Books I'll Hear NO CRITICISM on! | Some of my FAVORITES

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Sometimes we don't need any negativity around our favorites. And I also get into a few rants about my favorite books. Again..
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[@books4everafter]

ooh, I think I will join the Outlander readalong. I started with the show, so I didn't feel motivated to then read the books. But, doing it as a readalong/buddy read would make it so much fun! ☺

[@norcalrosesl.5199]

Thank you for sharing! lol- I’m one of “those” that paused on an Outlander story and left off in the middle of book 3🤣 I keep saying I’ll start it up again and just haven’t so a read along in ‘24 sounds great! 🙌🏼 Loved Heartless too(think Reckless was my fave so far tho) and I have The Takeover in my kindle so just need to read it(I ❤ The Stopover). Lastly I bought Ensnared on Audible after ur rec for it….started it and I’m at the part on day 2 after he finds her. I stopped listening cuz I wasn’t enjoying it that much so started listening to another one. I do want to go back to it but it might be one that’s better in print vs listening to. I have liked others you’ve recommended too like Zoey Draven🌸

[@kathaleenrossi9577]

Loved Outlander own all the books, looking forward to the discussion.

[@ashtonreads]

I read Outlander almost a decade ago while in grad school and loved it! I started book 2 but didn't get very far before putting it down, and ironically did the same thing with the show (loved season 1 and stopped watching part way through season 2). The series is so long that it intimidates the heck out of me, but I'm awfully tempted to give it another try since you're doing a slower-paced read along...Dang it Jenn, I thought I wasn't going to add another big series to my 2024 TBR haha!

[@TheBookRefuge]

Lols! I'm here to be encouraging! Lols! It will be fun with friends to help!

[@pollyfischer8526]

FIGHT ME!! That made me laugh out loud!!! Love your list - Outlander forever, live for that story! Can't wait to read East and the Take Over. My favorite beauty and beast type love story is Lover Awakened from the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. SO GOOD!!

[@myfavbookbrontejaneeyre3752]

I will definitely check some of these new ones I didn’t know about (East & Iluminae); please do a part 2 because I love this type of video!

[@TheBookRefuge]

My YA faves don't get mentioned often, but yes, I hope you like them ❤️ they make me so happy

[@kimo2608]

I was browsing book outlet and picked up East! 😀. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@cynthialovesbooks]

This was a great video. I read Ensnared based on your recommendation and the entire series was phenomenal. I love Heartless as well. Yes, part 2 please.

[@eworitsemoghadore2362]

Starting it this night. 🤞

[@60sbaby70sgirl]

I can't wait for the Outlander read along. I'm definitely going to try to do this. I stalled out on book 5 and have been wanting to get back to the series but think I need a refresher. Looking forward to the details.

[@irisclaudia3670]

Thank you for more Outlander videos, I look forward to them and more of your thoughts

[@qkffn5118]

Excited about the idea of a read along. As a dude in his late 20s I don’t know a single person around me that reads extensively. And definitely no romance. So I’m missing out a bit on the whole community/book club aspect of reading since I don’t really do social media (no twitter/tiktok/facebook)

[@TheBookRefuge]

I can't wait to have you join. I know a few male viewers who found me because of Outlander. So they definitely exist. I hope you can find some new connections or at least enjoy the discussions

[@michellemurray4044]

Hooray for Outlander!!!!!!! Will be starting book 8 soon

[@RenataBrannen]

Enjoyed this video very much. Totally agree with you about Outlander and the Takeover. Have just listened to the Takeover again and it is so so good.

[@nickycake]

I started reading “the takeover” on your recommendation, and I currently have a broad smile on my face. Scenes with MC and kids literally had me laughing out loud.

[@suzannecattanes5052]

I'm reading the stopover at the moment, flying through it, very good. I have the takeover to start straight after this one x

[@taylorburks6835]

Hey Jen here are the books I'll hear no criticism of 1. Still beating by Jennifer Hartman 2. Untouchable by sam Mariano 3. Credence by Penelope Douglas 4. Lilac by BB Reid 5. Truly by Carmel rhodes 😊❤

[@TheBookRefuge]

Great choices

[@chelleyrenee]

I’m Excited about the outlander read a long, I’ve read book 1 multiple times and never continue so having people To talk about it with will be great.

[@TheBookRefuge]

I hope we can all encourage each other!

