I had an ambitious December tbr and a lackluster December reading month, hahaha. We were super busy, and it took every inch of brain capacity to function day to day. So, here’s my December 2025 wrap up.
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store

Synopsis:
When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can’t understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues… she just needs someone to help her out.
Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah, is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he’s been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help!
Hazel didn’t go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells…
My Rating: 3/5
My Full Review: https://wildwoodreads.com/2025/12/22/the-cinnamon-bun-book-store-review/
The Christmas Tree Farm

Synopsis:
Kira North hates Christmas. Which is unfortunate since she just bought a Christmas tree farm in a town that’s too cute for its own good.
Bennett Ellis is on vacation in Dream Harbor trying to take a break from both his life and his constant desire to fix things.
But somehow fate finds Ben trapped by a blanket of snow at Kira’s farm, and, despite her Grinchiest first impressions, with the glow of the fairy lights twinkling in the trees, and the promise of a warming hot chocolate, maybe, just maybe, these two lost souls will have a Christmas they’ll remember forever…
My Rating: 4/5
My Full Review: Coming Soon
Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

Synopsis:
Yumi has spent her entire life in strict obedience, granting her the power to summon the spirits that bestow vital aid upon her society—but she longs for even a single day as a normal person. Painter patrols the dark streets dreaming of being a hero—a goal that has led to nothing but heartache and isolation, leaving him always on the outside looking in. In their own ways, both of them face the world alone.
Suddenly flung together, Yumi and Painter must strive to right the wrongs in both their lives, reconciling their past and present while maintaining the precarious balance of each of their worlds. If they cannot unravel the mystery of what brought them together before it’s too late, they risk forever losing not only the bond growing between them, but the very worlds they’ve always struggled to protect.
My Rating: 4/5
My Full Review: Coming Soon
DNFS
The Wolf of Oren-yaro
The Way of Shadows
So that’s my December 2025 wrap up. How was your reading month?
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I have those Laurie Gilmore books on my TBR. I read 4 books in December and had one DNF. Happy new year!
I meant to read The Christmas Tree Farm this month, but time got away from me. Happy New Year! 🙂
Happy New Year!
I’ve not had the best reading month to be honest. Very slow and too much going on in other areas. Hope you have a lovely happy new year.
Lynn 😀
I totally get that!