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Best Quotes 💕
Best Series 📚
2026 Books! 🎇
Thanks for follow along! ❤️
January 1, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Extras! 📖
Favorite Authors ✍️
Best Quotes 💕
Best Series 📚
2026 Books! 🎇
Thanks for follow along! ❤️
Favorite Authors ✍️
Best Quotes 💕
Best Series 📚
2026 Books! 🎇
Thanks for follow along! ❤️
Number 1!!!
Never By - Jessa Hasting
I have read many retellings of this story, the mix of heartbreak, plus beautifully tragic characters. Anytime I want to hug, scream, cry, and murder a character on the same page, we have reached the pinnacle of storytelling (at least in my humble opinion).
Never By - Jessa Hasting
I have read many retellings of this story, the mix of heartbreak, plus beautifully tragic characters. Anytime I want to hug, scream, cry, and murder a character on the same page, we have reached the pinnacle of storytelling (at least in my humble opinion).
January 1, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Number 1!!!
Never By - Jessa Hasting
I have read many retellings of this story, the mix of heartbreak, plus beautifully tragic characters. Anytime I want to hug, scream, cry, and murder a character on the same page, we have reached the pinnacle of storytelling (at least in my humble opinion).
Never By - Jessa Hasting
I have read many retellings of this story, the mix of heartbreak, plus beautifully tragic characters. Anytime I want to hug, scream, cry, and murder a character on the same page, we have reached the pinnacle of storytelling (at least in my humble opinion).
Book 2!
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil By - V.E. Schwab
V.E Schwab shows us how this world that never ends for these creatures will slowly take away everything that you are as a human and it’s a very, very slow death. The ending of the book is actually masterful.
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil By - V.E. Schwab
V.E Schwab shows us how this world that never ends for these creatures will slowly take away everything that you are as a human and it’s a very, very slow death. The ending of the book is actually masterful.
January 1, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Book 2!
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil By - V.E. Schwab
V.E Schwab shows us how this world that never ends for these creatures will slowly take away everything that you are as a human and it’s a very, very slow death. The ending of the book is actually masterful.
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil By - V.E. Schwab
V.E Schwab shows us how this world that never ends for these creatures will slowly take away everything that you are as a human and it’s a very, very slow death. The ending of the book is actually masterful.
TOP 3!!!!! ⤵️
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Go Luck Yourself By - Sara Raasch
This book/series is unexpectedly amazing - so fun to read!!!
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Go Luck Yourself By - Sara Raasch
This book/series is unexpectedly amazing - so fun to read!!!
December 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
TOP 3!!!!! ⤵️
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Go Luck Yourself By - Sara Raasch
This book/series is unexpectedly amazing - so fun to read!!!
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Go Luck Yourself By - Sara Raasch
This book/series is unexpectedly amazing - so fun to read!!!
2025 Book Count Down - Read what you want, when you want & how you want …. Like me 🥰
119 books
30 – 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
53 – 🌟🌟🌟🌟
33 – 🌟🌟🌟
3 - 🌟🌟
66 - Audio books
7 - Graphic Novels
6 - Short Stories
4 - Re-reads
119 books
30 – 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
53 – 🌟🌟🌟🌟
33 – 🌟🌟🌟
3 - 🌟🌟
66 - Audio books
7 - Graphic Novels
6 - Short Stories
4 - Re-reads
December 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
2025 Book Count Down - Read what you want, when you want & how you want …. Like me 🥰
119 books
30 – 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
53 – 🌟🌟🌟🌟
33 – 🌟🌟🌟
3 - 🌟🌟
66 - Audio books
7 - Graphic Novels
6 - Short Stories
4 - Re-reads
119 books
30 – 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
53 – 🌟🌟🌟🌟
33 – 🌟🌟🌟
3 - 🌟🌟
66 - Audio books
7 - Graphic Novels
6 - Short Stories
4 - Re-reads
December Reads 🎄📖
December 19, 2025 at 11:46 PM
December Reads 🎄📖
Book 116 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Audrey Lane Stirs The Pot
By - Alexis Hall
A sharp romance packed with chaos, chemistry, & big emotions. Audrey’s life get turned upside down, sparks fly & nothing stays contained. Full of humor, heart, & Hall’s signature charm, this story is deliciously messy in the best way.
Audrey Lane Stirs The Pot
By - Alexis Hall
A sharp romance packed with chaos, chemistry, & big emotions. Audrey’s life get turned upside down, sparks fly & nothing stays contained. Full of humor, heart, & Hall’s signature charm, this story is deliciously messy in the best way.
