It’s that time of year again people. The time where we, the voracious and obsessive readers of LGBTQ 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 2018 “To Read” list, but first, let’s share some of our favourite books from the year just gone.

Over the next few 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.

One commenter from each of these posts will win a $5 store credit with Dreamspinner Press.

 

ANNIKA

 

Strays (Urban Souls #2) by Garrett Leigh

I was hooked from first to last page. There’s something really special

about this series, I love the atmosphere, the characters, their stories,

and just everything about it. It draws you in, makes you feel like you

are a part of the story, the struggles, happiness and everything

in-between. Don’t miss out!

 

P.S. I Spook You by S.E. Harmon

I loved this book, and everything about it. It drew me in from the very

first page, and I could just tell that this was going to be a good one.

And it didn’t disappoint. I loved the feel to the book, the atmosphere

Harmon created. It felt real and genuine.

Who We Are by Nicola Haken

_Who We Are_ was a great hurt-comfort book filled with many lovable

characters. This is the kind of book I really enjoy to read. It ticks

many of my boxes; genuine characters that you can relate to, a

believable plot where everything isn’t neat and just falls in line. It

shows life, just as messy as life is, the struggles, the doubt, loss,

joy, love and happiness and everything in-between.

 

Red Fish, Dead Fish by Amy Lane

I’m not really a fan of Amy Lane’s. She’s written a couple of good

books, but for the most part I don’t really like them. But this series?

I love every word of it, can’t get enough of this couple and the

troubles they get themselves into.  Truly a series I will be reading

over and over again.

 

The Finder by J.E. Lorin

Early this year I found this book by an, to me, unknown author. I had

this craving for books with psychics who cooperate with the police to

solve crimes, I just couldn’t pass this up. And I’m glad I didn’t.  It

had it all, a bit broken and dented MC, a touch of drama, a lot of

mystery and suspense. I read it cover to cover in one sitting, and I’m

hoping it will turn into a series.

 

Pins and Needles by A.J. Thomas

I don’t have enough words to say how much I enjoyed reading this book.

It was Heartbreaking. Anger inducing. Awe-inspiring. Plain and simple

everything you might want from a book and more. I fell head over heels

in love with both Nate and Sean the moment they appeared on the page,

and they held me captive to the very last word.

 

Enemy Within (The Executive Office #3) by Tal Bauer

Tal Bauer is a marvelous writer and has an incredible gift of giving us

mind-blowing stories with amazing characters and an intricate plotline.

I just love Jack and Ethan to death and I can’t not mention this final

book of theirs. It is action packed to the max a lot of twists and

turns, but the tender moments, they are worth all the wait and troubles

in the world.

Audio: Femme by Marshall Thornton, Narrated by Joel Leslie

I had so much fun while listening to this audiobook. Joel Leslie does

such a fantastic job bringing these characters to life. He absolutely

nails the differences in the characters personalities and you are truly

brought into this book while listening. So much so that when the book

ended my first reaction was _”I want more, this can’t be it”_

As I Am (All Saints) by A.M. Arthur

All saints is a wonderful, but heartbreaking series, well worth reading.

It humbles you and makes you appreciate the small things in life we take

for granted. These boys have had the harshest of lives. But even though

they are bruised and a little bit broken, they never give up. And

somewhere along the line they find acceptance and love. But the road to

happiness is a long one, and at times brutal, but it’s all worth it in

the end.

Tramps and Thieves (Murder and Mayhem #2) by Rhys Ford

There’s no way I can make a “Best of” list and not mention a Rhys Ford

mystery novel. I’m not sure if she’s able to write a subpar book? Well

this one ticks all the boxes for a great read and I’m anxiously waiting

for more books in this series.