I have had this book on my kindle for more time than I want to admit. I have read a couple of BN books and am a member of her FB book group. The love members share for her back list made me crave to start the list. I really wanted to read a Christmas book but several members said to start with her Silver Springs series. I am happy I took that advice.

Cora (love the name) finds her way to Silver Springs, CA after learning of an open teaching position at a local boys ranch. What the owner, Aiyana, and her adopted grown son, Eli, don’t realize she is the daughter Aiyana gave up almost 30 years ago.

As Cora wrestles with how to tell Aiyana who she is she is falling in love with Eli. Eli has a past that has made falling in love a desire he never wanted until now.

This was a page turner that I didn’t want to put down. The twist was mind blowing and I’m still in shock. I will definitely be reading the second book soon.

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A short heart pounding read that makes you feel empathy for the bad guy.

Paige is a contract killer and runs into a speed bump when the target’s young daughter is at the residence. Paige knew what she should have done but didn’t. As Paige is given one more chance her ex-husband sends her a cryptic text. Now Paige is unsure what lies in her future.

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A sweet read that reminds us life moves forward after devastating events. 

Molly has moved on from being left at the altar by helping run a local Amish inn. When the owner has a medical emergency she asks her nephew, Aaron, to come help. 

Aaron has been raising his small daughter alone after the death of his wife. He views moving to help his aunt as a good change. He hopes to settle in and be left alone to run the inn and raise his daughter but his aunt has more she wants to accomplish. 

This is the 8th book in the Brides of Lost Creek. I had no issues reading as a standalone. 

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2025 Cozy Mystery Book Challenge and Alphabet Author Challenge

My last 2 to share from 2025. As you can see I didn’t complete any of my challenges and that is ok. It was fun while trying.

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2025 Published Year Challenge

For me, this is the hardest challenge I try.

L Library
KO Kindle Owned
O Physical Owned
EL E-library (Libby/Overdrive/Hoopla)
AB Audiobook
KU Kindle Unlimited
NG NetGalley
ARC Advanced Reader Copy

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L  Library

KO  Kindle Owned

O  Physical Owned

EL  E-library (Libby/Overdrive/Hoopla)

AB  Audiobook 

KU  Kindle Unlimited 

NG NetGalley

ARC Advanced Reader Copy 

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2025 States Challenge

This challenge is always fun but hard. Some states are not as readily represented as others. Could 2026 be the year that I complete the states?

L  Library

KO  Kindle Owned

O  Physical Owned

EL  E-library (Libby/Overdrive/Hoopla)

AB  Audiobook 

KU  Kindle Unlimited 

NG NetGalley

ARC Advanced Reader Copy 

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As promised 2025 Alphabet Challenge. This was not completed but I did get a few letters I normally don’t. I hope 2026 is my year to complete it.

L  Library

KO  Kindle Owned

O  Physical Owned

EL  E-library (Libby/Overdrive/Hoopla)

AB  Audiobook 

KU  Kindle Unlimited 

NG NetGalley

ARC Advanced Reader Copy 

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December Wrap Up 🎄🎂

13 books total, 0 DNF

L  Library

KO  Kindle Owned

O  Physical Owned

EL  E-library (Libby/Overdrive/Hoopla)

AB  Audiobook 

KU  Kindle Unlimited 

NG NetGalley

ARC Advanced Reader Copy 

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This was a different Amish book than I’ve read before. I enjoyed the story and the differences than my typical Amish read.

After the death of his wife in Paraguay, Aaron has returned to Delaware with his daughter. He is running from grief and a church he doesn’t agree with regarding their beliefs. He is unsure of where he should settle and what he should do for work. He is sure that he never wants to live again or belong to a church that dictates his life.

Willa is a headstrong and impulsive Amish woman. Willa watches Aaron leave his daughter in the car as he starts a new job helping with the addition on the store. An infuriated Willa marches right outside to her future.

Can Willa and Aaron find common ground to make a life together?

This is the fifth book in a series. I didn’t realize that until I looked into the author. I had no trouble following along with the characters. I am interested in reading the series.

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