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My 2026 Reading Challenge (So Far)

My Goodreads goal for 2026 was 50 books, and I passed it a long time ago. Here’s everything I’ve finished so far this year, month by month.

My Goodreads goal for 2026 was 50 books, and I passed it a long time ago. Here is everything I have finished so far this year, newest first. Reviews are coming as I get to them.

Stars are my Goodreads ratings, out of five.

November (7)

  • Heartbeat by Terreece M. Clarke · ★★★☆☆
  • Promise: A Small Town Second Chance Cowboy Romance (The Gather Series Book 1) by Jhéanell Westonberry
  • Grow and Tell: A Mason Family Novel (The Mason Family Saga Book 9) by AshleyNicole · ★★★☆☆
  • The Sweetest Thing I've Known (The Mason Family Saga Book 8) by AshleyNicole · ★★★☆☆
  • You're The One That I want: The Mason Family Saga by AshleyNicole · ★★★☆☆
  • My Soul's Reflection by AshleyNicole · ★★★☆☆
  • Spin 'Bout You (For The Holiday Book 1) by BriAnn Danae

October (24)

  • A Little Stuffing (The Mason Family Saga Book 4) by AshleyNicole · ★★★☆☆
  • Another College Love Story by Shvonne Latrice · ★★★☆☆
  • An Ounce of Decorum by AshleyNicole · ★★★☆☆
  • Words with Friends: A Mason Family Novella by AshleyNicole · ★★★☆☆
  • Slipped up in Love by AshleyNicole · ★★★☆☆
  • Hoop Session (KC Queens, #1) by Aubry J. · ★★☆☆☆
  • Weak for You by Aubry J. · ★★★☆☆
  • Pieces of Me by Aubry J. · ★★★☆☆
  • I Wanna Be Down by AshleyNicole · ★★★★☆
  • Wait for Me: A Trenches Spin-Off by Aubry J. · ★★☆☆☆
  • Elevator Pitch (Hapless in Love, #1) by Evelyn Leigh · ★★★☆☆
  • Trenches (The Grand Penz Mixtape, #1) by Aubry J. · ★★★☆☆
  • Transformation: The Metamorphosis Series Book Three by Bailey West · ★★★☆☆
  • Awakening (The Metamorphosis Series Book 2) by Bailey West · ★★★☆☆
  • Paxton's Peace (Bluette Men #3) by Bailey West · ★★★☆☆
  • Epiphany (The Metamorphosis Series Book 1) by Bailey West · ★★★☆☆
  • Ezekiel's Passion (Bluette Men #2) by Bailey West · ★★★☆☆
  • Blue's Beauty (Bluette Men #1) by Bailey West · ★★★☆☆
  • Therapy Session by D. Scott
  • Claimed by a Knight (The Wild Knights #2) by Té Russ · ★★★★☆
  • Falling for a Knight (The Wild Knights #1) by Té Russ · ★★★☆☆
  • Blacc by Bailey West · ★★★☆☆
  • All In by zee reneé · ★★★☆☆
  • When in Rome by Té Russ · ★★★☆☆

September (14)

  • Loving Man by Bailey West · ★★★★☆
  • For His Pleasure: Virgin Territory: An Erotic Short by Kimberly Brown
  • What You Need by Kami Holt · ★★☆☆☆
  • Only If It's You by T'Lyn
  • Sunset over Napa Valley by Monica Garner · ★★★☆☆
  • Beyond Measures: An Urban Romance (Against All Odds Book 1) by Kimberly Brown · ★★★☆☆
  • Had Me At Hello: When Nina Meets Meech by Talena Tillman
  • Heart Of A Goon II (Season Five: The Wraithe Family Book 2) by Jahquel J. · ★★★☆☆
  • Senior: The Dillinger Chronicles by Kimberly Brown · ★★★☆☆
  • At the End of It All by Rae Lyse · ★★★★☆
  • For the Night by Rae Lyse · ★★★☆☆
  • Thirty (A Sun Series Bonus Story) by Rae Lyse · ★★★★☆
  • Bunny (The Sun #3) by Rae Lyse
  • The Endgame (The Sun #2) by Rae Lyse · ★★★★★

August (28)

