Book Review of 'Winning Over the Baker' by Danielle Thorne

Hello Bookworms!

I don't know if anyone knows this about me but I hate cooking. In my dream world I would have all of my meals cooked for me professionally and delivered to my doorstep.  When I do feel the urge to cook it's normally to bake some sugary confection like cupcakes or brownies.  To me, baking has an element of fun and adventure that is not felt when cooking but even then, baking is a rare occurrence for me. So, when it comes down to it, kitchens and I don’t exactly get along. That’s why I’d rather read about cooking and baking than actually try it myself!

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this delicious Inspirational 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 Winning Over the Baker by Danielle Thorne hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Winning Over the Baker 

Author: Danielle Thorne 

Publisher: Love Inspired 

Release Date: April 29, 2025 

Genre: Inspirational Romance

Can this single mom have it all

Without losing her heart? 

Just when Tam Rochester’s dreams of expanding her herb shop and being able to support her daughter are finally coming true, Patrick Butler arrives in town. She wasn’t counting on the single dad’s plans for a bakery right across the street or the competition it’ll bring. Tam’s not afraid to fight for her future, but going toe-to-toe with Patrick would be easier if she didn’t adore his kids—and if she could just ignore her growing feelings for the too-talented baker…

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Spotlight on 'Beauty in the Bittersweet' by Jessica Stone

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

Spring is finally here and with that comes severe weather, particularly in my neck of the woods, which is in torndao alley. For those that don't know I am a huge weather bug and at one time even considered a career in meterology. Though my life took a different path my eyes are often to the skies, especially when rough weather is in the forecast. It's been a crazy few weeks weather-wise and we have more coming. I hope if you too are dealing with severe weather that you heed the warnings and stay safe.

I hope you enjoy the novel that I am featuring today, including a wonderful excerpt, 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 Beauty in the Bittersweet by Jessica Stone, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Beauty in the Bittersweet
Series: A Thornbush and Juniper Story
Author: Jessica Stone
Publisher: Story Architect
Release Date: May 5, 2025
Genre: Women's Contemporary Fiction (Christian) with romance

If checking off lists were all it took, Elle Reed could keep her life from crumbling around her. But her husband betrays her trust, her best friend’s recent diagnosis reveals a hidden trauma, and a secret Elle has been keeping from her mother has wrecked their Gilmore Girls-esque relationship. Her career may be the one thing she has control over, and she holds it tightly with both hands. 

Then she gets a call she never expects—her mother has passed away suddenly, taking any hope of reconciliation with her. Discovering Catherine’s collection of devotional journals while packing up her home provides an opportunity to glean the wisdom she so desperately misses. But the journals reveal that her mother had secrets of her own, leaving Elle wondering if anyone in her life is who they say. 

When an upheaval at work rips away the only stability Elle has left, she has to face her biggest fear. What will it take for her to surrender control to The One who’s had it all along?  

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Book Review of 'Written on My Heart' by Heidi Gray McGill

Happy Monday Bookworms!

Can you believe this is the last Monday of April?! I cannot believe how fast this year has been zooming by! April is one of my favorite months, and while I’m sad to see it coming to a close, I am excited for May as that is my birthday month! I have been devouring some pretty amazing books lately that I can’t wait to share with you, starting with the novel I am featuring today.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian 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 + Review Tour for Written on My Heart by Heidi Gray McGill, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Written on My Heart
Series: Discerning God's Best #5
Author: Heidi Gray McGill
Publisher: Heidi Gray McGill Books LLC
Release Date: April 24, 2025
Genre: Christian Historical Romance with a Western (Louis L'Amour) touch

It’s hard to hear God’s voice when you’ve already decided what you want him to say. 

In the wilds of the rugged West, Betsy Smith discovers beauty in every corner—from the blazing sunsets to the wind murmuring secrets through the mountains. Yet, it's the magnetism of Gabe Manning, with his dark complexion and dashing demeanor, that draws her gaze. Having known him since childhood, Betsy sees in Gabe the embodiment of the heroes she admires from her a stalwart protector of the innocent, a champion of justice, a man of unshakable integrity, and a paragon of honor, guided by principles as steadfast as the mountains themselves— all while reconciling with his Arapaho Indian heritage. Yet, amid her admiration, Betsy longs for God’s reassurance that Gabe is the one for her. 

As deputy of Shumard Oak Bend, Missouri, in 1875, Gabe “Little Sun” Manning sees the allure and harshness of frontier life. Amidst the chaos, he finds solace in the presence of Miss Betsy Smith, a compassionate schoolteacher whose independence and intellect captivate him as profoundly as her beauty. Yet, as their bond deepens, Gabe wrestles with doubts about his ability to fulfill the desires of her heart. He knows she's willing to forsake her career for a future with him, but can he offer her the family she seeks? Haunted by the secrets of his past and desperate for redemption, Gabe faces his most formidable challenge yet. 

Written on My Heart is a powerful Christian Historical Romance full of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of the human spirit. In award-winning author Heidi Gray McGill’s fifth installment in the Discerning God’s Best series, you’ll be transported to a world of wild-west adventure and heartwarming romance. 

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Book Review of 'Amish Country Killer' by Mary Alford

Hello Bookworms!

I hope you're having a lovely, wonderful spring day and am so thankful you stopped by! Today I am featuring a Love Inspired Suspense that honestly took me by surprise, which is hard to do when you devour as many suspense novels like I do.  I hope you enjoy my thoughts and let me know in the comments the last clean suspense novel that took you by surprise. I'd love more recommendations! :)

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Amish Country Killer by Mary Alford, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Amish Country Killer
Author: Mary Alford
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: April 1, 2025
Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense

An unsolved mystery…

Seeking the truth could be fatal.

Reopening the investigation of her mother's disappearance puts chief of police Diana Fisher in someone’s lethal sights. As she delves deeper into the mystery, a murderer resurfaces, targeting the Amish community. Detective Micah Nissley, whose fiancée went missing a decade ago, joins forces with Diana to stop the threats and bring the killer to justice. But can they uncover the connection between Diana and the culprit before she becomes the next victim?

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

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Book Review of 'The Other Sister' by Jessica R. Patch

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

I am super excited you're here today! I have had the book I am featuring today on my TBR list since it was first announced and couldn't wait to read it. I know psychological thrillers are not for everyone, but I love anything that bends the mind, and this novel does not disappoint!

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Domestic Thriller 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 The Other Sister by Jessica R. Patch, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Other Sister
Author: Jessica R. Patch
Publisher: Love Inspired Trade
Release Date: April 22, 2025
Genre: Thriller, Domestic Thriller, Psychological Thriller

She thought she was the only one lying about her identity. Until she stepped into her sister’s life. 

Charlotte Kane has always dreamed of a different life, one where she isn’t living paycheck to paycheck. An existence worlds away from the chaos of her own. Then her estranged mother dies, and Charlotte makes a stunning discovery—she has an identical twin who was given up for adoption. 

Acelynn Benedict is polished, successful and seems to have everything Charlotte yearns for—a wealthy, doting family in Savannah, a handsome boyfriend, a great career. She’s just as surprised as Charlotte to learn she has a sister. But when tragedy hits and Charlotte is forced to assume Acelynn’s identity in a desperate moment, she uncovers something altogether darker… 

No one in her sister’s life is quite who they seem to be. And every discovery leads Charlotte deeper into a web of deadly secrets. Charlotte may have wanted Acelynn’s life, yet now that she’s living it, she wants out. But if she reveals the truth about herself, it will mean returning to her old life—and she’s already a dead woman there.

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Spotlight on 'Sunrise Reef' by Irene Hannon

Happy Good Friday Bookworms!

I am so grateful and thankful that you're here with me today! Do you have any Easter plans this weekend? This year my 12th wedding anniversary just so happens to fall on Easter Sunday so it's going to be an extra special day in my home. I hope whatever your plans are that you celebrate safely and remember that He has risen indeed!

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.

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Sunrise Reef by Irene Hannon hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book 

Title: Sunrise Reef 

Series: Hope Harbor #11 

Author: Irene Hannon 

Publisher: Revell 

Release Date: April 1, 2025 

Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

Sometimes you have to look beneath the surface to find the treasure within

After years of searching, Bren Ryan has found her place in Hope Harbor. Working as a barista suits her to a T, as does the laid-back vibe of her adopted town. Nothing is lacking in her life--except romance. But that's okay. Men are a complication she doesn't need. 

Buttoned-up CPA Noah Ward isn't looking for love, either, when he arrives in town on a mission to convince his father to move closer to him. And he certainly doesn't intend to fall for the quirky, free-spirited woman who's taken up residence in his father's guest cottage. 

But when Noah finds himself sucked into Bren's quest to help a struggling teen, might the two of them discover there's more to each other than meets the eye? 

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Cover Reveal for 'The Undercover Heiress of Brockton' by Kelly J. Goshorn

Hello Bookworms!

Today is a day of celebration!! I first have to give a huge shoutout to my youngest nephew who is turning nineteen today! Happy birthay Peyday!! I am also celebrating an exciting cover reveal with you today!! 

I hope you enjoy the delicious eye candy and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Cover Reveal for The Undercover Heiress of Brockton by Kelly J. Goshorn, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Undercover Heiress of Brockton
Series: Enduring Hope #2 (multi-author standalone series)
Author: Kelly J. Goshorn
Publisher: Barbour Fiction
Release Date: August 1, 2025
Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Incognito Reporter Seeks Truth and Justice

Collect a new series of six historical romances. When life seems weighed down by challenges, there are always pillars of enduring hope and love to be discovered. 

Henrietta “Etta” Maxwell, heiress to the Maxwell fortune, is a hard-hitting investigative reporter for The Enterprise Daily. The catch? Etta must pen her columns under the nom de plume, Henry Mason—a fact that routinely puts a knot in her knickerbockers. 

Leo Eriksson is a second-generation firefighter with a passion for rendering aid to those in need. When Leo discovers that Henry Mason is really Henrietta Maxwell, the fire department’s wealthy benefactress, he agrees to keep her identity secret. 

After a sudden blast rocks the Grover Shoe Factory, Leo and Etta team up to determine if the explosion is related to a series of suspicious fires in the area. But sparks fly when Leo accuses Etta of negating the human side of the disaster in her determination to get a good story. 

Will Etta go back to her socialite comforts without her story—dragging along a broken heart?

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Book Review of 'Rescuing the Remnant' by Tanya Sparks Belvin

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

The Resurrection Project is a unique series that I have had the pleasure of reading this year and I am so excited to feature the second book in the series today!

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian Futuristic novel 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 Rescuing the Remnant by Tanya Sparks Belvin, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Rescuing the Remnant
Series: The Resurrection Project #2
Author: Tanya Sparks Belvin
Publisher: Tonya Belvin Publishing
Release Date: November 1, 2024
Genre: Christian Futuristic

This sequel to The Resurrection Project continues the story of medical student Ellen McCarthy, who uncovers a sinister truth when she takes an internship at the Grindland Institute in Chapel Hill, NC. Ellen and her coworkers, having rescued a little girl from Grindland's mysterious Resurrection Project, pray for a plan to rescue the remaining children from this medical experimentation lab. Their success is a matter of life and death, and God is guiding them every step of the way. Set in 2034, this Christian futuristic novel offers a thought-provoking exploration on ethics and the sanctity of life. 

All proceeds from the sale of The Resurrection Project and Rescuing the Remnant go to Tim Tebow's unKnown Foundation, focusing on finding missing and exploited children.

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Book Review of 'Waylaid' by Jerusha Agen

Hello Bookworms!

Happy Monday! I hope everyone is doing well and had a wonderful weekend. Mine was family-filled, and I enjoyed every moment, but I am also glad I got some quiet time, which meant I had my nose in a book. The novels that are coming out this spring have been wonderfully entertaining, and the book I am featuring today is no exception.

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 Waylaid by Jerusha Agen, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Waylaid
Series: Windy City Westons #1
Author: Jerusha Agen
Publisher: SDG Words, LLC
Release Date: March 27, 2025
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Someone wants to kill her. She wants the killer to finish the job. 

Spring Weston will do anything to rise in the ranks of pro cycling and prove she isn’t the one failure of the five Weston siblings. Anything except cheat. When she learns of doping on her cycling team, she’s determined to uncover the truth. But she can’t if she’s dead. 

Sergeant Torin Cotter may not be the hero the public thinks he is, but he recognizes fear when he sees it. When he takes over the investigation of the collision that landed Spring in the hospital, he’s compelled to protect her from whatever danger she’s in, even though he knows he might fail. Again. 

Spring’s faith in God isn’t enough to help her face the living nightmare she awakened to after the accident. But neither she nor the handsome sergeant see the greater threat that’s coming until it’s too late. 

If they’re going to survive, Spring and Torin will not only have to confront their worst fears—they’ll have to find a reason to live.  

Waylaid is the first installment in the thrilling Windy City Westons series that features five siblings who encounter danger and love in the city of Chicago.  

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Book Review of 'Some Like it Scot' by Pepper Basham

Happy Day Bookworms!

I am so excited you're here with me today!  Fun fact about me: Scotland is one of my favorite places to read about, whether you're talking fiction or nonfiction.  With my insane fear of flying I doubt I'll ever be able to go experience it in person, which is why I read as many stories as I can where Scotland is the setting, like the novel I am featuring today.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian 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 Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book 

Title: Some Like it Scot 

Author: Pepper Basham 

Publisher: Thomas Nelson 

Release Date: April 8, 2025 

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance 

She lives her life on the fly. His heart is double-knotted to home. Can two different souls create a life together? 

Popular travel writer and podcaster Katie Campbell roams the world collecting other people's stories. She's built a career as "Miss Adventure," known for saying yes to anything new--country, food, or experience--and predictably finding those adventures taking a downward turn into misadventures. 

Offered the chance to explore her ancestral roots through a three-week Edwardian experience, Katie finds herself immersed in the beauty and eccentricity of Scotland. In her period attire, with traditional foods and activities, the opportunities for misadventures are endless, especially with the presence of a maniacal macaw, a jealous co-worker, and an all-too-surly Scotsman. 

Reclusive and protective Graeme MacKerrow doesn't venture far from his island home. A stoic Scotsman, Graeme's comfort zone has always been family, and after his sister's death, he's even more determined to save the MacKerrow ancestral home and keep those he loves close. The sudden intrusion of a six-foot-one American lass, famous for her traveling misfortunes, was far from his plan. 

As this world of folklore, community, and woodworkers-in-kilts tempts Katie to discover her own story, could this one grand series of misadventures lead her directly to where she belongs? And would a settled-in-Scot ever risk loosening his grip on what's familiar to allow a wanderlust writer a home in his heart? How could their very different worlds share the same page of life's story when "home" is in two very different places? But maybe home--and the future--isn't quite what either one imagined it would be. Maybe home is less about a place . . . and more about a person. 

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Book Review of 'Collision Course' by Jorgia Yates

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

I love nothing more than to start a fresh, new series that gets my heart pounding and introduces me to a new author like the novel I am featuring today!

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 Collision Course by Jorgia Yates, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Collision Course
Series: Hightower Security #1
Author: Jorgia Yates
Publisher: Jorgia Yates Inc.
Release Date: March 26, 2025
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Serve his country or rescue his wife? 

Federal Air Marshal Reese Donovan has sacrificed everything he loves to keep another 9/11 from occurring again. 

After living apart from his wife, Verity, for a year, the last thing he expects is harrowing news that will force him to examine where his loyalty lies. 

While he’s been busy keeping the skies safe, Verity narrowly escaped a deadly explosion. 

To add insult to injury, the trauma has left her suffering from selective amnesia.

Verity believes she and Reese are still happily married. 

With his wife depending on him to fill in critical memories before the bomber strikes again, Reese must lie to Verity while placing his faith in the private security team he holds responsible for cementing the cracks in his marriage. 

Unsure of who he can trust, and with time running out, Reese will face his greatest fear.  

Prevent a terrorist attack or save the woman he still loves.  

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Book Review of 'Lullaby by the River' by Temperance Johnson

Hello Bookworms!

If you've found yourself in a literary rut and you enjoy Amish fiction then I have a unique reading experience for you.  This is not your typical Amish tale and tackles a sensitive topic that I believe needs more light shined on it.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Amish Fiction 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 Lullaby by the River by Temperance Johnson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Lullaby by the River ‎
Series: Amish River
Author: Temperance Johnson
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: February 4, 2025
Genre: Amish Fiction

An unique Amish love story.  

A wounded woman with no way out…unless she marries her ex. 

After unexpected abuse, quiet and happy Priscilla Yoder thinks her life can’t get worse. But then she finds out she’s pregnant, and her family and church insist she marry the man who hurt her. When a man she used to love, a man who wants to leave the Amish, offers to marry her, she doesn’t see a better option. 

Danny Taylor, charming bad boy of his Amish community, is ready to leave the plain life. But when a woman he used to love finds herself in danger of marriage to an evil man, he can't resist offering marriage to keep her safe. Only problem is, he didn’t expect to fall for his bride so fast. She's softening his tough heart and showing him that there’s a good side to the Amish. As they grow closer, he realizes this gorgeous woman in pain has giant walls, and it will take both patience and faith if he wants to scale them. 

Caring for Danny was never what Priscilla wanted. And she never expected his faith to bring her closer to God. 

But when Danny’s past wounds resurface, and as Priscilla learns to hope again, can they trust God to make their relationship more than just a marriage of convenience?  

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Book Review of 'An Unexpected Companion' by Mindy Obenhaus

Hello Bookworms!

Happy Friday!  I am so excited you decided to stop by!  Today I am featuring a novel by one of my favorite authors AND my favorite series, so I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Contemporary Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours. Have a blessed weekend!♡

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for An Unexpected Companion by Mindy Obenhaus hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: An Unexpected Companion 

Series: K-9 Companions #31, Legacy Ranch #1 

Author: Mindy Obenhaus 

Publisher: Love Inspired 

Release Date: April 1, 2025 

Genre: Contemporary Romance 

With his dog by his side… Is a second chance within reach? 

After losing his family and his leg in a car crash, widower Dirk Matthews dedicates his solitary life to woodworking and his mobility service dog, Molly. That is, until a troubled kid steals from his truck. Desperate to reach her grieving oldest son, widow Tessa Wagner agrees to have the boy help Dirk work on her family’s ranch. Only she doesn’t expect her own connection with the carpenter. Soon they’re feeling more than the shared loss of loved ones. But will past heartbreak stand in the way of their future? 

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Book Review of 'Frayed Promises' by Lynn U. Watson

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

April is in full swing, and I still cannot wrap my head around the fact that we're a quarter of the way through the year already!  April showers are indeed falling in the most torrential way possible and my area is one that has been hit by the nasty storms that have attacked the US this week.  If you have been affected by the storms my prayers are with you and everyone please stay safe as more is headed our way in the next few days.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian 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 Frayed Promises by Lynn U. Watson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Frayed Promises
Series: Promised Destiny #2
Author: Lynn U. Watson
Publisher: Independently published
Release Date: April 2, 2025
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction/Romance

Late 1800s historical romance 
Sequel to The BookFest® award winning, Tangled Promises  

God gives impossibilities beautiful endings 

Clara and Daniel Becker married secretly circumventing nobility’s rules. When denial no longer serves her, how does Clara hide the truth of their wedding night conception and their nuptials from her father, the Baron? 

If Vati sends her away, Daniel promises to follow. But unexpected circumstances bring them face-to-face with the words of Proverbs 16:9. A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.  

Her grandmother’s last warning spins like a tempest threatening to shipwreck their joy and fray every promise they have made. A Life-Affirming Story 

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