Wednesday, December 31, 2025

December 23 - 31, 2025

 Well here is the last post of 2025.  I can't believe it's the end of another month and another year.  Looking forward to continuing creating my book journal in 2026.  I have one more months worth of books for the Coastal Magic Reading Challenge to post in the coming week.  



Always You (Guardian Hall #1)Always You by R.J. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There is a lot to this story. Jazz is dealing with PTSD and living rough. You could just feel his despair at the opening of the story. But Alex has his own demons from the past that he has overcome. It was interesting to see them navigate things from their past as well. There are some dramatic moments during the story as well. This is a well written story that examines some tough topics.

View all my reviews Love You So Hard (Love You So #1)Love You So Hard by Tara Lain
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Craig has noticed a young man that is like his lucky charm but then things seem to fall apart. But after actually meeting Jessie he learns to see his own value and turns his life around.

 

View all my reviews His Little Winter Wonderland: An M/M Christmas Romance (Secret Santa Daddy Season Five)His Little Winter Wonderland: An M/M Christmas Romance by A.W. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tanner is in a bad head space so he heads to the ranch. Simon is there to help right away. I love the way their bond forms between them from the beginning. The ranch is such a special place.
 

View all my reviews The Christmas Bachelor (Holiday Holm #2)The Christmas Bachelor by Rhys Everly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Samir has been true to himself but hasn’t gotten very far. Cole is caught up in his past. These two are drawn together in a magical way. There are some missteps but for the most part a sweet holiday story of finding love.

 

View all my reviews A Daddy for Christmas 3: RowanA Daddy for Christmas 3: Rowan by Colette Davison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love the way Rowan just bursts into Damon’s life. He brings so much Christmas cheer. The start of their relationship may have been a bit dramatic but it seems to have worked out well for both of them.

 

View all my reviews Lace (A Material World #1)Lace by K.C. Wells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What’s better than finding out your crush is bi. Learning that he might fancy you too is the icing on the cake. There is a moment or two as they work things but overall a story of being loved for you and what you enjoy.

 

View all my reviews Matteo's Mettle (Littles & Lace #2)Matteo's Mettle by Anna Sparrows
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Matteo is ready to give up on his lifestyle. But an incident at the club gets London’s s attention. London hasn’t thought about being a daddy but he does feel a connection to Matteo. With communication they are able to build a life together.

 

View all my reviews Coming Out on TopComing Out on Top by Nora Phoenix
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My heart really broke for Augustus (Mac) in so many ways everything has been striped from him including his name. Suddenly Quentin is there but he is not without his baggage. But they fit together beautifully. Don’t want to give anything away but I was really cheering for them both at the end of the story.
 

If Only in My DreamsIf Only in My Dreams by Keira Andrews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Charlie is such a special guy with so much love for his sister that he'll do just about anything to keep a promise. We get to see both him and Charlie struggle with the past. They need to continue to unravel misunderstandings past and present. Now they may be regaining something special.

Really enjoyed listening to this story using Audible. Still a wonderful Christmas story 10 years latter.

View all my reviews View all my reviewsDirty Trick (Palm Island #3)Dirty Trick by K.M. Neuhold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Trick is frustrated that Boston doesn’t remember him. So he starts a campaign to keep everyone else away. Except it only makes Boston madder. It was funny to see how Trick’s idea to get attention is both a huge mistake and possibly brilliant at the same time.

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