Book Spotlight: Home No Matter Where by Nancy Naigle

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

You’re going to be seeing quite a few book spotlights in the coming months. We put our house on the market a few days ago, so my focus has been on keeping my house pristine. I try to keep a clean house in general, but this is on another level. Please pray that the right buyers will come at the right time and that I can keep my sanity!

One thing that's getting me through is adding to my TBR while also showing some new releases some much-needed love.

I hope you enjoy my spotlight and excerpt for this Sweet 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 Blog Tour for Home No Matter Where by Nancy Naigle, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Home No Matter Where 
Series: A Shell Collector Novel #3 
Author: Nancy Naigle 
Publisher: WaterBrook Press (Penguin Random House) 
Release Date: May 5, 2026 
Genre: Contemporary Sweet Romance/Women's Fiction

Three generations of women confront their pasts and discover it's never too late for new beginnings in this heartwarming novel of second chances and unconditional love—from the bestselling author of The Shell Collector. 

“In Home No Matter Where we travel to beautiful Whelk’s Island, where a close-knit community puts us right at home. Along the way we meet compelling characters caught in realistic storms and learn faith-filled lessons about weathering them.” —Denise Hunter, bestselling author of More Than Friends 

Nina is at her wit’s end with her teenage daughter, Kendra. Still dealing with her own wounds of divorce, Nina hopes a change of scenery will help. She and Kendra head to the serene coastal town of Whelk’s Island to spend a restorative summer with Nina’s mother, Rosemary—bringing three generations under one roof for the first time in years. Amid the island’s charm, old wounds begin to heal, and as new friendships bloom—especially with the steady and enigmatic Fisher—light begins to break through the cracks of Nina’s tightly controlled life. 

Kendra’s reckless behavior continues but Fisher’s intervention during a critical moment for Kendra sparks a sense of hope in Nina that she thought was lost. Still, change is never easy. 

As the women navigate the tides of forgiveness, growing up, and letting go, healing begins and new love brings surprises. While Whelk’s Island may not hold all the answers, it has a way of reminding people that moving forward doesn’t follow a set path—it requires the bravery to start anew. 

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Book Review: Shipwrecked Faith by Danielle Grandinetti

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

I have been eagerly anticipating reading and reviewing the novel that I am featuring today since the cover reveal a few months ago and let me tell you...it was worth the wait!

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this 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 Takeover + Review Blitz for Shipwrecked Faith by Danielle Grandinetti, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Shipwrecked Faith 

Series: Dawning Sisters #1 

Author: Danielle Grandinetti 

Publisher: Ashberry Lane 

Release Date: May 15, 2026 

Genre: Historical Romance 

Chicago, October 1929—Kellan O’Roark is running on borrowed time. After handing over his cousin’s incriminating bootlegging ledger to the police, he intends to vanish before the mobster exacts revenge. His destination: the SS Wisconsin, a steamer headed for Milwaukee, upon which he’s secured work despite his fear of the water. 

But despite his pressing need for escape, Kellan faces obstacles while leaving Chicago—including one who may break open his heart. Sadie Dawning, desperate to return to her family’s Wisconsin farm and ailing father, escapes a kidnapping attempt at Chicago Union Station when Kellan steps in and offers to smuggle her aboard the Wisconsin. His decision turns nearly fatal when an autumn storm capsizes the ship. 

Washed ashore, the pair arrive at Sadie’s family farm to find new storms brewing on land. While Kellan hides his past to continue evading his cousin, Sadie fights for her place among her sisters while the farm battles the beginnings of the Great Depression. Caught between duty, a dangerous past, and a budding love, Kellan and Sadie must rely on their newfound faith in each other and renewed faith in God to weather the growing storm. 

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Book Review: Loving Sarah by Jo Huddleston

Hello Bookworms!

Selling a house is no joke, and I feel like I have a long way to go while also having done so much. Right now, I am marathon cleaning while continuing to pack and declutter. Our realtor's photographer will be here bright and early Saturday morning to take the listing photos, so time is ticking. While taking breaks from the chaos, I have been dipping into some great reads, like the one that I am featuring today.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this 1950's Sweet Small Town 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 Loving Sarah by Jo Huddleston, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Loving Sarah 
Author: Jo Huddleston 
Publisher:Forget Me Not Romances, a division of Winged Publications 
Release Date: May 12, 2026 
Genre: 1950s sweet small-town romance  

Sarah wears William’s engagement ring. Then, Robert arrives in town. 

