Book Review: The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards
🐾🐾🐾🐾 – A chilling web of secrets that tightens with every page.
Review Date: September 12, 2025 | Release Date: September 16, 2025
The Wasp Trap is a deliciously sinister blend of locked-room tension and psychological suspense, set against the backdrop of a seemingly ordinary dinner party in a Notting Hill townhouse. What begins as a nostalgic reunion of six old friends quickly spirals into something far darker, as they’re forced into a chilling game: confess your darkest secrets…or face the consequences.
Mark Edwards balances past and present with precision. We’re pulled back to 1999, when this group—then young and idealistic—worked with a charismatic professor to build a dating website rooted in psychological testing. But what they created wasn’t just a love-matching tool. Hidden within was The Wasp Trap—an experiment designed to identify psychopaths. That summer, tragic events unfolded, and now, decades later, it’s clear those shadows have followed them home.
The beauty of this thriller lies in how Edwards plays with trust and paranoia. Each character feels vividly flawed, layered with motives and secrets, making you wonder not only what they’re hiding—but whether they could be a killer in disguise. The dinner party setting amps up the claustrophobia, while the shifting timelines give you just enough breadcrumbs to keep you second-guessing at every turn.
What I loved most was the way the story builds: not in big explosions, but in tightening dread. The game forces the characters—and the reader—to confront uncomfortable questions about morality, loyalty, and the masks people wear. By the final reveal, the tension snaps in a way that’s both satisfying and unsettling, proving yet again why Edwards is such a master of psychological suspense.
Atmospheric, cleverly structured, and relentlessly twisty, The Wasp Trap is a must-read for fans of Lucy Foley and Alice Feeney—perfect if you like your thrillers with sharp edges and secrets that refuse to stay buried.
Audiobook Review: Leave Before I Love You by Max Monroe
🐾🐾🐾🐾 – When escape isn’t an option, love might be the only way out.
Review Date: September 7, 2025 | Release Date: September 12, 2025
Leave Before I Love You is pure Max Monroe magic—fast, funny, and flirty, with just enough depth to make your heart ache in the best way.
Rich party girl Avery Banks has always had Henry, her brother’s best friend, filed under dangerous distraction. He’s chaos wrapped in charm—adrenaline-seeking, infuriatingly hot, and absolutely allergic to rules. For years, she’s ignored the heat between them, but when fate (and a very unlucky twist of events) lands them stranded together with no escape, avoidance is no longer an option.
What follows is a survival-driven, forced-proximity romance that crackles with banter and chemistry. Avery’s sass and Henry’s relentless teasing spiral into a delicious back-and-forth that’s equal parts maddening and magnetic. Their “fling to get it out of their systems” quickly tangles with actual feelings—something neither of them was ready for.
The audiobook narration heightens every ounce of tension. Avery’s sarcasm pops off the page, while Henry’s cocky confidence and unexpected tenderness feel perfectly brought to life. The narrators capture both the comedy and the vulnerability, making the island scenes especially vivid—you feel the crash of waves, the prickle of heat, and the quiet intimacy when it’s just the two of them against the world.
At its heart, Leave Before I Love You isn’t just about passion—it’s about two people daring to face who they are when stripped of the chaos around them. It’s witty, it’s wild, and it’s exactly the kind of escape-read romance fans of Max Monroe crave.
Book Review: Game On by Ki Stephens
🐾🐾🐾🐾 – Game On is a swoony, high-spice, low-stakes sports romance where a cheerleader and a quarterback learn that the riskiest play of all is falling in love.
Review Date: September 7, 2025 | Release Date: September 9, 2025
Game On by Ki Stephens is pure sports-romance catnip—playful, charming, and brimming with the kind of chemistry that sneaks up on you until you’re hopelessly invested.
Ella Davies didn’t cross the Atlantic for romance—she came to Nashville to prove herself on Whitland University’s elite cheer squad. Focused, determined, and refreshingly blunt, she’s sworn to keep her priorities straight. Hudson Fox, Whitland’s golden-boy quarterback, is equally committed to his own goal: a distraction-free season that ends in victory.
Their “no-strings-attached” agreement starts as a foolproof way to have a little fun without risking their ambitions. But with every stolen glance, sideline quip, and late-night moment, those rules get shakier. Ki Stephens masterfully captures the thrill of a slow-burn connection, weaving laugh-out-loud banter with scenes that hum with quiet vulnerability.
What makes Game On stand out is its balance—high spice paired with low stakes in a way that makes the romance feel both fun and satisfying. The sports backdrop adds excitement without overshadowing the heart of the story: two people figuring out that sometimes the best victories happen off the field.
It’s flirty, warm, and just the right amount of swoony—perfect for readers who want a romance that will leave them smiling long after the final whistle.
Audiobook Review: Resort Love by Samantha Chase
🐾🐾🐾🐾- 🔥🏖️ A fiery enemies-to-lovers romance with banter as sharp as the chemistry is hot.
Review Date: September 7, 2025 | Release Date: September 9, 2025
#Resort Love is Samantha Chase at her best—sparky, passionate, and filled with the kind of push-pull tension that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
Walker Bradshaw is determined to breathe new life into his grandparents’ old resort, turning it into a thriving luxury retreat. He’s all vision, confidence, and stubborn determination. Enter Harlow St. James, a fiery real estate agent who’s just as determined to see the property sold. Their first meeting—a wild, anonymous night neither expected—only adds fuel to an already combustible fire once their true identities are revealed.
The beauty of this story is in the balance: sizzling chemistry meets heartfelt conflict. Walker and Harlow clash over dreams, values, and legacies, yet every heated argument simmers with attraction. The banter is sharp, the longing is delicious, and the emotional payoff is worth every moment of back-and-forth.
Chase gives readers not only a romance brimming with steam and sass but also a layered exploration of ambition, family ties, and the courage to fight for both love and dreams. It’s addictive, funny, and tender in all the right places—making #Resort Love the perfect addition to your romance shelf.
Book Review: Not on the Menu by Eddy Twice
🐾🐾🐾🐾- 🍴💘 A witty, heartfelt romance that proves love is the best dish served off-script.
Review Date: September 7, 2025 | Release Date: September 5, 2025
Not On the Menu is a smart, simmering romance that proves the best ingredients in life are often the ones you never expect. Eddy Twice blends humor, tension, and tenderness into a story that feels both deliciously escapist and deeply grounded in emotion.
The novel follows two characters whose lives collide in a way that’s anything but conventional. One is structured and orderly, driven by responsibility and ambition; the other thrives in creativity and spontaneity, always ready to stir the pot. What begins as an inconvenient partnership quickly turns into something that crackles with chemistry. Every conversation feels like a verbal sparring match laced with attraction, and every quiet moment simmers with unspoken longing.
What I loved most is how the story balances banter and bite with vulnerability. Both characters carry scars and fears that make their eventual connection feel earned rather than rushed. There are laugh-out-loud lines, swoon-worthy gestures, and just the right amount of spice to keep the pages turning.
Twice also threads in themes of self-discovery—about taking chances, breaking out of old molds, and letting yourself savor life even when it doesn’t fit the “menu” you thought you’d ordered. The setting (and the food imagery sprinkled throughout) adds an extra layer of warmth and sensory detail that makes you want to curl up with a plate of comfort food while reading.
If you’re looking for a romance that’s witty, heartfelt, and just a little indulgent, Not On the Menu serves it up beautifully.
