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Book Review: Her Island Homecoming by Anna J. Stewart

Book Review: Her Island Homecoming by Anna J. Stewart

Posted May 27, 2023 / 0 Comments

HER ISLAND HOMECOMING by Anna J. Stewart SERIES: Hawaiian Reunions #1 GENRE: Contemporary Romance (Clean & Wholesome) PUBLISHER: Harlequin Heartwarming RELEASE DATE: May 23, 2023 PAGES: 239 If she stays… Will he stay too? From sand in his shoes to a gecko eating his dinner, Theo Fairfax is way outside […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Torching by Kerry Peresta

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Torching by Kerry Peresta

Posted May 27, 2023 / 9 Comments

THE TORCHING by Kerry Peresta SERIES: Olivia Callahan Suspense #3 GENRE: Mystery/Suspense (general market) PUBLISHER: Level Best Books RELEASE DATE: March 28, 2023 PAGES: 323 Mysterious fires. A haunting past. A secret file. Three years ago, Olivia Callahan endured an assault that resulted in a devastating brain injury. She survived, […]


Book Review: Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Book Review: Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Posted May 26, 2023 / 0 Comments

LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER MAKES A MESS by Luvvie Ajayi Jones Illustrator: Joey Spiotto GENRE: Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: Philomel Books RELEASE DATE: May 2, 2023 PAGES: 41 A story about a little troublemaker with a big heart from the New York Times bestselling author and noted speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones Whoops! Little […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): A Deadly Wilderness by Kelly Irvin

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): A Deadly Wilderness by Kelly Irvin

Posted May 24, 2023 / 13 Comments

A DEADLY WILDERNESS by Kelly Irvin GENRE: Inspirational Romantic Suspense PUBLISHER: Ally Press RELEASE DATE: May 23, 2023 PAGES: 365 A frantic anonymous crisis center hot-line call propels counselor Susana Martinez-Acosta smack into the center of a murder investigation and a homicide detective’s arms. Exactly where she doesn’t want to […]


Book Review: Revealing the Truth by Lorri Dudley

Book Review: Revealing the Truth by Lorri Dudley

Posted May 23, 2023 / 6 Comments

REVEALING THE TRUTH by Lorri Dudley SERIES: Agents of Espionage #1 GENRE: Inspirational Historical Romance/Intrigue PUBLISHER: Wild Heart Books RELEASE DATE: May 30, 2023 PAGES: 392 His suspect holds a secret, but can he uncover the truth before she steals his heart? When Katherine Jenkins is rescued from the side […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): I Know Who I Am by Dorena Williamson

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): I Know Who I Am by Dorena Williamson

Posted May 21, 2023 / 12 Comments

I KNOW WHO I AM by Dorena Williamson ILLUSTRATOR: Dana SanMar GENRE: Inspirational Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: WaterBrook RELEASE DATE: May 16, 2023 PAGES: 40 An uplifting picture book that reminds children all over the world of God’s love for them—affirming their standing in His kingdom and reinforcing their God-given […]



Book Review (and a Giveaway!): In Feast or Famine by Mesu Andrews

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): In Feast or Famine by Mesu Andrews

Posted May 16, 2023 / 28 Comments

IN FEAST OR FAMINE by Mesu Andrews SERIES: The Egyptian Chronicles #2 GENRE: Inspirational Historical/Biblical Fiction PUBLISHER: WaterBrook RELEASE DATE: May 9, 2023 PAGES: 449 Thrust into an arranged marriage, the daughter of ancient Egypt’s high priest plays a pivotal role in Joseph’s biblical narrative in this powerful novel from […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Counter Attack by Patricia Bradley

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Counter Attack by Patricia Bradley

Posted May 15, 2023 / 60 Comments

COUNTER ATTACK by Patricia Bradley SERIES: Pearl River #1 GENRE: Inspirational Romantic Suspense PUBLISHER: Revell RELEASE DATE: May 16, 2023 PAGES: 378 A brand new heart-stopping series from a USA Today bestselling author No sooner has Alexis Stone been sworn in as the interim sheriff for Russell County, Tennessee, when […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Gillespie Field Groove by Corey Lynn Fayman

