I decided to do things a little different this year...I have broken down my top reads of 2016 in a way that is probably just as confusing as can be. I beg of you to just roll with it! This year has been fantabulous when it comes to books and narrowing it down made my brain hurt! I can not believe the incredible books that I have read, the authors that I have discovered, the friends that I have made through blogging/reviewing.
Today I am listing my favorite FICTION books that I read in the year 2016. Listed alphabetically by genre, author, and then by publication date - because I am weird like that.
Historical
Dance Over Me - Candee Fick
Close to You - Kara Isaac
Can't Help Falling - Kara Isaac
Love Everlasting - Julie LessmanHistorical
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The Ringmaster's Wife - Kristy Cambron
Undaunted Hope - Jody Hedlund
Forever Safe - Jody Hedlund
Newton and Polly - Jody Hedlund
An Elegant Façade - Kristi Ann Hunter
Love's Faithful Promise - Susan Anne Mason
An Elegant Façade - Kristi Ann Hunter
Love's Faithful Promise - Susan Anne Mason
Anchor in the Storm - Sarah Sundin
Playing the Part - Jen Turano
The Governess of Highland Hall - Carrie Turansky
Young Adult
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I fell so in love with these books that I created a new star rating in their honour. Pepper Basham and Jody Hedlund have completely blown me away this year. They have raised the bar considerably high and I can not wait to see what they bring us next.