Julie M. Dobson

Black background. At the top in bright pink text is the words 2025 reads. Under that in ten rows of fourteen are 140 book covers, mostly romance books.

Faded white and pink spiral background. Text reads: 14 Books reads. That's. 34 more than 2024! 37, 868 pages read. 152.02 hours listened. 16 DNFs/Read Later.

White background. Pink font at the top of t the image reads: Top 20 of 2025. Under that in four rows of five are covers of the following books: The Love Lie; Secret Spark; Turning Back; A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke; No Shelter but the Stars; Act Your Age, Eve Brown; The Snowball Effect; The Next Best Fling; Her Unexpected Roommate; Uncharted; Finding Molly Parsons; A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping; Zomromcom; Not for a Moment; Vengeance Planning for Amateurs; Before I Go; To Have and to Heist; Falls from Grace; Murder by Memory; Night Hawk.

My 2025 Reading Wrap Up and random stats (I have more stats, with pie charts, but no one but me cares about that.)

It was very hard to pick my top 20, but I managed.

2026 Goals? Read more Canadian.

As for writing.....well let's hope I get my spark back.

Cheers to 2026!

White square surrounded by a border consisting of two different shades of red. In side the square is the following text in black and red font: Toronto Romance Writers. Join us at Word on the Street. September 27 - 28. The TRW Logo appears in the upper left of the image. Under the text is a map of the Word on the Street Layout. B33 Is circled with an arrow leading from a second TRW logo to it.

White square surrounded by a border consisting of two different shades of red. In side the square is the following text in black and red font. Toronto Romance Writers. Word on the Street. Saturday, September 27. Meet TRW Authors Katherine Ward 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Jaclyn Q. Martinez 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Anna Newallo 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jaclyn Q. Martinez 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm In the upper left of the image is the TRW logo.

White square surrounded by a border consisting of two different shades of red. In side the square is the following text in black and red font. Toronto Romance Writers. Word on the Street. Sunday, September 28. Meet TRW Authors Stephanie Bedwell-Grime & Cheryl Rosback 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lindo Forbes 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jessica Marting 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

TRW will be at Word on the Street this weekend (September 27-28)! This year WOTS is located at David Pecaut Square (Toronto).

Come visit our booth and meet some of our fantastic authors! We will be in Zone B, Booth 33!

A tabby cat is laying on the arm of a teal chair, looking away from the camera.

This sweet girl is helping me get some work done at the computer. Or she's judging my life choices or saw a typo I missed

One of my current reads is a workplace romance from the Harlequin Temptation line, written in 1999. The tension in this is 🔥.

Me: has a massive amount of books on my shelves waiting to be read.

Also me: checks out 12 books from my library.

Mainly black image. The words Zomromcom and Oliva Dade appear in a glowing greenish-yellow font.

One of the books I'm currently reading (Zomromcom by Olivia Dade) glows in the dark. Which is one of the many reasons you should grab a copy.

A white exotic shorthair cat with orange eyes is sitting on the floor.

A silver-grey persian cat is sitting on a kitchen table she looks grumpy.

A tabby cat is lying on a teal arm chair.

Happy International Cat Day to my 3 fluffy balls.

Her name is Demon Spawn.

A silver and white persian cat stands on top of wooden stairs. A green toy mouse attached to string dangles down the steps.

The Huntress stands proud beside her latest hunt. After catching the prey she yoweld at the heavens. At 4 am.

The book Zomromcom by Olivia Dade is sitting on a blue footstool

Fake Monday's/Tuesday's after a long weekend are made better when the book you forgot you pre-ordered arrives. Looking forward to diving into Olivia Dade's latest 😍

White square surrounded by a border consisting of two different shades of red. In side the square is the following. At the top in black text are the words: New Release. Toronto Romance Writers. Under that on the left hand side is a book cover of the book A Smile in a Whisper: Island Escape Special Edition by Jacquelyn Middleton. It shows a thirty-something couple gaze lovingly at each other as they walk along the shoreline of Rackwick in Orkney, Scotland. On the right side is the following text: A Smile in a Whisper: Island Escape Special Edition by Jacquelyn Middleton Kirkwall Books Release Date: July 10, 2025 Genre(s)/Tropes/Archetypes: Contemporary Romance At the bottom of the image is the TRW logo and their website in white text in a black background: https://www.torontoromancewriters.com

