This lady was amazing, and she also gave so much back to her community. If you've not heard of her, definitely look her up.

My first read of the year sounded intriguing, but just did not work for me. Hoping for better luck ahead.... www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

On average, 2025 was a good reading year for me. I read a fair number of backlist books that had been sitting on my TBR for a while. Also, as I've gotten more comfortable with the occasional DNF, the quality of my reading life has gone up. #romancelandia www.goodreads.com/user/year_in...

And at 10pm on December 31, 2025, I finished my last book of the year! I completed my reading challenge(barely). And my final book? A Harlequin Intrigue from an autobuy author. This one was pretty good, though I liked the first in the series better. #romancelandia www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I'm almost to the end of my 2025 reads. Megan Miranda has become an autobuy for me and while this book from her backlist wasn't my very favorite from her, it does have its moments. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

It’s hard to believe a president would time an illegal military attack to distract the public’s attention, but today is the statutory deadline for DOJ to release its report on the Epstein file production. Maybe it is just a coincidence.

Next up on my quest to finish my 2025 reviews is a fast-paced pageturner of a romantic suspense novel. I'm way behind on her backlist, but Juno Rushdan remains an autobuy for me in the Harlequin Intrigue line. #romancelandia www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I'm still mopping up the last of my 2025 reads. This swoonworthy romance was one of my favorites of the year! #romancelandia www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

My New Year's Eve is apparently going to be eating leftovers and catching up on my many overdue book reviews. I'd procrastinated on this one because while I really liked the book, I didn't have a lot to add to what was already out there. #romancelandia www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Vintage romances are often a bit of a gamble, but this 1975 Harlequin was a sweet story. #romancelandia www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I finally got around to reading Sweet Disorder, and it was such a lovely read. Highly recommend. #romancelandia www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I had seen this book hailed as a classic of true crime, so I got curious. While it sparked my interest in the case, this book was not a winner for me. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I am saying goodnight to every freaking thing in the room.

On my quest to catch up my reviews of everything I read this year, I've got one more Christmas book. This medical romance was a sweet story, and I enjoyed it. Also, if you like older leads, this one has main characters in their 40s/50s. #romancelandia www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I let this one sit in my Kindle for a while because I didn't want to be left with no St. James to read. However, once I got started, I read this story all in one sitting! www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I've been wandering my way out of 2025 with short stories, novellas and other fairly quick reads. Mostly entertaining, but not all of them grab me. This novella had its moments, but I can't say it captured me. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

As is now tradition, we celebrate the day after Christmas with free books, more than 1700 free books in this particular go round. Just visit www.romancebookworms.com to browse the incredible selection.

I don't often pre-order books in hardback, but Julia Spencer-Fleming's was one I wanted to take a risk on. Not perfect, but mostly worth it to me. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Want a last minute Christmas read? This novella in the Tara Holloway mystery series is cute and fun. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I usually like to read novellas and category romances for short reads this time of year. But maybe not this one. The ending was a mess and some of the themes could be highly triggering for some folks. #romancelandia www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

My last #tbrchallenge read of the year was a fun and festive Christmas read from a new-to-me author. I don't usually read a lot of romances with kids in them, but this one was sweet. #romancelandia www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I have long been a fan of ProPublica's investigative reporting. The idea that they would bring in AI-generated content feels something like betrayal.

What a ridiculously stupid move. It's almost like they want to flush their company down the toilet.

I do not want your AI slop I do not want it in my mop I do not want it in my house I do not want it in my mouse I do not like brain-rotting AI spam I do not want it, Sam Alt-man

So sorry to see the news of Sophie Kinsella's death. Confessions of a Shopaholic brought humor to my early law firm Associate days. But mostly my heart goes out to her family.

This. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ My clients deal with this nonsense all the time. Also, they can't force you to pay for services under an IEP. I had a client here in VA who was told they wouldn't implement her son's IEP unless she paid $3000 to be a "classroom sponsor. "

I've enjoyed several of Alex Finlay's thrillers, and If Something Happens to Me was definitely a winner for me. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

It's been a while since I read a book I wish I could forget. But here we are. This one was billed as darkly humorous, but I don't think I was in on the joke. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Note to self: Just because everyone and their dog tells you a children's book is excellent doesn't mean you'll love it. I have to admit, I did not love Tale of Despereaux. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I haven't read much fantasy lately, but this wild treasure hunt across urban legends of Old Hollywood was a fun read. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Happy #tbrchallenge day! For this month's TBR challenge, I read Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal. This one had been lingering in my TBR pile for years, and I was glad to give it a whirl. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

A happy mail surprise. Yay!

I was so glad I read this book. This epistolary novel was a fantastic character study. www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

This one was actually a reread for me, but I'd read it so long ago that the details were hazy. I think I may have liked it even more on reread. #romancelandia www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

The drama in this photo!

Sometimes giving myself permission to DNF feels good. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I finally got around to reading We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Deservedly a classic! www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Looking for an eerie Halloween read? The Haunting of Payne's Hollow would definitely qualify. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

This creepy thriller wasn't perfect, but it was quite an engaging read. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

For this month's #tbrchallenge, I started a new-to-me paranormal series from 2007. It's more psychic powers than "here be monsters," but I still enjoyed it. #romancelandia www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I've enjoyed most of Riley Sager's books, and this one had quite a twist to it. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Here's some amazing news... READING RAINBOW is back and @mychal3ts.bsky.social is the new host! Congrats, Mychal! bookriot.com/new-host-of-...

Getting back to the St. Cyr mysteries. This installment of the series kept me riveted! www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Kimberly Belle write thrillers that tend to be both absorbing and disturbing. In The Personal Assistant, she explores the world of mommy-blogging and shows how it can go off the rails. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

For this month's #TBRChallenge, I dipped into my Harlequin stash for a sweet story of friends-to-lovers and the antics of their matchmaking buddies. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I'll admit that I bought Nothing to See Here entirely based on the cover. However, it's a very touching story of found family, and I ended up loving it. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I just got my mail amd I'm so happy to see Bas Bleu is back! I hope they succeed. Did you see this, @darlenemarshall.bsky.social ?

I've really enjoyed Sarah MacLean's historicals, so I was curious to see what she did with a contemporary setting. These Summer Storms wasn't perfect, but it definitely has its moments. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I first discovered the Ffion Morgan series via Book of the Month Club, and I'm glad I did. I picked up the second book in the series, and it was a winner. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

For this month's #tbrchallenge read, my pick took me into a workplace romance at a construction firm. It's a grumpy-sunshine pairing between an interior designer and an architect, with a revenge plot thrown in. Not perfect, but it has its moments. #romancelandia www.goodreads.com/review/show/...