About the Book Prima ballerina Charlotte Page has a life any dancer would envy, but the tragic loss of her best friend, Julianna, leaves her wanting more. Or maybe—less. In an effort to make her life about something other than accolades and applause, Charlotte leaves professional ballet to save Julianna’s small-town dance studio. This lands her directly in the path of cranky high school football coach and Julianna’s older brother, Cole Turner. Fresh off a state win and a bitter divorce, the last thing Cole expects is for a prima ballerina to chip away at the wall he’s grown quite comfortable hiding behind. Will their fledgling relationship be strong enough to weather the storm of old secrets and a haunting past? Or will Charlotte lose the new, simple life she’s given up everything to gain? About the Author Courtney Walsh is a novelist, artist, theater director, and playwright. Change of Heart is her fifth novel and is set in the same town as Paper Hearts. Her debut novel, A Sweethaven Summer, hit the New York Times and USA Today e-book bestseller lists and was a Carol Award finalist in the debut author category. She has written two additional books in the Sweethaven series, as well as two craft books and several full-length musicals. Courtney lives in Illinois where she and her husband own a performing and visual arts studio. They have three children. ReviewFrom the turn of the first page, readers will absolutely adore and fall in love with Courtney Walsh’s small town ballerina and football coach romance. This story is about grieving, overcoming mistakes, and forgiveness. It’s about best friends and family. And of course sweet romance. Walsh has a way of combining all the raw emotions into her stories: bitterness, heartache, envy, forgiveness, hope and love. This is a powerful and inspiring story that readers will fall in love with. It show that even through the hard times, there can be hope and the silver lining of true love. An emotional rollercoaster ride of a story, readers will not want to miss out on this fourth book in the Harbor Pointe series!
Series: Harbor Pointe Genre: contemporary, romance Publisher: Sweethaven Press Publication date: August 18, 2020 Number of pages: 400 Other books in the series: 1-Just Look Up 2-Just Let Go 3-Just One Kiss Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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About the Book Penelope Hunter loves her job as the events manager at one of Savannah's premier historic venues--until her ex-fiancé walks into her office with his new bride-to-be. To make matters worse, a scheming social matriarch is intent on seeing Penelope fired, especially if she insists on being seen with Tucker Westbrook. Since returning from serving two tours in the Middle East, Tucker has built a thriving security company. His work is nearly as stabilizing as his friendship with Penelope, who has been by his side since childhood. But when the lone candidate for county sheriff goads him, Tucker loses his cool and ends up on the ballot--and on the receiving end of a smear campaign claiming the Westbrooks were traitors to the South. To clear his name, Tucker and Penelope must join forces to find the truth behind a 150-year-old lost treasure. But the more time they spend together, the closer she comes to losing her job--and falling helplessly in love. About the Author By day Liz Johnson is a marketing manager. She makes time to write late at night—that’s when she thinks best anyway. Liz is the author of more than a dozen novels, a New York Times bestselling novella, and a handful of short stories. She’s a Christy Award finalist and a two-time ACFW Carol Award finalist. She makes her home in Phoenix, Arizona, where she enjoys exploring local music, theater, and doting on her nieces and nephews. She writes stories of true love filled with heart, humor, and happily ever afters. ReviewA sweet romance with a bit of mystery, A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson is a pleasant contemporary romance that readers will delight in. This is a story of two best friends who are looking to uncover an old mystery through reading and old diary and letters in hopes of finding a treasure. Readers will relish this story that is also rich in the history of the Georgia coast, helping bring the story to life. The romance is charming as the two best friends realize that they work well together and are in love. Readers will be enthralled by this last book in the Georgia Coast Romance series.
