Giveaway and Author Interview: Sabotage Games by Danielle Grandinetti

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

About the Book

Title: Sabotage Games 
Series: Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency #2 
Author: Danielle Grandinetti 
Publisher: Hearth Spot Press 
Release Date: September 22, 2026 
Genre: Historical Romantic Mystery

Who will pay the ultimate price for Olympic Gold? 

LAKE PLACID, N.Y., 1932—Sports journalist Emma Hancock is determined to claim her place in the press box, despite the male colleagues who slam the door in her face. But when a mysterious illness begins systematically sidelining athletes, Emma’s gift for spotting patterns reveals a plot far more sinister than mere competition. 

With the Games in his own backyard, Olympic sprinter Ryan Callahan laces up his speed skates to compete in his first winter games. He has no time for distractions—especially not the inconvenience of the beautiful female journalist staying as a guest in his family’s crowded home. 

But when the pattern of sabotage deepens, Emma and Ryan must work together to follow the threads before they become the next targets to fall. 

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

A 1930s Historical Romantic Mystery This page-turning novel offers a sweet, slow-burn romance mixed with cozy suspense. Set during the historic III Olympic Winter Games—the first year women’s speed skating was featured—it unfolds against the snow-covered, high-stakes press boxes of Lake Placid, New York, in 1932. Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and J’nell Ciesielski looking for an inspirational read.

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About the Author

Danielle Grandinetti writes award-winning 1930s historical romantic mystery and suspense. She is the 2026 Holt Medallion winner and a second-generation Italian-American. Fueled by tea and nature, she crafts hope-filled historical romance novels exploring immigrant heritage, found family, and cozy Midwest traditions. Find her at daniellegrandinetti.com.

1) Are you a plotter or a pantser? 
I’m more of an intuitive writer, so both. I use a scaffold structure to stay on course, but I often don’t know the bad guy until the hero and heroine do!

2) Where is your favorite place to write? 
I dictate my first draft, so I’ll go for a walk or do chores around the house while I tell myself the story.

3) What are you reading right now?
I have the Falling for Autumn multi-author series cued up on my Kindle! (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H33CC5F5)

4) What is your writing snack or beverage?
I love having a cup of tea (chai latte, especially) or hot cocoa.

5) Have you written yourself into any of your characters?
No. While I’ll occasionally give a character an illness or injury I’ve had, or give them some of my lived experiences, their personalities are all their own.  

6) What is your favorite time period?
To write, definitely 1930s!

7) Are there any characters whose story is done, but you still feel like they have more story to live? 
I love dropping Easter Eggs of past characters!

8) For the Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency series-do you have a favorite character? 
No. I love them all!

9) Are there any stories that have inspired you as a writer?
Two of the authors who most inspired me to write 1930s mysteries are Rhys Bowen and Victoria Thompson. In particular their cozy mystery series the Molly Murphy Mysteries, Royal Spyness series, and The Counterfeit Lady series.

10) If you were a sports journalist, what sport would you be most excited to write about? 
Definitely baseball! It’s my favorite sport, and I have always loved the stats and scorekeeping.

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(2) winners will each receive a paperback copy of Undercover Wish & Eyewitness Sketch!

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Giveaway and Review: A Whim and a Prayer by: Julie Lessman

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Whim and a Prayer by Julie Lessman, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Whim and a Prayer 
Series: The Cousins O'Connor #4 
Author: Julie Lessman 
Publisher: Independent 
Release Date: September 8, 2026 
Genre: Historical Romance

She’s a former orphan desperate to protect her heart. 
He’s a best friend who protects her from the start. 
Till prayer protects them both from a true love torn apart. 

