Series: Sweet as Sugar Maple
Author: Kate Watson
Narrators: Stephanie Rose and Gregory Salinas
Publisher: Audible Audio
Genre: Christmas, Contemporary Romance, RomCom
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I thought I had this book pegged by the little bit of the description I had read. I thought it was going to be insta-love and a bit obnoxious. I had totally missed that it was a billionaire romance, or I might have skipped it. However, I am so glad I missed that detail because I loved this story!!
Series: Christmas Escape #3
Author: Cindy Steel
Narrator: Justis Bolding
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Christmas, RomCom, Contemporary Romance
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
Faking Christmas is technically a part of the Christmas Escape series, but each book stands alone. Overall, I enjoyed Justis Bolding's narration. I didn't like her voice for Chloe, Olive's sister, I felt like it was too manly.
Series: Christmas Escape
Author: Deborah M. Hathaway
Narrators: Jaren Cerf and Geraldo Cortez
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Christmas, Romcom
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
Christmas Baggage is part of the Christmas Escape series. All the books are stand-alone, but are connected by having their stories set in London, England.
Author: Gracie Ruth Mitchell
Narrators: Rylee Kuberra & John Rogers
Publisher: Audible Audio
Genre: Christmas RomCom, Contemporary Romance,
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
Five Stolen Rings was a lot of fun. I enjoyed listening to the audiobook, even though I really didn't like the male narrator's narration. I felt like he came across harshly all the time and he didn't do the female voices very well. The female narrator did a fantastic job.
Series: Houses of Yorkshire #1
Author: Sarah E. Ladd
Narrator: Jude Mason
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Christian Fiction, Regency
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
The Letter From Briarton Park is my first introduction to Sarah E. Ladd's books. Jude Mason did a good job with the narration.
Series: Freddie & Grace Mystery #4
Author: Pepper Basham
Narrator: Pamala Klein
Publisher: Barbour Fiction
Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Christian Fiction,
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
My husband and I listened to The Highland Heist by Pepper Basham on our trip this week. I have read the first three books, but he has not. I think the books are best read in chronological order so that you understand everything mentioned. However, I only had to stop the recording once to explain something to my husband; he got the gist of everything else. I thought the narration was okay.
Series: Arcadia Creek #1
Author: Kasey Stockton
Narrators: Sara Young & Rusty Mewha
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Fiction
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
Love on Deck by Kasey Stockton is the first book in the Love on Deck series.
Series: How Not To Fall #4
Author: Meg Easton
Narrator: Adrienne Fleming
Publisher: Mountain Heights Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I have enjoyed this entire series, and I am so sad to leave this friend group behind!
Author: Denise Hunter
Narrator: Kim Churchill
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Romance, Fiction
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
I enjoyed The Second Story Bookshop. It is a second-chance romance between Shelby and Gray. They both have dealt with trauma, and in Shelby's case, she is still holding a lot of resentment.
Author: Pepper Basham
Narrators: Fiona Hardingham and Christopher Ashman
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Audible Audio
Genre: Regency, Christian Fiction, Christian Romance, Classic Retelling,
Source: Net Galley
RELEASES: October 14, 2025
My Review:
I did not like Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. But when I saw Pepper Basham had a book coming out loosely based on it, I knew I had to read Sense and Suitability. Why? Because Pepper Basham wrote it. Also, this is Basham's first foray into the Regency genre.
Author: Emma St. Clair
Narrators: Andi Arndt and Patrick Zeller
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Audible Audio
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Fiction,
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
I enjoyed this story when I read it earlier this year, and I enjoyed it just as much, if not more, when I listened to it.
Series: Hearts on the Heath #1
Author: Kristi Ann Hunter
Narrator: Ann Marie Gideon
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical, Christian Fiction, Regency, Romance
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I don't know why I waited so long to read Vying for the Viscount. I have enjoyed every Kristi Ann Hunter book I have read, and this is no exception. Anne Marie Giedon does a fantastic job with the narration.
Series: More Than A Game #4
Author: Annah Conwell
Narrators: Charlotte North and Tim Paige
Publisher: Independently Published/Dreamscape Media
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
The Double Play by Annah Conwell is the fourth book in the More Than A Game series.It can be read as a standalone novel; however, I highly recommend reading the series in order to appreciate the story best. The main characters in this book are Emmett and Hazel. Emmett has been in the previous books, and I was looking forward to getting this grump's story, spoiler alert, it did not disappoint. Also, I enjoyed the narration by Charlotte North and Tim Paige.
Series: The Imposters #2
Author: Roseanna M. White
Narrator: Susan Lyons
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Romance, Mystery
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
A Noble Scheme is the second book in The Imposters series. While it could stand alone, I recommend reading them in order, as the characters are connected.
Author: Jenny B. Jones
Narrator: Natalie Duke
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I own several books by Jenny B. Jones on Kindle, and I can't believe this is the first time I have read one of her books. Save the Date is a fabulous introduction to this author, and I enjoyed the narration by Natalie Duke.
Series: Dread Penny Society #1
Author: Sarah M. Eden
Narrator: Justine Eyre
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance,
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
The Lady and the Highwayman is the first book I have read by Sarah M. Eden. I have been meaning to read her books for a long time, so I am glad I finally did! Justine Eyre did a great job of narrating the book.
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: Hanger's Horsemen #3
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Narrator: Jeanine Bartel
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Westerns,
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I am not a fan of Westerns, except, apparently, when Karen Witemeyer writes them. While I enjoyed In Honor's Defense, my favorite of the series is the second book, The Heart's Charge.
Series: Haven Manor #1
Author: Kristi Ann Hunter
Narrator: Beverley A. Crick
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Regency Era, Romance,
Source: Library
My Review:
A Defense of Honor is the first book in Kristi Ann Hunter's Haven Manor series.
Series: Hanger's Horsemen #2
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Narrator: Jeanine Bartel
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Westerns,
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I am not a fan of Western's-except, apparently, when Karen Witemeyer writes them. I love her books but kept putting off reading this series because I knew it was a Western. The Heart's Charge is even better than the first book, At Love's Command.