Giveaway and Review: The Light of Stars By: Jenelle Hovde

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Light of Stars by Jenelle Hovde, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Light of Stars 

Author: Jenelle Hovde 

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers 

Release Date: July 14, 2026 

Genre: Historical Romance 

An arranged marriage. A powerful company tainted with corruption. Two souls caught between obligation and a longing to find their true calling in this Regency romance set in glittering London ballrooms and Calcutta street markets. 

When Kitty Grenville’s grandfather announces her engagement to Sebastian Sinclair, she’s appalled. She barely remembers the boy she met once as a child—and now he’s a man tied to the East India Company, the very organization that tore Kitty and her brother from their mother and home in Hyderabad years ago. Unwilling to relinquish her dream of a love match or her passion for astronomy, Kitty is determined to refuse the marriage and find freedom in her own way. 

Sebastian Sinclair carries the weight of duty and regret. To atone for past sins, he complies with his grandfather’s orders to return to England, fulfill a long-standing betrothal, and defend the maligned East India Company before Parliament. Though Kitty makes her disinterest clear, Sebastian is drawn to her intellect and spirit. 

As Kitty navigates her first London season, her opinion of Sebastian begins to shift, especially when he shields her from scandal. When he’s abruptly called back to India, Kitty stuns everyone by marrying him and going with him, hoping to escape her grandfather’s control—and to find her mother. 

But the challenges that await in India are greater than imagined. Together, Kitty and Sebastian must confront the legacy of family and empire—and discover if a marriage born of obligation can grow into a love strong enough to endure. 

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About the Author

Jenelle Hovde, an accomplished illustrator, author, pastor's wife, and homeschooling mother, ventured off the beaten path when she transitioned from her career as a doctor of audiology to pursue her passion for writing. While her nine novels span different eras—from the ancient worlds to World War II—her favorite genre is sweet Regency romance that enchants readers with tales of love and intrigue set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century England. Drawing inspiration from timeless treasures found in antique stores, Jenelle pens historical romance novels that captivate readers with vivid storytelling and gentle messages of faith. Her stories have garnered impressive showings in multiple writing contests. Often found writing at the Florida beach, she navigates life with her family and manages two saucy cats who insist on interrupting her creative endeavors.

Connect with Jenelle by visiting jenellehovdeauthor.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Review

If you like Regency stories, you have found the story for you. The Light of Stars by Jenelle Hovde is not just a story; it is a work of art. This story took me on a journey through the Regency era. I was confronted with the realities of things that happened during this time period. This was a piece of history that I knew a little bit about, and it was brought to this story that helped me see things from a different perspective.

This story intertwines so many historical aspects and people. I loved getting to interact with people like missionary William Carey, abolitionist activist William Wilberforce, scientist siblings William and Carolina Herschel, and the East India Company.

Kitty and her brother Edward are kidnapped by their grandfather as young children in India and brought back to England to be raised in ‘proper society.’ When Kitty comes of age, she is told she will marry Sebastian Sinclair, whose grandfather oversees the East India Company.

Sebastian has been helping William Carey with some translation work. William Wilberforce approaches Sebastian with the allegations of Opium being transported through the East India Company. Sebastian is in London to try to figure things out, while also marrying Kitty. Kitty at first resisted the idea of marrying Sebastian because of the arrangement. So they all go to London for the season, and things begin to shift between Kitty and Sebastian.

This marriage of convenience romance is perfect and sweet with kisses only.

Jenelle Hovde did a fantastic job of intertwining faith throughout this story.

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $25 gift card to their choice bookstore!

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Guardian By: Dana R. Lynn

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Guardian
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Dana R. Lynn
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫: Sunrise Publishing
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: Romantic Suspense Fiction
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Heroes of Renegade # 5
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: July 21, 2026

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:

Rescuer is the fifth book in the Heroes of Renegade series written by Dana R. Lynn. It can be read as a standalone, but it will be better enjoyed as a series. This is the first book I have read written by Dana R. Lynn.

This story pulled on my heartstrings. Mia is a special education teacher and the main caretaker for her elderly aunt. She truly cares for the well-being of her students. When one of her students is the brother of her high school sweetheart, the past starts to come back.