In this love-triangle story, Sarah cheerfully manages the candy shop she inherited from her mama. Being engaged to be married to Gatlinburg, Tennessee’s most eligible bachelor, makes her life pretty much perfect. But then she meets Robert and has an unexplainable sense they’ve met before. 

Robert travels from Michigan to operate Gatlinburg’s main-street SkyLift attraction while his dad recovers from a fall. He’s miserable being relocated to this Tennessee mountains hick town. That is, until he meets Sarah and feels an instant attraction to her. He’s unaware that the town’s biggest secret involves him. 

Although she’s engaged to another, Sarah and Robert are mysteriously drawn to each other. This woman and her beloved mountains curb his desire to return to Michigan. Will Sarah give in to her feelings for Robert or be true to the man she’s promised to marry? 

Loving Sarah is steeped in the easygoing culture and traditions of the Smoky Mountains in the 1950s. The story is a sweet, small-town romance with a heart-wrenching battle to make the right choice. This book will keep you turning pages with its mix of loyalty, betrayal, uncertainty, and emotional stakes.  

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Book Spotlight: A Brewed Awakening by Pepper Basham

Hello Bookworms!

I first want to say thank you for all of the birthday wishes and love this week. It's meant the world to me and has made me feel so special. So far, 45 has been pretty great, and I can't wait to see what's in store for the year. Lots of changes are happening and while they're scary I am also very excited.

Today I am featuring a Small Town Contemporary Romance from one of my favorite authors, so enjoy the 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 A Brewed Awakening by Pepper Basham, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Brewed Awakening 

Author: Pepper Basham 

Publisher: Thomas Nelson 

Release Date: May 5, 2026 

Genre: Small Town Contemporary Romance 

Daphne dreams of Mr. Darcy. Finn serves up pints and rock music. Can opposites attract when a tea shop princess meets her pub-owning rival? 

In the charming mountain town of Wisteria, North Carolina, Daphne Austen clings to tradition like cream to a scone. She's built her life--and her late grandmother's tearoom, Tea Thyme--around all things English: delicate china, Jane Austen novels, and the comforting predictability of routine. The only thing threatening her perfectly ordered world? The loud, aggravatingly handsome Brit opening a pub next door. 

After his ex-wife broke his heart and his business partner nearly destroyed his career, Finn Dashwood packed up his six-year-old daughter and left England behind. He's looking for a fresh start, and the last thing he needs is a fussy, tea-obsessed neighbor criticizing his every pint and playlist. It doesn't matter that she's ridiculously kind (to everyone else) and that his daughter is utterly fascinated by her. Finn's heart is not open to being broken again. 

But disagreements turn into prank wars and then a competition when a high-profile wedding needs a last-minute caterer. The townsfolk are thrilled--Wisteria hasn't seen this much excitement since the county fair lost a goat. 

When the wedding demands both sweet and savory fare, Daphne and Finn are forced to put down their swords and pick up their serving trays. Between burnt pastries, brewing tempers, trending hashtags (#SipsAndSpats, anyone?), and one very adorable little girl, rivalry soon gives way to reluctant friendship--and maybe something that feels suspiciously like chemistry. 

Can a tea shop princess and a pub owner with a past mix their lives as seamlessly as clotted cream and jam . . . or will their differences keep them steeped in rivalry forever? 

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Book Spotlight: The Hometown Cop's Forever Family by Tara Randel

Hello Bookworms!

This year my 45th birthday falls on Mother's Day. I was actually born on Mother's Day, so the years that it lands on that day are pretty cool. This year, my mom is in town for the first time in a long time, so I am eagerly anticipating getting to spend the weekend with some of the most amazing women in my life while also celebrating another year of me.

I hope you enjoy today's spotlight and excerpt from this Wholesome 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 Blog + Review Tour for The Hometown Cop's Forever Family by Tara Randel, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Hometown Cop's Forever Family 
Series: A Golden, Georgia Romance #3 
Author: Tara Randel 
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming 
Release Date: April 28, 2026 
Genre: Wholesome Contemporary Romance

Solving crimes  

And falling in love! 

Charming, small-town Golden, Georgia, has everything Briana Connelly needs—her four-year-old daughter, her family, and her job as a police officer. When her former best friend, Jackson Walker, returns suddenly and is made her partner at work, she’s forced to face the events that drove them apart. With a mysterious theft to investigate, spending time with Jax is unavoidable…and easier than she’d like. Especially when his effortless warmth wins over her precious daughter. As a deeper connection grows between them, he starts to feel like a part of Briana’s little family. But if overcoming the past means admitting their true feelings—that might be the biggest risk of all.  

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

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

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Book Review: A Child to Bind Them by Donna Gartshore

Happy Saturday Bookworms!

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far! I am busy getting my house packed up and cleaned. We're getting photos ready to be taken and are hoping to have the house listed in the next week so things are gearing up quickly. I have very little downtime, but when I do, I am reaching for a book like the one I am featuring today.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this 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 Blog + Review Tour for A Child to Bind Them by Donna Gartshore, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Child to Bind Them 
Author: Donna Gartshore 
Publisher: Love Inspired 
Release Date: April 28, 2026 
Genre: Inspirational Romance

Can one little girl… 
Heal wounds from the past? 

Landing a contractor job at New Hope Ranch finally allows Mitch Cooper to give his daughter, Gemma—who has a developmental delay—a stable home…if he can find reliable childcare. But when therapy horse trainer Aubrey Simpson eagerly offers to look after the three-year-old, Mitch finds himself hesitant to agree. Realizing Gemma is the baby she gave up for adoption, Aubrey will do anything to help the little girl—even spend time with her cautious father. But as unexpected feelings grow, will Aubrey reveal the truth…and risk her newfound family?

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Book Spotlight: His Ranch Redemption by Laurie Winter

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

I have been dealing with some severe weather in my neck of the woods and when the weather gets bad I like to put on some of my favorite storm chasers and hole up with a good novel like the one I am featuring today. I hope you enjoy the spotlight and excerpt on this Sweet 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 Blog Tour for His Ranch Redemption by Laurie Winter, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: His Ranch Redemption 
Series: Fern Hollow #1 
Author: Laurie Winter 
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming 
Release Date: April 28, 2026 
Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance

He was her first love… 
Can he be her forever? 

Widowed Sarah Carmella has a wonderful daughter and fulfilling work running her grandparents’ horse rescue. So there’s absolutely no reason for regrets and what-ifs when her ex-husband, Pete O’Keefe, arrives in town for a mutual friend’s wedding. She and Pete eloped young, then went their separate ways when tragedy struck. But memories of their whirlwind romance and Pete’s charm have Sarah fearing for her heart. Because Pete would never settle down in tiny Fern Hollow. Fresh out of the army, he already has another job chasing danger lined up. Yet, could falling for each other all over again become the adventure they both need?

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Book Review of 'Where the Wild Hearts Are' by Sondra Kraak

Happy Monday Bookworms!

I hope you are all doing well and had a good weekend. I was able to spend some quality time with the family and get a little bit of a rest, all of which was unexpected but much needed. 

Today I am kicking off the week with a sweet story. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Sweet Small-Town Romantic Comedy 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 Where the Wild Hearts Are by Sondra Kraak, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Where the Wild Hearts Are 
Series: Hearts of Sparrow Ridge #1 
Author: Sondra Kraak 
Publisher: Trail House Publishers 
Release Date: April 7, 2026 
Genre: Sweet Small-Town Romantic Comedy

Miles 

Second chances come in all shapes and sizes. Let’s be clear, I did not see this one coming in any shape or size. I was over Juliette as soon as she started dating my brother years ago. 

But here we are. I’ve lost my brother, Juliette’s lost her husband, and our short-lived summer camp romance from when we were teenagers is rising from the grave to haunt me—or rather, invite me into an unexpected, irresistible redemption opportunity. 

 
No problem. I’m a handyman. I fix things for a living. And I want to fix everything that’s been shattered in Juliette’s life. 

Unfortunately for me, I overwhelmed her years ago with my big personality. Who’s to say I won’t be too much again? But I hope and pray I’m not because there’s no holding my feelings back this time, and with the way she’s distracting me, using power tools is out of the question.  

