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books I've read in 2025
31
items As someone who normally reads around 100 books in a year, here is an organized list of everything I've read this year!
Sections
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small town
fantasy reads
sports!
billionaires
packing heat
mystery?
small town
the quintessential romance spot
Book 2 of the Rose Hill series, and one of my 5 star reads this year!
Wild Eyes (Rose Hill, #2) by Elsie Silver
First book in the series, wasn't my favorite but still such a solid read
A Photo Finish: Small Town Second Chance Romance
I wanted to like this more but it was still a solid read
Fight (Sky Ridge Hotshots, #1) by Sloane St. James
Sweet and wholesome, spice included!
Saving Grace: Small Town Cowboy Romance
My first step into HBA and it was very cute! Definitely grabs you by the emotions
Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young
I swear you could hear me scream-swooning internally this entire read because Rowan King is simply that… a king among men. The devotion & tension was off the charts from the start and how everything broke apart to come back together was soooooo g...
Protect: Firefighter Romance (Sky Ridge 2)
First off, I want to truly appreciate Maggie’s growth in writing from book one to this book! I adored Boone & Aspen and their love story; but the depth and emotion in this one was so amazing! Also, Theo and Rhodes are two characters after my own ...
Where We Call Home (Faircloud 1)
Very cute read! I loved how connected Jasper and Natalie were from the start. It was very clear, even from the first sentence, they were the one for each other. And I’m talking like stunningly perfect together. I loved the setting of Sable Point and ...
Reclaimed Roots: A Second Chance Small Town Romance (Sable Point Book 1)
I live for a marriage of convenience and this one was perfect! I loved how Tessa’s sass really shined on the page and her banter with Elliot was amazing. The two of them really meshed well together from a business standpoint, but also from a romance ...
Cherished Lands: A Rivals to Lovers Small Town Romance (Sable Point Book 2)
fantasy reads
generic group title... fire books
Love the world building of this one!
A Queen of Thieves & Chaos (Fate & Flame, #3) by K.A. Tucker
Loved this series!
A Curse of Blood & Stone (Fate & Flame, #2) by K.A. Tucker
Cute fantasy series to start out with
The Chaos Weaver: The Chaos Chronicles Book 1
A must read in the fantasy genre to be honest
Your Path is Sorrow (Fates Entwined 1)
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
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
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this! I loved the twist and turn of everything as we continued throughout the book. Qilanna definitely kept the smoke and mirrors up in the best way because there was definitely some things I could not...
To Avenge a Fallen Star (United Planetary Systems #1)
sports!
This is probably just going to be hockey to be honest...
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
Is it hot in here???
The Hat Trick (Denver Dragons Series)
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
An Ana billionaire man will never not hit!
King of Sloth (Kings of Sin, #4) by Ana Huang
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
Pleasantly surprised by this one!
The Moon & His Tides (Impossible Universe 1)
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
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!
I'm sure this was a good read for someone, but that someone was not me...
Treasure State — Author C.J. Box
cowboys
cowboys… because save a horse
A true five star read, absolutely loved everything about this!
Seeing Red: A Wells Ranch Novel
I absolutely loved everything about this! The emotion, the angst, and the building of tension from a decade ago to now was simply perfect. I’m such a sucker for second chance romance and this easily takes the cake. The pacing was perfect, and I loved...
Change of Hart: A Wells Ranch Novel
My favorite in the series so far!
Lost and Lassoed (Rebel Blue Ranch, #3) by Lyla Sage
I loved the concept of this and seeing a new take on a pretty tried and true book style of small town/cowboy romance! I wish we got just a little more tension and longing at the beginning from Romy & Jude (I am a rivals to lovers girly at heart a...
Among the Willows: A Second Chance, Friends to Lovers Cowboy Romance with Suspense (Thornbrush Ranch, #1)
I actually enjoyed the relationship between Storm & Briar, despite how weird it was supposed to be. It didn’t feel weird at all, and I loved the cute and playful banter between the two of them so much! Now I’m not a fan of any breath of a third a...
Braving the Storm (Crimson Ridge 2)
Oh to be snowed in with a hot, older cowboy... A girl can dream
Chasing the Wild (Crimson Ridge, #1) by Elliott Rose