Audiobook Review: Goode Tidings (Serendipity and Shenanigans Series) by Jennifer Millikin, narrators Hannah Chiclana and Aaron Donahue

 

Blurb: 

From Amazon Charts bestselling author Jennifer Millikin comes a new cozy, laugh-out-loud romance.

Callum Goode, the grumpy creator of the beloved website Goode Tidings, never planned on unlawfully occupying the abandoned lakeside cabin where he spent summers as a child. But after a painful and humiliating betrayal, he trades the city for a secluded life in the mountains. There he finds peace, solitude, and a hot tub—which is where Callum happens to be when Eden Madigan and her teenage son wander onto his property claiming the cabin is theirs for the next year.

Seeking space from the newcomers, Callum moves into the small backyard office. Eden might be beautiful and funny, but she's also the no-filter ex-wife of Callum's former stepbrother, making her totally off-limits.

Callum appears to be all scowls and ruggedly handsome, but Eden knows there's more to him. She's determined to peel back his layers, but what she's really doing is getting under his skin in a way neither of them expected.

Eden maintains that bringing Callum coffee every afternoon is just a simple kindness. Callum claims he was only offering a friendly ear when Eden was upset. But the way Callum has been showing up in town wearing an uncharacteristic smile on his face says otherwise.

With tentative touches lingering, and lengthy glances heating up, Callum's grasp on his control begins to slip.

And when the tension finally snaps? There's no going back.

Amazon: Amazon.com: Goode Tidings: A single mom, small town romantic comedy (Serendipity & Shenanigans) eBook : Millikin, Jennifer: Kindle Store

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My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars for me. I did find this story to be full of love, wit, and complications. Eden was trying to straighten out her life after work issues. I loved her relationship with her son, which felt like true teen-mom interactions. Eden was smart yet felt like she had low self-esteem at times. Enter her first glimpse of Callum, a very entertaining scene. He was a bit of a grouch, loner, with his own family issues. I loved how he stepped up with Oliver and Eden. He was protective and pushed her when she needed it. How things worked out in the end brought tears to my eyes. Enjoyable read.
Hannah Chiclana and Aaron Donahue brought the humor, love, and tension to the story with their narration. They helped me enjoy this story.

I received an audiobook through Valentine PR, and this is my unsolicited review.

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Fire up your engines and dive into RIPPED, where iron-willed bikers live and love by their own merciless laws. Possessive, lethal, and fiercely loyal to their own, these outlaws will stop at nothing to defend what's theirs, no matter the cost. 

Then scale the wild heights in RUGGED, and try not to fall for the hard-working men who brave the harshest terrain to carve out a living on their own terms. Armed with endless grit and stoic devotion, these relentless protectors know exactly how to shelter the women they love from any storm.

Featuring overlapping storylines, shared small towns, and crossover characters, this pulse-pounding double anthology proves that whether a man works the land or builds an empire, he will give everything he has for the one who holds his heart. 

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Preorder: Rebel Moon (Christmas Cowboy at Crescent Moon Ranch #2) by Tess Thompson

Rebel Moon 

by Tess Thompson 

Releases on September 29th!

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She made him a star. He'll never forgive her for it.

Knox Hartley cares about one thing: the music. As lead guitarist for Jack Wilder — the best in the business, and everybody knows it — the songs were always supposed to be enough on their own. Then Madeleine Price got hold of them. For ten years she’s been the band’s publicist: brilliant, untouchable, and the reason they’re everywhere — packaging the music, selling it, turning something honest into product with her fingerprints on every platinum record.

To Knox, she took the one thing that was pure and handed it to the machine. He resents all of it. He resents her most of all.
What Knox doesn’t know is what it cost her to become the woman he can’t stand.

Madeleine built herself from nothing — reinvented a poor girl from nowhere into the sharpest publicist in country music, one flawless version of herself at a time, long before she ever met Jack and the band. The polish is armor. The control is survival. And the one thing she can’t afford is for anyone to see the girl underneath — least of all the man who’s spent a decade looking at her like she’s the enemy.

Now they’re both stuck at the most public wedding of the year: a monthlong Christmas celebration at Crescent Moon Ranch, where the bride keeps seating them together and there’s nowhere to hide from the one person who gets under her skin like no one else.

But a Montana December has a way of wearing down the oldest defenses. Beneath ten years of sharp words and slammed doors, Knox starts to catch glimpses of who Madeleine really is — and a secret she’s guarded since long before the band. She isn’t the woman he decided she was. She never was. And the more he sees, the more he wants the one person he swore he’d never forgive.

