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.
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ALEXANDER
The Weight of It All by N.R. Walker
A new(ish) to me author, I have fallen in love with every book of N.R.’s that I have read, and The Weight of It All is no exception. The premise of the story was very appealing and one that I could relate to in a number of ways.
A Bond of Truth (Sensual Bonds book 2) by K.C. Wells
The sequel to A Bond of Three, this fantasy menage novel is set 20 years after the first book and features new main characters, while revisiting Prince Tanish, Seruan, and Feyar from the first book.
Autumn Lands (Audio) by J.Scott Coatsworth
My first story by Coatsworth and it did not disappoint. The narration was top-notch and the story drew me in and threw me for a loop near the end (in a very good way). Definitely a what “first impressions can be deceiving” kind of book.
Theta Alpha Gamma series (Audio) by Anne Tenino
I just love this series, released in audio format this year. I can’t imagine anyone else playing the parts in the series, Russo does the job so well, bringing all of the characters and their unique personalities to life.
The Law of Attraction (Audio) by Jay Northcote
As I have said in the past, it’s hard to find a good British narrator, and Northcote sure did manage it. The story was compelling, and the narration added such depth and feeling, making the end product worth every minute of play.
TAMMY
Very intense love story with a lot of ups and downs as with all of the men in the Crossroads Series.
A heartbreaking, dark, intense story of survival, hope and love.
The Arrangement by Felice Stevens
What starts out as an arrangement to satisfy mutual needs ends up turning into an overwhelming love story.
An emotional roller coaster of a love story for another 2 members of God and Days team.
The Secrets in My Scowl by A.E. Via
A very dark, angsty love story for two unsuspecting me.
Thank you for your list Alexander and Tammy. All books by my favorite authors. You can’t go any better than this.
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Thanks for sharing your list, Alex & Tammy, some of familiar authors to me though I haven’t read any of them. ;p
Shall put them into consideration for this year’s reading plan.
Two more wonderful lists. I have either read or have copies of all the books on Tammy’s list waiting for me. Fantastic books. Alexander’s list has some books that are new to me, which is great. I enjoyed reading Frat Boy and Toppy; the audio seems intriguing. I really need to get and read The Weight of It All, I keep seeing it recommended. 🙂
Excellent list, Alex & Tam! I personally like The Weight of It All by N.R. Walker & The Arrangement by Felice Stevens. I’ve heard good things about A Mended Man by Jaime Reese. I should read that one one of these days.
The Arrangement by Felice Stevens wasn’t what I expected at all. Miss Felice was a new(ish) author to me when I read that one & I didn’t expect it to be that deep & meaningful. The cover is misleading I think. Though I admit the sex scenes are mindblowing too. I just didn’t expect it to be that great. Totally a must read book. <3
I should really do some reading.
You both hve some great books on your lists. I loved The Weight of it All, The Law of Attraction, Crossroads and The Secrets in my Scowl. I also love Jaime Reese and A Mended Man is already on my ereader (for a couple of months) so thank you for reminding me that i really have to start that one soon 😉
Hi, Alexander & Tammy another great list I’ve got most of them and NR Walker and Felice Stevens were two of my favourite authors last year.
Wonderful list! I read all of them and enjoyed each one. =)
Thanks for sharing your list! The Weight of It All was one of my favorite books from 2016, too.
The Weight of it All I love Henry so much. Also A.E. Via rocks.
I was introduced to Nothing Special last month and i absolutely loved it – suffice to say the next book is now safely on my tbr. I also loved A Mended Man and Crossroads – both by great authors. Also on your list which i’ve had in my wish list but havent yet read is The Weight Of It All and The Arrangement and A Bond Of Truth (i loved A Bond of Three) – i really need to get around to reading them… And i’ll definately be checking out the others on your list 😀
I do like Theta Alpha Gamma (especially POSTER BOY), and I’ve been wanting to read A BOND OF TRUTH.
These are excellent choices…. I’ll take note of Theta Alpha Gamma series in audio. I enjoyed them a lot when I read them. so I guess audio must be good as well
Lots of my favourites here as well, especially The Weight of It All by N.R. Walker. A couple of others for me to try this year as well. Great list!
So many wonderful books and authors. I only have 2 on the list I haven’t heard of or read so I feel pretty accomplished! 🙂 I’m off to explore the worlds created by J. Scott Coatsworth and A.E. Via. So looking forward to it!
wow….I seriously need to pick up my game
I’ve read just one of these books, have a few on my kindle and the rest are on my wish list
I just finished Nothing Special V and loved it. Such a great series!
I’ve read several of these titles and they were so good. The Weight of It All was one of my favorites too.
I enjoyed The secrets of my scowl and The weight of it all. Greats lists thanks for sharing
Thanks for the list. There are a few books/authors I haven’t seen before.
I enjoyed two or three books by Jay Northcote so far. Guess, I’ll give “Law of Attraction” a try sooner or later. Also heard a lot of praise for “A Bond of Truth”. And while I’ve enjoyed other books by K.C. Wells, I’m not quite sure whether I should give it a try or not. So many cool books and not enough time to read them all.
Wonderful list, saw similar titles on Kimberley’s list. I probably need to give A.E. Via a try one of these days.
Thanks for your top picks. I love gay thrillers, and I just got Nothing Special V, so I’m excited to see that it made your top list.