Complete

Title: Complete

Series: The Sweet RomCom #3

Author: Kortney Keisel

Narrators: Amanda Friday and Andy Harrington

Source: Hoopla Audio

My Review:

I loved how the author did the first part of the book. It started with flashbacks to when Ben and Brooke met, and then several interactions they had leading up to their present day friendship. 

C is for Courting

Title: C is for Courting

Series: Amish ABC's #3

Author: Shelley Shepard Gray

Source: Library

My Review:

First, don't read the description of the book; it isn't accurate, and it gives spoilers.

Stacking the Shelves #199 Sunday Post #196 Sunday Salon #190

Hey, my bookish friends!!  How are you all doing? This week was better than last week, but still busy. I had several appointments, my bloodwork was better this week, and now I am fixated on the weather!! Anybody else?! My main concern was that we would get the ice and lose power, but we don't seem to be in the path. We are supposed to get anywhere from 6-12 11-15 inches of snow and it is bitterly cold! I hope no matter where you are, that you don't lose power, and you are able to stay safe and warm. Have a great weekend!

Where the Last Rose Blooms

Title: Where the Last Rose Blooms

Series: Heirloom Secrets #3

Author: Ashley Clark

Source: Library

My Review:

Where the Last Rose Blooms is the third book in the series, and can be read as a standalone novel. Having said that, I have read the first two books, and wish I had read them closer to reading this one.

Sign Me Up

Title: Sign Me Up

Series: Kissing a Kent Brother #1

Author: Dulcie Dameron

Source: Library

My Review:

So, I had to go back and read the first book in the Kissing a Kent Brother series, since I had already read the second one. They are better read in order, but can be read as stand alone novels. I am looking forward to reading the third book when it comes out.

Top Ten Tuesday-2026 Bookish Goals

Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is: Goals for 2026 (Bookish or not! Share your reading goals, personal goals, etc.). I do have bookish goals that I made this year, pretty similar to every other year, I think. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today. 

Spoke Too Soon

Title: Spoke Too Soon

Series: Kissing a Kent Brother #2

Author: Dulcie Dameron

Source: Library

My Review:

I did know that Spoke Too Soon was part of a series when I started reading it. It is the second book in the Kissing a Kent Brother series, but they don't necessarily need to be read in order, although our two main characters meet at the end of the first book.

Stacking the Shelves #198 Sunday Post #195 Sunday Salon #189

Hey, my bookish friends!!  How are you all doing? I was sick last weekend, so I tried to rest and relax. On Monday, I started having tingling in the left side of my face, long story short, I spent most of Monday and Tuesday in the hospital. They thought I was having a stroke, thankfully I was not. I had a CAT scan, MRI, and EEG. The CAT scan showed a tiny aneurysm, which is what earned me the hospital stay. I have some follow-up tests and more bloodwork in my near future, but so far, so good. I didn't get much sleep, so I am completely wiped out. On the bright side, I got a lot of reading in!! I am hoping to catch up on some of that lost sleep, and get the things done around the house that I wasn't able to do last weekend. What are your plans for this weekend?

Atomic Habits

Title: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones

Author: James Clear

Source: Own

My Review:

I have had Atomic Habits on my TBR for several years, and this is another book that I wish I had read earlier. I have been reading it for a few weeks, and it is so good. I have gleaned so many nuggets of wisdom from it.

The Nature of Fragile Things

Title: The Nature of Fragile Things 

Author: Susan Meissner

Source: own

My Review:

I have had The Nature of Fragile Things on my shelf for several years. After reading it, I regret letting it sit there so long!

How to Winter

Title: How To Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days

Author: Kari Leibowitz, PhD

Source: Own

My Review:

As someone who suffers from SAD (seasonal affective disorder), I knew I had to read this book.

Top Ten Tuesday-Anticipated Books coming soon!

Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is: Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2026. We'll see if I can narrow this down to 10 since I know quite a few are releasing this year that I want to read...I may have to narrow down the time frame, LOL! (nope, it was easier than I thought!) Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today. 

Top Ten Tuesday-Most Anticipated Books coming soon!

 

The Bookshop of 99 Doors by Jaime Jo Wright 4/7/26 & Deadly Currents by Elizabeth Goddard 2/17/26

My 2025 Year in Books-A Meme

 

My Year in Books

Rules?

• Answer the questions with titles from books you read in 2025. (Some may end up being silly, others may seem overly serious.)   
• The goal is to have fun. 
• Participate by copying the questions below, erasing my answers, and inserting you own.  
• Once you’ve created your post, link up with Anne-My Head is full of Books HERE so others can see it, then visit others’ posts to see how they answered the questions.
• Spread the word. Let’s see if we can make this a thing again this year!

Insta Kiss

Title: Insta Kiss Series: The Insta Series #3

Author: Jen Atkinson

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

I saved Insta Kiss to read around Christmas, but I could have easily read it right after reading the second book. Although it is set around Christmas, it's not essential to read it during the holiday season. Additionally, it can be easily read as a standalone.

Stacking the Shelves #197 Sunday Post #194 Sunday Salon #188

Happy New Year my bookish friends!!  How are you all doing? It has been weeks since I have had time to do these weekend posts, I have missed catching up with you all. We moved into our rental house on December 19th, celebrated Christmas at home, then went to TN for 5 days, and I also took a solo trip to Indianapolis for 2 days to see my mom, but we are ALMOST completely settled. There are still a few things to do and I am so ready to be done! I am still reading, but ready to have more time for blogging and other stuff too! This weekend is tackling some of the things we haven't had time to finish in the house. I woke up with a temp of 101.6, so I guess this weekend is going to be for rest. What are your plans for this weekend?

Highland Holiday

Title: Highland Holiday

Author: Kasey Stockton

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

While not technically part of a series, this book is best read after Cotswold Holidays, as these two books follow the Winter sisters. Cotswold's Holidays is Luna's story, while Highland Holiday is Callie's.

Sandover Beach Memories

Title: Sandover Beach Memories

Series: Sandover Island #1

Author: Emma St. Clair

Narrator: Hannah Vandeven

Source: Kindle own/Hoopla

My Review:

I love Emma St. Clair's books, but it was very obvious that this was an earlier work, as Emma's writing has matured. I also wasn't wild about the narrator.

Top Ten Tuesday-My top favorite books I read in 2025

Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is: My Favorite Books I Read in 2025. I added 66 books to my favorites shelf on Goodreads, so this is going to be kind of hard to narrow down. I am not going to count the books that were rereads, which makes the number a little lower. Also, a huge thanks to Erin at Cracker Crumb Life for sending me Strawberry Fields for Never by Kate Watson. I can't wait to read it!! Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today. 

Top Ten Tuesday-My top favorite books from 2025

Nonfiction:

 

The Intentional Year by Glenn Packiam and Untangle Your Emotions by Jennie Allen

Cotswold Holiday

Title: Cotswold Holiday Series: Christmas Escape 

Author: Kasey Stockton

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

Cotswolds Holiday is a fun, cozy romance.

That Time We Kissed Under the Mistletoe

Title: That Time We Kissed Under the Mistletoe

Series: Abieville Love Stories #4

Author: Julie Christianson

Narrators: Amanda Friday and Andy Harrington

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Christmas, Contemporary Romance, 

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

That Time We Kissed Under the Mistletoe is the fourth in the series, but can easily stand alone. I have read the first two books, but not the third.