2025 Almanac Anthology : Just Read Crew

by Casandra Charles, Elle Kayson, A.A. Lewis

The Jamie Reynolds Chronicles presents Just Read Crew’s 2025 almanac series, featuring twelve short stories and poems dedicated to each month of the year.

This unique anthology offers readers twelve novellas that will keep you reading all season and holidays long throughout 2025.

(Erotica) All Black Cocks “ABC” by Casandra Charles

(Romance) “Captured Hearts” by C. Monet

(Romance) “Designs on Spring” by Ka’-Dee Allen

(Contemporary Fiction) “My Birthday Bucket List” by Khatari

(Romance) “Sunny and May” by Elaine Jenkins

(Spicy Urban Romance) “Illicit Desires” by Sanye Phoenix

(Lesbian Erotica Poetry) “The Mood Diaries Presents Rain & Bliss Part 1” by Lady Rainmaker

(Contemporary Fiction) “Fast Friends” by Kaylynn Hunt

(Paranormal Erotica) “Indian Summer (The Second Summer)” by A. A. Lewis

(Erotica) “The Unholy Desires” by Vivian Blue

(Urban Romance) “Rediscovering Love” by elle kayson

(Erotica) “Moans and Mistletoes” by Flenardo

470 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 31, 2024

About the author

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, with parents from Trinidad and Tobago, Casandra graduated college with a BA degree in Mass Media Arts at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, GA, where she resided for many years and now has her master’s degree in Adult Education.

Casandra is an avid reader and always wanted to write a book but hesitated for many years, as she suffers from adult dyslexia. She never allowed her disability to hold her back on anything, and she finally completed her first book, Jamie Reynolds Chronicles: Lust and Lies, in 2015, Secrets Revealed in 2016, Pillow Talk and Too Good To Be True in 2018, Tinder, Love and Care in 2020, Thank You, Next in 2021 and Joy Ride in 2022.
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Casandra loves to travel and explore and has a bucket list of places to visit a mile long as she slowly begins to check off a new destination every few months. She lives by many mottos, but her favorite one is “Live Laugh Love,” which is also tattooed on her left arm to remind her every day to Live today, Laugh often and Love always.

Reviews

[Vonetta Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my first time reading and finishing an anthology. Most of the authors in the book were new to me authors and some stories hit a little better than others. Overall I liked the idea of having a story per month to keep me reading throughout the year although I definitely wasn’t lacking there.

[Renada Boddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved 2025 Anthology

I enjoyed each of the twelve stories. This is my first time completing an anthology. There are some stories I wanted more from, like The Whistler. I was so excited when I saw the release for the completed story, and I was not disappointed. Overall, I enjoyed all of the authors and can’t wait to start next year’s anthology.

[Rise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This anthology is a heartfelt collection of diverse voices and stories curated by Casandra Charles and the Just Read Crew. It explores themes of identity, resilience, and truth with authenticity and emotional depth. Some pieces stood out more than others, but as a whole, it’s a strong celebration of community, creativity, and lived experience. A great read for those who appreciate real stories and fresh perspectives.

[Sassha Reads❤️❤️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I Only Read February and November

I only read February by C. Monet and November by Elle Kayson and I enjoyed the two stories that I did read.

[Lexc · Rating 4 out of 5]

If Elle Kaysons name is attached to it. I’m gonna read it.