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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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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Spotlight on 'Forged in Firra' by C.B. Sharp

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

I am so glad that we are finally thawing out here and warming up but I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy this unexpected break. Having everyone home and getting some things done around the house has been pretty great. One thing myself and my children enjoy is a good fantasy and today I just so happen to be shining a spotlight on a series starter that needs to be on your radar.

I hope you enjoy the excerpt from this YA Christian Fantasy 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 Forged in Firra by C.B. Sharp, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Forged in Firra
Series: The Oriel Odyssey #1
Author: C. B. Sharp
Publisher: Independently Published 
Release Date: January 22, 2026 
Genre: YA Christian Fantasy

Three will be born of pure intent,  

One of bravery, one of compassion, and one of faith.   

Wield the sword to slay the kings,   

And destroy the bloodless wraith.  

The immortal Ancients have positioned themselves as creators, worthy of worship and rule. As a result, they have morphed into beasts, keeping Clay Borns divided and dependent upon them. After their parents are captured, and they are left for dead, the Oriel siblings learn of their fate: free Tirra Nova from the Ancients’ oppressive regime and restore divine order to their world. Forced to trust their former enemies and seek the aid of a stardust maiden, the Oriels must rely on their wits and faith to fulfill a seemingly impossible mission.

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Book Review of 'Grandpa's Comrade' by Kelsey Gjesdal

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

I hope all of my fellow readers had a relaxing weekend. I have a few things going on behind the scenes that is keeping me busy. I can't speak on anything just yet but it's time consuming to say the least. Not to mention the insane weather fluctuations we're having in my neck of the woods that has been keeping my allergies work overtime and putting me down. Anyone else feeling the weather whiplash?

Thank you so much for stopping by for my thoughts on this Adventure 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 Tour for Grandpa's Comrade by Kelsey Gjesdal, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Grandpa's Comrade 
Author: Kelsey Gjesdal 
Publisher: Kelsey Lee Writes LLC 
Release Date: November 11, 2025 
Genre: Christian YA Fiction, Multigenerational Fiction, Military Fiction, Adventure Novel

A boy who wants to be a hero. A girl who just wants to be lost in her books. And a Grandpa with a past that won't leave him alone. 

Teens Jess and Will are stuck with their grandparents for three weeks while their parents go on a second honeymoon. Neither are too excited to be bored in a house full of off-limits secrets. But when Will's curiosity gets the best of him, the siblings uncover a mysterious box with a hidden message that could change everything. As former Navy SEAL Grandpa plans a rescue mission for a long-lost comrade, the teens must decide if they're ready for a real adventure. Jess and Will must navigate the unknown territory of South Korea... and Grandpa's PTSD. With each new clue comes haunting memories, and time is running out. Can Jess and Will find Grandpa's Comrade before it's too late? 

Join Jess and Will as they learn about true bravery, family love, and the price of heroism.  

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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 'A Summer to Treasure' by Leslea Wahl

Hello Bookworms!

School is out, the sun is shining, and that means reading is kicking into high gear! We have a family trip coming up and I am already planning my reading list for the trip and if I hadn't already read the novel I am featuring today I would be adding this to the list!

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.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Summer to Treasure by Leslea Wahl, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Summer to Treasure
Author: Leslea Wahl
Publisher: Perpetual Light Publishing
Release Date: May 27, 2025
Genre: MG/YA Adventure Mystery

Teenage siblings Luke, Celia, and Austin are dreading their summer vacation. A month cooped up in an RV, touring around the Southwest, with their parents, grandmother, and each other? Pure torture. 

But when Grandma reveals the real reason for the trip, the journey becomes an unexpected adventure. As they travel through breathtaking canyons, the teens develop new friendships, deepen their faith, and join together to solve a decades-old mystery. 

And if the siblings can put down their phones long enough to enjoy the incredible journey, they might just discover that their relationships with each other are truly the greatest treasure.  

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Book Review of 'The Tiny Crown' by Susan Barnett Braun

Happy Friday Bookworms!

This week has been wonderful for me as I have been able to spend time with my beautiful mother, who is in town from Florida!  I have been soaking up all the moments and enjoying making new memories while reminiscing about the past, which has left me feeling nostalgic.  When I get in this mood I always seem to reach for YA reads, like the novel I am featuring today. 

