Welcome to my annual 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!
If you’re new to this – here’s how it works:
1. Each day from December 1 through December 12 I will put up a new giveaway HERE on my website with instructions on how to enter, a detailed description of the prize, and some stuff about the book or series. Each giveaway is different and each has ONE WINNER. MY GIVEAWAYS ARE ALWAYS OPEN INTERNATIONAL
2. Each giveaway runs UNTIL DECEMBER 13.
3. Winners are CHOSEN and NOTIFIED on December 14. I will be notifying winners USING THE EMAIL USED TO COMMENT ON THIS BLOG – and all winners will BE LISTED AT THE TOP OF EACH GIVEAWAY POST HERE ON MY WEBSITE on December 14.
4. Winners have 24 hours to respond, then another winner will be chosen.
5. ALL PRIZES WILL BE MAILED ON DECEMBER 15. If I’m waiting on a winner to respond and they miss the December 15 mail date, that prize will be mailed when I get around to it. I live in the middle of nowhere so a trip to the post office is a “thing” for me. 🙂 So make sure you’re checking for winners on the 14th.
6. I will send newsletters announcing giveaways on December 1, December 6, December 12, and a Winner newsletter on December 14. I NEVER send this many newsletters in a month so sorry if that feels spammy.
7. You can also FOLLOW MY BLOG. I will also make a blog post HERE announcing ALL WINNERS on the 14th. If you want to follow this blog there will be a form at the bottom of each post to do that. Then you get an email when I POST HERE. I don’t do that often – December is the exception because of the 12 Days and my yearly “Wrap-up” post.
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THAT’S IT! I HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY THIS!
All prizes this year are self-care book boxes filled with holiday and luxury items
NOW LET’S GET ON TO THE FIRST GIVEAWAY!
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NOW LET’S GET ON TO THE NEXT GIVEAWAY!
IN EACH POST I WILL HIGHLIGHT A BOOK
THIS BASKET IS LOADED WITH FOUR BOOKS SO I WILL HIGHLIGHT EACH ONE!
TODAY’S BOOKS ARE ALL STANDALONES!
TWISTED & SPICY, ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS, FORCED PROXIMITY, POLY MMFM, POLY MFM, POLY MMF
YOU GET THESE THREE BOOKS PLUS A COPY OF MY NEW SPICY PNR FANTASY WHY-CHOOSE THAT RELEASED LAST MONTH CALLED “THE STAR WE SHARE“.
DESCRIPTION
THE FIRST BOOK IN THE BASKET IS THE STAR WE SHARE – A FUN ROMP THROUGH A SEX MAZE
I woke up in jail with three men fighting over who gets to claim me—and none of them are even human. Number One is a leather-clad demigod with a belt that does more than hold up his jeans. Number Two is a rogue secret agent with a habit of giving orders like he expects to be obeyed. Number Three is a flirty charmer who’s convinced I’m his soulmate.
Apparently, I’m part of some ancient prophecy—the missing piece in a divine war. The gods want me back, the Titans want me gone, and these three lunatics are stuck with me in a death-trap labyrinth. To escape, we’ll need to unlock our shared powers. Together.
THE STAR WE SHARE is a high-heat, fast-burn why-choose romance where Greek gods meet modern spice. Expect sharp banter, mythic danger, and a maze full of magic, mayhem, and multiple happily-ever-afters.
Inside the pages you’ll find:
Why Choose
Enemies to Lovers
Fated Mates
Hidden Identity
Forced Proximity
Touch Her and Die
Ancient Gods and Goddesses
Quest/Labyrinth Adventure
Power Dynamics
Fantasy Spice
Found Family
Cursed Artifacts
Full Cast Audiobook performed by:
Isabella Turner, James Cassidy, Sebastian Grove, Jarmin Day
DESCRIPTION
DARK-DARK ROMANCE!
THE SECOND BOOK IN THE BASKET IS THREE, TWO, ONE – THIS BOOK WILL FUCK YOU UP AND YOU WILL NEVER FORGET IT.
THREE, TWO, ONE
ONE GIRL
Battered, barefoot, and huddled under a bookstore awning in the pouring rain, Blue only knows one thing. After fifteen months of captivity, finally… she is free.
TWO FRIENDS
Self-made millionaires JD and Ark are not out to save anyone when they stumble upon a wet and shivering girl one early Sunday morning. But when you sell sex for a living and salvation rings your bell… you answer the call.
THREE SOULMATES
After years of searching, love lifts the veil of darkness, and three people—with three very big secrets—find themselves bound together in a relationship that defies the odds.
Or does it?
Love. Lust. Sex.
This trinity might be perfection… but not everything should come in threes.
WARNING: This is a STANDALONE non-traditional M/F/M ROMANCE with a non-traditional ending.
P.S. – While I would NOT call 321 a “holiday book” it does take place at Christmas. 🙂
STANDALONE BOOK!
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NARRATED BY AVA ERICKSON AND SEBASTIAN YORK!
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DESCRIPTION
THE THIRD BOOK IN THE BASKET IS IN TO HER – YOU COME FOR THE SPICE, YOU STAY FOR THE ENDING…
When AJ and Logan walked into Yvette Nightingale’s bar they didn’t expect to be there long. They certainly didn’t expect to be dancing with her, or having sex with her, or spending the night with her after getting snowed in at her mountain top bar.
Because they were sent there to kill her.
Not fall for her.
Not feel sorry for her.
Not want to take care of her, or protect her, or be in to her.
But sometimes people enter your life for a reason. Sometimes they even enter at the very moment you need them most. And Yvette Nightingale needs AJ and Logan.
She needs them even more than they need her.
In To Her is 320 pages of dirty smut, fantasy scenes with erotic toys, MFM and MMF ménage, and an angst-y HEA that will leave you guessing until the very last page. (This is not a love triangle).
CHECK OUT AN AUDIO SAMPLE FROM TEDDY HAMILTON!
BUT BEWARE – THIS SAMPLE IS NOT SAFE FOR KIDS!
THIS VIDEO WAS FOR 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS FROM A FEW YEARS AGO – SO THE PRIZE IMAGE BELOW IN THE VID IS NOT CORRECT. THE REAL PRIZE IS BELOW
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DESCRIPTIONS
THE FOURTH BOOK IN THE BASKET IS LOVING DARK MEN – THE TWIST IN THIS STORY WILL BLOW YOUR MIND EVEN MORE THAN THE FMC BLOWS HER MEN…
READ FOR FREE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED!
A man lures a woman into the woods.
Another ruins the life of his best friend.
And yet another strings them along like puppets.
Dark men.
They are intriguing, and charming, and powerful.
They are changing the world.
They are changing themselves.
They are playing with lust, and love, and fear, and loathing.
Addicted to each other, to their secret, to the seduction, to the sex.
It’s a crash in the making.
And yes, it’s on purpose.
These men are dark.
And this is the messy story of how Nova Ryan loves them.
Loving Dark Men is a seductive romantic thriller that will have you turning pages well past your bedtime. A standalone book by New York Times bestselling author, JA Huss.
LISTEN TO THE LOVING DARK MEN AUDIOBOOK TEASER!
