All Booked Up, Melody Carlson
All Booked Up, Melody Carlson
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All Booked Up

Author: Melody Carlson

Narrator: Suzie Althens

Unabridged: 8 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/17/2026

Synopsis

When preserving precious memories means welcoming unexpected changes, Riva finds that her heart has room for so much more than she imagined.  Widowed empty nester Riva Owen lives in the Victorian house that's been in her family for three generations, but finances have become a challenge she can no longer ignore. Her daughter is pushing her to move, and after considering all her options, Riva knows selling would be the smartest course. But she just can't bring herself to leave decades of memories—and her cherished library filled with hundreds of books.  When she pursues an alternative—opening her home to women like her who need a room to rent—Riva is unprepared for the mix of personalities and peculiarities of her new housemates. She is even more unprepared for Marcus, the handsome and handy older brother of one of her new tenants. The possibility of finding love again feels overwhelming, even as her tenants seem to have romantic schemes of their own.  Warm your heart with a story of found family, book lovers, and a second chance at love.  A heartwarming contemporary romance featuring a bookish widow finding a second chance at love. This small-town rom-com about new beginnings makes a perfect read for your book club.

About Melody Carlson

Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books for teens, women, and children. Before publishing, Melody traveled around the world, volunteered in teen ministry, taught preschool, raised two sons, and worked briefly in interior design and later in international adoption. "I think real-life experiences inspire the best fiction," she says. Her wide variety of books seems to prove this theory.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alissa on March 20, 2026

3.5 ⭐️ I love Melody’s books, so I was very grateful to have a chance at reading this one early. While I didn’t love it as much as some of her Christmas novellas, I appreciated the deep Biblical themes and how there really wasn’t a romantic resolution for the FMC, Riva. Some things that frustrated me......more

Goodreads review by Berly on March 18, 2026

Contains an audiobook review and some possible spoilers. This is a kisses only contemporary story. I'm not sure if I'd classify it as romance or women's fiction. I was excited to read a book that had older main characters. As a reader in her 50s, it can be hard to find romance books that feature that......more

Goodreads review by Alicia (aliciasbooksanctuary) on February 26, 2026

OVERALL STAR RATING: 3/5 CLEAN RATING: 5/5 I loved the premise of this book - like a modern-day Golden Girls plot. A recent widow opens up her home to renters in order to make ends meet. Each woman has their own unique story and struggles. I would have loved to go deeper and learn more about this enti......more

Goodreads review by Chris on December 19, 2025

A delightful read for a icy weekend. All booked up by Melody Carlson is a lovely story about women learning what it really means to be to be friends, but also a family. Riva is loosing the house her and her husband owned. A quick suggestion gives her an idea, take in roommates. What follows is a rea......more

Goodreads review by Misty on March 05, 2026

A delightful story of forgiveness, second chances, and learning to live again. Enduring characters who find their way into your heart drawing out all the emotions. The eclectic group of women- Riva, Windy, Laurel, Fiona, and Kitty- although very different from each other, each have something to teac......more

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