Another year, another hot mess,
Chatterbabes!
Each year, we try to push ourselves and immerse full force into the reading world praying that when it's all over, we've walked away experiencing some of the best stories ever written.
This year, we struggled with our reading goals. We became emotionally drained with books that just didn't work for us, and we found it so hard to get that spark back into our reading.
Our blog will forever remember 2022 as the year of the book slump.
Surprisingly, through it all, with multiple breakdowns between us and endless chatter, we still managed to walk away with some incredible reads!
Thank you so much to all the authors on this list. We wouldn't have made it through the year without you.
Without further ado, here are our favorite books of 2022!
Always Been You
Q.B Tyler
Interracial, Erotic Romance with
Sex Scenes That Will Burn Your Kindle
June First
Jennifer Hartmann
Heartbreaking, Inspiring,
New Adult Story of Forbidden
Love that Spans Decades
Strangers in my Bed
Jade West
Dark, Kinky, Toxic Tale
of Manipulation, Degradation, & Abuse
that Takes an Unexpected Turn &
Ends with an HEA
Most Controversial Read of the Year
Unique, Unconventional Romance
Not For Everyone
Crybaby
Revenge is Sweet Series #1
Monica James &
Michelle Lancaster
Addictive Adrenaline Rush
Sexy, Dark, Twisted,
Fast paced, Violent,
Revenge Fueled Murder Spree
with a Bonny & Clyde-esque
Unhinged Romance
Like Grim Death: Part l
Unsainted Series #5
K.V. Rose
Dark, Twisted,
and All Kinds of Fucked Up
Favorite New Adult Series
Full of Drama, Intense Emotion,
Flawed & Complex Characters,
Toxic Relationships of All Kinds,
Action, Violence, Suspense,
Scorching Hot Sex,
Secrets, Lies, & Betrayal
Favorite Dark Romance of the Year
Even if it Hurts
Coastal Elite Series #1
Sam Mariano
Best Unconventional Romance
Charming Psychopath Anti-Hero,
Emotional Manipulation,
Deception, Somnophilia,
Violence, DubCon/NonCon
Extreme Toxic Relationship
Ominous: Part l
Ecstasy Series #2
K.V. Rose
Toxic, Twisted, Intriguing,
Dark, Disturbing, Kinky,
Melancholy, & Emotional AF
with Complex Characters
& Relationships
The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
Elizabeth O'Roark
Enemies to Lovers,
Vacation Getaway
The Words
Ashley Jade
Rockstar Hero,
Curvy, Smart AF Heroine
Angsty, Emotional,
Angsty, Emotional,
Second Chance Romance
Most Memorable Couple
Favorite Contemporary
Most Memorable Couple
Favorite Contemporary
Standalone of the Year
The Difference Between Somebody and Someone
Difference Trilogy #1
Aly Martinez
Mystery
Erotic Suspense
The Difference Between Somehow and Someway
Difference Trilogy #2
Aly Martinez
Mystery Thriller
Falls Boys
Hellbent Series #1
Penelope Douglas
Second Generation
Forced Proximity
Two Different Worlds
Spectacular Setting
Secret Hideaway
Rivalry, Traditions,
Local Legends, &
a Murder Mystery
What Lovers Do
Jewel E Ann
Friends to Lovers
Rom Com
The Potter, The Refiner, & The Sculptor
The Hands of the Potter series
#1, #2, #3
Kristy Marie
Romdramedy Perfection
Hilarious Banter,
Broken Heroes,
Fiesty Heroines,
Found Family,
Intense Emotion,
Beautiful Romance,
& One Epic Plot Twist
Favorite Contemporary Series of 2022
Hades Series
Tate James
Romantic Suspense
Brutal Cliffhangers
Action, Violence, Spice
Badass Boss Heroine,
a Sexy, Tattooed Giant
with a Growly Personality,
a Hot, Ride or Die,
Right Hand Man, &
a Model Tier Hero
with a Huge Heart &
Massive Dick to Match
Favorite Series Binge of the Year
The Order #1 & Regressive #2
The Cult of Serendee
Angel Lawson
Betrayal, Brotherhood, Violence, Manipulation, Knife/Blood Play,
Dub-Con, Suspense, Drugs,
Various Levels of Criminal Behavior,
Great Sex, an Arranged Marriage,
& a Crazy Fucking Cult
Gypsy Truths
All the Pretty Monsters Series #6
Kristy Cunning
Unique Reverse Harem Series
A Vampire, an Incubus, a Wolf,
a Van Helsing, a Mysterious Monster, Long Lost Family,
a Pain in the Ass Ex,
& a Heroine You'll Never Forget
Forced Bonds #4 & Tragic Bonds #5
The Bonds that Tie Series
J. Bree
Favorite Reverse Harem Series
Unique, Slowburn, Paranormal
Powerful Heroine
Badass Alpha Harem
Shadow Creatures
Supernatural Powers
Possessive Bonds
Action, Suspense, Intrigue,
Secrets, & Shadow Tentacle Sex
The Savage
Kingmakers Series #5
Sophie Lark
Alpha Hero & Heroine
Action, Suspense, Drama,
Drugs, Violence, Chaos, Crazy,
& a Whole Lot of Spice
Favorite New Adult Mafia Series
Verity
Colleen Hoover
Dark, Disturbing
Creepy, Suspenseful,
Intriguing, & Mysterious
with a Splash of Romance,
a Sprinkle of Sex, & a Shocking Twist
Most WTF Ending of the Year
Pen Pal
J.T. Geissinger
Kinky, Unconventional Romance
Most Jaw Dropping Twist
Best Thriller of the Year
Epic Mindfuck
Seriously, Give This Woman
a Round of Applause!