AUDIOBOOK is Whispersynced on AMAZON and available at AUDIBLE.
NARRATED BY DEISREE KETCHUM AND JAMES CAVENAUGH
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GIVEAWAY #12
SPICY STANDALONE MEGA GRAND PRIZE GIFT BASKET
WHAT’S IN THE SPICY STANDALONE GIFT SET!
- Signed Copy of 321
- Signed Copy of Into Her
- Signed Copy of Loving Dark Men
- Signed Copy of The Star We Share
- Book Review Checklist Notepad
- Tokyo Milk “Make Me Blush” Salt Soak
- Tokyo Milk “Dead Sexy” Shower Gel
- Tokyo Milk “Honey & the Moon” Shower Gel
- Tokyo Milk “Gin & Rosewater” Shower Gel
- Tokyo Milk “Let Them Eat Cake” Candle Tin
- Tokyo Milk “Just Because” Soap
- Fuzzy Socks!
- Organic Cotton Tea Towel
- Lovely Wicker Basket
- 2026 JA Huss Swag Bag (Sticker Sheet, Sticker, Lip Balm, Pen, Drawstring Bag)
AND HERE’S HOW TO ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S GIFT SET!
ALL GIVEAWAYS ARE ALWAYS OPEN INTERNATIONAL!
(1) COMMENT HERE on the blog (below) and tell me –
WHAT ARE YOUR FINAL THOUGHTS ABOUT 2025?
HELPFUL TIP – SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN THE PAGE TO COMMENT!
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MY ANSWER
2025 was an INSANE year for me. Change from top to bottom. Sold my ranch, traveled the mountain west in an RV with my dogs, settled in a brand new state, wrote… lots of books.
3 Mafia Romances (Full-length books – They start releasing in April 2026)
5 Hot and Fucked-Up MC/Biker Romances (Novellas – They start releasing in February 2026)
4 Truckerpacolypse Grid-Down novellas (pen name)
AND
MY DARK & SPICY COMPLETELY DEBAUCHED, EROTIC CHRISTMAS STORY THAT RELEASES TODAY!
DID YOU SEE THIS?
50,000 OF THE MOST FUCKED-UP WORDS YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN…
TRIPLE XMAS
ScarletSins
Check here if you agree to be spanked. Hell yes.
Check here if you agree to CNC. Hell no.
This is my life. 100 questions about my most intimate fantasies, then a checklist about which of them I’ll agree to.
Why am I doing this?
Why the hell do you think?
Money.
I need it.
The Seventy-Fifth Annual Triple Xmas Auction starts in three hours and I’ve got a price on my head.
Let’s f-ing go.
Watcher
Check here if you’ve been watching her. For months.
Check here if you rigged the auction. Obviously.
This girl is my obsession. I know every word she’s written. Every fantasy she’s afraid to live. Every desperate choice that led her here.
Why am I doing this?
Because she’s mine.
She just doesn’t know it yet.
The Seventy-Fifth Annual Triple Xmas Auction starts in three hours and I’ve already won.
Let the games begin.
A dark Christmas romance where the monster gets the girl.
Triple Xmas is fiction. It depicts fantasies that would be harmful, illegal, and traumatic in real life. This author trusts readers to distinguish between fictional exploration and real-world ethics. Read responsibly. Hydrate. Touch grass occasionally.
A Guide for the Delightfully Unhinged
THE NAUGHTY LIST
Stalking & Surveillance
Murder
Drugging/Sedation
Memory Blackouts
Total Power Exchange
Trauma Bonding
Gaslighting
Financial Coercion
Chase Scene
Forced Proximity
Age Gap
Grief & Parental Loss
Self-Worth Struggle Sessions
Possessive/Obsessive Hero
GET TRIPLE XMAS
BTW – THERE ARE SIX FUN WAYS TO STAY IN TOUCH with me.
ONE – I just got myself a TIKTOK ACCOUNT! yes, I know, I know. I’m years behind the times. I just really don’t like socials and I didn’t want a new one. But I finally took the plunge.
AND I WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU FOLLOWED ME ON TIKTOK!
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TWO – FOLLOW THIS BLOG – FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW and you will be notified via email whenever I put up a new blog post. I usually do this about once a month unless I’m having a cover reveal, or a new release, or something special like this 12 Days of Giveaways. This is not a newsletter list. It’s ONLY tied to BLOG POSTS.
THREE – JOIN MY NEWSLETTER – you will get an email when I send a newsletter. I don’t send very many. Maybe once a month unless I’m up to something special. But you will NOT be notified of blog posts. DON’T FORGET TO CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL or it won’t sign you up.
FOUR – or if you don’t like to get emails – YOU CAN JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP. This is where I hang out on the daily. We’ve got a nice group going with ZERO DRAMA. And if you ever have a question about something, you can tag me in there and I’ll answer you. I’m literally in there all day, every day.
FIVE – If you like more personal things, then my Instagram is the place to be. This is where I post everyday stories about my writer life.
SIX – All my books release early on Patreon before they release to the public. YOU CAN CHECK OUT MY PATREON HERE.
I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY AND NEW YEAR.
Stay calm, stay safe, and let’s have a great 2026!
WINNERS FOR ALL GIVEAWAYS will be chosen on December 14 and announced on my blog and in my newsletter. All gifts will be mailed on December 15th with priority mail, so hopefully you get them before the big day. ALL MY GIVEAWAYS ARE ALWAYS OPEN INTERNATIONAL.
277 Responses
2025 has been a really tough year overall. Probably one of my roughest yet but powered through with help of loved ones.
My final thoughts on this year is it’s been a rough one both personally and in the world in general, but I hope that the next year will be kinder and that I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve accomplished this year, despite the hardships.
It’s been an interesting year! Made some new online friends that are amazing! Will end the year very happy as I’ll be visiting my family for the first time in 5 years! Super excited to spend Christmas with them!
2025 has been fairly rough one for me. A lot of things that were out of my control, unfortunately, didn’t go in my favor. I will focus on the positives though! My family and I are in good health and one of my dogs is turning 17 tomorrow (13 years together since being adopted).
2025 was a crazy year, but aren’t they always?
Started off great accomplishing my yearly goals then… BAMM.. MIL passed away and my BF isn’t taking it well. Changed our life completely.
Here is 2026! Haha
This has been a fulfilling year for me. Checked a couple of things off my bucket list and have made positive moves at work. 2025 was a good year for me.
Another year with surgery and health issues. Hopefully 2026 I get a surgery I actually want and not have to get.
It has been a year, but I am thankful for the friendships I’ve made, the love that has carried on and for waking up each morning 💕
2025 was another health let down for me. A specialist tried several different meds and surgical procedures on me and it really only made things worse. I decided to just give up lol ill deal with symptoms as they come and hope for the best. My iron has also been crazy low this year and I’ve had to do infusions. Im worn out.
Overall it was not a bad year. Had some real highs and some real lows but I wouldn’t change it for the world because I am happy with the direction life is taking me.
Can I erase it from existence?
My final thoughts on 2025 is that it can kiss m arse! 2025 had been more flighty and f’d off than my ex and that’s too much😂 here’s to 2026
I’m ready to see 2025 in the rear view mirror and start 2026 with a bang. 2025 wasn’t horrible but it wasn’t great. But I’m hoping that I take in consideration the mistakes of 2025 and move forward in a better frame of mind and not repeat the same shit.
