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@kahu001.bsky.socialSep 15, 2026, 11:17 AM

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@quinnreed.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 5:46 AM

🩷 REVIEW 🩷

HOLDING GROUND: The Mercer Family bk 1 by #PiperRayne, duet narration by #CallieDalton #JasonClarke & more 5🌟

OMG! I love this. Just love it!

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Title: Holding Ground

Author: Piper Rayne, USA Today bestselling author 

Duet narration by: Jason Clarke & Callie Dalton 
Also featuring: Connor Crais, JF Harding, Aaron Shedlock, & Jill Smith


*****Book review*****

>Big Development Brewing<

Right out of the gate, Baylor Mercer is an absolute scene stealer!  πŸ’œ  She's cute, sensitive, and so sweet.  Her innocence and enthusiasm are invigorating and charming. 

As for Elliot Mercer & Emelia Greene, I love how she gets under his skin without even trying.  It's awesome!  πŸ˜‚  He's a bit of a curmudgeon if you will, and she knocks down his walls with... well, if I told ya, it might ruin the fun.  😘

-- Book quote 
β€œOh, please. You’re basically a boomer in a fit thirty-four-year-old body.” 
-- Ansel Mercer to Elliot πŸ˜‚ 

I love their families, whether born to them or built over decades.  They have great support systems that help see them through all of life's adventures.  It makes me want to learn more about each of them. 

I love hearing stories from and about the residents of Echo Lake.  Between Dottie's tall tales, Deacon's hidden talents, etc, they bring even more realism to the book and a smile to my face.  Of course, it's all made even more entertaining by the Thermos Crew, who seem to have their fingers on the pulse of their community.  πŸ©΅πŸ€—

I read along with the audio book.  The primary narrators, Callie Dalton and Jason Clarke, are mahvelous in duet. Absolutely mahvelous, Darling!  Adding Jill Smith, Aaron Shedlock, Connor Crais, and JF Harding to the cast makes it all the better!  πŸ’₯πŸ’œπŸ’₯πŸ©΅πŸŽ§πŸ’™πŸ’₯🩷πŸ’₯

Story:  5 stars
Narration:  5 stars 
Listening Speed:  1.8x 

H = 34; h = 32

>TROPES & TRIGGERS:<
πŸŽ™ Full cast, duet narration 🩷
❀️ Found family
⛺️ Developer x camp owner
πŸ‘§ Adorable five-year-old
🏑 Small town romance 
πŸ”₯ Open-door steamy scenes 🌢
πŸ§”β€β™‚οΈ Single dad 
πŸ• First person, dual POV
@quinnreed.bsky.socialSep 13, 2026, 5:59 PM

πŸ’œ REVIEW πŸ’œ

FAKE THE WEDDING DATE: Fake Dating bk 1 by #UrsulaCampbell 4🌟

I love how Sophia stops taking her family's πŸ’©

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πŸŒΆπŸ“šπŸ’™ #books #romancelandia #romance #bookreview #bookrecs #goodread #indieauthor #steamyreads #dramedy #angstyread #reverseagegap #secondchance

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Title: Fake the Wedding Date, a fake dating Romcom

Author: Ursula Campbell


*****Book review*****

>Oh, the Twists<

The way this starts is different from what I expected, but I like that it shakes things up a bit as Sophia (St. Claire) Andrews handles the engagement and everything else between her ex-husband and niece, who is thirteen years her junior.  I love it when she finds her voice, standing up to her family for their duplicity and other shenanigans. 

In walks Emmitt.  I like him and how things progress with Sophia.  There are missteps, overstepping, mixed signals, and more.  I'm not keen on one area, but I love it when someone points out the mistake. 

-- Book quote 
'I chew my lip as the memories of that kiss–that all consuming, breath stealing - make you…apparently pass out–kiss.'
-- Sophia Andrews 

There are several twists throughout.  A few I was ahead of, but when the karma twist rears its head, I could only laugh at it.  You know what they say about Karma.  πŸ€·β€β™€οΈπŸ˜‚

As misplaced as her ire may be, I love how protective Sara is.  Similarly, in general, I love the family dynamics on Emmett's side of the aisle.  It's heartwarming. 

There is one thing that niggled in the back of my brain, but until it was addressed, I tried not to think about it.  In a word, grooming.  I am happy that it is tackled, even if briefly.  

