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Books That Helped Me Get My Sht Together (& Ecape a little too)

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From mindset resets to binge worthy fiction, these are some of the books that helped me heal, grow and occasionally ignore laundry in the name of self-care. Whether it's a romance binge, a murder mystery or something that straight up rewired my brain...
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Books I'd Cheat on Netflix with.

These are my “shut the door, grab a blanket a cozy hot drink and pretend I'm not an adult” reads. Low stress, high vibes, & characters who make me forget about laundry for a few chapters. Think magic, romance, sass, and enough emotial payoff to make you stay up way past your bedtime. 

 
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Magic, Ireland, a heroine figuring out she is.
The Awakening (Dragon Heart Legacy Series #1) by Nora Roberts, Paperback
 
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Mid-series chaos in th best way. Think: New powers, deeper friendships and a little hey maybe Im capable of more than I thought.
The Becoming (The Dragon Heart Legacy, #2) by Nora Roberts
 
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Courage, closure and just enough romance to make you sigh.
The Choice (Dragon Heart Legacy, #3) by Nora Roberts
 
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Small town cop refuses to stay down, and starts connecting a string of disapperances - cue small town vibes, romantic suspense, dogs and truly creepy villains.
Hidden Nature|Hardcover
 
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Part thriller, part love story all vibes. Strong female lead with psychic powers, trauma, recovery and a dash of "dont mess with me"
Mind Games: A Novel|Paperback
 
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This isnt your teen sparkly vampire saga. its gritty emotional and sexy as hell. Think underground brotherhood, loyalty, trauma, and love that feels like a battle . Grown-up fantasy with a bite.
Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series #1)|Paperback
 
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Big emotions, big muscles , even bigger redemption arc. Its equal parts dark and tender the kind of book that makes you want to hug the mc and then pour them a drink.
Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series #2)
 
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A gritty futuristic murder mystery with a badass detective and a love interest who could melt steel. Its smart, sharp and just spicy enough to make you text your BFF " okay but WHY is Roarke so hot"
Naked in Death (In Death Series #1)|Paperback
 
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Classic, cozy and best read by tree light.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas|Board Book

Hot Mess to Growth Queen Starter Pack

These are my “get your life together but make it doable” reads. They made me think, laugh and stop pretending that a new planner and colourful pens alone would fix my  life. 

 
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No filter, funny as hell pep talk we all need. Its like your BFF saying “You are the problem, but also the solution” 10/10 for both laughs and ass kicking.
You Are a Badass®: Stop Doubting Greatness
 
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Samll habits, big resutls, zero "new year new me" nonsense. If you've ever fallend off the wagon this book teaches you how to build one that actually drives.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
 
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This book made me stop snoozing, its the reason i started journaling, moving and pretending I like mornings.
See How The Miracle Morning SAVERS Can Help Your Morning Routine

Books I read with my kids

These are our go to “fine we can read one more chapter” books. Easy to love, fun to follow & full of adventures.

 
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Pure chaos, potty humor & comic genius. If you've ever wanted your kid to belly laugh while accidentally reading for an hour. this is it. (i laugh too)
Dog Man Series
 
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The perfect blend of frienship drama, girl power & nostalgia for moms who grew up on the originals.
The Baby-Sitters Club Book Series
 
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Short, magical and suprisingly addictve. These little books make you want to find your own dragon and join the squad. Perfect for early readers who love adventure without the overwhelm.
dragon masters

Holiday Reads & Hot Chocolate VIbes

The only time I'll happily reread the same books a hundred times - becasue the classics never miss. Add fuzzy socks, hot chocolate for the ultimate Christmas vibes. 

 
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A timeless reminder that hearts can grow three sizes (and moms can only take so much holiday noise) Whimscal, funny and secretly profound. This one just hits.
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas! (B&N Exclusive Edition)|Hardcover
 
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Pure Christmas magic in book form. Trains, bells and belief. Its basically a permisson slip to be a little kid at heart.
The Polar Express (30th Anniversary Edition) (Caldecott Medal Winner)|Hardcover