That's a Wrap, goodbye 2024! - Romance Confidential

Goodbye 2024!

As we gear up for 2025, I love taking a moment to reflect on the highlights of the past year—it’s a great way to celebrate progress and shape future goals. One of my favorite things to revisit is my reading journey. Thanks to Goodreads, Fable, and my Kindle tracker, I’ve uncovered a year full of new authors, captivating series, and cherished go-to favorites. While not all books made it to my Goodreads shelf, the data tells an exciting story of a year packed with unforgettable reads!

Here’s a quick breakdown of my 2024 reading genres! Out of 358 books, Romance stole the spotlight with 237 titles (66%), followed by Historical Fiction at 61 (17%) and Fantasy at 59 (16%). I also delved into 36 Mystery books (10%) and 34 general Fiction titles (9%). It’s been an amazing year exploring these stories, and I loved every genre-filled moment!

Books that Stood Out:

Most Anticipated Book!

The Wedding Witch
by
Erin Sterling

Stand out New Book!

Lemon Cake
by
Tanja Longoria

Favorite Series of 2024:

Grimm Cove Series
By
Mandy M. Roth

Rebel blue Ranch Series
By
Lyla Sage

Favorite Re-Reads of 2024:

Devil’s Bride (Cynster Book 1)
By
Stephanie Laurens

Ghost Hunter (Ghost Hunters Book 3)
By
Jayne Castle

The Ex Hex (Graves Glenn book 1)
By
Erin Sterling

Full List of Books Read in 2024:

Chasing Goldie (The Lost Girls, #2) by Roberds, Holly
Tasting Red (The Lost Girls, #1) by Roberds, Holly
The Mother Road by Quinn, Meghan
Runaway Groomsman by Quinn, Meghan
That Swoony Feeling (Getting Lucky, #4) by Quinn, Meghan
That Secret Crush (Getting Lucky, #3) by Quinn, Meghan
That Second Chance (Getting Lucky, #1) by Quinn, Meghan
That Forever Girl (Getting Lucky, #2) by Quinn, Meghan
The Reason I Married Him (Almond Bay, #2) by Quinn, Meghan
A Pack for Christmas (The Omega Exchange, #1) by West, Jillian
Curvy Girl and the Boss Next Door (Curvy Girls Date #9) by Joy, Jessa
The Way I Hate Him (Almond Bay, #1) by Quinn, Meghan
Master Thor (Masters of Midgard, #1) by Jensen, Ann
Master Baldor (Masters of Midgard Book 2) by London, Rogue
The Virgin and the Beast (Stud Ranch #1) by Black, Stasia
The Monster’s Mate (A Monstrous World, #4) by West, Jillian
The Monster’s Desire (A Monstrous World, #3) by West, Jillian
The Monster’s Wife (A Monstrous World, #2) by West, Jillian
The Monster’s Den (A Monstrous World, #1) by West, Jillian
Twins for the Wild Orc (Sweet Monster Treats, #6) by Mills, Michele
My Orc Santa Claus (Eastshore Isle Book 5) by Kane, Veronika
My Orc Silver Fox (Eastshore Isle #4) by Kane, Veronika
Schmoozed by the Orc by Kane, Veronika
My Orc Roommate with Benefits (Eastshore Isle #3) by Kane, Veronika
My Orc (Fake) Boyfriend (Fake) Boyfriend (Eastshore Isle #2) by Kane, Veronika
My Orc Next Door (Eastshore Isle #1) by Kane, Veronika
Stuck on Them by Nicole, Maya
Tell Me Lies (New England Bay Sharks, #1) by Gray, Hannah
Mafia Prince (Young Irish Rebels, #1) by Carter, Vi
Resting Scrooge Face by Quinn, Meghan
Untying the Knot by Quinn, Meghan
A Long Time Coming (Cane Brothers, #3) by Quinn, Meghan
So Not Meant To Be (Cane Brothers, #2) by Quinn, Meghan
A Not So Meet Cute (Cane Brothers, #1) by Quinn, Meghan
Royal Valentine (The Improbable Meet-Cute, #6) by Wilson, Sariah
With Any Luck (The Improbable Meet-Cute, #5) by Poston, Ashley
Drop, Cover, and Hold On (The Improbable Meet-Cute, #4) by Guillory, Jasmine
Rosie and the Dreamboat (The Improbable Meet-Cute, #3) by Thorne, Sally
The Exception to the Rule (The Improbable Meet-Cute, #1) by Lauren, Christina
Worst Wingman Ever (The Improbable Meet-Cute, #2) by Jimenez, Abby
Only Santas in the Building (Under the Mistletoe Collection, #5) by Daria, Alexis
All by My Elf (Under the Mistletoe Collection, #3) by Dade, Olivia
Merriment and Mayhem (Under the Mistletoe Collection, #4) by Bellefleur, Alexandria
Merry Ever After (Under the Mistletoe Collection, #2) by Bailey, Tessa
Cruel Winter with You (Under the Mistletoe Collection, #1) by Hazelwood, Ali
A Season for Christmas (Desire and Discipline #3) by Angel, Golden
The Misadventures of Miss Adelaide (School of Charm, #1) by Dallen, Maggie
How to Catch an Elusive Earl (Romancing the Rake, #2) by Andresen, Tammy
Seamus: Fated to the Fae Book Three by Vincent, Katrina
Emperor of Fates (The Duke Fraternity #2) by Andresen, Tammy
When Only an Indecent Duke Will Do (Romancing the Rake, #1) by Andresen, Tammy
Keeper of Secrets (The Duke Fraternity #1) by Andresen, Tammy
Lost and Lassoed (Rebel Blue Ranch, #3) by Sage, Lyla
Stranded on the Shifter’s Mountain by Swallow, Jade
Compromised for Christmas (The Jennings Family #1) by Koz, Lizzie C
So This Is War (Vancouver Agitators, #5) by Quinn, Meghan
He’s Not My Type (The Vancouver Agitators, #4) by Quinn, Meghan
Right Man, Right Time (The Vancouver Agitators, #3) by Quinn, Meghan
Those Three Little Words (The Vancouver Agitators, #2) by Quinn, Meghan
Christmas Criminal by Williams, Ally