Series: Georgia Coast Romance Genre: contemporary, romance, mystery, Christian Publisher: Revell Publication date: August 4, 2020 Number of pages: 352 Other books in the series: 1-A Sparkle of Silver 2-A Glitter of Gold Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book What happens after salvation – when you’ve changed, but others don’t see it? Author Beth Troy addresses this question from the first page, which finds Lu Sokolowski – the engaging and relatable heroine from Troy’s redemptive debut novel, Lu – back in her hometown with her expectations of a new life, dashed. Lu has returned to Dunlap’s Creek with a hope to stay, but she struggles to right the wrongs she’d left behind, build a career outside of writing, and move on from the man who has moved on from her. Louisa is a modern faith story of life after salvation that openly explores: • The disconnect between who we are and how others perceive us • The struggle in speaking up for our beliefs • The question of when to let go and when to fight • The journey in claiming a new identity In turns captivating and pointed, Louisa is a novel of a woman coming into the fullness of life God has for her. It’s for women who have experienced this for themselves and for women who doubt whether such a life exists. It’s for women who understand that a life of faith isn’t without struggle or mistakes. Louisa is about restoration – in its grit and glory. About the Author Beth Troy is a writer known for her modern take on Christian fiction through stories that portray an intuitive understanding of how women come to know and experience God. Her debut novel, Lu, was praised by readers for its wit, relatability, grit, and scriptural depth. Beth lives in Ohio with her husband and three sons, and she teaches courses in Creativity and Women & Entrepreneurship at Miami University. You can read more about her writing and life at bethtroy.com. ReviewLouisa, book two in Beth Troy’s Modern Faith series is an excellent addition to the series, picking up right where Lu left off and continuing the inspiring story. This story continues Lu’s journey as she returns home and shows how she struggles in figuring out her beliefs and where to stand, learning to let go or fight, and discovering and claiming her new identity. A story of struggle, and finding a fulfilling meaning to life, thorough struggles and mistakes will pull at the heartstrings of readers, as they easily relate to Lu and her life. This is another excellent story that readers will not soon forget.
Series: Modern Faith Genre: Women’s fiction, contemporary Publisher: Kingsbury Publishing Publication date: August 10, 2020 Number of pages: 203 Other books in the series: 2-Lu Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Book In a debut novel readers are calling “true to life,” “captivating,” and “cleverly written,” author Beth Troy takes on the story of Lu Sokolowski and her life upended. Lu’s plans have turned sideways, taking her back to the family and town she always planned to leave. Lu is a modern woman’s honest journey to faith, that unapologetically addresses: The big questions women ask about their beliefs. The struggles women face in creating a fulfilling life. The complexity of family relationships. The tension between hope and reality. Lu is a story for readers looking for real growth in relatable characters who aren’t afraid to ask real questions. It’s for women who want to experience the full spectrum of who they are and what they believe. It’s for women who want a story about how faith integrates into the whole life of a woman. You will want to share this story with a friend – after you read it again yourself. About the Author Beth Troy is a writer known for her modern take on Christian fiction through stories that portray an intuitive understanding of how women come to know and experience God. Her debut novel, Lu, was praised by readers for its wit, relatability, grit, and scriptural depth. Beth lives in Ohio with her husband and three sons, and she teaches courses in Creativity and Women & Entrepreneurship at Miami University. You can read more about her writing and life at bethtroy.com. ReviewBeth Troy’s debut novel and first book in her Modern Faith series, Lu is an unforgettable, inspiring and absolutely delightful tale. This is a heartfelt story of redemption that also has a bit of wit and sass mixed into the bargain. It’s about finding the purpose of life and finding one’s self. Readers will easily relate to Lue and her journey as she struggles in her personal life, family life, and her career. This story has a large focus on Jesus and finding faith in Him. This is a story that readers will not want to put down.
