Here are my 5‑star ARC reads from 2025 — a year absolutely overflowing with swoony, closed‑door romance. These stories gave me all the chemistry, all the heart‑fluttering tension, and all the emotional payoff without ever stepping over the line. If you’re looking for romances that feel tender, uplifting, and deeply satisfying, these are the ones that stole my heart this year.
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Sophie Toovey 