  • Saving Sunflower (The Sun #1) by Rae Lyse · ★★★★☆
  • Asante (Barron Family #3) by ML Bash · ★★★☆☆
  • Rook: Barron Family Saga by M.L. Bash · ★★★☆☆
  • Homecoming SZN: A Ganton Hills A&M University Novella by Aubreé Pynn · ★★★☆☆
  • Knight: Barron Family Saga by M.L. Bash · ★★★☆☆
  • Pills and Potions: Snoh by Connie Easton · ★★★☆☆
  • Make it Real (Taylor Family Saga Book 2) by Kami Holt · ★★★☆☆
  • Count On You (Taylor Family Saga Book 1) by Kami Holt
  • In Just One Night by Soleil · ★★★☆☆
  • Sinful Serenity (An Arranged Marriage Rivals-to-Lovers Romance) (Emberwick Book 1) by Mary C. KIM · ★★★☆☆
  • Lau Ahi: The Consortium Book Nine by Dandridge Monroe · ★★★☆☆
  • Shâhzâdeh: The Consortium Book Eight by Dandridge Monroe · ★★★☆☆
  • Gaisgeach: The Hero and the Hellion (The Consortium Book 7) by Dandridge Monroe · ★★★☆☆
  • Priest : The Consortium Book Six by Dandridge Monroe · ★★★★☆
  • Own It: An Urban Romance by Shvonne Latrice · ★★★★☆
  • Ghàidheal : The Consortium Book Five by Dandridge Monroe · ★★★★☆
  • Jada's Christmas List: A Menace and her Hitta (The Consortium Book 3) by Dandridge Monroe · ★★★☆☆
  • Love Letters in Beacon Grove (The Consortium Book 4) by Dandridge Monroe · ★★☆☆☆
  • Me For You (Game Time Book 2) by K.C. Mills · ★★★★☆
  • Concrete & Cadence (Welcome to Stonebridge, #1) by C.M. Barnes · ★★★☆☆
  • All He Ever Needed (Million Dollar Baby Book 1) by Tay Mo'Nae · ★★★☆☆
  • Booked Boyfriends, Bad Decisions by A. Blossom · ★★★☆☆
  • Terms and Conditions by T'Lyn · ★★★☆☆
  • In Love at Christmas by T'Lyn · ★★★☆☆
  • Nia and Duke by T'Lyn · ★★☆☆☆
  • Big Trouble in a Little Mafia by Tanvier Peart · ★★★☆☆
  • ALMOST (Armani Sisters Book 2) by T'Lyn
  • Open My Heart (Armani Sisters Book 3) by T'Lyn · ★★★☆☆

July (18)

  • Won't Keep You Waiting (Armani Sisters Book 1) by T'Lyn · ★★★★☆
  • Owo: The Consortium Book Two by Dandridge Monroe · ★★★☆☆
  • The Oath (Secrets, #1) by T.M. Richardson
  • Red Roses and Regrets (The Consortium Book 1) by Dandridge Monroe · ★★★☆☆
  • Hold Us Together (Masters Brothers Book 3) by T'Lyn · ★★★☆☆
  • I'll Be the One by T'Lyn · ★★★☆☆
  • Because It's Forever (Masters Brothers Book 2) by T'Lyn · ★★★☆☆
  • Loco: The Idea of Us by T'Lyn · ★★★☆☆
  • Reeking Havoc: The Cartier Cartel 6 by Jessica N. Watkins · ★★★☆☆
  • The Cartier Cartel 3: Saint's Sweetest Sin by Jessica N. Watkins · ★★★☆☆
  • The Cartier Cartel 4: Love In Perfect Tempo by Jessica N. Watkins · ★★★☆☆
  • The Cartier Cartel 2 : A Legend and An Icon by Jessica N. Watkins · ★★★☆☆
  • The Cartier Cartel: A Legend and An Icon by Jessica N. Watkins · ★★★☆☆
  • The Fiancé Favor: A Slow Burn Marriage of Convenience by Joanna Kimber · ★★★☆☆
  • His Remedy to the Madness: A Waynesville Love Story by Aubreé Pynn · ★★★★☆
  • The Last Man on Earth: A Survival Romance by Shae Sanders · ★★★☆☆
  • Enraptured By An Ugly N*gga: An Urban Romance Story by Daisy Savage · ★★★☆☆
  • Joliet by Rae Lyse · ★★★☆☆

June (20)

  • Problematic Vol. 1 by Ladii Nesha · ★★★★☆
  • Free Agent (Connecticut Kings, #10) by Christina C. Jones · ★★★☆☆
  • Pass Interference (Connecticut Kings, #6) by Christina C. Jones · ★★★☆☆
  • Offensive Formations (Connecticut Kings, #8) by Christina C. Jones · ★★★☆☆
  • Prime II: The Banks Empire by N'Dia Rae · ★★★☆☆
  • Prime III: The Banks Empire by N'Dia Rae · ★★★☆☆
  • Prime: The Banks Empire by N'Dia Rae · ★★★☆☆
  • Love on the Highlight Reel (Connecticut Kings, #2) by Christina C. Jones · ★★★☆☆
  • Rifts and Refrains (Resonance, #1) by Tiye · ★★★☆☆
  • Tasty by Taahesi B. Williams
  • Personal (St. Louis Cyclones, #3) by Alexandria House · ★★★☆☆
  • Give her Love. Give her Power. by Grey Huffington · ★★★☆☆
  • Flagrant (St. Louis Cyclones, #1) by Alexandria House · ★★★☆☆
  • Technical (St. Louis Cyclones, #2) by Alexandria House · ★★★★☆
  • Lemon Pepper: Where Love & Grief Meet by Nina. · ★★★★☆
  • Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen · ★★★☆☆
  • The Crownless King (The South USA series Book 1) by Dria Andersen · ★★★★★
  • Merciless Obsession (The Bloodline Book 2) by Tay Mo'Nae
  • Stolen Matrimony (The Bloodline Book 1) by Tay Mo'Nae · ★★★☆☆
  • Hear My Heart by Tay Mo'Nae · ★★★☆☆