December 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Book 116 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Audrey Lane Stirs The Pot
By - Alexis Hall
A sharp romance packed with chaos, chemistry, & big emotions. Audrey’s life get turned upside down, sparks fly & nothing stays contained. Full of humor, heart, & Hall’s signature charm, this story is deliciously messy in the best way.
Audrey Lane Stirs The Pot
By - Alexis Hall
A sharp romance packed with chaos, chemistry, & big emotions. Audrey’s life get turned upside down, sparks fly & nothing stays contained. Full of humor, heart, & Hall’s signature charm, this story is deliciously messy in the best way.
Book 115 - 🌟🌟🌟
Look Up Handsome
By - Jack Strange
A heartfelt story about connection, vulnerability, & finding confidence in unexpected places. It explores self-worth, relationships, and what it really means to be seen. Thoughtful, relatable, and quietly powerful.
Look Up Handsome
By - Jack Strange
A heartfelt story about connection, vulnerability, & finding confidence in unexpected places. It explores self-worth, relationships, and what it really means to be seen. Thoughtful, relatable, and quietly powerful.
December 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Book 115 - 🌟🌟🌟
Look Up Handsome
By - Jack Strange
A heartfelt story about connection, vulnerability, & finding confidence in unexpected places. It explores self-worth, relationships, and what it really means to be seen. Thoughtful, relatable, and quietly powerful.
Look Up Handsome
By - Jack Strange
A heartfelt story about connection, vulnerability, & finding confidence in unexpected places. It explores self-worth, relationships, and what it really means to be seen. Thoughtful, relatable, and quietly powerful.
Book 114 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
A Holly Jolly Ever After
By - Julie Murphy
A holiday romance filled with small-town warmth, second chances, & cheer. When old feelings resurface, sparks fly & hearts open to love again. Cozy, witty, full of feel-good moments, it’s the perfect happily-ever-after for the holidays.
A Holly Jolly Ever After
By - Julie Murphy
A holiday romance filled with small-town warmth, second chances, & cheer. When old feelings resurface, sparks fly & hearts open to love again. Cozy, witty, full of feel-good moments, it’s the perfect happily-ever-after for the holidays.
December 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Book 114 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
A Holly Jolly Ever After
By - Julie Murphy
A holiday romance filled with small-town warmth, second chances, & cheer. When old feelings resurface, sparks fly & hearts open to love again. Cozy, witty, full of feel-good moments, it’s the perfect happily-ever-after for the holidays.
A Holly Jolly Ever After
By - Julie Murphy
A holiday romance filled with small-town warmth, second chances, & cheer. When old feelings resurface, sparks fly & hearts open to love again. Cozy, witty, full of feel-good moments, it’s the perfect happily-ever-after for the holidays.
Book 113 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
A Jingle Bell Mingle
By Julie Murphy
A festive holiday romance packed with small-town charm, cozy traditions, & sparks. As Christmas chaos brings two rivals together, banter turns sweet and hearts start to melt. Perfect for readers who love holiday vibes, humor, & a dash of magic
A Jingle Bell Mingle
By Julie Murphy
A festive holiday romance packed with small-town charm, cozy traditions, & sparks. As Christmas chaos brings two rivals together, banter turns sweet and hearts start to melt. Perfect for readers who love holiday vibes, humor, & a dash of magic
December 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Book 113 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
A Jingle Bell Mingle
By Julie Murphy
A festive holiday romance packed with small-town charm, cozy traditions, & sparks. As Christmas chaos brings two rivals together, banter turns sweet and hearts start to melt. Perfect for readers who love holiday vibes, humor, & a dash of magic
A Jingle Bell Mingle
By Julie Murphy
A festive holiday romance packed with small-town charm, cozy traditions, & sparks. As Christmas chaos brings two rivals together, banter turns sweet and hearts start to melt. Perfect for readers who love holiday vibes, humor, & a dash of magic
Book 112- 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Most Valuable Player
By - AM Woody
A sporty, feel-good romance where ambition meets unexpected chemistry. When competition & personal dreams collide, sparks fly both on and off the field. Banter, growth, and heart, this story scores with charm, emotion, and winning romance vibes.
Most Valuable Player
By - AM Woody
A sporty, feel-good romance where ambition meets unexpected chemistry. When competition & personal dreams collide, sparks fly both on and off the field. Banter, growth, and heart, this story scores with charm, emotion, and winning romance vibes.
December 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Book 112- 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Most Valuable Player
By - AM Woody
A sporty, feel-good romance where ambition meets unexpected chemistry. When competition & personal dreams collide, sparks fly both on and off the field. Banter, growth, and heart, this story scores with charm, emotion, and winning romance vibes.
