Audiobook Review - ‘Illicit Illustration’ by E.L. Koslo

‘Illicit Illustration’ by E.L. Koslo
Narrator/Narrators: Theodore Zephyr & Madison Mitts
Series: Masked Men of Sage Springs #2
Published: January 7, 2026
Genre: Romance, Contemporary Romance
Format: Audiobook
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Narration: 🎤🎤🎤

Synopsis

Hatching Hazel

Being wildly attracted to my best friend’s little sister was kind of a nightmare. Especially when she knew every vivid detail of my very active sex life. When her best friend offered the opportunity to get to know her through a blind dating experiment where she won’t know who she’s talking to for two weeks, I didn’t hesitate to take the opportunity to show her who I was beyond all the miscommunication.

Resisting Reid

Having a secret crush on your older brother’s best friend may be fun in middle school, but in real life, it kind of sucked. Especially when he used the bar I work at as a hunting ground for his next conquest. But when I needed his help for a special illustration project, he might be the only man I could trust. It was too bad I was already falling for someone else’s words, or was I?

My Thoughts

Trying to get back into the audiobook groove, Illicit Illustration by E.L. Koslo was the right book to get me in the groove. Right away, the chemistry from Hazel and Reid was nothing short of amazing. The way E.L. Koslo wrote them, you could really tell that they have known each other for a very long time. I also found it interesting how you find out how Hazel got her scar. But what I enjoyed the most was seeing Reid really be head over heels for Hazel.

Another great thing about Illicit Illustration was that there really was no third act break-up. It was more of a misunderstanding, not a true break-up. And hearing Theodore Zephyr and Madison Mitts bring this story to light was a true gem. It was so enjoyable to listen to this story, and I couldn’t stop listening to it as I was enjoying it so much.

E.L. Koslo was about to bring a four-star story to life and be able to give it three chili peppers for the spice as well. This spice was so enjoyable that you will love the heat and beg for wanting more. The narration by Theodore Zephyr and Madison Mitts was done well as well and is getting three microphones.

Illicit Illustration is out now and available wherever you get your audiobooks.

I would like to thank Naughty Nook PR for the ARC Copy of this book. Getting the ARC Copy did not influence my thoughts on the book as they are all my own

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