I Can't Wait for... One Final Target by Janice Cantore (Can't-Wait Wednesday) #CWW #WOW #booktwitter #newbooks #suspense #cleanreads #christfic @tyndalehouse

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I've loved this author for years now and I'm super excited about her upcoming suspense! It's my pick this week...

One Final Target

By Janice Cantore

Contemporary Romantic Suspense, Christian, Thriller

Paperback & eBook, 368 Pages

February 13, 2024 by Tyndale House Publishers

Summary

Two wounded heroes shattered by tragedy and paralyzed by guilt and must find their footing and work together to catch a killer.

A warrant service in the San Bernardino Mountains goes horribly wrong when an IED blast kills four police officers. Devastated by the loss of her team, the lone survivor, Long Beach sergeant Jodie King, struggles with her guilt and grief, especially as the case remains open with no clear leads or suspects. Weeks after the explosion, Jodie retires from the police department and returns to the mountain bomb site seeking peace and resolution . . . only to find herself in the crosshairs once again.

Sam Gresham just happens to be in the right place at the right time when shots are fired at Jodie. The newest detective for the county sheriff’s department, Sam is assigned to work the IED, his first case back after his own traumatic loss. While Sam sees an opportunity to help Jodie heal from her lingering scars, Jodie hopes fresh eyes will bring new insight to the investigation. Because after this latest shooting, one thing seems clear: Jodie has always been the intended target―and the threat may be much closer to her than anyone wants to admit.

Janice Cantore delivers another pulse-pounding contemporary romantic suspense novel about overcoming grief and learning to trust again.

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A suspense full of twists and turns... Win Lose Kill Die by Cynthia Murphy (Review) #booktwitter #newbooks #yalit #yabooks #suspense #thriller #WinLoseKillDie #TBRBeyondTours #CynthiaMurphy @TBRBeyondTours @DelacortePress

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Win Lose Kill Die

By Cynthia Murphy

YA Contemporary Suspense, Thriller

Paperback & eBook, 272 Pages

November 28, 2023 by Delacorte Press

Summary

A high-school slasher with a lethal twist, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson! The students at Morton Academy are high-achievers, selected based on academic excellence. So when a series of murders target the school's best and brightest, the pressure is on.

Failure is fatal...

At the historic Morton Academy, a school for high-achievers, everyone wants to be Head Girl and gain all the prestige and success that comes with the title. But when bodies start piling up, the students begin to worry that someone is too determined to take that crown.

Liz, Taylor, Kat, Marcus and Cole all set out to discover what exactly is going on. Is it the secret society that they have sworn allegiance too? The history of a cult that plagues Morton Academy? Or even a greedy teacher? They need to find the truth...and quickly.

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WIN LOSE KILL DIE is a suspenseful thriller set at a private high school where the student leaders of a secret society get murdered one by one. There is suspicion from the start, with twists and turns as the main character and her friends try to figure out who the murderer is before it's too late. Definitely recommended to fans of One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson.

This story has lots of red herrings with all its twists and turns. One culprit was too obvious so I knew it wasn't her, but I wasn't completely sure which of the others it was until the end. I had an original guess but then wavered since I couldn't figure out if it was who I thought it was for sure. It's fairly rare for a story to keep me guessing until almost the end, so that was well done. 

I liked the group of characters as they each had their own unique personalities. This affected how they interacted with each other and how they began figuring things out. There were some one-dimensional side characters, but the main ones were well developed. I liked the friendships and the sweet romance that were weaved through the story, but that didn't overtake it. The suspense takes center stage as it should, while there were also other things going on.

The story is somewhat violent and bloody as the murders continue. If you're a bit squeamish, this won't be for you. As more people died, characters that I had started to know better, it made me sad, so definitely some feels in this one. There's a bit of a cliffhanger at the end, which I very much appreciated. It meant this book didn't tie up in a perfectly, pretty bow, which I felt fit the story quite well.

In the end, was it what I wished for? This was a suspenseful thriller with some feels, likable characters, and enough twists and turns to keep readers guessing. Definitely a book to grab and an author to follow if this is your kind of read.

Content: Some mild swearing, underage drinking, innuendo and suggestive content, bloody violence.
Source: I received a complimentary copy NetGalley through TBR and Beyond Tours, which did not require a positive review. All opinions are my own.

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Cynthia is a YA writer from the North-West of England. She has always enjoyed writing and when herEnglish teacher accused her of plagiarism in Year 8, she thought she might actually be quite good at it.

She has a long-standing love affair with all things scary, reading Point Horrors at primary school before graduating to Stephen King in her misguided teens. Classic 90s and 00s horror movies are definitely her pub quiz strong point and her first love may well have been Buffy the Vampire Slayer.Studying for a degree in Art History and Archaeology meant that she developed a thirst for anything old, beautiful and very often dead. She tries to combine this with contemporary settings in her writing to make unique and chilling modern stories.

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Happy Thanskgiving!

I feel like this year is going so fast! We had a bit of a change in plans this year and spent Thanksgiving dinner with some friends and will be traveling to be with family tomorrow. I can't complain about two days of yummy food. Then Saturday we'll be putting up Christmas decorations and watching college football and The Game. If you don't now what that game that is, that's okay. My team isn't part of it, but my husband's is. Go blue!

