These Books Will Self Destruct | 2025 Challenge

Hi Friends,
Happy Bookmas Day Thirteen! Writing that seriously shocked me—I can’t believe we’re almost two weeks into December. Today, I’m doing a post I tend to write around this time every year, where I choose books from my shelves that I either need to read next year or unhaul. As a huge reader and book hoarding addict, there are always books I never seem to get around to, and end up completely ignoring for years. This little challenge helps me prioritize those neglected books and declutter my bookshelves.

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price
This is a mystery retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. I bought it on a whim without knowing much about the plot, and I still haven’t picked it up. Honestly, I don’t have much desire to read it, so it’s going on this list. If I don’t get to it, I’ll unhaul it. I believe it’s part of a Jane Austen retelling mystery series, so if I do end up reading it, I might inadvertently start a new series.

The Appeal by Janice Hallett
I found this for three dollars at Half Price Books, and at the time, the plot sounded somewhat interesting. However, I’m not sure it’s my kind of book, which is probably why I’ve been avoiding it. That said, I still want to give it a chance. If I end up unhauling it, I won’t be too upset.

Wilder Girls by Rory Power
I believe this is a YA version of Lord of the Flies with female characters. It’s set in isolation and involves a pandemic—possibly a horror story as well. I’ve owned it for a while but completely forgot about it, so it’s officially on my self-destruct TBR.

Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed
I only bought this book because Karen M. McManus blurbed it—she’s one of my favorite YA thriller authors. However, I’m not particularly excited to read it. It’s a chunky book, and the plot doesn’t sound all that intriguing. Hopefully, it will pleasantly surprise me.

Wicked As You Wish by Rin Chupeco
I’ve tried to unhaul this book so many times, yet something keeps telling me I’ll actually enjoy it. I think it’s a retelling, though I could be wrong. I do know it’s a fantasy, and the premise seems promising. Fingers crossed that I’ll finally get to it in 2025.

The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
I remember being excited about this book because it sounded like an interesting YA horror. However, the cover screams springtime, and since I’m a seasonal reader, I haven’t picked it up yet. I’ll likely get to it next year, but don’t hold me to that.

The Midnight Game by Cynthia Murphy
I haven’t had much luck with YA mystery thrillers lately, but I want to give this author’s books a try. I own three of them, but haven’t read a single one, so I decided to start with this one, as it sounds the most interesting. If I don’t read or like this book, I’ll unhaul all three.

They’re Watching You by Chelsea Ichaso
This is another YA thriller, but I don’t have high hopes for it. I previously tried a book by this author and DNF’ed it, because I didn’t enjoy the story or writing style. Still, I want to give the author another chance. If I don’t like it, I’ll unhaul it without any hesitation.

The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed Knights by Alexandria Rogers
This is a middle-grade book, and possibly the start of a series. The premise sounds compelling and fun, but I’m not a big middle-grade reader. I have several middle-grade books on my shelves, and this challenge is the push I need to read at least one of them.

The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
I tried to read this earlier this year but DNF’d it because I couldn’t focus on the audiobook. I’m hoping it was just bad timing. If I don’t pick it up next year, I’ll say goodbye and pass it along to someone else.

Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
I’ve heard this series is terrible but also a lot of fun. It’s an alien smut series, which intimidates me because I’ve never read anything like that before. I’ve heard they’re quick reads, and since I like spicy books and enjoy light, mindless reads between heavier novels, I want to give it a try. But if I don’t read it next year, I’ll accept that it’s not for me and unhaul it.

Sanctuary of Shadows by Aurora Ascher
Truthfully, I don’t even remember what this book is about. I bought it secondhand because it has beautiful sprayed edges. But it’s been sitting on my shelf untouched. If I’m not going to read it, I have no reason to keep it—no matter how pretty it is.

Do you have a self-destruct TBR? I don’t usually do well with this challenge, but I’m hoping to make a real dent in it next year. I’ve been pretty good about unhauling books lately, but I’d like to read some of them before letting them go.

