Book Review of 'When They Met Again' by Leslie Gould

Happy Monday Bookworms!

I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but the majority of the US is experiencing weather whiplash, and I have been deep in it. From tornados, blizzards, and the craziest wind and cold/heat ratios as far as temperature variations, I have been glued to my computer studying it all. I hope everyone is staying safe!

When my eyes are not on the weather, they are glued to a novel to escape for a moment and getting my eyes focused on something less overwhelming. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Contemporary Amish Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for When They Met Again by Leslie Gould, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: When They Met Again 
Series: Letters from Lancaster County 
Author: Leslie Gould 
Publisher: Bethany House 
Release Date: March 17, 2026 
Genre: Fiction / Romance / Amish / Contemporary

A gently humorous just friends romance from Leslie Gould, threaded with heart-deep characters and the timeless traditions of simple Amish life. 

It's love at first sight for Adam Slaybaugh, yet while Joanna Grebel finds him attractive and is intrigued when he declares his interest, she's less certain of the potential for a romantic future together. Instead, she proposes they be "just friends," but Adam's not willing to settle for anything less than a romantic relationship. In response, he leaves Lancaster County for Florida, and soon after, Joanna begins courting Jacob Byer--someone she deems a much more suitable match. 

When Adam returns to Lancaster County years later to pursue a career in his grandparents' successful home renovation business, he finds Joanna suffering from a broken heart. Misunderstandings and matchmaking schemes begin a tender journey of healing and romance--but is Adam's love enough to finally win Joanna over?  

For readers of Beverly Lewis, Wanda E. Brunstetter, and Shelley Shepard Gray, a sweet Amish romance with matchmaking grandmas and themes of enemies to lovers, he falls first, and love at first sight versus "just friends."  

Book Review of 'Eyewitness Sketch' by Danielle Grandinetti

Hello Bookworms!

I hope you all are doing well today. Pollen is high right now and my allergies are insane so I'm going to keep this intro short and sweet so you can get to the good stuff. ;)

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this 1930s Historical Romantic Mystery and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Eyewitness Sketch by Danielle Grandinetti, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Eyewitness Sketch 
Series: Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency #1 
Author: Danielle Grandinetti 
Publisher: Hearth Spot Press 
Release Date: March 10, 2026 
Genre: 1930s Historical Romantic Mystery

Finding love at Death’s Door might destroy them both. 

CHICAGO, Ill., 1931—Gabriella Salatino, an illustrative journalist for the Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency, never planned to return to her island home at the tip of Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula. Nor did she plan to witness a murder. But when her life is threatened, she has no choice but to hide out under the protective care of the man she left behind. 

Deputy Andri Jóhannsson has been coming to Gabby’s rescue his entire life, but having her in his secluded home tests the limits of his patience. The woman has no sense of self-preservation, and he has a smuggling ring to ferret out. Except, her skill with sketchpad and pencils might be the very investigative tool he needs in order to catch the bootleggers. 

With a murderer on her trail and criminals evading detection, Gabriella and Andri must set aside the past or risk its eruption. Because this time, the collateral damage might include more than losing their friendship. It might cost them the lives of those they love. 

La Verità con Integrità. Truth with Integrity. The Legacy of a (Girl) Stunt Reporter.

Book Review of 'Verse by Verse (Volume 1)' by Benjamin McGreevy

Happy Monday Bookworms!

How is everyone doing today? Did you have a good weekend? My weekends for the foreseeable future are going to be full of packing and working on getting our house ready to list for sale. We are hoping to have it on the market by the end of the month, so time is of the essence, and life is about to get really interesting. I hope everyone is enjoying this active start to the spring season and staying safe.

Today I am featuring a book that is going to be an invaluable resource for many so I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian Nonfiction Devotional and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Verse by Verse (Volume 1) by Benjamin McGreevy, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Verse by Verse: A Daily Devotional Through the Whole Bible — Volume 1: Genesis 1–11 — Where the Story Begins 

Series: Verse by Verse: A Daily Devotional Through the Whole Bible #1 
Author: Benjamin McGreevy Publisher: Independently Published 
Release Date: January 13, 2026 
Genre: Christian Nonfiction Devotional

Could one devotional lead you through the entire Bible? 

If you’ve ever longed to journey through the entire Bible with fresh eyes and a deeper heart, A Daily Devotional Through the Whole Bible will be your guide. 

Written with reverence, clarity, and insight, Benjamin McGreevy takes readers verse by verse through Scripture, beginning in Genesis, to uncover the richness, order, and divine purpose woven into every line of God’s Word. 

Far more than a commentary, this devotional invites personal reflection and meditation, helping believers not only read the Bible but truly live it. 

Each passage comes with thoughtful reflections that reveal God’s wisdom, creative design, and constant presence, from the first verse of Genesis to the final revelation of His glory. 

Designed for both study and spiritual growth, this book is a companion for anyone desiring to deepen their relationship with God through daily engagement with Scripture. 

Whether you’re a pastor, student, or lifelong believer seeking renewal, this devotional will guide you to see that every word and verse holds eternal meaning. 

A Daily Devotional Through the Whole Bible is not just a book to read; it is a journey to experience the living Word of God in all its truth and power. 

 
Begin your journey through the Bible verse by verse!  

Spotlight on 'Love & Baseball' by Jaime Jo Wright & 'The Cinderella Plot' by Pepper Basham

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

Today is a great day because I am shining a spotlight on TWO amazing Young Adult Romantic Comedies!

I hope you enjoy the excerpts from both of these novels and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Love & Baseball by Jaime Jo Wright (with Chloe Joanne) AND The Cinderella Plot by Pepper Basham, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About Love & Baseball

Title: Love and Baseball 
Author: Jaime Jo Wright with Chloe JoAnne 
Publisher: MadLit Publishing 
Release Date: February 10, 2026 
Genre: Young Adult Romantic Comedy

She needed a boyfriend. AI came to her rescue. But then her fake boyfriend showed up at school. 

Brielle has never wanted a boyfriend. She's happy with her book boyfriends--purely fictional, right? Easy to maintain. She's also not a huge fan of sports, except baseball. Not playing it. No. Again, books and cozy afternoons are her thing. But Brielle can get into baseball with the best of them when it comes to watching, repeating stats, and wearing her favorite jerseys. But apparently, that's not enough in life. At least according to her four nosy aunts, who all think she needs a boyfriend, people at school who are convinced Brielle is a closet serial killer because she's happier with her books, and yeah. Valentine’s Day is on the calendar. 

There is a purpose for AI, and Brielle decides the genius thing to do is make a fake boyfriend. Complete with deepfake photos, Brielle creates the perfect boyfriend, and no one needs to know he's entirely fictional. They just need to believe she met him over summer vacation, and he lives somewhere in North Carolina. Only he doesn't. When baseball catcher, Brooks Mason shows up at high school, a lookalike to Brielle's AI boyfriend, her entire world becomes a dog-eared, bent pages book nightmare. 

Brooks is getting sick of all the girls at school wanting to date him. He wants to play ball and hang out. So, yeah. It makes sense to help Brielle out. Fake date? Why not? But once together, dating for show becomes an act that both Brielle and Brooks aren't quite prepared for, and dealing with unexpected attraction, complicated situations, and interfering aunts and bffs?  

It's a grand slam of problems just waiting to happen, plus a game-changing shot at a championship home run at love.  

** CLEAN YA Rom-Com Fiction you can read without skipping a page **

Book Review of 'A Texas Easter Blessing' by Mindy Obenhaus

Hello Bookworms!

Spring is here and with that comes severe weather here in Texas. I have struggled with storm anxiety my entire life and to keep my mind off of the hail and tornado threat that's headed our way this week I have been doing a lot of praying and a lot of reading. One of my favorite fictions to read are set in my home state like the novel I am featuring today.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Inspirational Contemporary Christian Romance, stay safe no matter the weather, and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for A Texas Easter Blessing by Mindy Obenhaus, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Texas Easter Blessing 

Series: Legacy Ranch #3 

Author: Mindy Obenhaus 

Publisher: Love Inspired Books 

Release Date: February 24, 2026 

Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Christian Romance 

A new ranch home 

could lead to a new family. 

After his marriage fails, single father Ryder Sinclair returns to his hometown with his young son to care for his ailing mother. He’s surprised to run into his teenage crush, Kendall Hunt, whose career as a professional chef has been shaken by scandal. As the two work together to save an Easter event usually hosted by Ryder’s mother, Kendall finds herself longing for this sense of family with Ryder and little Shepard. But when she has a chance to go back to the life she once knew, will she choose the dream she’s spent years chasing…or the new dream that has taken hold of her heart?

Book Review of 'Whiteout' by Dani Pettrey & Lynette Eason

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

I have been in a suspense mood lately, and lucky for me, there is a plethora of great stories in this genre that have recently been released. Today, I am shining a spotlight on one of them that has not one but two stories.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Romantic Suspense Novella Collection and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Whiteout by Dani Pettrey & Lynette Eason, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Whiteout 
Author: Lynette Eason and Dani Pettrey 
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers 
Release Date: February 3, 2026 
Genre: Romantic Suspense Novella Collection

Brace yourself for double the suspense in these snowbound adventures as an avalanche forces two couples to face down their enemies in a ski resort shut off from the outside world. 

In Buried in Shadows by Dani Pettrey, Cassandra Parker arrives at her best friend's destination wedding, praying her stalker hasn't tracked her to Colorado. Also part of the wedding party is Sheriff Joel Brunswick, the man she stunned by leaving at the altar to hide a dangerous truth. When an avalanche strands their ski group in an abandoned lodge, it becomes chillingly clear that Cassandra's stalker has followed her . . . and he's willing to kill to make her his. 

In Snowbound Secrets by Lynette Eason, Dr. Maya Sullivan fully intends to escape her past and finish planning a retreat for military veterans at the ranch she's inherited. Unfortunately, her plans go sideways when an avalanche traps her in a Colorado ski resort. An unexpected reunion with her high school crush forces her to confront past wounds, but she soon realizes someone is targeting her, and their search for a shadowy enemy becomes a matter of life and death.  

A gripping romantic suspense novella collection from bestselling authors Lynette Eason and Dani Pettrey featuring second-chance romance, trapped together forced proximity, military and law enforcement heroes, a small-town destination wedding, and snowbound survival at a Colorado ski resort.  

Book Review of 'Tracing a Kidnapper's Trail' by Katy Lee

Happy Saturday Bookworms!

It's been awhile since I've popped in on the weekend but I couldn't wait to share my thoughts on the latest book I've devoured. This novel was just released this week and is the perfect weekend read.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Inspirational Romantic Suspense and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Tracing a Kidnapper's Trail by Katy Lee, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Tracing a Kidnapper's Trail 
Series: K-9 Search and Rescue #18 
Author: Katy Lee 
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense 
Release Date: February 24, 2026 
Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense

Solving an abduction case  

means a relentless K-9 manhunt… 

When search and rescue worker Hunter Shelton and his bloodhound Libby are called to a crime scene, he discovers his ex-fiancée murdered and her young daughter missing—and he's attacked. Soon, he realizes the little girl may have been taken by drug runners, and could possibly be his own child. With no one else to turn to, Hunter teams up with DEA Agent Marlee Price and her narcotics K-9, despite their rocky history. As they face escalating threats and uncover a rising body count, an old enemy from Marlee's past resurfaces. Will they be able to rescue the child and bring dangerous criminals to justice before time runs out? 

 
From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.  

Spotlight on 'A Rancher for Easter' by Susanne Dietze

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

I am taking a quick break from packing and decluttering to highlight another Love Inspired novel that continues the wonderful Home to Foxtail series. 

I hope you enjoy this spotlight and excerpt for this Contemporary Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for A Rancher for Easter by Susanne Dietze, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Rancher for Easter 

Series: Home to Foxtail #3 

Author: Susanne Dietze 

Publisher: Love Inspired 

Release Date: February 24, 2026 

Genre: Contemporary Romance

An inheritance with strings attached…

Forces him to tie the knot. 

