Top Reads Of 2022

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, 

Second Chance Romance
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 

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, 

Violence, Sex, Perfect Pacing, 

Rich Fantasy World, 
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, 

& 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! 💋