Story:  4 stars

H = 24; h = 33

>TROPES & TRIGGERS:<
πŸ’‹ One night stand
πŸ’¦ Unprotected couplings 
🐣 Fertility concerns
⏰️ Reverse age gap romance
😑 Child abuse, past and present
❀️ Found family
πŸ”₯ Open-door steamy scenes 🌢
🐣 Unplanned pregnancy
πŸ• First person, dual POV
@judyfaylondon.bsky.socialSep 12, 2026, 9:44 PM

#amazon #goodread

#Western #WesternwithRomanticElements #CowboyAction #WesternAdventure #ActionpackedCleanRomance #RomanticElements #GrittyCowboy

#Booksky

@deberupts.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gySep 12, 2026, 2:23 PM

End-times prophecy jumps from lunatic fringe to US elite belief - Asia Times #goodread
https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/end-times-prophecy-jumps-from-lunatic-fringe-to-us-elite-belief/

@bethbarany.bsky.socialSep 11, 2026, 2:45 PM

Read Henrietta The Dragon Slayer on Hoopla! The library in your pocket! tinyurl.com/4y6zjc53 #goodread

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@jeremypboggess.bsky.socialSep 11, 2026, 8:47 AM

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@jeremypboggess.bsky.socialSep 11, 2026, 8:40 AM

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@judyfaylondon.bsky.socialSep 10, 2026, 8:27 PM

#goodread #amazon

#KUFree #shapeshifter #ModernWestern #PoliceThriller #E #Paperback #Romance #Grit #ShapeshiftingSheriff #ActionPackedCleanRomance

#Booksky

@judyfaylondon.bsky.socialSep 10, 2026, 8:06 PM

#amazon #goodread #book

#Western #Romance #Action #KUFree #E #Print #Books #WesternAdventure #ActionPackedClean #RuggedCowboy

#Booksky

@the-book-girl.bsky.socialSep 10, 2026, 6:22 AM

HA! The companies and ideas elon outright stole and continuously passes off as his own.
#Goodread alert:

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@quinnreed.bsky.socialSep 10, 2026, 12:54 AM

❄️ REVIEW ❄️

SNOWBOUND by #JaneHenry, narrated by #JohnHartley & #ShilohJames 4🌟

Things that go bump in the snow could be Owen doing wicked things to Emma 🌢

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πŸŒΆπŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ“šπŸŽ§ #books #romancelandia #romance #bookreview #bookrecs #goodread #steamyreads #darkromance #ValentinePR

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Title: Snowbound

Author: Jane Henry, USA Today bestselling author 

Performed by: Shiloh James and John Hartley 


*****Book review*****

>Writer Unblocking<

Oh, the stalking is deep with this one. LOL!  Like giant snow drift deep. 

For years, Owen Callahan and Emma Marlowe stayed apart.  Alright, so she may not have known where he was.  Meanwhile, he was very aware of her comings and goings. 

-- Book quote 
β€œI want to be fucked like a dirty girl. Like your dirty girl.”
-- Emma Marlowe 

I gotta say, when they turn up the heat, they turn it ALL THE WAY UP!  I'm surprised the snow is able to stick to the ground, let alone accumulate.  🌢

-- Book quote 
'I wasn’t joking when I said sex unblocks the creativity for me. And sex with Owen? I’m on fire.'
-- Emma 

I feel like there are a few missing pieces to the story and some timeline discrepancies. Regardless of that, I do like this book and look forward to more from Jane. 

I read along with the audio book.  The narrators, John Hartley and Shiloh James, are marvelous.  I love their voices.  🫠  🎧❀️🎧

Story:  4 stars
Narration:  4.5 stars 
Listening Speed:  1.8x 

H = 24; h = 23

>TROPES & TRIGGERS:<
πŸ–€ Dark romance 
☠️ Touch her and die 
🎁 Unprotected couplings 
πŸŽ„ Christmas romance
☠️ Stalker romance
❀️ Found family
πŸ”₯ Open-door steamy scenes 🌢
☠️ Mafia enforcer x romance novelist
🩡 Second Chance
πŸ‘« Step siblings
πŸ• First person, dual POV
@quinnreed.bsky.socialSep 9, 2026, 12:56 PM

🏈REVIEW🏈

HARD PASS: Lone Star Rebels bk 2 by #KBromberg, duet narration by #ChristianAlexis & #MarianaOlmeda 4.5🌟

Great way to get ready for the season!

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πŸŒΆπŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ“šπŸŽ§ #books #romancelandia #romance #bookreview #bookrecs #goodread #newrelease #sportsromance #ValentinePR

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Title: Hard Pass

Author: K. Bromberg, New York Times bestselling author 

Narrated by: Mariana Olmeda and Christian Alexis 


*****Book review*****

>Blindsided by Trouble<

The "kiss to end all kisses" gets a second chance.  Despite the cause of the opportunity, I like where this is heading.  QB1 has got it going on... when he isn't being a jerk. 🏈

Cole Valor and Dublin Locke have a smidgen of history.  I love that she and her bestie have dubbed it the kiss to end all kisses.  Every time it's mentioned, I think of a more innocent time and the power of a kiss, even if they get downright dirty. 

