Lissa's Top 16 of 2016
Perfectly Imperfect by Harper Sloan
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"I think this is a great book for someone in a similar situation. It will in ways give them power to move forward. It was also nice to see such a character development."
Favorite Quote:
“… What so many see as perfect, to me. is fake. Perfect isn’t achievable naturally. No one, and I mean no one, is perfect.”
The Perfect Life by Erin Noelle
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"The story was full of hiding behind these lies, that people see as the truth. I don’t want to give away too much of the story. Because honestly while reading, I was like what?! no way?!"
Favorite Quote:
“…My hand had caressed her face, my lips so close we breathed the same air. I wanted it more than I’ve ever wanted anything in my life, though I’m not sure I could’ve stopped once I started”
Witch Queen (Divided Realms Series #2) by Kim Richardson
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review:
"The Journey that Elena goes on is so nerve wracking. I seriously could not put this book down. It’s one of those stories, that you don’t want to be over but you have to absolutely see what happens next."
favorite quote:
“..But I wasn’t a mere human. I was a steel maiden.”
The Matchmaker's Playbook (Wingmen Inc. #1) by Rachel Van Dyken
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review:
"This was really a lot of fun! I loved the characters. There's a lot of sarcastic wit that will have you laughing. There's love and the serious side to life. Wingmen Inc is on its way to be an awesome series!"
MISTER O BY LAUREN BLAKELY
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"I've read many of Blakely's books and I can say I'm never disappointed with any of her stories. She has a way of making you feel their desire, the anticipation that's just simmering. And also throwing in the romance that melts"
FAVORITE QUOTE
"Sex is my classroom, but love is a language I barely understand."
THE MOTHER ROAD BY MEGHAN QUINN
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review:
"The Mother Road, is one of those stories that just sticks with you, well after you’ve finished reading. It was probably one of the funniest, most heartfelt books I’ve read in a l
ong time."
Favorite Quote:
".. But life isn’t worth living if you never put your heart on the line, if you don’t try new things. Pain can be short lived, ‘could have beens’ will live with you forever. Don’t live in a bowl full of regrets.”
A THOUSAND BOY KISSES BY TILLIE COLE
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review:
"Let me just say, it was more than I had expected. It was the most beautiful story I’ve read in a really long time. It’s a timeless romance that would top Noah and Allie. Through all these years no one could top those two. I just know that if it was turned into a movie. It would be the #1 romance. "
Favorite Quote:
"Kiss eight hundred and nineteen was the kiss that changed it all. The kiss that proved that a long-haired brooding boy from Norway and a quirky girl from the Deep South could find a love to rival the greats."
EDGE OF GLORY (FRIENDSHIP, TEXAS #1) BY MAGAN VERNON
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review:
"This is the very first book I’ve read of Magan’s. So I looked her up to see what else she has out. And she has like a million books that will be going up on my TBR list. What I love most as a reviewer, is finding these seriously amazing stories and these writers that I’ve never heard of."
Last Call (Bad Habits #3)
by Staci Hart
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review:
"Even with the heaviness, there are a lot of laughs. The nipple piercing scene, was seriously the funniest thing ever!"
One by Jewel E. Ann
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review:
"One, is one of the greatest love stories I’ve read. It’s a Romantic Comedy but its so much more than that. It’s everything."
Favorite Quote:
“One day. One Kiss. One Moment. One unforgettable memory.”
Restored (The Walshes #5)
by Kate Canterbary
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review:
"Restored, is this beautiful, brilliant, forgiving and amazing story. I really couldn’t get enough of it."
Remember Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker #3) by Kelly Oram
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review:
"What can I really say about this trilogy, other than I loved it. It’s by far one of the best I’ve read."
The Spire (The Walshes #6)
by Kate Canterbary
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review:
"I love these Walshes and if there ended up being 50 books in this series, I would read every one of them."
Soul Finder (The Immortal Gene #2)
by Jacinta Maree
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review:
"Soul Finder, is still as adrenaline filled and heart pumping as the first. There is seriously never a dull moment in this trilogy. You wonder what Jacinta has up her sleeve next."
The Sexy One (One Love)
by Lauren Blakely
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review:
"The Sexy One, is so deliciously good. I loved every minute of it!"
Lucas (Preston Brothers #1)
by Jay McLean
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review:
"Overall, I fell deeply for this story. Lucas and Laney’s story. Of two people who ultimately knew they were made for each other. Five plus plus plus Boundless Stars all the way"
Favorite Quote:
“..Love doesn’t die just become one heart stops beating. When you love someone. you have the same heartbeat and it’s still there. Just not as strong.”
So this is my list for 2016.. but I have to mention one book. One that I read this year, but is not being published till January. It will go up on my top for 2017. It's amazing! I cried so much reading this book and it just stays with you, well after reading. I was a mess for a day. I think it's going to be HUGE, trust me.
Dear Life
by Meghan Quinn
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review snippet
"This book, is more than these fictional characters. The author poured her heart and soul into this. And it really shows."