Each year, I try to create a reading challenge that’s not only fun and challenging but also realistic. This year, I set the bar pretty high, and couldn’t be happier with the results. I’ve read over 153 books for this challenge, 85 of those being books that have sat on my kindle for far too long. I’ve discovered a lot of new authors and exciting books in 2022 and can not wait to see what next year’s challenge will bring.
Here are the books that made my 2022 Reading Challenge a success:
| Category | Book Title |
| Re-Read a favorite book | The Host by Stephenie Meyer |
| Re-Read a Book you read 5 years ago | Trophy Wife by Alessandra Torre |
| A Book that’s been on your tbr for 3 years or more | Finding Storm by Samantha Towle |
| A Book that will be made/has been made into a movie/tv show | Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris |
| A book set in a different country from where you currently live. | Beautiful Enemy by Piper Lawson |
| A book by an author new to me | Inevitable by Kristen Granata |
| A Contemporary | Run to You by Lara Adrian |
| A New Adult Read | Mad World by Hannah McBride |
| A Biker Novel | Biker Schmiker by Bella Jewel |
| A Paranormal/Fantasy | These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan |
| A Sports Romance | The Varsity Dad Dilemma by Lex Martin |
| A Romantic Comedy | Screwdrived by Alice Clayton |
| An Opposites Attract Novel | Screwed Up by Harlow Rae |
| A Grumpy/Sunshine Romance | Blind Pass by Teagan Hunter |
| A book chosen for its cover | Fragile Longing by Cora Reilly |
| An Accidental Pregnancy Romance | Floored by Karla Sorensen |
| An Older Brother’s Best Friend Romance | Every Sweet Regret by Lexi Ryan |
| A Holiday Romance (any holiday) | Kissing My Co-worker by J. Sterling |
| A Forbidden Romance | Stone Cold by Winter Renshaw |
| A Billionaire Romance | The Billionaire by Marni Mann |
| A Bad Boy Romance | Rock Me by Cherrie Lynn |
| A Workplace Romance | Sexy Filthy Boss by Piper Rayne |
| A Fake Relationship Romance | Faking It With #41 by Piper Rayne |
| A Marriage of Convenience Romance | Bound by Duty by Cora Reilly |
| A Forced Proximity (1 Bed Trope) Romance | Taste by Melanie Harlow |
| My Favorite troupe | Force by Cassandra Robbins |
| A book with a red cover | The Professional, Pt.1 by Kresley Cole |
| 4 books on my TBR | The Redemption by Nikki Sloane Repeat Offender by Lani Lunn Vale Book Boyfriend by Claire Kingsley Conceal by Ava Harrison |
| 4 New Releases | The Surprise Seduction by Amy Alves Only Ever Yours by Nikki Ash The Wright Rival by KA Linde The Grump Who Stole Sunshine by Ella Fields |
| A Rock Star Romance | Famous in a Small Town by Kylie Scott |
| A Gothic Romance | Nightshade by Keri Lake |
| A book picked by a friend | The Bone Witch by Ivy Asher |
| A Dark/Taboo Romance | The Ritual by Shantel Tessier |
| A Historical Romance | The Unknown Beloved by Amy Harmon |
| A Fairy Tale Re-Telling | Beauty and the Beast by Skye Warren |
| A Royal Romance | My Wicked Prince by Molly O’Keefe |
| A YA Book | If There’s No Tomorrow by JLA |
| An Enemies to Lovers Romance | At First Hate by KA Linde |
| A book that will make you Ugly Cry | Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover |
| A book with an Age Gap troupe | Imagine Me by Fiona Cole |
| A book with Friends to Lovers troupe | Lass by Harloe Rae |
| A book with a Blue cover | Her Forbidden Hero by Laura Kaye |
| A Book with a Purple Cover | Fantastical by Kristen Ashley |
| A Book with a White Cover | The Professional Pt. 3 by Kresley Cole |
| A Book with a One-Word Title | Crave by Piper Lawson |
| 4 books on my TBR | Throne of Glass Crown of Midnight Heir of Fire Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas |
| 4 New Releases | Wicked Matrimony by Logan Chance Sinful Hands by TL Smith Shackled Hands by TL Smith Broken Dove by Chelle Bliss |
| 1 Duet | Love Me Duet by TL Smith |
| A Mafia Romance | Because I Need You by Claire Contreras |
| A Novella | Shame on You by Tara Sivec |