In the comments, let me know which book from this list you think I should prioritize in 2025. And before you go, don’t forget to follow the blog so you never miss a new post!

Until the next chapter,
Bunny

Mistletoe Season | Book Review

About The Book
Step into the magic of Christmas with three heartwarming romances. From dodging mistletoe disasters, to reconnecting with an old flame, and a prince finding love in a small town, these stories are full of charm and holiday cheer.
Buy The Book: https://amzn.to/4g6SDSj

My Rating


*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me an ALC of this book.*

This is a short story collection featuring three very different holiday romance stories. Each story is written by a different author and is a fairly quick read. They all have that cheesy yet feel-good Hallmark Christmas movie vibe. I want to mention that upfront because I know some people don’t enjoy those types of holiday romances. Honestly, the stories lack much depth, but they’re cute and fluffy winter romances.

The first story follows Emmy, a single mom who runs an antique shop in Mistletoe, Missouri. When her best friend’s brother, Kieran, returns home after years spent abroad for his mother’s birthday, the two start a winter romance. Honestly, I didn’t love this story at all. The plot felt rushed, and the romance just kind of happened without much buildup or chemistry. They were thrown together and immediately fell in love. Also, Christmas wasn’t really central to the story—it’s just a romance that happens to take place during the holiday season. Needless to say, this story wasn’t for me.

The second story was definitely my favorite in the collection. We follow a prince who is sent to a small town in North Carolina as a punishment by his parents for his not-so-royal behavior. There, he meets a charming, beautiful woman with a troubled family history. They form a friendship, which eventually turns into something more as they team up to help with the town’s annual Christmas charity fundraiser, the Mistletoe Wish.

This one gave me Princess Switch vibes all the way and I absolutely adored it. If you’ve seen that Netflix movie, you’ll know exactly what I mean. I’m not typically a fan of the “royalty falls for regular person” trope, but this one worked so well. I loved how they started off as friends and gradually became something more. The story also had a lot of character development, which I didn’t get in the other stories in this collection.

“I am smart, I am strong, I can conquer any situation, and I can resist mistletoe.”

The last story follows Hailey, who believes mistletoe is her kryptonite. Every time she kisses a guy under the mistletoe, it ends in disaster. While home for Christmas, she vows to avoid mistletoe, but when she runs into her high school crush (the first guy she kissed under the mistletoe all those years ago), old feelings resurface. I thought the premise was good, and I didn’t mind the characters. The ending conflict was well done, but unfortunately, I felt like the romance was too insta-lovey. Also, there was a subplot that reminded me of the movie You Again starring Kristen Bell, which felt a bit odd.

Overall, I would say that only one of these stories was a win for me, so it isn’t necessarily a holiday romance collection I’d recommend. However, I’m not typically one to enjoy many short story collections, so take this review with a bit of caution. I did like how each of the stories had a mistletoe connection, though—it was a cute way to tie them together without directly interconnecting the plots.

In the comments, let me know if you’ve heard of this book and whether you’d recommend it. Don’t forget to like and share this post with others. Once again, thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read the book early. Please hit the follow button before you go, so my blog can continue to grow.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Books I Wish I Read In 2024!

Hi Friends,
Happy Bookmas Day Eleven! Twenty-twenty-four was one of my best reading years. I read so many good books this year and pretty much stayed on track with my reading goal. However, there are only so many hours in the day to read, which means I didn’t get to every book I would have liked to. For this Bookmas post, I decided to talk about 10 books I wish I had read this year.


Quicksilver by Callie Hart
I’m going to be real and admit that I didn’t actually know about this book until closer to the end of the year. Also, the audiobook just recently came out, so there was a slim chance I would have read it sooner. But I hear this is one of the best adult romantasy books, and there’s a movie adaptation coming next year. I wish I had made it more of a priority in December, but unfortunately, I won’t be able to get to it until 2025.

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
I’ve been wanting to read this book since it was released, but something always seemed to get in the way. I know the sequel is coming out early next year, so I have to move this up my TBR. I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews, which is probably why I didn’t push myself to read it this year. But it’s definitely one I really want to get to.

