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Books You'll Think About Long After You Finish

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Books to try, books to love—my ongoing list of recommendations and personal picks.
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Romance

From sweet and tender to passionate and high-voltage, these books focus on the journey of finding love—or choosing it—while characters learn what they truly want and need.

 
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A book that will make you laugh and cry. Rebecca pulled out all the stops to make this one a complete tearjerker.  An amazing read!
The Last Letter
 
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Dive into this touching novel about finding love and acceptance in the most unexpected places.
Every Precious and Fragile Thing: A Novel Hardback
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Suspenseful and full of romance without being too predictable!  It is not full of unnecessary extended angst!  Devney is quickly becoming a favorite author!
Bluebird Gold
 
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Crossroads is book 1 of this series.  It is a sweet story of loss and finding that first love again.  Highly recommend.
Crossroads
 
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Sunlight is book 2 of the Haven River Ranch series by Devney Perry.  It is a must read.  Sunlight is an easy and  enjoyable book with just the right amount of romance, laughs, and tears.
Sunlight
 
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With unforgettable characters, emotional depth, and a slow-burn romance, this novel explores grief, redemption, and the enduring power of love. If you enjoy emotional romances that stay with you long after the last page, this is a must-read.
Great And Precious Things
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Freida McFadden offers readers a series of gripping psychological thrillers packed with suspense, shocking twists, and unforgettable characters. Included Titles: 1. The Housemaid 2. The Housemaid's Secret 3. The Housemaid Is Watching 4. The Boyfriend...
Freida McFadden 14-Book Collection Set
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Dear Diary, My dad needs a girlfriend, and I’ve already picked her out… Super cute and an easy read!
The Dandelion Diary Perry, Devney: ...
 
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Romance and comedy wrapped up in one!  Meghan Quinn is one of my favorite authors for a light hearted enjoyable read!
Runaway Groomsman
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Author Barbara Davis explores an emotionally charged landscape of pain, loss, and despair—and the risk one woman will take in the hope of loving again.
When Never Comes by Barbara Davis

Fantasy/Romantasy

Fantasy/Romantasy is where you’ll find stories of magic, myth, and epic imagination—plus romance at the center of the journey. Expect immersive worlds, memorable magic systems or supernatural elements, and love stories that range from swoony and tend...

 
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Book 1 of The Empyrean series.  Friends to Lovers with tons of SPICE!
Fourth Wing — Rebecca Yarros | #1 NYT Bestselling Author
 
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Dragons .. check! Angst.. check!  Tears..check!  SPICE… CHECK CHECK!
Iron Flame - The Empyrean Series Book 2
 
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The Throne of Glass series is an absolute must-read!
Throne of Glass - Full set paperback
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Dive into the world of fantasy with this set of five books!
A Court of Thorns and Roses - 5 Box set paperback
 
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The third book in the Empyrean Series, will this leave you with more questions than answers?  Rebecca likes to keep us guessing!
Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros
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Thriller/Mysteries

Mystery and Thrillers are for readers who love the pull of unanswered questions and the rush of fast, high-stakes suspense. Expect twists, clues, and page-turning momentum—where secrets surface at just the right moment and every choice can have conse...

 
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This book will have you hooked from start to finish!
Stillhouse Lake
 
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If you love psychological thrillers with shocking reveals and unreliable characters, Ward D deserves a spot on your reading list.
Ward D
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This thriller is intense! You won't be able to put it down.
The Girl Who Was Taken: Psychological Thriller
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So many twists and turns in this thriller!  A must read!
Last Seen by J.T. Ellison
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Psychological thriller with tons of twists and turns
A Happy Marriage

Religious and Devotional

Readings that help you grow closer to God, deepen your understanding, and bring spiritual encouragement into everyday life

 
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I read this every morning with my first cup of coffee.  The perfect start to your morning.
Jesus Calling Large Text Brown Leathersoft Devotional