The Homestead Sourdough Cookbook by Georgia Varozza

The Homestead Sourdough Cookbook is a great cookbook. There are so many great recipes, I am excited to try out all the different ones. Yesterday I made the soft sandwich bread, and it was a hit with my family. It turned out perfectly.

I love that this cookbook has a section on getting started because sourdough can be tricky. I was very excited about the variety of recipes, from breads, biscuits, bagels, rolls, muffins, cookies, pancakes, pizza, pretzels, and even fried fish and more. With over 100 recipes, this cookbook will keep me busy while I continue to try to master sourdough baking. The recipes are fairly easy to follow. The only downside is that you are one who enjoys pictures of the final product; this would not be the cookbook for you. There are simple, drawn pictures, but no photographs.

*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: Pieces of April by: Jennifer Lynn Cary

 

About the Book

Book: Pieces of April: A Sweet, Quirky, Romantic Puzzle

Author: Jennifer Lynn Cary

Genre: Sweet, Clean Romantic Comedy

Release Date: January 20, 2026

She’s trying to move beyond her past…

…He wants to know who he was.

Will combining their pieces risk erasing their future together?

April Mathers wants to move forward. She can’t undo her impulsive high school blunder, so she keeps her head down, works hard, and prays for that long-awaited promotion. She’s cautious—even about the friends she chooses.

Then her next-door neighbor sublets her apartment to the one person capable of blowing up April’s world by repeating words that once shattered her.

Except he doesn’t remember saying them.

In fact, he doesn’t remember her.

Viet Nam vet Paul Romer has returned home hoping a support group can help him make peace with his permanent amnesia. All he has from before are flashes of a girl.

Then he finds her.
She lives next door.
And she definitely knows something—something not good.

Their chemistry is real, the tension tangled, and the secret between them is as stable as six-inch platform shoes. When the truth comes out, will it destroy their fragile beginning, or give them a future worth remembering?

Return to 1974 Kokomo, Indiana, where faith, love, and a legendary cardinal in a sycamore tree might fit the pieces into place.

You’ll swoon for this sweet, quirky, romantic tale of second chances, because sometimes sharing all those pieces of your heart is the only way to put it back together.

 

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About the Author

Historical Christian Romance author and three-time Selah Award nominee, Jennifer Lynn Cary, likes to say you can take the girl out of Indiana, but you can’t take the Hoosier out of the girl. Now transplanted to the Arizona desert, this direct descendant of Davy Crockett and her husband of forty-plus years enjoy time with family where she shares tales of her small-town heritage and family legacies with their grandchildren. She is the author of The Crockett Chronicles series, The Relentless series, and The Weather Girls trilogy, as well as the stand-alone novel, Cheryl’s Going Home, her novella Tales of the Hob Nob Annex Café, and her split-time novels The Traveling Prayer Shawl and The Forgotten Gratitude Journal. Her current spin-off series, The Weather Girls Wedding Shoppe and Venue, contains standalones with a common thread.

More from Jennifer

Ever have one of those songs that you’ve loved for a long time and then you discover someone else covered the song? As a general rule, I tend to like the first version better. It’s familiar and often brings up good memories.

However, (you knew there was a however coming, right?) I discovered a different version of “Pieces of April” solely by accident. And it was done by the guy who wrote the song, Dave Loggins. Three Dog Night’s version is great. Chuck Negron did some of his best work on that track. But Dave Loggins’s version touched me in a new way.

So, I did some investigating. For one thing, I wanted to know what the song was about. Was there really an April? Or was it just a play on words?

Turns out, there was an April. And that Dave Loggins enjoyed interacting with fans online. So he’d written that he and April (the girlfriend) had a relationship for three Aprils (meaning the month) before they broke up. He missed her and wrote the song for her and it was one of his favorites that he’d written.

However, (you should’ve known this one was coming 😉) Dave passe away in 2024 so I didn’t get to ask him any more questions.

As I was putting this series together, I listed all the rock and roll songs I could think of from 1960 to the early 1970s that had girls’ names in the titles. Then I grouped them for similarity in beat and title words. When I came to “Pieces of April”, I immediately knew it would have to be an amnesia story. I started it out as a young married couple who ends up going through this but it wasn’t working. I struggled a lot trying to rework what I’d been musing on for months and the funny thing is, once I got past chapter five, things started happening. I’m not a plotter but I’m not a pure pansters/discovery writer either. But this book was a lot of discovery for me and how the threads all got tied up, that’s a God thing. .

Review

Pieces of April by Jennifer Lynn Cary was a fun story, and I enjoyed returning to Kokomo. This is the 9th book in the Weather Girls Wedding Shoppe and Venue series, though it can be read as a standalone.

April has quite the go of things. From running out of gas to spraining her hand and then breaking the same hand soon after. When her new neighbor is none other than Paul, a boy whose life she destroyed, trying to find forgiveness is a hard thing. When April chooses to forgive someone who hurt her, she gets to see the other side.

Paul has gone through his own struggles. After an army injury, he returns home, missing his memory. Then Paul decides to return to his childhood hometown. Something has happened here, but he doesn’t remember. When he meets April, he recognizes her, but doesn’t know what the connection is. As they get to know each other, Paul doesn’t want to know what happens. Trying to work through forgiveness, but can we really forgive if we don’t know what happened? These two find themselves falling for each other, despite their past.

Jennifer Lynn Cary did a great job intertwining faith in 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.

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, April 14

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 15

Inspired by Fiction, April 16

Leslie’s Library Escape, April 17

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, April 18 (Author Interview)

Pause for Tales, April 18

Texas Book-aholic, April 19

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 20

She Lives To Read, April 21

Books, Books, and More Books, April 22 (Author Interview)

For Him and My Family, April 23

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, April 24 (Author Interview)

Mrs. Ryan Moser’s Book and Movie Reviews, April 24

Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, April 25

Life on Chickadee Lane, April 26

Books Less Travelled, April 27 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Jennifer is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and an eBook copy of the book!!

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Giveaway and Review: Escape to Passignano by: Normandie Fischer

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Escape to Passignano by Normandie Fischer, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Escape to Passignano 
Series: Carolina Coast Stories 
Author: Normandie Fischer 
Publisher: Sleepy Creek Press 
Release Date: March 31, 2026 
Genre: Christian Women's Fiction

Can dreams be trusted when life feels like a nightmare?

Sophia chose to honor her deceased husband’s wishes by visiting his hometown of Passignano sul Trasimeno in the Umbrian region of Italy. She’s trying to find the peace he promised, really she is, while she studies his language and sips caffè with a view of mountains and lake. Only, things begin to happen involving a red-haired child who speaks of things she cannot know—and the child’s father whose very presence challenges that peace. 

Dr. Luca Moretti still wrestles with guilt three years after the death of his wife and older children. Overwhelmed by grief, Luca gave the care of his toddler daughter, Noemi, to his sister. It was supposed to be temporary; it wasn’t. Now, Luca wants Noemi back. 

When his sister flees, taking Noemi into hiding, Sophia joins forces with a desperate Luca to piece together dreams and voices and supernatural nudges to retrace Noemi’s steps. It’s going to take trust, though, something in short supply for both Luca and Sophia. They’ll have to learn to trust in one another, and, more importantly, to trust in God—that a God who would allow such pain really does mean to work it all out for good. For Noemi. For the two of them. And for a troubled woman from North Carolina who enters their orbit with her own demons, demons God uses—and dispels—as He wills.  

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub

More in This Series

 

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About the Author

Normandie Fischer had the best of several worlds: a Southern heritage, access to schooling in the DC area (which meant lots of cultural adventures), and several years of sculpture studies in Italy. It might have been better for her if she'd used all these opportunities more wisely, but it's possible that the imperfect and the unwise also add fodder for the artist and the writer.

She writes Christian and Southern fiction as well as romantic suspense from her waterfront base in coastal North Carolina, where she lives with her husband, their two dogs, and a once-feral cat. If only her children and grandchildren lived within hailing distance, life would be just about perfect.

Connect with Normandie by visiting normandiefischer.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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Review

Escape to Passignano is the first book I have read written by Normandie Fischer. This is book 7 in the Carolina Coast series, though I did read it as a standalone and had no issues following along.

There are many layers to this story, which kept me guessing throughout.  Sophia has recently lost her husband and has moved to Italy to be close to his family and spend some time where her husband grew up. Finding some healing while also drawing close to God.  

Luca is a doctor and is dealing with the death of his wife and his children. While trying to process it all, he gives custody of his remaining daughter to his sister. Now years have passed, and he is trying to get custody back, but his sister has taken his daughter and hidden. Luca is searching, and Sophia is helping him figure out where the sister might be hiding. While working together, they also begin to have feelings for one another.  

Deborah is convinced her husband is having an affair, so she has left to enjoy Italy on her own. Along the way, she has found herself also cheating on her husband. What a mess Deborah finds herself in when she has a contract and an STD, as well as having a horrible accident, and finds herself in the hospital needing long-term care due to the injury. There are many layers to Deborah. Working through the forgiveness and rebuilding of her family.

Normandie Fischer 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.

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Find Me in the Blooms By: Alyssa Schwarz

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Find Me in the Blooms

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𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: Contemporary Romance Fiction

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Jonathon Island Series Season 2 Book 2

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: April 21, 2026

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:

Find Me in the Blooms is the first book I have read written by Alyssa Schwarz, and I look forward to reading some more. This is Season 2, Book 2 in the Johnathan Island series, and although this could be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading the series as a whole. Especially if you enjoy a great contemporary romance with Hallmark vibes.

Kate Sullivan is instructed by her doctor to take stress leave and take a period of rest. So back to Johnathan Island she goes. Her sister Dani has been hard at work reviving the Island and bringing the Grand Hotel back to life. Now Dani is getting married. Kate offers to help Dani in any way possible, so when Dani goes on her honeymoon, Kate steps in to keep things running. Her main task is the Apple Blossom festival. When the florist arrives to begin work, it is none other than her ex-fiancé, Lincoln, who left her the night before their wedding. Now they are working together on the Apple Blossom Festival. With family issues to work through and the past to heal, they have a lot going on.

This second-chance romance is perfect and sweet 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 only my honest opinion.

Giveaway and Review: The Last Disciple: Sharing the Gospel by: Kurt Brouwer

 

About the Book

Book: The Last Disciple: Sharing the Gospel (The Last Disciple Book 5)

Author: Kurt Brouwer

Genre: Biblical Fiction

Release Date: December 19, 2025

Discover the Untold Story of Sharing the Gospel Message

John, the last disciple of Christ, holds the completed Gospel of John in his hand. But when an earthquake strikes, he and his two scribes, Emmaus and Avram, must fight fire and destruction to preserve the precious scroll.

The epic saga of the Last Disciple continues in this captivating new Christian historical novel from Kurt Brouwer.

Stand With John the Last Disciple of Christ

John had followed Jesus for three years. He saw the Son of God sacrifice his life on the Cross; he entered the empty tomb after Jesus rose from the grave; and he watched his Lord and Savior ascend to heaven from the Mount of Olives.

Now his mission is to share his eyewitness account of Jesus with believers throughout the Roman Empire. In the face of grave difficulties, God provides help from two surprising sources. Tiberius Celsus, a Roman officer and unlikely ally, brings a copy of the Gospel of John all the way from Ephesus to the believers in Antioch. And the Apostle Timothy helps John fulfill his divine mission of sharing the story of Christ with believers in Ephesus.

Temptation And Betrayal Plague Believers

John also faces human fear and frailty among believers. Archelaus, a wine merchant, resists temptation and returns to the faith. Diotrephes, a former church leader, betrays both his faith and his fellow believers.

If you’re struggling with doubt, searching for meaning, or are hungry to deepen your faith, The Last Disciple: Sharing the Gospel is the Christian novel you’ve been waiting for—biblically accurate fiction that strengthens and informs your faith.

Have you ever wondered what it truly cost to preserve, protect, and share Scripture? Do you long to experience the unwavering devotion of the early Christians? The Last Disciple: Sharing the Gospel will help you transform and renew your spiritual journey.

Don’t miss this fascinating tale of believers uniting to share the gospel message of salvation and the hope and promise of eternal life.

 

Click here to get your copy!

 

About the Author

Kurt just released The Last Disciple: Sharing the Gospel on Amazon in both ebook and paperback versions. Amazon tagged it as the #1 New Release in Christian Classics & Allegories. This is the fifth book in the epic saga of the Apostle John, the last disciple of Christ.

By way of background, Kurt retired a few years back as the chairman and co-founder of an investment management / financial advisory firm in California. He spent 36 years in that industry, the last 27 in the firm he founded. Over that time, he also wrote two investment books and articles in publications ranging from Forbes to the San Francisco Chronicle to Pension World. But now that’s ancient history. Kurt lives a quiet life with his wife so he should be hanging out at the beach, playing golf, and taking it easy, right?

Well, he does all that from time to time, but what gets him fired up these days is writing The Last Disciple Series of Christian historical novels as well as penning periodic blog posts on his web site.

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, April 17

Simple Harvest Reads, April 18 (Author Interview)

Artistic Nobody, April 19 (Author Interview)

Mrs. Ryan Moser’s Book and Movie Reviews, April 19

Guild Master, April 20 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 21

Fiction Book Lover, April 22 (Author Interview)

Books, Books, & More Books, April 23 (Author Interview)

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, April 24 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, April 25

Books Less Travelled, April 26 (Author Interview)

History, Hope & Happily Ever After, April 27 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, April 27

Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, April 28 (Author Interview)

Lights in a Dark World, April 29

Stories By Gina, April 30 (Author Interview)

Review

The Last Disciple: Sharing the Gospel is the first book I have read written by Kurt Brouwer, and I look forward to reading more. This is the fifth book in The Last Disciple series, and though I did not read the other books in this series, it would be nice to go back and read from the beginning. I did not have too many issues just reading this as a standalone. Though I do plan on going back to the beginning of the series and reading it as a whole.

This year, I have had the pleasure of really diving into biblical fiction, and this book did not disappoint. I loved getting to see behind the scenes of the gospel of John. This book brought to life the disciple and author of the gospel of John. It was a great journey seeing the dedication that went into not only writing but also distributing the gospel in the early church days. This book brought the bible to life.            

*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

To celebrate his tour, Kurt is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card!!

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Giveaway and Excerpt: The Hidden Key of Brooke Sumner by: Susan L. Tuttle

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Hidden Key of Brooke Sumner by Susan L. Tuttle, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Hidden Key of Brooke Sumner 

Series: Treasures of Halstead Manor #3 

Author: Susan L. Tuttle 

Publisher: Kregel Publications 

Release Date: March 24, 2026 

Genre: Mystery & Suspense / Romance 

Will the key unlock more than a vault filled with treasure? 

Brooke Sumner has been carefully avoiding Storm Whitlock ever since he betrayed her trust. When he joins Caspar's mysterious treasure-hunting group, she steps away to focus on her antique shop and keep herself busy. Then Caspar invites her back for one final assignment, and Brooke is torn. Returning to Halstead Manor to help the team find the second half of a key is intriguing. It also means she'd be working with Storm. But she doesn't trust his motives, so she reluctantly rejoins to keep him in check. As they dive into their expedition, Brooke finds her heart softening toward those she'd once held at arm's length. And is it possible she misunderstood Storm's betrayal of their friendship? 

"In this friends-to-more romance, we get to see the beauty of being known, being loved, and finding the people who want to walk alongside us." —Toni Shiloh, Christy Award-winning author

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

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About the Author

Susan L. Tuttle is a pastor’s wife, mom, and the director of women’s ministry at her church near Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her previous writing includes The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton, The Novel Adventures of Natalie Daughtry, the Along Came Love series, and the Carol Award–finalist Love You, Truly.

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

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Excerpt

A storm was coming.

And for Brooke Sumner, the storm on the horizon spelled nuisance, not trouble.

Scratch that. It spelled out both descriptive words in thirteen annoying letters: Storm Whitlock. Six feet four inches of muscle, a too-confident smile, and a head full of wavy brown hair she’d like to shave off him. Because how on earth was it fair for a man to be that distractingly handsome and bothersome all in one breath?

She wasn’t quite sure exactly at what point Storm Whitlock had gone from being an annoying brother type to her first crush, but she clearly remembered the day he’d crushed her under that size 13 shoe of his in a devastating act of betrayal. Chosen that criminal, Annika Weitz, over her. All their years of friendship couldn’t compete with his greed, and she’d never seen his disloyalty coming.

Storm’s ability to forget everything they’d built between them stung so sharply that she’d cashed in her shares of their business and walked away last year. He’d retained control of the pawnshop they’d worked their tails off to open together, and he’d become her competition.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a copy of The Hidden Key of Brooke Sumner and $20 Amazon gift card!

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Giveaway and Review: Where the Wild Hearts Are By: Sondra Kraak

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.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon

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About the Author

Sondra Kraak (pronounced croc, like the shoe) is a part-time writer, full-time Jesus follower. A native of Washington State, she now lives in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains where she serves as the Worship Coordinator at her church. She and her Michigan-born husband, Nate, have two children--a daughter in college and a son in high school. Sondra fails miserably at social media and Jane Austen trivia, but she’s a champion sports fan (yah, hockey!), and has recently had success making sourdough bread (miracles do happen). Don’t ask her to drink eggnog (or kiss her husband after he does), but she’ll happily consume most teas and coffee, so long as it’s decaf (otherwise her heart races and she gets chatty). Her current to-do list includes training for a backpacking trip and folding laundry that’s been left in the dryer for two days. But first, just one more chapter.

Connect with Sondra by visiting sondrakraak.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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Review

Where the Wild Hearts Are is the first story I have read written by Sondra Kraak. I could not put this book down. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

This story is such a sweet story. There is a group of friends who met as youth at summer camp. Now the group is all adults. Juliette has gone through a lot in her life. She is a mother to three sweet and spunky little girls while dealing with the death of her husband. She moves back to her hometown to be closer to a sense of home and to give her some space from her brother-in-law, Miles. Juliette and Miles dated briefly before Juliette and Phillip dated and then got married. There was never anything between Juliette and Miles, but since the death of Phillip, things seem to have shifted. Miles is the doting uncle and always seems to show up at the right time to help with the girls. Miles is a handyman, so he is fixing up the family cabin, which just so happens to be closer to Juliette’s new place. Juliette is keeping things afloat just barely.

When the camp is put up for sale, Juliette dreams of purchasing it and keeping the legacy alive. The group of camp friends comes together to save their beloved camp. Working hard to raise the funds to purchase the camp, but not everything is as easy as one might think. Watching the friends come together to work on bringing this dream to life was great.      

This second-chance romance was so clean and sweet.   

With faith elements sprinkled throughout, it was a great story. I am looking forward to book two in the series.

*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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(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of Where the Wild Hearts Are (winner's choice between ebook or print)!

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Warrior by Lisa Phillips

Warrior is book two in the Heroes of Renegade series, which is a multi-author series. Warrior is written by Lisa Phillips, who is one of my favorite Christian Romantic Suspense authors; she is an instant read for me.

Luca has settled down in Renegade, Colorado, and started doing private investigative work. That is when he runs into none other than Dr. Kira Yassan, a doctor who fixed him up when he was on the front lines. Never in Luca’s wildest dreams would he have thought he would run into her state side, let alone find himself working alongside Dr. Kira, when the US Marshal asks for help with a special case, a former cartel kingpin.

This story kept me on the edge of my seat in this veteran medical suspense story. Warrior is a great addition to this new series that intertwines with favorite series like Chasing Fire and Last Chance County.

This romance was perfect and sweet.

Lisa Phillips did a great job of 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.

These Moments Between Us by: Grace Schlabach

These Moments Between Us by Grace Schlabach is the perfect story. This coming-of-age, dual point of view story that follows a homeschool mom of three, Franny, and her 15-year-old daughter, Lindsey, who is ready to follow her big dreams. Lindsey wants to graduate from high school early, to become a doctor like her dad, and get her driver’s license. Franny is just trying to hold on to her daughter’s childhood a little bit longer. Franny and Lindsey find their relationship a little strained as they work through it. Franny has a friend who is a little farther ahead in her motherhood journey and is in the process of one daughter getting married and the other graduating high school early. She helps encourage Franny not to fight it, but helps encourage her daughter. During this period, Franny receives a brand-new border collie puppy, which takes a lot of time and effort to train. Lindsey was against it from the beginning. This puts a little strain on their relationship, but it is a great learning opportunity.   

I love that this story met me right where I am at, or about to be at, in the next few years. It was encouraging and a great reminder of things to work on and think about in my own relationship as a mother. I loved that faith was intertwined 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.

Giveaway and Review: Ashton by: Anne Perreault

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Ashton by Anne Perrault, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Ashton 
Series: Yellowstone Descendants #1 
Author: Anne Perreault 
Publisher: Independently Published 
Release Date: October 1, 2025 
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Western Romance

Return to Yellowstone with the next generation of our beloved characters from the original series.  

Saddlehorn, MT 

Ashton Anderson, former town sweetheart and prodigal son of rancher Clint Anderson, has finally returned home. Where has he been for the last ten years, you ask? Apparently, working a smaller rodeo circuit up north. With his strength and skill, he should have done well, but he has returned battered, bruised, and grieving the loss of his faithful gelding, Dusty. As for the girlfriend who turned down his marriage proposal all those years ago . . . 

Kelsey Winters has left her less-than-idyllic past behind. She now helps others as a therapist at the therapeutic riding center outside of town, although her own personal life seems to be a solid mess. She’s tried to be a good older sister to her brother, Darren, but she can’t protect him—or herself—from his poor choices. They’re one bad decision away from homelessness when they’re robbed and Darren is put in jail for possession of a controlled substance. 

Due to circumstances beyond their control, Kelsey and Ashton’s long-ago romance resurfaces. But will it leave the gate running, or suffer a colossal wreck?  

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About the Author

Anne Perreault was born and raised in Germany. By the time she was 14 years old, her family moved to Dubai, UAE. While living in this exotic place, she traveled extensively to various countries around the world. After graduating from an American boarding school in Austria, she attended college in England, where she met her husband. She graduated from New England College with a degree in biology, and settled down in Connecticut.

Anne became a horseback riding instructor as well as a certified therapeutic riding instructor. She and a group of friends started a therapeutic riding center in Bristol, CT. During that time, Anne also received a masters degree in secondary education and began to homeschool her three children. While raising their three children, she began to write an inspirational story primarily for her daughter. 12 years later, God commissioned her to write down her skating stories. That started a writing ministry she has enjoyed ever since. 

Anne, her husband, and two of their grown children now reside in Southern Vermont, where they are building their home. Besides writing, Anne enjoys reading, spending time with her husband, grown children, and granddogger. Her oldest son and his wife recently welcomed their first child making Anne and her husband now grandparents. She enjoys visiting and seeing her grandlove a few times a year.

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Review

Prodigal son trope meets cowboy, yes please.

Ashton by Anne Perreault is the second book I have read by her, and I look forward to reading some more. This is a new series based on the descendants of a previous series. This can be read as a standalone.

The story begins with Ashton proposing to Kelsey at the age of 17. Because of Kelsey’s upbringing, she declines, and in the aftermath, Ashton runs off. 10 years have passed, and after a riding accident, Ashton has returned home. A lot has changed in 10 years. Kelsey was able to fight all odds-her father in prison, her mother died when she was 10, being brought up by her grandmother, who blames Kelsey and her brother for ruining her son’s life, being half Crow and having to deal with the racism and rejection that caused.

Kelsey’s grandmother, though rich, left the grandchildren with no inheritance when she died, instead choosing to give her wealth to charity. With no help at all, Kelsey graduated from college with a master’s degree and is working as a therapist at the therapeutic riding center. Kelsey is trying hard to help her brother Darren, who is struggling with drugs and finds himself in trouble with the law, after a home break-in. Things seem to be spiraling, but leaning into God is the only way that Kelsey is going to get through it all.

Ashton is trying to find a new normal for himself. Having returned home and mended relationships while also healing from his accident. He is still in love with Kelsey, but doesn’t want to scare her off. He wants what is best for Kelsey. I won't ruin the story, so I will leave things there, but this story was perfect.

This second-chance romance is perfect and sweet with kisses only.

Anne Perreault 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.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a blind date with a book prize package which typically includes a signed paperback, bookish stickers, chocolates or mints, sticky notes, bookmarks, a drink koozie, and other fun bookish things!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 6, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 13, 2026. Winners 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 Ultimate Blindside by Leslea Wahl

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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About the Author

Leslea Wahl is an award-winning author of adventurous teen mysteries. She not only writes for teens but is an avid reviewer of Christian fiction and a founding member of Catholic Teen Books. Her journey to become an author came through a search for value-based fiction for her own children. Leslea now strives to be an advocate for other families battling against society’s secular messages through her faith-based writing and reviews.

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Review

The Ultimate Blindside is the third book in this series, written by Leslea Wahl. Though it can be read as a standalone and still understand what is going on, you would miss out on some of the friend dynamics and Sophie and Jake’s story. This is a YA mystery, so if you love this genre, this will be the perfect read for you. I am currently on the hunt for some great Christian YA for my kids, and this story checks all the boxes for me.  

Jake is an Olympic medalist snowboarder. Sophie is Jake’s girlfriend. She is an aspiring journalist and photographer. She started working with a journalist on the previous story to help show the inside aspects of Jake’s story. Wherever these two go, adventure is right behind them. That is where this story begins. There is a movie being made about Jake. In the middle of filming, a car careens off the road and soars into the water. Jake instantly jumps into action and swims out to save the mother and daughter who were in the car. When the story is picked up by the news stations, the mother and daughter find themselves hiding as they are on the run from a domestic abuse situation. Jake and Sophie jump right in to try and help them. Well, there is always more to the story. This story had me trying to figure out what was going on and what might happen.  

The romance aspect is light and sweet, with kisses only between Jake and Sophie. Jake and Sophie have started talking with the different church youths in the area about maintaining purity within relationships. I love that it includes the dating rules in the back of the book.

Leslea Wahl did a great job of intertwining faith throughout the book. It was encouraging to see how the character's faith was an integral aspect of their life. Though written from a catholic aspect, it can be enjoyed by all.

*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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