Hooked by Emily McIntire
Everyone always recommends this book to me, and I’ve put it on so many TBRs this year. I think my fear is that I won’t love the series as much as others. Sometimes, when a book or series is very popular, it doesn’t tend to live up to the hype for me. However, I really want to love this series, and I’ll be so sad if I don’t. But I won’t know unless I try!

When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
I’m going to be honest here and admit that I know nothing about this book, but it was very hyped up, and it has dragons, so I wanted to read it this year. It was another one of those very popular romantasies that everyone was talking about. Did I get to it? No. But in my defense, this book is very long.

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen
This was a Book of the Month pick for me, and yes, I am still heartbroken that I didn’t get the copy with the beautiful silver book edges. I know some people loved it and some didn’t like it at all, but as you can probably tell, a theme with most of these books is that I’ve become a romantasy girlie, so I needed to read all the romantasies. Somehow, though, this one just never made it onto my TBR, which is really unfortunate.


Reckless by Lauren Roberts
I’m only adding this one to the list because it’s the last book in the series that I need to read. If I had read it this year, I’d be caught up on the series. I’m not exactly sure when the next book comes out, but I know it’s sometime in early 2025. The problem with this one is that I didn’t actually love the first book, Powerless, but I was still hoping to read the sequel before the year’s end. I just don’t think that’s going to happen.

The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen
This is another book I didn’t find out about until closer to the end of the year, so it makes sense why I didn’t pick it up. Still, everyone is loving this book, so I wish I’d known about it a little sooner. I’m getting major FOMO hearing about how good it is. It’s definitely going on my TBR for early 2025.

Bloodguard by Cecy Robson
I actually haven’t heard many things about this book, and what I have heard isn’t great. I pre-ordered it back when its original release date was March 2024, then it got pushed back to summer, but it didn’t actually come out until the fall. I thought I’d get a chance to read it as soon as it arrived, but that didn’t happen. I’m still looking forward to it, but I’m a little hesitant now.

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
I’ve had this book on my “want to read” list since it came out in 2022. I know it’s a clean romance where the girl is the bodyguard for a famous celebrity. I really think I’m going to love Katherine Center’s writing, and for the life of me, I don’t know why I didn’t read it. I kept telling myself I’d get to it this year, but I just never did.

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
I’m so upset that I didn’t read—or even attempt to start—this interconnected standalone romcom series this year. I thought 2024 was going to be the year I became an Abby Jimenez girlie, but that didn’t happen. I own all of her books, and I haven’t read a single one. If I don’t start my Abby Jimenez journey next year, can I even call myself a romance reader?


In the comments, let me know if you’ve read any of these books and which ones I should make a big priority next year. Don’t forget that you can like this post—your likes really help me understand the type of content you want to see. And hitting the follow button ensures you never miss out on a new post!

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Bunny

Best Book Covers Of 2024!

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Happy Bookmas Day Ten! I can’t believe how fast Bookmas is flying by—it’s crazy! In this post, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite book covers of 2024. As you might know by now, I’m a huge cover buyer, so if I see a beautiful book, chances are I’m going to buy it. Whether I actually read it is another story. I tried to keep this list short, so here are eight 2024 book releases that I think have absolutely stunning covers.


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Bunny

Candy Cain Kills | Book Review

About The Book
When Austin’s family retreats to a remote cottage for Christmas, he’s dreading the forced holiday bonding. But the cabin’s dark history brings a chilling twist, as a legendary killer named Candy Cain emerges with a deadly agenda. Now, surviving the season means staying off her sinister naughty list.
Buy The Book: https://amzn.to/4fenRFM

My Rating


This book might not be for everyone because it is a bit cheesy; however, I found it to be a really fun, classic ‘90s and early 2000s horror story. If you’re a lover of horror movies, I think you’ll really enjoy this book. I love how it ties in the holiday aspect, and it was such a quick read.

In the book, we follow a family spending Christmas at a rental home in a small town. But once they arrive, they learn that the house has a gruesome history. Years ago, a family died in a fire there, although some townsfolk believe the family was actually murdered.

