4 Audiobooks To Borrow From Hoopla

I have really been making use of my library card and getting the most out of my Hoopla credits. The following four audiobooks are books that I picked up from Hoopla. I have to say I really recommend borrowing these audiobooks as I found something enjoyable with each listen. Also, side bonus — I am whittling away at my Netgalley queue by listening to these books via Hoopla. Also, my wallet is…

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Review at AudioGals

Review at AudioGals: Even if the Sky is Falling anthology.

I’m over at AudioGals with a review of Even if the Sky is Falling by Taj McCoy, Farah Heron, Lane Clarke, Charish Reid, Sarah Smith & Denise Williams, narrated by Adenrele Ojo, Soneela Nankani, Karen Murray, Marissa Hampton, Donnabella Mortel, Joy Beharie & Teddy Hamilton. Loved the premise and there were some real gems in the anthology.

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I waited eight weeks to get this book, and now that I have, I can’t wait to read it.

ARC Review: "Zora Books Her Happy Ever After" by Taj McCoy

“Zora Books Her Happy Ever After” by Taj McCoy Publishing Date: April 25, 2023 Genre: Romance, Contemporary, Fiction Page Length: 400 pages (electronic review edition) Synopsis: Zora has committed every inch of her life to establishing her thriving DC bookstore, making it into a pillar of the community, and she just hasn’t had time for romance. But when a mystery author she’s been crushing…

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"Mudd's Angels" review

Published in 1978, and written by J. A. Lawrence, who continued the episode novelizations after James Blish' death. I'm only reviewing the short novel included: "The business, as usual, during altercations". Since the rest are just the novelizations of the two Mudd episodes of the series. Usually, if Mudd is in there, I know it's going to be fun, and this was no exception.

Spoilers under the cut:

Starfleet faces a sudden shortage of dilithium crystals, and if nothing is done about it, it will soon become totally inoperative. So of course the Excelsior the Enterprise is tasked with the investigation. Kirk starts interrogating the miners of several colonies, and finds out they've made contracts to sell all their dilithium to suspicious-sounding companies: The British East India Company, The Yukon Fur Trading Company, The Great Western Railway Company... All the miners seem to have found strangely complacent wives as well. It becomes evident who's behind all this speculation, once all the fake companies can be traced to the same planet: Mudd's planet, where he was last abandoned among the androids.

Upon visiting the planet, they're met by Mudd (actually a Mudd android), and invited to the Taj Mahal he's built for himself in there. He has also produced a lot of Uhura androids (called Aruhus), because he liked her that much. Unfortunately for Kirk, Mudd hasn't done anything technically illegal, but they still have to chase him to solve the shortage. The real Mudd has escaped the planet in one of the many spaceships he built using the Stella androids, aptly named "The Interstella", "The Stella Sapphire", "Evening Stella" and so on.

After this comes some very crazy stuff. The Enterprise follows Mudd and his cargo of dilithium beyond the Galactic Barrier, the dilithium causes an entire galaxy to explode (not our galaxy, but still) and everyone is sent back in time, to a point before Mudd started his evil schemes. In the end, Mudd is sent to trial before a court of his own androids, who in the meanwhile have established an independent government. And sentenced for the crimes he has committed (though actually, he hasn't committed them yet)... Well, it's complicated. Time-travel shenanigans.

This is the first truly comedic novel I've encountered, and as I said, it's pretty fun, and there's lots of absurd, witty humor. One has to suspend disbelief at some things, like the Enterprise and its crew surviving the goddamn explosion of an entire galaxy. But given the tone of the novel, it's forgivable. And some sections, like the trial, drag a bit too much, but without becoming boring. There's also quite a lot of funny moments with Chekov. He's chastised by Kirk for being drunk. He's hypnotized by McCoy to explore his subconscious, since Chekov is believed to be the most similar to Mudd of the crew (the poor guy). And finally, he turns completely nuts while crossing the Barrier, channels his ancient Tartar ancestors, and kicks Kirk out of the Captain's chair.

