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items I’ve read over 350 books in the last few years, but only a few have really stuck with me long after I turned the last page. These are the ones that genuinely got under my skin. The stories that made me laugh out loud, sit in stunned silence, ugly-cry...
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Fantasy
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Thriller
Memoirs
Romance
These books will have you believing in love!! Trust!!
Okay this book comes with a million trigger warnings because it’s DARK. It’s not your typical romance book, but if you can get past the trigger warnings, you’re going to devour this book. You’re also going to cry and smile and laugh and root for the ...
Still Beating - Kindle edition by Jennifer Hartmann
This is a closed door romance that had me kicking and giggling. It’s SO cute. If you love fluffy romance books that feel like a big hug, read this one!
Royally Rearranged (Sweet Royal RomCom, #1) - Goodreads
Don’t start this book without being prepared to read it all in one sitting. If you enjoy the tropes marriage of convenience and a billionaire husband who will burn down the world for his wife, then this is a must read.
Forever After All: Billionaire Marriage Novel
If you want to cry your eyes out, then read this masterpiece. BUT only if you’re prepared to cry from the very first page. That’s all I’m going to say.
Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins
The movie adaptation of this book is coming in September & I CANNOT WAIT!! This romance book is so relatable, cute, and will have you rooting for BOTH characters. Adam? The ultimate book boyfriend!
The Love Hypothesis: Hazelwood, Ali
Okay, don't hate me…I know Colleen Hoover's books get a lot of criticism, but I really enjoyed this one! I read it during a 24-hour readathon, and it had me completely hooked. If you like romances with a darker edge and endings that leave room for in...
Verity by Colleen Hoover
If you're looking for a book that's equal parts funny, charming, and full of fantasy, Assistant to the Villain is such a fun read! With witty banter, lovable characters, slow-burn romance, and plenty of LOL moments, it's the perfect choice if you wan...
Assistant to the Villain: Maehrer, Hannah Nicole
I know what you’re probably thinking, a Christmas book, really? YES!! If you want to feel like you’re being wrapped in a big cup of hot cocoa while strolling NYC during the holidays, read this book!!
Amazon.com: Magical New York Christmas
It’s worth reading because it combines a light, entertaining rom-com setup with deeper emotional themes like trust, fear of commitment, and past baggage. I personally related a lot to the main characters.
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
It’s a classic for a reason 💌
Breakfast at Tiffany's: Capote, Truman
Not your typical billionaire romance, but I loved how the MMC was the inexperienced one & the FMC was the one to teach him everything he needed to know 🌶️🤭
My Dark Desire (Dark Prince Road, #2) by L.J. Shen | Goodreads
Witty, emotional story about healing, friendship, and discovering love in the middle of chaos 🥹
Funny Story by Emily Henry | Goodreads
Fantasy
If you want to escape reality for a bit, READ these!!
The way I sacrificed on sleep (I’m a mom of two littles) just so I could read this book 😩 i need book 2 NOW. If you love obsessive chemistry, dangerous secrets, high-stakes revenge, and a romance that keeps you guessing, A Vow in Vengeance delivers....
A Vow in Vengeance (Immortal Desires)
This is such an underrated book!! If you love atmospheric fantasy, mysterious magic, and a romance that slowly builds alongside an intriguing plot, To Kill a Shadow is worth picking up.
To Kill a Shadow (Mistlands, #1) by Katherine Quinn | Goodreads
There are lost people out there that will tell you this book is terrible, it’s very important you don’t listen to those negative Nancie’s.
If you love high-stakes fantasy with dragons, intense competition, and a slow-burn romance that absolutely burn...
Fourth Wing Yarros, Rebecca
YA
I’m not a huge lover of YA books, but once in a while I read one that has me questioning why I don’t read more books from this genre.
If you enjoy emotional (grab a tissue box) character-driven stories that explore addiction, family, healing, and finding your place, read this. It's honest, heartfelt, and thought-provoking, with characters who feel incredibly real and a story that w...
You'd Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow | Goodreads
Thriller
Want to be at the edge of your seat? Read these! 🫣🤫
This thriller had me at the edge of my seat the ENTIRE time. I literally read it in one sitting & it’s one of the books that made me fall back in love with reading. So many thrillers are predictable BUT NOT THIS ONE. If you want a thriller where ...
Vanishing Girls
I honestly have never read any book like this one before. The twist had me SHOOK. It’s one of those thrillers that stay with you long after you’ve finished reading. Not to mention, it will literally have you at the edge of your seat the entire time!
Ask for Andrea #1 - Goodreads
The PLOT TWIST IN THIS ONE 🤯
A twisty, atmospheric mystery that keeps building suspense around trust, memory, and hidden motives.
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney | Goodreads
Memoirs
Not a huge fan of memoirs, but I gave 5 stars to this one!
This was a very interesting read and gave me a different perspective on Elvis & his daughter, Lisa-Marie. Often times we look at celebrities and assume they must have perfect lives because of their wealth, but at the end of the day they’re simply...
From Here to the Great Unknown: Oprah's Memoir