Kiss and Don’t Tell (The Vancouver Agitators, #1) by Quinn, Meghan
The Wedding Game by Quinn, Meghan
The Highland Fling by Quinn, Meghan
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Quinn, Meghan
Daire: Fated to the Fae Book Two by Vincent, Katrina
Kiernan: Fated to the Fae Book One by Vincent, Katrina
Lemon Cake by Longoria, Tanja
The Wedding Witch (The Ex Hex, #3) by Sterling, Erin
Blades & Broken Promises: Sins of the Wasteland by Hart, J.L.
Rebel Spell (Salem Supernaturals #1) by Carlisle, Lisa
Rekindling the Flame (Smoky Heights #1) by Myers, Madison
Switching Hour (Magic and Mayhem, #1) by Peterman, Robyn
Masters Vidar & Váli (Masters of Midgard #4) by Jensen, Ann
The Cupcake Witch: The Witching Hour Collection (The Chancellor Fairy Tales, #2) by Lawless, Poppy
Almost Pretend by Snow, Nicole
Men in Kilts by MacAlister, Katie
King of Sloth (Kings of Sin, #4) by Huang, Ana
King of Greed (Kings of Sin, #3) by Huang, Ana
King of Pride (Kings of Sin, #2) by Huang, Ana
The Perfect Fit by Kincaid, Sadie
The Unplanned Wedding (The Davenports #3) by Steele, L.
Fall I Want (Cozy Creek Collection Book 1) by Parish, Lyra
Between Desire and Denial (The Hardy Billionaire Brothers, #4) by Rose, Shain
Secret Submission (Masters of Marquis #8) by Angel, Golden
Cookies for My Orc Neighbor (Sweet Monster Treats, #1) by Mills, Michele
A Duel with the Vampire Lord (Married to Magic, #3) by Kova, Elise
Grumpy Romance (Billionaire Dads #1) by Arthurs, Nia
Between Never and Forever by Rose, Shain
Between Love and Loathing (The Hardy Billionaire Brothers, #2) by Rose, Shain
Diamond in the Dark (Savage Jewels #1) by Jacobson, Poppy
Hell Of A Game by Ford, Elise H.
Curvy Girl and the Monster Next Door (Curvy Girls Date, #8) by Joy, Jessa
Wicked Conjuring (Claimed by Gargoyles #1) by Piper, Sarah
Contract With The Bad Boy by Rae, Sylvia
Infernal Bargain by Bevan, Selina
The Imperfect Marriage (The Davenports #2) by Steele, L.
Kingdom by Greer, W.S.
Claiming Her Innocence (His and Hers, #2) by Wood, Vivian
Temptation (Club X, #1) by Scott, K.M.
Auctioned to the Pack (Howl’s Edge Island: Omega for the Pack #2) by Sparks, Layla
Stolen by the Pack (Howl’s Edge Island: Omega for the Pack, #1) by Sparks, Layla
Hidden Away (Masters of Marquis #7) by Angel, Golden
Shallow Submission (Masters of Marquis #6) by Angel, Golden
Legally Bound (Masters of Marquis, #5) by Angel, Golden
Switch Play (Masters of Marquis, #4) by Angel, Golden
Law and Disorder (Masters of Marquis #3) by Angel, Golden
Master Chef (Masters of Marquis, #2) by Angel, Golden
Hardcore Vanilla (Stronghold Doms, #8) by Angel, Golden
Tempting the Domme (Stronghold Doms, #7) by Angel, Golden
Stripping the Sub (Stronghold Doms, #6) by Angel, Golden
Breaking the Chain (Stronghold Doms, #4) by Angel, Golden
Bound to the Past (Stronghold, #5) by Angel, Golden
Pieces of Stronghold (Stronghold Doms, #3.5) by Angel, Golden
Mastering Lexie (Stronghold Doms, #3) by Angel, Golden
Taming the Tease (Stronghold Doms, #2) by Angel, Golden
The Sassy Submissive (Stronghold Doms, #1) by Angel, Golden
His to Save by Bee, Genni
Master Heimdall (Masters of Midgard Book 3) by London, Rogue
Highest Bidder (Salacious Players Club, #5) by Cate, Sara
Mercy (Salacious Players Club, #4) by Cate, Sara
Give Me More (Salacious Players Club, #3) by Cate, Sara
Eyes on Me (Salacious Players Club, #2) by Cate, Sara
Praise (Salacious Players Club, #1) by Cate, Sara
Bondage Buddies (Masters of Marquis, #1) by Angel, Golden
Seeking My Destiny (The Doms of Genesis #8) by Jacob, Jenna
Midnight Snack by Maine, Chloe
Power Exchange (Fetwrk #1) by Haller, Sadie
Ménage My Bosses by Crescent, Tara