Enemies. Opposites. The worst possible person to want.

And the last person either of them planned to fall for.

A closed-door enemies-to-lovers romance. Forced proximity, a heroine with a secret, and ten years of simmering resentment that was never really hate.

 

Release: A Very Grumpy Green Beret (Wolf Valley: Grumps #18) by Shaw Hart

 

A Very Grumpy Green Beret 

by Shaw Hart 

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I only needed a place to hide. I didn’t expect the town’s grumpiest Green Beret to decide I was his.

Perry
I came to Wolf Valley to disappear.
So, the last thing I wanted was attention, especially not from the towering, scarred, permanently scowling man who lives in the cabin at the edge of town.
Luca Kane.
He barely speaks, barely smiles, and somehow always knows when something’s wrong.
When my tire blows on a deserted road, he’s there.
When a stranger asks too many questions, he’s suddenly at my side.
When my past comes creeping too close, he steps in without hesitation.
He fixes things I never asked him to, protects me like it’s instinct, and looks at me like he already knows all my secrets.
And that terrifies me, because I didn’t come here to fall in love, and I definitely didn’t come here to belong to a man like him.

Luca
I left the military to be alone.
No more noise, chaos, or attachments.
Then Perry walks into town with haunted eyes that she tries to hide behind a smile.
The second I look at her, something inside me locks into place.
She says she’s fine, but I know that’s a lie.
She jumps at shadows, sleeps with the lights on, and flinches like she expects the world to hurt her again.
Not on my watch.
Whatever she’s running from will have to come through me.
And that won’t end well for them because I didn’t survive war just to lose the woman who owns my heart.
And she is mine.
Whether she’s ready to admit it or not.

Release: Devil's Snare (Grave Prowlers MC: Deathrock, CA #1) by Nikki Landis

Devil’s Snare

Series: Grave Prowlers MC: Deathrock, CA

by Nikki Landis

Release: September 19, 2026

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Genre/Tropes:

• MC Romance

• Obsessed, Possessive, unhinged outlaw

• Found family

• Paranormal twist

• Dark romance

• Hurt/comfort

• Morally gray

• Forced proximity

• Revenge

• Meet-cute in a cemetery

• Touch her & die 

Blurb: 

Danger. Unsolved homicides. Deadly secrets.

Never walk in a cemetery alone at night, especially in a little town called Deathrock...

Cinerator never expected to find an ol’ lady or a woman who could bring him to his knees. When he meets Gwen in a graveyard at midnight, he knows she’s the one. But Gwen is grieving a murdered sister and isn’t looking for another guy who’ll break her heart.

Except there’s no denying the chemistry between them. A pull that neither can explain. It’s rooted in something ancient, just like Cinerator and his club. Secrets long buried are exposed, risking the one woman he can’t live without.

When danger collides with his need to keep Gwen safe, is he willing to do anything to protect her, even if it could kill him?

Devil's Snare is the first book in the GPMC: Deathrock, CA chapter, with a paranormal romantic twist and an obsessed, possessive, unhinged outlaw who lives by two codes: no one fucks with his club, and nobody touches what belongs to him. This is a dark romance.

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In the Series (PreOrder)

Hell’s Hollow - releasing February 26, 2027

Amazon Universal: https://mybook.to/HellsHollow_GPMC

Author Bio: 

Nikki Landis is a romance enthusiast, tea addict, and book hoarder. She's the USA Today Bestselling Author of over fifty novels, including her widely popular Tonopah, NV RBMC series. She writes wickedly fierce, spicy romances featuring dirty talkin' bikers, deadly, possessive reapers, wild bad boys, and the feisty, independent women they love. She's a mom to six sons, two of them Marines. Books are her favorite escape. Nikki also writes steamy alien and monster romance under the pen name Synna Star.

Social Media Links:

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

An interesting start to a new series. I loved the paranormal aspect, different that expected. There was emotional pain, danger, secrets, and plenty of steam. Cin's patience and control of himself was intense, and he didn't just jump into bed. Gwen accepted everything with little question. She was adventurous, caring, and very trusting with others. I look forward to more in this series to see how all the other MC brothers react to finding "the one". Loved it.

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Romantic Suspense

Single Dad Hero

Small-Town / Island Romance

Forced Proximity

Family Secrets & Conspiracy

 

Some secrets are buried deep. On Sea Smoke Island, digging them up could cost you everything...including your heart.