Was really hoping I would be on the road to recovery now, I know my consultant said it would take about 6 months for me to feel like me, but I didn’t expect to be sat in a hospital with an infection when I was write this, just hope I can get home quick & get this year over & done with.
I’m ready to see 2025 in the rear view mirror and start 2026 with a bang. 2025 wasn’t horrible but it wasn’t great. But I’m hoping that I take in consideration the mistakes of 2025 and move forward in a better frame of mind and not repeat the same shit and stay positive.
2025 taught me that even the smallest steps forward still count. Here’s to closing the year with gratitude and opening the next with courage.
The best ending would be winning an amazing signed book from a fantastic author 🤔 😆
Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas!
Final thoughts on 2025.. The year started slow but as soon as March came, the year started to fly by. The year had many downs but many ups as well. Leaves me hopeful for 2026.
2025 has been crazy on all the levels. I’m ready for it to be done and looking for better in 2026.
It been a year that has me bogged down with grief after losing my mum but I know she would want us to rally and enjoy the festivities as she always did. So it’s been a hard year but we’re getting through it together.
2025 has been pretty shitty if I’m being honest. Really hoping for a reprieve in 2026.
You have had a crazy year! I hope you enjoy Christmas 🎄
This year has been a good one and I was reliefed by that because 2024 was just a chain of nightmares after another. I got to do great things professionally and had some great holidays. I also lost 17 kilos! Yay!
2025 can suck it… My chosen Mom passed away in March. My best old man dog, Thor, passed away in May. My son’s Dad and I had an embarrassing verbal altercation outside my son’s Marine Corp recruiter’s office where he yelled at me for a good 20 minutes about how he doesn’t think the child should join the Marines. And my child passed into adult without much to-do and fanfare. I’m glad it is almost over and am looking forward to starting fresh.
Final thoughts for 2025 are just that we made it! The year went fast but we survived. So thankful that my oldest got a possible once in a lifetime opportunity to play for the soccer Nationals in Denver and finished 2nd. My youngest is doing what he loves by being on the HS bass fishing team.
321 Is life changing!!!
2025 was a lot emotionally and physically, but I’m still here hoping for a better 2026
2025 was a big year. My son was married, new house new job and a baby.
2025 was a wild roller coaster ride…I never want to ride again. Not as bad as 2020 but freakin A can we get a break in 2026. Thank you for doing these. The prizes are always amazing and so fun to look at but the question really make me think and reflect and I am always surprised by my responses. I look forward to read more of what you have to offer in 2026. Merry Christmas and Happiest of New Years!
Hopeful. I feel like as I end the year and prepare for a new year the best thing is to be hopeful. Life is full of ups and downs, but I’m blessed with a good family and friends that can be counted on to help me up when things are down. That is the best gift life has to give and I try to be grateful every day.
Most of it was fantastic but falling a few days before Thanksgiving and breaking two ribs and getting a grade 3 spleen laceration put a damper on the year. The pain is awful and continues and will into at least the first month of 2026. So yeah, 2025 was not my finest year. Next year will shine in comparison
After today’s events that I have delt with, life is way to short! Check in with your loved ones because tomorrow is never promised.
Good riddance 2025. FDT. This motherfucker needs to go
My family has had ups & downs throughout the year but the best part was watching my oldest & youngest sons find love with great girls. Now all three of my children are in happy, healthy relationships and I’ve been building great bonds with the girls and they’ve been building bonds with each other.
We lost a few loved ones in 2025 and had a new arrival. We had to adjust to our new reality but we move on and have the faith that all are where that want to be. Wherever that is. It was a year of change, and new beginnings. That is life.:)
My final thoughts for 2025 are food riddance. It’s been an exhausting year of trials and barely hanging on. I’m ready for thr next year and getting back on track.
Rough one mentally but looking at it objectively hasn’t been bad jaut a lot to work through but do8ng it and moving on
Honestly I’m just ready for 2025 to be done and over with. It’s been a tough year. I’m going to stay positive and just pray that 2026 brings much more happiness and wealth to us all.
I’m grateful I got through the year without too much stress. Hoping to have a better 2026. ❤️💚❤️💚
2025 has been totally awful! Byt, I’m still here, still kicking… hopefully 2026 will be better!
2025 was tough for so many people around me as they faced and continue to face the unimaginable. I continue to be aware of how lucky we are to have things that should never be taken for granted like our health, home, friends and family. Sounds cliche until you lose one and then all of a sudden nothing else matters.
My final thoughts for 2025 are that my final year of working (I retire next year) has been a good one and I’ve learned a lot, meet and worked with some really awesome people and I believe I’ve been able to help others. (I’m in HR) I’m looking forward to the next chapter!
I can’t wait to read my new (preordered) book!!!!! Woooot!!
Thanks for doing this, Julie!
Goodbye 2025 ~ Let’s hope 2026 is a much better year.
2025 has had its ups and downs, more downs than up so hopefully the new year brings new opportunities!
2025 has been a roller coaster. I am hoping 2026 will be a much better year. Merry Christmas
This year was full of challenges good and bad but it’s wasn’t as bad as other years. I think it was an alright year.
2025 has been a whirlwind and after the news we got at work yesterday im sure 2026 will be as well but im ready for it!
I have been blessed with food & a home. With a healthy and happy family. Great kids & grandkids. My daughter’s first baby. Blessed to have found such an amazing lady that writes worlds of things unknown until she opens up my book world! I am just blessed!
My final thoughts for 2025 is that it’s been a pretty great year but I hope next year is better! I want to continue to be better and be a good mom
2025 has humbled me
2025 was not my friend . But I’m alive my kids are alive .and for that I’m greatful . Let’s see what 2026 brings our way
It’s been a painful year for me medically but I survived and hopefully 2026 will be much better.
Glad it will be over.
2025 was pretty stressful so I’m hoping 2026 is better.
I appreciate the chance to win these amazing prizes.
Not a year I would like to replicate… with my husband being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and me trying to not spiral out of control… 2025 can kiss my ass!
2025 was a rollercoaster. Lots of trips to CA to visit my mother-in-law who was in an assisted care facility. Visits to the financial planner to make sure there was going to be enough money to take care of her, but then she suddenly passed at the end of May. The trips turned into meetings with realtors, lawyers, financial planner, fixing up the house, getting it on the market, finalizing all the estate and trust stuff. Just a lot. Then the aftermath of the finality of it, that there’s never going to be another trip to CA to visit. This year has also been a lot of hurry up but wait, as I’m trying to figure out where to move to when the hubby retires, but he won’t nail down when that’s going to be. Meanwhile every place I look, the housing prices seem to just keep going up and up.
2025 has been a bit of a mixed bag for me. Not all good and not all bad. As it ends I just want to try to focus on staying in a good head space and enjoy being with my family.
Personally it has been a difficult year, lots of big changes and not everything has worked out the way I’d hoped, it’s been quite draining but as the year wraps up I do feel as if it has been to prepare me for what’s next!
Hmmm…2025 was a mixed bag for me.
