My Favorite Books in 2024

                                         My favorite books of the year are: 

(These are not in any particular order)

1. Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws

2. All I Want for Christmas is You by Erika Kelly

3. Stick by You by Jessica Buss

4. Trash the Dress by A.B. Medley

5. Remember Me by Nelle O'mour

6. Down & Dirty by Maddie Love

7. Never Plan a Billionaire's Wedding by Julia Kent

8.  Wild for You by Kristen Proby

9. Inside the Penalty Box by S.L. Sterling

10. Keep Tuscany by Kelly Kay

11. Royally Deceived by J.D. Carothers

12. Always the One for Me by Carrie Ann Ryan

13. Protecting Mr. Fine by Lucy Lennox

14. Blaze by Lynn Raye Harris

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My Favorite Books: 2023

                                         My favorite books of the year are: 

(These are not in any particular order)

1. Royal Creed by T.K. Leigh

2. Speared by You by Jessica Buss

3. Stay Here with Me by Carrie Ann Ryan

4. Nursery Rhyme Killer by Jane Blythe

5. Fearless Enough by Kelly Elliott

6. Down with Love by Kate Meader

7. Beyond the Thistles by Samantha Young

8. The Setup by Kristen Proby

9. Secret Witches by Toni Lyn

10. The Scout by Carina Rose

11. Hot Summer Mess by Melissa Foster

12. Wild Child by Jessica Myel

Happy Reading!
Melissa

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My Favorite Books: 2022

                                                My favorite books of the year are: 

(These are not in any particular order)

1. One Way Back to Me by Carrie Ann Ryan

2. Hearts in Motion by Kelly Elliott

3. Splintered Emerald by Jane Blythe

4. Prey Island by Kendra Moreno

5. Fernhill Lane by Kristen Proby

6. Cold Deceit by Toni Anderson

7. Misconception by Kaylee Ryan

8. Surrender by Amy Daws

9. 36 Hour Date by Kelly Siskind

10. Surrender to Me by Kelly Elliott

Happy Reading! 
Melissa 

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My Favorite Books: 2021

                                   My favorite books of the year are: 

(These are not in any particular order)

1. The Butterfly Effect by Kelly Elliott

2. Salvaging Marigold by Jane Blythe

3. Her Royal Fling by Jodie Larson

4. Replay by Amy Daws

5. Wild Ride by Kim Loraine

6. Royal Reckoning by Emily Silver

7. Courage by Kristen Proby

8. The Maverick by Jennifer Milliken

9. Strong Enough by Kelly Elliott

10. Don't Call Me Greta by Angie Stanton

11. Some Regrets are Forever by Jane Blythe

Happy Reading!
Melissa

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My Favorite Books in 2020

 I listed my favorite books/series of 2019 and I had to do it for 2020. When I went back into my reviews for this year, I noticed something.  The majority of books I read were from series.  I also noticed that 2 of the authors on this year list is also on last year's list, but with different series.

1. Sweet Magnolias series by Sherryl Woods

I was watching this series on Netflix before I read the series.  I decided that I had to read it before season 2 came out.  I would love a group of ladies like that for friends, who drop everything and comes together in support of one another.  My favorite of the 3 is Maddie Townsend.  She is a strong woman.

2. Wait With Me series by Amy Daws

I think my favorite book out of the series would have to be book #4, Take a Number.  I love the fake relationship! These are available on Kindle Unlimited.  I would recommend this series & the Harris Brother series (last year's favorite).

3. Broken Gems series by Jane Blythe 

This series had everything I love in a book: suspense, crime, murder, intrigue, and a bit of romance. When I was reading Cracked Sapphire, I realized human trafficking could be anywhere.  I have taught my children to be aware of their surroundings.  I have read all, but the last book, #6, Salvaging Marigold.  This series is available from Kindle Unlimited. Beautiful titles!!

4. Winter Black series by Mary Stone

This series had suspense, crime, murder, and intrigue.  I have read all, but the last book, #9, Winter's End.  This series is available in Kindle Unlimited.  This coming year I plan to read the series, Autumn Trent, who is a character in this series.  

Happy Reading!!
Melissa

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My Favorite Books in 2019

I have been thinking of this post for awhile now.  I want to give a shout out to those books I have absolutely loved this year.  I have been thinking if I should do a separate post about series, but decided not to.  You will see why!  

The Harris Brothers by Amy Dawes.

I have read 4 books in this series.  Each one gets better and better.  I have not read book #1 to the end.  I have read #1, 2, 3, then 6.  I know I need to catch up and I will.  I have Kindle Unlimited back and I plan to read them in the new year.

The Second Wife by Kishan Paul.

This series was an intense emotional read.  It opened my eyes to human trafficking and how it could happen in my own back yard.  Because of this series, I have been telling my children to know their surroundings.

Count to Ten by Jane Blythe.

This series was another one that told me to know my surroundings.  This series had everything I love in a book: suspense, crime, murder, intrigue, and a bit of romance.  I have read all 10 books of this series.  

Cliffside Bay by Tess Thompson

I have read all but Book #7.5.  I love this series because it follows 2 groups of men in a small town and their ladies.  First the dogs, then the wolves.  

What are your favorite books or series of 2019?  I could not pick just one book from these authors because they were that good!  I can not wait to see what I read in 2020.  

Happy Reading!!  
Melissa

Favorite: Book Series Part 1

What are your 5 favorite book series?

I wrote all of the book series I read.  Why?  Because, once I start reading a series, then another one comes out, I may miss it.  This way I know what series I read and which books are being added to the series.  I know I am behind in a few (okay several) series.

Like I said, I have read several series.  For this post, I will talk about my top 5 6series (I hope I can do that).

1.   Fool's Gold by Susan Mallery

-If you know me, than you know that this series has to be in my top 5 favorite.  I am behind in this series and I hate that I am, but I have a small problem.  When I get caught up, I get so mad that I have to wait 6-12 months to get the next one so this year I decided to wait to read them so I could have more than 3 to read.  I need to read #16, Kiss Me (#17), Thrill Me (#18), and Marry Me at Christmas (#19) (I will put in the titles in a little bit).  There are other series by Susan Mallery I love, but Fool's Gold will always be my favorite.  I want to read her new series, Mischief Bay, but I have not had time to.

2.  The Bachelor Firemen of San Gabriel by Jennifer Bernard

-I am going to say it again.  If you know me, than you know that this series has to be in my top 5.  Hello, my husband is a volunteer fireman!  I do know I am planning on reading her new series called Love Between the Bases about baseball players.  It's about man in uniforms!!  All of Me (#1) came out on May 26.  Caught by You (#2) does not come out until December 29.  A little bit late Christmas gift?  Yes!!

3. Lonesome Point, Tx by Jessie Evans
-Back when I was reading the 3 books in the Fool's Gold series, it was about cowboys!  I fell in love with cowboys and I knew I would love this series.  Now I did not start at book #1 (Leather and Lace), but I started with book #5 (Chaps and Chance).  I have read book #6 (Ropes and Revenge).  I plan to read the beginning of this series.
I need to read Leather and Lace (#1), Saddles and Sins (#2), Diamonds and Dust (#3), Glitter and Grit (#4).

4. Piper Anderson by Danielle Stewart
I have read Chasing Piper (#1), Cutting Ties (#2), Choosing Christmas (#2.5), Changing Fate (#3), Finding Freedom (#4), Betty's Journal (#4.5).
-I am behind in this series.  
Settling the Score (#5)
Battling Destiny (#6)
Saving Love (#7)

5. Thunder Point by Robyn Carr
I have read books #1-8 (The Wanderer, The Newcomer, The Hero, The Chance, The Promise, The Homecoming, One Wish, and A New Hope.  But, I need to read Wildest Dreams (#9)

6. Parable, Montana by Linda Lael Miller
I have read this entire series!!!
Big Sky Country (#1)
Big Sky Mountain (#2)
Big Sky River (#3)
Big Sky Summer (#4)

Big Sky Wedding (#5)

Big Sky Secrets (#6)

I would love to know what your favorite series are.  Comment away. Please.

I am going to have a Part 2 of this since I have added more series to this list.
Happy Reading!
Melissa