The best books of 2025

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My favorite read in 2025

Book cover of Romance on Mountain View Road

Kate Berberich ❤️ loved this book because...

I discovered Sheila Roberts' Life in Icicle Falls series last spring, courtesy of my local library. I adore the whole series--seriously, if you like small town romances, you'll want to move there! This story is so much fun because it's told from the point of view of some of the gentlemen residing in Icicle Falls, rather than the ladies. See, these fellows are having girlfriend/wife troubles, so they decide to read up on romance novels to discover what women really want from a relationship. It's so much fubn, with a really cute plot twist.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Immersion 🥈 Story/Plot
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Sheila Roberts ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Romance on Mountain View Road as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.


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My 2nd favorite read in 2025

Book cover of The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal

Kate Berberich ❤️ loved this book because...

Lady Amelia Smallhope and her ever resourceful butler Pennyroyal, the time traveling bounty hunters from the Chronicle of St. Mary's finally get their own book. If you're a fan of the series, you have to read this. This will also appeal to fans of stylish British spy series like The Avengers.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Character(s) 🥈 Immersion
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Jodi Taylor ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.


My 3rd favorite read in 2025

Book cover of Imprinted on the Heart

Kate Berberich ❤️ loved this book because...

I'm a romance writer, and what romance writer wouldn't jump at the chance to meet her characters in real life? Yeah...about that... Gotta love this latest tale of Alex and Blake's latest visit to the real world. Check out the whole series, begining with Rewrites of the Heart.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Character(s) 🥈 Immersion
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Terry Newman ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Imprinted on the Heart as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

JJ Spritely, history professor and romance author, writes love stories, but her own happily ever after seems out of reach. She’s frustrated her most recent book is sitting in a warehouse instead of in the hands of her readers. And her relationship with her boyfriend has stalled. What else could possibly go wrong?How about a return visit from Alex and Blake, the fictional characters from her yet-to-be-released book? They’ve jumped out of the pages of their book into JJ’s world before. They mean well, but they cause chaos wherever they go.Kennedy King Cooper wants to propose to JJ, but his…


Don‘t forget about my book 😀

You Otter Be in Pictures

By Kate Berberich ,

Book cover of You Otter Be in Pictures

What is my book about?

Sophie Bennet is the dedicated mayor of Regency Bay, a California seaside resort town that combines a charming, Austen-esque atmosphere with cutting-edge conservation. She knows better than to fall for a summer guy--oh, boy, does she know better. Will Sophie, her new love, and the otters of Regency Bay get their happy ending? Grab your copy today and find out!

Book cover of Romance on Mountain View Road
Book cover of The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal
Book cover of Imprinted on the Heart

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