Tempting My Billionaire Daddy (The Doms of Genesis #9) by Jacob, Jenna
Captive Desires (Filthy Scottish Kingpins, #1) by Rose, Evie
Craving His Command (The Doms Of Genesis, #7.5) by Jacob, Jenna
Resisting My Submission (The Doms Of Genesis, #7) by Jacob, Jenna
Bound to Surrender (The Doms of Genesis, #6.5) by Jacob, Jenna
Lured By My Master (The Doms of Genesis #6) by Jacob, Jenna
Embracing My Submission (The Doms of Genesis, #1) by Jacob, Jenna
A Treacherous Bastard (Lords of Temptation Book 15) by Andresen, Tammy
Noelle (Dishabille Book 4) by Aoide, Arden
Tyrone (Dishabille Book 5) by Aoide, Arden
Force Majeure (Apprivoisé, #3) by Aoide, Arden
Club Dishabille (Apprivoisé #1) by Aoide, Arden
A Duet with the Siren Duke (Married to Magic, #4) by Kova, Elise
A Deal with the Elf King (Married to Magic, #1) by Kova, Elise
A Dance with the Fae Prince (Married to Magic, #2) by Kova, Elise
The Storm King by Sellers, Sara
Viciously Yours (Fae Kings of Eden, #1) by Hunter, Jamie Applegate
My Surrender (The Rose Hunters Trilogy #3) by Brockway, Connie
Eternally Damned (Shallow Cove Dimensions, #1) by Rayne, January
Eternally Hers (Shallow Cove Dimensions, #0.5) by Rayne, January
My Pleasure (The Rose Hunters Trilogy #2) by Brockway, Connie
My Seduction (The Rose Hunters Trilogy #1) by Brockway, Connie
To Wed a Rake by James, Eloisa
Duke in Darkness (Wickedly Wed, #1) by Davidson, Nicola
A Gentleman Never Tells (Essex Sisters, #4.5) by James, Eloisa
Seduced by a Pirate (Fairy Tales, #4.5) by James, Eloisa
A Fool Again by James, Eloisa
Almost a Spinster by Petersen, Jenna
A Season for Desire (Desire and Discipline, #2) by Angel, Golden
Mystique: A Novel by Quick, Amanda
Wait Until Midnight by Quick, Amanda
‘Til Death Do Us Part by Quick, Amanda
Garden of Lies by Quick, Amanda
The River Knows by Quick, Amanda
The Paid Companion by Quick, Amanda
I Thee Wed (Vanza #2) by Quick, Amanda
Wicked Widow (Vanza, # 3) by Quick, Amanda
Rendezvous by Quick, Amanda
Affair by Quick, Amanda
Surrender by Quick, Amanda
Reckless by Quick, Amanda
Ravished by Quick, Amanda
Making Waves (Lords of the Abyss #5) by Pillow, Michelle M.
The Merman King (Lords of they Abyss #6) by Pillow, Michelle M.
Surrender to the Sea (Lords of the Abyss, #4) by Pillow, Michelle M.
A Wretched Rake (Lords of Temptation #14) by Andresen, Tammy
Falcon’s Mate by Pillow, Michelle M.
The Wife Situation (Billionaire Situation, #1) by Parish, Lyra
Seduced by the Billionaire by Ryan, Simone
Keeping Denver by Alvarez, Sandy
The Unwanted Wife (The Davenports #1) by Steele, L.
The Kiss Curse (Ex Hex, #2) by Sterling, Erin
The Ex Hex (The Ex Hex, #1) by Sterling, Erin
The Pretend Christmas Bride (Morally Grey Billionaires #7) by Steele, L.
The Wrong Wife (Morally Grey Billionaires #5) by Steele, L.
My Dark Desire (Dark Prince Road, #2) by Shen, L.J.
My Dark Romeo (Dark Prince Road, #1) by Huntington, Parker S.
Two Truths and a Marriage (The Rory Brothers, #1) by Snow, Nicole
Wind with a Chance of Wolfsbane (Grimm Cove, #6) by Roth, Mandy M.
Thunder with a Chance of Lovestruck (Grimm Cove, #5) by Roth, Mandy M.
Spellcasting with a Chance of Spirits (Grimm Cove, #3) by Roth, Mandy M.
Starry with a Chance of Nightshade (Grimm Cove, #4) by Roth, Mandy M.
Hexing with a Chance of Tornadoes (Grimm Cove, #2) by Roth, Mandy M.
A Scandalous Scot (Lords of Temptation, #13) by Andresen, Tammy
Bridal Jitters (Harmony #0.5) by Castle, Jayne
Her Mountain Man Protector (Journey’s Close, Alaska #1) by Bailey, Gia
Suck and Blow by Snow, Jenika
Canyons of Night (Arcane Society, #12; Harmony, #8; Looking Glass Trilogy, #3) by Castle, Jayne
