Book Review of 'Bernadette' by Jennifer Lynn Cary

Hello Bookworms!

I have found a new-to-me author and a new series that I have fallen in love with and I'm so excited to share it with you this week! I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Contemporary Romance and let me know in the comments if you've ever had a meet cute happen to you as this novel has a doozie.


About the Book

Title
: Bernadette
Series: The Weather Girls Wedding Shoppe and Venue #8
Author: Jennifer Lynn Cary
Publisher: Tandem Services Press
Release Date: August 4, 2025 
Genre: Contemporary Romance

She’s supposed to be a small-town girl…
…He’s billed as America’s biggest heartthrob.

What could possibly go wrong? How about everything?


Tiny Bernie Sawrey is perfectly happy fixing carburetors until her stepmother ambushes her with a blind date. The catch? It’s with movie star Garrett Lomas, Bernie’s secret celebrity crush and the reason she’s haunted the drive-in alone her entire adult life.

There’s just one teensy problem: Bernie’s about as Hollywood-ready as a rusty muffler.

But when her dad’s garage faces financial ruin, suddenly playing Kokomo’s answer to the girl-next-door doesn’t seem so impossible, if it will help. How hard can it be to fake being normal for a few weeks?

Meanwhile, Gabe Lomas thought being his identical twin’s stunt double only involved driving race cars—not impersonating him at charity events in small-town Indiana. But when the movie studio execs set up the deal and Garrett’s fiancée says no way, Gabe trades his helmet for a fake smile and a very real problem.

The problem? Bernie Sawrey, all five-foot-nothing of her, with enough quirk and innocence to charm the grumpiest producer. That’s the problem.

Gabe is falling for her hard, only she thinks he’s his famous brother.

And she just might be falling for him too.

Now he’s caught between protecting his brother’s career and protecting his own heart. Because telling Bernie the truth might send her racing away—but not telling her guarantees he’ll lose her when she finds out.

Return to 1973 Kokomo, Indiana, where the cardinal in the sycamore knows that love—like a good engine—runs best when all the parts are genuine. A sweet, hilarious tale of mistaken identity, small-town charm, and finding love when you’re not even being yourself.

You will enjoy this sweet, quirky tale of secret twists, because sometimes the best love stories start with a little white lie and maybe a bit of motor oil.


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Book Review of 'Change Rushes West' by Monique Bucheger and G.L. Rasmusse

Merry Christmas Eve!

I can't believe Christmas is here and the final day highlighting the Ginnie West Adventures series! If you'd like to read my reviews for the first four books in the series you can find them HERE. I hope you've enjoyed my reviews this week and thank you so much for stopping by my little corner of the internet. Have a very Merry Christmas!! ♥️

About the Book

Title:
Change Rushes West 
Series: Ginnie West Adventures #6
Author: Monique Bucheger and G.L. Rasmussen 
Publisher: True West Publishing
Release Date: January 8, 2025 
Genre: Middle-Grade Fiction


Twelve-year-old Ginnie West wants to know what’s become of her late mother’s nationally-ranked, trick-riding horse. She enlists the help of her twin brother, but keeps the search a secret from her best friend and stepsister-to-be, Tillie Taylor.

Tillie is desperate to become a real West, knowing that when her mom marries Ginnie’s dad, she will be the only Taylor left in their new family. Meanwhile, Tillie has very mixed emotions about her birth dad dating again… and what’s the deal with Ginnie keeping secrets from her?

Ginnie and Tillie find unexpected twists and plenty of challenges along the way as they navigate evolving family bonds, misunderstandings, and long-hidden secrets. As they uncover answers, they learn that sometimes the past isn’t as far away as it seems, and love can be found in the most surprising places.

Change Rushes West is a heartwarming adventure about family, friendship, and finding hope in the most unexpected moments.

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Book Review of 'All Together West' by Monique Bucheger and G.L. Rasmussen

Christmas Week Continues!

Hello bookworms! I am back today with another book from the wonderful Ginnie West Adventures series! If you'd like to read my reviews for the first four books in the series you can find them HERE. I hope you enjoy and thank you for spending a few minutes with me during this busy season.

About the Book

Title:
All Together West 
Series: Ginnie West Adventures #6
Author: Monique Bucheger and G.L. Rasmussen 
Publisher: True West Publishing
Release Date: December 5, 2024 
Genre: Middle-Grade Fiction


Families are complicated… and no one knows that better than 12 year-old Ginnie West. With her dad engaged to her best friend’s mom, this summer should be a dream come true. However, the return of Tillie's birth father muddles the girls’ celebration.

On the plus side, Ginnie's dream of training on her beloved horse, Calliope, is finally happening. However, she soon discovers that her riding experience is not enough when Tillie, her best friend, and Toran, her twin brother, and their new horses outshine Calliope in performance.

