Tag Archive for: Romance

Under One Roof

Under One RoofTitle: Under One Roof
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Series: STEMinist Novellas #1
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 112
Length: 3h 38m
Narrator: Emma Wilder
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Below Zero, Stuck with You
My Thoughts

I read the STEMinist Novellas out of order and started with the third one first. Thankfully, you can read these in any order.

I loved BELOW ZERO and I was worried I wouldn’t enjoy UNDER ONE ROOF as much, but I did. I loved both Liam and Mara. I loved the forced proximity trope, their chemistry, and banter. It was a fun read. I still want more! (This is why I don’t read short stories very often.)

Below Zero

Below ZeroTitle: Below Zero
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Series: STEMinist Novellas #3
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 112
Length: 3h 42m
Narrator: Savannah Peachwood
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Under One Roof, Stuck with You
My Thoughts

I want more! I loved Hannah and Ian, and their story. I loved the setting and the idea of him rescuing her. I wish there was more to their story and relationship. Since this was a short story, Hazelwood did a great job of sharing the most important parts.

Also, I didn’t realize BELOW ZERO was the third book in a novella series until after I read it. Hopefully, they can be read out of order.

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Boss Witch

Boss WitchTitle: Boss Witch
Author: Ann Aguirre
Series: Fix-It Witches #2
Genre: Magical Realism, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 320
Length: 10h 13m
Narrator: Ava Lucas
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Witch Please
My Thoughts

I was worried I wouldn’t enjoy BOSS WITCH as much as WITCH PLEASE because I didn’t like Clem very much in Danica’s story. However, once I was in Clem’s head and understood why she did the things she did, I couldn’t help liking her and even empathizing with her. I also really liked Gavin and I loved the chemistry between him and Clem. (I didn’t like how the narrator voiced Gavin. The voice was too gravelly.)

I loved seeing more of the witch world and their politics. It made for an interesting, spicy, fun read. I’m glad I decided to give this a chance. I’ll probably read the next installment as well some time.

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Onyx Storm

Onyx StormTitle: Onyx Storm
Author: Rebecca Yarros
Series: Empyrean #3
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 527
Length: 23h 52m
Narrator: Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton, Justis Bolding, Jasmin Walker
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame
My Thoughts

Holy crap! That ending! Why do I read these series before all the books are out?! It’s going to be torture waiting for the next book. I feel like I did after watching Avengers: Infinity War for the first time–numb, sad, and trying to be hopeful despite the crushing weight of grief. So many tears! So many! Rebecca Yarros certainly knows how to hook her readers and stomp all over their hearts.

From the instant I started reading ONYX STORM, I was hooked. I wanted to know everything and make sure my favorite characters made it out of the story alive. I loved learning more about Andarna and seeing more of the world than in previous books.

I’m excited to see where this series goes next and I’ll be on pins and needles waiting for the next book.

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The Blonde Identity

The Blonde IdentityTitle: The Blonde Identity
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Blonde Identity #1
Genre: Romance, Thriller
Format: Audio
Pages: 289
Length: 9h 1m
Narrator: Emily Ellet, Andrew Eiden
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: The Blonde Who Came in from the Cold
My Thoughts

THE BLONDE IDENTITY was such a fun fast-paced fade-to-black romance. I loved both Zoe and Sawyer, their chemistry, and banter.

I loved the premise of Zoe being the non-espionage twin targeted by iffy governments and groups all while trying to get her memory back. It was action-packed with never a dull moment. The story felt like a funnier and rom-comier version of The Bourne Identity.

I’m excited to stay in this world and read Alex’s story once THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD releases later this year.