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books I've read in 2025

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As someone who normally reads around 100 books in a year, here is an organized list of everything I've read this year!
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small town

I'm including my cowboys in here because... well why not?
 
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Book 2 of the Rose Hill series, and one of my 5 star reads this year!
Wild Eyes (Rose Hill, #2) by Elsie Silver
 
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My favorite in the series so far!
Lost and Lassoed (Rebel Blue Ranch, #3) by Lyla Sage
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First book in the series, wasn't my favorite but still such a solid read
A Photo Finish: Small Town Second Chance Romance
 
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I wanted to like this more but it was still a solid read
Fight (Sky Ridge Hotshots, #1) by Sloane St. James
 
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Sweet and wholesome, spice included!
Saving Grace: Small Town Cowboy Romance
 
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My first step into HBA and it was very cute! Definitely grabs you by the emotions
Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young
 
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Oh to be snowed in with a hot, older cowboy... A girl can dream
Chasing the Wild (Crimson Ridge, #1) by Elliott Rose

fantasy reads

generic group title... fire books
 
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Love the world building of this one!
A Queen of Thieves & Chaos (Fate & Flame, #3) by K.A. Tucker
 
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Loved this series!
A Curse of Blood & Stone (Fate & Flame, #2) by K.A. Tucker
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Cute fantasy series to start out with
The Chaos Weaver: The Chaos Chronicles Book 1
 
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A must read in the fantasy genre to be honest
Your Path is Sorrow (Fates Entwined 1)
 
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A little anti-climatic in terms of an ending, but overall a great series!
A Dawn of Gods & Fury (Fate & Flame, #4) by K.A. Tucker
 
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I'm still not convinced on the whole series, but I will be finishing the trilogy at some point
Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2) by Tahereh Mafi

sports!

This is probably just going to be hockey to be honest...
 
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There's something about a Graham being the lead in the story that really does it for me.
The Graham Effect (Campus Diaries, #1) by Elle Kennedy
 
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Is it hot in here???
The Hat Trick (Denver Dragons Series)
 
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All the stars for this one!
Slap Shot (D.C. Stars Book 3) eBook

billionaires

Because the only thing a man is good for is his wallet
 
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An Ana billionaire man will never not hit!
King of Sloth (Kings of Sin, #4) by Ana Huang
 
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Not sure why it took me so long to get around to reading this but it was so good!
Terms and Conditions (Dreamland Billionaires, #2) by Lauren Asher
 
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Pleasantly surprised by this one!
The Moon & His Tides (Impossible Universe 1)
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Perfect if you're craving some more Bridgerton in your life!
The Most Eligible: A New York Society Novel by Meredith Green

packing heat

Just that extra bit of spice to get ya going
 
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Quick and spicy read that definitely hit the spot.
Out of Sight by Cleo White

mystery?

a little grab bag of everything I couldn't think of a group for!
 
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I'm sure this was a good read for someone, but that someone was not me...
Treasure State — Author C.J. Box