[22] The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez
Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy, saw on Kindle Unlimited, Kindle

Synopsis: It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and the last thing apartment neighbors Charlotte and Seth want is romance. She’s in self-imposed isolation after dealing with a stalker, and he’s freshly divorced and wary of trust. But when a disaster traps them together for several day, their defenses start to crumble.

Review: This short story was cute, enjoyable, and funny. It’s impressive that Jimenez managed to cover some pretty serious topics in so few pages and resolve them. I regret not listening to this, since Julia Whelan narrated it!

Recommend? Yes

[23] Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell
Fiction / Women, heard about from Stephany, audio

Synopsis: In the summer of 1999, editorial assistant Sawyer faces a lonely few months as her fiancé spends more time at work, especially with his too-close colleague. When she unexpectedly strikes up a friendship with the colleague’s boyfriend, Nick, their “summer Fridays” turn into a tradition of exploring New York together. As they push each other in unexpected ways, their weekly adventures become the highlight of the summer.

Review: I was immediately in to this story – I mean, what an interesting dilemma! Sawyer’s lawyer husband is MIA and likely hooking up with coworker, even though their wedding is in October… and Sawyer is sneaking around with that coworker’s boyfriend?! DRAMA. I was expecting a huge blowout and hard conversation but (SPOILER) that didn’t happen. I felt like it was all this buildup then not even discussed with a jump forward to two years later with little about what transpired. What a letdown.

Recommend? Hmm, not really sure on this one. I really liked it until the last 5%.

[24] The Favorites by Layne Fargo
Fiction / Women, saw my friend Bobbi rate it on Good Reads, Kindle

Synopsis: As childhood sweethearts and champion ice dancers, Katarina Shaw and Heath Rocha captivated the world with their performances, non-conformity, and ALL THE DRAMA. A decade after their last performance, a documentary rekindles public obsession. The story weaves documentary interviews with Kat’s account of their up and downs and the truth behind all the rumors that have followed them.

Review: This story had so many twists and turns, and I loved how unpredictable it was and how engaged that kept me. I loved the constant action and emotional ride. It was definitely a page-turner!

Recommend? Yes