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Gillespie Field Groove by Corey Lynn Fayman

Posted May 13, 2023 / 7 Comments

GILLESPIE FIELD GROOVE by Corey Lynn Fayman SERIES: A Rolly Waters Mystery #5 GENRE: Private Detective Mystery (general market) PUBLISHER: Konstellation Press RELEASE DATE: March 15, 2023 PAGES: 294 An obscure rock’n’roll roadie dies under mysterious circumstances. A prized Jimi Hendrix guitar has gone missing. Can Rolly Waters save his […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway)!: A Novel Disguise by Samantha Larsen

Book Review (and a Giveaway)!: A Novel Disguise by Samantha Larsen

Posted May 11, 2023 / 11 Comments

A NOVEL DISGUISE by Samantha Larsen SERIES: A Lady Librarian Mystery #1 GENRE: Historical Cozy Mystery (Clean) PUBLISHER: Crooked Lane Books RELEASE DATE: May 16, 2023 PAGES: 295 When Miss Tiffany Woodall assumes the identity of her half-brother after his death, she realizes she isn’t the only one with a […]



Book Review: In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer

Book Review: In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer

Posted May 6, 2023 / 5 Comments

IN THIS MOMENT by Gabrielle Meyer SERIES: Timeless #2 GENRE: Inspirational Historical Romance / Time Travel PUBLISHER: Bethany House RELEASE DATE: May 2, 2023 PAGES: 392 Maggie inherited a gift from her time-crossing parents that allows her to live three separate lives in 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each night, she […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Blooming With Murder by Kathryn Long

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Blooming With Murder by Kathryn Long

Posted May 6, 2023 / 9 Comments

BLOOMING WITH MURDER by Kathryn Long SERIES: Sierra Pines B&B Mystery #3 GENRE: Cozy Mystery (clean) PUBLISHER: Camel Press RELEASE DATE: March 14, 2023 PAGES: 216 Spring is blooming in Sierra Pines, and everyone’s busy preparing for the annual Spring Fling Festival. Ali Winston takes her B&B guests for a […]


Book Review: When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer

Book Review: When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer

Posted May 5, 2023 / 6 Comments

WHEN THE DAY COMES by Gabrielle Meyer SERIES: Timeless #1 GENRE: Inspirational Historical Romance / Speculative PUBLISHER: Bethany House RELEASE DATE: May 3, 2022 PAGES: 375 How will she choose, knowing all she must sacrifice? Libby has been given a powerful gift: to live one life in 1774 Colonial Williamsburg […]


Book Review: Regency Therapy by Lisa H. Catmull

Book Review: Regency Therapy by Lisa H. Catmull

Posted May 4, 2023 / 2 Comments

REGENCY THERAPY by Lisa H. Catmull SERIES: The Jane Austen Vacation Club #2 GENRE: Contemporary Romance (Clean & Wholesome) PUBLISHER: Saltair Press RELEASE DATE: February 7, 2023 PAGES: 280 My publisher invited me to attend an all-expenses paid writing retreat at the posh new Hartfield Regency Resort in Loveland, Colorado. […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Swindler’s Daughter by Stephenia H. McGee

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Swindler’s Daughter by Stephenia H. McGee

Posted May 3, 2023 / 46 Comments

THE SWINDLER’S DAUGHTER by Stephenia H. McGee GENRE: Inspirational Historical Romance PUBLISHER: Revell RELEASE DATE: May 2, 2023 PAGES: 348 A surprise inheritance. A cache of family secrets. A choice that will change her life forever. Lillian Doyle has lived her entire high-society life with her widowed mother, believing her […]


Book Review: Courage in the Storm by Laurel Blount

Book Review: Courage in the Storm by Laurel Blount

Posted April 30, 2023 / 11 Comments

COURAGE IN THE STORM by Laurel Blount SERIES: John’s Mill Amish Romance #3 GENRE: Inspirational Contemporary Romance / Amish PUBLISHER: Berkley RELEASE DATE: April 25, 2023 PAGES: 334 In this powerful Amish romance, an isolated woman and a compassionate man learn that love can build a bridge between their two […]