Jackson has returned to Renegade to try to win back custody of his younger brother. After jumping through hoops and showing up to court, something or someone seems to be working behind the scenes to make sure Jackson does not receive custody. When his brother, Dylan, and his friend go missing, Jackson meets with the teacher and runs into none other than Mia. Working together to find the missing students, Mia and Jackson put their past to the side and work as a team to rescue the kids, uncovering secrets they didn’t know. This story had me captured from the beginning, and I could not put it down. Packed full of action, suspense, faith, and second-chance romance.

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

The Echo of Your Heart By: Heidi McCahan

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: The Echo of Your Heart
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Heidi McCahan
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫: Sunrise Publishing
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Welcome To Redemption, Alaska # 4
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: July 21, 2026
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: Christian Romance

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:

This small-town romance has captured my heart. The Echo of Your Heart is the fourth book in the Welcome to Redemption, Alaska series written by Heidi McCahan. This book could be read as a standalone, though there are some overlapping characters from previous books.

Scottie and Tate are best friends. Scottie left Redemption because she is trying to prove she doesn’t need it. She has been filming reality TV shows, and her next assignment is in none other than her hometown. Going back is not an easy task. The filming elements were a fun dynamic in this book.

Tate has seen too many accidents and is trying to stop them from happening. Stemming from blaming himself for his father’s paralyzation, Tate is fighting for control. So, he is trying to stop the filming of the TV show because of all the accidents that are happening. But can he stop the accidents?

This best friend’s to more slow-burning romance was sweet with kisses only.

Heidi McCahan intertwined elements of faith throughout this story.

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Giveaway and Review: Moms of the Bible by: Rhonda Stoppe

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Moms of the Bible by Rhonda Stoppe, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Moms of the Bible: Life-Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful 
Author: Rhonda Stoppe 
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers 
Release Date: March 10, 2026 
Genre: Christian Non-Fiction/Parenting

Biblical Encouragement for Everyday Motherhood 

Have you ever whispered to yourself, I’ll be a better mom tomorrow…but tomorrow never comes? Maybe you’re comparing yourself to other moms and feel you aren’t measuring up. But don’t lose hope. Just as moms in Scripture learned from life’s ups and downs, with God’s help, you can become the mom you long to be.  

Moms of the Bible explores timeless life lessons from Bible moms of all types, revealing how their stories of failure, faith, and hope can help you fulfill your own calling with confidence. From the redeemed Rehab to the horrible Herodias, each story unveils eye-opening insights and powerful applications that can help you as you seek to raise up children who impact their generation with fearless faith. 

Author Rhonda Stoppe engages you with the warmth and wisdom of a trusted friend who’s been there herself. For mothers of all ages and stages―including step, adoptive, foster, and grandmothers raising their grandkids―this uplifting look at the moms of Scripture will empower you to influence the culture in profound ways through your sacred ministry of motherhood. 

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About the Author

Rhonda Stoppe is a biblically sound speaker and host of the award-winning podcast Old Ladies Know Stuff. A trusted voice in the Christian living community, she is the best-selling author of 7 popular books and a frequent guest on Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk and Focus on the Family. Rhonda has been joyfully married to her pastor-husband, Steve, for 45 years. They have 4 children and 15 grandchildren. Connect with Rhonda at NoRegretsWoman.com.

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Review

Moms of the Bible is the second book I have read written by Rhonda Stoppe. I loved diving into the different moms of the bible. Looking at moms like Rahab, Jochebed, Mary, Esther, Herodias, Lot’s Wife, Rebekah, Eve, Naomi, Eunice, and Hannah. I loved that Rhonda splits the book into three sections of moms, moms that were fearless, flawed, and faithful. Diving in and taking a deeper look at each of these women as a mom, using both scripture and stories to highlight the mothers. This book was the perfect read. It gave me encouragement, advice, scripture, and a better insight into moms of the bible. I loved that we didn’t just look at the typical mom figures of the bible, but we also looked at the flawed moms and those that normally have a ‘bad wrap.’  Each mom had a unique story to pour into my life. Each chapter ended with a QR code to watch a video on a teaching from Rhonda Stoppe, which added some depth to each chapter.    

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. 

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card!

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Find Me in the Spotlight By: Elly Gilbert

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Find Me in the Spotlight
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Elly Gilbert
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫: Sunrise Publishing
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: Contemporary Romance Fiction
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Jonathon Island Series Season 2 Book 5
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: July 14, 2026

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:

If you love Hallmark movies, then Find Me in the Spotlight is the story for you. Find Me in the Spotlight is the fifth book of season two of the Jonathon Island series, written by Elly Gilbert. It can be read as a standalone, but the whole series will win your heart.

Ashley Sullivan has been trying to make it work in Hollywood with her acting career, but the spark has gone out. Being a single mom, Ashley puts her son first. When her sister offers her the summer job of directing plays with the possibility of a year-round job, it’s time to pack up and return home to Jonathan Island.   

Nathan comes to the island to help over the summer and runs into none other than Ashley, his old flame. In tow, she has a 10-year-old son. As they rekindle their flame and secrets come to light, things take a turn. Can their hearts be mended? This story had my heart. I loved this story.    The second chance at romance was perfect and sweet with kisses only. Elly Gilbert did a fantastic job intertwining faith elements throughout.         

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. 

Giveaway and Review: Ribbons of Guilt by: Laura Thomas

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Ribbons of Guilt by Laura Thomas, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Ribbons of Guilt 
Series: Bite of Betrayal #3 
Author: Laura Thomas 
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink 
Release Date: July 5, 2026 
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

A marriage in crisis. A betrayer in the wings. A life at stake. 

Harriet Duval has it all—a handsome French husband, a delightful young daughter, a successful career as a professional ballerina behind her, and a beautiful future in a charming village in the English countryside. Even her beloved sisters can’t see the painful truth she hides beneath her perfect mask… 

Successful businessman Leo Duval is at a breaking point physically, emotionally, and spiritually as he is forced to harbor secrets in Paris while his marriage in England dissolves before his very eyes. 

The magnetic pull of Harriet’s old dancing life and the shocking murder of a Swan Lake ballerina causes her to question everything: faith, future, family. When the killer begins targeting the Duval family, Leo and Harriet’s vulnerable marriage is tested by an unimaginable traumatic event. Will the guilt they carry divide them when they need each other most?  

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About the Author

A multi-award-winning Christian author, Laura Thomas writes heartwarming encouragement for your soul—especially in her numerous romantic suspense novels, Christmas novellas, teen fiction and children’s books, as well as her non-fiction writing.

Laura is a certified writing coach, a book-loving chocoholic mom and nanny, and is married to her high school sweetheart. Originally from the UK, they now live the empty nest life in Kelowna, British Columbia, with their French bulldog! 

Connect with Laura by visiting laurathomasauthor.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Review

Ribbons of Guilt is the third book in the series Bite of Betrayal by Laura Thomas. Though it could be read as a standalone without missing too much, to get the whole dynamic of the sister, it is better enjoyed as a whole.

This story had me from the very beginning, and I could not put the story down. Harriet was a great ballet dancer, but she put up her ballet slippers to start her family. Everything seemed like perfection- her French husband, Leo, a perfect daughter, sisters living close by, but her husband, Leo, seems to be hiding secrets. When Harriet reconnects with a past dancing colleague, she starts to feel seen for who she is. When presents start showing up with ties to swans and ballet, things start to feel off. As things begin to come unwound and secrets get told, Leo and Harriet become close again. This mystery suspense had me on my toes, guessing who it was and what would happen next.

Laura Thomas did a great job intertwining faith elements throughout.         

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. 

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card and an ebook copy of Captured in Frame!

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The Spy Keeper of Marseille By: Roseanna M. White

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞:The Spy Keeper of Marseille
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Roseanna M. White
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫: Tyndale house
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: Historical Romance Fiction
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: July 7, 2026

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:

The Spy Keeper of Marseille isn’t just another run-of-the-mill WWII novel. This story will keep you on the edge of your seat. It will immerse you in the inner workings of the Alliance spy ring. Roseanna M. White has created this beautiful masterpiece of a story that has brought this time period to life.

Zelie works for the Alliance as a spy. Marcel is a concert pianist who was recently released from a prisoner of war camp and is now working as a spy for the Alliance, conducting a youth orchestra. Using his position to send coded messages through the radio. When the leader of the spy ring is executed, Zelie is left in charge. Watching Zelie work through her own regrets with her late husband and struggle with being a mother while trying to give her children a free France- it made me think of all the sacrifices that were made during WWII. This book had me hooked from the start, and I could not put it down.

The romance was perfect and sweet with kisses only.

Roseanna M. White did a great job of intertwining faith throughout the story.

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.