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):
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.
Series: Sweet Peach #3
Author: Annah Conwell
Narrators: Amanda Friday and Andy Harrington
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: RomCom, Christian Fiction, Contemporary
Source: Audible
My Review:
The First Taste is the third book in the Sweet Peach series. I highly recommend reading them in order. They follow a group of four best friends and each book builds on the previous one.
Series: On the Hunt for Love #1
Author: Ellie Hall
Publisher: Ellie Hall
Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Fiction,
Source: Own
My Review:
I am a sucker for a good book cover. The Grump and the Girl Next Door by Ellie Hall fits the bill perfectly. This is the first book in her newest series, On the Hunt for Love.
Series: Love in Mirror Valley #3
Author: Sara Jane Woodley
Narrators: Justis Bolding & David Bendena
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom, audio book
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
The Real Fake Fiance' is the third book in the Love in Mirror Valley series. I recommend reading them in order or risk a few spoilers. Otherwise, it does read fine on its own.
Series: Love in Mirror Valley 1 & 2
Author: Sara Jane Woodley
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom, audio book
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
Sara Jane Woodley is a new to me author.
Series: Love Mishaps #1
Author: Gracie Ruth Mitchell
Narrators: Eva Wilhelm and Austin Rising
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Audio book, Contemporary Romance, RomCom, Sports Romance
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I was drawn to Maid of Dishonor by the cover. I have had this one on my TBR for several years, and after reading a book by recently by Gracie Ruth Mitchell, I decided it was time to give this one a try.
Series: Appies #5
Author: Emma St. Clair
Publisher: Create If Writing LLC
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom, Sports romance,
Source: Author Provided
My Review:
If you have been around for a while you know I LOVE Emma St. Clair's books. Runaway Bride and Prejudice is no exception. It is different from anything that Emma St. Clair has written and I am here for it.
Series: Falling for Summer #6
Author: Becky Monson
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Romcom, Contemporary Fiction,
Source: Kindle Unlimited
My Review:
One Happy Summer is the first book I have read by Becky Monson. It is book six in the Falling for Summer series. Even though I read them out of order, I still recommend reading them in order, although this one seemed the least connected of them all.
Series: Falling for Summer #7
Author: Cindy Steel
Narrator: Marli Watson
Publisher: Audible Audio
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romcom, Fiction
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I am sad to be at the end of the Falling for Summer series. Rebel Summer is the final book in the multi-author series. I believe the series is best read in order, even though the books can
technically stand alone. Marli Watson did an excellent job of narrating
the story.
Author: Jen Atkinson
Publisher: JA Books
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom, Fiction,
Source: Kindle Unlimited
My Review:
Another Bailey brother? Yes, please! I was shocked when I saw Miles Bailey Gets Down on One Knee. After bingeing the first two books in the series I knew Miles was not dating anyone.
Series: Falling For Summer #3
Author: Jess Heileman
Narrator: Ellen Quay
Publisher: Audible Audio
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, RomCom, Fiction
My Review:
While I have wanted to try books by Jess Heileman, it wasn't until I started binge-reading the Falling for Summer series, that I finally read a book by her. I enjoyed Plotting Summer and look forward to reading more by her. As previously mentioned, I believe the series is best read in order, even though the books can technically stand alone. Ellen Quay did an excellent job of narrating the story.