🎉 ⭐ Top TEN Books Read in 2020!!! ⭐ 🎉

I don't think I'm alone when I say that I'm so glad this year is coming to an end. Who would have thought that the year was going to turn out the way it did. Yet, I'm so happy that we can put it behind us soon so we can look forward to the new year. It's also the time of year when a lot of us look back at what we've read and today I'm rounding up my top ten books that I've read 2020. 

Let me know what your favorite book was of 2020 and see you guys in 2021!

Wishing everyone a happy New Year filled happiness, health and lots of books! May 2021 be the better than 2020. 🎉

Here are my top ten books that I read in 2020 {In no particular order!} 

1. 

P.S. It's Always Been You by Lauren Blakely

Lauren Blakely always makes it to my lists, her books are filled with great storylines and this book in particular had me intrigued from the very start. It has everything, from romance to solving a mystery that turns out to be a great adventure for the main characters. It was a fun read that I would highly recommend.💖🌎

→ My Review ←

2.

The Breaking Season by K.A. Linde

I loved K.A. Linde's Cruel Series last year and I couldn't wait to read this year's Seasons Series. The Breaking Season is the perfect marriage of convenience story between two Upper East Side villains, Katherine and Camden (characters that we are introduced to in the Cruel Series). It's steamy, romantic and it has a great ending! 🔥😍

→ My Review ←

3.

The Honest Affair by Nicole French

I absolutely loved the Rose Gold series, but The Honest Affair had me captivated with its twists and turns. It's swoon worthy and a must read! 💝

→ My Review ←

4.

Royally Screwed by Emma Chase

I've been meaning to read this book for a while and didn't disappoint at all. Great royal romance with a great twist in the end. 👑😍

5.

The Ruthless Knight by Jeana E. Mann

This was a much darker story, full of suspense, mystery and lots of secrets. It definitely has some very interesting moments between the characters as they face the Columbia cartel and they have to rely on each other to make it out alive. It's a rollercoaster of emotions from beginning to end. Would highly recommend checking it out! 🔥

→ My Review ←

6.

Tell Me You're Mine by J.S. Scott

Such a great chemistry between the main characters, Damian Lancaster is going to steal your heart! 😍

→ My Review ←

7.

My Brother's Roommate by Kendall Ryan

It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Kendall Ryan, her stories are always sweet and full of emotions. Everyone is going to fall in love with Wolfie, he is a kind and totally swoon worthy! 

→ My Review ←

8.

Van by Melanie Moreland

I couldn't decide between Van or Sandy to add to my list, so I have added both for different reasons. Van completely stole my heart, he has so much love to give and out of all the books that I've read this year, he is the best hero/male protagonist by far. I would highly recommend checking out the Vested Interest Series, you are not going to regret it! 💞

→ My Review ←

9.

Mafia Casanova by M. Robinson and Rachel Van Dyken

I love a good mafia romance and Mafia Casanova was favorite this year! It had me hooked from the very start, the characters are magnetic and have an undeniable chemistry to have you reading until the very end.

→ My Review ←

10.

Sandy by Melanie Moreland

This book surprised me in the best way possible, it was emotional and heartwarming. I can't say how many time I might have cried while reading, it was such perfect. You do need to read the rest of the Vested Interest Series to get a full grasp of Sandy's story and how she got to where she is. But you are going to love it, this book concludes the whole series and it does perfectly. I wouldn't change anything about it and the ending was everything. A must read! 😍

→ My Review ←

🔖  Hope you guys check out any of the books that I've featured in this post. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more from these authors in the future!

*Don't forget to check out my Top Ten Most Anticipated Books of 2021 list!*

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The Ruthless Knight by Jeana E. Mann

Release Date: February 17th 2020 by Ishkadiddle Publishing, LLC

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

She stole my wallet, my car, and my favorite oil painting. I never expected her to steal my heart. 

This complicated, beautiful, annoying woman doesn’t know that I’m a thief too. Only, I don’t steal things. I steal secrets and sometimes people. And her name is next on my list. 

