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...
I can't believe it's August already! I was traveling nearly half of July, so I only read 5 books. Three were ARCs and I managed to read two more books in Koko Heart's Cooper Sisters series. They were all wonderful reads. Check my reviews and add to your TBR today. It’s About Time (Blossom Peak #4) by Harlow James ARC: Release Date- 07/10/2026 #EnemiesToLovers #FriendsToLovers #FakeRelationship #SmallTown #ARC Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this novel ends in the sweetest HEA. Though it is technically a standalone, I encourage readers to read this series in publication order. Dilynne and Elliot have a history that influences how their relationship progresses that is largely detailed in the previous book of this series. Also, understanding the relationship between Elliot and his 3 best friends makes this book all the sweeter. I should have known that Dilynne and Elliot would be hot enough to melt my kindle. I really should have known. Und...