Welcome to this week's edition of Top Ten Tuesday which is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week is a love freebie so I am bringing you ten books I loved so much I gave them a 5/5 rating! And let's face it, I love a good love story so a lot of them will be about love in some form or another!
Given that we have only recently done our best of lists for 2024, I have decided to go with the last ten books that I gave this rating to before 2024.
The Dressmaker's of Yarrandarrah Prison by Meredith Jaffe - I recently saw that Lisa from ANZ Litlovers had reviewed this book, and I was reminded again how much I enjoyed it! (My review)
The Cartographer's Secret by Tea Cooper - I saw Tea Cooper talking about her latest book a few months ago! I really must read it!
Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak - My goodness I loved this book! And I recently read her latest book which I liked a lot too! (My review)
The Beautiful Words by Vanessa McCausland - The first of two books by this author on my list today!
Book Lovers by Emily Henry - I have really liked all the Emily Henry books I have read but this is the one that I loved the most when I gave it a rating!
The Forgotten Palace by Alexandra Walsh - I have since read a couple more of this author's books. They have all been set in different time periods but all really good. (My review)
The Lost Daughters of Ukraine by Erin Litteken - A really good WWII novel with an unusual setting (My review)
The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams - Not as well known as the accompanying book, The Lost Dictionary of Words, but an excellent read!
Dreaming in French by Vanessa McCausland - I really must read this author's newest book and see if it is as good as the two I have on this list (My review)
The Little Paris Toy Shop by Lauren Westwood - I love the cover of this one, the story, the Paris setting! I am about to read another book from this author! I hope I love it! (My review)
Have you read and loved any of these?
These look good. I've only read Book Lovers from your list.
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Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2025/02/11/top-ten-tuesday-love-freebie-last-10-romances-that-i-read/
You too Emily!
DeleteThe only book from your list that I've read, and adored, is Book Lovers.
ReplyDeletePam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/favorite-romances-read-in-2024/
It's definitely a good read! Can't wait for her new book!
DeleteGreat topic. I have read Book Lovers and loved it!
ReplyDeleteIt was so good!
DeleteI'm happy to see at least two books set in France.
ReplyDeleteLOL! And you were not surprised right?
DeleteGreat list and such pretty covers. Book Lovers is still in my TBR pile. Thanks for sharing, Marg.
ReplyDeletehttps://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2025/02/top-ten-tuesday-top-ten-romance-novels.html
Move it up the TBR list Cheryl! Lots of people who commented agree with me too!
DeleteI liked the first Walsh book in the series. I’ll have to check out the others! Great list and beautiful covers 💕💕
ReplyDeleteThat was still the best one in my opinion Shellie!
DeleteLove the cover and title of Dreaming in French. Hope you like it.
ReplyDeleteLoved it Harvee!
DeleteNice topic! I haven't read any of these yet, but I do have a few of them on my TBR.
ReplyDeleteHere is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
Thanks for taking the time to comment Aymee!
DeleteIt’s so exciting to find a five-star read for your tastes!
ReplyDeleteHere is my post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-platonic-relationships/
Yes, it's so gratifying!
DeleteI agree with another commenter--very fun to learn what equals 5 stars to you! Good post.
ReplyDeleteIt all comes down to how I feel when I finish the book Lisa! It's pretty subjective really
DeleteMost of these are new to me. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteYou too Cindy!
DeleteYay for all the 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ~Carol @ ReadingLadies
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