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My Favorite Books!

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If there is one thing I love, it is reading! I love all genres, but specifically romance, fantasy, and thrillers! These are some of my all-time favorite reads, and I would recommend checking them out!
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Thrillers

 
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This book is in my top 3! It is such an addictive story, I finished it in 2 days… and then read it 2 more times haha;) Verity by Colleen Hoover is a psychological thriller that follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer who is hired to complete the ...
Verity|Paperback
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Another one I finished in a few days. A quick read, but full of plot twists! The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose is a fast-paced domestic thriller that centers around Sarah Morgan, a successful defense attorney, and her husband Adam, a struggling wri...
The Perfect Marriage|Paperback
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I read this years ago and still think about it to this day! And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie is a masterfully twisted murder mystery where ten strangers, lured to a secluded island, are picked off one by one by an unseen killer. With no wa...
And Then There Were None|Paperback
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Fantasy

 
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One of the first books I recommend to anyone getting into fantasy! Similar to The Hunger Games, in my opinion! Powerless by Lauren Roberts is a dystopian fantasy novel set in a brutal society where the powerful "Elites" rule over the powerless "Ordin...
Powerless|Hardcover
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Second book in the Powerless series! Picking up where Powerless left off, it thrusts Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray into a whirlwind of rebellion and danger after she kills the King and ignites a Resistance in the kingdom of Ilya. Now pursued by Kai Azer—...
Reckless|Hardcover
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Just came out! Third and final book in the Powerless series! In this emotionally charged finale, Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya—but they’re caught in a storm of power, politics, and painful choices. Paedyn, now forced into a p...
Fearless (B&N Exclusive Edition)|BN Exclusive
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I'm sure you've heard about ACOTAR, and let me tell you, there is a reason why this series is one of the most popular romance/fantasy stories! A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas is a fantasy romance novel that blends fae mythology with Beau...
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #1)|Paperback
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Second book in the ACOTAR series and my personal favorite! A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas is the second book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, and it dives deeper into the emotional and political complexities of the fae world. Aft...
A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #2)|Paperback
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Third book in the ACOTAR series! A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas is the intense third book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, filled with war, strategy, and sacrifice. Feyre has returned to the Spring Court as a spy, determined to ...
A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #3)|Paperback
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A novella in the ACOTAR series! I would recommend reading after A Court of Wings and Ruin! It offers a quieter, more intimate look at the aftermath of the war and the emotional recovery of Feyre, Rhysand, and their inner circle. As Winter Solstice ap...
A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series)|Paperback
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A spinoff of the ACOTAR series focusing on Nesta and Cassian! Haunted by trauma and struggling with guilt after the war, Nesta is forced to train with Cassian, the Illyrian warrior who challenges her at every turn. As she battles her inner demons, Ne...
A Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #4)|Paperback
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The Fourth Wings series is sooooo good!! I love Xaden and Violet's connection, and it's not your classic romance story with them! The world-building, in the first book especially, is so magical!! Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is a gripping fantasy ro...
Fourth Wing|Paperback
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Book 2 in the Fourth Wing series!! Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros picks up the fiery momentum of Fourth Wing, plunging Violet Sorrengail deeper into the deadly world of Basgiath War College. With impossible odds, fierce betrayals, and even deadlier sec...
Iron Flame|Paperback
 
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Book 3 in the Fourth Wing series!! Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros is a high-stakes blend of dragon‑rider romance, fierce alliances, and world‑shaping magic. As war rages on, Violet Sorrengail must venture beyond Basgiath’s crumbling wards to forge unli... or become its wreckage.
Onyx Storm (Standard Edition)|Hardcover
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Romance

 
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This is one of those books I wish I could read for the first time again! A perfect summer read! They say you can’t go home again, but for Persephone Fraser, a call pulls her back to Barry’s Bay—and to Sam Florek, the man she thought she’d lost foreve...
Every Summer After|Paperback
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Another masterpiece from Carley Fortune that I couldn't put down! This summer, Lucy vows to resist temptation—again. Vacationing on Prince Edward Island, she’s drawn to Felix, the local with undeniable chemistry... who just happens to be her best fri...
This Summer Will Be Different|Paperback
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The first book in the Windy City series! This series is so fun and great for people who love athlete/forbidden romance tropes! Mile High by Liz Tomforde whisks you inside Chicago’s high‑stakes hockey world—and onto its private jet—where the notorious...
Mile High|Paperback
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Book 2 in the Windy City series!! The Right Move by Liz Tomforde is a swoon-worthy sports romance that brings fake dating, slow-burn chemistry, and emotional depth to the forefront. When NBA star Ryan Shay agrees to a pretend relationship with his si...
The Right Move|Paperback
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Book 3 in the Windy City series! Caught Up by Liz Tomforde blends single-dad charm, sports-star intensity, and a slow-burn romance that feels both heartwarming and steamy. When MLB pitcher Kai suddenly becomes a single father, his coach forces him to...
Caught Up|Paperback
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Book 4 in the Windy City series!! Play Along by Liz Tomforde is a sizzling fake‑marriage sports romance packed with wit, tension, and heartfelt heat. Athletic trainer Kennedy wakes up in Las Vegas married to Isaiah—the team’s charming shortstop—and m...
Play Along|Paperback
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Book 5 in the Windy City series!! Rewind It Back by Liz Tomforde is a heart‑tugging second‑chance romance where first love meets home renovation. Hallie, a talented interior designer, lands her dream internship in Chicago—only to be tasked with remod...
Rewind it Back (Author Edition)|Paperback
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