I’ve read a lot of new-to-me authors and books this year so I thought it would be nice to share some of the books that have surprised me recently. My reading this year has been a wild ride. There are some books that I thought I would like but didn’t. And then there are some that I didn’t know that I was going to love. And when that happens, I love the book even more. 

So today I’m sharing some recent reads that really did surprise me.  As most of the books that I have read in 2021 have been romance, this list very much shows that. And most of them are Indie – which makes me even happier. Anyway, let’s get into it. Like always these are in no order. 

From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout: This didn’t come as a surprise as such, but I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did. I’ve really enjoyed all other Jennifer L. Armentrout books I’ve read over the years, but with the hype that this series has received, I’ve been hesitant. But I seriously had such a fantastic time reading and cannot wait to read the rest of the series. 

Games We Play (One Night #1) by Dana Isaly: This one really did catch me by surprise. I enjoyed reading Scars but Dana Isaly, but this one took me out of my comfort zone. But I had such a great time reading it. This book will not be for everyone, so please check the content warnings before you do pick it up. I was very hesitant at the start, but by the end, I wanted more. 

Rejected (Shadow Beast Shifters #1) by Jaymin Eve: This series has been on my tbr for a little while now, but I hadn’t had the chance to pick it up till recently, and I loved it. I hadn’t read a paranormal romance in a little while and it just reminded me of why I love it so much. Again this series isn’t for everyone. I understand why some people don’t enjoy it. 

Lola & the Millionaires: Part One (Sweet Omegaverse #2) by Kathryn Moon: You have probably heard me talk about this duology and series a lot recently. And for good reason. I hadn’t read an omegaverse book before picking this one up, and I kind of feel in love with the world and characters that Kathryn Moon has created. Lola and the Millionaires have this great combo of being, sweet, sexy and dirty. 

Queen Takes Knights (Their Vampire Queen #1) by Joely Sue Burkhart: This is another series that surprised me. I was very hesitant to pick this series up because it did have some elements that I wasn’t sure about, but this paranormal romance was fantastic. It’s a reverse harem with all times of paranormal creatures and monsters. And it just hits. Again this will not be for everyone, but each book is pretty short, so it’s a great one to just take a chance on it. 

And there we go. Those are just some of the books that have surprised me recently. Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them? Are you planning on reading any of them? What books have surprised you this year? Let’s Chat!