Rancher Thatcher Dalton accidentally triggers a marriage requirement to his inheritance and now must find a wife in six months…or lose his farm. When widowed bookkeeper Bliss Anderson suddenly finds herself without a job, she knows that the adoption of her foster daughter, who has epilepsy, will be in jeopardy—unless she accepts Thatcher’s proposal of a marriage of convenience. As the platonic couple settle into married life and parenthood, they soon find that remaining just friends is harder than expected. But when a long-held family secret threatens their growing happiness, it’ll take a little girl’s Easter wish to turn them into a real family… 

Book Review of 'SEAL of Honor' by Jessica Ashley

Hello Bookworms!

I hope you are all doing very well! I feel so blessed to be enjoying some amazing weather and my heart and prayers go out to all of those that are dealing with this unbelievable winter weather. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm!

Today I am featuring another series starter that is so good!! I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian Romantic Suspense and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for SEAL of Honor by Jessica Ashley, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: SEAL of Honor 
Series: Iron Tide Brotherhood #1 
Author: Jessica Ashley 
Publisher: B.A.D. Publishing, LLC 
Release Date: February 23, 2026 
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

She vanished on their wedding day. Now she’s back… and someone wants her dead. 

Zane Knox is a man who doesn’t officially exist. 

The former Navy SEAL has spent years living in the shadows, forced into off-the-books missions for a government agency that owns his secrets—and his freedom. He’s learned the hard way that love is a liability and trust gets you killed. 

Until the woman who broke his heart stumbles onto his boat in the middle of the night. 

Bruised. Terrified. And begging for medical supplies. 

Tessa Lane doesn’t know who’s hunting her or why. She only knows that nowhere is safe and that every place she runs to turns into another crime scene. The faith she once clung to is gone. So is her belief in love… and the vows she nearly made to Zane. 

But when the danger closes in and her past catches up to her, Zane becomes the only safe place she has left. 

Protecting Tessa was never part of his mission. 

But losing her might destroy what little is left of him. 

As a relentless enemy hunts them through the coastal shadows, Zane and Tessa must confront the secrets that tore them apart—and the faith, love, and redemption that might be the only things that can save them now. 

Because this time, walking away isn’t an option.  

Book Review of 'Whispers in the Snow' by Heidi Eljarbo

Happy Monday Bookworms!

I am so incredibly excited you're here with me today as I get to shine a spotlight on a novel by one of my favorite authors! Heidi Eljarbo knows how to paint quite the picture with her words and I am always here for her storytelling!

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Cozy Historical Mystery Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Whispers in the Snow by Heidi Eljarbo, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Whispers in the Snow 
Series: Heartwarming Christmas 
Author: Heidi Eljarbo 
Publisher: Independently Published 
Release Date: ‎ January 27, 2026 
Genre: Cozy Historical Mystery Romance

Of course, a young woman in Norway during the late nineteenth century can be a successful amateur sleuth, and goodness knows, Cornelia’s days are always more exciting when she can devote her time to resolving a local mystery. 

Cornelia Gran is a dedicated daughter, friendly and kind; although, she has an exorbitant amount of curiosity. She devours Arthur Conan Doyle’s magazine articles and tries to follow the fictitious Sherlock Holmes’s investigative examples, but her fascination with solving puzzles always gets her into mischief. 

Each morning, Cornelia reads the newspaper, looking for a conundrum to solve. Searching for clues—and then chronicling her discoveries—thrills her. She certainly finds those activities more entertaining than taking her grandmother’s advice and attending one Christmas ball after another in search of a husband. 

But chaos and danger turn Cornelia’s quiet days upside down when her attempt to find information about the owner of a nearby abandoned cottage takes her into dangerous territory. As winter winds rattle the windows and swirl snowdrifts against the doors, she faces off with a ghost, gets in trouble with the police, and finds herself staring down danger without thinking of the consequences. In the middle of it all, she meets Simon and is captivated by his charm, good looks, and personality. 

Meanwhile, a real killer is after her, and he won’t stop until he gets information she doesn’t have! Christmas, with all its cheery festivities, hygge, and family traditions, has never been more threatened. Cornelia must call on all her investigative skills, not only to stop the ruination of her family’s holiday, but also to make certain Simon and his aunt keep what belongs to them. And maybe, just maybe, the amateur sleuth will discover the meaning of true love.  

Set in a fictitious town in Norway in 1891, this cozy historical mystery is perfect for those who enjoy curious and determined women sleuths, clean and wholesome romance, and the discovery of buried secrets in an abandoned house.  