A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows
Stars and Shadows Series #1
Holly Renee
Arranged Marriage
Forbidden Love
Fae, Vampires, Royalty,
Magic, Political Intrigue,
a Swoonworthy Hero,
a Starblessed Heroine,
Scorching Hot Sexual Tension,
Violence, a Healthy Dose of Steam,
Incredible Banter,
& a Damn Good Time
The Wolf & The Wildflower
Ella Fields
Spectacular Spin-Off
Angsty, Layered Story of Fate,
Betrayal, Pride,
Heartbreak, & Love with
Complicated Relationships,
Complex Characters, Fated Mates,
Hot Sex, Emotional Torment,
Twists, Turns, and Tragedy
The War of Two Queens
Blood and Ash Series #4
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Favorite Fantasy World
Fierce Heroine
Swoonworthy Hero
Action, Suspense, Love,
Violence, Friendship, Steam,
Prophesies, Revelations,
Magic, Mystery, & One
Magic, Mystery, & One
Epic Final Fight Scene
A Light in the Flame
Flesh and Fire Series #2
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Favorite Fantasy Couple
Best Fantasy of the Year
Action, Angst, Humor,
Betrayal, Intense Emotion,
Best Fantasy of the Year
Action, Angst, Humor,
Betrayal, Intense Emotion,
Violence, Sex, Perfect Pacing,
Rich Fantasy World,
Twists & Turns, Brilliant Writing,
& a Heart Pounding Cliffhanger
Twists & Turns, Brilliant Writing,
& a Heart Pounding Cliffhanger
The Serpent & the Wings of Night
Crowns of Nyaxia #1
Cora Broadbent
Brutal, Hunger Games Style
Tournament with Vampires, Gods,
a Complicated Slow Burn Romance,
Found Family, High Stakes,
a Variety of Vamps, Violence,
Political Intrigue, Lies, Betrayal,
Twists & Turns, Magic,
& Morally Gray Characters
Favorite New Fantasy
Glow
Plated Prisoner Series #4
Raven Kennedy
Unique & Dark
King Midas Retelling
Multi POV, Excellent World Building
Gilded Heroine, Fae King Hero,
Action, Suspense, Steam,
Trauma, Healing, Political Intrigue, Revelations, Violence, Magic,
& Killer Fucking Cliffhanger
Anastasia
Sophie Lark
Anastasia Reimagining with
Historical & Fantastical Elements
Childhood Enemies to Friends to Lovers
Hero & Heroine from
Two Different Worlds
Political Intrigue, Family,
Friendship, War, Lies,
Betrayal, Intense Chemistry
& Emotion, Magic, &
a Beautiful Slowburn Romance
with a Twist
Lazarus
Volumes 1, 2, & 3
Greg Rucka & Michael Lark
Favorite Comic Series of the Year
Unique Storyline, Badass Heroine, Dystopian Universe with Sci-Fi Elements, Violence, Action, Suspense,
Unique Storyline, Badass Heroine, Dystopian Universe with Sci-Fi Elements, Violence, Action, Suspense,
& a Little Bit of Romance
Lovely Bad Things
Trisha Wolfe
Dark, Thrilling, Sexy
Help Me Remember
Corinne Michaels
Small Town Romance
with a Beautiful Ending
Sparrow & Hawke
Nina Lane
Forbidden Slow Burn
Society of Psychos
Dead Men Walking Duet #2
Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
All Aboard the Crazy Train
3 Psychotic Captives,
an Equally Psychotic Hitman,
Two Shock Collars,
A Big Pink Strap On,
& Some Really Fucking
Good Chocolate Cereal
Adrenaline
In Secret We Sin Series #1
A.L. Woods
Second Chance, Dark MF Romance
with MMF, MM, & MMFM Scenes
Murder, Knife Play, Kidnapping,
Stalking, Lust, Love, Heartbreak,
Angst, Personal Growth,
Family, Friendship, Violence,
Mystery, Suspense, Filthy Sex, &
a Rollercoaster of Emotion
These Love of My Next Life
Next Life Duet #1
Brit Benson
Childhood Enemies to Lovers
Bullying, Anger, Jealousy
Angst, Lust, Love, &
Heartbreaking, Frustrating, Toxic,
Messy, Beautiful Romance
The Pact
Rebels of Ridgecrest High #1
Belle Harper
Slowburn, New Adult,
Reverse Harem
Childhood Best Friends to Enemies
Drama, Angst, Pain,
Sexual Tension
Best Friendship Flashbacks
All the Freaking Feels
The Beginning of Us
Complicated US Trilogy
Lylah James
New Adult
Love Triangle
Trauma, Angst,
Intense Emotion
The Rite Trilogy
A. Zavarelli & Natasha Knight
Dark, Angsty, Mafia Romance
Complex Characters, Trauma,
Fucked Up Families, Secret Society, Fractured Relationships, Tortured Hero, Misunderstood Heroine, Tension, Violence, Suspense, a Spellbinding Slowburn, and a Spicy Payoff
The End
Did you see any of your favorites on our list?
Are there any books on your favorites list that you think we need to read?
Did you find any new books for your tbr?
We would love to know!
Feel free to tell us in the comments!
Thank you so much for reading! Until next time! 💋
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