Hey friends! Since we are days away from 2023, I thought I would share my top books of 2022. There weren’t many this year that I can call favorites, but these here stood out to me. Every book on this list is one that I have at least pushed one person to read.
Let’s get into my top books of 2022!
Heartless by Elise Silver –I finished it in one day and that’s rare for me with a book over 400 pages. The chemistry between these two was electric and the sexual tension was awesome! I will definitely be picking up the next book in the series and I’m not so patiently waiting for it to release.
I Married A Naga by Regine Abel – I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. I saw someone describing the smut on TikTok and I was intrigued to pick it up. I adored this couple so much! Especially Szaro. The lengths he went to to make Serena happy were amazing. I liked reading about them learning about each other’s customs and blending them together.
My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey – I doubt anyone is shocked to see a Tessa Bailey book on this list. My Killer Vacation had me smiling and also fanning myself at the same time. I enjoyed our main characters and the journey of them catching a killer and falling in love.
Never with Me by Kaylee Ryan – This is exactly why I read Kaylee Ryan’s books. She always gives low angst romance and a couple that gets together and stays together. Deacon and Ramsey were cute and definitely made for each other.
The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe – This was the first TikTok recommendation that was a winner for me. A dark Peter pan retelling that was along a reverse Harem? Sold!
Colters’ Woman by Maya Banks – I was contemplating adding this one to the list. I try to stay away from books that even hint at a menage in them. I gave this a try because since they were all brothers there wouldn’t be any MM scenes. (no hate if that’s what you like, but not for me) Pleasantly, all of the scenes were either one on one or where all three brothers focused on Holly. Can I find three brothers that worship me? Too much to ask?
I really enjoyed the first two books in the Never King series but the one that just came out was really disappointing. I hope you like it better than I did, though. Happy new year!
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Oh no! I just borrowed book three from KU. I enjoyed the first two books as well. Fingers crossed I enjoy it.
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I haven’t read many romances, but I did try branching out this year and read You Had Me At Hola! Will definitely be reading more in 2023, I’ve heard really good things about elsie silver, will have to try out her books too. Wonderful list Kayla 💞
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You should definitely pick up something for Elsie Silver. Heartless was my first from her, but I know I’m going to read her backlist.
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I keep seeing Silver’s books all over. I have one. Just need to make time for it.
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That’s what got me to pick Heartless up. I can definitely understand making time. I feel like all I have is little windows for reading these days.
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Heartless was so good! I binged that book! I had no idea it was that long because it didn’t feel that way. I also loved that Kaylee Ryan book. It was my first book of hers and it made me go on a binge of some of her backlist.
I hope 2023 is an amazing year for you – reading and otherwise!
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I hope 2023 is an amazing year for you as well! We definitely need to do some buddy reads soon.
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Yes! Let’s! I would love that.
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Any books in mind?
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Oh, gosh. I don’t know. I’m trying to think of who is releasing and what we both would want to read. Did you have any ideas? I’ll keep thinking on it.
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I own heartless and love love loved My Killer Vacation 😍😍 awesome list!
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Thank you! I need to get a physical copy of Heartless for my shelf. I know I’m going to reread it!
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I tried reading that Maya Banks years ago but that was before I liked menage, I really need to go back to it. Everyone but me loved Heartless haha But I am so thrilled that it was such a wiin for you. The hero was done so well in that one and you are right about the level and amount of steam in it.
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I hate that Heartless wasn’t a winner for you! Maybe the next one in the series will be. If you pick up that Maya Banks books let me know!
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oh I forgot….HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you find some great gems in 2023!
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Happy New Year to you too! I wish you great books to read!
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The Never King looks really good! Honestly, haven’t jumped on it because of the TikTok hype. Hyped up books always make me nervous, but since you really liked it… I might have to look into getting it.
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I can understand that. I’ve been let down by TikTok hype so much.
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Yeah and I feel like when people over hype books, and never talk about potential downsides, it makes me me wry of it too.
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Same here. I’ve learned to take TikTok recs with a grain of salt.
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Brilliant list! I really loved my killer vacation when I read it last year and you reminded me that I want to read never king. Have a lovely new year! He’s my list of my top 22 books of 2022 ☺️ https://hundredsandthousandsofbooks.blog/2022/12/29/my-top-22-books-of-2022/
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I hope you enjoy Never King when you read it!
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Thankyou for the list, which I will add to my list of ‘to read’.
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I hope you enjoy them!
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