[@anisoaramole]

loved Sea Ruin, it’s my favorite too… I would like to see part 2 from you 🤗

[@DarkTwistedReads]

I actually liked Untouchable, parts of the story even made me tear up especially the end part. Because of you I've read the first 2 books of the Spiders mate trilogy. I haven't gotten around to getting bound yet but I loved what I've read. I almost DNFd sea of ruin right at the beginning, but I am so so glad that I did not. I gave all these books 5 stars! ❤ Loved the takeover too! I bought the whole series based off of the first book. Would love a part two. 🎉

[@BecxReadz]

Yeah Outlander readalong!!!!!!!! I'm currently reading East for a vlog

[@TheBookRefuge]

❤️❤️❤️

[@cassandrajones6041]

Outlander OMG!!! Nothing bad to say about Jamie & Claire at all . Epic love story!!❤❤❤

[@AjaReads]

I read Illuminae without listening to it and I wasn't really loving it. I am still intrigued by it though. So I think I will read and listen at the same time when I pick it up again. I really loved this video Jenn. None of these books are a surprise, but it's always fun to hear you talk about the books you love so passionately.

[@koo-maria5436]

Daddy Declan is my favorite too! And I agree with you on your side note about J.T's latest series... 😢

[@valenciabroxie723]

The Takeover is also one of my all time favorite!!! I totally enjoy the sons!! I love love. I reread often. Thank you

[@smt4148]

Ahhhh excited for the Outlander read along

[@TheBookRefuge]

Me too! It's gonna be so fun! More info coming soon!

[@lisajamison7536]

Takeover is my favorite book. As a matter of fact I was in a slump and just reread that book for the fourth time. ❤

[@lisalovett1638]

I am really looking forward to the Outlander read along.

[@amena7387]

Thank you so much for sharing Jenn !!

[@eworitsemoghadore2362]

I will watch any and every video that speaks positively about The takeover. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve listened to this book.

[@Kaza0kun]

After nearly all day I finally finished the video! While my tastes lean more towards fantasy and paranormal and Sci fi, I always find at least one book from your videos I will add to my reading list.

[@allie9855]

I absolutely LOVE East!!! I feel like it's super underrated but also one of my favorite childhood stories! Agreed. Heartless is the one that holds up on multiple reads

[@heatherstephenson4398]

The takeover was absolutely the best and I love this author’s writing

[@meganlong8087]

I'm SOOOOO glad I finally read Untouchable. It is an all-time favorite for me now. It is truly fascinating how Zoe thinks about Carter. And I agree, it would spoil the book if we had his POV. I'd love a part 2 to this AND a Roman Empire video too! My teenage son was using that term and I had no idea what it meant until BookTubers started using it! lol 🤣

[@TheBookRefuge]

😄😄

[@Therealhousewifeofreno]

Well….. I just bought Sea of Ruin, thanks to you! 😂 it’s been on my wishlist for a long time. But you made me realize I needed it and why not order a signed one? ❤

[@lindab3146]

I might be up for an Outlander readalong. I’ve never read any of her books, but every time a new season of the TV series would begin, I often thought about jumping in. I LOVE Lord Ian Mackenzie, too. The others in the series were good, but Ian is my favorite.

[@TheBookRefuge]

Hopefully it will be a nice, doable pace. But I'm really looking forward to it.

[@21loverose]

Hello Jen and thanks for sharing another wonderful video ☺️.

[@lindseygirl1982]

Heartless was my top book of 2022!

[@lunalovegood9431]

I just bought the Illuminae series from Half Priced Books! I read Sea of Ruin this year and yes Pam Godwin is the queen of dark romance!! 🎃

[@Warda-H]

Yes to a part two please!

[@amandazee3706]

See of Ruin!!!! One of my all time favorites.

[@renee4883]

Katherine Cassidy gave you some great shoutouts on the most recent video!

[@TheBookRefuge]

Yes, I adore her! ❤️❤️

[@lindseygirl1982]

I want my own Jamie Fraser!

[@athomewithkarmen]

I will hear NOT A WORD dissing "Where Dreams Begin" by Lisa Kleypas. I sobbed, multiple times.

[@_herefortheplot]

Pam Godwin is the best at dark romances. No book has had me on the edge of my seat, feeling like I was suffocating because the amount of trauma and violence was borderline too much and you think there’s no way the author can succeed in an HEA. She does, I died, and it was 6 stars.

[@komalshah3673]

Untouchable is god tier for me. I loved Even if Hurts equally too lol Those two books from Sam Mariano live rent free in my head to this day. Others for me would probably be Kingdom of Dreams by Judith Mcnaught, Again the Magic by LK, Twisted and Dismount by Lucia Franco, Anti-hero duet by Gianna Darling.

[@TheBookRefuge]

Those are some other great choices too!! Kingdom of Dreams is amazing!

