The Substitute by Denise Grover Swank

Genre: Romance
Style: Carefree and Fun
Recommended: 16+
Other: Single novel

I loved how divers and unpredictable the plot was whilst still delivering an imaginative and adorable novel. This book is funny and carefree and the sort of book which will just make you smile. Its perfect for the beach and you will instantly fall in love with all the characters. Just a genuinely good book by a very good author.

Blurb:
Megan Vandemeer meant to tell her parents about her broken engagement, but a month and a half later she finds herself boarding a plane home to her wedding. Having stretched avoidance to its limits, it's time to come clean--a terrifying prospect since her mother is sure to blame her rather than her cheating, emotionally frigid ex. A couple of drinks and two Dramamine later, Megan finds herself spilling her sob story to the tall, dark, and handsome stranger in the seat next to her. With only one week left to save his business, Josh McMillan boards a plane to Kansas City in a last-ditch effort, leaving the details to chance. An unexpected answer is delivered in the form of the beautiful brunette beside him. Though she’s completely loopy, her honesty, openness, and humor charm him. So when she passes out before landing, he helps her off the plane--a good deed that leads to a colossal misunderstanding. Her parents assume he’s her fiancé. In a twist of fate, the mix-up might help Josh save his business, so he plays along, figuring he can help Megan too. All he has to do is stage a public break up convincing enough to appease her mother. Josh is only supposed to be a substitute groom, but the more time he and Megan spend together, the more their pretend engagement starts to feel real…and the less they want to break it off. Can a relationship that began as a farce turn into happily ever after?

Broken by Kelly Elliott

Genre: Romance
Style: Easy, sweet read
Recommended: 16+
Other: First in Trilogy

I loved these books, I think the plot is sweet but quite predictable but they are well written. They are set in Texas which makes them even better in my opinion! This is the typical boy meets girl type of book but that is just Elliott's style and personally I like it although you might not. I don't recommend this to anyone younger than 16 because it does contain a bit of sex and abuse issues. My main criticism with this novel would be that it is a bit too repetitive in places which started to annoy me and a lot of foreshadowing at the end of each chapter which didn't really help keep much suspense in the novel. However this is a really sweet book and an easy read and the series improves with each book.

Blurb:
Layton Morris and his brother Mike grew up not knowing what it would be like to live in a normal home and depend only on each other. When a tragic accident takes Mike away from Layton, and the only other person that he ever let into his heart walked away from him, leaving his heart shattered, Layton focuses all of his time and energy into the ranch he and his brother dreamed of. He makes a vow to himself to never let love in again. The last thing Layton needed or wanted was more heartache. 
Whitley Reynolds grew up in a privileged home in upstate New York. When she landed the star football player in high school no one was surprised, not even Whitley. She dreamed of a life with Roger living in New York City and happily followed him there. The first time Roger hit her for arguing with him about a dinner party, she forgave him. The more it happened, the further Whitley withdrew from her friends and family. One fateful day things go to far. Whitley makes a promise to herself and finds the courage to do the one thing she thought she’d never be able to do. Fleeing with her best friend Courtney, Whitley was determined to put her past behind her and start a new life in the small town of Llano, Texas, where no one would ever find out about her past. Will they both ever learn to trust and love again, or will their pasts come back to haunt them, keeping them both alone and…

Other books in the Broken trilogy:
Broken (#1)
Broken Dreams (#2)
Broken Promises (#3)

Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

Genre: Fantasy
Style: Greek and Destiny
Recommended: 13+
Other: First in Trilogy 

If you are interested at all in Greek mythology and magic then this is the perfect trilogy for you. It is based around the idea of Greek mythology, fate and destiny. The series focuses on the relationship between Helen and Lucas who are fated to be together but first have to overcome many obstacles including near death, family disputes and even getting through the underworld. I truly love these books because they are so diverse and seem to contain everything including magic, adventure, suspense and romance.

Blurb:
How do you defy destiny?
Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is—no easy task on an island as small and sheltered as Nantucket. And it's getting harder. Nightmares of a desperate desert journey have Helen waking parched, only to find her sheets damaged by dirt and dust. At school she's haunted by hallucinations of three women weeping tears of blood . . . and when Helen first crosses paths with Lucas Delos, she has no way of knowing they're destined to play the leading roles in a tragedy the Fates insist on repeating throughout history. As Helen unlocks the secrets of her ancestry, she realizes that some myths are more than just legend. But even demigod powers might not be enough to defy the forces that are both drawing her and Lucas together—and trying to tear them apart.

Other books in the Starcrossed series:
Starcrossed (#1)
Dreamless (#2)
Goddess (#3)

Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson

Genre: Fantasy
Style: Mysterious and Magical
Recommended: 13-17
Other: First of a two part series each consisting of four books
       
I really like this series as I love to read fantasy novels (if you haven't already noticed I mostly read fantasy and romance novels). If you are like me and love to read about magic then these are the perfect books for you. Although I love this series I believe it has its ups and downs, getting better then worse as it continues. This series is split into two parts the first section consisting of 4 books which climax in the fourth novel and then a second part to the series afterwards consisting of 3 books at the moment but I believe there will be more to come. If you are intimidated by the prospect of an eight book series then just begin with the first one and take it from there, in my opinion the first four novels are the best and if you wanted you could just stop reading after those four. My biggest criticism of this series would be its length which by the seventh and soon to be eighth novel it is dragging on a bit too much for me however, if you like long series then these books are good for you.

