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 300 books for this challenge, 78 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 2023 and can not wait to see what next year’s challenge will bring.
Here are the books that made my 2023 Reading Challenge a success:
Category | Book |
Re-Read a favorite book | New Moon by Stephanie Meyer |
A book by an author new to me | Irresistibly Broken by J. Saman |
A Contemporary | Hideaway Heart by Melanie Harlow |
A New Adult Read | The Coven by Harper L. Woods |
A Biker Novel | Under Locke by Mariana Zapata |
A Paranormal/Fantasy | Vicious Bonds by Shanora Williams |
A Sports Romance | Coach by Devney Perry |
A Romantic Comedy | My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine |
A book chosen for its cover | Buried in Lies by TL Smith |
Accidental Pregnancy | Rising by Micalea Smeltzer |
Older Brother’s Best Friend | Over My Brothers Dead Body, Chase Andrews by Piper Rayne |
Holiday Romance (any holiday) | Claus & Effect by Piper Rayne |
Forbidden | The Unrequited by Saffron Kent |
Billionaire | My Dark Romeo by Parker S Huntington and LJ Shen |
Jilted Bride | Ache for You by JT Geissinger |
Workplace Romance | The RSVP by Lauren Blakely |
Fake Relationship | For Never by Aurora Rose Reynolds |
Marriage of Convenience | Fractured Secrets by Haley Jenner |
Favorite trope | Dear Grumpy Boss by Julia Wolf |
A book with a red cover | Always Practice Safe Hex by Juliette Cross |
A Book with a One Word Title | Resist by Ava Harrison |
A Book with a pink cover | The Sweetest Revenge by Lizzy Dent |
A Book with an illustrated cover | You Never Forget Your First and He Just Might Be The Death of Me by Millie Perez |
A book set in a different country from where you currently live. | My Summer in Seoul by RVD |
10 books on your TBR | House of Shadows by K.A. Linde House of Curses by K.A. Linde All The Little Raindrops by Mia Sheridan Until Hanna by Aurora Rose Reynolds Moments of Mayhem by T.L. Smith She Was Mine First by M. Robinson Where We Started by Ashley Munoz Darkest Need by RVD A Pessimist’s Guide to Love by Jennifer Hartmann House of Dragons by K.A. Linde |
6 New Releases | You had Your Chance Lee Burrows by Piper Rayne Wrong For You by Harloe Rae Liars Like Us by JT Geissinger Don’t Forget Me Tomorrow by A.L. Jackson Before We Fall by Aurora Rose Reynolds Fall Into You by Jt Geissinger |
A Rock Star Romance | Sweet Regret by K. Bromberg |
A Book picked by a friend | Brutal Billionaire by Laurelin Paige |
Dark/Taboo | The Sinner by Shantel Tessier |
Reverse Harem | Poison Roses by Jaymin Eve & Tate James |
Historical Romance | Wolfsgate by Cat Porter |
Enemies to Lovers troupe | Sinful Crown by Ava Harrison |
A book that will make you Ugly Cry | Before US by Jewel E Ann |
A book with an Age Gap troupe | The Tryst by Lauren Blakely |
A book with Friends to Lovers troupe | The Baby Proposition by Kim Loraine |
A book with a Blue cover | Two Week Seduction by Kathy Lyons |
A Book with a White Cover | Perfect Together by Kristen Ashley |
A Book with no people on the cover | Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paige Toon |
A Book that will be made/has been made into a movie/tv show | The Wedding Season by Samantha Chase |
A Diversified Read | Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan |
1 Duet | The Sacrifice Duet by A. Zavarelli & Natasha Knight |
Romantic Suspense | Beyond the Thistles by Samantha Young |
A Book with a black cover | Wise by Cora Brent |
book where main character is/was in the military | Text by Cambria Hebert |
Small Town romance | Cherished Enough by Kelly Elliott |
