Audiobook Review: Unbroken (The Bradshaw Brothers #1) by Janice Whiteaker, narrators Maxine Mitchell and Austin Stone

 

Blurb: 

I came to Willow Bend, Wyoming with nothing but the clothes on my back and a secret.

It won’t be easy hiding morning sickness and swinging emotions as the live-in chef for a wealthy tech genius, but I’ll do whatever it takes to build a life for myself and my baby.

Because I’m in this alone.

For weeks I hold my breath, waiting for the moment I come face to face with the reclusive Titus Bradshaw and have to explain my… condition.

But when our paths finally cross, I discover why he’s hidden away from the world.

His scars are deep and far-reaching. A reminder of what he lost. Who he couldn’t save.

I know I should keep my distance, but Titus’s calm demeanor and steady presence draw me in. Make me want things I can’t have. Wish for a life that won’t be mine.

Because my future and his past are incompatible.

He’s been through enough. I won’t make him suffer any more.

But someone else might. Someone who’s keeping a secret of their own.

And they’ll kill to protect it.

Amazon: Amazon.com: Unbroken eBook : Whiteaker, Janice: Kindle Store

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This story started off making me cry then quickly led to witty banter, secrets, and feelings. I loved how Mariah was willing to move away from family and friends to prepare for her new future, even though she was keeping it a secret. She was talented at cooking, determined to have a clean environment, and very independent. Titus became protective of Mariah as he felt the attraction and watched her take over his house, recognizing her situation. Situations became a little more dangerous surrounding Titus and his brothers, and then Mariah. I had some tears at the end as well. A great story. I look forward to the next in the series.
Narration by Maxine Mitchell and Austin Stone did a wonderful job. They both made sure that they used different intonations to keep all the characters separate which added an extra dimension to the story.

This is my unsolicited review.

Ebook Review: Little Rabbit Wants the Moon by Lauren Kukla

 

Blurb: 

Little Rabbit can’t sleep. His brothers and sisters may be snuggled up beside him, but the glowing moon in the night sky has captivated Little Rabbit, and he wants nothing more than to reach up and touch it. But how can such a small rabbit reach something so far away?

Little Rabbit knows if he just had the special abilities of the night creatures around him, he could reach the moon. Possum’s strong tail would help Little Rabbit swing from the tallest tree. Bat’s wings would help Little Rabbit soar through the sky. Beaver’s sharp teeth and claws would help Little Rabbit build a ladder straight up to the moon.

But Mama Rabbit knows something Little Rabbit doesn’t—that being small doesn’t mean being powerless, and every creature has special gifts that help them thrive. With warmth and wisdom, she reminds her little one of the unique traits that make him an essential part of the forest family. Then she gently sends him on his own magical journey to the moon by encouraging him to close his eyes and dream.

This gentle bedtime story about curiosity, self-acceptance, and the boundless power of imagination is sure to help caregivers and their little ones find sweet dreams on sleepless nights.

Amazon: Little Rabbit Wants the Moon - Kindle edition by Kukla, Lauren, Markkula, Katie. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

B&N: Little Rabbit Wants the Moon by Lauren Kukla, Katie Markkula | eBook | Barnes & Noble®

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Google: Little Rabbit Wants the Moon by Lauren Kukla - Books on Google Play

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This was a wonderful story. I loved how acceptance of yourself was included in with the desire to be something else. Little Rabbit wanted to touch the moon. As he tried to find ways to get there, his mother kept pointing out his good qualities. The illustrations were very well done and beautiful. Definitely a wonderful bedtime read with a lesson.

I received an ARC through Netgalley, and this is my unsolicited review.

Ebook Review: How to Save a Spy (Duke of Lies Series) by Jane Charles

Blurb: 

As war wages in the Caribbean and preparations are made for a British invasion of French-held Martinique, Rhys McNaught is sent to the island to gather pre-invasion intelligence by The Lion Watch, a covert spy agency. Even though he is aware of the danger if caught, Rhys also enjoys living on a tropical island far removed from a gloomy and cold England, and the peace of being alone.

After spending the Christmas holiday with family, Miss Tempest Driscoll and her five younger sisters set sail from Barbados to their home in Dominica on a British cutter owned by her uncle. When their ship is attacked by a French brig and seriously damaged, the captain has Tempest and her sisters delivered to a Martinique beach for safety, where she is forced to find shelter for her siblings.

When Rhys returns to his home with gathered intelligence, he is stunned to find that six females have taken up residence in his home, a once-abandoned ramshackle hut beneath the shelter of the trees. He wants them gone but also knows that he must protect Tempest and her sisters until he can get them off the island before they are discovered by the French or the British invade and they are caught in the battle.

When danger finds them, Rhys is willing to sacrifice himself while Tempest must choose between escaping with her sisters or following her heart to save her spy.

