Happy Wednesday friends. Hope you’re easing into the week nicely – already half way to the next weekend! I mentioned in April that I signed up for Kindle Unlimited and I’ve been taking advantage of so many of the books! There are a few books below that are part of of a series, which can be a little bit of a turnoff for some that simply want to read a book and be done, but if you get invested in characters like I do, then these may be for you!
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Clara Andrews Series || This is an 11 part book series on Amazon and it’s perfectly light and airy to read – perfect for spring and summer! They are all free with the Kindle Unlimited option, but only $2.99 otherwise – so not terrible at all! Each book takes Clara into different scenarios from finding a boyfriend to navigating how to meet the parents to planning a wedding in a very short amount of time! It sort of reminds me of the Shopaholic Series with Rebecca Bloomwood – still one of my favorite movies and books!
The Wife Series || Another series offered, but there are only 4 books in the series – so a lot faster to get through. I read the first book in two days and it definitely kept my interest. Michael and Ellie seemingly have the prefect marriage and relationship, but something happened that has caused them to just “not be the same.” I kept trying to figure out what could have happened and you realize that it can really only be one of two things, but you aren’t sure which one it is or is it both! Either way it kept my interest and I’m excited to read the rest of the series.
After You Left || Justin walked out on Alice on their honeymoon and only left behind a cryptic note – a la Burger from Sex & the City when he broke up with Carrie on a post it note! Alice is confused and forced to put her life back together. Evelyn is an older woman who walks into the gallery where Alice works and basically shares her own heartbreaking story that in some ways is eerily similar to Alice’s. I thought the author did a nice job of alternating between Evelyn’s story from 30 years ago and Alice’s current story. I really enjoyed the book!
That Night|| Flipping back and forth between the present and what happened leading up to “that night,” Toni & her boyfriend Ryan are sent to prison for murdering her sister. The thing is, they both deny having anything to do with it. Once out on parole, Toni & Ryan are desperate to clear their names. What I really liked about this book, is that even though you sort of know who did it – there’s so much more behind the why and how. This was my first thriller in quite some time and it was definitely a page turner for me!
Slammed || This is part of a three part series from Colleen Hoover. I have the other one on loan from the library right now, but the good news is that the author doesn’t leave you hanging in the first book, so you could stop at one if you wanted to, but with Colleen’s books, one is never enough. She is such an enthralling author that you find yourself completely engrossed with the characters. Even thought Layken and Will are younger, you can certainly feel the power of their love and frustrations. I may have shed a tear towards the end of the book for what each character has gone through, but we could also blame pregnancy hormones. Definitely worth the read!
I’m trying to get as much reading in these next few months as possible, so expect at least one or two more “Recently Read” posts! Would love to know what’s on your summer reading list! Also, I’m not sure if anyone else’s blogger is acting this way, but I am not seeing your comments via email (which is how I respond back to people that comment), so if you know how to fix this – let me know!
These are some of my favorite posts, Biana! My list of books to read keeps growing, but you always have the best recommendations. I will be adding After You Left to my list — I got distracted while we were on vacation reading several Prince Harry and Meghan Markle books haha so I have to get back on track with my list! Happy Wednesday!
xo, Rachel
A Blonde's Moment
Love these reviews! I cry a lot when I read. I love Colleen Hoover, so going to read that series! Still Blogger issues here too, heard it’s totally site wide as they are fixing cookies from the GDRP thing. Frustrating I know!
How did I not know about this Colleen Hoover book?! I need to download this asap. I just finished 13 Reasons Why so I feel like I need a happy book right now but I can’t turn down Colleen.
YAY! Just in time for our upcoming trip. Thanks so much for sharing girl!
Katherine | oneswainkycouple.com
As always I LOVE reading your book review posts! They are some of my favorites. That Night might have to be next on my list because I am totally in a thriller novel mood this summer!!
Rosy Outlook
I need to add After You Left to my list for some pool or beach reading. You had me at a la Sex and the City <3
Green Fashionista
I just added two of your books to my summer reading list! Thanks for sharing! I'm always wanting to see what others are reading and enjoy adding new books to my list! Happy Wednesday!
I loved After You Left….looking forward to adding some of these to my list! Always love when you share.
I'll have to add a few of these to my list. I am reading The Most Dangerous Place on Earth, a fictional story told from various points of view of high school life. It's crazy! I have some other books on my list this summer like The Great Alone and Little Fires Everywhere!
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
After You Left sounds really good. I'm trying to read a bunch of books this summer so I'm looking for recommendations. I'll add that one to my list!
oh 'that night' looks like a good one – i love a good suspense/page turner 🙂
xoxo cheshire kat
Adding After You Left to my reading list. I'm trying to read more but it's hard. Right now I'm reading The Rumor by Elin Hildenbrand. It a cute read.
There’s so many options on KU, so I’m always glad to hear what others are reading from it. The first series sounds right up my alley!
After You Left looks really good! Looks like you've read a lot of good books lately! And I'm still having the same issue with Blogger! I tried to report it under the Help tab but couldn't find anywhere to do that??
Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts
I have three different flights in the next month so I am looking for all the great reads I can get my hands on! Add "The Marriage Lie" to your list- it's awesome!!
I'm reading my first ever Colleen Hoover book right now & loving it
I am determined to get some reading in on vacation so I will need to check these out! Sierra Beautifully Candid
YES!! I love your book suggestions, I am definitely going to pick a few of these up for the beach!
xx, Elise
sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
These all sound good, so on the list they go! I think I am most excited for After You Left…but like I said…adding them all! Get in that reading time girl! You may end up like me and just doing audiobooks in the car for awhile haha.
So many good books! I am definitely intrigued by the Wife series! Sounds good!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
The Clara Andrews series looks great – I love that there's so many!
I'm definitely trying to get some reading done this Summer too! I had never heard of any of these! I'm a big thriller fan, so That Night sounds really good! 🙂
After You Left sounds like a really great read to me! Adding that to my list!
Brooke
Pumps and Push-Ups
The Wife series sounds good!!
that clara andrews series sounds super cute! Slammed definitely made me cry when I read it, so I feel you there.
COlleen hoover has a new book coming out. Can't wait!!
Oh wow…you've read a lot of books. I wish I read more often.
Wonder Cottage
i am going to have to check these books out!
These fun covers are totally making me want to read every single one.
fashionradi.com
SO many great sounding books!
~Samantha
goldcoastgirlblog.com
Oh I love book series. I can't wait to check some of them out.
Can't wait to check some of these out! Love to find another good read! mariannyc.com/2018/05/31/june-goals/
I'm not getting emails from blogger comments either. SO frustrating and annoying! Did you figure out how to fix it??
I love reading posts that recommend new books to me. I just went on a binge purchasing a bunch of audiobooks that were on major sale but that Chevy Stevens book sounds right up my alley so adding it to my wishlist! Have a wonderful weekend pretty lady! Emily @ Martinis & Bikinis
After you left sounds great, I will put that on my beach reads! Get all that reading in while you can for sure!
That Night sounds really good! I'm a huge fan of thrillers, and I also like the ones that hop back and forth between time periods. I'm adding it to my list!
So much reading, so little time! Maybe I should quit my job? LOL. Adding After You Left and That Night to my Goodreads to read list!