Audiobook Review for Unfinished by Janice Whiteaker

 

The Bradshaw Brothers #2

Unfinished by Janice Whiteaker

Published:  April 24, 2026

Genre:  Second-Chance Romance, Small-Town Romance

 

Taken from Goodreads:  I didn’t plan to be a runaway bride.
But, standing in the church wearing white and borrowed blue, I realized I didn’t have a choice.
I had to start over.
Even if it meant living—and working—a stone’s throw from the man who doesn’t know he broke my heart a decade ago.
So I stuffed my tulle and tears behind the wheel of a borrowed car, mascara tracking down my cheeks as I made the drive to Willow Bend, Wyoming.
I thought I could handle having Tobias in my life again. Believed after everything I’d gone though, the last thing I’d want is a man’s attention.
But from the second he storms into my office, dark eyes fusing to where I stand, I know I’m screwed. All the feelings I tried running from are still just as close as they ever were. Just as real.
Just as raw.
But feelings aren’t the only thing chasing me.
The dangers of my past are barreling down, hot and angry. Ready to punish me by taking away the only person who’s ever really mattered. The only person who wants me just as I am. The person who will do anything to protect me.
Even if it means sacrificing himself.

My Thoughts:  I listened to this book instead of reading it, I really enjoyed the dual narration.  It was fun to have a male and female narrator.  The characters came to life as the story continued.  I found it easy to imagine the emotions that the characters were going through as the voices I was listening to were full of those emotions.

Tobias, holy… well hotness.  He is so alpha male but he realizes that Brooklyn has a history that makes her cautious.   He knows when to step back and let her work through her feelings and when to step up to support her.    Tobias and Brooklyn as a couple are perfect and I love that they had their second chance.

Thank you Hambright PR for an audio copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

 

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Available Now!! Revelation by Cleo White

 

Revelation by Cleo White is now live! Once upon a time, there was a princess locked in a tower, guarded by an obnoxiously attractive dragon with a superiority complex. Her crime, you may ask? A single, topless, crowd-surfing incident. Which was photographed, published by multiple news outlets, and “jeopardized” her father’s high profile election campaign. Faced with the threat of being cut off—and forced to rely on her non-existent life skills—the princess had little choice but to accept her punishment: house arrest at the family estate for the duration of the campaign. A campaign which will last eight. Freaking. Months. As if all this wasn’t terrible enough, the princess’s only company—the dragon—was even more unpleasant than the punishment itself. He hated her at first sight; most likely for the crime of being pretty, and rich, and way better than him at literally everything. Mean, condescending, and a total turd, the dragon seemed to want nothing more than to assert his authority over the princess. She believed—quite rightly—that being insanely hot doesn’t give you the right to treat people that way. It wasn’t long before the princess decided her only recourse… was war. Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited https://bit.ly/3OCruO7 Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4qPnRBW

Book Release for Match Penalty by Teagan Hunter

 

Match Penalty by Teagan Hunter is now live! I have two goals this season: 1. Win the Cup with the Seattle Serpents. 2. Get my wife back. I’ve always been the kind of guy who sticks to my vows. So when my wife asked for space, I let her walk away, hoping what we had built would be strong enough to withstand it. When she shows up three years later in Seattle, smack dab in the middle of the best season the franchise has ever had, I’m torn between trying to figure out my marriage and not letting my teammates down. I’ve never been one to shy away from a fight, and I refuse to start now. This time, though, it’s more than just a game on the line—it’s my marriage, and I refuse to call it quits. MATCH PENALTY is a standalone hockey romance novel. It includes a marriage in trouble (angst), second chances, first loves, discovering yourself, a very grumpy hero falling first, plenty of “my wife” moments, found family vibes, absurd group chats with teammates, and a happy ending. There is no cheating in this book. Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited http://bit.ly/3VKJPsV Special Edition Paperback: https://amzn.to/47UQZ4b Goodreads: http://bit.ly/4nxyJ6i