| A Romantic Suspense | Frozen on Ice by Cynthia Eden |
| A book with a Cowboy on the cover | Wild Card by Karina Halle |
| A book, where the main character is/, was in the military | In Bed With Mr. Wrong by Katee Robert |
| A Small-Town Romance | Quintessentially by Aleatha Romig |
| A First Responder (Police Officer/Firefighter/EMT) Romance | Chasing Her Fire by Claire Kingsley |
| A Second Chance Romance | Second Chance Rival by M. Robinson |
| A Dystopian/Science Fiction Romance | Everything Under The Sun by J.A. Redmerski |
| A book with a yellow cover | The Professional Pt2 by Kresley Cole |
| 4 books on my TBR | The Relationship Pact by Adrianna Locke Ruthless People by JJ McAvoy My Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn Otterly Irresistible by Erin Nicholas |
| 4 New Releases | Blame It On The Vodka by Fiona Cole Brutal Vows by JT Geissinger Reason to Believe by Rebecca Yarros His Rule by A. Zavarelli & Natasha Knight |
| An Insta-love Romance | Bad Boss by Michelle Valentine |
| A Romance With A Bearded Man On Cover | Ten Thousand Words by Kelly Jean |
| A Fighter/MMA Book | Fateful Fighter by Kathy Coopmans |
| A Trilogy | The Society Trilogy by A. Zavarelli & Natasha Knight |
| Finish A Series I Started | The Revenge (The Insider’s Trilogy) by Tijan |
| A Bully Romance | Deviant King by Rina Kent |
| 2 Duets | Day to Night Duet by Stylo Fantome The Wildflower Duet by Michaela Smetlzer |
| 2 Novellas | Shame on Me by Tara Sivec Shame on Him by Tara Sivec |
| A Suspense or Romantic Suspense Novel | The Bodyguard Next Door by Cynthia Eden |
| Read 1 Series | Entitled Series by Cassandra Robbins |
| 2 Box Sets of Books | The Midnight Duet by K. Loraine Black: The Complete Series by TL Smith |
| A Small-Town Romance | Someone Like You by Kristen Granata |
| A Stand-alone Novel | Till It Hurts by Cora Brent |
| 5 Books I Already Own Per Month | |
| Jan | The Boy I Shouldn’t Want by Stephanie Rose Inked Kingdom by Carrie Ann Ryan, The First Score by Amie Knight Regrets by Nicole Dykes No Perfect Hero by Nicole Snow |
| Feb | The Marriage Effect by Karla Sorensen Twice As Sexy by Carly Phillips That’s The Way I Loved You by Carrie Aarons Dirty Sexy Saint by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde The Ex Effect by Karla Sorensen |
| March | The Heart You Break Cynthia Eden Fighting for Her Cynthia Eden Roman Will Fall Cynthia Eden Flirting with Frenemey by Pippa Grant Lessons from a One Night Stand by Piper Rayne |
| April | City of Sin by Ivy Smoak An Imperfect Heart by Amie Knight Black by TL Smith Machiavellian by Bella De Corte Charmed by the Bartender by Piper Rayne |
| May | Dirty Deeds by Nicole James Seduced by the Boss by Lexi Noir Strays by Cora Brent Fade by Ashley Munoz Sweet Mercy by Nina West |
| June | Enemy’s Secret by Ashlee Price Still Waters by Anne Malcolm Burden by Melissa Ellen Only Once by Ashley Munoz Undefeated by Claudia Burgoa |
| July | Life in Reverse by Beth Michele The Two Week Stand by Samantha Towle Loved You Once by Claudia Burgoa London is Falling by Danielle Norman Baking with a Rockstar by Jasmin Miller |
| Aug | Interpreter by Kristy Marie Risky by Aurora Rose Reynolds Not Without Your Love by Lexi Ryan There’s Always Someday by Harloe Rae Marrying My Billionaire Boss by Nadia Lee |
| Sept | Real Fake Love by Pippa Grant The Dirty Truth by Winter Renshaw Crave Me by Lexi Foss Misadventures of a Backup Bride by Shayla Black Crossing the Line by Maggie Cole |
| Oct | The Wright Love by KA Linde The Wright One by KA Linde Say Yes by Kandi Steiner His Heart by Claire Kingsley Legacy by Laura Pavlov |
| Nov | The Boss by Melanie Moreland, Beautiful Liar by Lauren Rowe Beloved Liar by Lauren Rowe Wild Card by Ashley Munoz Craving the Fight by L.P. Dover |
| Dec | Hateful by Cora Brent Grave by Shantel Tessier Bastards and Scapegoats by Coralee June Thornes and Forgiveness by Coralee June Bittersweet by Deborah Blandon |
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