[@daniela_endless_tbr]

The honesty shined in this video 🍆🤣 You are ready at any time to jump in a ring and go for a couple rounds and I love it😆 Loved this and you can go ahead and plan part 2 and 3 and 4 🥰 🖤💜🖤💜🖤💜

[@mv829]

Yes for part 2🎉❤

[@lindseygirl1982]

You need to do a part two!

[@emmabiggs4185]

Please make a part 2!!!

[@evelynantl897]

Please do a part 2.

[@janelle454]

Illuminae was the book that got me back into reading as an adult :')

[@TheBookRefuge]

I love that!! 🥰🥰

[@lisamugscraps4196]

I enjoy the Outlander TV Series and have debated reading the books but I'm scared to read the torture scenes as I often can't held them in the show. Tristan is hands down my favorite hero. I've though about him often in the year and a half since I've read the Takeover. There is something about the combination of his humor and confidence that works so much better than a lot of other Billionaire Alpha romance hero types. Most of all he's a care taker/fixer whose looking to help Claire and her Children and changes things in his life cause they meets the Anderson's needs better. He just makes me swoon.

[@TheBookRefuge]

I totally get it! I will say, having read the books many times.. it's not quite as vivid and violent in the book. My opinion of course. But the show makes it much more "visual" if you will. Haha! And, you could always skip that chapter. It won't ruin the whole series if you do that. Haha!

[@loverofromance5307]

Good for you not doing tik tok lol life is so much better and you get more books read without it. I have been on the fence about Outlander just because of how some of the books end, but I might just join in on it. My issue with JT new series is I think its overkill on the humor. It worked for her mafia books but in this new series it tends to detract from the romance itself and they are written more like edgy contemporary than dark romance like her mafia books were done. I agree that Untouchable is complex and the best book she has written from what I have read from her so far.

[@priyankashrivastav772]

I am just too scared to read Outlander because what if I didn't like it? I do want to like it. My friends recommended it to me too. What if I just left in the middle of the series?

[@TheBookRefuge]

Then that's totally fine! The way I'm planning the Readalong, we are just gonna do one book at a time. No pressure!

[@priyankashrivastav772]

@@TheBookRefuge 😊👍. I had the first 3 books but it intimidated me. I will try again in readalong.😊

[@Jonesy1211]

Yes part two

[@priyankashrivastav772]

Twisted Emotion and Twisted Hearts ( Nino Falcone and Kiara Vitiello)❤ and Grip trilogy by Kennedy Ryan ❤. I will fight for these books. Both are my book boyfriends too .

[@TheBookRefuge]

These will absolutely be on my part 2. I had to cut them from here, but they are on my God tier as well!

[@priyankashrivastav772]

@@TheBookRefuge sorry but may I ask you something?. Can you recommend me a book in which the hero is like Nino? Nino just fascinated me from the beginning and how his mind works.

[@monaedoyle3631]

I have to say that Twisted Lies by Ana Huang should be in this list. Christian Harper is just……hot !!!!!! The book is a must read.

[@TheBookRefuge]

I'm glad that book makes your list! ❤️❤️ I don't think any of Ana's quite make my top tier. But I enjoy her quite a bit!

[@liezllovesbooks]

I guessed 6 out of the 11 books on your list and I got it right

[@TheBookRefuge]

👍👍👍🤩

[@brayliewalsh5766]

Isn’t it funny when someone hates ones of your favourite reads…. I always laugh when I see a negative review for a book that I love because I’m like “this book changed me” and there is someone in this world that hated it 🤣🤣 reading is so subjective it’s crazy

[@TheBookRefuge]

Absolutely! And I'm not hear to yuck anything for anyone. It's a safe zone. But I still have visceral reactions to things sometimes. Haha!

[@brayliewalsh5766]

@@TheBookRefuge oh I feel heartbreak when someone hates on my favourite books 🤣🤣 like nooo not my baby! Haha

[@lindseygirl1982]

What is the best Pam Godwin to start with?

[@TheBookRefuge]

She writes mostly all standalone! So it's up to you. Whatever you like best. I have a full video where I discuss every book she's written. So if you search Pam Godwin you'll find it. That might give you a better idea. ❤️

[@pardonthisbookaddict]

I won’t hear any criticism on Wrong by Jana Aston. The humor is perfect even if the characters aren’t.

[@TheBookRefuge]

That book is chaotic and delightful. Great choice!

[@lorenayoshimaia318]

Part 2 please

[@TheBookRefuge]

Maybe someday! This is all the recs I have currently. :)

[@lindseygirl1982]

NO ONE can criticize Outlander!

[@lauren3d237]

❤