Some parts 💩.
Some parts amazing 🤩 – 2 new grandbabies
Here’s hoping that 2026 has more ups than downs 🤞🏼🤞🏼
I think financial for people it could have been a good year but unfortunately the cost of food is terrible. I hope things get for everyone in 2026
This year has been a rough year for me. I’m hoping next year is better. We definitely going out with a bang as my daughter is having surgery on the 15th. Hoping that will be the last one for a long time for her and that it fixed her breathing problems so she can be a regular teenager
Final thoughts: If there is any kind of deity out there, next year will be better.
Well, I guess my main focus my family and our health. My mom passed away this year and my dad is declining very quickly himself. I’m dealing with major health issues and even having a procedure done today. I’m trying to stay positive and Really hope that the New Year brings a piece of mind to us all.
There was good, there was bad and there were a few greats. No terribles or spectaculars (yet 😉) so, overall I would say it was a good year.
This year was a rough one for me. Had to make some hard decisions that broke my heart, but what was best for someone else. The whole time questioning myself if it’s really the best thing to do.
It honestly was a tough year so im happy it’s finally over
It’s been a rough year due to political climate and the effects I’ve seen on those around me. I’m an empathetic person and work in social work. My heart has been heavy this year.
Ready for a new year! Things could have been better
My final thought are it’s been a good year. Maybe not the best in my life, but nothing outrageous or particularly awful occurred so we’re calling it a win!
its ben a year with ups and down, learning to accept my health issues gave me some peace and the positive side of it is….i get to read allot of books when i lay on the couch resting. Fight for things that deserve to fight for and leave alone the things i cant change to spare energy then dive into the world of the books i read
I’m honestly ready to leave 2025 behind. For me there were a lot of good parts (travel, time with family, etc.) but I know for a lot of people it has been quite the rollercoaster. I am going to hold out hope that 2026 will get better.
2025 was a rough one but got better as the year progressed. I am looking forward to 2026 and meeting my new grandnugget, and have healthy family members.
2025 was a really tough year. It really has been rough all around. I’m hoping and praying that 2026 will be better.
2025 has just….. Been…. Nothing bad but nothing good….
My final thoughts for 2025 is that even though it has been a rough year just gotta look ahead and hope for the best and lean on friends and family to keep the joy in your heart.
2025 had up and downs
Hoping 2026 get better.
Push my self on mu goals
It’s been an interesting year, but I’m glad to see myself become a better person!
I feel a bit let down about myself and not losing the weight I wanted to. However I know I just have to keep trying.
It’s started good but has gotten worse as the year has continued so I’m looking forward to an end.
Hopefully the new year will be a new start.
Happy New Year everyone!
Well, 2025 had some really tough times, but a really great thing also happened. My dad got his house built and is VERY close to moving in. So glad this has finally happened for him….but not sad to see 2025 roll over into 2026. I also had a lot of growth in 2025, even if it was forced lol. I am ready for some excitement in 2026.
I really thought 2025 was going to be a good year but it sucked. I’m gonna make 2026 much better. Thank you for the chance to win.
Final thoughts for 2025…let’s wrap it up and move on!
Shit – goodbye
It was an interesting year, fell in love, tried new things, and even finally got to go to Disney world for the first time ever. There were ups and downs but no regrets
2025 was sad and challenging and I’ve had to step up my game to keep up. But, I’ve found out I’m stronger than I thought, have more patience than I thought, and I can ask for help. Maybe 2026 will be real boring, I hope so!
I’m definitely hoping 2026 is gonna be a better year for me health wise cuz 2025 shit all over me. So here’s to second opinions and better answers 🥂
2025 was crazy and not at all what I was hoping it would be
Oh 2025 has been a pretty crappy year and I don’t see it changing anytime soon. Everything feels unstable, prices are astronomical, and there are so many bad things happening here in America – and other places in the world too, that it’s hard to just go on like normal.
Sometimes – most days it’s a major chore, if not impossible to pretend everything is okay. It’s weird I know… I hope things get better for everyone.
Whew!
Got my 91-yr-old parents settled in apartment in upscale retirement complex.
Dodged a health scare
Working on knee treatment to prevent replacement ( so far, so good)
Celebrating 5 grandkids
Celebrating daughter & Dutch shepherd competing well at PSA Worlds 2025.
Darn good year.
This year has been a tough one. Both my parents have dementia. Then my dad got a stroke and can no longer walk. He’s in a retirement home. My mom is having hallucinations. Thank goodness for my friends and husband for being there for me.
Can’t wait for 2026. I know it can only get better.
2025 was a learning year for my family. We enter the school era, my partner got a better paying job, but farther from home and longer hours, which put me doing solo parenting more. But it’s put our family in a much better position then we were before. Overall 2025 wasn’t a bad year for us, hard and trying but worth it. 🖤
I hope 2026 is a better year for everyone. This year has been so negative and ugly
It’s been a rough year but I’m excited to see what 2026 will bring.
2025 wasn’t the best year for me. Hoping 2026 will be better. Thanks for the amazing giveaway these last 12 days.
So much good stuff happened despite the absolute hell scape my country has become (I am from the U.S.)
My youngest is taking his first steps toward adulthood – he has chosen a career path and is excited about it
My middle son has finally become a journeyman and is making the money he always dreamed of – and he is learning how to live with his depression
an much more little bit life moments that I will forever hold as a memorable part of 2025
2025 seems to be an end of an era for me, pretty bittersweet. Ushering in a lot of change in the new year
It was an emotional roller coaster ride this year. With my mom passing away unexpectedly to being stressed in finding a steady job. Here is hoping 2026 will be better. Thank you J.A. Hauss for the 12 days of giveaways.
My final thoughts for 2025 is hard year🎅🎄I am very grateful that my mom is doing ok after 3 years of cancer🎄👼Thank you for the great giveaways🎅🎁 Happy Holidays too you and Merry Christmas🎄🎅🎁
Just another year done!
I think it went by wayyyyy to fast, but overall a decent year.
2025 has been a hot mess in several ways for our family…so we are looking forward to 2026. Not all was bad, but we are ready to embrace the new fresh year ahead. Cheers!!
My final thoughts of 2025 is that it went by too quick.
2025 has been one of hardest years. I lost my father while I was on vacation in another state. I was laid off my job on my birthday. My brother is going through a year long messy divorce. We haven’t even hit Christmas yet. I am dreading this one since it will be my first without my Daddy. I truly just want this horrible year to be over.
Final thoughts for 2025;
Blessed, stressed, and thankful for my mess.
I’m not going to lie, it sucked big time. Between my husband’s health scare and my complications it was the worst year ever. I’m truly hoping 2026 will be better
Would not like to do it again. 2026 is going to be my year!!
2025 has been a crazy year for me I hope 2026 will be better
Honestly one of our harder years as a family and for each of us individually. We stayed close and supported one another through it all and while we are still licking our wounds today, we know with our love and eachother we will be okay!
I’m glad it’s coming to an end.I survived another year. Struggling with big feelings made this year drag in some parts and spin faster in others.Mybfsith in humanity has dimmed then sparked a lot this year . All and all it’s been an ok one
2025 has been a bad year hoping next year will be better
Honestly his year has been crazy and filled with highs and lows. My family has had to say goodbye to a few folks who left too soon.
