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15 Must-Read Winter Fantasy Books To Keep Your Spirits Bright

When the nights are longer and darkness falls sooner, having a tale of magic to dive into makes all the difference for my mental health and well-being. There’s nothing better than an immersive fantasy read in the heart of winter and I’ve got 15 winter fantasy book recommendations lined up here – for every type of fantasy reader — to keep your spirits bright this chilly, cozy season.

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5 Romantic Suspense Series To Add To Your TBR Today

Lately I’ve been loving romances with a bit more oomph. A bit more passion. A bit more angst. A bit more drama and conflict! Romantic suspense is any genre of romance that features a prominent mystery, suspense or thriller element. It’s a subgenre that I’ve always loved, but not one that I’ve sought after in the longest time, until recently. Here are 5 romantic suspense series to add to your to-be-read list today!

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Most Anticipated Thriller Books of 2023

Here we go again! This time, I’m covering some of the most anticipated thriller books of 2023! In this list, you’ll find 20 thriller books all releasing in 2023. There’s chills and thrills, gothic vibes, things that go bump in the night, cozy mystery series, and wicked things coming our way and definitely not in a spoopy way. Here are some of the most anticipated thriller books of 2023!

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My Favorite Books of the Year

Picking top favorites is always hard for me. Even with a reading journal this year where I kept up with my favorite book month by month, I still made this stack twice! But I think I've nailed it this time. Here are the top 12 books I loved this year!

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Most Anticipated Romance Reads of 2023

All you need is love… and romance books! It’s that time again. Today, I’m covering some of the most anticipated romance reads of 2023. In this list, you’ll find 45 romance books all releasing next year. From contemporary and romcom to dark, romantic suspense, there’s something for every type of romance reader in this group!

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Most Anticipated Fantasy Reads of 2023

Here we are again! On the cusp of a brand new year and it’s time to cover some of the most anticipated reads of 2023. In this list, we’ve got over 50 fantasy and fantasy romance reads. From Leigh Bardugo and Shannon Chakraborty and their immersive, epic magical worlds to sizzlin’, heartstopping fantasical romances from Katee Robert and Sarah A. Parker, we’ve got a plethora of new releases to look forward to in the new year.

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7 Books I Can’t Get Enough Of (so far) This Year

It’s June!! And that means we’re halfway through the year, so it’s time to recap my favorite books of the year so far. I’ve read so many good ones already! Here are 7 books I can’t get enough of (so far) in 2022.

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If You Loved This, Read This | Part 2

I love getting book recommendations based on stories I’ve already loved. I also enjoy spotting similarities between books and recommending them based on those things. So, let’s dive into Part Two of my If You Loved This, Read This blog series! This time we’ve got sweeping, contemporary YA stories, intense romantic suspense novels, and a couple of paranormal thrillers.

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5 Favorite Reads of 2021 & New Auto-Buy Authors

I read so many good books in 2021! Amongst all the favorites, I discovered 5 that were not only my favorite, but their authors became classified as “auto-buy” for me! I feel like that’s kind of a big deal. From a cozy cultural thriller and supernatural mystery to a dystopian, end of the world fantasy, a Rapunzel reimagining, and a paranormal, romantasy rom-com series, here are 5 of my favorite reads from 2021 and their authors who are now on auto-buy for me.

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50 Highly Anticipated Fantasy + Romance Books of 2022

Well, my goodness, we’re almost to 2022! I can’t believe it. 2022 is going to be an amazing year for book releases. There are SO many good ones to look forward to! From House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas to Emily Henry’s new romance novel Book Lovers, I’ll be covering the most talked about and most anticipated Fantasy, Romance, and Fantasy Romance (aka Romantasy) books coming our way in 2022.

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20 Holiday Romances That’ll Keep You Warm And Cozy This Winter

I can’t believe it’s ‘tis the season time already! I’m so excited for all the holiday romance books. Check out these 20 I'm looking forward to. From a couple of young adult contemporary romances to all the new adult chick-lit with cozy small town feels, travel, fun banter, and all the feel and soul-stirring goodness there’s bound to be something that will make your (and my!) days merry and bright this holiday season!

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5 Books I Read In One Sitting

Have you ever read a book in one sitting? It’s a rare thing for me - to read something in absolutely one sitting - but there have been a handful of books I’ve compulsively read and couldn’t put down over the last couple of years that I’m showcasing today. Check out the last 5 books ( and 3 novellas) I’ve read in one (and almost one) sitting!

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25 Fall Fantasy Books To Cozy Up With This Season

September is here which means that crisp, cooler, autumn weather is on its way! I love this time of year. Curling up by the fire, inside or out, with a hot beverage in hand and the perfect fall read is one of my favorite past times. From witches & demons to mysteries and eerie & hauntingly atmospheric tales and some light horror, you’ll definitely want to add some of these to your fall TBR. Check out my list of 25 fall fantasy books to cozy up with this season.

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7 Paranormal Fantasy Romances To Read This Spooktober

Today I’m showcasing 7 paranormal fantasy romances to get you ready for spooky season! Because they’re juicy and just a little bit spooky. Get ready for ghosts, witches, vampires, werewolves, and demons; dark and gothic vibes, mythic feels, royalty and fairy tale-like atmospheres, other realms, and surprise twists. Here are 7, and also 7 of my favorite, paranormal fantasy romances to read this October.

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The Best Fantasy Romance Books on Kindle Unlimited

Fantasy + Romance = Romantasy! These are my two favorite genres and I absolutely love when they collide. You get the elements of a high fantasy world with a main plotline that focuses heavily on a romantic relationship with a fantastical being and probably lots of smutty bits! I went on a huge Fantasy Romance kick in May and I thought it’d be fun to throw together a list of all the Fantasy Romance books and series that have caught my eye over on Kindle Unlimited! Here they are!

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7 Swoon-Worthy Romance Books Releasing In 2021

I’ve been on such a fantasy kick lately that my contemporary romance TBR is starting to really pile up! Give me all the snarky banter, heated tension, and swoon-worthy moments, please. Today, I’ve rounded up 7 romance books that I’m looking forward to reading this year. Check this out if you’re looking for swoon-worthy, must-read romances to add to your 2021 reading list!

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Highly Anticipated Fantasy Reads Of 2021

It’s 2021 and I’m so excited about all the new books coming out this year!! So, today, I’m covering 40 of the most anticipated fantasy books of the year that are epic, magical, and likely to blow your mind! Check this out if you’re frantically trying to plan out your fantasy reads for the year. You will NOT be disappointed!

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The Ultimate List of Paranormal Fantasy Books

It’s spooky season! And I’ve just figured out that paranormal fantasy books are my favorite fantasy genre. So, today, I’m covering 50+ books that are all things otherworldly, dark, eerie, mythical, and supernatural! If you’re wondering what fantasy books to read next, especially in honor of spooky season, this blog is for you!

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35 Fantasy Book Series On My TBR

I’m SO BEHIND on all the Fantasy Book Series that have been released the last couple of years. I’m back into reading with a vengeance in 2020 and I have SO MANY series I want to get to! I’ve rounded up a lot of them here. 35 fantasy series that are on my TBR! Check this out if you need a comprehensive list of potential fantasy series to read next plus where to find them.

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