White square surrounded by a border consisting of two different shades of red. In side the square is the following. At the top in black text are the words: New Release. Toronto Romance Writers. Under that on the left hand side is a book cover of the book The Blacksmiths Bride by Alison McKenzie the cover shows a man and a woman embracing in front of a stone archway. the title, "The Blacksmith's Bride," appears in cursive font at the bottom. On the right side is the following text: The Blacksmith's Bride by Alison Mckenzie Lovers of Linden #1 Alison Mckenzie Books Release Date: August 13, 2025 Genre(s)/Tropes/Archetypes: Historical Romance At the bottom of the image is the TRW logo and their website in white text in a black background: https://www.torontoromancewriters.com

White square surrounded by a border consisting of two different shades of red. In side the square is the following. At the top in black text are the words: New Release. Toronto Romance Writers. Under that on the left hand side is a book cover of the book A Brush With Love at Brookview Hall by Riana Everly. It has a Teal blue silky background with a framed painting of an artist at his easel in the centre, the title above, and the author name below On the right side is the following text: A Brush With Love at Brookview Hall by Riana Everly Noble Hearts Historical Romance Bay Crest Press Release Date: August 15, 2025 Genre(s)/Tropes/Archetypes: Historical Romance, Sweet Regency Romance At the bottom of the image is the TRW logo and their website in white text in a black background: https://www.torontoromancewriters.com

White square surrounded by a border consisting of two different shades of red. In side the square is the following. At the top in black text are the words: New Release. Toronto Romance Writers. Under that on the left hand side is a book cover of the book Reunited with the Tycoon Next Door by Rosanna Battigelli On the right side is the following text: Reunited with the Tycoon Next Door by Rosanna Battigelli Harlequin Romance HarperCollins Publishers Release Date: August 26, 2025 Genre(s)/Tropes/Archetypes: Category Romance At the bottom of the image is the TRW logo and their website in white text in a black background: https://www.torontoromancewriters.com

Check out these new releases from TRW Authors @jacquelynmiddleton.bsky.social, Alison Mckenzie, @rianaeverly.bsky.social, and @robattigelli.bsky.social

Screenshot of a notification on a cell phone from A Roomba stating the following Castiel requires your attention. Castiel is stuck near a cliff.

Castiel, my Roomba, is being dramatic again. Must be Tuesday.

I have working AC. It's s taking time but the house is getting a lot cooler. Yay!

AC still broken. Repair people come later today, so watching The Ultimatum Queer Love Season 2 while trying to keep cool

My AC stopped working last night. And I can't even right now. Fairly certain we know why, so hopefully we can get i fixed. It's supposed to feel like 46 (111 Fahrenheit) today.

Have lots of water and fans. Hoping for a thunderstorm.

Was a fun set to build.

The Tribute to Jane Austen's Books lego set. It has Jane Austen lego mini figure standing in front of a bookshelf, fireplace and piano. The lego set resembles an open boom.

My Saturday night was spent building the Jane Austen lego set.

Due to the extreme heat I have to cancel my plans of cleaning my kitchen floor (and house) during my vacation. Instead, I will be FORCED to read romance books and eat a lot of cheese. It will be difficult sacrifice.

Wine. Macaroons. Romance books. Vacation mode has been activated.

A white woman with brown hair and wearing glasses. She is wearing a bright pink button shirt with rainbows in it over a black shirt.

Heading out to a pride event for work.
The theme is 80s. But I went with bright pink and rainbows.

Happy Day 10 of Pride

A plate of three cookies, one is pink and blue and two others have rainbow candy pieces in them. A stemless wine glass with white wine also sits in the plate. Beside it an iPad is displaying the book Zoe Brennan, First Crush by Laura Piper Lee.

Saturday Night plans include wine, cookies from my favourite bakery, Craig's Cookies and romance books.

Showed this to my husband telling him I have to get this in paperback because it glows in the dark. Now he wants to read it too because Zombie RomCom that glows in the dark.

Best of luck on your draft!

I wrote 294 words tonight. I don't normally write on Mondays - and I haven't been writing much at all lately - but I sat down and wrote 294 words, and I'm calling that a win!

A white woman with glasses and messy brown hair and who is wearing a sleeveless grey shirt is holding a glass of white wine. Behind her is the bisexual pride flag.

Ending day one of Pride with books and wine (and laundry).

Happy Pride from this disaster bi.
Remember the B doesn't just stand for badass. And I'm Bi, no mater who my partner is.

Also Trans lives matter. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

A white exotic shorthair cat with orange eyes is laying on a grey couch wrapped in the progressive pride flag like a blanket fort.

And not to be out done by his big sisters, Pudgy is also wishing everyone a Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

(And looking fabulous as he does).

A grey persian cat is sitting on a progressive pride flag that's sitting on a kitchen table.