Work was insane and way too people’y’ this year.
I’m looking forward to saying bye-bye 2025 and hello to 2026.
For 2025 I just want to say, “Bye Felicia”
2025 has the worst year of my life. It did have a couple high points. At the end of February my husband/best friend passed away. I am devastated. Kept trying to be normal through the year. May 30 my great neice was born. She is awesome. She makes me happy. I got sick in September. Went to the hospital had tests and found out I had a cancerous tumor in my stomach. Then I had surgery to remove it. Another high a week after surgery they told me I am Cancer free. Looking forward to 2026. I am tired of this year. Thank you again fir all you do.
This year started off kinda rocky with some mental health issues coming to light with my hubby. Thankfully he was very progressive with getting the help he needs & very open to talking about what’s going on so that has gotten better. The rest of the year was pretty good. Went by way too fast! Here’s to 2026
Three, Two, One: Yes, I ugly cried, uncontrollably. My hubby was concerned. 🙂
In To Her: First time I read about 2 P in 1 V! Hot damn! Yes, I cried at the end because of how much time had passed in the epilogue. I don’t know why this still guts me. I’m ride-or-die for these characters!
Loving Dark Men: I didn’t cry because my mind was too busy being fu**ed by Julie! I did not see any of the crazy twists coming. 🤯
My final thoughts on 2025 are the same ones I have every year…
Where did the year go?
I’m not even used to writing “2025” yet.
I guess I’ll get organized next year.
I really need to make my daughter’s baby album. (She’s 18 now.)
This year has been stressful in regards to what is happening in the world, especially the US. I get frustrated and angry and don’t even want to read or watch the news. It’s going to take awhile to get better, but we can hope. Thanks for the chance.
2025 ..What a roller coaster of a year.
My highs were so amasing but the lows were the worst thing ever.
I’m hoping gor a memorable Christmas for all the right reasons.
Final thoughts on 2025… it was a year that contained a surgery that my body does not seem to want to recover from, but also a year where I got to watch my children flourish and grow. It’s been a good balance of good vs difficult.
Had some mixed stuff going on but mostly good.
This is a tough year for my family, but we also had some really good things that happened this year too, so I’m torn on how I feel about it. Fall out of my family in the hospital this year and that was hard.. lost one of our dogs that we’ve had for 18 years. Our losses still felt eight months later, but I just celebrated my 10 year anniversary and my daughter graduated high school and started college so those are some really good things.
I’m excited to see what next year brings!!
Julie
Thanks again for all the amazing stories you bring to our lives so we can live in your world for just a little bit, thank you for taking your time and talking to us and interacting with us it really does such apart from all the other authors out there in the world!!
Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year!!!
I don’t know. I hope 2026 will be better!
It’s been scary, at times, but the year is ending a little better. Im making peace with it, and letting it go!
My final thoughts…. Uh. Can I get a refund? It was a tough year, but things are starting to look up. I’m excited to ring in 2026 and get closer to my goals in life.
Thankful my husband and I are still battling is cancer, 2 years now. Other than that, wasn’t too bad of a year.
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and Happy New Year!!
Meh. Bring on the 2026!
All I can say is 2026 has got to be better than this dumpster fire of a year
Glad to be healing from my health crisis… looking forward to the holidays with family!
It’s been a rough year but I am going to try and be optimistic and positive about 2026.
First off thank you so much for doing the last 12 days of fun for us all.
I am hoping all. That they have found out with my health leads me into a better year for 2026.
Thanks again!
My final thoughts about 2025 are, it has been a rough year but I did my best and made it
2025 was a year of adventures. I’m grateful for them all and I’m looking forward to 2026.
This year has not been bad. We’ve had challenges and were able to pivot. Looking forward to 2026!
2025 was great! 2026 will be better! Manifesting!!
2025 has been a good year. It went by fast.
My final thoughts of the year are some of the year was great, some was bad. We moved into a place of our own, which was great, but obviously that meant less money to spend on things I want to do with my kids and things. But all in all the year was really good. I hope next year is even better.
It went by fast.
2025 was a bit of a sh*t show, but also reminded me of how strong I am. Sometimes I would rather not have to be strong, but I am, and will remain so. I also feel like I have been moving forward, which is exciting.
2025 has brought many adventures, losses and lessons but I’m quite glad to be looking forward to what a new year can bring. I’m looking forward to a starting fresh and for growth and change in my life as well as embracing the here and now and being content in the now.
2025 wasn’t perfect, but it was meaningful. A little chaotic, a lot of lessons and somehow still full of good moments. I’m ending it grateful, a bit wiser, and ready for what’s next. 💕
Hmm.. I think that 2025 was a year for acceptance, for learning, for really putting thought into my life. I quit smoking after 15 years and that’s pretty fucking cool. 😂 I can’t wait to see what I can do next year. Thank you for all of this, it’s been a really fun experience and I loved getting to know you better. 🫂🫂🫂
2025 sucked for the most part. I hate the political climate that has infected personal relationships and caused so much harm to our communities. Retiring soon so will have more time to protest and try to help change some of that. I’m thankful for Julie’s books for escape!!
I would say 2025 was a long year. So much has happened. Some of it was good, some not so good. I just Thank God for giving us another year/more time, and I hope 2026 is good for my family, friends, and for myself. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎉🎄🎉🎄🎉🎄
It’s been one hell of a ride but we survived to live another year. To be perfectly honest, it could’ve been so much worse.
2025 represents new beginnings to be, cant wait for how 2026 unfolds!
2025 has been a decent year for me. Got a new job and a new puppy.
Personally 2025 was a good year for me. I’m looking forward to 2026.
I am glad it’s over, not looking forward to more burnout episodes though
My final thoughts for 2025 are that is was filled with ups and downs, but the good outweighed the bad.
Started out strong at age 64 went to Mexico. First time using a passport. New grand daughter in July and became Medicare eligible in November. Traveling with my kids was so much fun and I kept up mostly lol.
The year gave me the opportunity to reaffirm my independence & I’m amazed at my strength & ability to do whatever those in my care need from me. I’m thankful I’m able to give back in a way I never imagined to the incredible women who raised me.
Thanks for asking such great questions!
2025 sucked! Could it have been worse, definitely. But it was a rough year for me and I can only hope that it goes up from here.
Merry Christmas!!
2025 was filled with mixed emotions. We finally traveled to Ireland and had a blast. We put our house of 20 years on the market and it sold in less than a week. We found a new house in another state and moved away from family and friends. Several things were lost or broken in the move, we plan to have a better 2026.
Its been a crazy busy year, it has been a roller-coaster. I’m hoping for bigger and better things in the next. Steady in my life. Happiness and feeling appreciated.
All I can say about 2025 was it went by way too fast!
2025 was an emotional year. Our middle child graduated high school and we went through all the “lasts” with her. Our oldest just moved out. And we recently suffered a loss that has been rough. We made some great memories though and are even more committed in to making more next year.
2025 was a year of extremes for me. Two surgeries, both went well, recovery was more difficult than I expected with one. One emergency hospitalization that was scary. I moved and I’m at the end of purging decades of “stuff”. I’m really attempting to be more minimalist. That’s the goal. 2025 wasn’t great, but it had moments of positive things.
