romance books i've rated 5 stars

[@shaunnaweber97]

A thousand boy kisses BROKE me. UGH!!!! SOO GOOD. Under the sycamore tree however...it DESTROYED me. Just DESTROYED me.

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

LEGIT BOTH BROKE ME

[@laaibahdar6744]

I read under the sycamore tree yesterday and I can’t stop thinking about it.

[@salinasjb]

what type of ending?

[@laaibahdar6744]

@@salinasjb it’s sad yet satisfying . I don’t read books with sad endings (I haven’t read fault in our stars) but this one was worth it and in a thousand boy kisses the book ends sadly but you will get a happy ending in the epilogue. PS: I haven’t read a thousand boy kisses but I know a bit about it

[@ashhmita]

The only books I ever gave 5 stars to are "All of our perfects" and "ugly love" by Colleen Hoover 🥺

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg both are SO good, AYP broke me

[@Dirgis-66]

yeah college romance gets me too. Thank you for the recs :)

[@Erin-ex9tm]

i love how basically my whole tbr is books you've recommended 🤣 i'm actually thinking of starting my first abbi glines book soon because she sounds great from everything you've said and i've never picked up a book by her before! so happy to see it ends with us in this list too, no matter how many colleen books i read i still can't get lily bloom's story out of my head!! love the video as always

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg YESSSSS report back as soon as u read a book by her

[@stalebread89]

I love the dare! Taylor is so underrated 💗

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

YESSSS best girl ever

[@fatimapacheco4062]

I read the sea breeze series in high school too and was obsessed with misbehaving, to this day I haven’t been able to find a book that gives me the same feeling.

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

OMG have u read lost and found by nicole williams?? very similar bad girl good boy vibes!!

[@fatimapacheco4062]

@@LovelyLikeLaura i haven't but i just found the audiobook, thanks for the rec, ill definitely be reading it

[@nafisatahsin7570]

i also think the same about t.l. swan's books except "The Takeover". That male lead Tristan is sooo adorable and different than her other male leads. It's also a single parent trope 💕💕

[@anshsingh2044]

Tryst six venom was really good, I liked their relationship and side characters were really well written as well. Brothers were amazing as well

[@Claire-oq7ut]

I love getting your Goodreads notifications, better than DoorDash delivery notifications 😄 when are we getting another reading vlog!?

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

hahah omg soon hopefully!!! i might do one for reading tiktok recs

[@IBEtripz]

Omg top secret was fire

[@shanayasingh6887]

Adding anything I haven't read to my TBR like right now because your recommendations are always amazing. ! And the thing about TL Swan you mentioned, oh my god.. I totally second you on that!

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omggg see i knew yall would agree!

[@magical_creations._9559]

I just love Elle Kennedy books and ready to give them 5 stars...Gonna start Abbi Glines book soon✌️...And Laura can you please do a bookshelf tour...I am in love with your book collections and videos

[@lindseyhoward7743]

If you want a fun read steamy read I highly recommend Ice Planet Barbarians. I wouldn’t say it’s a light book because there are some serious things in it but it made me laugh and it’s very steamy. It’s a booktok rec.

[@ellie5560]

wait for you is definitely one of the books that got me into romance all those years ago... Avery and Cam still live in my head rent free😌☺️

[@manvisinha5569]

Hey, hey!🤭

[@ellie5560]

@@manvisinha5569 HEY!! i love how we always find each other😌

[@manvisinha5569]

@@ellie5560 so do I, babe😉

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

ugh sameeeee its just so good

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg are y'all bffs heeeyyy

[@KatieReads]

Love all of your recommendations!! I agree with A Thousand Boy Kisses!! So good!!!

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

yessss the best

[@fieryredruby]

A Thousand Boy Kisses crushed me but also put me back together. I never thought a book with this content would do that but it did!

[@rosariosbooks]

Underneath the sycamore tree destroyed me!!! So good!

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

legit i think i cried myself to sleep the night i read it LOL

[@chelseadinh4418]

i actually have similar thoughts on TL swan after reading The Stopover from her and i felt conflicted like you bc a lot of people seem to like that series 😭😭 but yea the characters from that book were so annoying and toxic to each other imo, especially the guy. i just feel like there are so many other romances out there that i don't mind giving up on that author's books!

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

even though the stopover is so highly recommended i cannot bring myself to read it for that reason LOL

[@leoniesliberi]

The Stopover was bad, I didn‘t like it at all. The second book however… showstopping, incredible, amazing. It‘s the best single parent romance ever, it‘s hilarious and so sweet. 🥲 It felt like those two books were written by a completely different author 😂

[@wyliez123]

It ends with us broke my heart. It makes me want to cry just thinking about it.

