The best books of 2023

This list is part of the best books of 2023.

We've asked 1,705 authors and super readers for their 3 favorite reads of the year.

My favorite read in 2023…

Book cover of Twisted Emotions

Liz Ashlee I liked this book because...

2023 was the year I became a mafia romance reader, and this book ignited my addiction.

This book is book two in the Camorra Chronicles series and let me be honest when I say I was practically salivating to read it before I even finished book one.

What I love most about it is that I loved its leading man, Nino, before I even started it. Nino is an interesting, original, and well-written character who pairs well with his strong, sweet, resilient love interest, Kira.

It is a book I recommend checking the trigger warnings for, but I think it’s a realistic and heartbreaking take on real-life problems (mafia aside). It's easily a book I could read over and over and over again.

By Cora Reilly,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Twisted Emotions as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Nino Falcone is genius and monster. As the right hand man and brother of the Capo of the Camorra, his lack of feelings is a blessing, not a curse – until his brother asks him to marry for the sake of the Camorra. Kiara Vitiello, cousin of the Capo of the New York Famiglia, is chosen to marry Nino Falcone to prevent war with the Camorra, but what she hears about Las Vegas makes her veins pulse with terror. After her father betrayed his Capo and paid with his life, her family thinks marriage is her only chance to bring…


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My 2nd favorite read in 2023…

Book cover of June First

Liz Ashlee I liked this book because...

The book is a behemoth, and I read it in a day. On top of that, I cried the entire time I read it. Let me tell you, I actively avoid and hate movies, books, television, etc., that make me cry, but June First is my exception. 

I love a love story that withstands decades. I love matches that feel fated. I love it when characters mature and learn. This book has all of that and more. 

By Jennifer Hartmann,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked June First as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Want to know what happens to a man who barely claws his way out of a tragedy, only to fall right into the arms of the one girl in the world he isn't allowed to love? Another tragedy, that's what.When Brant was six years old, his father made a choice that altered the course of his entire life. Because of what he did, the only girl Brant ever loved became the only girl he couldn't have.

Though in a lot of ways, he did have her...

He had her first steps, her first words, her first smile. He had her…


My 3rd favorite read in 2023…

Book cover of End of Story

Liz Ashlee I liked this book because...

I always find Kylie Scott's book a refreshing change of pace from my usual reads because they're always laugh-out-loud funny, with quips and banter. 

Admittedly, I was hesitant because this book had a touch of magic–which books I read normally don't. Well, how dare I question Kylie Scott? 

This book is a unique story told in Kylie's fun, comedic fashion. As always, the heroine was uber-relatable, witty, and independent, while the hero was grumpy and swoon-worthy.

By Kylie Scott,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked End of Story as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

'I devoured End of Story and adored every page of this hilarious, emotional page-turner' HELENA HUNTING

A sexy, smart and unconventional opposites-attract love story from New York Times bestselling sensation Kylie Scott

When Susie inherits her beloved aunt's house, the last person she expects to help renovate it is Lars - her ex's best friend. The same man who witnessed their humiliating public breakup six months ago. She isn't exactly eager to have anyone around whose alliance is with the enemy but beggars can't be choosers and the sooner the repairs are done, the sooner she can get back to…


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Moving Forward

By Liz Ashlee,

Book cover of Moving Forward

What is my book about?

Maxine Dawson is pretending. She’s pretending to be excited about her best friend’s impending wedding, pretending her plans don’t involve moving back in with her parents, pretending she can move on from her past. Mostly, she’s been pretending that she’s been okay since her fiancé, Ethan, died.

Cain Hazelton is many things, but he is not pretending. Everyone knows about his short fuse, his preference for seclusion, and that he only lets himself care about one person–his Grams.

When Max and Cain’s worlds collide, they gravitate toward each other for different reasons. But before finding happiness, they must overcome their pasts and fears and take a chance at love.

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