I’d say it’s been a pretty excellent year for me. My family is happy and healthy, I re-met the love of my life, AND somehow I managed to fit reading an insane amount of books into the mix too (over 300?!)
2025 went by way too quickly.
My final thought for 2025 is patience is truly a virtue 🙃 But everyone is safe and healthy and I am happy for that. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤️
I’m so glad it’s gonna be over but I’m fucking terrified of what 2026 will hold 😬.
This world is nuts, may 2026 bring some wisdom into it! 🎄
My final thought is this year was tough, I moved multi states trying to recoup financially from that. And this year also really tested me, pushed my limits, and had me almost tossing in the towel. But I stayed the course, kept fighting and will do so till the last day then start fresh.
Happy holidays to all.
A lot of things worry me from this year. But I take a bit of comfort in how people are coming together, making connections and supporting each other. I’m thankful for my family and friends and their supporters. Hopefully 2026 will be better.
2025 was not a good year personally for me. However I’ve just about managed to get through it and I know I can continue to face the challenges 2026 will bring. However if whoever wants to give me a break, that’s good too! LOL
For me, 2025 was just a regular one for me. I feel like I’m rather boring as I hear people say it’s been rough and they’ve had their ups and downs. The world however has had it tough, but over here in my little corner of the world just being boring, lol.
My final thoughts about 2025 is that it sure went by so darn fast. Plus it was a good year for me i finally got my house so no longer living in hotels. My daughter is a senior about to graduate this year.
everything costs more
This year ended with a trip to Vegas for the NFR (National Finals Rodeo).
My husband (of 40 years) will have surgery on Monday to fix what radiation did to his throat 7 years ago. I’m trying not to worry and support him with confidence. That is what is consuming my mind at the moment, its hard to have more thoughts. Books have been my time to turn my brain off for a bit. Thank you for writing. Hope you enjoy your new home!
Final thoughts there were ups and there were downs overall i enjoyed it all and my kids kept me laughing through the tears
2025 has been a rough year. It started out steady but is ending in a blah. So I am hoping th new year starts on a higher note.
I am ready for 2025 to be over feel like it has been a bad luck year. Here is to 2026
I am ready for 2025 to be over. There has been much change this year and not all good. However, I am feeling blessed that through it all I have my hubby and boys to keep me grounded.
2025 had its ups and downs….. over all I’m pleased with the year. I was able to accomplish some goals, try new things, and set firm boundaries. There has definitely been growth. The state of the world is hard right now…. Weather you’re left or right you’re a villain in someone’s eyes my hope for 2026 is if you are shouting tolerance from the rooftops you mean that for EVERYONE.
I was 2025’s bitch
Just hoping 2026 is better
My thoughts for 2025….. it has been an absolute rollercoaster of emotions, but I have grown and am proud of myself and the accomplishments I have achieved this year!
2025 been in the last 6 mouth been insane. Bed bugs. Hurt my shoulder. Had to replace my basement floors..
2025 saw the birth of a grandson -that was such a wonderful event this year.
Life will never be easy but you make the most of it. I have been proud of my family and proud of myself.
While I realize the change in a 24 hour period isn’t going to repair my life, I am ready to say goodbye to this year.
OMG—-I’ll be glad to sweep it under the rug! Welcome 2026
I’m pretty happy considering all the ups and downs… I have had a great year and now if my kids can get their shit together, 2026 will be awesome!
My thoughts for 2025… I can’t say it was a bad year, it was busy and went by so fast. I’m looking forward to a new year filled with happiness and family.
I’m done, bring on 2026!
2025 was such a stressful year for me, but it also was successful in some areas. I am grateful for all the good things that happened in 2025 and hope that all the challenges and struggles stay in this year, and only good things will follow me to 2016.
I can safely say it’s been one of the most shocking and distressful years of my life. BUT, I have also enjoyed it. Way more to be thankful for than distressed over, which is a blessing.
Happy holidays, Julie and thanks for the fun! 🎄❤️🎄
Overall, 2025 was a good year for my reading goals. I far surpassed the number of books I set to read. It was an unfortunate year as we lost my brother-in-law and father-in-law. The holidays will be a bit tougher!
2025 was a year full of alot of ups and downs and im ready for 2026
Lost some good friends in 2025. Thankful at least my mom had a better year.
It went by two quickly, and I wish I’d gotten more accomplished.
2025 has been a mixed year. I slipped at work and hurt my ankle and only just had ankle reconstruction. On a plus side, I decided to start trying to write a book!
So far 2025 has been pretty great, but it’s not over yet. Waiting and praying hard for some good news on some significant medical tests on a close family member that just took place.
I’m so glad 2025 is almost over. Hoping next year is better.
I am trying to focus on the positives in my life or look at things that happen differently. This year has been filled with so many fantastic experiences and memories shared with my loved ones. I am choosing to remain true to myself and stand up for what’s right (anti-harassment in workplace) even though what I am going through now is hell. I know the truth and what I am doing has put me in a vulnerable place unfortunately. I will continue to be strong despite these challenges. I am also looking forward to a trip to Hawaii with my husband at the end of the year.
It’s been a really hard year. I lost my mom in April due to complications from a stroke and she was only 67. So these holidays are hard this year. Hopefully next year will be my healing year
Like most years there were good and bad times, but fortunately most of the year was pretty good. My family is healthy and we still enjoy one another’s company what more could one ask for.
My thoughts on. 2025…
* I got a new job that allows me more time to write ✔️
* I decided to create a new pen name to write my fantasy stories ✔️
* We lost a good friend and our beloved Marley ❌
* My mental health has remained stable even though I’ve reduced my meds ✔️
* I’ve started eating healthier and started going to the gym ✔️
Overall it’s been a good year.
I’m glad it is finally over!! Hopefully next year treats us all better.
Man, this year has been a roller coaster of a year for our house. everything started out great then Hubby got kidney stones had to get a stint put in for a month, so he was off work while at the hospital I think that’s how I got pneumonia that took me out for almost 2 weeks. things got back to normal then my Hubby’s knee goes out so had to have surgery on it. He was off work for 2 months with that. Then he must not got all those kidney stones out because he got them again one was 9mm so they had to do surgery to get those little suckers. Last but not least I’m now off work cause my brain tumor that I had surgery on 2 1/2yrs ago decided to grow again and its causing swelling. Thankfully I got them to hold off till Jan 2nd let just hope doctor has enough time to sober up lol.
2025 has been interesting, hasn’t been the best year, but it hasn’t been the worst either. I’m going to focus on the positives and go into this upcoming year optimistic.
Lots of changes in the world this yearsome not si good but some great. Hopefully we’re getting on more solid ground now.
Another great nephew was recently born; #13 in that catagory. Thankful for that of course.
Got to have some surgery in the early part of 2026 so we will see how that goes. In general, 2025 was pretty good but happy to see another year coming. Hopefully great things will be on the horizon.
Thanks so much Julie for all you do and I’m glad you’re settled now. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you all. 🎄🎄
And if all else fells eat you some 🍨 or 🍫 Lol
One word to describe 2025…….shitshow. Between health issues for me and the kids, politics which I hate, and just family drama.
