Narration by Reba Buhr & Will Collyer CLICK TO PURCHASE Road Trip Romance, Book 1 From the publisher: Lauren Richmond isn’t a fan of Christmas. Which is why she rarely makes the trip home to the Midwest for the holidays. After all, she has plenty to keep her busy—namely, her duties as a set decorator on a TV sitcom. But this December, Lauren‘s brother and his wife are expecting a baby, so her brother arranges a ride home for her with his good friend, Will.

CLICK TO PURCHASE From the publisher: A cozy holiday rom-com in which ER physician Dr. Libby Munro travels back in time to the previous Christmas during her hometown’s rumored-to-be-magical Christmas tree lighting ceremony, where she must confront her past choices—while navigating an unexpected romance that could rewrite her future. He wasn’t on her Christmas wish list, but he’s just what Santa ordered.

I wish all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanza! Wishing you all a new year filled with love, laughter, and lots of good books! As always, thanks for reading and stay safe.

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Read by Shane East &  Stella Hunter Click to Purchase Standalone Holiday Romance From the author: Six years ago, he was her one-night stand, and now they’re sharing a villa for the holidays. I thought I was over him. That his good looks and British accent couldn’t affect me anymore. But the minute our eyes lock across the elevator, all those feelings come roaring back to life.

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It's that time of year again! BEST BOOKS OF 2025 I put together a list of my favorite reads this year. I created a top ten list, followed by some honorable mentions. There were so many great books in 2025 - not to mention the older books I also read - that my honorable mentions may be longer than my top ten.

Read by Erin Mallon & JF Harding Click to Purchase Plain Daisy Ranch, Book 5 From the author: It was over between Bennett Owens and me—until I had no place to go but back to Willowbrook. Seven years ago, he walked away, and I built a new life for myself, swearing never to look back. But when my husband is arrested, that life collapses, leaving my daughter and me with nothing but a three-month plan to return to the small ranch town before disappearing again.

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