It’s that time of year again people. The time where we, the voracious and obsessive readers of LGBT romance, look back and reflect on what an amazing year of books it’s been. If you’re anything like us then you’re already compiling your 2017 “To Read” list, but first, let’s share some of our favourite books from the year just gone.
Over the two weeks we’ll be posting our top reads of the year. Please feel free to tell us your own favourites, or simply comment on our choices.
There is a wonderful giveaway attached to these Best Of posts!
One winner will win a $25 DSP credit.
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JEN B
My absolute favorite series, a total edge of your seat mindfuck that delivers every time with each installment and keeps me hanging on every word.
Wes’ Denial by Joseph Lance Tonlet
Amazing follow up to a beautifully non-traditional d/s relationship.
The only audio book on my list – flawlessly delivered enhancing an already amazing short story.
What It Looks Like by Matthew Metzger
My favorite trans book to date and a fantastic “don’t judge a book by it’s cover” story.
The best tragic and emotional read of the year.
Another installment of one of my top paranormal series that continues to keep me engrossed.
Absolute favorite book of the series. Heartbreaking and raw with extremely complex characters.
Significant Other by Tricia Owens
Another favorite non-traditional d/s installment of a series that delivers time and again.
Amazing prequel that had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end.
Riveting second chance story.
Out of Nowhere by Roan Parrish
Wonderful storytelling with an unexpected total change in character perspective.
Vanished Trilogy by Carter Quinn
Totally suspenseful, fantastically woven story.
Complex characters who come together through tragedy to find love.
Smoke and Mirrors by Charlie Cochet
Another winner from one of my favorite paranormal series of all-time.
Thanks for sharing, Jen. I find a bunch of interesting titles from your list.
Bootleg Diva by Mercy Celeste and Out of Nowhere by Roan Parrish are on my top read list as well. The other books I haven’t read, but look very interesting.
Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the list! I admit I didn’t read many of these titles. I would like to read Vanished Trilogy, looks intriguing.
Excellent list, Jen! I personally like A.J. Rose’s Defenseless & Garrett Leigh’s What Remains! Aside from their stunning covers, the stories are riveting (like you said). They are really great reads.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Noah by Cara Dee so I think I should check it out. Have you read the sequel?
Out of Nowhere by Roan Parrish returned rather not-so-great feedbacks. But I know the first two are good.
I’ve considered reading What It Looks Like by Matthew J. Metzger before but, I’d kinda pulled away when I learned that it’s about a trans. I don’t have anything against them but I don’t think I fancy reading about them. Just my two cents. =)
So many great sounding books! Thank you so much for the list. I’m adding a bunch of these to my wishlist. Roan Parrish’s books in that series have been fantastic.
I loved Smoke & Mirrors but I’ll have to check out the rest.
Interesting picks loved Charlie Cochet “Thirds” Series and read a couple of other will have to explore the ones I haven’t read, now where did that credit card go!
Thanks for sharing your list! I just bought the Vanished trilogy, so happy to see it on your list.
Smoke and Mirrors, I love the THIRDS series.
From the list above I’ve read “Smoke and Mirrors” so far. Loved it.
“Out of Nowhere” and “What remains” are on my already-bought-just-need-to-read list. “Vanished” and “What it looks like” sound interesting. If I find the time I’ll give those books a try.
Great list, Jen. You have some favourites of mine there: Roam Parrish, Garrett Leigh and Charlie Cochet are must buy for me!
So many awesome books on your list. I have absolutely loved everything i have read by Mercy Celeste, Cara Dee, Tricia Owens, Roan Parrish and Carter Quinn. And the THIRDS series is utterly outstanding. I CANNOT WAIT for the next books – especially after seeing a preview of the next book’s cover yesterday. So many great reads – and again – some I’ve not heard of. I’ll definately be giving Caged Jaye and Defenceless a check out after posting this. 😀
Thank you for sharing your list. I look forward in checking out some of your choices. It is always nice to get good recommendations.
A few new to me authors on your list, adding their books to my ever growing TBR list.
I don’t read any of these titles! So interesting choices, Jen!
I’ve only read a couple of these and have a couple more on my kindle. Several are on my wishlist but there are a few I’ve not seen before.
Great list!
I’ve only read one of the books on list but have heard of the others. All the books sound so appealing.
Thanks for the list. I just got Wes’ Denial and am looking forward to a good read. Looks like there are some more I need to get, too.
What an awesome list! I’ve read many of these and some are waiting in my Kindle right now. We definitely have similar taste in books. 😉
VANISHED was pretty engaging…
Love the Thirds series by Charlie Cochet and also the Don’t series by Jack l Pyke. Some of the others are on my list of books to read.