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Todayโs category: Best Books I Read in 2024
Tore Up
(Mississippi Smoke Series, Book One)
By: Abbi Glines
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Synopsis:
Calculating, cold, often without emotion was how I was described by those closest to me. I had thought perhaps there was truth to their depiction until this endless searing pain took the place in my chest where my heart used to be. Vengeance now ate away at my soul. The wrath I planned to unleash would make the demons in Hell appear mild.
At least, that was untilโฆ
The twisted crux came in the form of eyes bluer than the sky on a warm summer day, a slightly upturned nose with a scattering of freckles, a pink cupid bow mouth, and a smile that made a manโs knees weak.
The events that brought us here meant I should loathe her existence for eternity, yet my need for her grows with each passing day. Sheโs too young, sheโs vulnerable and broken, but somehow, sheโs not damaged. She was the cause of what had left me with this raging agony, and yet, the balm that eased my soul. Still, I can never forgive the destruction she caused me and those I love.
I had become a mockery of my revenge because holding her at night while she slept was the only thing keeping me sane. Sheโll pay the price through my cruelty, never knowing that while she dreams, I find my solace.
My story begins with my worst nightmare.
And sheโs the reason behind all of it.
Home Game
(The Waiting Series: Next Generation, Book One)
By: Ginger Scott
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Synopsis:
Football has been my life. Not that I ever had a choice in the matter. When your dad is a retired, future Hall-of-Fame quarterback, the gridiron tends to weave its way into your DNA.
I always loved the game, but I could do without the spotlight that comes with being Peyton Johnson, the great Reed Johnsonโs daughter. To make matters worse, when my dad retired from the NFL, he decided his second calling was to take over the head coaching gig at my high school, where he has coached my boyfriend for the last three years.
Correctionโmy ex-boyfriend.
While the fairytale high-school sweetheart story may have worked for my parents, I have other plans. And following a self-absorbed athlete to college is not part of them, no matter how hard my dad tries to push me and my ex together.
Thankfully, a new high school opens and draws a line through the center of our town, sending half of my dadโs players to a new team. And apparently, their new quarterback is breaking all of my dadโs old state records. Itโs the ultimate distraction, giving me the chance to land myself a spot on the cheer team at any college that isnโt close to home.
But then I meet him. Wyatt Stone. The guy my dad considers our enemy. The best quarterback Iโve ever seen. A complete jerk who I canโt quit thinking about. And running into. And rooting for.
Now, Iโm the one who is distracted. And repeating my parentsโ love story doesnโt sound so bad after all.
From Here To Eternity
(Moonlit Ridge Series, Book One)
By: A.L. Jackson
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Synopsis:
I should have known everything was going to change when she walked into my tattoo shop…
Timid as hell and gorgeous to the extreme. I knew better than even thinking about touching a woman like that.
My life is dangerous.
My calling wicked.
Willing to cross any line to protect the innocent.
I thought Iโd never see her again until my little boy tumbled and busted his lip, and I found her working at the doctorโs office.
The woman whoโd taken possession of my thoughts.
When it becomes clear sheโs in trouble, I offer up a deal.
Twenty questions to earn her trust.
Too bad trusting me is the last thing she should do.
With one kiss, Iโm addicted. With one night, weโre falling into a passion greater than either of us has ever known.
The voices in my head warn I can never keep her. She canโt know the secret life I lead.
Only sheโs keeping a secret, too.
And Iโll do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it means losing everythingโฆ
Until Bax
(Until Him/Her Series, Book Fourteen)
By: Aurora Rose Reynolds
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Synopsis:
Are You Ready?
(Everlasting Ink Series, Book Three)
By: Kaylee Ryan
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Synopsis:
Forrest
The moment I met Briar, I couldn’t stay away. She’s my sister’s friend, but that didnโt stop me. Especially after her daughters stole twin pieces of me.
I might have inked her flawless skin, but sheโs the one under mine. Something about her draws me in, even when she pushes me away.
Every time weโre together, it feels like Iโm home. I want to give her my heart, my time, and my loveโnot just to her but to her daughters too. Iโll do whatever it takes to prove Iโm the man they can depend on.
Briar
I never thought Iโd fall in love, not after everything Iโve been through. Then Forrest walked into my life, turning everything upside down.
Heโs tough on the outsideโwith his tattoos and confidenceโbut underneath, heโs gentle, patient, and kindโespecially with my girls. He shows he cares in small, consistent ways, even letting the twins paint his nails, making them sparkle.
The fact that they adore him scares me, because itโs not just my heart at risk if he leaves. I love him more than Iโve let myself believe. But now, Iโm ready to admit itโto him and myself. The next time he asks me, Iโll be ready.
Only With Me
(Sugarland Creek Series, Book Four)
By: Brooke Montgomery
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Synopsis:
A forbidden age gap stand-alone from small-town romance author Brooke Montgomery about a girl who connects with a mysterious man and her sisterโs older ex-boyfriend who knows he should stay awayโฆ
Looking back, I shouldnโt have sent a half-naked photo to the group chat.
But when someone asks about a specific horse saddle, I caution them to be careful or their ass will look like mineโcovered in bruises.
While everyone makes inappropriate jokes, a guy who recently joined shows concern about my well-being. Turns out, โbruising like a peachโ isnโt normal.
One innocent photo turns into more and soon weโre texting every day.