The plot is so engaging, and there’s never a slow moment, even though this isn’t the most intense horror story, nor is it an example of elevated horror. I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters—they felt like a real family with struggles and issues but still loved each other. Their reactions to everything that was happening was very normal.

“Why don’t we have one more cup of cocoa. . . then go to church and raise some hell?”

There was a twist that I didn’t see coming, and I loved it. I really enjoyed the nostalgic feel of the book, and the writing style was also a highlight for me. It wasn’t too gruesome or scary. If you’re looking to dip your toes into the horror genre, I think you should give this one a try.

Overall, this is an easy and creepy read that’s perfect for readers who want a holiday story that isn’t your classic Christmas romcom. You can easily finish it in a day! It has made me want to pick up more books from this author, especially since I know this book is part of a horror holiday novella series. It may not be the most original or intense horror I’ve ever read, but I would still recommend it to other horror lovers like me.

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Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Cozy Christmas | Book Tag

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Happy Bookmas Day Eight! Today, I thought it would be fun to do the Cozy Christmas book tag. I believe this tag was created by a YouTuber, but I’m unsure who the original creator is. The tag features some fun holiday-themed bookish questions, and I had such a great time answering them.


I own many books that I personally think are beautiful, but right now, The Stars Are Dying by Chloe C. Peñaranda— a recent addition to my collection— has to be the prettiest. The crazy thing is that it isn’t even a special edition, so it wasn’t too expensive. Yet, it’s absolutely stunning!


Yes! I will 100% pay (probably too much) to get a gorgeous copy of a book I love or think I’m going to give 5 stars.


I decided to fully embrace the Christmas spirit and create a red-and-green book stack!


I have to go with Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Not only does it perfectly embody everything about the holidays, but it’s also my all-time favorite story.
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This year, my longest read was Eclipse, the third book in the Twilight saga. I tend to stay away from longer books because they intimidate me. However, being in my romantasy era has made reading longer books feel like a bit of a requirement!
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Please keep in mind that this is just my opinion. Reading is subjective, and so is cover artwork— we all have our own likes and dislikes. For this, I’m picking a series I read this year, The Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver. I own all the traditionally published editions, but I don’t like the covers at all. I think the ones with actual people on them are my favorite, which I know that’s an unpopular opinion!
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For this question, I’m going with a holiday horror novella I read last year called Secret Santa. It was my first-ever holiday horror book. It’s kind of cheesy, but still a fun, dark story set at Christmas.
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Besides my favorite book (see question 4), which I reread every year, I’d say The Afterlife of Holly Chase. It’s a Christmas Carol retelling (no shocker there), and such a good YA spin on the classic story. I’ve been rereading it during the holiday season for the past few years, and the ending always warms my heart.
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I hope you enjoyed this book tag! Feel free to share your answers in the comments below. Don’t forget to hit the follow button so you can stay up-to-date whenever there’s a new post.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Books I Couldn’t Finish | 2024 DNFs

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Happy Bookmas Day Seven! I can’t believe we’re already a week into Bookmas. Today, I’m talking about the books I DNFed this year. Honestly, I didn’t DNF many books this year, which I’m very happy about! Still, there were a few that I just couldn’t get through.



Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner
I got about halfway through this book before I had to stop reading. It’s an adult queer romance where a divorced woman falls for one of her daughter’s college friends. The plot sounded interesting, but I wasn’t a fan of the characters. Also, the way they both handled the situation wasn’t great. Both the friend and the mom seemed to show little care for how the daughter might feel about their relationship.



Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
This is a mystery thriller that I’ve heard nothing but good things about. However, I didn’t know before starting it that it comes with a trigger warning for child abuse. Let me just say—that’s a hard no for me. I can handle mentions, but I can’t deal with scenes where it’s described or a central part of the story. Unfortunately, the first few chapters were just too much for me, and I had to DNF for that reason alone.



Never by Jessa Hastings
I’ll be completely honest—this was a cover buy. Let me keep this short and to the point: the chapters were too long, the story was boring, and I was totally wrong in thinking this book would be spicy. Also, I hate Peter Pan, so why I thought I’d enjoy a retelling is beyond me!