Amazon: How to Save a Spy (Duke of Lies) - Kindle edition by Charles, Jane. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

B&N: How to Save a Spy (Duke of Lies) by Jane Charles | eBook | Barnes & Noble®

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Bookbub: How to Save a Spy (Duke of Lies) by Jane Charles - BookBub

Goodreads: How to Save a Spy (Duke of Lies) by Jane Charles | Goodreads

My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars. I enjoyed this story. Rhys was surprised when he found six females in his hut, where he resided while keeping an eye on French activity on the island. His disillusion with spying and his job had him completing this assignment so that he could head to his home in Antigua. He accepted that he needed to protect these women and children with possible war coming. I loved the antics of the children. Tempest was determined to protect her sisters, but she also took care of Rhys, even though the two of them argued on and off. A very wonderful story.

I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.

Blitz: The Statistically Unlikely Rebound (Grad or Die Romance #1) by Parker Elling

The Statistically Unlikely Rebound

Grad or Die Romance, Book #1

by Parker Elling 

Romance, Contemporary Romance

Date Published: February 14, 2026

Two fake-dating mathematicians create all kinds of chemistry in this forced proximity STEMinist romance for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Abby Jimenez.

Mathematician Daisy Zhang-Wainwright’s fiancé Ethan unceremoniously dumps her 29 days before she’s due to move cross-country to be with him and start a new university job. But Daisy’s always been stubborn, and she’s not about to turn down a postdoc at MIT over a failed relationship, so here she is, in a last-minute apartment with minimal furniture, no friends, and a dumpster fire of a bank account.

To make matters worse, her new downstairs neighbor is Professor Lars Berg-Anderson, Ethan’s academic rival, infamously cold and notoriously antisocial. Daisy has barely settled in when she discovers that not only is Ethan in a new relationship, it’s with Daisy’s new potential colleague… who is pregnant. Daisy doesn’t need her math PhD to work out that the two relationships overlapped.

So when the happy couple arrives at Daisy’s house-warming party, what can she do but impulsively suggest Lars kiss her? Lars might be MIT’s ice man, but he’s also objectively hot. But, the more time they spend together, the harder it is for either of them to maintain appropriate boundaries. Daisy’s not ready for anything serious and Lars believes relationships have an “unfavorable benefit to effort ratio”, so these two are definitely way too smart to get emotionally entangled in a for-show, completely fake, rebound. Right?

 

About the Author

I'm a blessed (but often exhausted) mother of four. I learned English by reading regency-era romances by the bagful, and when I ran out of escapist fiction that was exactly the type I wanted (usually lower stakes, usually lighter on the angst though sometimes I lean in), I started to write my own. I also publish children's books under Marie Chow.

 

Contact Link

BookBuzz

 

Purchase Link

Amazon

Books I Plan to Read March 8-14 plus last week results

 

Here are last week's results. I changed out When an Alpha Purrs for an ARC that I was sent, and I did start a second audiobook.

Ebooks:

Goggles by D. Williams - 5 stars

Chrome and Kisses by Nikki Landis - 5 stars 

The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives by Elizabeth Arnott - 4 1/2 stars

Snowed in with the Bikers by Nikki Landis - 5 stars

I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus Craig - 4 1/2 stars

Audiobooks:

It Seemed Like a Good Idea by Lauren Blakely - 5 stars

Unbroken by Janice Whiteaker - not quite finished.

Plans for March 8-14:

Ebooks: 

Audiobooks: 

How do you select the books you want to read? 

Check in next Saturday to see how I did.

Ebook Review: I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus Craig

 

Blurb: 

After a decades-long stint in prison, former serial killer Carol is looking to kick back and relax in her new retirement home...until a fellow resident drops dead and Carol has to prove she actually didn't do it this time....

Carol is delighted to be leaving her tiny prison cell behind to take her place in a luxury retirement home. She's hoping her past as a serial killer won't come to light so she can make a few friends and find some murder-free hobbies. But it's not long before a fellow resident—who happens to be a former police commissioner—drops dead, and Carol's true identity is leaked—making catching up over daily activities of bingo and baking rather awkward.

Just her luck, Carol soon realizes that the victim wasn't the only former law enforcement officer at Sheldon Oaks—it's filled to the brim with former cops, barristers, and government representatives, her newfound friends included. And everyone thinks Carol's guilt is a no-brainer, but she is ready to prove them dead wrong...without killing anyone, for once.

Amazon: I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home - Kindle edition by Craig, Fergus. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars. I found this to be an interesting and fun read with plenty of twists. Carol, an ex-con serial killer, moved into a retirement home. There, she learned how to make friends, showed that she could solve a murder with help, especially to prove she was innocent. I loved her determination to keep her past in the past and willingness to overlook how others perceived her. Trying to connect the two murders in these pages kept me guessing. I found the denouement convoluted and well explained, and the ending very intriguing.

I received an ARC through Netgalley, and this is my unsolicited review.

Blurb Reveal: Every Shattered Note (Heartbreak Mixtapes #3) by Claudia Burgoa

 

Every Shattered Note

by Claudia Burgoa

This one is definitely going to be a must-read!