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Fantasy YA and I hope you have an amazing weekend!

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Tiny Crown by Susan Barnett Braun hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book 

Title: The Tiny Crown 

Author: Susan Barnett Braun

Publisher: Independently Published 

Release Date: December 14, 2024 

Genre: Teen & Young Adult Medieval Fiction 

What if you woke up to the life you'd always dreamed of? Lucinda is discontent. At 16, she faces problems at home, challenges at school, and an aching emptiness where romance should be. Surely, everything would be better in England, right? A sudden trip to the Land of Hope and Glory offers more than Cinda has ever hoped for--and maybe more than she bargained for.

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Spotlight on 'Anything' by Kristina Welch

Hello Bookworms!

I am so excited you're here with me today as I am featuring a new YA romance complete with an excerpt that I know you'll enjoy so sit back, relax, 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 Anything by Kristina Welch, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Anything: A Romance for Jesus Freaks
Series: Mayberry University Series #1
Author: Kristina Welch
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: February 1, 2025
Genre: Christian YA Romance

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Two guarded hearts.
He’s breaking down walls and she’s building them higher
A match made in Heaven, or a blueprint for disaster? 

After the fiery downward spiral of senior year, Kit Talbot crash-lands on a quirky college campus where traditions rule and dorm floors act more like family. It’s just weird enough to keep her mind off the wreckage she’s leaving behind. 

Enter Levi Whitaker, known as the swooniest guy on campus. Magnetic, confident, and far too much like the ex who sent her life into that PTSD-tainted nosedive. Levi seems to be everywhere, focused on her like she’s the only girl in the world—even indulging her sugar addiction with delivered treats. But Kit’s self-preservation instincts are sharper than ever, and she deflects him like Wonder Woman blocking bullets. 

That is, until Levi’s quiet faith and humble apology start to break down Kit’s defenses. He loves Jesus in the dreamiest way, looks like wow, and ... somehow triggers the flashbacks she fights so hard to avoid. Every minute with him is a risk she isn’t sure she should take. Should she protect them both from the chaos of her life or learn a bravery that feels irresponsible? 

As Kit fights to keep her life safe and manageable, she leans into her faith, clinging to the Bible verses God whispers to her heart. Clearly, he’s up to something, but the healing she prays for isn’t happening the way she wants.  

Why is God silent on the prayer she needs most?  

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Book Review of 'Duets' by Jordan Saez

Hello Bookworms!

I hope you guys had a wonderful Valentine's Day!  I got to be part of an engagement surprise and am happy to report that my sister is getting married!  It was one of the best Valentine's Day celebrations I've had in a long time and I feel so blessed that I got to celebrate new love.  I am the matron of honor so this year is taking a more festive turn and I am here for it!

Thinking about love had me thinking about youth and when I do I typically grativate towards YA books, like the one I am featuring today.  I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian YA 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 Duets by Jordan Saez, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Duets
Series: Honeybrook High (prequel novella)
Author: Jordan Saez
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: February 2025
Genre: Christian YA Fiction

No one gets me at all, except for Hester. And she’s not even real. She’s a woman from the 1800s, but she totally understands what it’s like to hide love. So, she’d understand why hiding text messages is super important. But, since my dad became a Christian and all, I have to be super careful. But my parents are hiding things too, like why my mom is riding the struggle bus while she’s expecting my baby brother or why dad is talking to the other woman at the office.  

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Book Review of The Emeline Series by Kathy J. Perry

Hello Bookworms!

It's been a while since I've been able to review an entire series at once but that ends now!  Today I am sharing TWO reviews for the Emeline, Christian Young Adult series, that I hope you will enjoy.  I love reading YA books because they give such an innocence that is so refreshing to me and almost transports me back to a simpler time in my life.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this sweet series 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 the Emeline series by Kathy J. Perry, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About Book #1: A Journey

Title: A Journey
Series: Emeline #1
Author: Kathy J Perry
Publisher: Chickadee Words, LLC
Release Date: November 1, 2023
Genre: Christian Young Adult 19th Century American Historical Fiction

A promise made to her dying father; a struggle that tests her faith; a journey that pushes her resilience and resourcefulness to their limits 

Emeline, a thirteen-year-old Missouri orphan, must set off on a quest across frontier America to fulfil her father’s last to find her grandfather in Boston. 

Crossing this dangerous and unforgiving land alone, she must face challenges without losing her faith, rising to every test ahead if she’s to survive and find a home at the end of her adventure. 

Will Emeline’s journey bring her the family she longs for? 

Readers of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Louisa May Alcott will delight in this fast-paced adventure.

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Book Review of 'Suddenly Rural Girl' by Dann and Kennedy Hurlbert

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer day and handling the heat and staying safe.  Today I am featuring a YA novel that is full of all the things I love in a novel, so I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this contemporary 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 + Review Tour for Suddenly Rural Girl by Dann and Kennedy Hurlbert, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Suddenly Rural Girl: Facing Life, Death, Mean Girls, and Cute Boys in Rural America
Author: Dann & Kennedy Hurlbert
Publisher: Kirk House Publishers
Release Date: February 1, 2024
Genre: Young Adult & Middle Grade Contemporary Christian Fiction

After her dad is tragically killed, Dakota Moore’s mom moves her to northern Minnesota where Dak discovers an outcast classmate may be a reclusive miracle worker. She thinks she found him too late. The truth is, she met him just in time. Will Dak discover the miracle worker’s secrets before the next tragedy strikes? 

Now, tucked into a secluded A-frame near a beaver-infested creek with her strong Sioux mom and her lisping little brother, Dak faces a new school and a trio of mean girls. Seemingly alone, she buries herself in a design app and self pity until an old blind man, his curly-haired horse named Eyeballs, a quirky dragon-doodling classmate, and a strawberry blonde with delicious sun-kissed freckles give her four reasons to keep on living. Then she decides to do more than just survive; Dak intends to thrive. When tragedy strikes again, she confronts the intriguing and repulsive miracle worker, but he doesn’t help their mutual friend. Learning why will change her life. 

Suddenly Rural Girl is a friend and faith-finding journey, featuring a strong, female, multiracial protagonist and is loaded with laugh-out-loud characters and gorgeous northern Minnesota beauty. The magnificent landscapes haunt like William Kent Kreuger’s Ordinary Grace and This Tender Land, and the quick-witted dialogue is reminiscent of Jenny B. Jones’ There You’ll Find Me and In Between books. The combination makes it an excellent YA read with cross-over into Contemporary Christian audiences. The novel also has a companion study guide full of plot-related questions for classrooms and theme based discussion prompts for book groups!

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Book Review of 'Charting the Course' by Leslea Wahl

All Aboard Bookworms!

It's been awhile since I've read a good YA and today I've got the perfect quick, summer read and all the action happens aboard a picturesque cruise ship!  I've never had the opportunity to go on a cruise myself but my mom has been on several and says they're a lot of fun.  After hearing some of the horror stories that have happened on cruise ships over the years I'm not sure if I'll ever set foot on one, but that's what's so great about books, I can have the experience and enjoy it all I want in my imagination.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Charting the Course by Leslea Wahl, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Charting the Course
Series: Finding Faith series
Author: Leslea Wahl
Publisher: Vinspire Publishing
Release Date: June 27, 2023
Genre: YA Christian Adventure

Stuck on a ship with her estranged father for this high school reunion – not a merry way to spend the holidays. But could an onboard mystery and a cute boy be the course correction Liz needs? 

Set amid the beauty of the Caribbean islands, Charting the Course delves into the topics of fractured families, generational high-school dramas, taking responsibility for your actions, and focusing on faith to keep us anchored. The twists and turns in this high-seas adventure will keep the reader bracing for the next wave of intrigue.

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Blog Tour + Review: Off the Itinerary Series by M. Liz Boyle

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Off the Itinerary series by M. Liz Boyle, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE SERIES

Title: Avalanche 
Series: Off the Itinerary #1 
Author: M. Liz Boyle 
Publisher: Independently Published 
Release Date: September 26, 2019 
Genre: Christian middle-grade/YA, Adventure

“Avalanche surprised me with its depth…a 5-star read…” -For the Love of Literature 

Five friends. One moonlit summit. An unforgettable journey. 

