From witty to pretty
I read 200 books this year! There were so many 5 star reads (at least over 50) and at least 20 4.5 star reads. It was hard narrowing down all these amazing books but here it is. These are my favourite 18 books of 2018 (including duets, of which there are many reads).
Title: The Prize
Author: Julie Garwood
Rating: 4.5 stars
Lady Nicholaa is a Saxon and is trying to defend her home against Royce who is Norman and his army. But Nicholaa finds that she is unable to defeat Royce like she did the other armies and seeks refuge. But Royce gets her to leave her Sanctuary and accompanies him to meet his king, William of Normandy in London.
Title: The Right Side of Forever
Author: Meghan Quinn
Rating: 4.5 stars
The story follows Colby and Ryan as they find their way to each other. You get to understand the characters a lot more as you follow their sometimes heart-breaking journey.
Title: The Left Side of Perfect
Author: Meghan Quinn
Rating: 4.5 stars
I would totally recommend reading The Upside of Falling and The Downside of Love before reading this duet as you previously meet Colby (and Ryan) and get a lot of his back story.
Title: Keep
Author: Cora Brent
Rating: 4.5 stars
I just can’t get enough of anything Gentry, I love it. This novella really packs a punch with all the feels, bringing all the emotions of joy, happiness, love and sadness.
Title: The Scapegoat
Author: Daphne Du Maurier
Rating: 4.5 stars
I have made it my goal to read more Daphne Du Maurier as she is a favourite of mine. I saw the recent movie and I really enjoyed it, although it did end up being a little different from the book.
John is on holiday in France when he sees someone who is the mirror image of himself, Jean de Gue who is an aristocratic Frenchman. They go out for drinks and John ends the night in a drunken stupor only to wake up the morning with all his belongings replaced with Jean’s.
Title: Hate notes
Author: Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward
Rating: 4.5 stars
Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward are an amazing duo who always deliver a great read. The book was fun, heartwarming with endearing characters and a twist.
Title: Four Day Fling
Author: Emma Hart
Rating: 4.5 stars
This book was a delight to read. The book was fun, flirty and funny and had me hooked right from the beginning, I couldn’t put it down.
Poppy is in a predicament. not only does she have to spend four days with her family, Poppy needs a date for her sister’s wedding. After waking up next to her one night stand she gets this idea that will solve her problem. Poppy enlists Adam to become her fake boyfriend for the wedding vacation.
Title: Want You
Author: Jen Frederick
Rating: 4.5 stars
Leka is twelve years old and living on the streets. To make money he does odd jobs for those working in the mafia. One night he comes across a small five-year-old girl who is huddled in a dark alleyway. Something about her tugs at his heart and ends up looking after her. He names her ‘bitsy’ and she soon becomes the only person he cares about.
Title: Loving Mr. Cane
Author: Shanora Williams
Rating: 4.5 stars
After the ending of Breaking Mr. Cane, I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of this book. The journey Kandy and Cane have been through so far is heart-wrenching, passionate and completely unforgettable. After everything happening Kandy and Cane find their strength in each other. Their love grows only stronger.
A Universal Truth 