Most Valuable Player
By - AM Woody
A sporty, feel-good romance where ambition meets unexpected chemistry. When competition & personal dreams collide, sparks fly both on and off the field. Banter, growth, and heart, this story scores with charm, emotion, and winning romance vibes.
Book 111- 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Good Spirits
By - BK Borison
A cozy, heartfelt romance with small-town charm and a touch of magic. When unexpected connections spark in a place full of history (and spirits), warmth, humor, and emotional healing take center stage.
Good Spirits
By - BK Borison
A cozy, heartfelt romance with small-town charm and a touch of magic. When unexpected connections spark in a place full of history (and spirits), warmth, humor, and emotional healing take center stage.
December 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Book 111- 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Good Spirits
By - BK Borison
A cozy, heartfelt romance with small-town charm and a touch of magic. When unexpected connections spark in a place full of history (and spirits), warmth, humor, and emotional healing take center stage.
Good Spirits
By - BK Borison
A cozy, heartfelt romance with small-town charm and a touch of magic. When unexpected connections spark in a place full of history (and spirits), warmth, humor, and emotional healing take center stage.
Book 110- 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Kiss the Villain
By - Rina Kent
A dark, enemies-to-lovers romance where power, secrets, and obsession collide. When two ruthless minds are forced into each other’s orbit, hatred turns into a dangerous attraction, blurring the line between hero and villain.
Kiss the Villain
By - Rina Kent
A dark, enemies-to-lovers romance where power, secrets, and obsession collide. When two ruthless minds are forced into each other’s orbit, hatred turns into a dangerous attraction, blurring the line between hero and villain.
December 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Book 110- 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Kiss the Villain
By - Rina Kent
A dark, enemies-to-lovers romance where power, secrets, and obsession collide. When two ruthless minds are forced into each other’s orbit, hatred turns into a dangerous attraction, blurring the line between hero and villain.
Kiss the Villain
By - Rina Kent
A dark, enemies-to-lovers romance where power, secrets, and obsession collide. When two ruthless minds are forced into each other’s orbit, hatred turns into a dangerous attraction, blurring the line between hero and villain.
November Reads 🍁📖
December 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
November Reads 🍁📖
Book 109- 🌟🌟🌟🌟
You Found Oliver
By Dustin Thao
Oliver, a quiet, grieving teen still haunted by the loss of his. Stuck between the life he had and the life he’s supposed to live, drifting through school, friendships, and expectations without feeling truly connected to anything.
You Found Oliver
By Dustin Thao
Oliver, a quiet, grieving teen still haunted by the loss of his. Stuck between the life he had and the life he’s supposed to live, drifting through school, friendships, and expectations without feeling truly connected to anything.
December 6, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Book 109- 🌟🌟🌟🌟
You Found Oliver
By Dustin Thao
Oliver, a quiet, grieving teen still haunted by the loss of his. Stuck between the life he had and the life he’s supposed to live, drifting through school, friendships, and expectations without feeling truly connected to anything.
You Found Oliver
By Dustin Thao
Oliver, a quiet, grieving teen still haunted by the loss of his. Stuck between the life he had and the life he’s supposed to live, drifting through school, friendships, and expectations without feeling truly connected to anything.
Book 108- 🌟🌟🌟
God of War
By Rina Kent
Ava despises Eli. He broke her heart when. He hates her & she hates him. Until she wakes up in the hospital & Eli is holding her hand & telling her they've been married for two years. Ava doesn't remember. He wants to keep it that way. To protect her.
God of War
By Rina Kent
Ava despises Eli. He broke her heart when. He hates her & she hates him. Until she wakes up in the hospital & Eli is holding her hand & telling her they've been married for two years. Ava doesn't remember. He wants to keep it that way. To protect her.
December 6, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Book 108- 🌟🌟🌟
God of War
By Rina Kent
Ava despises Eli. He broke her heart when. He hates her & she hates him. Until she wakes up in the hospital & Eli is holding her hand & telling her they've been married for two years. Ava doesn't remember. He wants to keep it that way. To protect her.
God of War
By Rina Kent
Ava despises Eli. He broke her heart when. He hates her & she hates him. Until she wakes up in the hospital & Eli is holding her hand & telling her they've been married for two years. Ava doesn't remember. He wants to keep it that way. To protect her.
Book 107- 🌟🌟🌟
Something Extraordinary
By Alexis Hall
The book challenges conventional tropes. Belle is aromantic, Horley is gay so the “love” that grows between them isn’t a typical romantic relationship. Instead, it’s built on trust, respect, acceptance, and chosen bonds.