I had high hopes, then my youngest son smashed his future with his choices, one of my fur babies died, another one needed a splenectomy, my truck died (fixed it at least), and I was a part of that whole furlough shit…. Yeah, love not being paid for 2 months and my pay still isn’t fixed right. Now, washer broke. F this year, gimme 2026….. Word vomit done.
Now, I LOVE these books. I have read and listened to them all numerous times. Added Triple Xmas to my kindle and Merry Christmas to me, can’t wait to read it!!!!!
Oh, followed TikTok ~ MsCatsWorld, still trying to figure it out too.
Wishing you and your family plus all your fans a wonderful holiday season and hoping 2026 proves to be a winner.
To be honest 2025 has been a lot. I’m happy it’s almost over. But I’m nervous to actually look forward to next year and what it has in store
Final thoughts are still up in the air. So far the year has been pretty good but my niece is fighting her ex for custody of their kids and we should know the outcome next week. I just hope that the pos doesn’t get custody just because his family has more money.
2025 has been a tough year, but thankfully we’ve made it through. Here’s hoping 2026 is a way better year for us all!
I’m ready for 2025 to be over and have a fresh new year for my family! We experienced a lot of loss in 2025. 🙁
2025 has been a rollercoaster of a year. The therapist I’ve had for 6 years switched jobs and I had to get a new one. It made me realize all the healing and progress I’ve made, and how much I’ve changed to the point where I only talk to my new therapist once maybe twice a month. My dad came back into my life and I realized that, while he may be sober and clean, he’s still the same monster he was when I was a kid. But it’s okay because I know that it’s not my fault and something I can change. Which was why is was so hard to see my 17 year old little sister get crushed when he hit her just like old times. He was arrested and taken to jail, but our family is still on his side. Because of this, my sister tried to kill herself twice and my grandparents didn’t do anything about it. I just wish I could’ve done something, but I’m confined to a dorm room and can’t take her in. But the positives, because it’s so so so important to always remember the positives: I joined a whole bunch of clubs and organizations at the college I’m going to. It’s brought me out of my comfort zone and has made me a leader that other students turn to in and out of class. I rescued a dark calico kitten on the only Friday the 13th of the year and named her, fittingly, Pandora. She is my lifeline and I know that I wouldn’t be here without her. She helps me be strong for myself, but also for my sister, and gives me someone to look after; which I really enjoy doing. All and all, while I’m grateful to have lived through all of this, I’ll be even more grateful to leave it in the past and make way for a new year.
I do not know. Lot of things happened in this year. Good and bad things as well.
I say thanks for the good things.
Reading is my life now im disabled
Awesome opportunity
Me please d
Can’t complain, and there’s always next year 🖤✨️🥀🎄
2025 was a stressful year and it will partly carry over to 2026. I always think “things could be worse”. Let’s just hope 2026 isnt.
My best friend was very ill in October but doing better now. Ready for 2026.
Ugggghhhh! Good riddance 2025. The absolute longest 365 trips around the sun EVER!!
Glad it’s over since it’s been a rough one but looking forward to a new year + new opportunities
2025 has been a hellacious, sad, happy and stressful year for me and our family and we cannot wait until it ends and moves on into 2026 where we are expecting a new baby in the family during the 2nd week of January, so we are hoping this happy event will be a sign for the rest of the year to be happier than 2025. For the World as a Whole, words alone cannot express what has happened with all the changes around the world, good, bad & ugly. I believe it is only going to get much worse before we can all find a sense of less fear, and more understanding amongst each other. Hopefully 2026 will be a better year fo Everyone.
2025 I can’t say was bad, but wasn’t the greatest. Had a sibling vacation this and we’re doing it again next year. Of course my mom got bad news, but us kids are there for her no matter her decision. I hope next year gets better. Economy and all! Merry y.
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2025 was meh. I am ready to move into 2026 and hope for the best.
It’s been an up and down year around here so here’s hoping 2026 is more of an up year
Overall 2025 was a good year. I’m hoping that 2026 is just as good!
Its been a long year. Im defiently looking forward to the new year. Overall its was decent but definitely long
I am glad that 2025 is going to be over, it has been a rough year and I sure hope that 2026 will be a better year.
Well, 2025 can kiss my ass! We had one really GOOD thing happen for our family this year, and that was the birth of our fourth grandchild, just a few days ago on the 10th. The rest of the year has been a struggle. I lost both my adoptive dad and my step-dad within five months of each other. That pain hit me HARD. I’m moving on, but it still hurts my heart.
Now, not all of 2025 was bad, we had some good times and some laughs, but I’m ready for this year to be over. Next year will be better. We have plans to get things remodeled in our home and in May we fly to Florida to spread my mom (passed 10yrs ago) and step-dad’s ashes, with my little sister. It will be good to see her and spend time with her. My twin won’t be able to join us because she will be having back surgery at that time.
So… come on 2026!, let this be a great year for all of us! Xoxo
Not bad not bad surprising challenging and over all good.
I will be glad to say goodbye to 2025. What a stressful year. Too much shit going on.
All in all 2025 has been a good year. I finally moved to a new home after 19 years. I just finished unpacking the last boxes and starting to feel more settled. I’m also reconnecting with my older kids. Had the best summer holiday. So life is good. I do plan to make changes for the new year. So 2026 will be better. Wishing you the best! ❤️
2025 wasn’t too bad for me. I accomplished quite a bit and am pretty proud of myself. The end of the year was the best with my first grandbaby being born. I am really looking forward to seeing her grow in 2026.
I’ve had a bad year health wise, looking forward to my surgery in January for my Ostomy and hopefully a knee replacement or two. So 2027 is going to be my year!!
2025 was a crazy year! Had some big accomplishments – finally got my mom moved out of her house and in with my brother. Got to spend a lot of time with really good friends :-). Had a best friend move to another state :-(. Spent three weeks in Ireland – WOW! Lots of family time :-).
This one looks soooo good to! All of them look so interesting and im really hoping I can win one so I can read one of these amazing books! Love love love everything like this! More so that i can relate to a few of them makes it more exciting…Happy Holidays and thank you so much!
2025 was definitely better than 2024 for, even if it wasn’t great. I’m looking forward to 2026 but I’m sad 2025 is almost over because it flew by. My baby (my last baby) turned 6 and my oldest turned 13, my middle girl turned 9, everyone is growing up too fast.
2025 was pretty much like any other year for me. Except for me not escaping to Florida when I needed a break. So I’m leaving very early Sunday Morning for my much needed break. There is nothing better then sitting on the beach and listening to the waves, while taking some much needed deep breaths, and just enjoying the sound of the waves while the sun peaks the horizon. Then watching the sun come up and realizing how lucky I am to enjoy that moment, with my daughter. Then later in the day go back and just float around in the ocean.
not bad year
I’d like to wake up from 2025. It feels like a nightmare here in the US. There is so much darkness, anger and hate. People are losing their rights, freedoms and lives. The aggression has gotten so scary. Im terrified to go out into it especially with my kids. Also to top off the negative $h!+ going on. My hubbs has been in the hospital since September. Not doing well. Found out he’s going to have to endure more chemo and surgeries and treatments that we thought were long over. My poor guy has been through so much in seven years and can’t catch ap break. This time is more on my shoulders because I have to care for him and a special needs child and toddler all at once. But iets worth every second if it means we can get him better again. I just need to finish 2025 already and hopefully 2026 will bring some positivity back into my world and the world we live in.
