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 onesContinueContinue reading “5 star ARC reads from 2025”
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Books that captured my heart in 2025
I’ve read just over 100 books this year and here are some of my hand-picked favourites. Note: Yellowstone Heart Song and The Geographer’s Map to Romance aren’t technically closed door. They each have one intimate scene which I feel is mild, discreet and comfortable for a low-spice reader. But if you want 100% closed doorContinueContinue reading “Books that captured my heart in 2025”
Sophie Toovey 