May (23)

  • The 19th Hole by Evelyn Latrice · ★★★★☆
  • Catch My Love: A St. Rowe: A St. Rowe Urban Romance (St. Rowe Saga Book 2) by Kellz Kimberly · ★★★☆☆
  • Show My Love For You (St. Rowe Saga Book 3) by Kellz Kimberly · ★★★☆☆
  • The Bride of a St. Rowe Millionaire 2 by Kellz Kimberly · ★★★☆☆
  • Catch My Gaze: A St. Rowe Urban Romance (St. Rowe Saga Book 1) by Kellz Kimberly · ★★★☆☆
  • The Bride Of A St. Rowe Millionaire by Kellz Kimberly · ★★★☆☆
  • Best On Best by Kizzie Kollins · ★★★☆☆
  • 12:01 by Bella Jay · ★★★☆☆
  • Love In A Hopeless Place by TaJ Shamari · ★★★☆☆
  • Knight: A Richmond Crime Family Saga (The RCF Saga Book 2) by Tacarra · ★★★☆☆
  • Kyandri: A Richmond Crime Family Saga (The RCF Saga Book 3) by Tacarra · ★★★☆☆
  • Kyan: A Richmond Family Saga (The RCF Saga Book 4) by Tacarra · ★★★☆☆
  • Knasim: A Richmond Crime Family Saga (The RCF Saga Book 1) by Tacarra · ★★★☆☆
  • Memphis (Three Kings Book 2) by Alexandria House · ★★★☆☆
  • Sinful King: A Mafia Romance (Mafia Misfits Book 7) by Asia Monique · ★★★☆☆
  • Sinful Obsession (Mafia Misfits #5) by Asia Monique · ★★★★☆
  • Sinful Enforcer (Mafia Misfits Book 6) by Asia Monique · ★★★★☆
  • Sinful Desire (Mafia Misfits #4) by Asia Monique · ★★★★☆
  • Sinful Surrender (Mafia Misfits #3) by Asia Monique · ★★★☆☆
  • Sinful Redemption (Mafia Misfits #2) by Asia Monique · ★★★★☆
  • Sinful Vow (Mafia Misfits, #1) by Asia Monique · ★★★☆☆
  • Mia: The Dillinger Chronicles by Kimberly Brown · ★★★☆☆
  • Beauty & Bonds (The South-Hurst Syndicate, #3) by Dominique Black · ★★★☆☆

April (15)

  • Sage & Sin (The South-Hurst Syndicate, #2) by Dominique Black · ★★★☆☆
  • Velvet & Venom (The South-Hurst Syndicate, #1) by Dominique Black · ★★★☆☆
  • Prince : Love Always Wins (The Richards Book 3) by Bre Shadae · ★★★☆☆
  • Summer Rain by Shantel Davis · ★★★☆☆
  • Cuffed by a Certified Maniac (Maniac Series Book 1) by Nek Mills · ★★★☆☆
  • You Hide I'll Seek: A Halloween Erotica (Duplex 1812 Book 1) by M.L. Bash
  • To The Moon (The 8th Wonder Book 1) by Evelyn Latrice · ★★★☆☆
  • Lilith (Three Kings Book 1) by Alexandria House · ★★★☆☆
  • Off The Charts by zee reneé · ★★★☆☆
  • A Player's Prayer (Mills Brothers Series Book 3) by Nek Mills · ★★★★☆
  • PYRO (The Unhinged Book 1) by SUNSHINES URBAN NOVELS · ★★★☆☆
  • Saved by A Billionaire (The Duke Family Book 3) by Miss J. · ★★★☆☆
  • Saved by A Billionaire 2 (The Duke Family Book 4) by Miss J.
  • Stolen by A Billionaire (The Duke Family Book 1) by Miss J.
  • Stolen by A Billionaire 2 by Miss J. · ★★★☆☆

March (19)

