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.

Flourish

Title: Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life In Christ

Author: Ava Pennington 

Publisher: Kregel Publications

Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living,

Source: Kregel

My Review:

Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life In Christ is focused on the fruits of the spirit that are listed in Galatians 5:22-23.

A Very Merry Matchup

Title: A Very Merry Matchup

Author: Becca Kinzer

Narrators: C.J. Bloom and Adam Verner

Publisher: Tyndale Fiction

Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Romance, Christmas, Christian Ficiton,

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

A Very Merry Matchup has everything you could possibly want in a Christmas RomCom. I loved everything about this story. 

Old Town Symphony

 Title: Old Town Symphony 

Series: Rhapsody of Grace #3

Author: Milla Holt

Publisher: Reinbok Limited

Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction

Source: JustReads & Author ebook

My Review:

Old Town Symphony is the third book in Milla Holt's Rhapsody of Grace series. The series follows three brothers and is best read in order. 

Sense and Suitability

Title: Sense and Suitability

Author: Pepper Basham

Narrators: Fiona Hardingham and Christopher Ashman

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Audible Audio

Genre: Regency, Christian Fiction, Christian Romance, Classic Retelling,

Source: Net Galley

RELEASES: October 14, 2025

My Review:

I did not like Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. But when I saw Pepper Basham had a book coming out loosely based on it, I knew I had to read Sense and Suitability. Why? Because Pepper Basham wrote it. Also, this is Basham's first foray into the Regency genre.

All's Well that Friends Well

Title: All's Well That Friends Well

Series: Lucky in Love #2

Author: Gracie Ruth Mitchell     

Narrators: Ellen Quay & Eric Fox

Publisher: Independently Published, Audible Audio

Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom

Source: Net Galley

My Review:

All's Well that Friends Well is the second book in the Lucky in Love series. This series is about a sibling group, and while I will always recommend reading them in order, this one could be read as a standalone. The first book is about Indie, and this one is about Juliette, and they have two other siblings, Aurora and Silas. 

Winning the Gentleman

Title: Winning the Gentleman

Series: Hearts on the Heath #2

Author: Kristi Ann Hunter

Narrator: Ann Marie Gideon

Publisher: Bethany House

Genre: Historical, Christian Fiction, Regency, Romance

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

Winning the Gentleman is the second book in the Hearts on the Heath series. While it could be read as a stand-alone novel, I recommend reading Vying for the Viscount first, as that is where we are first introduced to Aaron Whitworth (our mmc).

Spell the Month in books August 2025

I am happy to be participating in this monthly meme again! The last time I did it was December 2023!! When i saw that this month's theme is favorite authors, I knew I had to do a post. I love showcasing my favorites!

 It is hosted by Jana @ Reviews From the Stacks. Here is how she describes the meme: Spell the Month in Books is a linkup hosted on Reviews From the Stacks on the first Saturday of each month.

Top Ten Tuesday-Cindy's World

 Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is: Books Set in/Take Place During X (Pick a place, time, era, etc. Examples: Books set in Europe/Italy/Australia/Chicago, books set in Regency England, books that take place during the 1900s, books set in imaginary worlds/post-apocalyptic/dystopian worlds, books set on the ocean, books set it castles, books that take place during WW2, etc.) I am struggling! I can't think of anything that will get me to 10 books...so we are going into my world, where I list the last 10 books I gave 5-stars to!  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.   

Emma M. Lion Vol 7

Title: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol 7

Series: The Unselected Journals #7

Author: Beth Brower

Publisher: Rhysdon Press

Genre: Historical Fiction, Regency, Epistolary

Source: Own

Review:

I just want to live in this world forever, LOL!

Emma M Lion Vol 5

Title: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol 5

Series: The Unselected Journals #5

Author: Beth Brower

Publisher: Rhysdon Press

Genre: Historical Fiction, Regency, Epistolary

Source: Own

Review:

I am loving this series! Beth Brower's character Emma has no bounds to her wit and hilarity.