Spotlight on 'The Memory Stone' by Bryan Davis

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

Thank you so much for joining me today! Life is busy, my head is spinning, but my heart is happy, so I can't complain. In anticipation of my upcoming move I have started going through items throughout my house, and the first place I started was one of my keepsake boxes. While going through old report cards and achievements, I found a journal that I had kept in junior high. With my mind on childhood memories, I started thinking about all of the wonderful stories I've read in my lifetime and wish I would've kept a reading log back then to see what I've read in my lifetime. Junior high was a fantasy era for me, and the novel I am featuring today is the perfect addition to this genre.

I hope you enjoy an excerpt from this Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Takeover Blitz for The Memory Stone by Bryan Davis hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Memory Stone 

Series: Dragons of Camelot #2 

Author: Bryan Davis 

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers 

Release Date: January 6, 2026 

Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure 

A Girl with Powers Beyond Her Understanding. 

A Boy Sworn to Protect Her. 

And a Kingdom Veering into Madness. 

Camelot is becoming increasingly dangerous for dragons and their allies. When a fear-inducing toxin seeps into the water supply, Merlin, Hawk, and Sabina suspect sorcery. Could this be Lady Morgan’s doing? But when Lady Morgan pleads innocent and offers a truce to save her poisoned sister, the trio hesitantly believes her. Using a supernatural device called the memory stone, the team splits up to embark on an epic journey to Dragon’s Rest and portals beyond to uncover the mystery. 

Readers of Bryan Davis’s previous books will devour this fast-paced read following the thrilling adventures of heroic new characters. 

Perfect for teen and tween readers of Christian fiction, this magical, YA fantasy adventure includes:

• Clues to Sabina’s Underborn heritage
• Suspenseful escapes and rescues
• An epic battle of good dragons and dragon riders versus the forces of evil
• Clean action adventure, portal fantasy, and supernatural mystery
• Cameo appearances by characters from Oracles of Fire series
• Multiple POVs from humans and dragons
• Strong faith themes focused on the power of prayer

Book Review of 'Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy' by Karen Baney

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

A unique fact about my family is that twins are very prominent so I have a soft spot for stories that involve twins, and the novel I am featuring today has a different spin on it that really made this particular story interesting.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian Western Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy by Karen Baney, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy 
Series: Love at Vargas Ranch #1 
Author: Karen Baney 
Publisher: Desert Life Media 
Release Date: February 3, 2026 
Genre: Christian Western Romance

He’s running from his twin’s crimes. She’s haunted by the man who betrayed her. Can she open her heart to his identical twin? 

Shannon thought she’d buried the past—until she arrives at Vargas Ranch and sees the face of the man who shattered her trust. The man she swore she’d never forgive. 

Parker has spent his life paying for his brother's sins. False accusations and shattered opportunities follow him everywhere—because no one sees the man behind the face. When Shannon mistakes him for his twin and has him arrested, his fragile fresh start shatters. 

Now forced to work together in the ranch’s equine therapy program, Shannon and Parker must navigate a tense enemies-to-friends journey. As they confront the pain of the past and the pull of unexpected attraction, trust becomes the hardest battle of all. 

She must learn to trust the man her heart keeps mistaking for the one who broke it. Parker must prove he's not his brother before he loses his second chance at love. 

When the past collides with the present, can love build the bridge to healing and forgiveness? 

A heartfelt Christian romance about redemption, mistaken identity, and love that dares to heal.

Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy will steal your heart.

Book Review of 'Eye of the Mind' by Sara Davison

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

Boy do I have a treat for you today! The novel I am featuring is one that has been a joy to read and has been one of my favorites this month.I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Romantic Suspense and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Eye of the Mind by Sara Davison, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Eye of the Mind 
Author: Sara Davison 
Publisher: Independently Published 
Release Date: December 17, 2025 
Genre: Romantic Suspense (with thriller elements)

She can't picture his face. 
But he knows hers. 

Firefighter Jules Adler suspects her blind date with Officer Dante de Marco will not go well. When she witnesses a violent crime, the night goes from bad to worse fast. 

