Books. books. I love books.
Summer is a time when I try to catch-up on reading. My absolute favorites are Contemporary Romance and New Adult/YA.
So here are 5 books that demand to be read on hot, lazy summer days.
1. Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan - Genre: Young Adult
LOVED this book. Reason to Breathe is an emotional roller coaster. I had so many emotions reading this book. It was nothing I expected. I thought it would be your typical love story - sure, the romance aspect is there - but not the way I expected it to go. Emma has been living with her uncle and his wife. She is tormented and physically abused by her aunt on a daily basis. She is counting down the day til she leaves. In school, Emma keeps to herself and only talks to Sara, her best friend. But a new boy, Evan Matthews, comes to school and in just one day everything changes.
2. Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred - Genre: Romance
BREATHTAKING! Books like The Sweet Gum Tree are why I love to read. I was captivated from page one until last page. Beautiful love story of Alix and Nick. The story of their lives. We are introduced to a child (Alix) who innocently meets a boy (Nick) who has only known pain and abuse. Little Alix makes it her goal to keep the boy safe. So we are sent on the adventure that is Alix and Nick's life. Filled with beauty, symbolism, heartache, forgiveness, and an undying love - this ultimate love story turned out to be one of the greatest books I've read.
3. Beautiful disaster by Jamie McGuire - Genre: Contemporary Romance, Young Adult
One thing is clear: everyone is talking about Beautiful Disaster! This book is being tagged as a younger version of Fifty Shades of Grey. Abby is the good girl. Desperate to escape the darkness of her past, Abby sees College as her new start. She is determined to stay on the right path; no drinking, no swearing. But then she meets Travis. The Bad boy, the fighter, the College's infamous one-night stand guy. So Abby and Travis embark on a dangerous friendship... This is the story of a completely dysfunctional and unhealthy relationship, but I couldn't put it down. Great book!
4. Consequences by Aleatha Romig - Genre: Thriller, Contemporary
Okay.... this book OWNED me! I really did abandon all my responsibilities including sleeping, as this book consumed me from the first page to the end. I must say, it took me a second to wrap my head around the purpose of this story. Warning: this is NOT a love story, no romance. The book starts with Claire waking up in a room with no idea as to how she has gotten there. It does not take long for her to figure out that she is being held prisoner. Realization dawns on her as memories flood back of who she was with last. Anthony Rawlings. Tall, dark, handsome and apparently filthy rich (he's NO hero folks). Insane, intense and intriguing roller coaster ride!! And I LOVED every second of it!
5. Can You Keep a Secret by Sophie Kinsella - Genre: Chick lit, Romance
Funny & cute story. Emma is 25 and has been through many jobs. She spills all her secrets to a stranger on a plane when she thinks they're about to die. She tells him everything including several things that could get her in trouble at work. But then, this strange guy turns out to be the co-founder of the company she works for. *wink*. A hilarious read! Sophie Kinsella is my go-to when I need something easy-going to cheer me up.
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