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Escapism for bookworms

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Welcome to my reading nook! All of my favorite reads live here including genres from personal development, contemporary romance, and my two personal faves- romantic fantasy and dark romance!
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Romantic Fantasy

 
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This was the book that got me back into reading after years, and helped me rediscover my love for romantic fantasy!
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #1)
 
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Book number 2 is probably my favorite in the ACOTAR series. IYKYK! 👀
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
 
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ACOTAR series book 3….emotional rollercoaster! I grew to love characters I never thought I would in this book.
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
 
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This novella isn’t super necessary to get the full picture of the series. But it’s short and fun, and a nice cozy break in between all the drama!
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
 
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ACOTAR series book 4…. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
A ​Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
 
Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass Series #1)|Paperback
 
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This is one of my all time favorite “romantasy” series!! I binged every book so fast, and the audio is just as great!
Throne of Glass Paperback Box Set|Paperback
 
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100 year curses and magical competitions, kingdoms with secrets, and broody romance.
Lightlark (The Lightlark Saga Book 1)|Paperback
 
Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga Book 2)|Paperback

Dark Romance 🖤

 
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Absolutely LOVE this duet!
Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse, #1) by H.D. Carlton
 
Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet Book 2) - Kindle edition by Carlton, H. D. . Romance ...
 
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I love that we get Gigi’s story from the cat and mouse duet. Dark, gothic, and spicy
Phantom|Paperback
 
Corrupt (Devil's Night, #1)|Paperback
 
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“I didn’t want him morally grey. I wanted someone with a soul black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it.” This book has a great mix of spice, murder and humor. I was surprised how much...
Lights Out (Into Darkness Series #1)|Paperback
 
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“But if we’re monsters, we’ll thrive in the dark. Together.” This one also had me laughing at times, but it’s not for those with weak stomachs! Nothing TOO gruesome, but IYKYK.
Butcher & Blackbird (Ruinous Love Trilogy #1)|Paperback
 
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I love a book that combines my two favorite genres- romantic fantasy and dark romance! Add this dark romantic fantasy to your TBR if you love enemies to lovers with morally grey characters, Gods and Monsters.
The Book of Azrael|Paperback
 
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🌶️🌶️🌶️
The Ritual|Paperback
 
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Who doesn’t love a good lighthouse mystery? Beware of sharks though
Does It Hurt?|Paperback
 
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Spicy, serial killer thriller plot
There Are No Saints|Paperback
 
There Is No Devil|Paperback
 
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This one isn’t for everyone. But if you love a dark Peter Pan retelling, give it a shot! Reverse harem, enemies to lovers, and paranormal tropes with lots of 🌶️
The Never King (Vicious Lost Boys, 1): A Peter Pan Dark Romance|Paperback

Contemporary Romance

 
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This trilogy had me in a chokehold last year. And it’s being adapted for TV!! 🐦‍⬛
Flock|Paperback
 
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This one wrecked me emotionally. We love rainy days… ⛈️
Exodus|Paperback
 
The Finish Line|Paperback
 
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This dark contemporary romance is angsty, morally grey, raw and emotional.
Beautiful Graves by L.J. Shen, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
 
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If rom-com style, grumpy/sunshine tropes are your thing you’ll like this one! I read it because it was inspired by the show Schitts Creek, which I love. And I ate it up and immediately bought the second one!
It Happened One Summer|Paperback
 
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Book #2, following the sister of the main character in “It Happened One Summer!”
Hook, Line, and Sinker|Paperback
 
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This one is more YA mystery, and the contemporary romance is most definitely a sub-plot. But I really enjoyed it and flew through it. Addicting!
The Inheritance Games (Inheritance Games Series #1)|Paperback
 
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One Last Rainy Day|Paperback
 
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Spicy and a bit taboo
Praise|Paperback
 
Eyes on Me|Paperback
 
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Forbidden age-gap romance, drama, slow burn spice
Birthday Girl|Paperback
 
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Penelope Douglas knows what she’s doing to us…
Penelope Douglas 3-Book Boxed Set: Birthday Girl, Credence, and Five Brothers|Paperback
 
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Hot billionaire brother #1…
The Stopover by T L Swan, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
 
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Hot billionaire brother #2…
The Takeover|Paperback
 
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Hot billionaire brother #3…
The Casanova by T L Swan, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
 
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Hot billionaire brother #4…
The Do-Over by T L Swan, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
 
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So excited for this one to come to the big screen!
Twisted Love (Twisted Series #1)|Paperback
 
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Reverse harem, slight enemies to lovers, music, and steamy spice
Lilac|Paperback

Personal Development

 
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Motivational and empowering with a good mix of humor. If you struggle with self doubt and o securities, this may help you view things differently
Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies about Who You Are ...
 
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I used this one with my teams when I was in leadership roles, and it was always a great conversation! Huge helper when talking about overcoming change and career growth!
Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life|Hardcover
 
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I liked this one so much, I got the matching motivational calendar for my desk at work
You Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life|Paperback