Excitement hangs in the air as Marlee and her sisters join their friends on a daring hike up a Colorado mountain - in the middle of the night. When Sawyer first proposes the idea of a moonlit summit during the two families’ annual backpacking trip, Marlee is terrified but also hooked. Having grown up taking trips to the mountains, they’ve learned a thing or two about hiking, and Sawyer is confident they'll be back by sunrise. But when disaster strikes, their knowledge, faith, and stamina will be put to the test. Digging out of the cemented snow is the first of many challenges in the coming days, and now Marlee has to trust Sawyer, who, by the way, was the brain behind the dilemma. Will their faith and friendship survive, or will they cave under pressure? 

This engaging journey, told by fifteen-year-old Marlee Stanley, captures a timeless sense of adventure. The five young adults strive to exhibit godly character throughout their escapade, but it will take immense strength to hike out of this mess. 

“I know that if their journey inspired me, it will certainly inspire others…Boyle has brought YA fans an uplifting, adventurous novel.” -A Baker’s Perspective 

PURCHASE LINKS*: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookDepository | IndieBound

Title: Chased 
Series: Off the Itinerary #2 
Author: M. Liz Boyle 
Publisher: Independently Published 
Release Date: June 1, 2020 
Genre: Christian middle-grade/YA, Adventure

“Chased would be a great addition to a k-12 Christian school library. Middle schoolers and up will enjoy it.” - Library Lady’s Kid Lit 

It’s been a year since Marlee, her sisters, and the Miles boys survived an avalanche. Sure, it was a little embarrassing for them when all the neighbors saw them on the news, but they love being outdoors, and what are the odds that another tragedy would strike this adventurous group? Has anyone calculated the statistics of being hit with two natural disasters? It has to be low, so of course the two families planned to backpack again this summer. 

When the teens first meet Thad, a dehydrated hiker on the trail, they give him water and food and help him recover. He seems harmless until he tells them to hike a few extra miles at sunset. Then Lydie finds a hand-drawn map that Thad dropped, and they discover why he is so eager to get away from the Stanley girls and Miles boys. So eager that he starts chasing them. 

Now they have to climb up unforgiving ridges, sneak through the night, and - is that thunder and lightning? To make matters worse, Marlee has a nagging worry that her older sister Ellie is preparing to move away from home. 

What is God’s plan? How will they get away from Thad before it’s too late? 

“…realistic, exciting, and suspenseful…Chased is the perfect sequel to Avalanche. It’s gripping, suspenseful, entertaining, and, best of all, Christian.” -David M., Beta Reader

PURCHASE LINKS*: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookDepository

Title: Ablaze 
Series: Off the Itinerary #3 
Author: M. Liz Boyle 
Publisher: Independently Published 
Release Date: June 1, 2020 
Genre: Christian middle-grade/YA, Adventure

"M. Liz Boyle tackles the topic of showering difficult people with grace and forgiveness, making this a must-read for Christian teens. Adventure seekers who loved Avalanche and Chased will fall head-over-heels for the adventure that heats up in Ablaze!" - Author Allyson Kennedy 

This summer the Stanley sisters and the Miles boys are excited to hike together again, and now they have the unique opportunity to help two of their ranger friends with an outdoor program in the beautiful Montana mountains. 

Marlee has always considered herself a willing follower. Give her a direction and she’s happy to help. Her older sister Ellie is a natural leader, and Marlee is content in her role as assistant. 

Marlee and her sisters have been assigned to help with Ranger Rose’s team, and they are savoring the adventure. But in a heartbeat while the group is divided by a few hundred feet, fire breaks out between Ranger Rose and Marlee's group. In this enthralling finale to the Off the Itinerary series, Marlee must face her fears with courage that only God can provide.

PURCHASE LINKS*: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

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Blog+Review Tour: Catching Hope by Kathy Cassel

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Catching Hope by Kathy Cassel, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Catching Hope 

Author: Kathy Cassel 

Publisher: Haven Point Publishing 

Release Date: March 22, 2022 

Genre: Teens/YA, Christian 

Catching Hope: A pursuit fraught with danger. 

Newly adopted Lexi Michaels is taking her first real vacation as she, twin brother Levi, adoptive brother Chad, and new cousin Jen head to Haiti where their dad, a pediatrician, will be volunteering in an island clinic. But who is the man who displays such hatred for the Michaels when they arrive at their resort? Is an attempted burglary as random as it appears? Will Jen ever accept the newcomers to the family? When the four teens set out to explore Haiti’s sights and history on their own, an unexpected encounter and natural disaster plunge them into adventure and danger. With their very survival at stake, can the four teens work together, or will Lexi’s dream of a “forever family” end in tragedy? 

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Book Review: The Ruse by Judy Corry

Series: Eden Falls Academy #3

Publisher: Cherry Blossom Romance

Release Date: March 17, 2022

Genre: Contemporary Teen & YA Romance

What's the first rule of getting the lead in the school musical? Don't fall for your bad-boy co-star.

When Elyse Cohen gets the lead in her private school’s winter musical, she thinks it’s a dream come true. That is, until she finds out she’s playing opposite Asher Park—the bad boy rumored to have been involved in the mysterious disappearance of his ex last spring. Soon, what seemed like a dream role has her worried she’ll be the next girl to get close to her enigmatic co-star and go missing.

After getting run out of the only home he had left, the last thing Asher wants is to return to Eden Falls Academy. But since a theater scholarship is his only hope for getting into a good college, he returns halfway through the school year to face the rumors swirling around him. As long as he keeps his head down and continues the ruse he started the year before, he might make it to graduation without too many scars.

He never anticipated Elyse in any of his plans.

But as the pair play love interests on stage and sparks ignite, the less Elyse wants to believe the rumors about Asher. And even though Asher knows letting people close leaves him vulnerable to being burned, he finds himself wanting to tell Elyse all his secrets.

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Blog Tour + Giveaway: A Change in Tune by Ashley Rescot

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Change in Tune by Ashley Rescot, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: A Change in Tune
Series: The Strings of Sisterhood #1
Author: Ashley Rescot
Publisher: Rescot Creative
Release Date: September 15, 2021
Genre: Christian Romance, Contemporary Romance, Young Adult, Music Fiction

Violinist Victoria Pearson dreams of attending Johann Conservatory of Music in New York City for graduate school. As the oldest of five sisters, she hopes to escape her Midwestern college town and hectic family situation to fulfill her passion in life—music. But when she decides to participate in Belton University's Concerto competition to bolster her chances of acceptance, Victoria finds herself competing against her sister Adrienne and lifelong cellist friend Jerry Chang. This sets in motion a rivalry that questions the roles of sisterhood, friendship, and maybe love.

Victoria wants to maintain the rigors required of a professional classical musician without losing her family and friends, not to mention her sanity, in the process. The demands of her large family might hinder her ability to achieve her dreams. What sacrifices will she make to reach her goals, and are they worth the cost? A new, twenty-first-century generation of little women takes the stage in A Change in Tune.

❥ Heat Level: Mild/Sweet

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Book Review: The Facade by Judy Corry

Series: Eden Falls Academy #2

Publisher: Cherry Blossom Romance

Release Date: September 17, 2021

Genre: Contemporary Teen & YA Romance

Everyone has three lives. A public life, a private life, and a secret life.

I’m a junior in high school, and yet, I’ve never been on a date.

Everybody says it's because my overprotective brothers scare all the guys away, but I can't help wondering if there's something wrong with me.

That is, until I hear a rumor that I’m secretly dating my brothers’ best friend.

What?

Sure, I used to think Mack was the most perfect guy in the universe, but I got over that crush years ago.

And even though he teases my brothers about taking me to Make-Out Point, there’s no way he’d actually make good on that threat. I’ve only ever been the dorky girl next door to him.

But when Mack’s sleepwalking episodes lead him to staying a few nights on the trundle bed in my room and we talk and share things we never tell anyone else, I start to wonder if a secret relationship is exactly what I want.

My brothers have made it clear that Mack is never allowed near me. But what my brothers don’t know can’t hurt them, right? 

❥ Heat Level: Medium Hot

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Book Review: Anything But Groovy by Amanda Lauer

Publisher: Full Quiver Publishing

Release Date: February 26, 2021

Genre: Time Travel-Coming of Age Fiction

Morgan is looking forward to junior high school and all the adventures it holds in store for her. But after a collision on the volleyball court, she wakes up on the first day of school trapped inside her mom’s teenage body circa 1974. It doesn’t take long for Morgan to discover that living life as a seventh-grader in the ‘70s and dealing with everything going on in her mom's life back then — from uncool parents, to annoying older brothers, balancing friendships, and ultimately doing what she can to survive bullying at the hands of the school’s biggest jock — is anything but groovy.

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