-- Book quote 
The kiss isn’t soft. It isn’t sweet. It’s heat and precision, like he knows exactly what he’s doing and isn’t bothering to hold back. 
-- Dublin Locke 

Not everything is roses, but I love how they step up for one another when things get tough.  Whether it's bringing Bali to the living room or providing shelter from a paparazzi storm, they show up in big and little ways that make me fall in love with them a little more each time. 

I listened to the audio book.  The narrators, Christian Alexis and Mariana Olmeda, are delightful in duet.  I really enjoyed listening to them!  🎧🧑🎧

Story:  4.5 stars
Narration:  4.5 stars 
Listening Speed:  1.8x 

H = 24; h = ~27

>TROPES & TRIGGERS:<
πŸ’‹ One night stand
🏈 Football romance
πŸ’ž Second chance
🎁 Unprotected couplings 
πŸ’£ Enemies-to-lovers 
❀️ Found family
πŸ”₯ Open-door steamy scenes 🌢
🩢 Childhood abuse that carries into adulthood
πŸ• First person, dual POV
@quinnreed.bsky.socialSep 9, 2026, 4:35 AM

✨️ REVIEW ✨️

ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE & MALICE: Queens & Heathens bk 3 by #JennPlummer, narr by #KeturahQuinn & #CadenHart 4🌟

Need a whole bk that = energy of the opener πŸ₯΅

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πŸŒΆπŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ“šπŸŽ§ #books #romancelandia #romance #bookreview #bookrecs #goodread #steamyreads #MCromance #pfp

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Title: All's Fair in Love & Malice, Queens & Heathens vol 3

Author: Jenn Plummer 

Duet narration by: Caden Hart & Keturah Quinn 


*****Book review*****

>His Light<

THAT is one helluva way to open a book. I wasn't prepared for it, but I certainly am enjoying it! Malice definitely has my vote - whatever we're voting on. πŸ₯΅

Crew (Malice, Mal) Lawson & Monroe (Roe, Pixie) St James are so very opposite each other, but I love how they just fit. It's also adorable when he completely softens for her. Sure, the stalking is a little weird, but the sweet gestures are almost enough to get me to overlook that one... socially frowned upon habit. πŸ˜„

-- Book quote
"Surviving is the hardest thing any of us will ever do."
-- Monroe St. James

Darkness falls upon the club. I do respect their eye for an eye philosophy even if their methods for meting out justice are a bit much on occasion.  Of course, it mixes well with Malice, who lives up to his road name.

For as dark as it can be, there are so many light and funny moments to provide a terrific balance. Be it bowling, meeting the respective families, or some light flirting with the women who make some of their favorite foods, these are the times that really show the characters' depths. 🩷🩷🩷 I won't even go into the smexy times that add another layer of fun. πŸ˜‰πŸŒΆ

Prior reading isn't necessary. There are references to the earlier books, but it's nothing that should stop one from enjoying it. I've only read one of them, so I'm speaking from experience.

I listened to the audio book. The narrators, Keturah Quinn & Caden Hart, are marvelous in duet & great for these characters!

Story:  4 stars
Narration:  4.5 stars
Listening Speed:  1.7x

H = 20s?; h = 28

>TROPES & TRIGGERS:<
πŸ–€ Dark romance
☠️ Touch her and die
πŸ’ She calms/heals his soul
🏍 MC romance
🎁 Unprotected couplings
❀️ Found family
πŸ”₯ Open-door spicy scenes 🌢
☠️ Graphic violence / death
πŸ’ V-card retired
πŸ’« He's pierced! πŸ‘…πŸ‘ƒπŸ†βž•
πŸ’₯ MMF βš”οΈ
🌢 Sex dung…
@judyfaylondon.bsky.socialSep 8, 2026, 7:37 PM

#amazon #goodread
#TimeTravel #Western #Romance #timerift #ruggedgunslinger #ruggedcowboy

#Booksky

@skin-love.bsky.socialSep 8, 2026, 10:21 AM

What School Should Have Taught You: bit.ly/4dh5fXp The #Habits, Money Skills, #Mindset, and Adaptability You Need for a World That Won't Stand Still #tuesday #holidays #lifelessons #goodread #bookworm

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@the-book-girl.bsky.socialSep 8, 2026, 6:21 AM

Interesting and informative #goodread alert:

@bethbarany.bsky.socialSep 7, 2026, 8:00 PM

Into the Black, Book 1 in the Janey McCallister Mystery series now on Hoopla. CSI in space! Detectives, crime, space station! tinyurl.com/4y5j5zey #goodread

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@ekim1964.bsky.socialSep 7, 2026, 7:51 AM

#books
#GoodRead

Still reading through this ! I’m enjoying it greatly. I would recommend even though I’m only half way through, so that is a very good sign it’s worth it.

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@jasmith-1.bsky.socialSep 6, 2026, 5:48 PM

Need a #goodread

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