The problem? I admire her. Like her. Love her. So many wasted feelings because we aren’t meant to be. Years ago, I sold my soul and body to the devil. Now, my back is against the wall. If I want to save my precious niece from death, I’ll have to turn my sexy little thief over to my enemy. 

She captivates me. Soothes me. Makes my life a living hell. And I love every minute of it. 

But I have no choice. I will be ruthless. 

And she will ruin me. 

From USA Today bestselling author, Jeana E. Mann, comes a heart wrenching, suspenseful, tale of love, deception, and sacrifice. 

Are you ready for Sir Nikolay Reznik Tarnovsky? He’s coming for YOU! 

Don’t delay your pleasure. One-click this contemporary, billionaire, romantic suspense today! 

**This is a standalone novel written in the worlds of The Exiled Prince Trilogy and The Rebel Queen Duet. 

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My Review:

Having read and enjoyed The Exiled Prince Trilogy and The Rebel Queen Duet, I was exited to read Nicky’s story. He was a consistent character in those series and we are finally getting to read his story. Unlike the other series, Jeana E. Mann delivers a much darker story in The Ruthless Knight. It has suspense, mystery, secrets and a blossoming romance between two characters who have to rely on each other if they want to make it out alive.

Sir Nikolay Reznik Tarnovsky aka Nicky, has the looks and wealth to get just about any woman he could possibly want. He also happens to be a man of many talents, as his cleverness puts him ahead of the game as he steals the secrets of his adversaries. His job is not only to oversee multiple clubs around the world, but as Roman’s brother, he swore an oath to protect the heirs to the Menshikov dynasty which makes Nicky his knight.

While working/protecting his brother, he is also in charge of the Masquerade de Marquis, an exclusive masquerade ball for the elite and those that want to remain anonymous. That’s when he spots her, his beautiful leopard has put a spell on him and just when things were about to get steamy, she leaves. She steals his possessions and car keys. Nicky finds out that she stole a lot more than that and he is not mad, but impressed with her. So he sets out to find her, only things quickly get complicated when he finds himself dealing with the Columbia cartel and unable to go back home. Having Calliope by his side the entire time gives him the strength to keep fighting for their freedom. It’s with time that their secrets come out and it makes him want to protect her at all costs.

Every fortress has a weak spot and Calliope Jones is the expert when it comes to breaking into any place without getting caught. Attending the Masquerade de Marquis was supposed to be her ticket to freedom, but getting caught was not part of the plan, especially when her sexy stranger is the one that races after her at the ball. She never expected to see him again, but when he kidnaps her in order to turn her over to his enemy, Calliope doesn’t know what to do. She is caught between a war without fully knowing the reason why and she is forced to relieve her past over and over again. But then there is Nicky and she can’t fault him for wanting freedom as well. They soon find out that they have to rely on each other if they want to make it out alive.

I absolutely loved reading The Ruthless Knight, it was twisted and dark. There were so many moments where I found myself at the edge of my seat wanting to find out what was going to happen next. It’s evident from the very beginning that Nicky and Calliope have an intense chemistry. This would ultimately end up becoming so much more as the two spend a lot of time together in Columbia. 

What makes this book different from the rest of the series is that it deals with a lot of emotions and the playing of emotions. We have the villain, Valentina who we don’t really know why she wants Calliope and it makes us guess throughout the book. She loves to play with people’s emotions and hurt them by using their weaknesses against them. I found myself loving Nicky as a character, he truly is the good guy regardless of what anyone else says about him. He protects his family and is willing to protect Calliope at all costs. Calliope has been through so much, but she gives Nicky strength to keep going. All in all, this book was a hit for me. I wish the ending didn’t end so abruptly, but there will be a continuation of their story and I cannot wait to read it! I would highly recommend checking it out. :)

**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review**

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jeana is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly Bestselling Author from Indiana. She gave up a career in the corporate world to write about sexy billionaires and alpha bad boys. With over twenty books and several awards beneath her belt, she’s never regretted her choice to live out her dream. She’s a free spirit, a wanderer at heart, and loves animals with a passion. When she’s not tripping over random objects, you’ll find her walking in the sunshine with her rambunctious dogs and dreaming about true love.

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