Siren’s Call (Rainshadow, #4; Ghost Hunters, #12) by Castle, Jayne
Deception Cove (Rainshadow, #2; Harmony, #10) by Castle, Jayne
The Lost Night (Rainshadow, #1; Ghost Hunters, #9) by Castle, Jayne
People in Glass Houses (Ghost Hunters, #16) by Castle, Jayne
Sweetwater & the Witch (Ghost Hunters, #15) by Castle, Jayne
Guild Boss (Ghost Hunters, #14) by Castle, Jayne
Illusion Town (Ghost Hunters #13) by Castle, Jayne
Obsidian Prey (Harmony, #6) by Castle, Jayne
Dark Light (Harmony, #5) by Castle, Jayne
Silver Master (Harmony, #4) by Castle, Jayne
Ghost Hunter (Harmony, #3) by Castle, Jayne
After Dark (Harmony, #1) by Castle, Jayne
Zinnia (St. Helen’s, #2) by Castle, Jayne
Orchid (St. Helen’s, #3) by Castle, Jayne
Amaryllis (St. Helen’s #1) by Castle, Jayne
Seduced by the Sea Lord (Lords of Atlantis, #1) by Night, Starla
Swift and Saddled (Rebel Blue Ranch, #2) by Sage, Lyla
Done and Dusted (Rebel Blue Ranch #1) by Sage, Lyla
All About Love (Cynster, #6) by Laurens, Stephanie
A Devilish Duke (Lords of Temptation #11) by Andresen, Tammy
A Secret Love (Cynster, #5) by Laurens, Stephanie
Christmastide with My Captain (A Laird to Love, #0.5) by Andresen, Tammy
A Rogue’s Proposal (Cynster, #4) by Laurens, Stephanie
Scandal’s Bride (Cynster, #3) by Laurens, Stephanie
A Rake’s Vow (Cynster, #2) by Laurens, Stephanie
Elusive Desire: An Agents of Desire Short Story by Chase, Alyson
Devil’s Bride (Cynster, #1) by Laurens, Stephanie
Lost and Found: A Novella from Hero, Come Back by Laurens, Stephanie
The Fall of Rogue Gerrard by Laurens, Stephanie
The Fairy Godmother by Sands, Lynsay
The Taming of a Scandal (The Beautiful Barringtons #8) by Ayers, Kathleen
Always Red (Red, #2) by Ronin, Isabelle
The Desire of a Duchess (The Beautiful Barringtons, #7) by Ayers, Kathleen
Philip’s Rules (Bridal Discipline, #1) by Angel, Golden
The Making of a Gentleman (The Beautiful Barringtons, #6) by Ayers, Kathleen
A Recipe for a Rogue (The Beautiful Barringtons #5) by Ayers, Kathleen
The Wager of a Lady (The Beautiful Barringtons, #4) by Ayers, Kathleen
The Marquess Method (The Beautiful Barringtons, #3) by Ayers, Kathleen
The Design of Dukes (The Beautiful Barringtons #2) by Ayers, Kathleen
The Theory of Earls (The Beautiful Barringtons, #1) by Ayers, Kathleen
Wanted: An Earl for Hire (Calling All Rakes, #1) by Andresen, Tammy
King of Thieves (Lords of Scandal #21) by Andresen, Tammy
Earl of Spades (Lords of Scandal #20) by Andresen, Tammy
Baron of Clubs (Lords of Scandal #19) by Andresen, Tammy
Marquess of Diamonds (Lords of Scandal, #17) by Andresen, Tammy
Queen of Hearts (Lords of Scandal, #18) by Andresen, Tammy
Duke of Chance (Lords of Scandal, #16) by Andresen, Tammy
Viscount of Vanity (Lords of Scandal, #13) by Andresen, Tammy
Earl of Infamy (Lords of Scandal, #14) by Andresen, Tammy
Laird of Longing (Lords of Scandal, #15) by Andresen, Tammy
Baron of Blasphemy (Lords of Scandal, #12) by Andresen, Tammy
Duke of Dishonor (Lords of Scandal, #11) by Andresen, Tammy
Marquess of Menace (Lords of Scandal, #10) by Andresen, Tammy
Duke of Decadence (Lords of Scandal #9) by Andresen, Tammy
Earl of Baxter (Lords of Scandal #8; Wicked Earl’s Club) by Andresen, Tammy
A Vengeful Viscount (Lords of Temptation #9) by Andresen, Tammy
Earl of Gold (Lords of Scandal #7) by Andresen, Tammy
Earl of Sin (Lords of Scandal, #6) by Andresen, Tammy
Baron of Bad (Lords of Scandal #5) by Andresen, Tammy
Earl of Exile (Lords of Scandal #3) by Andresen, Tammy
Viscount of Vice (Lords of Scandal #4) by Andresen, Tammy
Played by the Earl (Lords of Discipline #5) by Chase, Alyson
Marquess of Malice (Lords of Scandal #2) by Andresen, Tammy
Duke of Daring (Lords of Scandal #1) by Andresen, Tammy
Forbidden Obsession (Club Genesis: Dallas #1) by Jacob, Jenna
Lords of Scandal (Lords of Scandal #0.5) by Andresen, Tammy
Same Time Next Year by Bailey, Tessa
The Cowboy’s Second Chance at Love by Jacob, Jenna
Butter My Biscuit (Valentine Texas #3) by Parish, Lyra
Lights Out (Into Darkness, #1) by Allen, Navessa
Big Bad Boss: Midnight (Werewolves of Wallstreet #1) by Rose, Renee
Bad Boy Alphas Starter Set (Bad Boy Alphas, #1-3) by Rose, Renee
Here Kitty, Kitty by Snow, Jenika
My Merry Marquess (Wallflower’s Christmas Wish, #3) by Anders, Annabelle
My Yuletide Earl (Wallflower’s Christmas Wish, #2) by Andresen, Tammy
His Hellion Ward by Grey, Viola
My Dashing Duke (Wallflower’s Christmas Wish, #1) by Andresen, Tammy
Mad With Love (Properly Spanked Legacy Book 3) by Joseph, Annabel
A Proper Lord’s Wife (Properly Spanked Legacy, #2) by Joseph, Annabel
A Rakehell’s Heart by Joseph, Annabel
Under A Duke’s Hand (Properly Spanked Book 4) by Joseph, Annabel
Rival Desires (Properly Spanked Legacy, #1) by Joseph, Annabel
To Tame A Countess (Properly Spanked #2) by Joseph, Annabel
My Naughty Minette (Properly Spanked Book 3) by Joseph, Annabel
Training Lady Townsend (Properly Spanked, #1) by Joseph, Annabel
Holly and the Beast: a novella by Joseph, Annabel
Too Wicked to Want (Chronicles of a Bluestocking, #2) by Andresen, Tammy
Too Wicked to Wed (Chronicles of a Bluestocking, #3) by Andresen, Tammy
Too Wicked to Woo (Chronicles of a Bluestocking, #1) by Andresen, Tammy
Cait and the Devil by Joseph, Annabel
Lily Mine by Joseph, Annabel
The Fallen Earl’s Sinful Salvation (Rogues Gone Dirty, #1) by Moxie, Bella
Marked by the Marquess (Lords of Discipline #4) by Chase, Alyson
Burning for the Baron (Lords of Discipline #3) by Chase, Alyson
Bound by the Earl (Lords of Discipline #2) by Chase, Alyson
Disciplined by the Duke by Chase, Alyson
Disciplining the Duchess by Joseph, Annabel
The Sun and Her Flowers by Kaur, Rupi
A Season for Bliss (Desire and Discipline #1) by Angel, Golden
The Orc’s Bidding (Monster Brides #5) by Khan, Alana
The Fae Warrior’s Queen (Between Dawn and Dusk #5) by Schlosser, Jamie
A Scoundrel’s Surrender (Billingham Bastards, #3) by Petersen, Jenna
The Unclaimed Duchess (Billingham Bastards, #2) by Petersen, Jenna
What the Duke Desires (Billingham Bastards #1) by Petersen, Jenna
Scandalous by Petersen, Jenna
Seduction is Forever (Lady Spies, #3) by Petersen, Jenna
Desire Never Dies (Lady Spies, #2) by Petersen, Jenna
From London With Love (Lady Spies, #1) by Petersen, Jenna
Desire: A Novel by Quick, Amanda
Taming a Duke’s Reckless Heart (Taming the Heart, #1) by Andresen, Tammy
Lessons From a Courtesan by Petersen, Jenna
Surrendering to the Duke (Lords of Desire #1) by Sparks, Stevie
Naughty & Nice: Holiday Treats by Savino, Lee
A Season for Spies (Deception and Discipline #4) by Angel, Golden
A Season for Smugglers (Deception and Discipline, #3) by Angel, Golden
Spy Season (Deception & Discipline, #3.5) by Angel, Golden
A Season for Treason (Deception and Discipline, #1) by Angel, Golden
A Season for Scandal (Deception and Discipline, #2) by Angel, Golden
Claiming His Wife (Domestic Discipline, #4) by Angel, Golden
Dealing with Discipline (Domestic Discipline, #2) by Angel, Golden
Punishing His Ward (Domestic Discipline, #3) by Angel, Golden
Birching his Bride (Domestic Discipline Quartet, #1) by Angel, Golden
Arabella’s Taming (Bridal Discipline, #5) by Angel, Golden
Benedict’s Commands (Bridal Discipline, #4) by Angel, Golden
Lydia’s Penance (Bridal Discipline, #3) by Angel, Golden