Verna's Top 20 Reads of 2013

So I thought I'd share my top reads of the year with everyone! I have read so many books this year that have been absolutely amazing! Every book I've read I fell in love with. So know this was really hard, but I hope that if there's any you haven't read you'll want to check them out. I am attaching buy links under them :)

1. Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens

This is by far one of my all time favorite books. I am completely in love with the whole series. It gave me the incredible Kellan Kyle. Whom everyone knows I'm a bit obsessed with :)

Thoughtless: http://www.amazon.com/Thoughtless-S-C-Stephens/dp/1476717478/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388453759&sr=8-1&keywords=thoughtless
Effortless: http://www.amazon.com/Effortless-S-C-Stephens/dp/1476717486/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388454305&sr=8-2&keywords=thoughtless
Reckless: http://www.amazon.com/Reckless-S-C-Stephens/dp/1476718202/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1388454305&sr=8-3&keywords=thoughtless

2. Taking Chances by Molly McAdams

This was one of the most beautfil books I read this year. It's one I will remember always. The one book that ripped me to shreds and left me bawling for days. No joke I cry everytime I think about this book or talk about it.

Taking Chances: http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Chances-Molly-McAdams/dp/006226768X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388454397&sr=8-1&keywords=taking+chances
Stealing Harper: http://www.amazon.com/Stealing-Harper-Molly-McAdams/dp/0062292129/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388454587&sr=8-1&keywords=stealing+harper

3. Nothing Left to Lose by Kristy Moseley

I fell completely in love with this book. It was so beautiful. It was beyond sad and heartbreaking but it also helped the heart to be healed and put back together.

Nothing Left to Lose: http://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Left-Lose-Kirsty-Moseley/dp/1492787701/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388454855&sr=8-1&keywords=nothing+left+to+lose

4. Real by Katy Evans

What can I say, but that you MUST read this book and fall in love with Remington Tate like I did. He is beyond remarkable. 

Real: http://www.amazon.com/Real-REAL-Katy-Evans/dp/1476755590/ref=la_B00CF76TLA_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388455127&sr=1-2
Mine: http://www.amazon.com/Mine-REAL-Katy-Evans/dp/1476755604/ref=la_B00CF76TLA_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388455127&sr=1-3
Remy: http://www.amazon.com/Remy-REAL-Katy-Evans/dp/1476764468/ref=la_B00CF76TLA_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388455127&sr=1-1
Raw: http://www.amazon.com/Raw-REAL-Katy-Evans/dp/1476755612/ref=la_B00CF76TLA_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388455127&sr=1-4
Ripped: http://www.amazon.com/Ripped-REAL-Katy-Evans-ebook/dp/B00EMDPZRO/ref=la_B00CF76TLA_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388455127&sr=1-5

5. Fixed On You by Laurelin Paige

One word for you, Hudson! He made this book soo worth reading. I loved him and everything about him.

Fixed On You:http://www.amazon.com/Fixed-On-You-Trilogy/dp/1492723142/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388455552&sr=8-2&keywords=fixed+on+you
Found In You: http://www.amazon.com/Found-You-Fixed-Volume-2/dp/0615887767/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388455552&sr=8-1&keywords=fixed+on+you

6. Bully by Penelope Douglas

Jared, Jared Jared!! Yep you can say I fell completely in Love with him even though at some points I wanted to hit him, but if I did Id so kiss it and make it better. I loved him and Tate and everything they go through together it just makes the story worth reading!!

Bully: http://www.amazon.com/Bully-A-Fall-Away-Novel/dp/1490559175/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388455769&sr=8-1&keywords=bully
Until You:http://www.amazon.com/Until-You-Fall-Away-Series-ebook/dp/B00H3XQTUW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388455769&sr=8-2&keywords=bully

7. Non Friction by Morgan Parker

What can I say! I love a book that makes me laugh so hard I just about fall over. This book was absolutely WONDERFUL. It was funny and the story within the story is beyond BEAUTIFUL.