The only problemโI have no idea who he is or his age.
Even so, I find myself smiling at his messages and wanting to know more about him.
Until the time comes when weโre supposed to finally meet and he stands me up.
At the advice of my best friend, I sign up for a dating app because Iโm not about to let one guy ruin it for me. But one after another, they either stop responding or block me.
After stumbling across my sisterโs older ex-boyfriend on the same app, I ask him for advice. I beg him to teach me how to please a man and how to have more sexual confidence.
When he reluctantly agrees, things evolve between us, lines get crossed, and I find myself falling for the wrong person.
Except, I canโt shake this uneasy feeling about the mystery guy from the group chatโthe one who never showed up.
But people donโt just vanish without a trace in a Southern small town.
Foretold
(Fated Love Series, Book Two)
By: Chantal Fernando
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Synopsis:
What do you do when the person you are bonded to eternally has betrayed you?
Simple.
You make his life hell.
As the Shadow Princeโs secrets finally unravel, Iโm left scrambling to pick up the pieces.
Hiding in another kingdom might fix all my problems, right?
My mate will be left in the darkness this time.
I hope those shadows choke him.
Let the games begin.
Butter My Biscuit
(Valentine, Texas Series, Book Three)
By: Lyra Parish
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Synopsis:
My bestie was off-limits until he kissed me and changed everything โฆ
Harrison Valentine is my best friend and the king of one-night stands.
And hiโnice to meet youโIโm the queen of failed relationships.
Commitment issues are something we have in commonโor so I thought.
Then, the devil delivers his Kiss of Death, and it puts me in a choke hold.
I expect a f*ckboy, but he wants forever.
And it scares me.
When I finally see the magic we made together, itโs too late.
Because heโs now engaged.
To someone else.
Heartbreaker Handoff
(Varsity Dads Series, Book Five)
By: Lex Martin
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Synopsis:
Billyโs not my baby daddy, but he doesnโt mind pretending to beโฆ
Iโm a Division 1 cheerleader with hopes of becoming a sports broadcaster. None of my plans for college include getting knocked up by a cheating ex who just got engaged to another girl.
When my father finds out Iโm pregnant, he goes ballistic. Thatโs when my BFF, bad boy Billy Babcock, comes to my rescue and agrees to โtake responsibility.โ
Billy and I solidify our contract on a napkinโheโll pretend to be my babyโs father, and Iโll help him clean up his image. The only problem is my father, the football coach, hates Billy. He warned me off dating players a long time ago, and he thinks Billyโs the biggestย playerย out there.
Now that weโre in a โrelationship,โ Billy thinks we should spend some quality naked time together, but Iโm worried about crossing that line. Because athletic guys with big muscles, intricate tattoos, and sexy smirks are my biggest weakness, and Billy ticks off all those boxes.
Can my football player โboyfriendโ walk the straight and narrow for me? Or did I just get handed off from one heartbreaker to another?
Where We Started
(Stone Riders MC Series, Book One)
By: Ashley Munoz
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Synopsis:
Usually, watching a notorious biker club mourn the loss of their beloved president would be a dangerous choice.
Ten out of ten do not recommend.
Unless of course, youโre family.
I didnโt really consider myself part of my fatherโs legacy, until I found out what he left behind in his will. Property, ten acres to be exact, which included the headquarters for his beloved motorcycle club.
I had no idea that by accepting the terms of my inheritance it would thrust me into a battle with the new club president.
Wesley Ryan was unfathomably handsome, menacing and formidable in every way. But his derision toward me only made me cling that much tighter to my birthright.
That is until he decided to play dirty.
Wes didnโt just taunt me by bringing up our past, he wanted us to go all the way back to where we started.
Back to when we were nine and I was just the girl next door who snuck into his treehouse.
Back to when heโd fight the boys who made me cry.
Back to when he first kissed me and stole my heart.
I had to remember Wes wanted to claim my fatherโs property,ย not me.
I walked away once, I just had to prove I was strong enough to do it again.
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I havenโt heard of any of these! Although this year, I have read a lot of Romance, Iโm a bit fed up with the fact that most of them are series these days. So I have to keep up!
My TTT: https://laurieisreading.com/2024/12/31/top-ten-tuesday-2024-favourites/
I agree with you. I miss the days when there were standalones.
It looks like you found some fun romances this year! Happy 2025!
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/my-twelve-favorite-reads-of-2024/
Happy 2025 to you as well!
Glad you found some great books to love this year. Happy New Year!
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
Happy New Year to you as well! It was a good year for romance reads.
It sounds like you had a great reading year. ๐
It was great, for the most part.
I wish I could have accomplished my reading goal. There is always next year. ๐
What a fun and romantic list!
Here is our <a href=”https://www.longandshortreviews.com/miscellaneous-musings/top-ten-tuesday-best-books-i-read-in-2024/“>Top Ten Tuesday.</a>
Thank you! ๐
I’m glad you found so many good books! I hope 2025 is another successful reading year.
Thank you! ๐
Foretold looks amazing! It looks like you found some great reads last year. I hope you find many more this year ๐
If you’d like to visit, here’s my TTT: https://thebooklorefairy.blogspot.com/2024/12/top-ten-tuesday-the-best-books-i-read-in-2024.html
Thank you! Forewarned and Foretold were both great reads. I can’t wait to continue on with this series.
I hope you have a great year full of 5 star reads!