Having a book podcast I am reading even more than I was before, which was already a lot. I love sharing recent reads with you all and always get asked what my 5 star recent reads are. These are the ones I have read in the last month or so!
5 Star Recent Reads
Reckless by Elsie Silver: This is the fourth book in a series and I was shocked by how much I loved it. The second book in the series was my favorite and this may have topped it. It’s about a woman going through a divorce who is also trying to rebuild a relationship with her sister. She has a one-night stand and doesn’t see him again for 18 months (huge miscommunication happens). When he sees her again she has a 9-month-old.
Six Summers To Fall by C.W. Farnsworth: Tell me a second chance romance and 9/10 times I am in! Harper has to go to her sister’s wedding and this brings with it a lot of emotion. She runs into her childhood crush, Drew on the way and he offers to go with her. We have a second chance and forced proximity. It is SO GOOD!!
Rewrite Our Story by Kat Singleton: One of the best books I read this year. It follows Marigold and Cade who had a thing when she was 19 and he was 22. They had feelings for each other long before but never acted on them. He breaks her heart and they don’t speak for 5 years. Then his mother passes away and she finally returns to their small town.
The Third Basemen by Lulu Moore: My friend told me about this book and I was intrigued. This is another second chance romance. They dated in high school and he broke up with her when he got drafted. Now 14 years later she has come to work for his baseball team (he basically made it in his contract that the only way he would come to the team is if they hired her) and they reconnect.
The Hearts We Break by Katelyn Taylor: The most emotional book I’ve read in a LONG time! This is the third in a series and follows best friends who become lovers. He goes through a divorce and has an injury and she helps him through it all. It’s very spicy and very very emotional. Check trigger warnings!
People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry: I held off on these books for the LONGEST time! I was worried they’d be too overhyped. I was so wrong. I loved this story of Poppy and Alex and their years long friendship through travel and the people they meet. It is a love story but a very slow burn!
What is a 5 star recent read of yours?
I haven’t heard of any of these, but also enjoy reading every day. I’ll have to add a few of these to my library list!
These all sound like fantastic books! I have People We Meet on Vacation sitting on my bookshelf and I need to start reading it. Currently I am working my way to finishing Dunbar and so far so good!
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My mom is currently reading People We Meet on Vacation and was just telling me about it today! Hearing about it in two places on the same day must be a sign I should read it!! Thanks for the post.
I t has been a while since I read a book that really pulled me in. I will check out some of your picks. I miss that type of reading.
Thanks for the book recommendations. I recently re-read a favorite, Say the Word by Julie Johnson, that I highly recommend (adult language and content).
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I am not that big fan of belletristic and popular literature but I could check out some of these titles. Thanks for sharing!
I recently read Dune and it’s one of the best books for me. It’s definitely a 5-star book for me
Looking forward to reading these! I’m always on the hunt for summer poolside books!
Wow, I haven’t heard of any of these! It is nice to read through your list and pick a few to add to my summer reading list.
Six Summers to Fall sounds like a great book. Who doesn’t love to read a good romance novel!
Hhhmmmm….I haven’t read any of these before. I am deeply pulled towards “Rewrite Our Story”. That’s the kind of romance I like!
Wow, those books look amazing! It’s been ages since I’ve sat down and read a book. It’s hard when you’re such a busy person.
All of these sound amazing, but I’m going to read ReWrite Our Story as soon as possible. I’ve heard nothing but good things about this book.
These books sound interesting, it’s always good to get recommendations of which books to read.