The year went by too fast. I did get to go to some concerts and movies. I didn’t get a lot done at home. I hope to get more organized in 2026.
My thoughts on 2025, are that I didn’t read anywhere near the amount of books as I have in the past. This year has been a bit of a struggle due to work. I just couldn’t get into reading anything. I have however fallen into binge watching short dramas on a few different platforms, which has helped me reach part of my foreign language goal. So overall I consider it a good year.
This year went buy fast for me and had no problems and I hope that next year will be a good one too.
2025 was a crappy year. Husband had health issues, dealing with that. Hopefully 2026 will be better.
I think we as people still could have done a better job towards other people.
Thank god we made it…. So much happened in the year for me, we finally own the dairy farm which as we all know is so much paperwork, meetings, signing, accountants, lawyers etc. health has been pretty stable for a change and only a few bumps in the road.
This year wasn’t the worst but I’m definitely ready for it to be over.
Final thoughts for this year, im glad its almost over! My brother’s passing anniversary passed and it made me miss him even more. My hubby and my health has had issues with no answers to those issues. We had highs and lows with life itself. The brightest spot is our 2 boy dogs who both turned 9 and our 7 ye old grand daughter who I look forward to causing her parents skull pains as she griws.
We had some amazing travels personally but many of my friends have had devastating medical issues and I’m praying that 2026 is better for them
I’m ready for 2026. 2025 was ok but it’s time for new.
I think 2025 has been a crazy and really stressful year for me. My nephew passed away, all the craziness with the government, etc.
This past year seemed to go by faster than ever. It came with a few hardships for me but there are always blessings that I can hold on to during the tough times. I’m am praying that 2026 is a much better year for me and for others who need that hope.
Great got my husband to retire my dad turned 100! Not so great we lost my mother in law
2025 – My first year of retirement ! Got a lot done around the house : gardening Reno’s etc…. But most of all I am getting into my groove. Early morning coffee with a good book, audibles while I work and when I am at the gym.
Tough for me to chill out as I am a multitasker who needs to be doing something all the time – my inaugural first year – 2026 roll on.
It was exactly as they said: things will happen that will develope stronger in 2026. 🙂💜
I have had a great year and am looking forward to next year being even better!
Hasn’t been the best of years, but coulda been worse I guess.
It sucked!! We lost a lot of loved ones this year. Heartbreaking year, but I’m hopeful 2026 will be better
I lost my dad this year. It sucked.
It’s been a year of ups and downs and I am glad that it is almost over. Hoping for a better year next year
2025 was going good for me till 10/07/25 when I had a near fatal accident.. here it is a little over 2 months and I am just now able to walk a little bit.. I am just glad I am still here and alive
It wasn’t a bad year after all.
It was a good year, got a lot done, and applied for a dream intership. Didn’t get it, but I was able to push myself for more, so now I am wishing for a more productive 2026.
2025 for the most part has been an amazing year. Definitely better than 2024.
My fibals thoughts…holy cow is it already almost 2026. Our school year is half over and it still feels like it just began! Hoping 2026 is a little less chaotic!
If I am being honest, 2025 was a tough year for me. At the beginning of every year I don’t make a New Year resolution. I always have a few things I want to accomplish but every year I fall way behind or never end up doing it. My health was horrible this year (I’m disabled) and I never got the right Drs or test or diagnosis for things. I spent a lot of days down for the count. I read a lot more than I usually do, but I collected more books than I got rid of and went to the library more times than going and reading the ones I have. On the plus side my boyfriend and I ended up finding a house so we are finally moving out of our horrible apartment at the end of the year/beginning of 2026. So I’m glad I “survived” 2025, but I’m glad it’s over with. Hopefully 2026 will be better
My final thoughts of 2025… I’m choosing to release what no longer belongs with me. I’m closing this chapter with calm, with clarity, and with quiet courage. I made it through, and that’s enough.
My final thoughts are God I was it was over already and normalcy can rein over the USA and bring decency and compassion back in 2026…. Doubt it’s gonna happen though
It’s been a crazy year and it went by fast looking back but going through it was taking so long lol
It’s been a quick ass year. I’m not where I thought I’d be at this point in my recovery but at least I’m alive. A year and a half post head surgery, I hope to leave the bad hair in 2025. Here’s to finally having good hair again in 2026🙌🤞
My final thoughts of 2025 are keeping my fingers crossed that 2026 is better.
I lost my job and haven’t yet found another, both my kids have had to spend time in hospital, and I’m not coping well.
However, I have to hope things get better soon, and at least we’re together for Christmas.
2025 was a time of a lot of changes for me. I was going to move, but decided not to. Chose to reimagine my home to be MY place, not my ex’s. It’s been a wild ride of trauma triggers and working to overcomes them, lots of patience with my middle son, and welcome help from unexpected places. While we are still trying to gett the last room done, I am seeing the product of our hard work and I am loving my designing tastes that I had to find. My youngest son moved to Alaska and that was hard, but he keeps in contact with me, and my oldest bought a house 3 miles down the road, but doesn’t want anything to do with me, so that was even harder. I have so much hope for 2026 as my middle son finishes the flooring of my sewing room and I finally get to figure out how I am going t set it up and declutter the stuff I really don’t need to keep.
Personally, it’s been good. However, I’m hopeful for a more peaceful, saner 2026
I’m done with 2025.. it was good in some ways but definitely a struggle in others such as the loss of our dog & my uncle 2 days apart. Bring on 2026 !! We let our kids pick a trip their senior year to do alone with my husband and I. Our oldest chose India which was awesome, our middle has her trip in 2026 and she is a very different person who chose a Mediterranean cruise visiting 7 countries. So I’m ready bring on the new year and new adventures!! Sending lots of love and appreciation to you and your reader group who are always such a supportive and positive place to enjoy the absolute BEST books and narrators!!
My thoughts on this year is it’s been a rough one both personally and in the world. Hopefully, next year is somewhat better.
Honestly I am glad it is almost over..
Its NOT been a good year for my health and loss…
Feels like all that I have done is worry or cry..
I just hope 2026 is a better year.
Thankyou so much for the chance xx
It wasn’t bad – but I’m looking forward to moving on and more positive in 2026.
My final thoughts on 2025 our im I hate how time goes so fast, but I’m thankful this year is almost over! Its been a rough one for me emotionally.
2025 has been a dumpster fire for me and my family, although some good things have happened, I am ready for it to be over. I’m praying for a positive and happy 2026
2025 sucked for us in the nonprofit world. With the government shut down we couldn’t get our grants approved and we lost contracts with vendors. But we pulled through.
I’m glad 2025 is just about over
My final thoughts fir 2025 are mixed. I got a new job at another centre, however I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer and awaiting a surgery date, so I am worried about new new date and letting my current boss know to start my new job
I am just ready for it to be over and a new one started.