Spirk Meter: 3/10* Or rather, Mcspirk. After the galactic explosion, Kirk wakes up and sees Mudd's mug in front of his face. That makes him conclude that he's in hell, and condemned to watch Harry for all eternity. But then he hears Spock's voice. And oh, suddenly there's a piece of heaven in hell! And then, McCoy comes into his field of vision, and it's twice the heaven! It's just a little thing, but well, take it as you like.

*A 10 in this scale is the most obvious spirk moments in TOS. Think of the back massage, "You make me believe in miracles", or "Amok Time" for example.

Most anticipated books May 2023!

 May 2nd 

Jana Goes Wild by Farah Heron,

Darke Music by Rosanna Leo

Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams

Sugar, Spice and Can’t Play Nice by Annika Sharma

May 16th

Whisky Business by Elliot Fletcher

The Garden of Lost Secrets by Kelly Bowen

Unladylike Lessons in Love by Amita Murray

The Rachel Experiment by Lisa Lin

May 23rd

Planes, Trains, and All The Feels by Livy Hart

The Duchess Takes a Husband by Harper St. George

May 30th

The Paris Deception by Bryn Turnbull

Even If the Sky is Falling by Taj McCoy, Farah Heron, Lane Clarke, Cherish Reid, Sarah Smith and Denise Williams

I managed to reach the halfway point for my 2023 reading goal of 150. Favorites this month were Mrs. Nash’s Ashes and Choosing Theo, which I didn’t expect to like so much because I thought it would be another IPB clone and I actually liked it way more than IPB.  Everything was from either Hoopla or Libby.  

A Rogue’s Rules for Seduction (Last Chance Scoundrels #3) - Eva Leigh

Blood Stained Teeth Vol. 1 Bite Me - Christian Ward

Blood Stained Teeth Vol. 2 Drip Feed - Christian Ward

Lick (Stage Dive #1) - Kylie Scott

Mrs. Nash’s Ashes - Sarah Adler

Saga #65 - Fiona Staples, Brian K. Vaughan

If Only You (Bergman Brothers #6) - Chloe Liese

Even if the Sky is Falling - Lane Clarke, Farah Heron, Taj McCoy, Charish Reid, Sarah Smith and Denise Williams* **

Choosing Theo (Clecanian #1) - Victoria Aveline

* = author(s) of color

** = main character(s) of color

Just finished Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell by Taj McCoy.

Loved the portrayal of community. The best part of the book was the friendships. In the beginning, the MC was focused on a revenge body, always felt like that was very male centric. Fortunately, the idea was dismantled as the book progressed. Great plus size and health rep, which was the reason I read this. Focuses not only on the physical aspect of health but the mental as well. Love how it empathize that it's more than losing weight. romance was mehh. The MC was down on herself a lot, it got annoying at times. ML was kind, his personality was good guy; very flat. Had a stupid third act breakup-ish. romance authors, please stop doing this. It's always because of something so dumb and blown out of proportion. Some of the dialouge read weird, mechanical. Had lots of "and then this happened" and "i did this next." Felt scripted at parts. Overall, I went into the book expecting something, and I got it. Wished that the ML was developed more, but I like it. Very cute and fun. 3/5

Read-A-Romance Month: More New Romance Recommendations

Summer Reading by Jenn McKinlay

For Samantha Gale, a summer on Martha’s Vineyard at her family’s tiny cottage was supposed to be about resurrecting her career as a chef, until she’s tasked with chaperoning her half-brother, Tyler. The teenage brainiac is spending his summer at the local library in a robotics competition, and there’s no place Sam, who’s dyslexic, likes less than the library. And because the universe hates her, the library’s interim director turns out to be the hot-reader guy whose book she accidentally destroyed on the ferry ride to the island.

Bennett Reynolds is on a quest to find his father, whose identity he’s never known. He’s taken the temporary job on the island to research the summer his mother spent there when she got pregnant with him. Ben tells himself he isn't interested in a relationship right now. Yet as soon as Sam knocks his book into the ocean, he can’t stop thinking about her.

