Tag: diverse fiction

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): You Make It Feel Like Christmas by Toni Shiloh

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): You Make It Feel Like Christmas by Toni Shiloh

Posted September 6, 2023 / 42 Comments

YOU MAKE IT FEEL LIKE CHRISTMAS by Toni Shiloh GENRE: Contemporary Romance (Christian) PUBLISHER: Bethany House RELEASE DATE: September 5, 2023 PAGES: 198 As if going home for the holidays jobless and single wasn’t bad enough, she’s dragged into a holiday season full of activities leading up to her sister’s uber-romantic […]



Book Review: An American Immigrant by Johanna Rojas Vann

Book Review: An American Immigrant by Johanna Rojas Vann

Posted August 25, 2023 / 7 Comments

AN AMERICAN IMMIGRANT by Johanna Rojas Vann GENRE: Women’s Fiction (Christian) PUBLISHER: WaterBrook RELEASE DATE: August 15, 2023 PAGES: 343 A Colombian American journalist tries to save her career by taking an assignment somewhere she never thought she’d go—Colombia—in this heartwarming debut novel about rediscovering our family stories. “A beautiful […]




Book Review: Love Unfeigned by Nadine C. Keels

Book Review: Love Unfeigned by Nadine C. Keels

Posted July 29, 2023 / 1 Comment

LOVE UNFEIGNED by Nadine C. Keels SERIES: For Every Love #1 GENRE: Contemporary Romance (Christian) PUBLISHER: Nadine C. Keels RELEASE DATE: February 27, 2013 PAGES: 128 For Every Love, Book One: a sweet second chance romance There’s homesickness in his kiss… Back when Lorraine and Isaiah were children, the competitive […]


First Line Friday (week 345): The One Who Sees Me

First Line Friday (week 345): The One Who Sees Me

Posted June 8, 2023 / 6 Comments

Happy Friday & welcome to the First Line Friday link-up! It’s time to grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line. Today I’m featuring the first line of The One Who Sees Me by Joan Embola. I love the covers of this series & […]


First Line Friday (week 341): The Thing About Home

First Line Friday (week 341): The Thing About Home

Posted May 11, 2023 / 8 Comments

Happy Friday & welcome to the First Line Friday link-up! It’s time to grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line. Today I’m featuring the first line of The Thing About Home by Rhonda McKnight! Confession: I went to grab the first line and […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Book Bandit by Caron Pescatore

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Book Bandit by Caron Pescatore

Posted April 19, 2023 / 3 Comments

THE BOOK BANDIT by Caron Pescatore ILLUSTRATOR: Amanda Neves SERIES: A Phoebe Chen Mystery #1 GENRE: Children’s Chapter Book / Mystery PUBLISHER: Pesky Books 4Kidz RELEASE DATE: March 27, 2023 PAGES: 136 Eight-year-old Phoebe Chen has a new mystery to solve. Can you help? Phoebe loves anything that involves brainstorming, […]


Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Ifueko Ogbomo & A Divine Romance

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Ifueko Ogbomo & A Divine Romance

Posted February 11, 2023 / 3 Comments

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Divine Romance by Ifueko Ogbomo, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! So honored to have Ifueko here today to chat about her debut novel! A DIVINE ROMANCE by Ifueko Ogbomo GENRE: Inspirational Historical Romance / Biblical Era PUBLISHER: InspiroLogos Publishing RELEASE DATE: February 14, […]


Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Patricia Raybon & Double the Lies

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Patricia Raybon & Double the Lies

Posted February 8, 2023 / 33 Comments

I’m so honored to have Patricia Raybon back on the blog today to chat about her new historical mystery, Double the Lies! Her words just go right to my heart – whether in her articles, her books, or her acceptance speech for the 2022 Christy Award for First Novel – […]


Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

Posted February 1, 2023 / 12 Comments

THE DAVENPORTS by Krystal Marquis SERIES: The Davenports #1 GENRE: Young Adult Historical Romance PUBLISHER: Dial Books RELEASE DATE: January 31, 2023 PAGES: 384 The Davenports delivers a totally escapist, swoon-worthy romance while offering a glimpse into a period of African American history often overlooked. “A fresh, utterly enchanting read.” —Ayana […]



Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Body and Soul Food by Abby Collette

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Body and Soul Food by Abby Collette

Posted March 12, 2022 / 5 Comments

BODY AND SOUL FOOD by Abby Collette SERIES: Books and Biscuits #1 GENRE: Cozy Mystery PUBLISHER: Berkley RELEASE DATE: November 9, 2021 PAGES: 336 In this page-turning new mystery series, fraternal twins Keaton and Koby will pull double duty when they take down a killer while preparing to open their […]



Cover Reveal: To Win A Prince by Toni Shiloh

Cover Reveal: To Win A Prince by Toni Shiloh

Posted February 14, 2022 / 28 Comments

I’m so excited today to bring you the cover reveal for To Win A Prince by Toni Shiloh, releasing September 2022 from Bethany House! SEQUEL TO IN SEARCH OF A PRINCE GENRE: Inspirational Contemporary Romance PUBLISHER: Bethany House RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2022 As a fashion aficionado and best friend […]


Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Patricia Raybon & All That is Secret

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Patricia Raybon & All That is Secret

Posted October 14, 2021 / 28 Comments

I cannot properly express how EXCITED I am for All That is Secret by Patricia Raybon, so I’m beyond thrilled to have Patricia here on the blog today to share some things she learned about Christian fiction while writing it! ALL THAT IS SECRET SERIES: Annalee Spain Mystery #1 GENRE: […]



Cover Reveal: In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh

Cover Reveal: In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh

Posted June 8, 2021 / 21 Comments

Oh y’all. I cannot WAIT to show you the cover for In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh!!! The first time I saw it, it took my breath away & brought tears to my eyes. It’s that gorgeous. In fact, this may be my favorite cover I’ve ever revealed […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Final Harvest by Barbara Howard

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Final Harvest by Barbara Howard

Posted April 5, 2021 / 2 Comments

FINAL HARVEST SERIES: Finding Home #1 GENRE: Cozy Mystery RELEASE DATE: August 1, 2020 PAGES: 164 Traci Simmons has been fired from another job and must decide if it’s time to give up her home and start fresh in another town. But, when her elderly neighbor dies mysteriously, she is […]