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Escape Into These Stories!

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Your next favorite escape starts right here. Drift away with these amazing stories. From romance to paranormal sci-fi, to murder and mystery. These are the books that I couldn't put down. I don't read often but these books caught my attention like no...
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VIRGIN RIVER

Welcome to Virgin River — Where New Beginnings Bloom in the Heart of the Wilderness Tucked deep in the lush, pine-scented forests of Northern California lies Virgin River, a quiet mountain town where hearts heal, love blossoms, and second chances are...

 
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A good deal on 10 books to get started! Follow Mel & Jack, Preacher & Paige, Mike & Brie, and more through love, heartbreak, and second chances- Virgin River books 1-10 bring you romance that made the town unforgettable.
Virgin River Book Set Books 1-10
 
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Now the Netflix show is popular, but the books are so much better than the show!
Virgin River Book Series by Robyn Carr
 
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When a battered young mother and her son stumble into Virgin River, the last thing they expect is safety—and the last thing silent, stoic Preacher expects is love. Shelter Mountain is a gripping tale of courage, healing, and the kind of unexpected ro...
Shelter Mountain (Virgin River Series #2) by Robyn Carr, Paperback
 
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Book is definitely different than the Netflix series! In Whispering Rock, a wounded LAPD officer retreats to Virgin River seeking peace—only to find danger, desire, and a love worth fighting for.
Whispering Rock: Book #3 of Virgin River series
 
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This book has events and characters that haven’t appeared yet in the Netflix show. In A Virgin River Christmas, a grieving widow searching for answers finds herself snowbound in Virgin River—where loss, hope, and unexpected love collide beneath the h...
A Virgin River Christmas: Holiday Romance (Book #4)
 
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In Second Chance Pass, a widow torn between grief and new beginnings discovers that in Virgin River, love has a way of finding you when you least expect it.
Second Chance Pass (Virgin River, #5)
 
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In Temptation Ridge, a restless wanderer and a small-town dreamer collide in Virgin River—where passion sparks, secrets stir, and love proves impossible to resist.
Temptation Ridge: Book # 6 of Virgin River
 
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Lizzie and Rick play a totally different plot in the books vs Netflix series. In Paradise Valley, an ex-Marine (Rick) battling inner demons returns to Virgin River—where friendship, redemption, and an unexpected love could finally lead him home.
Paradise Valley: Book 7 of Virgin River series
 
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In Under the Christmas Tree, a box of abandoned puppies brings a rugged vet and a spirited woman together in Virgin River—where holiday magic might just lead to love.
Under the Christmas Tree (Virgin River Series #8) by Robyn Carr | eBook
 
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🔥In Forbidden Falls, a rugged ex-priest and a fiery single mom join forces to rebuild a church in Virgin River—sparking a romance neither of them saw coming.
Forbidden Falls (A Virgin River Novel, 9) - Books
 
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In Angel’s Peak, a pilot haunted by the past collides with the woman he never stopped loving—proving that in Virgin River, second chances can soar higher than the mountains.
Angel's Peak - Virgin River Series book #10
 
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In Moonlight Road, a free-spirited woman (Erin Foley) and a brooding ex-Navy doctor (Aiden Riordan) are thrown together in Virgin River—where sparks fly, secrets surface, and love feels as wild as the mountain night.
Moonlight Road- Virgin River Series #11
 
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In Sheltering Hearts, single mom Tara Kendall seeks a fresh start in Virgin River, but she's not prepared for the fierce protector that is Army vet, Will Hanson. Can they build a future together, or will their pasts keep them apart?
Sheltering Hearts by Robyn Carr | eBook #12
 
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In Midnight Confessions, a New Year’s Eve at Jack’s Bar turns into a night of fresh starts, unexpected sparks, and the promise of love in Virgin River.
Midnight Confessions by Robyn Carr | eBook # 13
 
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In Promise Canyon, a rugged horse whisperer and a determined young woman discover that taming wild hearts may be the greatest adventure in Virgin River.
Promise Canyon (A Virgin River Novel, 14)
 
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In Wild Man Creek, love is as wild as the rugged Montana landscape. Can a tough, secretive man and a woman on the run find a future together, or will their pasts tear them apart?
Wild Man Creek- Virgin River #15
 
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In Harvest Moon, a woman searching for peace in Virgin River finds much more—love, healing, and a second chance at happiness. Will this autumn bring her the fresh start she’s been waiting for?
Harvest Moon- Virgin River book #16
 
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In Bring Me Home for Christmas, a Kelly Matlock returns to Virgin River for the holidays—and finds herself falling for the last man she expected. Will love be the best gift of all this Christmas?
Bring Me Home for Christmas (A Virgin River Novel, 17): Carr, Robyn
 
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In Hidden Summit, neurosurgeon Vanessa Jacobs comes to Virgin River to escape her past, but a rugged mountain man named Aiden Quinn offers her more than just solitude. Can love heal their scars before the secrets of the past catch up to them?
Hidden Summit- #18
 
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In Redwood Bend, widowed single mom Leanne Prescott finds herself drawn to the charming, reserved firefighter, Mike Valenzuela. But can Mike convince her that love—and a new beginning—are worth the risk?
Redwood Bend- book # 19
 
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When widowed single mom, Nora Crane, crosses paths with rugged apple farmer, Tom Cavanaugh, neither expects love to blossom- but in Virgin River, second changes grow sweeter than sunrise.
Sunrise Point- Robyn Carr Virgin River Series #20
 
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When war-weary Patrick Riordan meets fiercely independent Angie LeCroix, a holiday fling sparks- but Christmas in Virgin River has a way of turning passion into forever.
My Kind of Christmas- # 21
 
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Grieving author, Kaylee Sloan, never expected small-town contractor Landen Cavanaugh to heal more than her broken home-but in Virgin River, love always writes the best ending.
Return to Virgin River (Virgin River #22)

Mystery, Murder, love them!

Every crime hides a darker truth. From brutal murders, chilling conspiracies, and paranormal events. This list has some of my favorite crime-related books.  I'm not a huge reader, but these series and books I wasn't able to put down!

 
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Mystery, murder! Love it
The Surgeon: Gerritsen, Tess Book #1
 
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Love medical thrillers? This series is all about dark, detailed crimes, courage, and page-turning suspense from the first book to the last.
Tess Gerritsen Rizzoli And Isles Series: 12 Books
 
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Rizzoli faces her worst nightmare: the apprentice has leaned too well
The Apprentice (Rizzoli & Isles #2) by Tess Gerritsen
 
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The body tells a story the church wants buried. Holiness hides horrors and Rizzoli and Isles will uncover them.
The Sinner (Rizzoli & Isles, #3) by Tess Gerritsen
 
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Maura's double is dead- and the truth could kill her next!
Body Double: Tess Gerritsen: #4
 
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When the dead don't stay dead, no one is safe.
Vanish: Tess Gerritsen #5
 
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The Mephisto Club studies demons… but this killer is all too real.
The Mephisto Club: A Novel: Gerritsen, Tess
 
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What's dug up could be the death of them all.
The Keepsake: A Novel: Gerritsen, Tess # 7
 
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A frozen town, A chilling secret. No way out. Stranded in the snow- where the only warmth is fear.
Ice Cold (Rizzoli & Isles, #8) by Tess Gerritsen
 
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In Chinatown, legends come alive- and killers don't speak.
The Silent Girl (Rizzoli & Isles #9) by Tess Gerritsen
 
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Three survivors, One ruthless hunter. The past isn't finished.
Last to Die: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel #10
 
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Some killers stalk like beasts. And they're hungry again. A predator never forgets the taste of fear.
Die Again (Rizzoli & Isles, 11): Gerritsen, Tess
 
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Two murders. One haunting secret. The truth can't stay buried. Every victim hides a message- and only Maura can read it.
I Know a Secret (Rizzoli & Isles #12)
 
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The dead are speaking again- will Rizzoli and Isles hear in time?
Rizzoli & Isles: Listen to Me #13

Harry Potter

Harry Potter is a world I grew up with. It's the kind of story that made me believe in magic long after I stopped believing in fairy tales. Reading it now, as an adult, I see more than spells and wands- I see friendship that holds through heartbreak,... 