  • Keep Giving Me Love (Unorthodox Love, #2) by BriAnn Danae · ★★★☆☆
  • Keep You To Myself (Unorthodox Love, #1) by BriAnn Danae · ★★★☆☆
  • Snatched Up By A Hood Menace: Unhinged Romance by J. Dominique · ★★☆☆☆
  • Low Love, Low Fidelity by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • Inevitably Love. (Complicated Book 2) by Love Belvin
  • Love's Neutral Zone (Connecticut Kings, #9) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • In the Meantime… (Complicated Book 1) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • Grace (Prism Book 2) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • Mercy (Prism #1) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • Love's Encroachment (Connecticut Kings, #7) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • Our Reckless Hope (Muted Hopelessness #3) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • Our Muted Recklessness (Muted Hopelessness #2) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • My Muted Love (Muted Hopelessness #1) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • Love Delayed (Waiting to Breathe Book 1) by Love Belvin
  • He Who Is a Protector (Sadik, #3) by Love Belvin · ★★★★☆
  • He Who Is a Lover (Sadik, #2) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • He Who Is a Friend (Sadik #1) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • Love Redeemed (Love's Improbable Possibility Book 4) by Love Belvin · ★★★★☆
  • A Love Like This, Pt. 2 by Kya Montague

February (25)

  • Love UnExpected (Love's Improbable Possibility Book 2) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • Love UnCharted (Love's Improbable Possibility, #3) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • Tempting Chaos by K.C. Mills · ★★★★☆
  • Colliding With Fate by A.E. Valdez · ★★★☆☆
  • Love Lost (Love's Improbable Possibility Book 1) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • Love's Ineligible Receiver (Connecticut Kings, #5) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • Love in the Red Zone (Connecticut Kings, #1) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • Love's Inconvenient Truth by Love Belvin · ★★★★☆
  • The Rhyme of Love (Love In Rhythm & Blues Book 2) by Love Belvin · ★★★★☆
  • The Rhythm of Blues (Love In Rhythm & Blues Book 1) by Love Belvin · ★★★★☆
  • The Left of Love (Wayward Love Book 1) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • The Low of Love (Wayward Love #2) by Love Belvin · ★★★☆☆
  • The Right of Love (Wayward Love Book 3) by Love Belvin · ★★★★☆
  • Take It Down by Nicole Jackson
  • Bonded with Ezra (Love Unaccounted #3) by Love Belvin · ★★★★☆
  • In Love with Ezra (Love Unaccounted #2) by Love Belvin · ★★★★☆
  • A Love Like This, Pt. 1 by Kya Montague
  • Set (Them Boys, #1) by Alexandria House · ★★★☆☆
  • Cash Rules Everything (Banks Crew Series Book 1) by Roxanne Taylor · ★★★☆☆
  • Let Me Please You (McClain Brothers #4.5) by Alexandria House · ★★★☆☆
  • Riot : Yayo 3 by Lisa Austin
  • Yayo: The Beginning by Lisa Austin
  • Are You Going to Love Me: A Waynesville Love Story by Aubreé Pynn · ★★★☆☆
  • Yazir & Nina by Shvonne Latrice
  • Our Love is the Realest 3 by Shvonne Latrice · ★★★★☆

January (21)

  • I Got Your Back by Shvonne Latrice
  • Me and My Dope Boy by Shvonne Latrice · ★★★☆☆
  • Strictly Professional (Strictly Professional, #1) by Christina C. Jones · ★★☆☆☆
  • Prior Affair by Christina C. Jones · ★★★☆☆
  • Faded Memories: A Night Shift Novella by Christina C. Jones · ★★★☆☆
  • Hood Boyz Fall in Love Too 2 by Shvonne Latrice · ★★★☆☆
  • Hood Boyz Fall In Love Too 3 by Shvonne Latrice · ★★★★☆
  • Hood Boyz Fall in Love Too by Shvonne Latrice · ★★★★☆
  • Boss Chicks by Shvonne Latrice · ★★★☆☆
  • All Mine: An Urban Nanny Romance (All Or Nothing Book 1) by KARALYNNE K · ★★★☆☆
  • Pretty Caged Bird (All for Love, #1) by Kimberly Brown · ★★☆☆☆
  • Equivalent Exchange (Night Shift, #1) by Christina C. Jones · ★★★★☆
  • All I've Wanted All I've Needed by A.E. Valdez · ★★★☆☆
  • How To Melt A Snowflake : A Grumpy x Sunshine, Small Town, Holiday Romance by Joanna Kimber · ★★★☆☆
  • Maybe for the Summer by Aubreé Pynn · ★★★★☆
  • Asylum (The Protectors #1) by B. Love · ★★☆☆☆
  • Captivated by Him: The Billionaire and the Bully by Tara Ellis · ★★★☆☆
  • Safe Word (Mercy Book 1) by Tatum James
  • One Drunk Night In Miami by Alecia J.
  • Suleem and Yahzi (D-Ville Projects #1) by K.C. Mills · ★★★☆☆
  • Where Love Blooms (Jareau Family, #1) by Kimberly Brown · ★★★☆☆

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