Cross Check Crush

Title: Cross Check Crush

Series: Dating a Denver Dragon #2

Author: Dulcie Dameron

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

Cross Check Crush is the second book in the multiauthor series, Dating a Denver Dragon. It can be read as a standalone novel.

Insta Family & Insta Wedding

Title: Insta Family 

Author: Jen Atkinson

Series: Insta Series #4

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

{Insta} Family

The Insta series is one that is best read in order. It should also be read before The Bailey Brother's series, as that is a spin-off series to this one. However, ALL books in both series should be read 😁.

Edenbrooke

Title: Edenbrooke

Series: Edenbrooke #1

Author: Julianne Donaldson

Source: Library

My Review:

I have a confession to make. This book has been on my "want to read" list for years. After checking it out of the library multiple times, including on Hoopla, and never reading it, I decided I didn't want to read it. Then, I decided to give it one more try. You all, I almost missed a fabulous book because of some weird mood I had previously been in!!

Hearts on the Fly

Title: Hearts on the Fly

Author: Toni Shiloh

Narrators: AhDream Smith and Hassiam Muhammad

Source: Net Galley

My Review:

Hearts on the Fly is a heartfelt, faith-filled contemporary romance. The dual narration of AhDream Smith and Hassiam Muhammad enhanced my enjoyment of this story.

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.

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

My Merry Mistake

Title: My Merry Mistake

Series: Holidays with Hart #3

Author: Courtney Walsh

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Christmas, Sports Romance,

Source: Own

My Review:

My Merry Mistake is the third book in the Holidays with Hart series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone novel. However, I highly recommend reading them all to gain a better understanding of the Hart family dynamics.

Planning for Nickie

Title: Planning for Nickie

Series: Holidays in Hadley Springs #2

Author: Tasha Hackett

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance, 

Source: Own

My Review:

Planning for Nickie is the second in the Holidays in Hadley Springs series by Tasha Hackett. While it could be read as a stand-alone novel, I HIGHLY recommend reading Waiting for Gilbert first.

Top Ten Tuesday-Let it snow!

Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is: Books Set in Snowy Places (If snow isn’t your thing, pick another kind of place and share books set there!) I don't have the brain capacity to figure out where books are set and I thought about just doing books with snow on the cover, but instead I think I will go with my favorite Christmas books so far this year...and if they have snow on the cover=bonus! I have read/listened to 17 books and currently am reading one and listening to one, so I have a total of 19 to choose from. 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- Favorite Christmas books of 2025 (so far!!)

Let in the Light

Title: Let in the Light: 50 Devotions to Confidently Know God is Good and Guiding Your Steps

Author: Proverbs 31 Ministries Team 

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Devotional

Source: Publisher provided

My Review:

When Let in the Light: 50 Devotions to Confidently Know God is Good and Guiding Your Steps came to my email as an opportunity to review it, I jumped on it. I love Proverbs 31 Ministries, and I knew if they put the book out, it would be good. Plus, in a world that often feels dark, who doesn't want more light?

Waiting for Gilbert

Title: Waiting for Gilbert

Series: Holidays in Hadley Springs #1

Author: Tasha Hackett

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance, 

Source: Own

My Review:

I have finished this book for the second time and I loved it just as much as the first time I read it last year!! I HIGHLY recommend it!!!

Original review below:

Waiting for Gilbert is the first book I have read by Tasha Hackett, but it will not be the last. I was in the middle of reading this book when I knew I would want to reread it. I am not a huge re-reader, but I want a physical copy for my keeper shelf!

Single All the Way

Title: Single All the Way

Series: Sweet as Sugar Maple 

Author: Kate Watson

Narrators: Stephanie Rose and Gregory Salinas

Publisher: Audible Audio

Genre: Christmas, Contemporary Romance, RomCom

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

I thought I had this book pegged by the little bit of the description I had read. I thought it was going to be insta-love and a bit obnoxious. I had totally missed that it was a billionaire romance, or I might have skipped it. However, I am so glad I missed that detail because I loved this story!!

Meddling With Mistletoe

Title: Meddling with Mistletoe

Series: Red Door Inn

Author: Liz Johnson

Publisher: Revell

Genre: Christmas, Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction

Source: Library

My Review:

Meddling with Mistletoe is a fun Christmas read with all the holiday vibes.

Faking Christmas

Title: Faking Christmas

Series: Christmas Escape #3

Author: Cindy Steel

Narrator: Justis Bolding

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Christmas, RomCom, Contemporary Romance

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

Faking Christmas is technically a part of the Christmas Escape series, but each book stands alone. Overall, I enjoyed Justis Bolding's narration. I didn't like her voice for Chloe, Olive's sister, I felt like it was too manly.

The Gratitude Guarantee

Title: The Gratitude Guarantee

Series: Boyfriend in the Bargain #4

Author: Jordan Millsaps

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Romcom, Contemporary Romance, Thanksgiving, Christmas

Source: KU 

My Review:

The Gratitude Guarantee is the first book I have read by Jordan Millsaps, but it will not be my last!!

A Place of Quiet Rest

Title: A Place of Quiet Rest: Finding Intimacy with God Through A Daily Devotional Life

Author: Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

Publisher: Moody Publishers 

Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living, Devotional, 

Source: Moody Publishers

My Review:

When I first started reading A Place of Quiet Rest, I thought I wouldn't learn anything new. As you can see from the tabs in the picture (and that is not everything I highlighted), I was wrong.

While You Were Skiing

Title: While You Were Skiing

Author: Megan Byrd

Publisher: Ardenville Press

Genre: Romcom, Contemporary Romance, Christmas

Source: Own

My Review:

I love a good romcom and that is what you get when you read While You Were Skiing. I had a hard time putting it down.

12 Days of Mistletoe

Title: 12 Days of Mistletoe

Author: Jen Atkinson

Narrators: Stephanie Rose & Andy Harrington

Publisher: Podium Audio

Genre: Christmas, Contemporary Romance

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

I enjoy Jen Atkinson's books. 12 Days of Mistletoe was top-notch!

Follow God's Will

Title: Follow God's Will: Biblical Guidelines for Everyday Life

Author: Brittany Ann

Publisher: EstherPress

Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living

Source: Own

My Review:

I enjoyed this book and learned a lot. Who hasn't questioned God's will and how to find it?

The R⚽mcom Remake

 

Title: The R⚽mcom Remake

Series: Just a Guy with a Goal #1

Author: Jen Atkinson

Publisher: Jen Atkinson

Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Romance, Sports

Source: Library

My Review:

Can I just say I loved The Romcom Remake by Jen Atkinson and leave it at that? No? Well, I will say a bit more.