Discarded like so much trash on the steps of an orphanage at age two, seventeen-year-old Winifred Dennehy thinks God has it out for her. Abandoned by abusive parents and born cross-eyed to boot, she spent the first four years of her life battling bullies and verbal abuse. Deliverance came in the form of one Beckett Campbell, the ten-year-old orphan who became her best friend and guardian angel for life, along with an orphanage volunteer by the name of Mrs. D. When Mrs. Charity Dennehy adopts Winnie into her family, has her crossed eyes fixed, and secretly arranges for Beckett to be fostered and then adopted by elderly neighbors down the street, Winnie figures her luck has changed. But instead of attributing it to God like Beckett does, she’s inclined to believe it’s her own grit, charm, and spontaneity that has paved the way. 

From the moment twenty-four-year-old Beckett Campbell saw the tiny, cross-eyed orphan who reminded him of the sister he lost, he wanted to love and protect her forever. Best friends from the start despite over five years apart, Winnie’s naïve spontaneity for wild hairs and whims keeps Beck’s mature responsibility busy and happily so. Until the little girl he wanted to protect suddenly becomes the young woman he wants to love. When Winnie insists on protecting their friendship from the fear and risk of anything more, Beck has a decision to make. Friendship forever … or a life apart from the best friend he loves. Praying that Winnie will change her mind, Beck doesn’t hold out much hope for that day. But when an unexpected turn of events alters both of their lives, it puts “a whim and a prayer” on a collision course that just might make a way.  

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About the Author

A lover of all things Irish, Julie Lessman writes close-knit Irish family sagas that evolve into 3-D love stories: the hero, the heroine, and the God that brings them together. Award-winning author of The Daughters of Boston, Winds of Change, Heart of San Francisco, Isle of Hope, Silver Lining Ranch, and The Cousins O’Connor series, Julie was American Christian Fiction Writers 2009 Debut Author of the Year and has garnered over 24 Romance Writers of America and other awards.

Voted #1 Romance Author in Family Fiction magazine’s 2012 and 2011 Reader’s Choice Awards, Julie also made Family Fiction magazine’s Best of 2015, 2014, and “Essential Christian Romance Authors” 2017-2021, 2023, as well as Booklist’s 2010 Top 10 Inspirational Fiction and Borders Best Fiction. 

In addition, Julie has written a self-help workbook for writers entitled Romance-ology 101: Writing Romantic Tension for the Sweet and Inspirational Markets, and What’s the Story, Morning Glory: A Memoir Devotional with a “Novel” Approach to Practical Christianity. Contact Julie through her website at www.julielessman.com.

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Review

A Whim and a Prayer is the first book I have read written by Julie Lessman. This is the fourth book in the Cousins O’Connor series, which is a spin-off series. I read it as a standalone and was able to enjoy it. Though I might have to go back and read some of the other books in the series.

This story was a little bit slow for me to start, but once I got into it, the story picked up, and by the end I was up late into the night to finish the story. Winnie was adopted, and from that, she often feels abandoned and unlovable. Beck is Winnie’s best friend. When they were in the orphanage together, Beck always protected Winnie, and now at 18, Winnie is still in need of rescue. Beck has fallen for Winnie, but Winnie doesn’t feel lovable. They finally come up with the idea that by Christmas they will see if they can give it a chance, but to date other people in the meantime. Winnie finds herself in a compromised position when her date drugs her. Beck shows up and rescues Winnie. When Christmas comes, Winnie still doesn’t feel ready, but when something unexpected happens, things begin to change. This story had all the twists and turns, and I was holding on to my seat. I enjoyed my time in this story.  

This best-friends-to-lovers romance was perfect and sweet, with kisses only. There were a few scenes of lead-up between the married couple, and there was also mention of assault.

Julie Lessman did a great job intertwining faith elements 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 my honest opinion.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card!

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Find Me in the Harvest by: Sarah May Warren

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Find Me in the Harvest
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Sarah May Warren
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫: Sunrise Publishing
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: Contemporary Romance Fiction
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Jonathon Island Series Season 2 Book 8
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: September 15, 2026

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:

Find Me in the Harvest by Sarah May Warren is the eighth book in the second season of the multi-author series Jonathan Island. This book can be read as a standalone. If you enjoy Hallmark movies, you do not want to miss this series.

Charlotte Sullivan grew up on the Island, but has never felt like she belongs. She returns to the Island to help her brother with the family farm. Trying to bring back the pumpkin patch, Charlotte is the best girl for the job, with a career teaching about soil and plants.

Callan is on the Island to help create a volunteer firefighter team and training program. After the death of his mom, he has a lot of healing to do. On Jonathan Island, there are not a lot of fires to fight, but when there are, they need the helpers.

Callan and Charlotte work together to try and make the fall festival at the farm come together.

The romance was perfect with kisses only.

*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 my honest opinion.

Giveaway and Review: High Exposure by: Kelly Borjas

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for High Exposure by Kelly Borjas, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: High Exposure 
Series: Jagged Edges #1 
Author: Kelly Borjas 
Publisher: Kregel Publications 
Release Date: September 15, 2026 
Genre: Romantic Suspense

The riveting start to an adventure-driven romantic suspense series from a debut author 

Determined travel blogger Julia Stevens is on her final assignment in snowy Silverberg, Colorado. She's running from her past—and God—but the charm of small-town life brings little comfort when she's face-to-face with the winter sport that killed her sister: skiing. Upon her arrival in town, she discovers a dead body and is quickly compelled to research the situation, give justice to the man's story, and kick off her new career in journalism. 

Cade Haskins is back home after a failed mission and his subsequent retirement from the DEA. His father's declining health has pushed Cade to prioritize family, and he helps at the historic Silverberg Hotel on his dad's behalf. When Julia shows up at the hotel, Cade becomes her local contact. He quickly realizes she has a knack for sniffing around where she shouldn't, and he attaches himself to her side. 

With the local death connected to a meth ring, Julia's investigation has unknowingly put a target on her back. As the danger increases and she begins to learn more about Cade and his family, she finds herself trusting the God she was running from. And Cade? He doesn't want to get dragged back into DEA work, but it seems like he may not have a choice if he wants to protect Julia . . . and his growing attraction to her.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Kregel Books | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBub

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About the Author

Kelly Borjas grew up in Southwest Colorado and later moved to Southern California. She has a degree in communication studies from Biola University and a master's in leadership and organizational studies from Azusa Pacific University. She is a cohost of the Lit Ladies podcast. Find her at kellyborjas.com.

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Review

If you love a great Christian romantic suspense, then you do not want to miss out on this new series. High Exposure by debut author Kelly Borjas was the perfect high-stakes read. I could not put it down. This story has me hooked, and I cannot wait for the next book in this series.

Julia Stevens is a travel blogger, travelling to hide from her past, and has come to Silverberg, Colorado, to help boost their tourism. While trying to portray the beauty of this town to her readers, she has stumbled upon the secret local meth ring. That is when everything starts to snowball.

Cade is helping Julia see the town and show her spots to help with the article. Each time they are out, they seem to find themselves in danger. Cade has recently retired from the DEA but is working to help rein in the meth operation going on in his small town.

High Exposure was the perfect story, full of mystery, suspense, romance, and faith.

The romance had great chemistry, with kisses only.

Kelly Borjas did a great job intertwining faith throughout the story. It showcases Julia’s journey back to faith.

*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 my honest opinion.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of High Exposure, a bookmark, and a $20 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 15, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 22, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Giveaway and Review:The Ballerina's Bargain by Lorri Dudley

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About the Book

Title: The Ballerina's Bargain 
Series: Danforth Theatre #1 
Author: Lorri Dudley 
Publisher: Wild Heart Books 
Release Date: September 8, 2026 
Genre: Historical Regency Romance

A burdened earl. A determined ballerina. Saving the theatre was part of their bargain. Losing their hearts wasn't.  

London, 1815 

Emmeline Laurent has survived by grace and grit. After her parents' execution in France, she has learned to live unseen as a humble ballerina instructing young pupils in a small London theatre. When whispers spread that the Danforth Theatre may be sold to an unscrupulous buyer, Emmeline fears not only for her livelihood but for the safety of her impressionable students. With no time and no options, she does the only thing she knows to do: leap into a moving carriage and bargain with the new lord who holds their fate. 

Grant Atherton, the Earl of Quincy, has inherited the crushing weight of duty along with a failing theatre, an arranged engagement, two younger sisters to usher into society, and a mountain of his father's secrets. Selling the Danforth is the only way to save his family from ruin. The last thing he needs is a beautiful, infuriatingly determined ballerina turning his careful plans upside down. 

But when Emmeline's hidden past begins surfacing and the danger circling the theatre proves far deadlier than either of them realized, Grant must choose between the life he planned and the one God may have been preparing all along.  

For fans of Roseanna M. White and Jen Turano — a sweeping Regency romance about the grace found in surrender, the courage it takes to trust, and the God who makes a way when every door seems closed.

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About the Author

Lorri Dudley is the bestselling author of The Leeward Island Series and The Agents of Espionage Series. She has a master’s degree in psychology and lives in Ashland, Massachusetts with her husband and three teenage sons, where writing romance allows her an escape from her testosterone filled household.

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

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Review

The Ballerina’s Bargain by Lorri Dudley was the first book I have read written by her.

This story was an interesting look into the Ballet Theater during 1815. Grant is tasked with trying to keep the family afloat after his father’s death. He has left them with the title of Earl but is on the verge of losing it all. Grant is trying to sell the Theatre to try and keep his family from financial ruin, but the sale of the theater would put it into the hands of people who would turn it into an undercover brothel. Emmeline hops in Grant’s carriage and pleads her case for him to save the ballerina’s. The process of trying to turn the theater around to be profitable is hard. It was a fun journey to watch them work through that, as well as all the hardships that came against them. With Emmeline’s hidden past, it is hard. I loved the twist at the end. This story was great and kept me on the edge of my seat.

Lorri Dudley did a great job intertwining faith elements 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 my honest opinion.

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(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card and a prize bundle with reading blanket, socks, and candle!

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The 7 Skills to Lasting Health by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison

The 7 Skills to Lasting Health by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison might seem short, but it is packed full of information. I took this book a little slower so that I could soak up all the information. I have previously worked my way through The Trim Healthy Mama books and have felt overwhelmed with all the information. This book breaks it down into manageable steps to build one at a time. I loved the way they broke it down and that at the end of each chapter you are given tools to try and work on implementing that step. I feel more equipped to try the Trim Healthy Mama plan than I did before. This was a great resource for me. I also loved the different recipes included in the back. I have been trying them out. I’ve only made a few so far, and they have been pretty good.

I also loved that they included some different scripture.

So if you are looking to start the Trim Healthy Mama, or just feeling overwhelmed with all the different ways that people are telling you to eat, this book is a great tool.

*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 my honest opinion.

More Than Fine by: Kim Griffin

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: More Than Fine
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Kim Griffin
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: Christian Contemporary Romance
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: July 29, 2026

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:

More Than Fine by Kim Griffin is such a great redemption story.

This story had me hooked. Gia has landed an internship at Morgan Stanley’s. She has gone through a lot. After losing her parents in a car crash at 12 and, more recently, the death of her grandfather, she is trying to find where she belongs. She works really hard at her internship. At the start, her mentor seems to be using her, making her work really late hours and not being the best. Then she is partnered with Nick, who seems to have some interesting chemistry. As the story progresses and they work more together, a relationship begins to blossom between them, but Nick’s secret is a giant wedge between them. When the secret is revealed, it seems like forgiveness is out of reach. I loved reading this redemption story. It was perfect.

The romance was perfect with kisses only.

Kim Griffin always does a fantastic job intertwining faith throughout, and this did not disappoint.

*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 my honest opinion.