A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft
I had such high hopes for this book because it sounded so good. But calling it a romantasy is a bit of a stretch. I would categorize it as a fantasy with some mystery thrown in. I got 40% in and was still waiting for the romance. Unfortunately, the mystery wasn’t compelling, and the story as a whole just didn’t hold my interest.



The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
This one hurt to DNF because it’s so popular. However, I felt like the story dragged and just wasn’t capturing my attention. I was going to push through it, but that plan went out the window when the main character’s jerk of an ex referred to her as “Bunny.” Maybe hearing it once would’ve been okay, but every time she thought of him, that nickname came up. I couldn’t handle it—for obvious reasons (my amazing husband calls me Bunny, hence Book With Bunny).
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So, there you have it—my DNFs of 2024! Even though I didn’t DNF many books this year, there are still a lot of books I’ve started but haven’t yet finished. Leave me a comment and let me know: are you pro- or anti-DNFing? Don’t forget to come back every day for more Bookmas content, or hit the follow button so you never miss a post!

Leaving Goodreads In 2025!

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Happy Bookmas Day Six! Today, I’ll be sharing why I’m officially leaving Goodreads in 2025—or at least, mostly leaving. There are several reasons behind my decision to step away from the popular reading tracker and personal library site, but here are the main ones.

Amazon
I don’t love that Goodreads is owned by Amazon. There’s so much about the company that I don’t agree with. While I can’t completely cut ties with Amazon (it’s often the only viable option for many indie authors), this felt like one small way for me to show less support for the company.

Outdated Features
Compared to other book-tracking platforms, Goodreads feels outdated. Its interface looks clunky, and the features are limited. Forums aren’t widely utilized, the giveaways don’t appeal to me, and aside from adding books to your shelves and tracking your reading, there’s not much else to do. It just doesn’t feel engaging.

Recommendations
I’ve found Goodreads’ recommendations underwhelming and heavily skewed toward popular titles. Their “Most Read” lists and personalized recommendations almost always spotlight the same mainstream books. And don’t even get me started on the Goodreads Choice Awards! It’s purely a popularity contest. I’ve even heard some readers speculate that publishers pay to get their books nominated. Some winners and nominees just don’t make sense to me.


So, what’s next? Moving forward, I’ll be using StoryGraph to track my reading—and I’ve been loving it so far! Not only is it women-owned, but it also offers so many fantastic features. You can still set a reading goal and join an interactive challenges. Plus, when you add a book, you can mark whether or not you own it. One of my favorite features is half-star ratings, which Goodreads still doesn’t support.

StoryGraph also provides amazing stats, like your most-read authors and fun pie charts about your reading habits. The only downside is that its database isn’t as extensive as Goodreads’. That said, I haven’t run into a single book I couldn’t find yet!

Let me know in the comments how you track your reading! If you’re on StoryGraph, feel free to friend me—my username is BooksWithBunny. The only thing I’ll keep up with on Goodreads is their yearly Goodreads Choice Awards, purely because if I didn’t, I’d probably have major FOMO! And before you go, don’t forget to follow the blog so you’ll be notified whenever I post something new.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

The Nightmare Before Kissmas | Book Review

About The Book
Nicholas “Coal” Claus, heir to Christmas, finds himself stuck in a PR-driven holiday spectacle, including an arranged marriage to Iris, the Easter Princess. Things spiral when Coal’s mysterious one-night fling, Hex, the Prince of Halloween, becomes his rival in a competition for her hand. Amid chaos, forbidden chemistry, and holiday drama.
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My Rating


I had high hopes for this book, especially since people compared it to Red, White & Royal Blue and The Nightmare Before Christmas. While I haven’t read Red, White & Royal Blue, this felt like how I imagine that book would be. Unfortunately, I didn’t get much of a The Nightmare Before Christmas vibe—it’s more of a reimagining than a retelling.