Release Blitz for Fire and Ice by Carly Robyn

 

Fire and Ice by Carly Robyn is now live! A spicy Fake Dating, Grumpy x Sunshine, hockey romance from bestselling author, Carly Robyn One fake relationship, a delicious dash of chemistry, and a recipe that's bound to get messy. Kennedy Caplan bakes the best cakes in town, but taking her business to the next level requires more than butter and grit. She’s determined to turn her dreams into something bigger, even if the odds—and her bank account—are stacked against her. Cameron Davies, NHL goalie and resident grump, has perfected the art of shutting people out. He’s content with his small circle, until life throws him off balance: a toxic ex back in town, teammates who won’t stop hovering, and a spotlight that refuses to dim. His solution is as practical as it is risky: a fake relationship with Kennedy—his sister’s friend and the one person he can’t seem to ignore. The arrangement gives her business the financial investment it desperately needs, and provides Cameron a buffer from his ex and overprotective teammates. But what begins as a strategic arrangement soon blurs into late-night calls and sparks neither of them can deny. And the more they lean into the lie, they’re forced to face the question they’ve both been avoiding: what if this isn’t fake anymore? Fire and Ice is a spicy hockey romance with heart, heat, humor, and a guaranteed HEA. This is the second book in the Boston Bobcats series and can be read as a standalone, although reading in order is recommended for the best experience! Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited https://a.co/d/h3MbB5a Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4qVtkbp

Release Blitz for Curse of the Tiger Prince by Heather D. Grace

 

Curse of the Tiger Prince by Heather D. Grace is now live!

Her father chose her husband. Fate chose her mate.

Her arranged marriage coming soon, Aisling will soon be trapped in a life of velvet cages and polished lies. Then a thief crashes into her world—feral, infuriating, and impossible to forget.

Fin is a tiger by day. A man by night.

A cursed, bastard prince with blood on his hands and a heart that still knows how to protect. His crew is a found family, bonded from their years as orphaned magic kids. In a kingdom that hunts magic, him and his ominous visions are the only reasons they’re still breathing.

But Fin tells her a truth she’s not ready to believe.

Aisling is his Twin Flame. His fated mate. And their magic combined is the only thing strong enough to break his curse—and stop the dark, great animal threatening the kingdoms.

If Aisling runs from her father’s command, she’ll be handing her kingdom straight into Morrigan’s black magic and destruction, though the arranged marriage to her son may kill Aisling anyway. 

But if she gives in to the bond burning between her and Fin…the very magic that should save him, may drain his life first.

Love was never part of the plan… Now it’s the most dangerous choice she can make.

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Meet Heather D. Grace

Heather D. Grace is a fast-paced, urban fantasy romance author, who loves to add a slow-burn romance. When she's not busy writing about tough as nails female leads and their alluring protective mates, she and her husband spend time with their 4 children and 6 fur-babies - spending time exploring the beautiful mountains near their home and trying to keep up with everyone's after school activities.

 

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Book Blitz for A Chatter of Bones & Baby's Breath by Suzanne Phillips with a GIVEAWAY

A Chatter of Bones & Baby’s Breath
Suzanne Phillips
Publication date: April 21st 2026
Genres: Young Adult

From acclaimed author Suzanne Phillips comes this compelling novella collection–gritty coming-of-age stories in narrative and verse that Kirkus Reviews calls “haunting and heartbreaking. . .an unflinching look at surviving trauma.”

A CHATTER OF BONES
Kaitlyn has come to rely on Olivia, the woman who rescued her from human trafficking, but is learning to trust her instincts and lean into her hard-earned strength. All of this will be challenged when a monsoon bears down on their remote spread, a mountain lion, flushed out of the surrounding hills by the weather, attacks, and human visitors push Kaitlyn to face her deepest fears.

BABY’S BREATH
Teen poet bares the geography of her heart and the “no care” foster care system as she mourns the mother she lost, releases dreams of reunification, and accepts that the only life she can live is the one in front of her.

