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Books that made me forget I was reading. There's a ton of different genres in here!
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Hockey books

Who doesn’t love a hockey romance?
 
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This is THE book that got me back into reading. The romance, the storyline. Everything about this book is top tier.
The Deal - (Off-Campus) by Elle Kennedy (Paperback)
 
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This book has everything! Dramatic love confession. Hockey. Amazing groveling from the man.
The Mistake - (Off-Campus) by Elle Kennedy (Paperback)
 
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Another hockey rec because they’re so good. This series specifically is so good AND it’s getting turned into a series so everyone needs to go read this now!!
The Score - (Off-Campus) by Elle Kennedy (Paperback)
 
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This book made me feel all the feels. So so good. Could not recommend this series more.
The Goal - (Off-Campus) by Elle Kennedy (Paperback)
 
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The perfect ending to a perfect series
The Legacy - (Off-Campus) by Elle Kennedy (Paperback)
 
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One of my favorite hockey romances. I love this book with my entire heart.
Collide - by Bal Khabra (Paperback)
 
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(2nd book in the series) this book might just be everything to me. Elias and Sage are my babies. This is the sweetest everrr.
Spiral - (Off the Ice) by Bal Khabra (Paperback)
 
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Such a good book! I love this series so much and this book was everything I needed!!
Revolve - (Off the Ice) by Bal Khabra (Paperback)

Dark romance

If you love dark romance these are for you!
 
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I love this series sooo much. Exs brother?? Sign me up.
Corrupt - (Devil's Night) by Penelope Douglas (Paperback)
 
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Best friends little sister/ brothers best friend. I don’t need to say more.
Hideaway - (Devil's Night) by Penelope Douglas (Paperback)
 
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This book made me feel all of the emotions while the main male character does questionable thing reading his backstory and then reading his love for the main female character was so beautiful.
Kill Switch Books by Penelope Douglas - Buy Now
 
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Will is the yearning king.
Nightfall - (Devil's Night) by Penelope Douglas (Paperback)
 
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4 stars! This is a spicy best friends brother DARK romance!! Seriously so good and I can’t wait to read the rest of these books.
Insaciable - by Leigh Rivers (Paperback)

Fantasy

Read these to escape reality
 
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I’m obsessed with this book and Cardan and Jude. Romance is a subplot in this book so don’t go in expecting this grand romantic story.
The Cruel Prince - (Folk of the Air) by Holly Black (Paperback)
 
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Might be one of my most favorite fantasy reads I’ve read yet
Caraval - by Stephanie Garber (Paperback)
 
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The most wholesome book I’ve read this year.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches - Paperback
 
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Mmc is a vampire. Thats all I need to say.
Immortal Dark - by Tigest Girma (Paperback)
 
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My second favorite Ali Hazelwood book. Vampires and werewolves what more could you need?
Bride - by Ali Hazelwood (Paperback)
 
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I love this trilogy SO much. The first book is definitely my favorite but I do think this trilogy as a whole is a 4.5 star
The Queen of Nothing - (Folk of the Air) by Holly Black (Paperback)
 
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This is a perfect ending to the trilogy. The drama, the want everything is chefs kiss.
The Wicked King - (Folk of the Air) by Holly Black (Paperback)
 
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THE YEARNING!!! Oh my god if you haven’t read this stop what you’re doing and read it now.
Powerless - by Lauren Roberts (Hardcover)
 
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This was a 5 star read for me! Seriously this book was SO good. I didn’t want to put it down.
Blood Over Bright Haven - by M L Wang (Hardcover)

Romance

 
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My favorite book by Emily Henry. Best friends to lovers. I cried.
People We Meet on Vacation - by Emily Henry (Paperback)
 
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Second favorite Emily Henry book. This one also made me cry. This story is just so beautiful.
Happy Place - by Emily Henry
 
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My FAV!!! Ali Hazelwood book. Anything this woman writes I will read.
Love, Theoretically - by Ali Hazelwood (Paperback)
 
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Seriously SUCH a cute book. My favorite movies are romcoms and this book was giving romcom so good
First-Time Caller - (Heartstrings) by B K Borison (Paperback)
 
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This book was everything!! I did not want to put it down
Fake Skating - by Lynn Painter (Hardcover)
 
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This was SUCH a good romance! The vibes were there. The feels were all there. PLUS!!! The main male character is described as a silver fox.
All Rhodes Lead Here - by Mariana Zapata (Paperback)
 
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Just binge read this entire series and it’s soooo good
Done and Dusted - (Rebel Blue Ranch) by Lyla Sage (Paperback)
 
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Read this entire series all within two weeks. This is book 2 and they just get better and better
Swift and Saddled - (Rebel Blue Ranch) by Lyla Sage (Paperback)
 
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I gave this one 4 stars. It’s brother best friends brother and enemies to lovers!
Lost and Lassoed - (Rebel Blue Ranch) by Lyla Sage (Paperback)
 
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I gave this one 4 stars! This is a single mom romance and a second chance romance. I absolutely loved this book
Wild and Wrangled - (Rebel Blue Ranch) by Lyla Sage (Paperback)
 
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I gave this one 4 stars. If you’re looking for a cute, fluffy romance with all of the fun banter this is for you!
The Love Wager - by Lynn Painter (Paperback)
 
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I gave this one 4 stars! Lynn Painter is such a fantastic writer. Her romance books are truly so good. I get sucked in and never want to out the book down.
The Do-Over - by Lynn Painter (Hardcover)

Others

 
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One of my favorite books ever!! This is a book about a girl taking a trip and trying to navigate through her grief.
One Italian Summer - by Rebecca Serle (Paperback)
 
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Such a beautifully well written story about grief, friendship, life in general and growing up.
My Friends - by Fredrik Backman (Hardcover)

Historical fiction

 
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I just recently read this book and it was easily a 5 star and I very quickly understood why it’s won so many awards.
James - by Percival Everett (Hardcover)