Only for the Holidays by Abiola Bello

e-Audio, 08:36:14Narrated by: Kenton Thomas & Nneka OkoyeRelease Date: October 15, 2024Published by: Recorded Books, Inc. Read from: October 16-7, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Audible (I also had a physical copy of the UK copy. I read them in tandem for a bit.)Content Warning: Emotional Abuse, Toxic Relationship, Car Accident, Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Misogyny, RacismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Holidaze,…

A Bánh Mì for Two by Trinity Nguyen

e-Audio, 07:28:45Narrated by: Carolina Do and VyVy NguyenRelease Date: August 20, 2024Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: August 14-16, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Grief, Death of a parent, Colonisation, Injury/Injury DetailFor…

Under the Surface by Diana Urban

e-Audio, 10:37:23Narrated by: Rebecca Soler & Max MeyersRelease Date: August 13, 2024Published by: Books on TapeRead from: August 11-13, 2024Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Injury’/Injury Detail, Death, Murder, Blood, Gun…

The Love Dare by Abiola Bello

e-Audio, 06:37:31Narrated by: Nneka OkoyeRelease Date: July 4, 2024Published by: Simon & Schuster UKRead from: August 10-11, 2024Companion to Love in Winter WonderlandSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: For Readers Interested In: Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Black & British), Set Outside the US, Realistic Fiction, YA       Can a bet made at Notting Hill Carnival turn into…

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

e-Audio, 11:36:26Narrated by: Patti Murin & Jon RootRelease Date: May 14, 2024Published by: Gallery Books (Simon & Schuster Audio)Read from: May 17-20, 2024Stand-aloneSource: S&S Libro FM (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher and Libro FM in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning:…

Out of Office by A.H. Cunningham

e-Audio, 07:46:18Narrated by: Marissa Hampton & Jesus E. MartinezRelease Date: April 30, 2024Published by: Harlequin Audio (Harlequin Afterglow) Read from: April 24-25, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Grief, Death of parentFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Set Outside the USA (in some parts), Adult,        A.H. Cunningham dazzles in this sensual vacation romance exploring what happens when…

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…

Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan

e-Audio, 09:14:07Narrated by: Shane East and Saskia MaarleveldRelease Date: November 14, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: November 2-4, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (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: Abandonment, Sexism, Emotional Abuse, Grief, Fire/Fire Injury, Death,…

Everyone’s Thinking It by Aleema Omotoni

e-Audio, 11:18:35Narrated by: Nneka Okoye & Anniwaa Buachie Release Date: September 5, 2023Published by: Balzer + BrayRead from: September 21-24, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Biphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Toxic friendship, Toxic…

Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen

e-Audio, 10:00:30Narrated by: Carolina Ðo, David Lee Huynh, Quyen Ngo, Vyvy Nguyen, & Trieu TranRelease Date: July 4, 2023Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: July 16-17, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FMTW: Cheating, Racism, Alcoholism, Stalking, Xenophobia, Miscarriage, Racial Slurs, Suicidal ThoughtsFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary, General Fiction, Romance, Multiple POV, Family, Pride, Set Outside the US,…

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