Tag: novella

First Line Friday (week 369): Christmas Takeover

First Line Friday (week 369): Christmas Takeover

Posted November 23, 2023 / 5 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. I hope those of you in the US had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday! I’m ready to start spotlighting Christmas reads in my First […]


Author Interview: Thirzah & The Librarian’s Ruse

Author Interview: Thirzah & The Librarian’s Ruse

Posted October 7, 2023 / 0 Comments

Please join me in welcoming Thirzah to the blog today to chat about her new fantasy novella, The Librarian’s Ruse! Thirzah was born in the Netherlands, but grew up in Southern Maryland. In her spare time (what’s that?), Thirzah enjoys hanging out with other writers, creating jewelry, and making fantasy […]


Road Trip Reads Giveaway (Iowa): Now or Never by Emily Conrad

Road Trip Reads Giveaway (Iowa): Now or Never by Emily Conrad

Posted June 3, 2023 / 27 Comments

today’s book: Now or Never by Emily Conrad This week we kicked off the summer-long Road Trip Reads Giveaway where we will be visiting all 50 states on the pages of recently released books. Because road trips are always better with friends – and books – right? So grab your […]


Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Dani Pettrey & The Shifting Current

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Dani Pettrey & The Shifting Current

Posted May 14, 2023 / 26 Comments

Dani Pettrey is one of my favorite people, not to mention one of my favorite authors, so please join me in welcoming her to the blog today to talk about her new romantic suspense novella, The Shifting Current! If you’ve been reading her Coastal Guardians series, then you’ve been waiting […]


Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): The Shifting Current by Dani Pettrey

Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): The Shifting Current by Dani Pettrey

Posted May 5, 2023 / 11 Comments

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Shifting Current by Dani Pettrey, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! Keep reading for an excerpt! THE SHIFTING CURRENT by Dani Pettrey SERIES: Coastal Guardians novella GENRE: Christian Romantic Suspense PUBLISHER: Gracie & Johnny Inc. RELEASE DATE: May 2, 2023 PAGES: 210 […]


First Line Friday (week 320): The Holiday Hunt

First Line Friday (week 320): The Holiday Hunt

Posted December 15, 2022 / 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 Holiday Hunt, a light-hearted holiday romance by one of my faves, T.I. Lowe! I love […]





2022 ACFW Carol Award Winners

2022 ACFW Carol Award Winners

Posted September 11, 2022 / 5 Comments

Hello dear readers! Book award season is upon us and I’m so delighted today to present to you the 2022 ACFW Carol Award winners & finalists! While I took a break from doing my annual interviews this year because … life … I’ve still been cheering on all of the […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Double Dipped by Terry Korth Fischer

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Double Dipped by Terry Korth Fischer

Posted July 18, 2022 / 22 Comments

DOUBLE DIPPED by Terry Korth Fischer SERIES: One Scoop or Two GENRE: Cozy Mystery Novella PUBLISHER: The Wild Rose Press RELEASE DATE: June 29, 2022 PAGES: 137 Accepting second best is good for her career, but first-grade teacher, Retta Curt, delays signing up for the disappointment. Given two weeks to […]


Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): Dead Amid the Dogwoods by Cassidy Salem

Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): Dead Amid the Dogwoods by Cassidy Salem

Posted March 10, 2022 / 21 Comments

DEAD AMID THE DOGWOODS by Cassidy Salem SERIES: Adina Donati, Accidental Sleuth #5 GENRE: Cozy Mystery Novella RELEASE DATE: December 1, 2021 PAGES: 119 Nothing disrupts a celebration quite like an uninvited corpse. Adina already knows the city can be a dangerous place. That’s why she’s looking forward to a […]


Author Interview: Richard L. Mabry & Medical Mystery

Author Interview: Richard L. Mabry & Medical Mystery

Posted January 27, 2022 / 15 Comments

It’s always a treat to have Dr. Richard L. Mabry stop by the blog & today he’s here to chat about his new novella, Medical Mystery! Dr. Richard Mabry is a retired physician, now writing “medical mysteries with heart.” In addition to his medical books, he is the author of […]


First Line Friday (and a Giveaway!): Unpacking Christmas

First Line Friday (and a Giveaway!): Unpacking Christmas

Posted January 13, 2022 / 13 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 Unpacking Christmas by Beth K. Vogt, currently on tour with JustRead Publicity Tours, LLC (the company […]




It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (Reads) GIVEAWAY: All I Want

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (Reads) GIVEAWAY: All I Want

Posted December 28, 2021 / 9 Comments

today’s book: All I Want Happy Tuesday! Even though Christmas is over, I still think it counts until New Year’s Day, so I am continuing our annual blog series spotlighting (over 60 this year) new and recently-released Christmas reads! So… snuggle in, grab your fave hot beverage and comfiest blanket, […]




First Line Friday (week 269): An Endless Christmas

First Line Friday (week 269): An Endless Christmas

Posted December 23, 2021 / 10 Comments

Happy Christmas Eve & 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. (My apologies for not posting last week – you can read my explanation here) Today, I’m featuring the first line of An […]