Non Friction: http://www.amazon.com/non-friction-Morgan-Parker/dp/0991764811/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388456164&sr=8-1&keywords=non+friction

8. Losing It by Cora Carmack

Who doesn't LOVE Garrick! He's amazing and wonderful and well you will LOVE him.

Losing It: http://www.amazon.com/Losing-It-Cora-Carmack/dp/0062273248/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388456347&sr=8-1&keywords=losing+it
Keeping Her (Losing It Novella): http://www.amazon.com/Keeping-Her-LOSING-IT-Novella/dp/0062299271/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388456347&sr=8-2&keywords=losing+it
Faking It: http://www.amazon.com/Faking-It-Losing-Cora-Carmack/dp/0062273264/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1388456347&sr=8-3&keywords=losing+it
Finding It: http://www.amazon.com/Finding-It-Novel-Losing/dp/0062273280/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1388456347&sr=8-5&keywords=losing+it

9. Collide by: Gail McHugh

I can't say enough how much I loved this book. Everytime I think of bottle caps I think of this book and the remarkable Gavin Blake! 

Collide: http://www.amazon.com/Collide-Book-One-Series/dp/1476765340/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388456878&sr=8-1&keywords=collide
Pulse: http://www.amazon.com/Pulse-Book-Two-Collide-Series-ebook/dp/B00ER2WYCY/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1388456878&sr=8-8&keywords=collide

10. The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski

 I absolutely Loved this book. It was beautiful and I loved following Andrew and Camryn's story! Yes you need to discover the wonderful Andrew Parrish, a great man! 

The Edge of Never: http://www.amazon.com/The-Edge-Never-A-Redmerski/dp/1455548987/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388457096&sr=8-1&keywords=the+edge+of+never
The Edge of Always: http://www.amazon.com/The-Edge-Always-J-Redmerski/dp/1455549002/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388457096&sr=8-2&keywords=the+edge+of+never

11. Fighting Redemption by: Kate McCarthy

I fell completely in love with this book. It was so sad and it had me bawling at times, but that's what I love in a good book. One that makes me feel and this one did.

Fighting Redemption: http://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Redemption-Kate-McCarthy/dp/0987526154/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388457422&sr=8-1&keywords=fighting+redemption

12. The Vitamin D Treatment by Julia Bramer

Let me start by saying you need to read this for one reason! That reason being Jed Carson! I remember him as if I read the book yesterday. It left an imprint on me and I can't never get enough of it.

The Vitamin D Treatment & Side Effects: http://www.amazon.com/The-Vitamin-D-Treatment-Series-ebook/dp/B00FJBIBEC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388457593&sr=8-1&keywords=the+vitamin+d+treatment

13. Learning To Live by R.D. Cole

This was one of my faves too this year. It's inspirational and beautiful. You can't help but fall in love with Jax and  Trudy! 

Learning to Live: http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Live-R-Cole-ebook/dp/B00F3ETP2M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388458183&sr=8-1&keywords=learning+to+live
Learning to Heal: http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Heal-R-D-Cole-ebook/dp/B00HE68JWE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388458327&sr=8-2&keywords=learning+to+live

14. Avoiding Commitment by K.A. Linde

This is one of my addictions. I love and mean love this whole series. Most people think Im crazy, but I am a Jack Fan through and through. I LOVE Jack!!

Avoiding Commitment: http://www.amazon.com/Avoiding-Commitment-K-A-Linde/dp/1478132744/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388458680&sr=8-2&keywords=avoiding+commitment
Avoiding Decisions: http://www.amazon.com/Avoiding-Decisions-K-A-Linde-ebook/dp/B00GRIKMXO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1388458749&sr=8-6&keywords=avoiding+commitment
Avoiding Responsibility: http://www.amazon.com/Avoiding-Responsibility-Series-Volume/dp/1481060953/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1388458749&sr=8-3&keywords=avoiding+commitment
Avoiding Intimacy: http://www.amazon.com/Avoiding-Intimacy-Series-Volume/dp/1482529858/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1388458749&sr=8-5&keywords=avoiding+commitment
Avoiding Temptationhttp://www.amazon.com/Avoiding-Temptation-Volume-K-A-Linde/dp/1494253151/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1388458749&sr=8-8&keywords=avoiding+commitment

15. What's Left of Me by: Amanda Maxlyn

You need to read this. It's such a sweet story and it will bring you to tears and touch your heart. So wonderful.