Recommended for readers age 16+

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EXCERPT (Baby’s Breath):

TRAFFICK
The world is not safe for girls
Broken
Beaten
Forgotten
Sweetened
The world is not safe for girls
Not in twos
Or with mace
Not screaming for help
Or stony-faced
The world is not safe for girls
With pretty hair
Or pocked skin
With muffin top
Or perfect teeth
The world is not safe for girls
Not in your home or mine
Not in school
Or after
Not with two parents
Or none
There’s someone
Always waiting.
Stroked
Or snatched
Held by the hand
A picked flower
Sold
Bartered
Rented by the hour
Always someone waiting
In the shadows
Or under street lights
In the school cafeteria
At the family BBQ
A friend’s father
Favorite uncle
Colleague
Cop
Neighbor
Father
To prove
The world is not safe for girls.

Author Bio:

Suzanne Phillips is the author of YA fiction, the Nicole Cobain mystery series (writing as Emery Hayes), and upmarket fiction. For a peek into the writer's life and updates on book releases & events check out her website.

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Book Review for Our Extraordinary Summer by Lori Wilde

 

Hobby Island #2

Our Extraordinary Summer by Lori Wilde

Published:   April 21, 2026 by Avon

Tropes:   ️An exclusive southern island setting,  Sister story, ️‍Female athletes (golf!),  Second chance at love,  Sweet Magnolias and Virgin River vibes

Taken from Goodreads:  New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde returns to the enchanting Hobby Island with a poignant story about two estranged sisters who come together after the passing of their mother, featuring family, love, and one unforgettable summer—perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery.

Two estranged sisters. One final wish. A summer that could mend everything…or tear open old wounds.

Calista and Athena Dempsey were once inseparable until their father’s ambition drove a wedge between them. When a very public betrayal shattered their bond, Calista walked away from her family, determined to rebuild her life on her own terms. Athena stayed behind, shouldering the weight of expectations and guilt in silence.

Now, with their mother gone, the sisters are summoned to Hobby Island, a secluded retreat where their mother spent her final days, with one final come together and make peace. But the past isn’t so easily buried.

Especially when Calista comes face-to-face with Reid Thornton, the man who once held her heart and then upended her life. He says he wants to make things right. But can she believe him? And can she forgive Athena when the scars between them still run deep?

As secrets surface and loyalties are tested, Calista and Athena must make a pivotal choice. Will they honor their mother’s last wish and find their way back to each other, or let their shared past destroy what little remains of their bond?

My Thoughts:  This is my first visit to Hobby Island and I cannot wait to go back.   Every character was quirky and unique, whether they lived on the island or were just visiting.  Those that lived on the island had a little more quirkiness and they were the ones that I look forward to meeting again.  

Calista and her sister Athena come to the island to say the final goodbyes to their mother.   Their mother’s last request was for them to mend their relationship.   It will not be easy but if it can happen Hobby Island is the place it will happen.  I enjoyed that mending fences and relationships was not an easy thing.  It took time, misunderstandings and patience.  They took steps forward and backwards.   While mending their relationship, they managed to learn a lot about themselves, each other, and their family. 

Our Extraordinary Summer is a fun book.  The romance is sexy and sweet.   The characters are relatable.  The storyline moves at an even pace, sometimes it was a little slow, but it is worth reading every word.  

Thank you Avon for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review. 

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Meet the Author(taken from her website):  Lori Wilde is a New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 110 works of romantic fiction. Her books have sold over eleven million copies worldwide and been translated into 26 languages. Her Wedding Veil Wishes series inspired six record-breaking Hallmark movies, and The First Love Cookie Club was adapted as the Hallmark film A Kismet Christmas.

