Series: More Than a Game #1
Author: Annah Conwell
Narrators: Kim Churchhill and Oliver Clarke
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Genre: Romcom, Contemporary Fiction
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I love Annah's books and was excited to listen to The Golden Goal. The narrators are okay, I didn't like the male narrator's female voice.
Series: Checking Out Love #1
Author: Sarah Monzon
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction, RomCom
Source: Library
My Review:
An Overdue Match had my attention from the first line. The humor drew me in. This is the first book in the Checking Out Love series by Sarah Monzon.
Series: Trinket Sisters #1
Author: Kristi Ann Hunter
Publisher: Oholiab Creations
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance,
Source: Own
My Review:
Pixels and Paint is Kristi Ann Hunter's first contemporary romance and I am here for it! She also writes historical fiction with humor.
Series: Only Magic in the Building #1
Author: Emma St. Clair
Publisher: Create if Writing, LLC
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom,
Source: Own
My Review:
I am starting to think Emma St. Clair could write anything and I would enjoy it. The Serendipity is the first book in a multi-author series Only Magic in the Building. I am not normally a "magic" person, but, again, Emma St. Clair, plus the fact that it wasn't talking animals, or flying people, it was more teleportation and enjoying the story for what it is.
Series: Sewing in SoCal #5
Author: Sarah Monzon
Publisher: Radiant Publications
Genre: Christian Fiction, Romcom, Contemporary Romance
Source: Own
My Review:
Betsy is the fifth (and final!) book in the Sewing in SoCal series by Sarah Monzon. While each book can be read as a stand-alone novel, I recommend reading them in order as the friends are in each book and the timeline continues to build. Otherwise, you will get minor spoilers from the earlier books.
Series: But He's A Carter Brother #4
Author: Annah Conwell
Narrators: Kim Churchill and John William Maddux
Publisher: Dream Scape Publishing
Genre: Romcom, Contemporary Romance
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
We finally get Maverick's story in But He's My Roommate. He is a big marshmallow, which I was not expecting!
Series: Sewing in SoCal #4
Author: Sarah Monzon
Publisher: Radiant Publications
Genre: Christian Fiction, Romcom, Contemporary Romance
Source: Own
My Review:
Amanda is the fourth book in the Sewing in SoCal series by Sarah Monzon. While each book can be read as a stand-alone novel, I recommend reading them in order as the friends are in each book and you will get minor spoilers to the earlier books.
Series: Sewing in SoCal #3
Author: Sarah Monzon
Publisher: Radiant Publications
Genre: Christian Fiction, Romcom, Contemporary Romance
Source: Own
My Review:
Nicole is the third book in the Sewing in SoCal series by Sarah Monzon. While each book can be read as a stand-alone novel, I recommend reading them in order as the friends are in each book and you will get minor spoilers to the earlier books.
Series: Cataloochee Coffee Shop Romance #2
Author: Savannah Scott
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Romance
Source: Library
My Review:
He's So Not My Valentine is the stand-alone sequel to A Not So Fictional Fall. While they don't have to be read in order, I will always recommend reading them that way! The two main characters do meet in the previous book, A Not So Fictional Fall, which will broaden your understanding of their relationship.
Series: Sewing in SoCal #2
Author: Sarah Monzon
Publisher: Radiant Publishers
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction,
Source: Own
My Review:
Jocelyn is the second book in the Sewing in SoCal series by Sarah Monzon. While each book can be read as a stand-alone novel, I recommend reading them in order as the friends are in each book and you will get minor spoilers to the earlier books.
Series: Sewing in SoCal #1
Author: Sarah Monzon
Publisher: Radiant Publishers
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction,
Source: Own
My Review:
Original Review (2020) Original cover is the yellow one:
While the title suggests this book is somewhat about sewing, it isn't at all.
Author: Pepper Basham
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Expected Publication: April 8, 2025
Genre: Christian Fiction, RomCom, Contemporary Romance
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
I adored Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham. It had everything I look for in a contemporary romance, plus more.
Series: When in Waverly #1
Author: Haley Zaragoza
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom, Fiction
Source: Hoopla/Kindle Unlimited
My Review:
I started listening to The Nice Guy Next Door with narrators Rachel Perry and Joe Hempel. However, I didn't like the female narration.She overdramatized her narration, and it got on my nerves. For example, when things weren't going right with the female character, she had the whiniest voice. I just couldn't deal with it, so I switched to reading it.
Title: Just His Secretary
Series: Southern Roots Sweet RomCom #1
Author: Donna Jeffries
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Romance, Fiction
Source: Kindle Own
My Review:
Just His Secretary is the first book I have read by Donna Jeffries. I have had this book languishing on my Kindle for years.
Series: Sworn to Loathe You #1
Author: Rachel John
Narrator: Cecily White
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Romcom, Contemporary Romance
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I Hated You First is the first book I have read by Rachel John.
Series: But He's A Carter Brother #3
Author: Annah Conwell
Narrator: Hayden Bishop
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Romance,
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I have been waiting for Grayson's story and But He's My Fake Fiancé did not disappoint!! While each book could be read as a stand-alone novel, I highly recommend reading this series in order.
Series: But He's A Carter Brother #2
Author: Annah Conwell
Narrator: Rusty Mewha
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Romance,
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
But He's My One Regret is the second book in the But He's A Carter Brother series. I highly recommend reading the Sweet Peach series first, as this is where the brother's are first introduced, then read this series in order.
Series: Sweet Peach #4
Author: Annah Conwell
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance
Source: Kindle Unlimited
My Review:
One Last Play is the final book in the Sweet Peach series. This series follows a group of friends, and while it doesn't necessarily have to be read in order, you will get small spoilers by reading it out of order.
Series: The Insta series #2
Author: Jen Atkinson
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Romcom, Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance
Source: Kindle Unlimited
My Review:
Can I just tell you how dumb I feel for not quite making an *obvious* connection? I realized that while Insta can mean an instant connection (or in the first book boyfriend) but it is most likely because Instagram plays a big part in the stories! It is so well done, but it took my brain a while to make the connection 😂😂😂.
Series: The Insta Series #1
Author: Jen Atkinson
Publisher: Independently published
Genre: Clean Romance, Contemporary Romance, Fiction
Source: Own
My Review:
Iris is on her way to meet her cousin, when her car breaks down and strands her in the middle of nowhere. Dean happens to be driving by and offers to assist her. Iris grudgingly allows him to wait in his car while she calls for a tow truck, with her pepper spray handy.