To complicate matters further, Ginnie finds herself in the midst of an escalating prank war with her mischievous Uncle Jake, drawing the entire family into the chaos. The West/Stratton/Taylor families must come together and heal, allowing her great-uncle's cherished motto, "When you're here, you're family," to hold true once more.

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Book Review of 'Chase Your Dreams West' by Monique Bucheger and G.L. Rasmussen

Merry Christmas Week!

I am so incredibly happy that you're here with me today and happy Christmas week! I wanted to do something special this week leading up to the big day, and while I have been reading some amazing holiday reads, I thought I would mix things up and feature different books from one series each day leading up to Christmas! The Ginnie West Adventures is a series I haven't had the opportunity to read in a while, and I was so excited to jump back in and get caught up on the West family.

If you'd like to read my reviews for the first four books in the series you can find them HERE. Enjoy!

About the Book

Title:
Chase Your Dreams West 
Series: Ginnie West Adventures #5
Author: Monique Bucheger and G.L. Rasmussen 
Publisher: True West Publishing
Release Date: November 18, 2024 
Genre: Middle-Grade Fiction


Ginnie West, at 12, thought blending families would be a dream come true—until her dad's engagement to her best friend's mom collided with the return of Tillie's long-absent father. Suddenly, a joyous occasion becomes a tangled web of emotions.

If that's not enough, Ginnie struggles between loyalty to her late mother and acceptance of her soon-to-be stepmother. Add in an escalating prank war involving her Uncle Jake... and navigating this family storm is a challenge.

Plus, Tillie desperately wants a horse of her own while Ginnie is determined to follow her late mother's equestrian legacy as a trick rider, something her dad has forbidden.

Can Ginnie shape her own destiny and persuade her dad to support her ambitions? Get ready for a heartwarming adventure filled with friendship, family, and the power of chasing your dreams.

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Book Review of 'Woodencloak' by Dawn Ford

Hello Bookworms!

The Band of Unlikely Heroes series was one of my favorites to read this year, and after finishing the series with Shadowcape, I remembered I never had the opportunity to read the first novel in the series. So, I am here now to go back and share my thoughts on how it all began!

I hope you enjoy and let me know in the comments if you've read any novels in this series or any fantasy recommendations you might have for me. I'm always on the lookout for a good series.

About the Book

Title: Woodencloak 
Series: Band of Unlikely Heroes #1
Author: Dawn Ford 
Publisher: ScrivKids 
Release Date: February 7, 2023 
Genre: Middle-Grade Fantasy


Thirteen-year-old troll princess Horra Fyd’s life changes forever after an unexpected visit from the fairy queen and her two daughters. Tales of fairies gave Horra nightmares as a young troll. Before evening falls, however, a real nightmare unfolds. Horra’s father, King Fyd, goes missing. Her woodgoblin instructor is poisoned and uses his magic to revert to a seed. And a mysterious, gaunt man wearing a cape and playing a panflute joins the fairies in trying to capture her.

Horra flees but is instantly lost in a world she’s never had to travel alone. A letter hidden in her knapsack from her late instructor informs her that a power hungry Erlking seeks revenge against her kingdom and their allies for a two-generation old war. She is tasked with getting his seed to the Weald, a magical forest. There it can regenerate into a druid, the only creature with the power to hold the balance between good and evil, and who is able to defeat the Erlking.

However, the Erlking is always one step behind her. Horra must fight to protect herself, but she has no magic. She accepts a gift from a dead druid spirit of a charmed woodencloak to disguise her. But magic failed her mother, how can she possibly trust it?

Can Horra have faith and courage enough to trust a power she can’t see, and become a warrior heroine her foremothers can be proud of? Or will she allow fear to rule over her and lose everything that matters—including her life?

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Book Review of 'Christmas in Port Chance' by D.E. Malone

Happy Monday Bookworms!

I hope everyone is having lovely and wonderful holiday season so far. I am so proud of myself as this year I've almost got all of my Christmas shopping done early AND almost have everything wrapped and under the tree.  Who is this person?! Normally I'm the girlie that is out Christmas Eve feverishly grabbing items before the stores close so to be this ahead of the game...I honestly don't know how Christmas Eve is going to look this year! LOL


I am happy to report that I am also staying on top of my holiday reading goals and drinking in some fine holiday reads. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Clean Holiday Romance that is the latest release from one of my favorite authors!

About the Book

Title
: Christmas in Port Chance
Series: Port Chance #4 
Author: D.E. Malone
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: December 1, 2025 
Genre: Clean Holiday Romance

With the holidays approaching, Sadie Wendell fights the melancholy of experiencing another Christmas alone. She loves caring for injured animals at her wildlife rehab center, but it doesn’t fill the void she still feels years after a bitter divorce. Even taking on a new business partner to stave off money troubles isn’t the distraction she needs. Then her partner’s brother walks into the rescue in the midst of a squirrel catastrophe, turning Sadie’s dismal holiday season upside down.

