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Empire High Elite by Ivy Smoak

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challenging emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Damaged Goods by L.J. Shen

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Bailey and Lev's story is tragic and magical and absolutely perfect. I loved every book in this series and would be hard pressed to pick one as a favorite.  As per usual, Ms. Shen will make you love the characters, break your heart and try to squish it all back together. You'll never be the same but the journey is totally worth it.  Read ALL of these and you'll realize why L.J. Shen is truly one of my favorite authors.
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Dirty Little Promise by Kendall Ryan

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emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Dirty Little Secret by Kendall Ryan

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emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I'll Be Home... by Heather Long, Tate James

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

This is the not so holiday romance set in the winter at Christmas time but with definitely some dark details. If you are looking for just that perfect Christmas story this might not be it but it is absolutely the twisted Christmas story you need!  A little gory, a little twisted, and totally steamy. This story has it all!
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A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner

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emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Pieces We Leave Behind by Elle Mitchell

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emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I LOVED this book.  There was absolutely nothing that I disliked about it. The characters are witty and snarky. The story is original and the ending was perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. A steamy, not so perfect love story with just the right ending.  Absolutely worth the read 
Cake by J. Bengtsson

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emotional hopeful tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Because of Her by Jewel E. Ann

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emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The Lovely Return by Carian Cole

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emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is beyond words. The story is original and the characters are perfect. This book is definitely a slow burn but it is absolutely perfect. Does reincarnation happen or is it all just a dream? We may never know but if it does I want it to be like this.