Series: Modern Faith Genre: Women’s fiction, contemporary Publisher: Kingsbury Publishing Publication date: June 21, 2019 Number of pages: 274 Other books in the series: 2-Louisa Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. The Gentleman Spy (Serendipity & Secrets #2) by Erica Vetsch -- Blog Tour Review + Giveaway
8/7/2020
 About the Book About the book: He only wanted a duchess for a day--but she's determined to make it a marriage for life When his father and older brother suddenly pass away, the new Duke of Haverly is saddled with a title he never expected to bear. To thwart the plans of his scheming family, the duke impulsively marries a wallflower. After all, she's meek and mild; it should be easy to sequester her in the country and get on with his life--as a secret agent for the Crown. But his bride has other ideas. She's determined to take her place not only as his duchess but as his wife. As a duchess, she can use her position to help the lowest of society--the women forced into prostitution because they have no skills or hope. Her endeavors are not met favorably in society, nor by her husband who wishes she'd remain in the background as he ordered. Can the duke succeed in relegating her to the sidelines of his life? When his secrets are threatened with exposure, will his new wife be an asset or a liability? About the Author Erica Vetsch is a New York Times best-selling and ACFW Carol Award–winning author. She is a transplanted Kansan now living in Minnesota with her husband, who she claims is both her total opposite and soul mate. Vetsch loves Jesus, history, romance, and sports. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s planning her next trip to a history museum and cheering on her Kansas Jayhawks and New Zealand All Blacks. A self-described history geek, she has been planning her first research trip to England.
ReviewThe Gentleman and the Spy is the greatly anticipated second book in Erica Vetsch’s Serendipity & Secrets regency romance series. This story has just the right amount of swoony romance for any historical romance lover. But not only is this a splendid regency romance, it’s an adventure filled spy story as well, that readers will love at the turn of every page. Once again, Vetsch brings her beloved characters off the pages in such a way that readers will be sucked into the story almost as if they were one of the characters themselves. This is a delightful story that readers will not want to miss! Series: Serendipity & Secrets Genre: historical, romance, regency, Christian Publisher: Kregel Publications Publication date: July 28, 2020 Number of pages: 304 Other books in the series: 1-The Lost Lieutenant 3-The Indebted Earl (coming March 2021) Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway Enter the giveaway HERE.
About the Book 1928 The Bonaventure Circus is a refuge for many, but Pippa Ripley was rejected from its inner circle as a baby. When she receives mysterious messages from someone called the "Watchman," she is determined to find him and the connection to her birth. As Pippa's search leads her to a man seeking justice for his murdered sister and evidence that a serial killer has been haunting the circus train, she must decide if uncovering her roots is worth putting herself directly in the path of the killer. Present Day The old circus train depot will either be torn down or preserved for historical importance, and its future rests on real estate project manager Chandler Faulk's shoulders. As she dives deep into the depot's history, she's also balancing a newly diagnosed autoimmune disease and the pressures of single motherhood. When she discovers clues to the unsolved murders of the past, Chandler is pulled into a story far darker and more haunting than even an abandoned train depot could portend. About the Author Professional coffee drinker, Jaime Wright, resides in the hills of Wisconsin. She loves to write spirited turn-of-the-century romance, stained with suspense. Her day job finds her as a Director of Sales & Development. She’s wife to a rock climbing, bow-hunting Pre-K teacher, mom to a coffee-drinking little girl, and a little boy she fondly refers to as her mischievous “Peter Pan”. Jaime completes her persona by being an admitted social media junkie and coffee snob. She is a member of ACFW and has the best writing sisters EVER! ReviewJaime Joe Wright crafts a lyrically haunting and heart pounding suspese novel that readers will stay up past their bedtime reading. A fantastically written duel timeline story, Wright weaves the story of two women and a frightening murder that connects them into a story of intrigue and horror. It's the perfect story to keep readers on the edge of their seats and wanting more. Both Pippa and Chandler are easily relatable, as well, bringing this thrilling story to life. This is a tale that readers will not soon forget!!
Genre: duel timeline, historical, contemporary, romance, mystery, thriller Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: September 1, 2020 Number of pages: 393 Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. |
