1. ‘The Way I Used To Be’ by Amber Smith

Amber Smith caused emotional and mental damage to my well-being, using this book as a medium for said damage. Smith introduces a heavy topic through a growing girl, showing how she deals with a violating situation that has a lasting impact on her view of the world. “The Way I Used To Be” follows the main character, Eden, through her high school life, while also shedding light on her dysfunctional family and past, foreshadowing how her relationship with others can be affected. This was not only an eye-opening read, but made a complicated issue easier to digest. With such a wearing topic, I recommend that any interested reader look into the book before purchasing. 

2. ‘The Dreamland Billionaire’ Series by Lauren Asher

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The Dreamland Billionaire Series comprises three books: “The Fine Print,” “Terms and Conditions,” and “Final Offer.” The books are interlinked by yet another dysfunctional family that owns a prosperous amusement park company. Not only are the brothers billionaires, but they’re handsome and afraid of commitment — a reader’s perfect combo. The books show sprinkles of “daddy issues” throughout, and also touches on topics like substance abuse and loss. Each brother meets their ultimate match when they have to juggle love and the possibility of losing their stake in the company after the death of their grandfather. These books are your typical romance novel and are such a quick and easy read. 

3. ‘The Housemaid’ Series by Freida McFadden

While being a housemaid sounds strenuous and boring, Freida McFadden’s “The Housemaid” and “The Housemaid’s Secret” are nothing of the sort. These psychological thrillers were page-turners, convincing a reader to never put them down. Protagonist Millie has recently been released from prison and is looking for jobs that won’t dive too deep into her past, but when she stumbles upon a job as a housemaid — twice — she doesn’t know what she’s in for. Doors that only lock from the outside and absentee husbands become her new interest, but when she finds out the truth, no one is safe, including herself. 

4. ‘The Mister and Missus’ Series by E.L. James 

Being a bachelor in the heart of London is not an easy job, but with Maxim Trevelyan’s aristocratic connections, as well as his title, he has no issues meeting women. “Fifty Shades of Grey” author, E.L. James, introduces us to our main character Maxim, who has met his match when he’s introduced to his new housekeeper, Alessia Demachi, and has to decide which life is for him: bachelor or boyfriend? The only problem is Alessia’s past, and what will happen when Maxim uncovers the truth? “The Mister and The Missus” follows the storylines of both characters, with a happy ending through this feel-good read. 

5. ‘Never Lie’ by Freida McFadden 

Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan have a plan to move out of the busy city of New York and turn to the suburban lifestyle, yet the couple makes a chilling discovery after being snowed in at a home showing. All alone in the grand house of missing psychiatrist Dr. Adrienne Hale, Tricia makes an uneasy discovery — there’s someone snowed in with them. Freida McFadden’s unsettling novel has so many plot twists that the reader can only struggle to figure out who Adrienne is, but the truth is soon revealed after the discovery of every patient’s files and recorded sessions. When the characters find out who the true culprit is, the blame game of whodunit spares no one.