[@matildezuniga89]

I love your videos, the book recommendations are super good

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg thank uuu

[@giudt1463]

I had the exact same feelings when I read the Italian by tl Swan, It literally got me so excited while reading it but after some “reflection time” I kind of was annoyed with enrico’s behavior but at the same time I was literally obsessed with him… so this is really confusing… but I didn’t read any mix her other books but I plan on reading Giuliano’s one because the small mentions of him in the Italian had me hooked,, I also have a lot of plot suspicion so I’m really excited to see if things happen the was k thought they would… anyway, thank you for your recs!💞

[@BohoBookworm]

I'm usually more of a thriller reader however I have been loving rom-coms lately! Recently finished The Flatshare which was super cute and then I read If The Shoe Fits which was so much better than One To Watch. Then I started Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr which is the 2nd book in the Virgin River series - AMAZING!

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg fun!! do u have any thriller recs for me i wanna read some this fall!!

[@BohoBookworm]

@@LovelyLikeLaura oh my gosh so many!! I just finished The new Alice Feeney book, Rock Paper Scissors and that was mad!!!!

[@christinejames6328]

Completely agree with A thousand boy kisses. I still can’t get it out of my head and I read it months ago. I love it so much.

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg same sometimes i just sit and think about them

[@ros2336]

So I just finished A Thousand Boy Kisses and when I say I WAS NOT READY... I cried ugly ugly tears.

[@MsTravelsoul]

Everyone must, MUST, read The Idea of You by Robbine Lee. It’s the best romance ever and it will rip your heart out.

[@sabi1689]

Marriage for one and the hardest fall(that one is a college romance) from Ella Maise / teardrop shot and Ryan’s bed from Tijan. Those are some of my fav 5 stars! Pleeaasee read Tijan!! I won’t stop Laura until you give her a chance!

[@freyleyce]

tijan is soooooo good! laura def needs to read her!

[@sabi1689]

@@freyleyce right! I comment almost every video about that 🤣 we need more people telling her that!

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

ok ok is ryans bed the one i should start with or is there another book you want me to read first??

[@freyleyce]

@@LovelyLikeLaura i actually haven’t read ryan’s bed yet! rick prick is so so good but slightly confusing. enemies and bennett mafia is where i started!

[@sabi1689]

@@LovelyLikeLaura Ryan’s bed is a it heavy to start. You could try Tearsdrop shot which is free in kindle unlimited, or since I know you enjoy college romances rich prick or enemies! 😊

[@rainadatta6279]

I totally agree with you Laura on the last book. I just really loved Until The End. We have seen glimpses Rock and Trisha from the very first book in the series, and I wanted to know their story, which is also good, no doubt about that. But What I truly appreciated that the book has all ther other couples' like recent time extended epilogue. Because when I like a book, I always wants to know about their current whereabouts.

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

yess thats why i loved it so much!!! also trisha and rock are just

[@isabellasiejkowski]

I read underneath the sycamore tree forever ago and im still not over it.

[@tanlal4486]

Love your videos!

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

yay thank you

[@mrin_31]

Woww I actually loved every book mentioned in this video. Also try reading Archer's voice by Mia Sheridan. It's so good 🥺... Lots of love ❤️

[@sajidafazrie9023]

My top favourites are Marriage for one by Ella Maise, the sweetest oblivion by Danielle Lori, mindfuck series by S.T.Abby, things I wanted to say but never did by Monica Murphy

[@Walnutcase9]

this is the earliest I've been to watch one of her videos

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

YAY welcome

[@JessicaKeilani]

Wait for You is one of my all time favourites and it really doesn't get the hype it deserves!! i just read Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover after seeing your tweet about it and LOVED it, it's definitely my fave CoHo book!!

[@jadebetts7702]

Make sure you read the second book (not just the novella) in the series called Maybe Now! For some reason, a lot of people don't know that there is a second continuation of the first book

[@JessicaKeilani]

@@jadebetts7702 Thanks! I'll definitely check that one out!!

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg that makes me so happy AHHH its so underated!!! but yes what jade said read the novella maybe not and book 2 maybe now theyre a continuation!

[@Heidip5050]

My top 5 of 5 stars this year are Disgrace by Brittany C Cherry, Ten Tiny Breathes by KA Tucker, Archers Voice by Mia Sheridan, Medicine Man by Saffron Kent, and The Invitation by Vi Keeland. I think most of these you had recommended so much thanks.

