It is hard to believe that 2026 is here! For this month and next month, I’m going to share my top 25 romance reads from 2025 in no particular order. Happy reading in 2026.

Book People by Jacie Asheden – stand-alone – Spice Level 3/5.

Chase Lovett Wants Me by Helena Hunting – first in Tilson University series - Spice Level 3/5.

Rose in Chains by Julie Soto – first in series – Spice Level 2/5.

Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey – third in Big Shots series – Spice Level 4/5.

Left of Forever by Tarah Dewitt – second in Spunes, OR series – Spice Level 3/5.

First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison – first in series – Spice Level 3/5.

Play Along by Liz Tomforde – fourth in Windy City series – Spice Level 3/5.

The Outsider by Maisey Yates – part of Four Corners Ranch series - Spice Level 3/5

Sheild of Sparrows by Devney Perry – first in series - Spice Level 3/5.

Made for Each Other by Lynn Painter – stand-alone – Spice Level 3/5.

Let’s Make a Scene by Laura Wood - stand-alone – Spice Level 3/5.

Beg, Borrow or Steal by Sarah Adams – third in When in Rome, Ky series – Spice Level 3/5.