 
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Started reading this series in 6th grade! The first book series I fell in love with!
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter Series #2)
 
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My favorite series since 6th grade!!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Rowling, J.K.
 
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Oh Sirius! He was my favorite character in HP 🥰
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3)
 
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The book that changed it all . The ending is unbelievable
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling
 
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Dobby! The favorite house elf
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 
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A diary- a mysterious, intriguing thing. Grab a box of tissues for this one!
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)
 
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The adventure continues. Heartbreak, courage and love through everything
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (7)

Krewe of Hunters

I never thought I’d be hooked on a series where FBI agents talk to ghosts—but here I am, completely obsessed. The Krewe of Hunters books are the perfect mix of murder mystery, paranormal twists, and slow-burn romance. Each book gives you a new case, ...

 
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When ghosts cry for justice, Jackson Crow and Angela Hawkins answer the call.
Phantom Evil (Krewe of Hunters, 1)
 
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When history bleeds into the present, Jake Mallory and Ashley Donegal must face the ghosts of war—and the evil that never died.
Heart of Evil (Krewe of Hunters #2) eBook
 
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When a killer imitates Jack the Ripper, Whitney and Jude must hunt the truth—before history repeats itself in blood
Sacred Evil (Krewe of Hunters Book 3)
 
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In a town haunted by witches and whispers, Jenna and Sam must unearth the evil hiding behind Salem’s charm.
The Evil Inside (Krewe of Hunters Book 4)
 
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In a house where the dead still speak, Kendall and Logan must listen—before the killer strikes again.
The Unseen (Krewe of Hunters, 5)Graham, Heather
 
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When Hollywood turns deadly, Katy and Sean must solve a murder steeped in superstition and spirits.
The Unholy (Krewe of Hunters Book 6)
 
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When the past resurfaces in the depths of a haunted shipwreck, Katya and David must dive into secrets that won't stay buried.
The Unspoken (Krewe of Hunters Book 7)
 
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A haunted house. A ghostly past. Allison and Tyler must uncover the truth before the dead claim the living.
The Uninvited (Krewe of Hunters Book 8)
 
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In a ghost town where actors play cowboys and the dead play for keeps, Selena and Malachi ride into danger.
The Night is Watching #9 (Krewe of Hunters)
 
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When ghosts cry out from Savannah’s shadows, Abigail and Jackson must confront the deadly secrets of the dead.
The Night Is Alive (Krewe of Hunters, 10)
 
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When ghosts ride across Civil War skies, Olivia and Dustin must heed the signal—or become history’s next victims
The Night Is Forever (Krewe of Hunters, 11)
 
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In Key West’s haunted B&B, Hannah hears the past’s cries—and Dallas must catch the killer before the curse claims its next guest.
The Cursed (Krewe of Hunters, 12): Graham, Heather
 
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When witchcraft stirs old wounds in Salem, Devin and Rocky must battle secrets that refuse to stay buried
The Hexed- Krewe of Hunters book 13
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In Sleepy Hollow, Aiden Mahoney confronts the darkness in dreams—and the betrayal that wakes in daylight.
Deadly Fate (Krewe of Hunters) #14 by Graham
 
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A voice from the past, a silence that screams. Meg and Matt must listen for what the dead can’t say.
The Silenced (Krewe of Hunters #15) Heather Graham
 
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Lost memories, forgotten crimes—and Brett & Laura must piece together the past to protect the present.
The Forgotten (Krewe of Hunters, #16)
 
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When something hidden beneath the surface claws its way up, Diego and Scarlett must expose the evil before it’s too late
The Hidden (Krewe of Hunters #17) by Heather Graham
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A haunted ship, a killer on board, and Alexi and Jude trapped by destiny—and ghosts.
Haunted Destiny (Krewe of Hunters, 18)