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Bookshelf for Moms
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items Escape the real world and dive into these good reads. Romance, thrillers, Mom guilts, twist and turns aplenty. All of my favorite reads whether paperback or audible!
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Must have books for moms!
Scary Mom Books
Must have books for moms!
Whether your looking for laughs, romance, motivation or just a reminder that you are not alone-these reads are a must haves for all moms out there!
If you have seen the Netflix series then you know! Twist and turns, unexpected romances and good story telling! If you’re not into naughty romance novels with a murder twist, then skip this one! 🔥
The Hunting Wives: Cobb, May
I love the blend of family, romance and humor! Perfect for a mom book read!
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score, Paperback
Such a good read! Especially for moms that doubt themselves and let’s be real we have all been there! This book is binge worthy 🫶🏻
Such a Good Mom by Julia Spiro
Such a good read! Viral on TikTok! I actually finished this one in 2 days! This book explores love, loss, grief and healing. It navigates the challenges of military life, illness, and the aftermath.😍
The Last Letter - Yarros, Rebecca: Books
A gripping drama, wrapped around a swoony summer romance, that offers a nuanced portrait of a family grappling with secrets, privilege and grief. A must have IMO!
These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean
I definitely cried! Brased on real life love during World War II! And I’ll be honest the ending isn’t happy but it’s a good read!
The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros
First off, I love Colleen Hoover and this was was a amazing book! It’s focuses on a couples relationship during their honeymoon and the challenges that they face! Super good read 👏
This Girl: A Novel (Slammed) by Hoover
This is a great one. If your feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and disconnected but yet always striving for perfection, give this one a read.
Present Over Perfect: Leaving Frantic Behind
I was going through it a couple months ago when this book came up as suggested reads and it was at the most perfect time. This society expects us moms to be perfect and frankly none of us all. Read this one and Ditch the Mom guilt.
You Don't Have to Carry It All: Ditch Mom Guilt
This one is a good psychological thriller about a couple who looks perfect on the outside but behind closed doors its a train wreck. I am sure either we have been through it or know someone that has. Great book!
The Silent Wife: A Novel - Books
This one right here surprised me in a good way. It explores motherhood and how hard it can be with friendships, and the hidden burdens that we tend to carry.
The Secrets We Keep: A Gripping Emotional Thriller
A life lesson to be learned from this one. It taught me the importance of resilience, forgiveness and finding beauty in the midst of life struggles.
Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love & Life
A group of college friends go on a weekend trip but it quickly turns into a disaster. It reminds me of my college days unfortunately because most of those friendships were surface level and we secretly all talked about it other. Resentment and rivalr...
The Girls Weekend: A Novel: Gehrman, Jody - Books
Whew, this is a tough one and fair warning this one contains sexual assault so if that is a trigger for you then do not read this one. It is powerful and eye-opening that dives into life-altering trauma. A good story-line.
The Way I Used to Be
The sequel to The Way I Used to Be. This one explores the healing process and the evolution of a relationship post the trauma. Trying to move forward after such a life-altering event can be hard but it is 100% possible.
The Way I Am Now (The Way I Used to Be, #2) by Amber Smith
In the world that we live in unfortunately there is still prejudice and discrimination throughout society. This book is centered around that and how you should make your own thoughts about a person once you really get to know them. I enjoyed this one...
No One Ever Asked: A Novel: Ganshert, Katie
Family structures are so important especially when raising kids. This book explores how individuals cope with loss and the potential for healing through family and strong connection.
The Ones We Choose by Julie Clark
This is a good one focusing on second chances at love after a missed opportunity. It's pretty comical too to add to the plot twist. I enjoyed this one very much.
Mistakes We Never Made: Brown, Hannah
A psychological thriller explained from the perspective of a murder victim. It focuses on attachment which in turn influences thoughts and actions. A good one with unexpected twist and turns
Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz
Although I didn't care for the movie, the book is amazing. The story is so relatable for most women. In my opinion the book is 10 times better.
It Ends with Us: A Novel by Colleen Hoover
Hands down, I love all of Lucy Score's books and this on is no exception. If you loved The Things we Never Got Over then you will love this one too
Story of My Life (Story Lake, #1) by Lucy Score
What's more frightening than someone trying to take your baby away? Being a surrogate is a beautiful thing but can be insanely scary too.
The Surrogate Mother: Addictive Thriller
Scary Mom Books
These aren't your typical mom stories. From mothers protecting their kids against dark forces to unraveling secrets that should have stayed buried, this list is packed with gripping, terrifying and emotionally intense thrillers.
What's scarier than someone trying to take your baby. Surrogacy can be a beautiful thing but insanely scary too.
The Surrogate Mother: Addictive Thriller
Based on a true story of a crazy mother in law that gets rids of her son's wife to have custody of her grandchild.
The Perfect Mother by Matthew Farrell
A mother will do anything for her child but her hidden secrets haunts then and eventually catches us with her.
The Mother's Fault: Addictive Psychological Thriller
Another woman living the life that once was hers turns her into a different person. A thriller with an unexpected ending
His Other Wife: Addictive Psychological Thriller
They look like a perfect, normal family but thats far from the truth.
The Family Across the Street: Psychological Thriller
Being kidnapped by your own family is insane. Family trauma and reunions have officially messed with the little boy's head.
The Boy in the Photo by Nicole Trope