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.  

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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

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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.

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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. 

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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?  

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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 

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Book Review of 'Texas Reclaimed' by Sherry Shindelar

Hello Bookworms!

Does anyone else have a soft spot for fictions that are set in their native states or is it just me? I was born and raised in Texas and love when stories, particularly historical fictions, are set here, like 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 Texas Reclaimed by Sherry Shindelar, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Texas Reclaimed 
Series: Lone Star Redemption #3 
Author: Sherry Shindelar 
Publisher: Wild Heart Books 
Release Date: February 3, 2026 
Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Can love blossom between a woman haunted by her family's past and a man haunted by the trauma of war? 

Cora Scott is determined to hold onto her family's Texas ranch and provide a stable home for her young half-brother, Charlie, despite the mounting challenges of post-Civil War frontier life. But when a scheming creditor threatens to seize their land, she must accept help from Ben McKenzie, a former Yankee soldier sent by her late brother. Though Ben's generosity and strength draw her, the man's private struggle she stumbles upon—too reminiscent of her father's alcoholism—makes her question whether she can trust her heart to him. 

Ben McKenzie arrives in Texas intent on fulfilling his promise to his dying friend to protect Cora and Charlie. While using his inheritance to save their ranch, he battles not only the loss of their cattle but also his dependency on laudanum—a medicine that turned into a curse after his imprisonment at Andersonville. As his feelings for Cora deepen, he must choose between his promise to his father to take over their Philadelphia newspaper and his growing dream of a life with Cora in Texas. 

When a Comanche warrior begins courting Cora and Ben's responsibilities in Philadelphia threaten to tear them apart, they must decide if their love is strong enough to overcome their fears and forge a future together on the Texas frontier.

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Book Review of 'Deadly Rodeo Threat' by Sami A. Abrams

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

I first want to thank everyone who left a comment on my post yesterday and for all the love and condolences. Right now is a dark time for many and I am always grateful for each and every person that takes the time to read my words. You all mean more to me than you'll ever know. ♥️

I am back today with another Love Inspired review! I hope you enjoy my thoughts and thank you again for stopping by! 

Welcome to the Reviewer Tour for Deadly Rodeo Threat by Sami A. Abrams, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Deadly Rodeo Threat 
Series: Stone Creek Ranch #2 
Author: Sami A. Abrams
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense 
Release Date: February 24, 2026 
Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense

A trail of missing women
leads him right into a killer’s trap.

When his twin sister disappears, Navy SEAL Logan Russell’s search for her leads him deep into the woods, where he finds her best friend in the clutches of a masked assailant. Sheriff Isabelle Sinclair is determined to solve Lisa’s mysterious disappearance the night of her last rodeo—and someone will do anything to keep her from digging too deep. When crucial evidence links Lisa’s case to a string of barrel racers who’ve also vanished, Logan and Izzie fight against the clock to track down a suspected serial killer. But when he sets his sights on Izzie, can they outsmart their enemy before both women end up dead?

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

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Book Review of 'The Single Mom's Second Chance' by Tara Randel

Happy Monday Bookworms!

I hope everyone had a great weekend and stayed as safe and warm as possible. My weekend had some major highs while also having majors lows. I found out I lost a close friend suddenly due to an undiagnosed illness, and I am still trying to process it all. I was only a week older than her, so not only am I mourning someone truly special I also am faced with my own mortality. It was a lot, but time with family, friends, and prayer is getting me through. My prayer goes out to her family as well as everyone who has recently lost someone close to them.

Another thing helping me through is escaping into books. Sure, it's not the healthiest but it's entertaining! I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Wholesome 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 The Single Mom's Second Chance by Tara Randel, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Single Mom's Second Chance 
Series: A Golden, Georgia Romance #2 
Author: Tara Randel 
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming 
Release Date: January 27, 2026 
Genre: Wholesome Romance

A fresh start…  

Then an unexpected curveball 

When Addie Lane returns to Golden, Georgia, to open her own fitness center, she’s surprised to find her late husband’s best friend, professional baseball player Nolan Travers, offering to invest. Recovering from an injury, Nolan finds solace in helping a friend—and coaching her son Jacob’s baseball team. As the summer continues, their close bond threatens to be undone by Nolan’s expected return to pro ball and Addie’s challenging relationships with her mother and sisters. Only time will tell if their separate paths will pull them apart—or if Addie and Nolan can hit their love out of the park together.  

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR  

From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

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