The best books of 2025

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My favorite read in 2025

Book cover of Burning Rivals

Carmen Peone ❤️ loved this book because...

Burning Rivals kept my attention from page one! The characters were exciting in this fast-paced romantic suspence. The Alaska landscape was the perfect setting for a wildfire. Books about wildfire fighting, since I'm surrounded by them every summer and fall, catch my eye.

The romance was fun, a slow burn, they kind I enjoy with a hint of enemies to lovers, at least from Cadee's point of view. Vince is an alpha male. A determined man who wants to protect. The twists and turns they have to take made me watch to keep reading.

Voni Harris's voice is unique. I loved how she thread mystery and romance into one unique book. I'd love to see this book on the big screen!

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Writing 🥈 Character(s)
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Voni Harris , Lisa Phillips , Susan May Warren

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Burning Rivals as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

RESCUE. DANGER. DEVOTION.
THIS TIME, THEIR HEARTS ARE ON THE LINE.

He lost the one person who meant the most to him—and she let it happen.

Vince hasn't forgiven Cadee for abandoning his father in the fire that took his life, but he's going to find out why. When he discovers the Feds have a warrant out for his arrest, he knows he's being framed for crimes he didn't commit. And Cadee might be the only one he can rely on to clear his name. Vince will have to confront his bitter past and put his unwavering trust in the…


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My 2nd favorite read in 2025

Book cover of A Blessing in Disguise

Carmen Peone ❤️ loved this book because...

Knight penned a wonderful story dealing with grace, forgiveness, love, and a little girl who won a man's heart and helped to heal her mother's trust. The little girl, in my opinion, stole the show. I often envisioned her as I read the pages she skipped on.

Storied like this one, where there's an inheritance, are fun. And I enjoyed the sparkes between the hero and herione. Another trope of book, like A Blessing in Disguise, is second-chance romance. There's always the perfect amount of tension. Knight didn't disappoint.

I likes the ranch setting, my favorite, and the cowboy lifestyle. One I'm quite familiar with. I really liked Juniper, the herione's, drive to get things done within her horse therapy dreams. Of course, her daughter was the motivation, which was excellent.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Character(s) 🥈 Emotions
  • Writing style

    👍 Liked it
  • Pace

    🐕 Good, steady pace

By Ciara Knight ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked A Blessing in Disguise as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Can one sweet little girl

Remind them what matters most?

Closed-off, workaholic Hudson Kenmore is shocked to discover his grandmother willed her property jointly to him and her caretaker, Juniper Keller. The single mother struggles to trust the childhood crush who once broke her heart, especially when her daughter, Gracie, bonds with him. But working together on renovations to turn the farm into a horse therapy program stirs up old feelings. Can a special little girl and her mother chisel through Hudson's hardened heart and change his mind about a future he's never allowed himself to want?

From Love Inspired:…


My 3rd favorite read in 2025

Book cover of Old Town Symphony

Carmen Peone ❤️ loved this book because...

Old Town Symphony grabbed me by the heartstrings! The hero and heione, Kezia Blair and Zach Falconer, were so well developed. Holt left me wanting another book because I didn't want their story to end. And who isn't into reality musical TV shows? Their struggles were real.

The plot kept me hanging on to every word, song, twist. The family drama held the same Nashville Now ambiance but with a clean, Christian vibes. This is a big book that flowed flawlessly, not bogging down in the middle. The book spoke to me, it's many messages still lingering.

Zach was of Kezia couldn't be together in the boss/employee type trope. Which made the sexual tension come alive. Yes, a clean, Christian sizzle. A perfect slow burn with the tension driven from not being able to be together.

Milla Holt did a good job of intertwining faith throughout the novel. Nothing was ever preachy. It was simply tasteful.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Story/Plot 🥈 Originality
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Milla Holt ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Old Town Symphony as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

He built the show to launch stars—not fall for one.Kezia Blair believes true talent shouldn't need shortcuts. But after years of singing backup and recording anonymous jingles, her shot at a real music career is slipping away. When a last-ditch audition lands her on Starbound, TV's biggest reality show, Kezia faces a painful choice: chase stardom on someone else's terms—or walk away for good.

Zach Falconer created Starbound to launch fresh talent—not get tangled up with it. Burned by a fame-hungry ex, he's determined to protect his show from scandal and his heart from pain.

But Kezia's passion, honesty, and…


Don‘t forget about my book 😀

Christmas Wishes

By Carmen Peone ,

Book cover of Christmas Wishes

What is my book about?

One dream wedding. Two uncertain futures. A season of decisions that could change everything….

At Seven Tine Guest Ranch, Mandie Sellars serves guests as a cook, but her aspiration is to be the ranch’s event planner. When a surprise Christmas Eve wedding lands in her lap, Mandie sees this as her chance to shine—if she can handle the pressure.

Her fiancé, Hudson Piccolo, just took the call of his lifetime: his dream legal job. There’s just one catch—the job is in Seattle, clear across the state. Accepting it means leaving the ranch and upending Mandie’s and her daughter’s lives.

Can their love withstand the tension between their ambitions and their commitment?

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