22 Books I Loved In 2022

I read so many amazing books in 2022! That said, there are 22 that stand out in my mind. These books made me cry, laugh, gasp, and swoon.

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22. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Read if you love: historical fiction (the 80s), summer vibes, multiple POV, recurring characters

Why I loved it: Malibu Rising was a beautifully written novel that explored topics such as gender, class, and fame, and I couldn’t put it down!

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3GdRQOS

21. Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

Read if you love: small town romance, opposites attract, found family

Why I loved it: Reading Part of Your World was a magical experience. Alexis and Daniel’s story was excellent! I loved them.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3IiO7lw

20. Verity by Colleen Hoover

Read if you love: trippy plots, suspense, “wtf” moments, a shocking ending

Why I loved it: Verity was something else…. I felt uncomfortable while reading it, but I couldn’t look away. What a ride!

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3CdJvcw

19. The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

Read if you love: bodyguard/celebrity romance, fake dating, forced proximity

Why I loved it: The Bodyguard was ultra sweet and freaking hilarious. I laughed so much while reading it. It was a breath of fresh air.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3VByyZ6

18. Blind Side by Kandi Steiner

Read if you love: sports romance (football), college romance, fake dating, dual POV, spice

Why I loved it: The fake dating in Blind Side was TOP NOTCH! And Clay read Gianna’s books to learn what she likes… need I say more! LOVE.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3VCqBDh

17. Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

Read if you love: sports romance (ice skating + hockey), college romances, found family, spice, the off-campus series

Why I loved it: I discovered a love for hockey romances this year, and books like Icebreaker are why! Icebreaker was funny, emotional, and a fun read overall.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3WD8hel

16. How To Fake It In Hollywood by Ava Wilder

Read if you love: fake dating, celebrity romance, pop culture, age gap romances, dual POV

Why I loved it: There were so many layers to How To Fake It In Hollywood. On the surface, it may look like just another celebrity romance, but it was much deeper than that, and I loved it.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3WDthl6

15. The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

Read if you love: women in STEM, fake dating, graduate school settings, grumpy/sunshine, mutual pining

Why I loved it: THIS BOOK WAS SO CUTE! That’s it. So. Freaking. Adorable.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3Vw5CSh

14. The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead

Read if you love: fast-paced, twisty plots, suspenseful reads, cults (in a non-problematic way, I hope), true crime podcasts

Why I loved it: Talk about a page-turner! Wowza. I’m still at a loss for words. The Last Housewife isn’t a jump-out-of-your-seat thriller, but it is suspenseful and will probably make you sick to your stomach multiple times.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3jFxeaq

13. King of Wrath by Ana Huang

Read if you love: billionaire/heiress, forced proximity, interracial couples, dislike to love, billionaire romance, spice, jealousy trope

Why I loved it: King of Wrath did enemies to lovers and forced proximity SO WELL, and I loved the depth of the characters.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3GwMxLq

12. Where Time Stands Still by N.S. Perkins

Read if you love: dual POV, an impactful/emotional read, winter romances, slow burns, forced proximity, christmas tree farms

Why I loved it: Where Time Stands Still felt a bit like being in a snow globe or sitting by a fire on a cold day; even though it was an emotional read, it also felt like a warm hug.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3vvittm

11. Mixed Signals by B.K. Borison

Read if you love: sunshine x sunshine, small town romance, summer, sweets, short-term dating experiments, secret crushes, slow burns, super sweet love stories

Why I loved it: Mixed Signals made me crave sweets for weeks! Gosh, I can’t think of a more sunshine, adorable couple!

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3Gw0wRS

10. Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score

Read if you love: small town romance, grumpy/sunshine, suspense, humor, found family, spice

Why I loved it: Things We Never Got Over had it all: romance, suspense, humor, and so much more, and it kept me interested the entire time.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3vt0AeR

9. Swear on Your Life by Renee Carlino

Read if you love: second chance romances, a book within a book, childhood friends to lovers, an emotional read

Why I loved it: Wow! I loved the book within a book element of Swear On This Life, and I was just as interested in the past as in the present.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3hZSE1J

8. Bright Side by Kim Holden

Read if you love: having a positive outlook, emotional/deep reads, unique books, humor, sweet friendships

Why I loved it: Bright Side was a heavy read, but it was beautifully written, and I could not put it down.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3G6g11w

7. Funny Feelings by Tarah DeWitt

Read if you love: friends to lovers, fake dating, age gap, grumpy/sunshine, single dad trope

Why I loved it: Funny Feelings was hilarious, sweet, swoon-worthy, and so much more! I adored this read and couldn’t stop thinking about it once I finished.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3WBIdAm

6. Twisted Lies by Ana Huang

Read if you love: fake dating, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine, alpha male/possessive hero, slow burn romances, billionaire romances

Why I loved it: Stella is one of my favorite characters that I’ve read this year. She was very relatable, which drew me into the story. I also LOVED the spice.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3C9o8Jh

5. It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

Read if you love: emotional reads, dual timelines, childhood friends to lovers, books with a message

Why I loved it: It Ends With Us was an emotional journey. I appreciated reading about Lily’s journey and thought this book was powerful.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3i43V0R

4. Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan

Read if you love: small town romance, emotional reads, grumpy/sunshine, first loves, a reclusive hero

Why I loved it: Stunning. Archer’s Voice was beautiful. Watching Archer’s journey throughout this book and the love that grew between him and Bree was beautiful.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3GuytSJ

3. Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren

Read if you love: childhood friends to lovers, dual timelines, sweet moments, second chance romances, summer houses, books, coziness

Why I loved it: Love & Other Words is my favorite childhood friends to lovers read of 2022. The love story between Macy and Elliot was beautiful, yet sad. But ultimately, it gave me yet another reason to believe in love.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3WFeV3Y

2. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

Read if you love: romantasy, books that have you on the edge of your seat, a suspenseful plot, terrific worldbuilding

Why I loved it: I don’t read much fantasy, but after reading A Court of Thorns and Roses, I knew I had to pick this one up. I have ZERO regrets. I read this months ago, and I can still remember it vividly.

Buy here: https://amzn.to/3Iff2Po

1. Say You Swear by Meagan Brandy