MelindaEditsMade my 'Best of 2022' list, totally cheated because it's my list, so, here we go...
My top '2 books pubbed before 2022':
Midnight Feast by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner. Truly a gorgeous marriage in trouble book, gold star rec.
Reckless at Heart by Zoe York. This read led to me reading 2 entire connected series by her, loved every book.
My top '2 fiction with romantic elements':
Lucy on the Wild Side by Kerry Rea. This book was written for me, with its OH setting, the animal love, and childfree heroine. CW: animal death
Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan, def do the audio!
My top '2 YA':
A Show for Two by Tashie Bhuyian. I just need everyone to read this author, both of her books have emotionally impacted me greatly!
The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas. I loved this book, he weaves gods, semidios, and competitions together.
My top '4 Mystery/thriller'
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentil
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
My top 'Baker's Dozen Romance of the Year':
Spiked Hot Chocolate by Rillzy Adams
Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews
Big Wild Love Adventure by Julianna Keyes
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
No Strings by Lucy Bexley
Bend Towards the Sun by Jen Devon
Kiss Hard by Nalini Singh
Tanked by Mia Hopkins
In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen
Wherever is your heart by Anita Kelly &
Love and other disasters by Anita Kelly