Today I thought I would share some of my favourite books that I read in 2018 so far. 2018 has been a romance year for me, I’ve just been reading the genre so much more this year. But there are many ups and downs with reading romance books. There are some really bad books. But then are ones that just stand out above the crowd and make me fall in love.

Romance is still a new genre for me.  And I am still finding what I like and don’t, like regarding tropes and cliches within in the genre. You can check out my post about reading more romance novels that I posted a couple of months ago. 

I’ve tried to mostly keep new to me reads on this list. But some re-reads might have slipped through because I loved the book so much. Also if you have any recommendations of romance books that you think I might love – please send them my way. 

 

So Over You (Chicago Rebels #2) by Kate Meader: If you know me well you know I love sports romances. I am an avid sports watcher so if I get to read about sports, especially ice hockey I am so in. I started this series last year after I saw someone recommend it and I just really enjoyed the characters. So Over You follows Isobel, one of 3 estranged sisters that have come together to run their fathers ice hockey team. Isobel used to play icy hockey herself until an injury left her sidelined and burned her dreams. And then is called upon to help her late fathers team. Her first assignment, help the person that broke her teen heart back into skating and winning form. 

 

 

 

 

Undone By You (Chicago Rebels #3) by Kate Meader: While this is book 3 in this series, it is only a novella. But gosh did I fall in love with this book. Undone by You follows Dante the first openly gay general manager in pro ice hockey. Dante has just landed the job of his life and he isn’t going to let any hate or discrimination stop him from doing his job. However, his attraction to Cade star defensemen of his team may cause some problems – okay a lot of problems. But this book is such a powerful, heartbreaking and uplifting sports romance. 

 

 

 

 

Marked (Sailor’s Grave #1) by Drew Elyse: This book immediately got my attention because the male protagonist works as a tattooist artist, but that is only the start. Marked follows Kate as she tries to move past the death of her husband and the father of her child. It’s been a couple of years since her husband’s death. But Kate still doesn’t know what to do with her life.  Liam has liked Kate for some time. But he knows that she is not ready, that she needs time. But when Kate goes into his tattoo parlour for a piece, well Liam doesn’t just want to leave a mark on her skin.  This book is heartbreaking and heart-lifting all that at the same time. | Full Review

 

 

 

Him (Him #1) by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy: I don’t think anyone will be surprised that this one is on my list. I love this book so much that I had to do a re-read this year. Him follows rising ice hockey stars Ryan Wesley and Jamie Canning as they met again after years apart. They use to be best friends, but one day Ryan just stop talking to him. And Jamie can’t figure out why. Then they have to face one another on the ice when their college teams come face to face. And old feelings and resentments come to the surface. But for Ryan seeing Jamie again as sparked an old crush and Jamie well it’s got him thinking. Now they have to spend six weeks together back to where it all started. 

 

 

Brooklynaire (Brooklyn Bruisers #4) by Sarina Bowen: Another Sarina Bowen, is not a surprise. Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen follows Nate and Rebecca, two colleagues turned friends as they try and navigate their lives after they share a moment together.  It’s a romance that the readers have seen a glimpse of from the Brooklyn Bruisers series by Sarina. Nate and Rebecca have known each other for about 7 years when the book starts off. And it was great to see their relationship move from friends to something much more. Probably one of my favourite books by her and that’s saying something. I just love Nate and Rebecca so much, especially together | Full Review. 

 

 

 

Speakeasy (True North #5) by Sarina Bowen:  Speakeasy follows May as she tries to get a grip on life. After she finds out that her girlfriend is cheating on her, she thinks everything is over. And lucky Alec is there to save her before things get messy. Alec doesn’t want anything to do with the Shipley family. However, when he sees May is trouble he can’t help but intervene. But for a man that doesn’t do love, it’s new territory when he starts to spend more time with May and things might just change. Full Review 

 

 

 

 

Midnight Captive (Killer Instincts #6) by Elle Kennedy: I finally got the chance to continue this series and gosh this book was intense. Midnight Captive follows former CIA agent Bailey and mercenary Sean Reilly as they both try and forget their night of passion together for different reasons. But when Sean gets into trouble, Bailey knows that something isn’t right. She may not like Sean, but robbing a bank isn’t his sort of thing. But Sean has his reason and any wrong move couple put his twin brother and know Bailey at risk. Things start to get heated as Sean and Bailey have to leave things aside before someone is injured or worse. 

 

 

 

 

Midnight Target (Killer Instincts #8) by Elle Kennedy: This is the last in the Killer Instincts series and gosh did I fall in love with it. It’s tense and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. And I am going, to be honest, I did cry a couple of times. Midnight Target follows Cate four years after she was found by Jim Morgan, her father. After becoming a freelance photographer, she captures a photo of a corrupt South American politician with the leader of a notorious drug cartel. Then things go to shit. When Cate has to work with the man that broke her heart. But that is not all. Liam Macgregor and Sullivan Port haven’t seen each other in years.  And feelings are never really kept hidden. 

 

 

And that is it! Have you read any of these romance books? What did you think of them? Are you planning on read more? What are some that you think I should pick up? Let’s Chat!