Hayes Kelley vows to make the best of being laid off from his job, and working alongside Sadie at Furever Friends Rescue while helping his sister recuperate might be an unexpected gift this holiday season. Trouble is, he’s convinced Sadie feels his presence around the property is like finding coal in her stocking.

When a patron proposes a fundraiser for the rehab center, Sadie reluctantly accepts Hayes’ help. Can he convince her that their temporary partnership might be a second chance at love to heal her heartbreak before his time runs out in Port Chance?

This heartwarming Christmas novel revisits the small-town charm of Port Chance, Iowa during the holidays. Dive into its pages to meet the characters who’ll feel like friends and the close-knit community like home.

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Book Review of 'Christmas Wishes' by Carmen Peone

Hello Bookworms!

My Christmas reading season has been pretty epic and the hits just keep coming and coming! Between decorating, shopping, and wrapping I have been sneaking in some holiday reading every chance I get and I have been loving it! There's just something about reading a Christmas novella during the holiday season that adds that perfect little something.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Inspirational Contemporary 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 Tour for Christmas Wishes by Carmen Peone, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Christmas Wishes

Title: Christmas Wishes 
Series: Seven Tine Ranch Romance 
Author: Carmen Peone 
Publisher: Iron Stream Media 
Release Date: December 2, 2025 
Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Western Romance


One dream wedding. Two uncertain futures. A season of decisions that could change everything…. 


At Seven Tine Guest Ranch, Mandie Sellars serves guests as a cook, but her aspiration is to be the ranch’s event planner. When a surprise Christmas Eve wedding lands in her lap, Mandie sees this as her chance to shine—if she can handle the pressure. 


Her fiancé, Hudson Piccolo, just took the call of his his dream legal job. There’s just one catch—the job is in Seattle, clear across the state. Accepting it means leaving the ranch and upending Mandie’s and her daughter’s lives. 


Can their love withstand the tension between their ambitions and their commitment?  

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Book Review of 'The Relic Keeper' by Heidi Eljarbo

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

 I am so excited you're here today as I am featuring one of my favorite authors and her latest Christian Inspirational Historical Fiction, which is another hit! I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this new release and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

The Relic Keeper JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Relic Keeper by Heidi Eljarbo, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

The Relic Keeper

Title: The Relic Keeper 
Author: Heidi Eljarbo 
Publisher: Independently Published 
Release Date: November 18, 2025 
Genre: Christian Inspirational Historical Fiction


Once a thief, always a thief? 


Italy, 1620. Angelo is an orphan, lonely and forgotten. Having been passed on from one family to the next, he ends up as a common thief, subject to and under the thumb of a ruthless robber called Tozzo. The boy knows no other life and has lost hope that any chance of providence will ever replace his lonely, misfortunate existence. 


One day, a priest invites Angelo to help with chores around the church and rectory and, in exchange, offers him room and board. Padre Benedetto’s kindness and respect are unfamiliar and confusing, but Angelo’s safety is still a grave concern. Two older robbers have heard rumors about Tozzo’s hidden treasures and will stop at nothing to attain them. 


With literary depictions and imagery, Angelo’s story is a gripping and emotional journey of faint hope and truth in seventeenth-century Italy. Using invisible threads, Heidi Eljarbo weaves together her fictional stories with historical figures and real events.  

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Book Review of 'A Christmas in Shady Springs' by Sarah Anne Crouch

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

The Christmas reading season is in full swing, and I am loving all of the holiday literary goodness. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on today's pick and let me know in the comments what your current holiday read is.

Welcome to the Reviewer Tour for A Christmas in Shady Springs by Sarah Anne Crouch, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Books

Title:
A Christmas in Shady Springs
Series: Shady Springs #3
Author: Sarah Anne Crouch
Publisher: Scrivenings Press, LLC 
Release Date: November 25, 2025 
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance  
 
Madeleine Mullins has always pictured a Christmas wedding wrapped in twinkling lights and small-town warmth. But when family disagreements, church politics, and a sudden ice storm turn her plans upside down, she begins to wonder if love alone can hold everything together.

A.J. Young wants nothing more than to marry Madeleine, yet balancing tradition, faith, and expectations may cost them the joy of the day they’ve both dreamed of.

Set in the heart of Arkansas, 
A Christmas in Shady Springs is a sweet, heartfelt holiday romance about imperfect plans, enduring faith, and a love strong enough to weather every storm.

Perfect for fans of Denise Hunter, Rachel Hauck, and Melody Carlson. Come discover a holiday love story that will remind you why imperfect weddings often make the most beautiful memories.
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Book Review of 'A Hero's Christmas Kiss' by Virginia'dele Smith

Hello Bookworms!

While I am not married to a military man myself, there are moments that I wonder if my husband should've been a soldier. He has all of the markings of a good military man, and every time I read a novel like the one I'm featuring today, I think about my amazing husband and just how blessed I am. Here's to all the good men out there that know how to treat a woman.🤍

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

A Hero's Christmas Kiss JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Hero's Christmas Kiss by Virginia'dele Smith, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

A Hero's Christmas Kiss

Title: A Hero's Christmas Kiss 
Series: Military Kisses 
Author: Virginia'dele Smith 
Publisher: Books are Ubiquitous, LLC 
Release Date: November 7, 2025 
Genre: Wholesome and Cozy, Small-Town Christian Romance  
 
Caroling, coffee, and complications. A broken hero and the sweet girl next door…  
 
She just might be the miracle this soldier deserves. But can she fulfill her dreams without losing the guarded military man who’s captured her heart? 
 
Emilie Fielding longs for love — and to own her own business someday. Despite fears that she’s wasting time waiting for her prince to come while working for her Scrooge-like boss, the optimistic barista tackles Christmas preparations for the coffee shop with unbridled holiday joy. And when she stumbles hanging mistletoe, she surprises herself as well as her handsome rescuer with a merry peck on his cheek, right before he’s cajoled into lending her a hand. 
 
Garrett Banks yearns to belong. Learning to live with lingering injuries and struggling with feelings of vulnerability, the Marine discovers a humorous group of senior busybodies and the vibrant young woman who catches his attention while visiting a treasured small town. Tasked with helping to check off her yuletide to-do list, his honed defenses and well-constructed walls begin to crumble. 
 
Even though Emilie’s innate connection with him deepens, she wrestles with the growing need to leave her beloved home to secure her future. And while Garrett hopes to stay by her side, he fears the only way forward is to let her go. 
 
Do they have the courage this Christmas to unwrap the gift of forever?  
 
A Hero's Christmas Kiss is the charming eighth book in the Green Hills romance series and part of the Military Kisses Sweet Romance multi-author project. If you like swoon-worthy characters, fairytale towns that help people heal, and a cozy cup of holiday cheer, then you’ll adore Virginia'dele Smith’s jolly read.
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Book Review of 'The Healing Holiday' by Heather B. Moore

Happy December Bookworms!

Is anyone else feeling whiplash from the fact that December is already here?? While 2025 hasn't been the best year it has went by so quick! I hope your holiday season is starting strong and that you're getting a chance to read some holiday novels like the one I am featuring today.


I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Contemporary Romance that just released TODAY and let me know in the comments if you have any must-reads for this holiday season.

About the Book

Title
: The Healing Holiday
Series: The Healing Series #3 
Author: Heather B. Moore
Publisher: Mirror Press
Release Date: December 1, 2025 
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Winter 1981

A shocking discovery. A thirty-year secret. A holiday that will change them forever.

Daniela Jacobs never expected to find the surprise of her life when cleaning out her mother’s home. But the adoption papers she discovers tucked away in a dresser drawer are no figment of her imagination. With a heart aching with questions, she calls every number in the phone book that matches her biological mother’s name—Sylvia Burton.

When Sylvia receives a phone call from a woman identifying herself as the daughter she placed for adoption thirty years before, Sylvia wonders if she can reconcile her former decisions with her present life. The hole in her heart has never truly healed, but the secrets of her past have become so buried that she fears bringing them to light will upset the fragile threads of her marriage.

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Book Review of 'Uncluttered' by Liana George and Angie Hyche

Happy Friday Bookworms!

Today I am featuring a book that I read at the beginning of 2025. When my calendar starts to get crazy I tend to read books and either I forget to review them altogether or I procrastinate and continue to push it off. My goal from now until the end of the year is to catch up on these books so that I can start 2026 fresh while I also sharing my thoughts with you! 


I hope you enjoy my review of this Motivational Self-Help that is currently available on Kindle Unlimited and start 2026 as great as I started 2025.

About the Book

Title
: Uncluttered
Author: Liana George and Angie Hyche
Publisher: ScrivInspire
Release Date: June 11, 2024
Genre: Motivational Self-Help

In a world where chaos reigns and clutter overwhelms, discover the profound connection between orderliness, faith, and inner peace.

When organizing gurus like Marie Kondo and The Home Edit talk about orderly living, people listen! From Container Store junkies who love labels and color-coded files to homeowners who struggle with too much stuff, fans of these experts often consider their teaching sacred knowledge.

But is that the only help available?

Thankfully, for Christians, the Bible is a wealth of organizing principles waiting to be mined.

In Uncluttered: Shaping Your Heart & Home for What Matters Most, professional organizers and authors Liana George and Angie Hyche delve into the timeless wisdom of God's orderliness, revealing how it extends far beyond mere tidiness. Through poignant personal anecdotes, Scripture, and practical advice, this four-week devotional invites readers to embrace the beauty of simplicity.

From decluttering your physical space to clearing your mind, each day offers a transformative insight and actionable step towards a more serene existence. Whether you're a seasoned organizer or a clutter connoisseur seeking solace, 
Uncluttered provides a roadmap to a life of harmony, purpose, and joy. And ultimately, making room for what matters most.

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Book Review of 'Shadowcape' by Dawn Ford

Hello Bookworms!

Fantasy is a genre that I have recently been getting into and is one that I have been quite enjoying, particularly the novels from the Band of Unlikely Heroes series. The fourth installment has been recently released and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and see where these series would take us next.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Middle-Grade Fantasy and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Shadowcape JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Shadowcape by Dawn Ford, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Shadowcape

Title: Shadowcape 
Series: Band of Unlikely Heroes #4 
Author: Dawn Ford 
Publisher: ScrivKids 
Release Date: November 11, 2025 
Genre: Middle-Grade Fantasy


Four heroes. One dark enemy. A battle that could change the Wilden Lands forever. 


After the Erlking’s latest attack, Queen Bearer Horra Fyd searches desperately for a way to end his evil schemes once and for all. But when the rats destroy the hidden books that may hold the answers, hope begins to slip away. 


An experiment gone wrong throws their newest ally—Grendel—into chaos, just as children begin to vanish and the elves abandon their secret kingdom. Shadows gather. Secrets surface. And time is running out. 


Now Horra, Rowan, Glory, and Grendel must summon courage greater than their fears and faith stronger than their doubts. If they fail, the Erlking and his wicked minions will seize the Wilden Lands—and destroy everything they love. 


Fans of epic sagas like The Lord of the Rings will be swept into this breathtaking world of magic, peril, and unlikely heroes. 


Will four unlikely heroes rise to face the darkness … or will their world fall into ruin? Read this exciting series conclusion to find out.

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Spotlight on 'Heart's Promise' by Linda Hoover

Hello Bookworms!

The Hearts Desire series is an absolute delight and today I am shedding a spotlight on the third book in the series. I hope you enjoy the except from this Historical Christian Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Heart's Promise JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Heart's Promise by Linda Hoover, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Heart's Promise

Title: Heart's Promise 
Series: Heart's Desire #3 
Author: Linda Hoover 
Publisher: Independently Published 
Release Date: June 23, 2025 
Genre: Historical Christian Romance


Welcome back to Jacob and Julia's Iowa farm. 

In 1893, their son Justin is eleven. and daughter Annaliese is ten. When Jacob and Julia adopted Annaliese as an infant, they were told God had a special plan for her. As Annaliese grows up, she wonders if her purpose will be world-changing. 


Julia's old friend, Edward Harrington, comes to visit from England, along with his wife and son, Robbie. Their time at the farm is the beginning of a like/hate relationship and later something more between Robbie and Annaliese. When the families travel to San Francisco in 1900, a shocking revelation from Edward's wife could change everything, beginning with taking Annaliese to England. 


If this is God's plan, Annaliese is disappointed. It's nothing like she imagined, and her heart's desire is to go to veterinary college. This could mean a very different future for her. 

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Book Review of 'No Plan at All' by Denise M. Colby

Happy Monday Bookworms!

Did this weekend go by way too fast for you, or was it just me? Now that my sister's wedding is behind me, I am gearing up for the holidays, and this one is going to be a special one as it's the last one with my oldest son being home. He's decided it's time to leave the nest in the next few months, so I am keeping myself busy while I live in a semi-state of denial, which is the perfect time to pick up a book!

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian Historical Romance and let me know in the comments if you yourself are an empty nester and if so do you have any advice. I would love all the help and prayers I can get.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for No Plan At All by Denise M. Colby, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: No Plan at All
Series: Best-laid Plans #3
Author: Denise M. Colby
Publisher: Scrivenings Press 
Release Date: November 4, 2025 
Genre: Christian Historical Romance


Sometimes the best life is the one we never planned.

Sarah Anne Baker never wanted to be anyone’s burden. But hours after losing the Godmother who raised her, she faces an impossible choice: marry her late fiancé’s brother—or flee into the unknown. With fear as her only companion, she places her trust in the one man leaving town that night—the enigmatic traveling peddler known only as Mr. Smith.

Alexander Sinclair walked away from his noble title in Scotland to live a quiet, hidden life. Peddling wares from town to town has given him peace, free from the weight of expectation. Until a desperate young woman crosses his path. He can’t turn her away… no matter the cost.

Together, Sarah and Alex set out on a journey through loss, healing, and a bond neither expected to find. But as secrets surface and choices demand to be made, both must decide: cling to the lives they planned—or risk everything to embrace the future God has written for them.

A tender tale of courage, redemption, and love strong enough to change the course of two hearts forever.

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Book Review of 'The Royal Artisan' by Tessa Afshar

Hello Bookworms!

The Queen Esther's Court series continues with The Royal Artisan, a newly published novel that not only captured my heart but also my imagination. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Biblical Fiction and let me know in the comments if you enjoy Biblical fictions. This is a genre that I've really started to enjoy this year and would love any recommendations for future reads.

About the Book


Title
: The Royal Artisan
Series: Queen Esther's Court #2
Author: Tessa Afshar
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Release Date: November 4, 2025
Genre: Biblical Fiction

"Afshar's writing shines in this brilliant perspective shift on Queen Esther's story."--MESU ANDREWS, bestselling author on The Queen's Cook

Sazana of Persia creates exquisite pottery that graces Susa's finest tables, but her master, Lord Haman, does not know her secret: Sazana is one of the Jews he has vowed to eradicate. When Haman discovers her true identity, he forces her into indentured servitude. But at Haman's sudden downfall, Queen Esther becomes the new master of the pottery workshop, restoring Sazana to her rightful place.

Yet her troubles are not over as Haman's sons are enraged by his death, and the queen assigns one of her men to root out any threats. Sazana is shocked to discover the identity of the queen's agent is none other than Jadon, the man who left her heart in ruins years ago. But despite his presence, danger still lurks, and when Sazana and Jadon become entangled in the hunt for an ancient artifact, so much more than their own hearts and lives depends on the success of their mission.

Experience the thrill and intrigue of secrets and romance within Queen Esther's royal domain in this biblical fiction tale that will appeal to fans of ancient history, The ChosenHouse of David, Francine Rivers, and Angela Hunt.

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Spotlight on 'The Sound of Violet' (10th Anniversary Edition) by Allen Wolf

Hello Bookworms!

Today I am shining a literary spotlight on a 10th anniversary edition of a contemporary Christian romance that has since become a movie since its original publishing. While new releases are always exciting, there is something so special about shedding light on a past publishing, infusing it with new life.

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

Sound of Violet JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Sound of Violet (10th Anniversary Edition) by Allen Wolf, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

The Sound of Violet

Title: The Sound of Violet (10th Anniversary Edition)
Author: Allen Wolf 
Publisher: Morning Star Publishing 
Release Date: November 11, 2025 
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance


He longs for love; she fears it. 


Shawn dreams of finding a lifelong relationship, but only finds frustration—until he meets Violet, a beautiful, mysterious woman who sees past his autism to the man within. From the moment their eyes first lock, something sparks. 


But behind Violet's quiet smile lies a world of pain. Trapped in a life of exploitation, she's learned that closeness brings danger. 


Yet, something about Shawn feels different. Safe. Real. Worth risking everything. 


As their bond deepens, they must defy impossible odds and find the courage to fight for each other, no matter the cost. Because only love has the power to heal their deepest wounds and break them free from their past. 


This inspirational contemporary romance—now a motion picture— returns as a newly revised 10th Anniversary Edition, with expanded storytelling and greater emotional depth.  

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Book Review of 'A Match Made at Christmas' by Amy R. Anguish, Sarah Anne Crouch, Lori DeJong, and Heather Greer

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

Do I have a pre-holiday season treat for you today! A new Christmas anthology was recently released and today I am sharing my thoughts on these cheery novellas which are the perfect stories to dip into during the holiday season and beyond.

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

A Match Made at Christmas JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Match Made at Christmas by Amy R. Anguish, Sarah Anne Crouch, Lori DeJong, and Heather Greer, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

A Match Made at Christmas

Title: A Match Made at Christmas 
Author: Amy R. Anguish, Sarah Anne Crouch, Lori DeJong, and Heather Greer 
Publisher: Scrivenings Press 
Release Date: October 1, 2024 
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance Novella Collection


A-parent-ly Christmas
(by Amy R Anguish) 


Noel and Joy Davidson didn’t mean to separate, but a job promotion and educational opportunities were too much for their marriage to withstand. Now, it’s Christmas and their son Andy wants them together. Between his mischief, an unexpected snowstorm, and the holiday spirit, they’re remembering why they first wanted to be together. But which one will give up their dream for the other?  


A Match of her Own
(by Sarah Anne Crouch) 


Victoria Wood is torn between elation and devastation now that her sister is married and gone. When she realizes her sister’s best friend is alone and best-friend-less on Christmas, she knows just what to do. Set her up with a boyfriend! But pesky Jared Knight keeps getting in the way. Jared can’t date Victoria—she’s too immature—but he can’t convince his heart to move on. How will he keep Victoria from ruining everyone’s love lives? When will she realize her perfect match is closer than she thinks? 


Jingle Bell Matchmakers
(by Lori DeJong) 


When country music star Aubrey Mayfield is lured home after years away, she’s bewildered when she and ex-fiance-now-widowed-dad Cody Lansdale keep finding themselves in the same place at the same time. As they become reacquainted, however, old feelings stir. Aubrey’s at a crossroads in her career and is contemplating a change. But when a chance at headlining her own tour takes her back to Nashville, Cody realizes her dreams may once again come between them. Unless God, with a little help from the Jingle Bell Committee, has a better plan.  


The Santa Setup
(by Heather Greer) 


Turning friendship into love takes magic. Good thing Nicholas Eckert and Julie Clarke work at Christmas Wonderland. The attraction brims with holiday magic, not to mention four teenage elves determined that Mr. and Mrs. Claus stop playing a couple and become one. The teens will need more than mistletoe to pair up these two. Julie is seeing someone, and Nick won’t risk their friendship for possible love. Only the elven employees’ outrageous antics stand a chance of setting up Santa in time for Christmas.

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Book Review of 'His Boss's Little Sister' by Danielle Grandinetti

Hello Bookworms!

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine was spent in bed which was both a blessing and a curse. The weather changes are giving my system whiplash and my allergies are insane, but I was able to get some rest and relaxation which I will never complain about. 

Today I am featuring a novel from one of my favorite authors so I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Historical Romantic Suspense and don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours. 

His Boss's Little Sister JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for His Boss's Little Sister by Danielle Grandinetti, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

His Boss's Little Sister

Title: His Boss's Little Sister 
Series: Apron Strings Tea Tales 
Author: Danielle Grandinetti 
Publisher: Hearth Spot Press 
Release Date: November 18, 2025 
Genre: Historical Romantic Suspense


Broken hearts, underground smuggling, and a meddling family ... one Wisconsin Teehaus offers a love of more than sweet treats. 


November 1931---Needing a new start, Samantha Martins escapes the happily-ever-afters of her hometown to take a waitressing position at a German Tea House. But all is not as it appears beneath the pretty trappings. When she discovers illegal oleomargarine on the premises, which could shut down the cafe, and thus cost her job, she goes searching for the source. 


Samantha's old beau, Kyle Docherty, returns to Crow's Nest a changed man, both inside and out. An apology burning in his heart, he finds she's left home. However, with trouble on her trail, Samantha's brother hires Kyle to be her bodyguard. But will she even speak to him? And if not, will she at least allow him to protect her, even without the arm he lost in a logging accident? 


When the breadcrumbs lead them into a trap, putting Kyle's life in danger, Samantha faces an impossible choice: listen to Kyle and run for help, or stay a captive and outwit a criminal. If only the ticking bomb were on their side.  


A touch of fairy tale, a spoonful of history, and a teacup of hope.
 


His Boss's Little Sister is a stand-alone novella in the Apron Strings Tea Tale multi-author series, and a 1930s historical romance retelling of Hansel and Gretel. 


Fans of the Harbored in Crow’s Nest series will enjoy revisiting familiar characters and discovering the HEA of the hero's little sister from Confessions to a Stranger.

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Spotlight on 'Kidnapped for Ransom' by Jacqueline Adam

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

Love Inspired Suspense novels are some of the easiest reads to dip in and out of when you're wanting something quick but they still pack a powerful punch.

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

Kidnapped for Ransom JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Kidnapped for Ransom by Jacqueline Adam, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Kidnapped for Ransom

Title: Kidnapped for Ransom 
Author: Jacqueline Adam 
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense 
Release Date: October 28, 2025 
Genre: Romantic Suspense


Abduction is only the beginning… 
Will murder be next?


Doctor Chelsea Eidman thought she’d finally escaped the perils of her late husband’s secret life as a diamond thief—until his former accomplice attacks her. The danger escalates when a vengeful mobster kidnaps Chelsea’s daughter and friend, demanding the stolen diamonds in exchange for their lives. To recover the gems, Chelsea joins forces with officer Matt Reynolds, whose sister has also been abducted. As they race against time, they find themselves in deadly pursuits across harsh terrain. With everything on the line, Chelsea and Matt must outsmart their enemies and unravel a web of lies…before their families pay the ultimate price.  


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Excerpt

Her chest felt like it was on fire. She tried to breathe, tried to hold back the terror, but it washed over her in giant waves that crashed one after the other. On the edges of the pain, she could hear Matt praying for her, and for the first time in a long time, she didn’t want it to stop.

Air began to fill her lungs more easily. Heavy tears streaked down her cheeks. Her forehead sank onto his shoulder, his arms coming around her.

On the edges of her mind, she heard her cell phone ringing. Chelsea pulled it from her back pocket. She stared at the caller ID. Gabby.

“Chelsea,” came Gabby’s frantic voice.

“Are you and Lynelle okay?” Chelsea grasped Matt’s shoulder, drawing him closer so he could hear what Gabby was saying. “Where are you?”

Gabby yelped, and then another voice came on the phone. “That’s enough talking.”

“Alek! Don’t do this. Please, Alek.”

“You needed a little motivation. I think you have that now.”

Chelsea squeezed the phone tighter. This was all her fault.

“They’ll both be fine,” Alek said. “So long as you do what you’re supposed to do.”

“You mean the diamonds,” she said.

“Bring them to me, and all your problems disappear,” Alek said. “You have one week…”



About the Author

Jacqueline Adam

Jacqueline Adam lives in British Columbia with her husband and two incredible children. She and her family love to find adventure, whether it be zip-lining, riding roller coasters, or camping throughout the Rocky Mountains and beyond. Jacqueline writes love-inspired suspense stories with strong, dynamic characters that overcome impossible odds. Connect with Jacqueline online at jacquelineadam.com.



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Spotlight on 'Mistletoe and Malice' by Lori DeJong

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

What's better than a holiday story full of suspense and romance? I'm a sucker for a good sweet romance set during Christmastime but there's something about a good suspense set during the most wonderful time of the year that just gets me.

I hope you enjoy my spotlight and excerpt from this newly released Romantic Suspense and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Mistletoe and Malice JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Mistletoe and Malice by Lori DeJong, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Mistletoe and Malice

Title: Mistletoe and Malice 
Series: Guarded Hearts Series #1 
Author: Lori DeJong 
Publisher: Scrivenings Press 
Release Date: October 21, 2025 
Genre: Romantic Suspense


He’s sworn to protect her life … but guarding his heart may be his biggest challenge. 


After barely escaping an attempted abduction, Houston attorney Riley Hudson is forced to accept her wealthy father's demand for private security. The last thing she wants is a bodyguard—especially one as maddeningly arrogant, bossy … and handsome as Colton Blankenship. Yet as the threat against her escalates, she begins to rely not only on his skills, but his steadfast presence. 


Colton isn’t thrilled about giving up his hard-earned holiday vacation to protect a spoiled heiress. But he soon learns Riley is nothing like he expected. Fierce, independent, and unwavering in her faith, she’s everything he thought he’d left behind after tragedy shattered his own beliefs. As the unknown threat circles closer, the tension between them ignites into something deeper ... and far more perilous. 


When a second attempt on Riley’s life nearly succeeds, Colton faces a terrifying truth. Protecting her means risking more than just his life. Haunted by a past he can't outrun, and a faith he’s all but lost, he must decide if he can trust God again ... before he loses Riley—and his heart—for good.  

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Book Review of 'Wasted' by Jerusha Agen

Happy Halloween Bookworms!

Or as I prefer to call it, free candy day!! You can keep your tricks, as I am all about the treats, baby! 

Not only is today the last day of October, it is also the eve of my little sister's wedding! I cannot believe how quickly this engagement time has gone by! While you're reading this, I will be in a hurried flurry of activity as I will be in full-on matron-of-honor mode. While I am lost in the craziness, and most likely a mild candy coma, I also plan to be in the moment and cherish every second of this weekend. No matter what your plans are this weekend please enjoy yourself and stay safe.

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

Wasted Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Wasted by Jerusha Agen, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Wasted

Title: Wasted 
Series: Windy City Westons #2 
Author: Jerusha Agen 
Publisher: SDG Words, LLC 
Release Date: October 23, 2025 
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense


She always follows the rules. But what are the rules for murder?
 


Victoria Weston encounters tough things as a home health physical therapist, but this is a first—a dead body. The police call the patient’s death accidental. Victoria knows that can’t be true. Her efforts to convince the police they’re dealing with a murder get her labeled a troublemaker by all but one man—the troubler of her youth. 


When Cillian Doherty returns to right the wrongs of the past, he finds his high school flame in a different kind of danger than he expected. As a social worker, he’s in the perfect position to corroborate her cry of murder or give her what she wanted—to handle her problems without his help. 


But someone wants to silence Victoria. When lies escalate to violence and threaten more lives, the Weston siblings join the battle to save their sister. 


Yet it will take a God more powerful than all of them for Cillian and Victoria to make peace with their past and catch the killer. Before the killer catches them. 


Wasted
continues the thrilling Windy City Westons series that features five siblings who encounter danger, love, and God in the city of Chicago. (Each book can stand alone or be read as series installments.)  


Praise for Jerusha 


 "Jerusha Agen once again delivers top-level suspense and thrilling action. Fast-paced suspense at its best.”


 – DiAnn Mills, bestselling author of Concrete Evidence on Covert Danger 


"Fast-paced, explosive thriller. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough." 


– Carrie Stuart Parks, award-winning, bestselling author of Relative Silence on Rising Danger  

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