Dante, the police sketch artist, is tasked with getting enough details from her to draw the killer. If only Jules could visualize the man’s face. 

She and Dante are forced to spend a lot more time together than either would like, trying desperately to come up with a likeness. The problem is, with a ruthless psychopath closing in, that time is about to run out. 

For fans of fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat suspense, slow-burning romance, humor, and deep issues of faith. 

Book Review of 'A Siege on Her Heart' by Jessica Brousseau

Hello Bookworms!

The past few months have been a whirlwind in my life, and there are big changes that are upcoming that are terrifying and exciting all at the same time. I'm thinking about reviving my old personal blog to give more updates, but long story short is the Flores family is moving!! We are gearing up to sell our current house while also building a new one, which is overwhelming to say the least. That does mean that my reading time is going to become extremely limited the next few months, but I still plan on posting as consistently as possible and plan on keeping my fellow bookworms updated as well so stay tuned.

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this amazing Historical Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Siege on Her Heart by Jessica Brousseau, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Siege on Her Heart 
Author: Jessica Brousseau 
Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing and Media 
Release Date: January 5, 2026 
Genre: Historical Romance

Ana María Bailon believes her heart is as shattered as the burning city she flees. Once bold and brilliant in her father’s war councils, she now carries a secret child and a soul scorched by the siege of San Sebastián. When an English captain offers a hurried marriage and safe passage to a foreign land, Ana wonders if she is walking toward healing or a new form of heartbreak. 

Captain Peter Ashmore lives with memories that stalk him like smoke from a burning town. Honor compels him into a marriage of convenience, yet every glance from his Spanish bride stirs a longing he fears he does not deserve. As they travel to his English estate and step into a world of drawing rooms and whispered judgments, Peter grapples with guilt, desire, and a God he worries has turned away. 

In the quiet rooms of Abbeygate, Ana starts to trust the gentle man beneath the scarlet uniform, but nightmares, secrets, and grief threaten every fragile step. Peter feels himself falling for the courageous woman he vowed to shield, even as the truth of her past and his role in the siege loom over them both. 

Can Ana and Peter confront the ruin behind them and choose a love that rebuilds what war tried to destroy?  

Book Review of 'An Appearance of Impropriety' by Jayna Breigh

Happy Friday Bookworms!

My quest to broaden my horizons and to branch out into different genres continues into 2026, as proof of the novel I am featuring today! One upon a time, I loved legal dramas as far as television was concerned, but I've never been a fan of legal dramas in the literary sense. But this gorgeous cover with its moodiness and enticing title won me over, and I gave it a shot. I am so glad I did.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Romantic Legal Drama and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for An Appearance of Impropriety by Jayna Breigh, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: An Appearance of Impropriety 

Author: Jayna Breigh 

Publisher: Kregel Publications 

Release Date: January 27, 2026 

Genre: Romantic Legal Drama 

Will their love turn into a scandal despite their efforts? 

As the youngest female judge in Los Angeles, Mahalia Jackson has her career on a fast track to success. Her polished exterior makes sure of that. But when she volunteers for the Junior Jurors and ends up working side by side with attorney JD Cash, her plans begin to falter. 

JD heads up the program—born out of his own troubled past—where local teens learn about the legal system. He leverages his position as an attorney to fulfill God's calling on his life: to support the orphans and widows of society who have lost beloved fathers and husbands to TransNation's eighteen-wheeled time bombs roaming America's freeways. 

Mahalia's rule—never date a lawyer—is a straitjacket that tightens when she presides over the case where JD serves as a young widow's attorney. When Mahalia is placed in a vulnerable position, her resolve begins to waver. 

Her increasing proximity to the empathetic lawyer sparks an onslaught from anonymous online adversaries attempting to destroy Mahalia's reputation and career by throwing around claims of an appearance of impropriety. The digital disgrace pushes Mahalia to ask one hard question: Is loving JD worth risking her career?

With a great story, well-developed characters, and a tale that explores the value of second chances and giving back, the latest from Breigh is a must-buy. —Library Journal, Starred Review

"An Appearance of Impropriety is filled with characters I cared about who were placed in challenging situations that compelled me to keep reading long into the night." —Cara Putman, award-winning author of the Secrets to Keep series