An irresistible attraction blossoms when Ben inspires Sam to create the cookbook she’s always dreamed about and she jumps all in on helping him find his father, and soon they realize their summer fling may heat up into a happily ever after.

The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles

Abandoned by his father as a small child, Sir Gareth Inglis has grown up prickly, cold, and well-used to disappointment. Even so, he longs for a connection, falling headfirst into a passionate anonymous affair that's over almost as quickly as it began. Bitter at the sudden rejection, Gareth has little time to lick his wounds: his father has died, leaving him the family title, a rambling manor on the remote Romney Marsh...and the den of cutthroats and thieves that make its intricate waterways their home.

Joss Doomsday has run the Doomsday smuggling clan since he was a boy. His family is his life...which is why when the all-too-familiar new baronet testifies against Joss's sister for a hanging offense, Joss acts fast, blackmailing Gareth with the secret of their relationship to force him to recant. Their reunion is anything but happy and the path forward everything but smooth, yet after the dust settles, neither can stay away. It's a long road from there - full of danger and mysteries to be solved - yet somehow, along the way, this well-mannered gentleman may at last find true love with the least likely of scoundrels.

This is the first volume of the "Doomsday Books" series.

Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey

After losing her job and her fiancé in one fell swoop, Natalie Vos returned home to lick her wounds. A few months later, she's sufficiently drowned her sorrows in cabernet and she's ready to get back on her feet. She just needs her trust fund to finance her new business venture. Unfortunately, the terms require she marry before she can have the money. And well, dumped, remember? But Natalie is desperate enough to propose to a man who makes her want to kill him--and kiss him, in equal measure.

August Cates may own a vineyard, but he doesn't know jack about making wine. He's determined to do his late best friend proud, no matter what it takes. Except his tasting room is empty, his wine is disgusting (seriously, he once saw someone gag), and his buddy's legacy is circling the drain. No bank will give him the loan he needs to turn the business around... and then the gorgeous, feisty heiress knocks on his door. Natalie has haunted his dreams since the moment they met, but their sizzling chemistry immediately morphed into simmering insults.

Now, a quickie marriage could help them both. A sham wedding, a few weeks living under the same roof, and then they can go their separate ways - assuming they make it out alive. How hard could it be? There's just one thing they didn't account for: their unfortunate, unbearable, undeniable attraction.

This is the second volume of the "A Vine Mess" series.

Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy

Zora has committed every inch of her life to establishing her thriving DC bookstore, making it into a pillar of the community, and she just hasn’t had time for romance. But when a mystery author she’s been crushing on for years agrees to have an event at her store, she starts to rethink her priorities. Lawrence is every bit as charming as she imagined, even if his understanding of his own books seems just a bit shallow. When he asks her out after his reading, she’s almost elated enough to forget about the grumpy guy who sat next to her making snide comments all evening. Apparently the grouch is Lawrence’s best friend, Reid, but she can’t imagine what kind of friendship that must be. They couldn’t be more different.

But as she starts seeing Lawrence, and spending more and more time with Reid, Zora finds first impressions can be deceiving. Reid is smart and thoughtful - he’s also interested. After years of avoiding dating, she suddenly has two handsome men competing for her affection. But even as she struggles to choose between them, she can’t shake the feeling that they’re both hiding something - a mystery she’s determined to solve before she can find her HEA.

