Absolute MUST Reads

 I rarely have time to post regularly on the blog, but I do update my Goodreads page regularly...click on the goodreads icon below to visit my Absolute Favorites Bookshelf.

my absolute-favorites shelf:

 

Below is a list I made in July of my Top 20 Favorites...more have made that list since then, but it is a great list if I do say so myself! ;-)

Do NOT pass go, Do NOT collect $200, GO directly to reading these books!

The book titles are in NO PARTICULAR ORDER as it would be...
WAY too difficult to choose a ranking for these amazing books!

Some of the titles listed below include the sequel, companion or other books in the series that are part of the absolute must read list; however, non-bolded titles with an asterick* indicate a book associated with an absolute must read title that either is awaiting publication or I personally have not read as of yet. They are listed for your reference.

My Recommended Absolute Must Reads

 

Click the title of a must read or an astrick of an associated title to access the description link.

1. Slammed by Colleen Hoover
    Sequel: Point of Retreat (Slammed #2)
    Companion: This Girl (Slammed #3...more of a Novella)

2. Vain by Amelie Fisher

3. Leo by Mia Sheridan <MC>

4. The Opportunist (Love Me With Lies #1) by Taryn Fisher
    Companion: Dirty Red*(Love Me With Lies #2)
    Awaiting Publication of Follow-Up Sequel: Thief* (Love Me With Lies #3)

5. The Edge of Never (Edge #1) by J.A. Redmerski <MC>
    Awaiting Publication of Follow-Up Sequel: The Edge of Always* (Edge #2)

6. The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred <MC>

7. Flat Out Love by Jessica Park
    Companion: Flat Out Matt (Flat Out Love #1.5...different character POV)

8. On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves

9. One Week Girlfriend by Monica Murphy <MC>
    Sequel: Second Chance Boyfriend (Fable & Drew #2) <MC>

10. The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay <MC>

11. Hopeless (Hopeless #1) by Colleen Hoover <MC>
      Awaiting Publication of Follow-Up Sequel: Losing Hope* (Hopeless #2)

12. My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick

13. Fated by S.H. Kolee <MC>

14. Charade (Games #1) by Nyrae Dawn <MC>
      Series: Facade* (Games #2) NOT a sequel

15. Beauty From Pain (Beauty #1) by Georgia Cates <MC>
      Sequel: Beauty from Surrender (Beauty #2) <MC>

16. Hearts In Darkness by Laura Kaye <MC>

17. Back to You by Priscilla Glenn <MC>

18. To the Moon and Back by Jill Mansell

19. Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
      Sequel: Something Blue

20. Can You keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella

Yes I know, 19 & 20 are oldies, but absolutely golden...these are the books that launched my reading addiction!

Additionally, there are many other great books that I have rated 5 stars and would absolutely recommend, but the books listed above are my all time favorites and are the first titles to pop into my head whenever I am asked for a reading recommendation.

An <MC> indicates the book contains mature content & situations