Blurb:
16 year old Eden Matthews has been in and out of private schools for the last two years. She can't seem to stop herself from closing them down. Kingsley is her last chance to finish high school and the last private school willing to accept her. She is focused on just getting through graduation until she realizes Kingsley is not like the other private schools she's been to. The students may be different, but so is she. And after meeting Kiran Kendrick, the boy who won't leave her alone and seems to be the source of all her problems, she is suddenly in a world that feels more make-believe than reality. 
To top it off, she is being hunted by men who want to kill Kiran and her best friend Lilly is taken away to a foreign prison. Eden finds herself right in the middle of an ancient war, threatening everything she loves. She alone has to find a way to save her best friend and the boy who has captivated her heart. Reckless Magic is an intricate story about mystery, adventure, magic and forbidden love. Eden Matthews is an unlikely heroine determined to save the world and be with her one, true love before it's too late.

Other Books in the Star-Crossed series:
Reckless Magic (#1)
Hopeless Magic (#2)
Fearful Magic (#3)
Endless Magic (#4)
The Redeemable Prince (#5)
The Relentless Warrior (#6)
Breathless Magic (#6.5)
The Reluctant King (#7)
Fateful Magic (#7.5)

Wanted by Kelly Elliott

Genre: Young Adult
Style: Romantic and Sexy
Recommended: 16+
Other: First in 5 book series

This is the perfect romance novel for for YA's because is has both romance and sex and perfect for anyone who hates choosing new books because once you've read this book you wont be able to stop reading Kelly Elliott novels. This book focuses on Ellie and Gunner and how they begin to fall in love. The whole series focuses around Ellie and Gunner's group of friends and how each fins love so each books focuses on different character while still contributing to one another. What I love most about this series is how although each new novel focuses on one specific couple each other character is still included so you never feel like the other characters have been forgotten and you can continue to follow their stories. Elliott is an amazing author and throughout the series manages to keep the reader entertained and wanting more. 

Blurb:
Verbally abused by her mother for years, 18 year old Ellie Johnson always believed she would never be loved or wanted by anyone. She focused all of her attention on her grades and getting into the University of Texas to start a new life away from her mother.
The last thing Ellie expected was to fall in love with Gunner Mathews, a starting linebacker for the University of Texas football team and not to mention, her brothers best friend. 
Gunner only had two passions in life, football and his grandfather’s ranch, until he falls for his best friends little sister. He will stop at nothing to show Ellie how much he wants her, even if it means he has to move faster than she would like. Gunner knows they are meant to be together forever, but Ellie keeps denying her feelings out of fear of being hurt again. 
Every time he gets close to winning her love, something pushes her away again. Will Ellie ever be able to let go of the past and let him into her heart and will Gunner be patient enough to wait for her?
What will it take for them to realize they are all each other have ever WANTED?

Other books in the Wanted sereis:
Wanted (#1)
Saved (#2)
Faithful (#3)
Believe: A Wanted Christmas (#3.5)
Cherished (#4)
A Forever Love (#5)

The Selection by Kiera Cass

Genre: Romance 
Style: Romance and Mystery
Recommended: 12-18
Other: Series of Five with several novellas

These books are amazing and I can honestly say they are one of my favorite series. I only just found out that the fourth book has recently been published and literally dropped every other book I had on the go to read it. This is the kind of series you fall in love with instantly and that you continue to read no matter how far apart you read the books. I started this series nearly two years ago and am still in love with it. If you liked the book The Jewel by Amy Ewing then you will love this series, although they have very different plots they are similar in style and themes. This series is based in a dystopian world around Prince Maxon and how he is forced to find love within 35 girls. This is an amazing series and I would really recommended to anyone and everyone. Cass is also a very good writer which makes the books even better.

Blurb:
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself--and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

Other books in The Selection series:
The Queen (#0.5)
The Prince (#0.6)
The Selection (#1)
The Elite (#2)
The Guard (#2.5)
The Favorite (#2.6)
The One (#3)
The Heir (#4)
Untitled (#5)

The Jewel by Amy Ewing

Genre: Young Adult
Style: Unique and Dystopian 
Recommended: 16+
Other: First in a series

If your loved The Selection series you will love this series. Although they have completely opposite plots they are similar in style and writing. This book is set in a dystopian word where the rich and elite who live in the jewel cannot conceive and carry their own children so have to use surrogates taken from the marsh. This story focuses on Violet and her live as a surrogate and how she begins to fall in love even though she is forbidden. Some people may say this is is a very strange book but I love how different and unique it is from any other book I've read. I cannot recommend this book enough and do not be put off by the slightly strange plot because this is a truly amazing and unique book. 

Blurb:
The Jewel means wealth. The Jewel means beauty. The Jewel means royalty. But for girls like Violet, the Jewel means servitude. Not just any kind of servitude. Violet, born and raised in the Marsh, has been trained as a surrogate for the royalty—because in the Jewel the only thing more important than opulence is offspring.
Purchased at the surrogacy auction by the Duchess of the Lake and greeted with a slap to the face, Violet (now known only as #197) quickly learns of the brutal truths that lie beneath the Jewel’s glittering facade: the cruelty, backstabbing, and hidden violence that have become the royal way of life.
Violet must accept the ugly realities of her existence... and try to stay alive. But then a forbidden romance erupts between Violet and a handsome gentleman hired as a companion to the Duchess’s petulant niece. Though his presence makes life in the Jewel a bit brighter, the consequences of their illicit relationship will cost them both more than they bargained for.

Other books in The Lone City series:
The Jewel (#1)
The House of the Stone (#1.5)
The White Rose (#2)