 

 

Spotlight for Aphrodite in Pieces by Lauren J.A. Bear

 

Aphrodite in Pieces by Lauren J.A. Bear

Published:   April 21, 2026 by Ace

Genre:  Greek Mythology, Fantasy

Taken from Goodreads:  Experience the myth and magic of antiquity's most alluring—and provocative—goddess as never witnessed before, in this gorgeously rendered, unflinching, and deeply vulnerable retelling from the author of Mother of Rome and Medusa's Sisters.

Two hundred years before the common era, Aphrodite surprises an itinerant sculptor with a shocking Hear my story, see me for who I truly am, and carve it into stone. Never before has the goddess posed for her likeness, and as the artist works, she shares pieces of herself.

Her greatest triumphs and most grievous mistakes. The truth behind the tales of her beneficence and vengeance. And the one epic romance that slips through her perfect fingers, time and time again.

Part memoir, part fantasy, and all heart, Aphrodite in Pieces begs the eternal, essential what do love and beauty truly mean? And can they last?

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Meet the Author (taken from her website):  Lauren J.A. Bear is a reader and writer, an educator, a troublemaker, and a fierce mama bear.

Lauren was born in Boston and raised in Long Beach. After studying English at UCLA and education at Loyola Marymount University, worked for a decade as a middle-school teacher focused on literacy and humanities. Lauren lives in Seattle with her husband and three young children where she enjoys crossword puzzles and being on or near the water without getting wet. She is the author or Medusa’s Sisters, Mother of Rome, and Aphrodite in Pieces

Lauren is represented by Jane Dystel of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret.

Release Blitz for A Vow Worth Breaking by Amy Cole

 

A Vow Worth Breaking by Amy Cole is now live!

Hensley Richard works tirelessly to balance corporate interests with humanity at Richard Companies, the global enterprise she and her brother inherited. When Hensley’s life is threatened, she flees toward France and hires the elite security team of Titan Group. 

Little does she know, she will get much more than the protection she expected.

Theo Rossi had always been a charmer, in the before times. After the destruction he’d caused his team, Theo made a vow, one that ruled his life. Rescuing an unconscious woman from the English Channel wouldn’t change that, he wouldn’t let it. However, he is immediately drawn to Hensley's strength and resilience. Unfortunately, she is now his newest client, and he has sworn to protect her, with his life if necessary. As Titan Group and Theo investigate the threats against Hensley and the danger around them escalates, their bond deepens, but is it enough to save them both? 

My job is you. Only you.

A Vow Worth Breaking is an adult romantic suspense for fans of brave women, protective heroes, and the adventures that bring them together. A Vow Worth Breaking is part of the Titan Group Romantic Suspense series, a collection of interconnected standalones that each feature an HEA.

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Meet Amy Cole

Hi friends! I'm Amy. I'm an 80's baby who picked up my first romance book putzing around an antique store when I was 11 and I've been reading them ever since. Behind every romance writer lurks a devout reader...and that's me.

I married my high school sweetheart after dating for 10 years. Clearly, he's slow on decision making...yet it's working out so there's that redeeming factor. We have two sons, teenagers now, who know everything, just ask them. We also have two black labs, and are still heartbroken over losing our cat. We live back in the Midwest, and in the middle of our hometowns so that we can raise our kids around our families. We live where we swore we'd never move back to and regret nothing about breaking that vow.

I'm a small-town girl who was fortunate enough to travel domestically and internationally for years for work (and for fun). I love to be outside, and give me a campfire at the lake, a ski run down the face of a mountain or a beach sunset any day. I love them all. Equally, please ask me where to eat or what to do in cities across the U.S. and France and I will immediately produce a 10-page itinerary. I love food and I love people watching. There really is a story behind everyone, and the journalism kid in me wants to learn them all. Don't worry, I'll make up some details to add an element of romance or mystery to every story.

I love my family, my friends, dogs, books, love stories, traveling, Murder She Wrote re-runs, sports, history, trivia and food. I'm kind of a smart ass, which I like to say is better than a dumb ass. You want me on your trivia team and if you read my books, I'll happily be your friend forever, just like a lab if you give them one treat as a puppy.

 

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