Heather McPhee swore she'd keep her distance from Sea Smoke Island—she escaped the reputation of the “messy McPhees” and intended to keep it that way. But when her best friend and podcast co-host vanishes after uncovering a bombshell story on the remote Maine island, Heather has no choice but to go back.

Luke Carmichael also thought he left the drama of his powerful family behind. Banished from their elite resort and raising his daughter on his own, the island constable prefers a quiet life. Until Heather storms back into town, stirring up old ghosts.

As they investigate Gabby's disappearance, Heather and Luke uncover a generations-old conspiracy tied to the elite Carmichael resort, one someone will kill to protect. And as sparks fly between the messy McPhee and the renegade Carmichael, they'll have to decide what's worth risking—the truth, their lives… or their hearts.

Because on Sea Smoke Island, some secrets refuse to stay buried. And the truth always comes to light. 

Narrator Reveal: Beck (Double U Ranch #2) by Jessica Peterson, narrators Savannah Peachwood and Sean Crisden

Author Jessica Peterson has revealed the narrators for Beck!

Narrated by: Sean Crisden and Savannah Peachwood

Releasing January 12, 2027 

She wasn’t supposed to come back broken.
She definitely wasn’t supposed to find him waiting.
And she absolutely wasn’t supposed to want the life she left behind.

Posey Adkins has built a career out of knowing what she wants—what tastes right, what sells, what’s worth a second look. As a writer and food critic, she’s made a name for herself one sharp review and recipe at a time. But when her carefully ordered life cracks wide open, there’s only one place she can think to run: the small Texas town of Hartsville, where memories she’s spent years avoiding are alive and well.

Especially the one named Beck.

Beck Wallace never did learn how to forget Posey. Not the summer she came to Hartsville grieving her mama. Not the night they gave each other everything, knowing morning would still come with goodbye. She had a future waiting in New York, and his was rooted in the family ranch that had been theirs for generations.

Now Posey is back, and Beck isn’t the boy she left behind. He’s built something of his own—a thriving restaurant, a place on the ranch, a life he’s proud of. The only thing missing is the woman who taught him to live well and love hard.

This time around, Beck isn’t interested in almost. He’s ready to fight for Posey and for their second chance. Most of all, he’s ready to show her the dreams she’s been chasing have perhaps been here all along.

BECK is the second book in the all new Double U Ranch Series. Coming January 2027!

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Cover Reveal and Preorder: Coaxing Katie (Whiskey and Roses #5) by Cassie Colton

Coaxing Katie 

by Cassie Colton 

Releases on October 20th!

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Five years after losing his wife and child in a tragic car accident, Caden “Spider” Renner has resigned himself to a life of grief. Returning to Texas to help care for his ailing mother, he joins Serenity Securities’ Texas team, hoping to earn the money needed for her mounting medical expenses. The last thing he expects is a mission that will take him across the ocean and straight into chaos with a fiery redhead.

When Victoria Rostov asks for a personal favor, Spider is sent to Ireland to locate Kate Brynes. A woman who vanished while honoring her late husband’s final wish to provide medical care to those who need it most. Kidnapped and desperate to survive, Kate trusts no one, especially the rugged Texas cowboy claiming he's there to rescue her.

As bullets fly and betrayal closes in, Spider is injured protecting her, forcing Kate to risk everything to keep them both alive. Fleeing from Ireland to Embers, Texas, their growing attraction becomes impossible to ignore. Haunted by loss, bound by promises, and pursued by ruthless enemies, Spider and Kate must decide whether to remain prisoners of the past or risk their hearts for a second chance at love.

 

Meet the Characters: Mistletoe All the Way by Lauren Blakely

Turning a grumpy cowboy veterinarian into Mr. Holiday? Challenge accepted.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes a spicy, standalone holiday romance, MISTLETOE ALL THE WAY! This steamy, small town, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, opposites attract holiday romance features a grinchy cowboy veterinarian and the jolliest publicist as they tackle the town's latest Christmas competition together! Releasing October 6th in all formats, including the stunning paperback with beautiful mistletoe and holly sprayed edges, find out more about the characters and pre-order your copy today!

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About MISTLETOE ALL THE WAY (Coming 10/6/2026):

She wants to make him Mr. Holiday. He wants to stay a certified Grinch. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely comes a small-town spicy holiday romance about a guarded cowboy veterinarian and a Christmas-loving optimist who team up for a town holiday competition.

