Title: The Blonde Who Came in from the Cold
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Blonde Identity #2
Genre: Romance, Thriller
Format: Audio
Pages: 318
Length: 10h 14m
Narrator: Andrew Eiden, Emily Ellet
Source: Library
Reading Challenge: None
Rating: Also in This Series: The Blonde Identity
My Thoughts
THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD was a fun addition to the Blonde Identity duology. I didn’t think Alex’s story could’ve topped Zoe’s, but it did. I thought the dual timeline was a great way to show Alex’s life before the events in THE BLONDE IDENTITY, what lead up to those events, and the consequences because of them. I loved Zoe and Sawyer’s cameos, and I loved getting to watch Alex be the badass spy she is. I loved her missions with King. They had so much chemistry and sexual tension, and their banter was so much fun.
The Blonde Who Came In From the Cold
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Blonde Identity #2
Genre: Romance, Thriller
Format: Audio
Pages: 318
Length: 10h 14m
Narrator: Andrew Eiden, Emily Ellet
Source: Library
Reading Challenge: None
Rating:
Also in This Series: The Blonde Identity
My Thoughts
THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD was a fun addition to the Blonde Identity duology. I didn’t think Alex’s story could’ve topped Zoe’s, but it did. I thought the dual timeline was a great way to show Alex’s life before the events in THE BLONDE IDENTITY, what lead up to those events, and the consequences because of them. I loved Zoe and Sawyer’s cameos, and I loved getting to watch Alex be the badass spy she is. I loved her missions with King. They had so much chemistry and sexual tension, and their banter was so much fun.
Good Girl Complex
Author: Elle Kennedy
Series: Avalon Bay #1
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 362
Length: 10h 20m
Narrator: Ava Erickson, Joe Arden
Source: Owned
Reading Challenge: None
Rating:
My Thoughts
I’ve wanted to read something written by Elle Kennedy for a while. I’m glad I did. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I thought both were well thought out and fun. Even though I can see where Heidi was coming from, I still didn’t like how she handled things between Cooper and Mackenzie. I’m glad Mackenzie was able to break away from her parents’ control. I’m also glad Cooper and Evan were able to banish their ghosts (figuratively and literally, iykyk).
Chase Me If You Can
Author: Heather Frances
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 400
Length: 9h 55m
Narrator: Brooke Bloomingdale
Source: Owned
Reading Challenge: None
Rating:
My Thoughts
I loved CHASE ME IF YOU CAN so much! It reminded me of Twisters, especially since the MMC was inspired by Glen Powell’s character in the movie. I loved the romance, the adventure, and the suspense. The bantering and chemistry between Wes and Sloane was amazing. I loved their dynamic. The sexual tension was so delicious. I also loved that the CHASE ME IF YOU CAN felt realistic unlike Twister / Twisters.
In Stormy Weather
Author: Chelsea Curto
Series: Oak Valley #1
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 400
Length: 12h 1m
Narrator: Stella Hunter, Alex Kydd
Source: Owned
Reading Challenge: Book of the Month
Rating:
My Thoughts
I loved IN STORMY WEATHER so much. The premise was so much fun. It reminded me of Twister / Twisters but more believable and with hurricanes instead of tornadoes. I loved Quincy and Sebastian so much! They had so much chemistry and their bantering was everything. I was grinning / chuckling every time they were on the page together.
August 2026 Wrap-Up
Books Read
Favorite: Our Perfect Storm
Least Favorite: Like Cats and Dogs
Stats
August
Books Read: 7
Rereads: 0
Pages Read: 3,048
Average Rating: 4.5
Average Pages Read Per Day: 98
Year-to-Date
Books Read: 65
Rereads: 12
Pages Read: 27,066
Average Rating: 4.4
Average Pages Read Per Day: 111