What's Left of Me: http://www.amazon.com/Whats-Left-Me-Amanda-Maxlyn/dp/1940652073/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388459154&sr=8-1&keywords=what%27s+left+of+me

16. Slammed by Colleen Hoover

Will Cooper ladies! Thats my reason for loving this book. You need to read it. He's a poet and all around one of the best men you will read about!!

Slammed: http://www.amazon.com/Slammed-A-Novel-Colleen-Hoover/dp/1476715904/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388459289&sr=8-2&keywords=slammed
Point of Retreat: http://www.amazon.com/Point-Retreat-A-Novel-Slammed/dp/1476715920/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1388459289&sr=8-3&keywords=slammed
This Girl: http://www.amazon.com/This-Girl-A-Novel-Slammed/dp/1476746532/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1388459289&sr=8-4&keywords=slammed

17. Collision Course by S.C. Stephens

I have only a handful of books that I bawled my eyes out through the whole book. This was one of them. It absolutely killed me, but it was a good thing. You so need to check it out.

Collision Course: http://www.amazon.com/Collision-Course-S-C-Stephens/dp/1467943207/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388459491&sr=8-1&keywords=collision+course

18. Tears of Tess by Pepper Winters

WOW! That's what comes to mind when I think of this book and the amazing and intense Q Mercer! I fell in LOVE with him and I adored Tess' Strength!!

Tears of Tess:http://www.amazon.com/Tears-Tess-Pepper-Winters/dp/1492103748/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388459661&sr=8-1&keywords=tears+of+tess
Quintesentially Q: http://www.amazon.com/Quintessentially-Monsters-Volume-Pepper-Winters/dp/1492305413/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388459860&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=quintesentially+q

19. Surrender Your Love by JC Reed

I loved this book. I can't express enough how amazing and crazy I am over Jett Mayfield. He's everything you look for in a man you wanna read about. He's handsome, arrogant, and well drives you a little crazy.

Surrender Your Love: http://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Your-Love-J-C-Reed-ebook/dp/B00BTJQZNC/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388460329&sr=1-3&keywords=surrender+your+love
Conquer Your Love: http://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Your-Love-J-C-Reed-ebook/dp/B00D9A2NZ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388460329&sr=1-1&keywords=surrender+your+love
Treasure Your Love: http://www.amazon.com/Treasure-Your-Love-J-C-Reed-ebook/dp/B00FVAKOY6/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388460329&sr=1-2&keywords=surrender+your+love

20. Falling Into You by Jasinda Wilder

This is an amazing book. You will fall head over heels with Colton. The things that him and Nell go through together to make it through life is so amazing. I loved reading about the two of them and how even though it made no sense to anyone else, them being together made them live and breathe again.

Falling Into You: http://www.amazon.com/Falling-Into-You-Jasinda-Wilder-ebook/dp/B00BUPMC8C/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388460631&sr=1-1&keywords=falling+into+you
Falling Into Us: http://www.amazon.com/Falling-Into-Us-Jasinda-Wilder-ebook/dp/B00DIJMJKO/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388460631&sr=1-3&keywords=falling+into+you

There you have it my 20 top reads from this year. I know some didn't come out this year, but I didnt read them till this year so that counts with me :) Again this was really tough for me. Here are some more of my other faves that you should all consider checking out.

Release Me by J. Kenner
Him by Carey Heywood
Lost & Found by Nicole Williams
Crazy Beautiful Love by JS Cooper
Yearning Devotion & Yearning Absolution by Rachael Orman
Breaking Nova by Jessica Sorensen
Can't Go Home by Angelisa Stone
Untangle Me by Chelle Bliss
The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden by Jessica Sorensen
Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan
Rule by Jay Crownover
Connected by Kim Karr
Stripped by Jasinda Wilder
I Love you to Death by Natalise Ward
Twisted Perfection by Abbi Glines
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
Crush by Lacey Weatherford
Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines