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5 Star books you won’t be able to put down 🌟

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I’m a huge reader but I’m very critical against books. Every once in a while though I will read a book that is immediately 5 stars. Here are all of those books from the past year that deserve a shout out 🪻
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Romance

 
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Honestly the whole series is 5 stars
The Chase (Briar U, #1)
 
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I loved the mixture of ballet, lifeguards and family. This was a book club read and ended up being one of the best books I’ve ever read!
Variation: A Novel
 
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This book is a mixture of some of my favorite sports. She is a former ballerina, he plays professional soccer. I read it in one seating🌟
The Striker (B&N Exclusive Edition)
 
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With Taylor Swift references galore, this is a second chance romance that will make you want to bring out the vinyl and listen to it as you read. What Happens After Midnight is perfect for the Swiftie fan who enjoys references to songs from the artis...
What Happens After Midnight
 
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Say the word Hockey Romance and I am there! Hockey player x ballerina with a fake dating trope—complete with a strict no-PDA rule and the ultimate promise that they absolutely cannot fall in love. What made this story truly shine for me was the slow ...
Spiral|Paperback
 
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This is not only the saddest but also the best book I have ever read. My heart beats for Shannon and Johnny and it’s changed my life forever
Keeping 13 (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Boys of Tommen #2)
 
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I enjoyed Icebreaker but this sequel was even better than the original, which is something I believe doesn’t happen very often. Russ and Rory’s romance was authentic and watching them learn to grow as individuals while together was very heartwarming....
Wildfire (Maple Hills Series #2)|Paperback
 
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I really loved this book, it’s my favorite of Meghan Quinn’s ❤️
Till Summer Do Us Part (Deluxe Edition)
 
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Read this book in a single day! I laughed, I cried, I fell in love with the characters, this book has everything you could ask for!
Beach Read
 
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Loved it! Great characters, great chemistry, witty banter, and a perfect ending. I enjoyed following along as two hockey teams from rival schools mesh and become one team, watching as Gigi and Ryder worked together and fell in love, and then supporte...
The Graham Effect (Campus Diaries, #1)
 
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I didn’t think I would like this one as much as the first one because I couldn’t relate to Diana right away but once the story got moving, I really enjoyed getting to know her. Just like the first one, there’s more to this than romance and the situat...
The Dixon Rule
 
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I loved how included hockey was in this book as well. I loved Bailey's love and interest in hockey. Carter is an absolute simp for Bailey. He was a dirty talking, swoon worthy man and I loved him in this whole book. I wish Bailey's character had more...
Offside
 
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Beautiful book, beautiful story. The plot was so well written. Loved the characters and the spice. Book one was an amazing read but I could not put this book down. One of the best hockey romances I've read! 10/10. Can not wait to read more of Avery's...
Shutout

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I love this book so much it will forever hold a special part in my heart. It's such an easy read and is so straightforward with the plot. Despite all the characters, the author was so-so-so great at being able to distinguish them, I had no trouble re...
The Summer of Broken Rules (Collector's Edition)