Juliette 

I don’t need my brother-in-law, Miles, swooping in to save me and my girls. I may not be thriving as a single mom, but I am surviving. The last thing my life needs is more upheaval, which is what I’ll get if I misread this chemistry between me and Miles. 

Besides, my heart’s got a bigger issue: the summer camp that saved my life is for sale, and my old dream of running a camp is resurrecting with a vengeance. Only, it’s even less practical now than when I was a teenager. 

I can’t let my heart run away with my good sense—regarding Miles or camp. 

But I really want that camp, no matter how impossible the dream. And why am I acting like a schoolgirl crushing hard on her first boy? It’s just Miles.  

Wild hearts scheme big to buy a summer camp in this swoony, second chance romance with found family, quirky characters, and sizzling chemistry. And it’s all wrapped up in a low spice, inspirational package. Where the Wild Hearts Are is the first in a new rom-com series featuring adventurous friends and the love and laughter they bring to their small, mountain town.

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Book Review of 'The Ultimate Blindside' by Leslea Wahl

Happy Saturday Bookworms!

I hope everyone is having a blessed Easter weekend. When you're reading this I will be helping move my oldest son into his first apartment. Twenty one years ago I gave birth to him on Good Friday and twenty one years later I am releasing him into the world. Talk about going full circle and hitting a mom right in the feels! Not to mention me meditating on the meaning of this Easter weekend...all I can say is I am an emotional mess while my heart is also so full. Life really does life doesn't it?

The novel that I am featuring today was a great distraction for me as I entered this time of transition. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this YA Adventure Mystery and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours. Have a safe and happy Easter weekend! He is risen indeed! ♥

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Ultimate Blindside by Leslea Wahl, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Ultimate Blindside 
Series: Blindside Series #3 
Author: Leslea Wahl 
Publisher: Perpetual Light Publishing 
Release Date: February 3, 2026 
Genre: YA Adventure/Mystery

Jake’s silver-medal life is movie-worthy. 

Sophie’s role is about to be sabotaged. 

Their sleepy Colorado town is overrun by a Hollywood film crew as the two teens, now high school seniors, find their private lives laid open for the world to see. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman and her daughter seek the couple’s help running from a powerful, dangerous man. In this tale of twists, whom can Sophie and Jake truly trust?  

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Book Review of 'The Rancher's Reckoning' by Victoria Bylin

Happy April Bookworms!

We are in the whirlwind of moving my oldest into his new apartment but I had to pop in to share my thoughts on a wonderful new Historical Romance! I hope you enjoy and let me know in the comments if you have any April Fools Day ideas. I would love to prank my son one last time before he's out of my house. ;)

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Rancher's Reckoning by Victoria Bylin, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Rancher's Reckoning
Series: Men of Midas #1
Author: Victoria Bylin 
Publisher: Independently Published 
Release Date: January 22, 2026 
Genre: Christian Historical Romance

A Time to Mourn . . . A Time to Love

Caleb Trent has endured more loss than a man should have to bear. Tragically widowed in a devastating hotel fire, he’s chosen to bury himself alive on a remote ranch in northern New Mexico. Never again will he risk loving anyone the way he loved his wife and family.

Married less than a month, Elsa Downey has sorrows of her own. Widowed, penniless and pregnant, she’s being chased by the heartless outlaw who murdered her husband. When a blizzard strands her at Caleb Trent’s ranch, she’s forced to take refuge despite his surly attitude. Yet behind the sneer, she sees another side of Caleb—the kind and caring man he once was.

Having a woman under his roof is Caleb’s second worst nightmare. The first is falling in love with her. It’s up to him to protect Elsa Downey from all harm. And it’s up to Elsa to bring light and love into Caleb’s dark world.

Vibe: Poignant. Emotional. Tugs at the heart.
Themes: Courage. Second chances. Letting go of the past.
Fun elements: Bacon. Clouds shaped like bunny rabbits. Sweet kisses.

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Book Review of 'Listen for the Chickadees' by Terri Wangard

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

My love of historical fiction draws me almost daily, and lately I've been all over the eras, but one place I haven't visited in a bit was WWII, so I picked up a novel by another author that is new to me and dove right in. 

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian Historical Fiction and let me know in the comments if you have any recommendations in this genre for me. I'm always on the hunt for my next read.♥

Welcome to the Reviewer Tour for Listen for the Chickadees by Terri Wangard, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Listen for the Chickadees 
Series: Unsung Stories of World War II #3 
Author: Terri Wangard
Publisher: Scrivenings Press LLC 
Release Date: March 10, 2026
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction

She’s loved him forever.
He’s never seen her as more than a memory from home.
Then Pearl Harbor changed everything.

December 7, 1941, shattered the illusion that anyone is safe.

Navy nurse Gloria Bloch wakes to the thunder of enemy planes over Pearl Harbor, certain of only one thing: John Walsh, the boy she has loved since childhood, is far from danger aboard an aircraft carrier. Or so she believes.

When panicked American gunfire brings John down over the harbor, their reunion is brief and breathtaking, forged in chaos neither can escape.

As the Second World War drives the United States into the Pacific conflict, Gloria and John are swept onto separate paths of duty. Gloria serves aboard the hospital ship USS Serenity, tending shattered bodies and wounded souls. John flies combat missions as a Navy fighter pilot and combat photographer, risking everything to document a war that refuses to leave him untouched.

Their paths cross again and again in fleeting moments between air raids and surgeries, courage and fear, longing and loss. With every meeting, the feelings they have buried deepen. But war demands more than love. It demands sacrifice, tests faith, and steals time without warning.

When separation stretches into silence, Gloria must face the terrifying possibility that hope itself has become another casualty of war.

As war and distance threaten to pull them apart, only the smallest signs remain: a whistle, a painted bird, and a promise worth holding onto.

Listen for the Chickadees is a Christian World War II historical romance set against the backdrop of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Navy, and the Pacific War. It is a story of steadfast love, quiet faith, and the courage it takes to trust God when tomorrow is uncertain.

Perfect for readers who enjoy WWII historical fiction, Christian wartime love stories, and emotionally rich fiction set in America and the Pacific theater.

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

Happy Monday Bookworms!

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

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

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

About the Book

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

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

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

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

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

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Book Review of 'Eyewitness Sketch' by Danielle Grandinetti

Hello Bookworms!

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

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

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

About the Book

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

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

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

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

About Love & Baseball

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hello Bookworms!

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

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

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

About the Book

Title: A Texas Easter Blessing 

Series: Legacy Ranch #3 

Author: Mindy Obenhaus 

Publisher: Love Inspired Books 

Release Date: February 24, 2026 

Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Christian Romance 

A new ranch home 

could lead to a new family. 

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

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Spotlight on 'A Rancher for Easter' by Susanne Dietze

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

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

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

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

About the Book

Title: A Rancher for Easter 

Series: Home to Foxtail #3 

Author: Susanne Dietze 

Publisher: Love Inspired 

Release Date: February 24, 2026 

Genre: Contemporary Romance

An inheritance with strings attached…

Forces him to tie the knot. 

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

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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 '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 '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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Book Review of 'Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl' by Cari Lynn Webb

Hello Winter Bookworms!

Is anyone else in a psychotic and icy winter wonderland or is it just me? I am in one of the areas that was hit hard with ice and snow and have been hunkered down the past few days and thanking God that the power is holding on, though there have been a few flickerings here and there that make my heart stop. My prayers are with those that are dealing with catastrophic events and what's even crazier is it looks like another wave looms. Ugh... I've been wanting winter weather so bad but maybe I should've been more careful about what I wished for.

As we all know one of the best things to do on a frigid winter day is to pile on the blankets, grab a cup of something warm, and snuggle down with a good book like the one I am featuring today. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Sweet 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 Blog + Review Tour for Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl by Cari Lynn Webb, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl 
Series: Three Springs Texas Series #2 
Author: Cari Lynn Webb 
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming 
Release Date: January 27, 2026 
Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance

Honoring a family vow…

He never expected love 

When veterinarian Hank Hopson returns to Three Springs, Texas, with his five-year-old son, he’s determined to honor his wife’s last wish to heal family wounds. Taking a job at the local animal hospital, he’s paired with Gwen Bayer, the spitfire cowgirl working as his vet tech. She plans to get back on the rodeo circuit once her horse’s injury heals, and he’s headed for the city. But as their friendship deepens, it becomes impossible to deny their growing connection. How will they decide between the lives they’ve worked for—and the love that could change everything? 

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR  

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

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