The story is a fun M/M romance with a bit of a marriage-of-convenience twist (but not with who you’d expect). The main trope is forced proximity, which was enjoyable, but I struggled with the main character, Coal, the Prince of Christmas. He’s supposed to be rebellious and carefree, but he came off more as a sensitive prankster. The author seemed to want him to be emotionally closed-off, but he didn’t come across that way to me at all.

On the other hand, I really liked Hex, the Prince of Halloween. He’s serious but has a playful side that made him really interesting. Honestly, I think the story would’ve worked better from his point of view—or, even better, a dual perspective. Coal’s narration didn’t quite do it for me, and I think seeing Hex’s side would’ve added more depth to the romance.

“Ah-ah, no arguing, Christmas Prince. You are the one who sought me out for Halloween’s undeniable better qualities.”

One part I really loved was Coal’s relationship with his brother Kris and their friend Iris. The sibling dynamic between the three of them was one of my favorite parts of the book. I do wish we got to know Iris a bit better, but the three of them shared such great moments. Honestly, their friendship and banter was probably my favorite aspect of the book. It even topped the romance for me.

As for the plot—it was fine but nothing special. It felt a bit too long in places, and I was hoping for a more standout story. That said, the world-building was really well done. The author took the essence of The Nightmare Before Christmas and made it their own, which I thought was very creative. However, keep in mind that it might not give you those nostalgic Nightmare Before Christmas feelings.

Overall, it wasn’t a bad book, but it didn’t wow me either. I wanted more from the characters, the story, and especially the banter. And yes, if you’ve read any of my book reviews before, you know that me wanting more banter is a crazy thing to say. Still, if you’re looking for a queer holiday romance with a fantasy setting, it’s worth checking out. Just don’t go in with too many expectations either way.

In the comments, let me know if you watch The Nightmare Before Christmas at Halloween or Christmas. Don’t forget to hit the follow button so you can stay updated on book reviews and other bookish posts!

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Holiday Books | KU Edition

Hi Friends,
Happy Bookmas Day Four! Today, I’m sharing a post all about new holiday book releases! I could easily tell you about the many amazing traditionally published holiday books that have recently come out. Or, I could tell you about just as many that are set to be released this winter. But today, I want to focus on supporting indie authors, instead. So, here are some holiday releases I’m excited to dive into this winter—all of which are available with a Kindle Unlimited subscription. Let’s show our love for indie authors!



Santa’s Coming by Serena Pier
Released: October 24, 2024
This is the first book in a series of novellas, and it’s a single mom romance—definitely not something I usually read. It features an instant-connection, strangers-to-lovers holiday romance with playful banter and plenty of Santa role-playing. And yes, it’s spicy! I think this will be a quick, steamy read that I’ll absolutely love.



Pine Creek Lodge by Lynette McCornan
Released: November 10, 2024
First off, the cover of this book is stunning, which immediately caught my attention. But when I found out it’s a sapphic Christmas romance, I knew I had to add it to my TBR. The tropes include rich-meets-poor, forced proximity, and (I believe) grumpy-sunshine vibes. I can’t wait to dive into this one!



When the Fake Snow Falls by Heather Garvin
Released: November 15, 2024
I love a good old-fashioned fake dating story, and when you add winter magic into the mix, you’ve got the makings of an amazing read. In this book, Chase enlists Candace to be his fake girlfriend for the holidays. There’s witty banter, an open-door romance, and while it’s a slow burn (not my favorite), it ticks off so many of my favorite romance trope boxes that I’m sure I’ll enjoy it!



Naughty Or Nice by Sophie Snow
Released: November 19, 2024
This holiday novella was one I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of! It features some of my favorite tropes, including age gap, small-town romance, and—yes—a Santa kink. At under 200 pages, it’s quick and spicy. Oh, and the male love interest? He’s her best friend’s uncle. Could this plot get any better?


In the comments, let me know if you’ve read any of these books, or if you’ve downloaded any of them to your Kindle library. There are so many more indie/KU romances I could recommend, so like this post if you want to see a part two. Don’t forget to show your support for my blog by hitting the follow button!

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny