Tag: diverse fiction

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

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

Posted June 8, 2023 / 0 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 […]


Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Kimberly Duffy & A Tapestry of Light

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Kimberly Duffy & A Tapestry of Light

Posted March 25, 2021 / 10 Comments

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Tapestry of Light by Kimberly Duffy, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I’m delighted to host Kimberly today as she shares about the first book she ever loved! Title: A Tapestry of Light Author: Kimberly Duffy Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Release date: March 16, […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): A Game of Cones by Abby Collette

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): A Game of Cones by Abby Collette

Posted March 2, 2021 / 7 Comments

A GAME OF CONES SERIES: An Ice Cream Parlor Mystery #2 GENRE: Cozy Mystery PUBLISHER: Berkley RELEASE DATE: March 2, 2021 PAGES: 352 In this charming mystery series set in an ice cream shop, no case is too cold to crack! Bronwyn Crewse is delighted that Crewse Creamery, the ice […]


First Line Friday (and a Giveaway!): ‘Til I Want No More

First Line Friday (and a Giveaway!): ‘Til I Want No More

Posted February 26, 2021 / 20 Comments

Happy Friday! And welcome to First Line Friday, hosted by Hoarding Books!!! Since it’s Friday, 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 ‘Til I Want No More by Robin W. Pearson, currently on […]


Book Review: Decoy Valentine by Shannon Kent

Book Review: Decoy Valentine by Shannon Kent

Posted February 13, 2021 / 0 Comments

DECOY VALENTINE GENRE: Inspirational Romantic Suspense RELEASE DATE: January 10, 2021 PAGES: 325 CAN OMINOUS VALENTINES LEAD TO TRUE LOVE? When Susanna Kelly returns to her hometown of Sweetheart, Texas and its quirky, lovable citizens, her peace of mind is shattered by heart-shaped notes with sinister messages. Daniel Sheppard, Asian […]


Book Review: An Unlikely Proposal by Toni Shiloh

Book Review: An Unlikely Proposal by Toni Shiloh

Posted February 13, 2021 / 8 Comments

AN UNLIKELY PROPOSAL by Toni Shiloh GENRE: Inspirational Contemporary Romance PUBLISHER: Love Inspired RELEASE DATE: February 1, 2021 PAGES: 224 Their friendship can survive almost anything… For two best friends, marriage could be their greatest test yet… Trinity Davis must not have heard firefighter Omar Young correctly. Did her handsome […]