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg so many of my favs!! i do still need to read archers voice omg its been on my tbr for YEARS

[@darlingswiftie]

your book rating process is literally me! 💀 glad im not the only one who does that 😂 ps. I recommend the whole element series by brittainy c. cherry it is amazing!! I rated all of them 5 stars its really underrated 😩

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg ok ill look into it!!

[@carterhamlet]

My favorite five star reads are Luna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata, Kyland by Mia Sheridan, A love letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner, All your perfects by Colleen Hoover, Cocky Bastard by Vi keeland and I just finished True love Story by Willow Aster yesterday and I cried like a baby in that one. Also the sweet home series by tillie cole is amazing and so underrated.

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg cocky bastard AHHH i loved that book soo much

[@itsjustkiara9425]

I absolutely love your videos, yours are my favourite notifications x

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg ur so sweet im glad

[@bellasdelusions]

Loved this!! Silently waiting for more asmr vids tho…

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg SOON SOON SOON I PROMISE

[@nuttyparty2345]

we need more similar to a thousand boy kisses! 😭😭

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg on it

[@namratha9453]

the song of Achilles is similar to it

[@sabinakowolik3717]

I read a lot of the books because you recommendet them and I love them!

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

yayyy that makes me so happy

[@heidiheidiho3916]

Right now I'm reading Interference by: Harlow Cole!!! It was recommended by another youtuber, Steph B. It is sooooo good!!!! ❤ Go read it, you won't be disappointed!!

[@ppl2luv]

underneath the sycamore tree ruined me. i had a 3 day book hangover and had to talk to my therapist about it💀

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

YES it ends with us is so good 😤

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

legit its a classic

[@telepathytojjk]

hi laura! i wanted to see if you’ve read Josh and Hazel’s Guide To Not Dating by Christina Lauren? it’s so good and i wanted to recommend it to you if you haven’t read it already! 💕

[@juliangomezsanchez8047]

You should read the glittering court by Michelle Read! It’s so good!

[@missfrizzle1717]

LOVE top secret, I’ve read it twice and it’s just so fun but the ending makes me cry cuz I realize how perfect they are together?

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

its the bestttt omg

[@laurajohnson6011]

I have to say, I gave Until the End a 4 solid stars. I loved this series. I just wished Trisha and Rock's story was thoroughly explained. It was to short for my taste. It had a gripping storyline that should have been expanded, not cut short. They deserve a full novel especially, being the last book of this series. Then you have the epilogue. It was good. You get to revisit all your Sea Breeze couples and read what they been up to. In my opinion, Trisha and Rock's story and the epilogue-revisiting the Sea Breeze couples should have been separated into 2 novellas.

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

totally see that point! i love trisha and rock, more from them is always a good idea imo!

[@Sarah-mz2ou]

Have you read Captive in the Dark by CJ Roberts? I'm not one for dark romances but someone recommended it to me and I couldn't put it down. And now I feel like a weirdo rating it 5 stars lol because it's so dark and twisted but also totally consuming.

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

that book has been sitting pretty on my goodreads tbr since 2014 LOL like?? i need to get on it

[@ros2336]

In Laura WE TRUST ♥

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

LOL ily

[@Chloe-vc4cv]

Are you excited for The Legacy by Elle Kennedy coming out in September?

[@StephanieMRM]

I'm sorry, I know what you meant, but when you said you were crying at 3,000 ft...? That got me good

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

LMAOO i was so serious too

[@Cowboy_Carter06]

It Ends WIth Us had a real bih sobbing.

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

right omg

[@ritutiwari9707]

Hey!! Have you read any RuNyx's book?? If not, please read it you'll love it!!

[@julieheather5349]

I read Dr. Stanton by TL Swan and it was actually the girl in that book that angered me. She was so annoying and rude. I actually thought the guy was tolerable.

[@kripagurnani8026]

Top Secret was the first gay book I ever read and I LOVEEEEDDDD IT! I wasn’t sure if I would when you first recommended it but seriously it’s one the best books I’ve ever read. Ughhhh.. now I feeel like reading it again. Guess I’ll be fake being sick again and cancel my plans to re-read it!😂😂

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg have u read him and us yet?? if not read that!!!

[@kripagurnani8026]

Yessss!! I read it a few years ago when you recommended it! Loved it too!

[@MsTravelsoul]

I have the audio version of 1000 Boy Kisses and I hate the male narrator. I think I just need to read this one because I can’t get past the first couple chapters.

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

omg yes i read the physical copy and could not put it down!!

[@bellasdelusions]

Are these ALL of your 5 star reads?! Bc THATS NOT A LOT

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

no its just some of my fav 5 star books! I have more TRUST me LOL

[@selinapersaud1099]

First!!

[@LovelyLikeLaura]

YAYY