I’ve read 250 books in 2023, mostly contemporary romance books, and here are my top 23 reads of the year!

Blurb:There are a few things Coconut Creek has that Pine Ridge does not. Palm trees, sandy beaches, butterfly museums—infuriatingly attractive special forces veterans.  When Colorado elementary school teacher Ophelia Brody …

The Fake Out by Stephanie Archer is a fake dating, hockey romance between Rory & Hazel, where he falls first (hard). This book is spicy and totally swoon-worthy!

Can I Tell You Something? by Holly June Smith is a Christmas romance novella. Hannah is with her family for the holidays, and her brother brings home his best friend, …

The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy is Gigi Graham & Luke Ryder’s story. Both main characters are college hockey players, who start as friends with benefits and become so much …

Scandalized by Ivy Owens is a super steamy celebrity romance between a journalist, Gigi, & her childhood best friend’s brother, Alec.

Off the Hook by Julie Olivia is the first book in the Never Harbor series. Jasper is a single dad, and the brother of his nanny Wendy’s ex fiancé. They …

Caught Up by Liz Tomforde is a single dad + nanny sports romance between Kai & Miller. It’s a beautiful story about healing from the past, with tons of banter …

Perfect for You by Samantha Leigh is a spicy, opposites attract, childhood friends to lovers small town romance between Isaac & Birdie.

Wildfire by Hannah Grace is a college romance that starts as a hookup at a party, and turns into so much more, as Aurora & Russ get to know each …