Happy New Year! 2025 was a year that did not go as I planned it. I set a lot of BIG reading goals for the year. I was going to finish a whole lot of author back lists. I was going to read more historical romance, because I love them. I was going to read some non-fiction and some non-romance historical fiction. But alas, 2025 had other plans for me. My husband was diagnosed with cancer at the end of January, and my reading goals went off the rails as life became all about the next appointment or procedure. So I didn't hit a lot of those goals. I didn't read as many books as I normally do. I opted out of a few ARC teams and several individual ARCs. Thankfully, the authors who give me the privilege of reading their books in advance were very understanding. I have felt loved and supported by the book community this year as I lived this journey with my husband. So, for 2026 I have rolled goals forward. I will allow myself some grace if I don't meet them. I will allow myself t...
September was a crazy month. I seem to be having a lot of those. I have been working at the job more than normal, and the hubby spent 8 days in the hospital. I read 1 ARC and 2 books off my TBR. I also read a free novella by a new-to-me author that I chose not to mention specifically or review. I try to keep this blog positive and full of reads I can recommend. I was looking for laughs and these books delivered. Add these to your TBR today. Until next time, happy reading! How To Troll a Guy in Ten Days (Accidentally Infamous #3) by Pippa Grant ARC: Release Date- 10/06/2026 #EnemiesToLovers #SecondChance #RomCom #ARC I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an advance reader copy of the book. It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV and ends with a HEA. Though it can be read as a standalone, readers may benefit most from reading the book in publication order. Mabel is the organized leader and biggest heart responsible for her Aunt P...