Books I Couldn't Put Down 📚✨ — A binge-worthy list of stories that kept me up way too late! These are my absolute favorites that I'd recommend to anyone who loves getting lost in a good book. I mostly read romance, fantasy, and thrillers.
Sections
9
Romance
Thriller
Romantasy
Memoir
Taboo Romance
Historical Fiction
Romance
All the Feels 💕 — Sweet, spicy, and totally bingeable love stories that had me smiling, swooning, and sometimes sobbing. These are my go-to romance recs!
One of my first ever spicy books. And WHEW…. 🥵
Icebreaker: A Novel (Maple Hills Series)
Interesting concept for a book. 5/5. Loved it.
Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas
LOVED
Don't Let Me Fall: Kelsie Rae
Hot and tatted.. Need I say more?
Hawk: Bad Boy Single Mom Romantic Comedy
Soooo much better than the movie. *I did like the movie, but the book is still hands down so much better.
It Ends with Us: A Novel (1): Hoover, Colleen
A book that can make you laugh out loud and then cry a few chapters later. My emotions were all over the place reading this book.
Say You Swear (Boys of Avix, #1) by Meagan Brandy
The chemistry… Ooo baby. Yes, please.
Love Redesigned (Lakefront Billionaires, #1) by Lauren Asher
One word: HOT
Twisted Love (Twisted, #1) by Ana Huang
A comfort read. Sooo cute.
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
The book that made me go and buy all of Abby Jimenez books. 5 stars all around.
Books - Just for the Summer: Jimenez, Abby
You know its good when you read the whole book in 2 days.
Part of Your World (Part of Your World, #1) by Abby Jimenez
Emily never misses with a romantic comedy.
Funny Story by Emily Henry
Another hit by Ms Abby J
Yours Truly (Part of Your World, 2): Jimenez, Abby
Alli has a way of writing characters that makes you just fall in love with them.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
The miscommunication will drive you crazy, but you can't help but keep going. It keeps you hooked until the very end. You just keep rooting for them to figure their 'ish out.
A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner
I'm not normally one to love a holiday book, but this one hit.
Lovelight Farms (The Lovelight Series)
Smiling and kicking your feet vibes.
First-Time Caller (Heartstrings, #1) by B.K. Borison
Paranormal romance. Dark and hot with a twist.
Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger
Didn't know we all had a mask kink, but here we are.
Lights Out (Into Darkness, #1) by Navessa Allen
A brother's best friend / Frenemies turned lovers... Ate and left no crumbs.
Wild Love (Rose Hill, #1) by Elsie Silver
I've never laughed out loud at a book this much before. Such a relatable read too.
Rock Bottom Girl: A Small Town Romantic Comedy
I read this on vacation. It was def a vibe.
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
I sobbed.
Boys of Tommen Series by Chloe Walsh
Smash.
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
Thriller
Heart-Pounding Thrillers 🔪📖 — Twists, chills, and can’t-look-away suspense! These binge-worthy reads had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.
Dark and chilling psycological thriller.
Silent Child
People love to hate her, but this story was addictive.
Verity: Colleen Hoover
I read this in one day, need I say more?
The Silent Patient - Alex Michaelides
This one got me. I did not see the twist coming.
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
Dare I say this is one of my favorite Freida McFadden books?
Never Lie - McFadden, Freida: Kindle Store
Mind blown…..
The Locked Door eBook by Freida McFadden
The drawings in this book make it 10x scarier.
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
Not for everyone. Check the triggers! But I ate this up. Kept me on my toes.
Pretty Girls: A Psychological Thriller Novel
Wild.
The Perfect Son by Freida McFadden
Step 1: Get the audio book Step 2: Turn all of the lights on Step 3: Jump at every little sound because this book and narration is creepy AF.
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman
Some books just require you to get the audio version. This is one of them. Loved the podcast vibe.
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
WTF Freida…. You got me.
The Teacher by Freida McFadden
A wild ride
She's Not Sorry by Mary Kubica
I judged a book by its cover. What can I say? The cover is cool. Bought it for the cover, stayed for the story. A short read, but I was invested.
Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose
Welp, just go ahead and rip my heart out. CHECK TRIGGERS. This book is NOT for everyone. Was very hard to read, but still really good.
Saving Noah - Book
Not for everyone. I enjoyed it though. There are a lot of charaters in this book so you have to focus or you miss important details.
The God of the Woods: A Novel by Liz Moore
Romantasy
✨⚔️ — Magic, mayhem, and swoon-worthy romance! These are the fantasy love stories that completely stole my heart and had me binging chapter after chapter.
One of my first fantasay books. SJM never misses.
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A series: Book 1)
5/5 all of them. And if you say to read Assassin's Blade first just know you are WRONG. It goes 4th and IDC what anyone says.
Throne of Glass
The vibes? Cheifs kiss. Save for fall. It makes the spooky vibes even better.
One Dark Window (The Shepherd King, #1) by Rachel Gillig
These bad boys are THICK. You don't even notice when reading them though. I flew through them. Bryce is THAT girl and I love her.
Crescent City
My 1st shifter smut book. Hot.
Bride #1 - Ali Hazelwood
I love me a dragon book.
When the Moon Hatched (Moonfall, #1) by Sarah A. Parker
Who doesn't love vampires and a high stakes game?
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Cute little cozy fantasy read. Perfect for fall.
Spellshop #1 - Sarah Beth Durst
Dark, twisty and hot.
Nocticadia by Keri Lake
IDC what anyone says it is worth the hype.
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) by Rebecca Yarros
Hot demon daddy? Say less.
Her Soul to Take (Souls Trilogy, #1) by Harley Laroux
The witch vs the witch hunter, then they fall in love. Ugh. I love Romantasy.
Heartless Hunter (The Crimson Moth, #1) by Kristen Ciccarelli
Memoir
Real Stories, Real Impact ✍️ — These memoirs are raw, inspiring, and impossible to forget. Stories that stayed with me long after the last page.
I am not typically one who reaches for a memoir, but this one was so good - heartbreaking, yet good. It is especially hard for those of us who grew up on Icarley or have battled with similar demons.
I'm Glad My Mom Died: Jennette McCurdy
Taboo Romance
Forbidden & Addictive 🔥 — These taboo romances break the rules and keep you hooked. Dark, daring, and totally binge-worthy—read at your own risk.
Controversial, but I kind of loved it? The girl knows how to write spice.
Credence by Penelope Douglas
Ms Penelope Douglas does it again. Controversial, but hot. 🥵
Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas
Dark and twisty but I loved it! Check triggers before reading!
Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann
May have ruined cookies and cream ice cream for me, but it was worth it.
Butcher & Blackbird (The Ruinous Love Trilogy, #1) by Brynne Weaver
So so SOOOOO GOOD. Probably one of my favorite seires ever.
The Mind Fuxk Series
A bad boy? Yes, please.
Hawke by Jescie Hall
We love a taboo romance around here.
Priest (Priest, 1) by Simone, Sierra
Ouf. Right in the heart.
The Fabric of Our Souls by K.M. Moronova
Historical Fiction
Stories That Time Can’t Forget 🕰️ — These historical fiction gems transported me to the past with unforgettable characters, rich settings, and plots I couldn’t stop reading.
A girl knows how to rip your heart out. I should sue for the emtional damage. 5/5 would do again though.
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
A short read that makes you think.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Cozy mystery
Whodunits with Charm 🔍🫖 — Light, witty, and totally bingeable mysteries that feel like a warm hug with a twist. Perfect for curling up and sleuthing the day away!
Got this book to complete a Kindle reading challenge and was not disappointed.
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Fiction
Unputdownable Fiction 📚 — A collection of binge-worthy stories that had me hooked from the first page. These are my go-to fiction favorites for escaping reality.
Such a cute read. Get the audio book - Just take my word for it. So good.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
TBR
No Shelf-Control: An ever-growing lineup of books I swear I’ll get to… eventually. I swear.