EVEN IF THE SKY IS FALLING – EXCERPT

Authors: Taj McCoy, Farah Heron, Lane Clarke, Charish Reid, Sarah Smith, and Denise Williams Publisher: Canary Street Press

Book Summary:

For readers of Bolu Babalola’s LOVE IN COLOR and Dhonielle Clayton’s BLACKOUT, a collection of six stories filled with hope, humor, and heat that explore the chances a couple may take when they mistakenly believe the world is ending; for fans of Love Actually and all the best 90s disaster films that end in a triumphant kiss, with stories by Taj McCoy, Farah Heron, Lane Clarke, Charish Reid, Sarah Smith, and Denise Williams. When the global threat of meteor showers – exacerbated by an increasing amount of space debris in our solar system – causes widespread panic, a world-wide siren system alerting people to significant threats is developed. The plan immediately hits a rocky start when the US accidently launches the siren during a routine testing without being able to signal the all-clear, causing people to take immediate shelter. Each of these 6 stories forces two people – strangers, colleagues, crushes, rivals – to take cover with one another, exploring what chances a person may take when they mistakenly believe the world is ending. Spoiler: it’s a lot of confession making and kissing. Filled with joy, heat, and emotion, this collection also seamlessly incorporates issues impacting people of color in an authentic and genuine way.

Author Bio: Taj McCoy is a law grad committed to championing plus-sized Black love stories and characters with a strong sense of sisterhood and familial bonds. Born in Oakland, Taj started writing as a child and celebrated her first publications in grade school. When she’s not writing, Taj boosts other marginalized writers, practices yoga, co-hosts the Fat Like Me and Better Than Brunch podcasts. Farah Heron writes complex story arcs and uplifting happily ever afters while pursuing careers in human resources and psychology. Her romantic comedies and women's fiction are full of huge South Asian families, delectable food, and most importantly, brown people falling stupidly in love. She lives in Toronto. Lane Clarke has been in love with books since the age of two. Her stories feature Black culture and big-hearted characters with self-doubts and big dreams, who—with a little laughter and good friends—can accomplish anything. She currently lives in Northern Virginia and works as an attorney in Washington, D.C. Charish Reid is a fan of sexy books and disaster films. When she's not grading papers or prepping lessons for college freshmen, she enjoys writing romances that celebrate quirky Black women who deserve HEAs. Charish currently lives in Sweden. Sarah Smith is a copywriter-turned-author who wants to make the world a lovelier place, one kissing story at a time. Her love of romance began when she was eight and she discovered her auntie's stash of romance novels. She lives in Bend, Oregon. Denise Williams wrote her first book in the second grade. That book featured a tough, funny heroine, a quirky hero, witty banter, and a dragon. Minus the dragons, these are still the books she likes to write. After penning those early works, she finished second grade and eventually earned a Ph.D. in education, going on to work in higher education. Denise lives in Des Moines, Iowa.

