Float, Vol. 1 by Kate Marchant (illustrated by C.J. Joaquin)

ARC, 224 pagesRelease Date: July 1, 2025Published by: GraphixRead from: July 27-28, 2025Float, #1Source: ALA (I received a free ARC from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.) Content Warning: Fighting, ViolenceFor Readers Interested In: Summer Romances, Graphic Novels, Contemporary Romance, “Bad Boy”, Sparkly Covers, Realistic Fiction, YA         Dive into summer…

Love is a War Song by Danica Nava

e-Audio, 10:02:42Narrated by: Kyla Garcia Release Date: July 22, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (Berkley)Read from: July 19-21, 2025Stand-aloneSource: (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review. Thank you to the publishers for the free ALC copy.) Content Warning: Cultural Appropriation, Emotional Abuse, Bullying, Sexual Content, Racism,…

How to Sell a Romance by Alexa Martin

e-Audio,  08:12:55Narrated by: Khaya FraitesRelease Date: July 15, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (Berkley)Read from: July 14-17, 2025Stand-aloneSource: The Publisher’s App (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Sexual Content, Pyramid Schemes, Gaslighting, Black MailFor Readers Interested In: Adult, Audio, Auto-Read Authors, Own…

Love at Full Tilt by Jenny L. Howe

e-Audio,  09:22:33Narrated by: Alexandra RyanRelease Date: July 22, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (Delacorte Romance) Read from: July 14-16, 2025Stand-aloneSource: The Publisher’s App (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Fatphobia, Mental Illness, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Sexual Assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of a Parent,…

Pugs and Kisses by Farrah Rochon

e-Audio, 07:56:34Narrated by: Marissa HamptonRelease Date: July 15, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)Read from: July 11-13, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Animal Death, Infidelity, Sexual Content, Toxic RelationshipFor Readers Interested In: Adult, Dual POV, Sparkly Covers, Most…

Always Be My Bibi by Priyanka Taslim

e-ARC, 368 pagesRelease Date: June 10, 2025Published by: Salaam Reads (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers) Read from: June 5-July 8,2025 Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free e-ARC from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: For Readers Interested In: Contemp Romance, Contemporary, Enemies to Lovers, Sparkly Covers, Meet Cutes, Most Anticipated,…

Love Spells Trouble by Nia Davenport

e-Audio, 07:15:46Narrated by: Nerissa BradleyRelease Date: July 8, 2025Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing Read from: July 6-7, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and Libro FM. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: For Readers Interested In: Audio, Paranormal, Witches, Magic, Romance, Socioeconomic Diversity, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Texas/Local Reads, YA      …

Pretty Girl County by LaKita Wilson

e-Audio,  07:16:45Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt & Tyla CollierRelease Date: July 1, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (Viking Books for Young Readers)Read from: June 30-July 5, 2025Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: For Readers Interested In: Audio, Contemporary, Dual POV, Sparkly Covers,…

Emiko by Chieri Uegaki

e-Audio,  09:59:37Narrated by: Emily SheltonRelease Date: June 10, 2025Published by: Tundra Book GroupRead from: June 30-July 1, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Bullying, Alcohol, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Audio, Sparkly Covers, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Japanese & Canadian), Realistic Fiction, Classics Retellings, Romance, YA       A sweet and savory YA romance, this modern-day Japanese-Canadian twist on Emma is just…

Call Your Boyfriend by Ashley Woodfolk and Olivia Cole

e-Audio,  09:40:38Narrated by: Tyla Collier & Emily ShawRelease Date: July 1, 225Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: June 28-30, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Homophobia, Cursing, Infidelity, Toxic Relationship, Emotional Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Content, Racism, BiphobiaFor…

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