Dr. Noah Lennox lives by three holiday rules—avoid his hometown, cheerful people, and Christmas itself.

But when his beloved grandfather announces he’s retiring and handing the cherished sleigh-ride farm to either Noah or his slick cousin Stephen, the first rule goes out the window. Back home in Evergreen Falls, the veterinarian vows to fight for the farm that means everything to him. The problem is, the town doesn’t exactly welcome its resident Scrooge with open arms.

Except for one very charming holiday enthusiast. Eloise Langston, a sunny tourism bureau hopeful, needs a win to land her dream job—and to pay the rent. Her holly jolly plan? Turn the broody, broad-shouldered grump into a festive front-runner to help the town’s Mr. Holiday Competition draw record crowds.

Transforming a camera-shy cowboy vet into a small-town sweetheart isn’t exactly in her job description—but neither is falling for him.

Soon, Noah and Eloise find themselves tangled in twinkle lights, fake kisses, and one very real attraction. But with the farm’s future at stake, Stephen’s scheming, and Eloise’s career on the line, there’s a blizzard of reasons to put their feelings on ice.

Or will they fight to turn their holiday fling into forever under the mistletoe?

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ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party. 

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Teaser: Mechanic's Christmas Match (Trinity Falls Sweet Romance - Village Christmas #2) by Clara Pines

Mechanic's Christmas Match by Clara Pines releases on October 6th!

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Available on Kindle Unlimited

What happens when a lonely mechanic falls for the matchmaker trying to brighten his Christmas?

Rory Dunn moved to Trinity Falls last year for a fresh start, close to the only family he has. After years of fixing up motorcycles while trying to dodge a gang in the city, he’s relieved to have a good job at a repair shop in a tight-knit small town where everyone knows his name.

The only problem he can’t seem to solve is the way he feels about Ana Gutierrez, the owner of the local dress shop. Rory’s heart aches every time he catches sight of Ana. But she has a busy life she shares with her mother and the three-year-old nephew she adopted last winter.

Besides, with his unhappy past, Rory isn’t sure he’s worthy of being her man.

So, when Ana tries to set him up with a friend, Rory decides to go along with it. After all, it’s an excuse to spend more time with Ana and her family. And besides, the woman Ana has in mind won’t actually fall for him—he’ll make sure of that.

But as the holiday season kicks into gear, Rory, Ana, and adorable Theo start to spend more time together, and Rory starts to wonder if he can keep his feelings to himself. Especially when just about everyone in town seems to have big opinions about who this mechanic’s Christmas match should really be.

Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family – one clean & wholesome romance at a time. The Trinity Falls Sweet Romance: Village Christmas inspirational series celebrates the people who live and work in a small Pennsylvania town at Christmastime, and find love and meaning in the season. If you love no spice books with cowboys, single dads, found family, caring community, and slow burn romance that makes you smile and sigh, this is the series for you!

 

Ebook Review: Prey for Me (Feral Love #2) by Allie Oleander

 

Blurb: 

A thrilling and sexy wager between friends turns deadly when they discover they aren’t the only ones who are preying.…

No deity has ever compelled Caine Underwood to drop to his knees in worship like Margot Walker does. Ever since the Halloween when she played Red Riding Hood to his Big Bad Wolf, he’s been chasing her attention—and betting that he can build a haunt so terrifying she won’t make it through. Now, Margot’s single and Caine’s pulling out all the stops to win their annual wager, and he wants her for his prize.

Margot understands fear. Six years ago, she unveiled her televangelist ex-husband’s sins, and the situation turned bloody. Now, being hunted and devoured by Caine isn’t terrifying, it’s arousing...but the haunted house director isn’t the only one trying to scare her.

Taunting threats commanding her to confess, repent, and atone for her sins start arriving, and when Caine discovers a zealot from Margot’s past is stalking her every move, his anger is lethal.

There’s only one man allowed to haunt Margot...

Him.

Amazon: Prey for Me (Feral Love Book 2) - Kindle edition by Oleander, Allie. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars. I was not quite prepared for this story, but I enjoyed Margot and Caine as they finally realized their true feelings. Caine was so patient, years' worth of patience, to claim Margot. She was more hesitant because of her ex-husband, and her self-esteem was low. The open, steamy experimenting between them brought them closer. I loved the honesty, the acceptance of what felt right for them, and the support of friends. Their love grew despite the danger around them. Definitely a steamy read and worth the read.

I received a copy through Netgalley via Penguin Random House, and this is my unsolicited review.