The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ The Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~this meme was inspired in part by ~ In My Mailbox~ It's a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.
Monday was the makeup field trip day for Little Boy's class to the local farm that we go to every year. I don't know what his deal was that day. He wasn't listening, and he wasn't being kind to one of his friends. After the farm, we came home to have lunch. Then the boys and I ran to pickup the consignment items that didn't sell. On the way home from that, I picked up my prescription. Big Girl had pitching practice. Tuesday, I had my annual physical with my GP. I had to wake up early to go to that. All of my numbers look good except one of my cholesterol numbers. No surprise that I need to diet and exercise. Which I've already lost 8 pounds, so I'm trying. Holiday season is quickly approaching though, and that's going to be hard with so many events and parties. The kids were finished with their school work by the time I got home. Husband helped Big Boy, and Big Girl is pretty independent on her work. We went to my parents for a few hours after that, and then we did grocery pickup on the way home. The Big Kids had martial arts. Wednesday was a normal school day. We are breaking from Big Boy's one on one baseball lessons at least until after Christmas. Thursday, we have been going to the park pretty regularly on Thursdays, but we didn't have anything planned this week. And personally, I needed the downtime. We did the school work necessary. And then the Big Kids had martial arts again. Belt testing has been scheduled, so we know how long they have to work on their forms and material. Friday was a struggle for Big Boy. He just wasn't in the mood for school all day. Thankfully, there was no fussing about it. He just moved at a snail's pace all day. Saturday, I put the Christmas music on and cleaned house. I don't decorate until at least the week of Thanksgiving, but music is fair game--especially because Husband created a Christmas album of original songs. If you're interested, you can find it here on YouTube Music.
Monday: Review of Against a Crescent Storm (The Balkan Legends, # 3) by AL Sowards (4 Stars)
Tuesday: Ten Random Books on My 2025 TBR List
Thursday: Review of Lacey's Story: A Puppy Tale by W Bruce Cameron (4 Stars)
Friday: Homeschool Friday - Juniper's Christmas by Eoin Colfer (3 Stars)
Monday: Review of Threaded Lies (Tangled Hearts, # 1) by K. Bromberg
Tuesday: Top Ten Tuesday?
Wednesday: Can't Wait Wednesday?
Thursday: Review of Red Queen (Red Queen, # 1) by Victoria Aveyard
Friday: Homeschool Friday - Go and Do Likewise
The Wicked and the Damned (Dark Inheritance Trilogy, # 2)
By: Rebecca Robinson
Expected Publication: February 24, 2026 by Solstice Books
416 pages
Genre: Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--In the exhilarating second romantasy novel in Rebecca Robinson’s Dark Inheritance Trilogy, a fiery couple forced apart must navigate a deadly maze of politics and power to reunite across a continent at war.Torn from her husband Reid’s arms and dragged back to her homeland in chains, Vaasa is no longer a ruler, but a political pawn. Now under the control of Ozik—a cunning Zetyr witch with a stranglehold on her magic—she faces annulment, forced betrothal, and a kingdom that no longer feels like her own. As Ozik’s machinations aim to install himself as the true power behind the Asteryan throne, Vaasa is forced to take part in his game.
Meanwhile, across the continent, Reid is done playing politics. But waging war is never simple, and a soldier’s fury cannot stand up against Icruria’s bureaucracy. With allies fading and time slipping away, Reid may have no choice but to infiltrate Asterya on his own to find the woman he loves and bring her home.
As Vaasa’s magic begins to flare, she desperately seeks control, even if Ozik is the only one who can offer it. She then finds a cryptic final message from her mother about a precious missing necklace that might just be the answer to finally freeing her magic from Ozik. Yet when a ghost from Vaasa’s past reemerges among the suitors vying for her hand, escape might be within reach—but will it demand a betrayal that real love may not survive?
If You'll Have Me
By: Esther Hatch
Expected Publication: February 3, 2026 by Shadow Mountain Publishing
320 pages
Genre: Adult, Historical Fiction
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--A lady desperately seeking freedom. A prosperous younger man. An unexpected connection.Anna Atwood returns to Breckenridge, where she spent one blissful summer as a young woman. This time, though, she comes to the quaint town as a penniless spinster with a single hope: to build a life free from the constraints her father’s death put on her and free from the persistent suitor Mr. Green, whose plans for marriage are Anna’s worst nightmare. When she runs into David Tate, the boy she knew from that memorable summer, she finds he has grown into a confident and striking man. As they rekindle their friendship, David offers her warmth and protection in the moment she needs it most—when Mr. Green appears in town and threatens to destroy Anna’s carefully laid plans.
David Tate remembers Anna as the spirited woman who once brought light into his dark childhood. Now a man of means, he has a promising future, if he can withstand the powerful Lord Murphy—a man whose menacing hold on the town he owns is surpassed only by his relentless hold on David’s life. When David meets Anna again, he realizes he has a chance to save her from Mr. Green’s schemes, even if it means putting David in danger of Lord Murphy’s wrath and revealing David’s deepest secrets.
In a moment of desperation, David and Anna agree to a proposal of convenience to provide the safety they both need. But as their attraction ignites, the looming dangers from Lord Murphy and Mr. Green threaten to destroy their budding happiness.
The Duke's Sacred Vow
By: Isabel Jacobs
Expected Publication: September 25, 2025 by Grace Romance
262 pages
Genre: Adult, Historical Fiction
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Goodreads description--Betrayed by her betrothed, she flees to a stranger. Haunted by his past, he offers salvation. Can two wounded souls find healing in each other?A wronged debutante and a disillusioned duke enter into a marriage of convenience—only to discover that trust, grace, and healing can grow even from the ashes of betrayal.She needs to escape …
When Miss Annabel Ridley learns of her fiancé’s shocking betrayal, she knows she cannot proceed with the match—even if it means defying her father’s wishes and igniting scandal. Trapped between duty and danger, she flees to the one man powerful enough to help her—the Duke of Halmesbury, a stranger with a formidable reputation … and a surprising offer.He needs to make amends …
Philip Markham, Duke of Halmesbury, has spent years hiding from heartache and mistakes he cannot undo. When a determined young woman arrives on his doorstep, desperate and brave, he sees an opportunity to do one thing right. He proposes a marriage of convenience to protect her—but as they draw closer, he finds himself yearning for more.Can two hearts bound by necessity learn to love—and find peace in the providence neither dared to hope for?
As old wounds resurface and secrets come to light, Annabel and Philip must learn to trust one another—and to believe that sometimes, the most unexpected unions are those most touched by grace.
The Duke’s Sacred Vow is the moving first novel in the Brides of the Regency series by Isabel Jacobs. If you enjoy noble heroes, courageous heroines, and stories of romance woven with faith and emotional depth, then you will be captivated by this heartfelt tale of love, trust, and quiet redemption.
That's it for my shelves and recaps of my past and upcoming week. What did you add to your shelves this week? Any bookish news you want to talk about? Let me know!
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