Mia would also like to wish everyone a Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

White square surrounded by a border consisting of two different shades of red. In side the square is the following. At the top in black text are the words: New Release. Toronto Romance Writers. Under that on the left hand side is a book cover of the book: Finding Tiegan by Hanna Park On the right side is the following text: Finding Tiegan by Hanna Park Baisong Press Released Date: June 3, 2025 Genre(s)/Tropes/Archetypes: Paranormal Romance At the bottom of the image is the TRW logo and their website in white text in a black background: https://www.torontoromancewriters.com

White square surrounded by a border consisting of two different shades of red. In side the square is the following. At the top in black text are the words: New Release. Toronto Romance Writers. Under that on the left hand side is a book cover of the book The Dragon Next Door by Vanessa Ricci-Thode it shows an Asian-coded woman with short brown hair doing fire magic and standing next to a black woman with a long braid and wearing armour doing water magic. Behind them stands a black and purple dragon with wings outstretched and her tail wrapping around in front against a blue night sky background. Silvery white text reads: The Dragon Next Door. Vanessa Ricci-Thode. Nebula Award Finalist. On the right side is the following text: The Dragon Next Door by Vanessa Ricci-Thode Thodestool Fiction Release Date: June 3, 2025 Genre(s)/Tropes/Archetypes Romantasy At the bottom of the image is the TRW logo and their website in white text in a black background: https://www.torontoromancewriters.com

White square surrounded by a border consisting of two different shades of red. In side the square is the following. At the top in black text are the words: New Release. Toronto Romance Writers. Under that on the left hand side is a book cover of the book Meet Me on Love Street by Farah Heron. The cover shows a Brown teen girl in pink pants and a white t-shirt with a heart on it and Brown teen boy in blue jeans and a t-shirt walking together with a bicycle on a street that is being decorated with heart banners and a sign that says Meet Me On Love Street. On the right side is the following text: Meet Me On Love Street by Farah Heron Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Release Date: June 10, 2025 Genre(s)/Tropes/Archetypes: Young Adult Rom-Com At the bottom of the image is the TRW logo and their website in white text in a black background: https://www.torontoromancewriters.com

White square surrounded by a border consisting of two different shades of red. In side the square is the following. At the top in black text are the words: New Release. Toronto Romance Writers. Under that on the left hand side is a book cover of the book Falling for the Accused by Kristy Mallory it shows a rugged man in a plaid shirt stands outside a log cabin by a lake. The sky is cloudy, evoking a mysterious, tense atmosphere. Text: "Falling for the Accused" by Kristy Mallory. On the right side is the following text: Falling for the Accused by Kristy Mallory True North Security #1 Release Date: June 10, 2025 Genre(s)/Tropes/Archetypes: Romantic Suspense At the bottom of the image is the TRW logo and their website in white text in a black background: https://www.torontoromancewriters.com

Check out these new releases from TRW Authors Hanna Park, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @farahheronauthor.bsky.social, @kristymbooks.bsky.social

Background is a brick wall painted in the colours of the rainbow ( red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple). Thirty book covers are arranged in five rows of six. The books are as follows ROW 1 Can’t Buy Me Love by Georgia Beers; The Love we Make by Harper Bliss; The Truthspoken Heir by Novae Caelum; But How Are You, Really by Ella Dawson; Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella Gamez; ROW 2 Calling the Shots by Kelly Farmer; Dream On, Ramona Riley by Ashley Herring Blake; Perfect Rhythm by Jae; Mechanics of Love Meka James; Fall into You Georgina Kiersten; The View from the Top by Rachel Lacrey; ROW 3 Love in Focus by Lyla Lee; Zoe Brennan, First Crush BY Laura Piper Lee; Reunions and Ruses by Marie Landry; Karaoke Queen by Dominic Lim; Dragon Boats & Doctor's Notes by Hudson Lin; CeCe Sloan is Swooning by Jamey Moody ROW 4 Finder's Keepers by Radclyffe; Too Forward by Krystina Rivers;Finding Molly Parsons by Alyson Root; Chasing Stars by Katia Rose; Chef's Kiss by Stephanie Shea; We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian ROW 5 Don't Get it Twisted by Wren Taylor; Unbroken by Alli Temple; The Hellion's Waltz by Olivia Waite; The Road Trip Agreement by Tiana Warner; I Think They Love You by Julian Winters; Flipping Hearts and Homes by Chris Zitt

While I read 2SLGBTQIA+ books all year long, June I try to read exclusively Queer. Here's 30 books from my TBR list for this month. The one's I don't finish in June, I still have July - December to read them.

This list will change because it changed multiple times when making it (so many books)
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A tabby cat sits ontop of a teal arm chair that has the progressive Pride flag stretched across it.

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️