by: HarperAudioRead from: November 19-20, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Racism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Cursing, Alcohol, For Readers Interested In: Weddings, Adult, Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Realistic Fiction       Julie Tieu, an exciting and diverse voice in contemporary romance, returns with a romantic comedy in the vein of…

A Dish Best Served Hot by Natalie Caña

e-Audio, 09:28:13Narrated by: Valentina OrtizRelease Date: October 31, 2023Published by: Harlequin AudioRead from: November 15-17, 2023Vega Family Love Stories, #2Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Panic Attacks/Disorders, Gun Violence, Cursing, Fatphobia, Body Shaming, Homophobia, War, Mental IllnessFor Readers Interested In: 2SLGBTQ+ (Bi), Neurodiverse Rep (there’s rep in the child who has anxiety/selective mutism. It’s also present in the…

Finding my Elf by David Valdes

e-Audio, 06:54:36Narrated by: André Santana Release Date: November 7, 2023Published by: HarperTeenRead from: November 14-15, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this audiobook from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: cursing, single parent, past death of a parent, illness, money struggles,…

Sleepless in Dubai by Sanji Patel

e-Audio, 08:06:56Narrated by: Soneela NankaniRelease Date: October 24, 2023Published by: Recorded Books, Inc. (Amulet Books)Read from: November 13-14, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this audiobook from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: SexismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity(Indian), Holidaze…

Next-Door Nemesis by Alexa Martin

e-Audio, 10:01:45Narrated by: Jade WheelerRelease Date: November 14, 2023Published by: BerkleyRead from: November 7-8, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio (I received a copy of this audiobook from the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Racism, SexismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Realistic Fiction, Contemporary,…

You Make it Feel Like Christmas by Toni Shiloh

e-Audio,03:51:43Narrated by: Jasmin WalkerRelease Date: September 5, 2023Published by: Recorded Books, Inc.Read from: October 27-28, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: GaslightingFor Readers Interested In: Spiritual Lit, Romance, Black Romance, Books set during the Holidaze (Christmas), Just like a Hallmark movie, Brother’s Best Friend, No Spice, Realistic Fiction, Adult       Starr Lewis reluctantly returns home for…

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