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EXCERPT: ALL THE STARS “Willy Song, we are leaving this base and heading to the station in eight minutes, with or without you,” Halley growled through gritted teeth into her phone. She hung up before he could respond. This is the last time I allow this joker off base before a mission. The dry air kicked up dust in the breeze, but the September heat radiated off the tarmac outside of a small hangar. Halley Oakes was one mission away from being promoted from a NASA senior communications specialist to project manager, and it all depended on the success of this team. Based on those she’d been assigned, Halley had her doubts that her promotion was any closer than it had been a year before. More than once, Song had put her in a bind that left her with egg on her face in front of her superiors. He could complete most of his job, but not before making matters worse. She was sure someone had been joking when she read the team roster days before. “I’m here, I’m here!” Willy jumped out of an SUV that hadn’t come to a full stop with a cloth grocery bag, clanging its contents in one hand and a mission binder in the other. “Man, I hope we have time for a pit stop, because I think I had some bad shellfish last night, and a three-hour ride with me could be unpleasant.” He scrunched up his nose, waving a hand in front of his face comically until he caught the arctic glare of his superior. His wiry hunched form straightened, and he pushed his floppy dark hair back so it wouldn’t fall into his eyes. Ew. “What the hell is that you’re carrying, Song?” Willy Song was the tech specialist that no one chose for essential missions. Between his inappropriate jokes, his constant need to overshare and his record for accidents, there was no way he should be assigned to this detail. Of course, tell that to the chief—Song happened to be his only nephew. Song hesitated briefly before a sly grin spread across his face. “Have you ever tried a peanut butter stout, boss?” He held open the bag by its handles to show off its contents—a six-pack of beer and a bag of pretzels. He practically danced with excitement; his feet tapping the tarmac to the beat of a rhythmless drum. “It’s locally made at a brewery here in Boulder. It’s supposed to be amazing, with subtle hints of chocolate and peanut butter.” He chef-kissed his fingers as his eyes rolled back. “Ew, no, and don’t call me that. I like Oakes just fine.” Halley wrinkled her nose. Beer was never really appealing to her, and adding peanut butter wasn’t likely to make it better. She smoothed her hands over a self-imposed uniform of black cargo pants, work boots and a thin V neck sweater with a small NASA emblem embroidered high on the left breast. Her curves felt understated in this uniform, and her thick halo of curls was pulled back into her standard “work attire” bun. She pushed the sleeves up her forearms, wishing she’d opted for something short-sleeved in this heat and running through the inventory of other clothes in her go bag. “Everyone else here, boss?” Song eyed the black Escalade loaded with equipment for the installation. “Glenn is already in the truck. We’re just waiting on Simmons.” Halley checked her watch for what felt like the millionth time. Jake Glenn, their systems engineer, always arrived like clockwork. Lynn Simmons, a part of the protective detail, usually beat everyone there and would nap until it was time to move. Where is she? “Simmons? I thought she got reassigned for that detail in Florida?” He shifted his binder under the arm holding his prized beer so he could scratch his head before unsuccessfully trying to smooth his wrinkled clothes. Halley’s head snapped in Song’s direction. “What?” she barked. A twisting sensation pierced her gut, and she blinked hard before staring at him with laser focus. “She was reassigned? Who is her replacement?” Song’s eyes widened as if he knew more. “Umm…” Halley snatched her phone out of her pocket to go through her emails from the chief. Surely someone would have told her that her team assignments changed. Sure enough, Chief Henry had emailed her while they were in the air on their Colorado-bound flight from Andrews Air Force Base, outside of DC. She scanned the email, inhaling a sharp breath when her eyes fell on the last name she wanted to see. Griffin Harper. Seeing the murderous glint in her dark eyes, Song retreated to the SUV as Halley’s cell rang. Shit, it’s the boss. “Sir,” she answered on the first ring, her tone devoid of emotion. “Oakes, I sent you an updated roster while you were in the air.” The chief’s no-nonsense tone was enough for Halley to understand that there would be no talking her way out of these last-minute reassignments. She assumed he came out of the womb scowling. “Yes, sir, I saw the update.” Her mouth formed a straight line. Protesting would just piss off the chief, and Halley was trying her hardest to advance in her career at NASA—something she’d been focused on since she started out as a summer intern in grad school. It had taken a decade to rise through the ranks and gain the trust of her superiors, first by becoming a specialist, and finally having “senior” attached to her title. Halley had built a reputation of reliability and strong leadership, and she could feel that she was right on the brink of advancement yet again. She could taste it. Complaining about assignments wasn’t something that many comms specialists could get away with while still being assigned to lead missions. Over the years, Halley had become the chief’s go-to specialist on the team; he relied on her efficiency and quick thinking. He especially liked that she didn’t bombard him with questions on how to get things done. Her initiative was a constant topic whenever he had to dress down a slacker in their unit. There were colleagues who teased her for being a favorite, but no one could deny Halley’s work ethic. “This won’t be a problem, will it, Oakes?” Usually, Halley’s commanding officer wouldn’t have any knowledge of her personal relationships, but she and Griff had a huge blowout argument in the mess hall the last time they saw each other—right after he’d sent the text that ended their relationship. She’d gone after him to give him a piece of her mind, and when he had nothing to say in response, she blew up. The chief and several other senior officials were present. Over a year had passed, but Halley had never shaken her frustration at being led on by a man who promised the world when he ultimately wasn’t ready for an actual commitment or even to communicate his feelings like an adult. Because of her outburst in front of the senior team, her advancement had slowed, as if the higher-ups were waiting to see if she would rally or unravel altogether. “Not at all, sir. We will conduct ourselves professionally and make sure that the system is installed flawlessly.” Halley stood at attention, her voice firm, even though her insides were swirling. “Good. Has Song arrived?” Of course, he had to check up on his nephew. Sweat began to gather across Halley’s smooth brown forehead as she cleared her throat. She whisked it away with the back of her hand. “He has. He’s already in the transport vehicle. We’re just waiting for Harper to arrive, and then we’ll head for the base.” “Good.” His voice softened slightly, as if he’d stepped away from the earshot of others. He was constantly surrounded by a team of people monitoring any number of projects and emergencies. “Now listen. Song looks up to you, and he could benefit from your guidance, Oakes. Make sure that this mission goes off without a hitch, yes?” The firmness of his tone indicated there was only one right answer. Being on the chief’s bad side could mean a six-month detail in a place no one wanted to go. “Yes, sir. We won’t let you down, sir.” The phone disconnected, and Halley bit her lip wondering whether she would be able to keep her promise. Her shoulders rounded slightly as she fell deep into thought. The chief’s nephew had already shared that he planned to sneak contraband into the station, and Halley’s emotionally unavailable ex was on his way to distract her and bring back all of the feelings that she never processed. She sucked her teeth, brooding over the inevitable. Sensing movement behind her, Halley’s back snapped straight, and she waited for the figure to identify itself. His smell-good cologne gave him away first. “Hi, Halley,” the voice behind her rumbled with a gravelly bass tone that reverberated at her very core. “Been a long time.”