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📅 Release: June 3rd, 2026

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Free!!! Starting Line-Up Hockey Anthology, limited edition only at Bookfunnel

 

FREE HOCKEY ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY!

Starting Line Up is a FREE limited edition anthology!

 

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Five bestselling romance authors. Five unforgettable stories. One powerful lineup.
 

Starting Line-Up brings together hockey romances from Elise Faber, Kim Findlay, Kate Meader, Jami Davenport, and Brenda Rothert—featuring NHL players navigating forbidden love, complicated pasts, unexpected families, and the women who challenge everything they thought they knew about life and loyalty.
 

These players know how to fight for the win on the ice.
 

But the real game is love.

Ebook Review: Snowed in with the Bikers (Feral Rebels MC #3) by Nikki Landis

 

Blurb: 

Who would have thought one snowstorm could ignite such a heated, life-altering night?
I’ve always been a biker princess. Forbidden. Off-limits. Protected by a ruthless bunch of outlaws because I’m related to more than one of the members. My father died defending the freedom to ride and live on his own terms, but it’s my stepbrother who ensures my safety.

Until a wild party where stolen kisses and drunken confessions suddenly expose long-hidden truths. There’s a reason I’m guarded so closely, and it’s more shocking than the three bikers willing to risk their president’s wrath as they unravel dark promises from the past.

Diesel, a tower of strength with his menacing gaze and brute strength, but it’s his talented tongue that makes me blush. He’s loyal, sinfully irresistible, and teases me with wicked words and carnal promises.

Revenant, a Marine veteran who prides himself on remaining cool, controlled, and focused. His gray eyes hold me hostage, but his calloused fingers show gentleness and passion I never expected.

But it’s my stepbrother Void who’s heated looks and threats against anyone who tries to touch me prove his thoughts aren’t innocent, and his intentions just might scorch us both. He’s an expert hacker and the only one willing to dive deep enough to uncover my real identity.

Suddenly thrust into a dark world I didn’t know existed, I don’t know what to do. But when a snowstorm hits, and I’m stranded, the three bikers brave the ice and freezing temperatures to rescue me. They notice right away that someone tampered with my car, and danger has found me despite the tight circle of protection. Now I have to figure out how I’m surviving and if it’s Diesel, Void, or Revenant who wants me. . . or if it’s all three of them.

SNOWED IN WITH THE BIKERS is a motorcycle club romance where the girl gets all the bad boys and doesn't have to choose between them to get her happy ever after. It's book 3 in the FERAL REBELS MC that consists of standalone romances with ongoing plotlines and interconnecting characters. There's violence, biker slang, forced proximity, and a small town romance with one wicked stepbrother, and possessive, protective alpha men who fall first.

Amazon: Snowed In with the Bikers: An MC Reverse Harem Romance (Feral Rebels MC Book 3) - Kindle edition by Landis, Nikki. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Bookbub: Snowed In with the Bikers: An MC Reverse Harem Romance (Feral Rebels MC Book 3) by Nikki Landis - BookBub

Goodreads: Snowed In with the Bikers (Feral Rebels MC #3) by Nikki Landis | Goodreads

My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

A quick and steamy read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Becca was attracted to Void, Revenant, and Diesel, but she could not abide by the secrets they kept from her. I loved her independence despite being protected by the MC. She knew that running away in a blizzard was wrong but wanted her space. I enjoyed the different personalities among Diesel, Void, and Revenant, each a complement to Becca. All the different nicknames they had for her were quite entertaining. Well worth reading.

I received a copy through Enticing Journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.

Release Boost: Night Light (Sea Smoke Island #3) by Jennifer Bernard

Night Light 

by Jennifer Bernard 

Available now!

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On Sea Smoke Island, secrets never stay buried—and the truth is never safe.

Every time Detective Tina Chen comes to Sea Smoke Island, two things happen. One, criminals get busted. Two, she nearly loses her lunch on the boat ride over. This time, maybe things will be different. She’s on vacation, for one thing. Mandated vacation. But what kind of vacation would it be without an investigation to keep her busy? Enter Marigold Olson, who hires her to locate the mystery man who ditched her at the altar. His trail takes Tina to the Lightkeeper Inn and a head-on collision with … her longtime TV crush?

Jack Finnegan is no detective, though he plays one on a long-running crime series. But since no one will believe him that his sister Jessie’s in trouble, finding her is on him. Why has she disappeared from their grandparents’ old cottage on Sea Smoke? Who was the man she was seeing? And why can’t he shake the feeling that something has gone terribly wrong? Teaming up with the hot badass cop Tina is a no-brainer, at least for him. He’s not the one with the crush…not yet.

On Sea Smoke Island, the connections go deep, and soon Tina and Jack are dodging bullets and getting drawn into a notorious unsolved murder. And that’s before they discover they’ve stumbled onto a secret more dangerous than they ever imagined. What is the truth behind Night Light? Can they unbury it before it buries them?

NIGHT LIGHT is an opposites attract, reverse grumpy/sunshine, romantic suspense set on the hauntingly beautiful coast of Maine.