First Responder (Police Officer/Firefighter/EMT) | Between Hello and Goodbye by Emma Scott |
Second Chance Romance | book, where the main character is/, was in the military |
Dystopian/Science Fiction | Last Light by Claire Kent |
Grumpy/Sunshine | Forbidden Hearts by Corinne Michaels |
A book with a yellow cover | An Optimist’s Guide to Heartbreak by Jennifer Hartmann |
2 Books that have been on your tbr for 3 years or more | Deny Me by Fiona Cole Wake Up Call by Victoria Ashley |
A Book with a Purple Cover | Witches Get Stitches by Juliette Cross |
A Book by your favorite author | Boneyard Tides by Amo Jones |
A Royal Romance | Royally Not Ready by Meghan Quinn |
A book with a Cowboy on the cover | Sinful Enemy by M. Robinson |
A YA Book | Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood |
Insta-love | Until Willow by Aurora Rose Reynolds |
An Opposites Attract Novel | The Rules of Dating by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland |
Forced Proximity | Convict by A Zavarelli |
Bearded Man On Cover | A Little Twist by Tia Louise |
A Fighter/MMA Book | Caged by Bella Matthews |
Bad Boy | Tempting the Enemy by M. Robinson |
Bully Romance | Traitor by Hattie Jude |
Mafia | Dissolution by RVD |
A Gothic Romance | Black Rose by Karina Hale |
A Stand-alone Novel | The Love Wager by Lynn Wager |
Finish A Series I Started | My Maddie by Tillie Cole |
2 Novellas | The Dandelion Diary by Devney Perry Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey |
2 Duets | Lords of Rathe Duet by Amo Jones & Meagan Brandy The Luna Duet by Pepper Winters |
1 Box Set | Crimson Elite by T.L. Smith |
5 Books I Already Own Per Month | |
Jan | Rebellious by Kristy Marie Grumpy Player Next Door by Pippa Grant Flawless by Elise Silver Last Resort by K. Bromberg Timeless by Devney Perry |
Feb | The Mogul and the Muscle by Claire Kingsley The Price of Scandal by Lucy Score Tight Ends and Tiaras by Lex Martin, Fake Date by Monica Murphy Faking It With The Frenemy by Nadia Lee |
March | Behind His Eyes by Claire Kingsley The Plan by Karla Sorensen About Tomorrow by Abbi Glines Beautifully Broken by Tata Lee Didn’t Expect You by Claudia Burgoa |
April | My Famous Frenemy by Piper Rayne Ethan by Alex Wolf Layer by Layer Kaylee Ryan Don’t Play With Odin by Cynthia Eden Wright That Got Away by KA Linde |
May | Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden Mills Never With Me by Kaylee Ryan Fire by Abbh Brooks Pike by Brenda Rothert Her Scottish Wolf by Theodora Taylor |
June | Mine to Hold by Natasha Madison Conquer by Colet Abedi The Villain by Bella J My Always One by Aleatha Romig Secret Lucidity by EK Blair |
July | How to heal a heartbreak by Cynthia Eden Until I Get You by Claire Contreras The Experiment by Amy Alves A Glorious and Devlish Expanse by Katie McGarry Finding My Reason by Claudia Burgoa |
Aug | Moments of Malevolence by T.L. Smith Breathing Fire by R.K. Lilley Accidentally Scandalously Yours by Nina Levine Crossing the Line by Jessica Prince Mine for Yours by Harloe Rae |
Sept | Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden-Mills Never With Me by Kaylee Ryan Fire by Abbh Brooks Pike by Brenda Rothert Her Scottish Wolf by Theodora Taylor |
Oct | Tyrant by RK Lilley Never For Him by Jessica Prince Hate Date by Kayleen Winter The Tease by Lauren Blakely The Brood by Devney Perry |
Nov | Moments of Madness by T.L. Smith The Italian by T.L. Swan Crushing on the Cop by Piper Rayne My Temptation by T.L. Swan Crossing Fire by RK Lilley |
Dec | Waiting for Christmas by Cynthia Eden Two Twirls by Rachel Van Dyken Unwritten by Jenna Hartley Heresy by Lily White Keeping You by Aurora Rose Reynolds |