Something Extraordinary
By Alexis Hall
The book challenges conventional tropes. Belle is aromantic, Horley is gay so the “love” that grows between them isn’t a typical romantic relationship. Instead, it’s built on trust, respect, acceptance, and chosen bonds.
December 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Book 107- 🌟🌟🌟
Something Extraordinary
By Alexis Hall
The book challenges conventional tropes. Belle is aromantic, Horley is gay so the “love” that grows between them isn’t a typical romantic relationship. Instead, it’s built on trust, respect, acceptance, and chosen bonds.
Something Extraordinary
By Alexis Hall
The book challenges conventional tropes. Belle is aromantic, Horley is gay so the “love” that grows between them isn’t a typical romantic relationship. Instead, it’s built on trust, respect, acceptance, and chosen bonds.
Book 106- 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
God of Fury
By Rina Kent
Mental health having a strong presence in the story & a serious delicious love story between 2 extreme opposites in Nico & Brandon - very serious but funny, adorable & hot … very enjoyable read
God of Fury
By Rina Kent
Mental health having a strong presence in the story & a serious delicious love story between 2 extreme opposites in Nico & Brandon - very serious but funny, adorable & hot … very enjoyable read
December 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Book 106- 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
God of Fury
By Rina Kent
Mental health having a strong presence in the story & a serious delicious love story between 2 extreme opposites in Nico & Brandon - very serious but funny, adorable & hot … very enjoyable read
God of Fury
By Rina Kent
Mental health having a strong presence in the story & a serious delicious love story between 2 extreme opposites in Nico & Brandon - very serious but funny, adorable & hot … very enjoyable read
Book 105- 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Bound
By Ali Hazelwood
Veronica grew up with grifters for parents,she knows her way around a con. Her work draws the attention of Dr. Ashworth, a reserved, professor he makes an offer: forge a mysterious ancient manuscript for him. What does he want, & why can’t she stay away?
Bound
By Ali Hazelwood
Veronica grew up with grifters for parents,she knows her way around a con. Her work draws the attention of Dr. Ashworth, a reserved, professor he makes an offer: forge a mysterious ancient manuscript for him. What does he want, & why can’t she stay away?
December 6, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Book 105- 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Bound
By Ali Hazelwood
Veronica grew up with grifters for parents,she knows her way around a con. Her work draws the attention of Dr. Ashworth, a reserved, professor he makes an offer: forge a mysterious ancient manuscript for him. What does he want, & why can’t she stay away?
Bound
By Ali Hazelwood
Veronica grew up with grifters for parents,she knows her way around a con. Her work draws the attention of Dr. Ashworth, a reserved, professor he makes an offer: forge a mysterious ancient manuscript for him. What does he want, & why can’t she stay away?
Book 104- 🌟🌟🌟
A Stealthy Situation
By Saxon James
A secret crush, a “totally casual” roommate situation, and two guys pretending they’re not falling hard. Roommates become more-than-roommates in this sweet, chaotic, slow-burn romance full of banter and bad decisions.
A Stealthy Situation
By Saxon James
A secret crush, a “totally casual” roommate situation, and two guys pretending they’re not falling hard. Roommates become more-than-roommates in this sweet, chaotic, slow-burn romance full of banter and bad decisions.
December 6, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Book 104- 🌟🌟🌟
A Stealthy Situation
By Saxon James
A secret crush, a “totally casual” roommate situation, and two guys pretending they’re not falling hard. Roommates become more-than-roommates in this sweet, chaotic, slow-burn romance full of banter and bad decisions.
A Stealthy Situation
By Saxon James
A secret crush, a “totally casual” roommate situation, and two guys pretending they’re not falling hard. Roommates become more-than-roommates in this sweet, chaotic, slow-burn romance full of banter and bad decisions.
Book 103- 🌟🌟🌟
God of Ruin
By Rina Kent
A ruthless antihero. A dangerous obsession. A twisted love story where power, secrets, and desire collide. He was never meant to love her only ruin her.
God of Ruin
By Rina Kent
A ruthless antihero. A dangerous obsession. A twisted love story where power, secrets, and desire collide. He was never meant to love her only ruin her.
December 6, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Book 103- 🌟🌟🌟
God of Ruin
By Rina Kent
A ruthless antihero. A dangerous obsession. A twisted love story where power, secrets, and desire collide. He was never meant to love her only ruin her.
God of Ruin
By Rina Kent
A ruthless antihero. A dangerous obsession. A twisted love story where power, secrets, and desire collide. He was never meant to love her only ruin her.