Excerpted from Even if the Sky is Falling, “All the Stars” by Taj McCoy. Copyright © 2023 by Taj McCoy. Published by arrangement with Harlequin Books S.A.

Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy Book Tour – Until 05-12

@Versatileer Welcomes the Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy #BookTour @XpressoTours Blog Tours Tour Runs May 1 to 12, 2023

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Zora Books Her Happy Ever by Taj McCoy

Zora Books Her Happy Ever AfterTaj McCoyPublication date: April 25th 2023Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance“Doesn’t miss a romantic beat . . . McCoy expertly crafts a well-balanced love triangle between empathetic and passionate characters—and delivers plenty of comic relief in the form of Zora’s lovable matchmaking grandmother.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review A heart-pounding,…

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A heart-pounding, curvy romance about an indie bookstore owner who finds herself in a love triangle when she meets the author she’s had a crush on for years…and his best friend.Zora has committed every inch of her life to establishing her thriving DC bookstore, making it into a pillar of the community, and she just hasn’t had time for romance. But when a mystery author she’s been crushing on for…

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Welcome to Black History Month! Here's some recent or upcoming books on my radar:

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert

Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy

Serwa Boateng's Guide to Vampire Hunting by Roseanne A. Brown

We Are All So Good at Smiling by Amber McBride

Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury

The Black Queen by Jumata Emill

This Town Is On Fire by Pamela N. Harris

House of Cotton by Monica Brashears

Ride or Die by Gail-Agnes Musikavanhu

The Black Guy Dies First by Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark H. Harris

Spotlight Review: SAVVY SHELDON FEELS GOOD AS HELL by Taj McCoy

New #bookreview: SAVVY SHELDON FEELS GOOD AS HELL by Taj McCoy, a terrific love story and an excellent debut! @tajmccoywrites @HarlequinBooks #MIRA #romance #Blackromance #PlusSize #BodyPositive #SelfCare #ownvoices #DebutNovel

CLICK TO PURCHASE From the publisher: A sexy romance about a plus-size sweetheart who gets a full-life makeover after a brutal breakup and falls for the incredibly hot contractor renovating her home. Savvy Sheldon spends a lot of time tiptoeing around the cracks in her life: her high-stress and low-thanks job, her clueless boyfriend and the falling-apart kitchen she inherited from her beloved…

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