Monday, December 21, 2020

Best of 2020: Favorite Contemporary Romances


It's time to celebrate my year in books. I will be spreading my favorites throughout a bunch of categories, but these are all favorites. For more of my favorites, check out my Five Star Friday posts. Today I will be sharing.....

Favorite Contemporary Romances!

I credit contemporary romances for keeping me sane this year. It's my favorite genre, by far, and I have yet to be let down by a good romance book. Whenever I am feeling a bit blah, I will reach for one of my romances, and my spirits are immediately lifted. These are a few of the romances, which were published this past year and really made a big impression on me. Each stood out in some way, but most of all, they made me feel a whole lot. 

Did you read any great romances this year?
Let us know in the comments!

34 comments:

  1. Contemporary romance was my go-to this year! I loved All About Us, and Paris is Always a Good Idea is one I'm looking forward to!

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    1. Both were so fantastic! I am so happy to hear you liked them too

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  2. I have an audio and e-copy of Man Down, I just need to carve out some time for it!

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    1. It was a very emotional story (how could it not be!). I hope you get a chance to read or listen to it.

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  3. Im slowly reading Always Only You, I can't wait to finish it!

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    1. I just love this family so much! Hope you love it too

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  4. I also loved The Girl Next Door, The Roommate, and Yours to Keep! Great list!

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    1. Yeah! I am looking forward to the next book in each of those series.

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  5. So many great picks on here! I really want to read The Twelve Dates of Christmas!

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    1. It's so a delightful and feel-good book. I hope you get to it

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  6. There's one here that I've read (The Roommate) and a couple that I want to read. Like, Man Down, always Only You and All About Us. Hoopla has the audio of the Liese book so I'm excited for that!

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    1. I listened to Liese's book via Hoopla (though I own the ebook). I thought the narration was well done. Hope you get to listen to it

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  7. I want to read The Twelve Dates of Christmas at some point - it might be a post-Christmas read, but whatever! LOL

    Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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    1. Lauren, if you need a fun, pick me up kind of read, read Twelve Dates. I read it months ago as an ARC, so it's good any time of the year.

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  8. I haven't read any of these, but Man Down sounds like one I might read! Thank you for sharing :D

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  9. I've only read The 12 Dates of Christmas (and you know I loved that one) but several of the others are on my TBR so it makes me happy seeing them on your "best of" list!

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    1. That book was such a gem. Definitely one I will continue to scream about

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  10. These all look nice. Paris and the 12 Dates especially look good!

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  11. Romance takes me away to a good place, too. I haven't read any of your picks, but I do have the Abby Jimenez on my list. A few others have caught my eye. :)

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    1. Jimenez's books both had me laughing and in tears. So good!

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  12. I have not read any of these, but lots of cute covers! I did read one adult contemporary romance this year (yes, just one, shhh) and I DID love it, Rachel Lynn Solomon's The Ex Talk which doesn't come out until next month but I highly recommend!

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    1. Yes! I loved The Ex Talk. I am beyond happy that RLS has started writing rom-coms, because she is so good at it

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  13. The Happy Ever After Playlist and Always Only You were both 5 star reads for me! Loved them so much.

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    1. And they earned each and every star. Both were so fantastic!

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  14. You have a great list of contemporary romances here....many of which I do want to read. I have enjoyed Kate Meader in the past. And I have heard great things about Roommate.

    Great list and thanks for sharing.

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    1. I was so impressed by The Roommate. You don't read many romances set in the adult entertainment industry.

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  15. Agreed with The Roommate! It made me laugh and swoon!

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    1. That book blew my mind. I never expected it to be so heartwarming.

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  16. I've just finished The Roommate and I loved it so much! I can't wait for Naomi's book. I hope I can get to The Twelve Dates of Christmas soon, I just haven't been in the mood for Christmas novels.

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    1. I am so excited that The Roommate is a series, and Naomi is a fantastic character! Can't wait to get to know her better. Twelve Dates is set at Christmas, but the holiday isn't the central focus. It was really heartwarming and fun.

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  17. Woo Hoo! I actually read a book that made your list. All About Us was a great read. I hope to read Happily Ever After Playlist sometime soon.

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    1. Jimenez's books are so good. I cried a LOT during the first book and a bit during the second. They were both so beautiful.

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