I'm Back: Top 5 Reads of 2025!

 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I'm so sorry for my extended absence... the past year has been a doozy for sure. But I'm back again with my top 5 reads from 2025. Not easy to narrow down, since I read over 75 books this year!

First, the honorable mentions, in no particular order- Land of Dreams by Lauraine Snelling; An Unexpected Grace by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse; The Hudson Collection by Jocelyn Green; A Noble Scheme by Roseanna M White; The French Kitchen by Kristy Cambron; and Never Fall Again by Lynn H Blackburn!

Now, my top five!

In fifth, A Sea View Christmas by Julie Klassen.

In fourth, Final Approach by Lynette Eason

In third, Tempest at Annabel's Lighthouse by Jaime Jo Wright- A memorable read because right when the ghost appeared, my book light died, and I was plunged into complete and utter darkness... it took all of my will power not to scream bloody murder in the middle of the night and wake the household!

In second, Every Hour Until Then by Gabrielle Meyer- I couldn't put it down, and I definitely had to remind myself that the characters in the book weren't going to hurt me for knowing too much... if you know, you know! Possibly the best one in this series so far!

My top book for the year was an easy choice- I genuinely wanted to Google the characters at the end of the book and see how their story ended, before remembering that they were fictional. I absolutely cried, laughed, and thoroughly enjoyed my way through the entirety of the story- 

It's...

A Song in the Dark by Kimberley Woodhouse

My Top 5 Reads of 2023!

 It's that time again. The time when I completely lose my mind in the impossible task of choosing just five favorites out of the over 100 books I've read this year. Thankfully, rereads are disqualified, so that narrows it just a bit, but sheesh, this is going to be a hard one, because I branched out and read a lot of new and different things this year that really stuck with me. This may be the most difficult year so far...

First, the honorable mentions, in absolutely no particular order. By the way, I adore all of these!!! 

The Ringmaster's Wife by Kristy Cambron,  A Beautiful Disguise by Roseanna M White, In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer, A Mark of Grace by Kimberley Woodhouse, The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji, Crossfire by Lynette Eason, And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, Yesterday's Tides by Roseanna M White, The Secrets Beneath by Kimberley Woodhouse, The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theatre by Jaime Jo Wright, The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron 

These were all amazing books! I even pre-ordered the sequels to some of them. 

Now... top five begins...

In fifth, this story had me laughing the entire time, while also keeping me invested in the characters. This duo never fails to challenge me spiritually and write a book that God wants me to read in the season of life that I'm in. I'm ever grateful for this book, as well as completely captivated by Marvella. If that didn't give it away, I'll go ahead and let you know... It's

The Heart's Choice by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse

Fourth place this year goes to the sequel to last year's winner. When I tell you I read this book twice this year, ordered copies for all my friends, and shared quotes on my Instagram stories for weeks. This book impacted me hard. (Also had me in tears... I'm still not over having my heart yanked out like that!) It's

The Looking Glass Illusion by Sara Ella

Third place, sitting comfy on the podium, is by an author I had never read before. Not just another war story, this book had me reading constantly, even on lunch breaks at work. I love a good "spies whose cover is a married couple even though they don't even like being in the same room as each other" trope, and this book gave by exactly what I wanted! It's 

Far Side of the Sea by Kate Breslin

Second, a book from another new to me author. That I reread the parts I loved the most. That I bookmarked and highlighted and used quotes from as my phone lockscreen. That helped me understand the prophets just a little better. It's

Isaiah's Daughter by Mesu Andrews

And my favorite book of the year, another new to me author. I didn't think this would be my type of book, but let's be honest, I fell for the cover. This first place book had me literally sobbing my heart out. I tried listening as an audiobook, but got so invested that I had to read with my eyes so I could go faster. I've already pre-ordered the newest book in the series. It's

When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer