About the Book Single mom Julia Dare has a lot on her plate. A brand new Christian, Julia is busy trying to run her own business, spend time with her widowed mother, and raise her young son, Max, despite his father’s less-than-ideal influence on him. When a big account from her event-planning business sends her to the Caliente Springs resort, she’s shocked to come face-to-face with Zeke Monroe, the resort’s general manager and her college sweetheart. With his faith in tatters, Zeke Monroe is determined to keep the historic Caliente Springs resort running despite financial difficulties. But when Julia walks back into his life, he can’t ignore the feelings she stirs up. As they work together on an important client’s dream wedding, the fate of the resort soon depends on their success. When Zeke and Julia are pushed to their limits both personally and professionally, will their history put up walls between them or bring them together? About the Author Victoria Bylin writes contemporary and historical romances known for their realistic, relatable characters. Her work has finaled in contests such as the Carol Awards, the RITAs, and the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award. A native of California, she and her husband now make their home in Lexington, Kentucky. ReviewVictoria Bylin’s novel Someone Like You is an absolute delight. From page one readers will fall in love with this beautiful story of old lovers and friends. These characters realistic display of deep and raw emotions will leave readers reflecting on their own life and emotions. From page one Victoria hooks her readers so that they will not want to put this wonderful and emotional journey of a book down. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy contemporary, romance, and Christian reads. Genre: romance, contemporary, Christian Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: May 3, 2016 Number of pages: 352 Content Rating: PG, some adult relationship discussion—some regarding the past, but nothing graphic Book Rating: 5 stars  A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse. Giveaway Enter to win a copy of Someone Like You—five winners will be chosen! Click the image below to enter to win. The winners will be announced June 1 on the Litfuse blog!  
wishes her mom would stop trying to marry her off. And Joshua hopes to be reunited with his ex-girlfriend but eventually learns that the best gift this Christmas will be the restoration of his relationship with God.
In Peace and Love, three characters living in a metropolitan area are desperately searching. Elle, a starving artist, aspires to become a paid professional. Eric, a divorce attorney, wants to resolve his issues concerning his parents' divorce. Kristine anticipates finding her birth mom before she marries Derek. All characters pray their searches will conclude this holiday season and fill their hearts with peace and love. 
Alexis A. Goring is a writer at heart and a journalist by profession.
She loves the art of storytelling! She was delighted when her first book, an inspirational romance novella called Hope in My Heart: A Collection of Heartwarming Stories, released in Sept. 2013. When Alexis is not working on her next book or chasing down the next big story for the newspaper where she works as a freelance reporter, she can be found listening to songs by her most admired musicians, enjoying the food in cafes/restaurants, shopping at her favorite malls and spending quality time with loved ones (family and friends). 
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Chandra was driving down the highway with a heavy foot on the accelerator. The music in her Mazda Miata coupe was blaring and she was happy. She planned to return to work before lunch break was over, and it looked like she was going to meet her goal in exactly ten minutes. As Chandra prepared to change lanes for her exit, a car slammed into the passenger’s side of her vehicle.
Chandra screamed but managed to maintain enough control to steer the car to the side of the road. The car that hit Chandra spun around and ended on the side of the road, not too far from her car. A panicked Chandra immediately hopped out of her car and inspected it for damages. The entire passenger side of her car was dented. “Oh no!” Chandra crumpled to the bare cement beside her car and buried her head in her hands. Meanwhile, the driver who had caused the accident emerged from his Jeep and checked the damages. The entire driver’s side of his car was scratched and mildly dented. He was inspecting the damage when he heard crying. He turned around and went to see the lady he had run into. He should have known not to text while driving. “Hey, lady, I’m so sorry!” he apologized. “Are you okay?” “No!” Chandra screamed as she struggled to rise to her feet. “Why weren’t you looking where you were going?” “Listen, lady,” the man replied as he retrieved his phone from his jean pocket. “Let’s not get upset. I’m going to call the cops, and we’ll be out of here in an hour.” “An hour?” Chandra cried. “I’ve got be at work in ten minutes!” The man looked at her. “Well, what do you propose we do?” Chandra scrambled, pulling out her purse out of her car then running back to the man who had caused the accident. “Give me your name and number and we’ll settle this later.” “Fine.” The man embodied tall, dark, and handsome. “But I’m going to take your license plate number in case you forget.” “Fine,” Chandra replied before pulling out a notepad from her purse and looking over at the man’s license plate. She quickly penned his tag numbers and then looked up at his broad six foot frame. “Here.” She scribbled her name, tag number, insurance information, and cell number on a separate piece of paper and handed it to him. “That’s all the information you’ll need for your insurance agent.” “And you’re sure that you don’t want to call the cops?” the man asked. “Yes!” a somewhat annoyed Chandra answered. “Now write your contact information on this paper so I can call my insurance company from work.” Wow, this woman was bossy—just like his sister. But he obeyed her order. After exchanging information, Chandra read the stranger’s name out loud. “Sebastian Carter. Why does that sound familiar?” “I’m a personal trainer for some celebrities,” he replied. “Like who?” Chandra asked before remembering that she had limited time to return to the office. “Oh, never mind! I have to go.” She hurried to her car. “Drive safely, lady!” Sebastian called. He glanced at the paper she gave him. “I mean drive safely, Chandra!” “I was driving safely,” Chandra called back. “You need to look where you’re going!” 
Alexis A Goring has written a short and sweet three novella collection. Although the chapters in each of the stories are quite short, and the relationship of the characters seem a bit rushed, at the heart of the collection, these stories are meant to touch your heart with their sweetness. I would recommend this novella collection to readers that enjoy contemporary fiction.
Genre: contemporary, romance Publisher: WestBow Press Publication date: November 25, 2015 Number of pages: 148 Content Rating: G Book Rating: 3 stars 
A review copy of this book was provided by SLB Tours.
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 About the Book Joan Pryce is not only a Catholic during the English Reformation but also Welsh, and comes from a family of proud revolutionaries. But when a small act of defiance entangles her in a deadly conspiracy, a single misstep could lead her straight to the gallows! Joan must decide between fighting for freedom and finding love. About the Author E.B. Wheeler grew up in Georgia and California. She earned her BA in history from BYU and has graduate degrees in history and landscape architecture from Utah State University. With Welsh ancestors on one side of her family and crypto-Catholics on the other, she’s been fascinated by the story of Welsh Catholics since writing about them in her master’s thesis. She’s the award-winning author of “The Haunting of Springett Hall” and lives in northern Utah with her family. ReviewI have heard many great things about E.B. Wheeler’s books and I finally got my hands on a copy of one of her books, Born to Treason, and I was not one bit disappointed. I was captivated with the story from page one. Filled with adventure, mystery, intrigue, and romance, this historical fiction novel focus on the time during the English Reformation of the Welsh/Catholic people. Well-written and with delightful characters, readers will not want to put down this excellent story! Genre: historical, romance, fiction, Christian Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc. Publication date: May 10, 2016 Number of pages: 240 Content Rating: PG, smuggling, persecutions Book Rating: 5 stars  A review copy of this book was provided by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media. Tour ScheduleMay 10: Rockin’ Book Reviews May 11: My Love for Reading Keeps Growing May 12: Once Upon a Time | Bookworm Lisa May 13: My Book a Day May 14: Inklings and Notions May 15: May 16: Katie’s Clean Book Collection May 17: Getting Your Read On May 18: The Dragon’s Nook | Reading for Sanity May 19: Robyn Echols Books | Reading Lark May 20: Why Not? Because I Said So May 21: May 22: May 23: Wishful Endings May 24: Mel’s Shelves May 25: Blooming With Books May 26: Making Life a Bliss Complete May 27: Singing Librarian Books May 28: Crossroad Reviews May 29: May 30: Fire and Ice May 31: The Morrell Tale  About the Book After ten years in the NFL, super star Gray Fowler is accustomed to obsessive fans. But when Gray starts receiving death threats from a stalker, his team hires an executive protection agency to guard him until the culprit is caught. Dealing with bodyguards 24/7 is a headache, especially when one of them is a young, beautiful woman. How can a female half his size possibly protect him better than he can protect himself? Dru Porter is a former Marine, an expert markswoman, and a black belt–none of which saved her from disaster on her last assignment. In order to rebuild her tarnished reputation, she’s determined to find Gray’s stalker and, since relationships between agents and clients are forbidden, avoid a romantic attachment between herself and the rugged football player with the mysterious past. Yet every secret that leads Dru closer to the stalker also draws her closer to Gray. As the danger escalates, they’ll survive only if they can learn to trust their lives—and their hearts—to one another. Books in the Series Find the purchase links for all the books HERE. About the Author Becky Wade is a native of California who attended Baylor University, met and married a Texan, and now lives in Dallas. A favorite among readers of Christian contemporary romance, Becky has won a Carol Award, an Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award, and an INSPY Award. Fun Interview with the Cover Models of Her One and OnlyReviewAs my first book by Becky Wade, I have to say I definitely want to go back and read the other three books in the Porter Family Series. Becky has written a fantastic contemporary romance that readers will love. With the leads in the story being an NFL player and a bodyguard, this story is filled with a bit of suspense, as well as some fun and sweet romance. This story touches base on all the Porter siblings and seems to bring this series to a loving close. I would recommend this story to readers that enjoy contemporary romance novels with enough suspense to keep you on your toes. Genre: contemporary, Christian, romance, suspense Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: May 3, 2016 Number of pages: 368 Content Rating: PG, violence (nothing graphic), language related to pregnancy and birth Book Rating: 5 stars  A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse. GiveawayJoin Becky in celebrating the release of Her One and Only by entering to win her Porter prize pack and $100 cash card giveaway!  One grand prize winner will receive:
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 The scrumptiously romantic series continues with the second book in the Almost an Angel Series by Bestselling Authors Jenifer Youngblood and Sandra Poole Gracie, an angel-in-training, has completed her first assignment, reuniting Alex and Dawson after their tumultuous breakup. Her elation is cut short when she receives her next assignment: Brooke Matthews—the snotty, entitled, princess, who did everything in her power to snatch Dawson away from Alex. Where in the world will Gracie find a man to put up with this beauty of a beast? Nash Rigby is a bull rider. Used to taking life by the horns, he’s willing to enter into an arrangement—a dubious arrangement—to save his father’s ranch. He’s trained to hang on for all he’s worth for eight seconds, but can this cowboy hang on to Brooke long enough to win the prize? Or, will he be able to see Brooke’s inner beauty and find the love of a lifetime? Maybe … with a little help from an almost angel. Faced with the insurmountable task of helping the cowboy and the billionaire’s daughter fall in love, Gracie digs in, determined to do things her way. When Sheldon, a dark angel with killer looks, floats back into her life, err … afterlife, Gracie must fight against her growing attraction to heaven’s bad boy. Heart of the Billionaire is a stand-alone novel. But to get the full effect of how things work in the realm of angels, check out Candlelight Kisses (Book 1 in the Almost an Angel Series)  Praise for the Series: "I did not see that ending coming! Gracie is not what I expected either...she doesn't fit the mold of what you think an "angel-in-training" is supposed to be like, and it will be fun to see her continue to learn and change. I love her mentor, Gertrude! It is a fun, clean romance that keeps you interested and entertained. Eagerly anticipating the next one in the series!” by Verified Amazon Customer "Love this series! Nash's desire to save his father's ranch touched me. And it helped he's hot and swoon worthy! And Gracie's love story with the 'bad boy' makes it even more interesting! Love this! Don't miss it!” Always Reading  Excerpt From Heart of the Billionaire (Book 2 in The Almost an Angel Series) Stewart Matthews sat poised on the edge of his seat, his body taut—his face wearing the laser-beam focus of a General preparing for battle. In many ways, he was fighting the greatest battle of his life, for it involved the heart of the one he loved the most. He could only see one way to help Brooke, but she wouldn’t like it. In fact, she would be so angry that she might never speak to him again. That was the price he would have to pay for attempting to save her. Better to be a parent than a friend. Even though he dreaded what was to come, he knew there was no other option. His money had been the thing that sent Brooke down her path of self-destruction. He could only hope that it would also be the catalyst that would save her A feeling of resignation settled over him as he looked down at the blank page. Then he picked up the pen and began to write … My Darling Brooke, From the moment you were born and I held you in my arms, I knew that my life would never again be the same. Never before had I experienced such pure and complete love. And that love has only grown and multiplied over the years. You are my heart, my primary responsibility, and I will take any measures necessary to protect you, even if that means protecting you from yourself. Sweetheart, my only desire is that you find joy and contentment—the kind that can only come from within. You need to learn to love unconditionally and to love someone so completely that you are willing to put his needs before your own. Please know that I have spent many a night, walking the floors, trying to determine the best course of action to set you back on the right path. A way has been opened up, and I intend to take full advantage of it. My only hope is that you will one day find it in your heart to forgive me, for what I’m about to do. A knock sounded. He looked up as his assistant stuck her head in the door. “I’m sorry to disturb you, but the attorney is here and waiting in the conference room. It’s time.” The moment of truth was here. Once he signed the documents, there would be no going back. He blew out a breath, a rigid look of determination on his lined face. “Tell them I’ll be there in five minutes.”  Jennifer Youngblood & Sandra Poole Jennifer and Sandra—daughter and mother writing duo—have been writing together for many years and have over a dozen published novels, a collection of short stories, and a children’s book (released under the pen name of Periwinkle Blue). They feel it’s a great privilege to be able to collaborate with each other as it adds a depth and spice to their work that neither of them could get independently. For them, writing is a continual journey of discovery. They have so many ideas for books that it’s hard to focus on one at a time. Both of them have a penchant for chocolate, seafood, and movies. Jennifer has a B.A. in English and Social Sciences from BYU Hawaii, and Sandra has a Masters in Business Administration. Jennifer and Sandra now live in the Rocky Mountains with their families.
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