Here's my Thanksgiving owls that I only get to share once a year:

I am thankful for so much this year. I see blessings in my life on a pretty regular basis these days because my family has been in the thick of things and continues to be. I hope that whatever life is like for you, that you take a moment to find things and people to feel gratitude for.

All my blessings,

Definitely a recommended romantic suspense... From an Unknown Sender by Traci Hunter Abramson & Sian Ann Bessey (Review & #Giveaway) #newbooks #booktwitter #cleanreads #suspense #romancebooks @justreadtours

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From an Unknown Sender

(Falcon Point Suspense #2)

By Traci Hunter Abramson & Sian Ann Bessey

Contemporary Romantic Suspense, Clean & Wholesome

Paperback, Audiobook & eBook, 256 Pages

November 21, 2023 by Covenant Communications 

Summary

After spending a busy holiday season putting drug smugglers behind bars, CIA operative Cole Bridger is looking forward to spending a quiet Christmas in Vienna with his girlfriend and fellow operative, Isabelle Roberts. But when Isabelle is tasked with investigating a string of suspect financial transactions and redirects a suspicious package to a museum in Amsterdam, she inadvertently places Cole’s cousins in the crosshairs of a drug smuggling ring. 

Lars and Marit have no desire to be drawn into the deadly dealings of the criminal underworld, but when Lars’s sister, Tess’s, life is placed in danger, they willingly join Cole and Isabelle in their efforts to uncover the mastermind behind the drug smuggling ring. Unfortunately, the two couples’ involvement does not go unnoticed. And though each step brings them closer to the truth, they also reveal a startling picture of greed and corruption at the center of a dangerous organization that will stop at nothing to retrieve what it has lost.

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FROM AN UNKOWN SENDER is another collaboration between two authors in the Falcon Point series. This one is a contemporary romantic suspense where the romantic relationships are already established and a new threat arises that these characters face to overcome with danger to escape. Definitely a recommended read to fans of the series, authors, and clean romantic suspense.

It was so good to dive into a book with the voices of these authors who are both favorites of mine. They worked so flawlessly together that I'm still not completely sure which parts each of them wrote. I did like that regardless, each of these characters had their own voice and personality so there was no mixing anyone up. I enjoyed the friendships, familial relationships, humor, banter, and romantic aspects of this story. I also enjoyed the way the plot developed and the suspense increased in intensity as the story unfolded. Both authors are well experienced in writing this type of story and I appreciated that I didn't feel there were any holes, poor editing or underdevelopment. I also liked that the romance is already developed at the start, so you don't have that competing with the plot or the suspense. It's very present because the characters are in love, but it's weaved through instead of taking part of the main stage. If you're expecting heavier romance, that isn't present. For me that was a plus with this one. I also liked that there were a few twists and turns with a somewhat unique plot.

In the end, was it what I wished for? This is a very satisfying and entertaining read! The romance is sweet, the characters likable and the plot intriguing. This whole series is a fun and unique idea and I'm looking forward to similar series in the future.

Content: Some violence, but clean.
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About the Authors

Traci Hunter Abramson was born in Arizona, where she lived until moving to Venezuela for a study abroad program. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she worked for the Central Intelligence Agency, eventually resigning in order to raise her family. She credits the CIA with giving her a wealth of ideas as well as the skills needed to survive her children’s teenage years. She loves to travel and recently retired after twenty-six years coaching her local high school swim team. She has written forty-five best-selling novels and is an eight-time Whitney Award winner, including 2017 and 2019 Best Novel of the Year.

Connect with Traci by visiting traciabramson.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

Sian Ann Bessey was born in Cambridge, England, and grew up on the island of Anglesey off the coast of North Wales. She left her homeland to attend university in the US, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications, with a minor in English. She began her writing career as a student, publishing several articles in magazines while still in college. Since then, she has published historical romance and romantic suspense novels, along with a variety of children’s books. She is a USA Today best-selling author, a Foreword Reviews Book of the Year finalist, and a Whitney Award finalist.

Sian and her husband, Kent, are the parents of five children and the grandparents of three beautiful girls and two handsome boys. They currently live in southeast Idaho, and although Sian doesn’t have the opportunity to speak Welsh very often anymore, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch still rolls off her tongue. Traveling, reading, cooking, and being with her grandchildren are some of Sian’s favorite activities. She also loves hearing from her readers. 

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I Can't Wait for... Protecting Her Heart by Nancy Campbell Allen (Can't-Wait Wednesday) #CWW #WOW #booktwitter #newbooks #histfic #historicalromance #regencyromance #cleanromance @ProperRomance @ShadowMountn

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I enjoyed the last Victorian Proper Romance from this author and am hoping she'll just get better with this next one. It's my pick this week...

Protecting Her Heart

(Proper Romance Victorian)

By Nancy Campbell Allen

Historical Romance

Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook & eBook, 288 Pages

January 2, 2024 by Shadow Mountain

Summary

London, 1887

When newly graduated medical doctor Charlotte Duvall receives word that her father has died, she immediately leaves America and returns home to see to her family's estate. Among her father's possessions is a box of her late mother's letters, which feels like a balm to Charlotte's grief-stricken heart. But the letters contain some inconsistencies that suggest there was more to her mother's death than Charlotte had been told. She turns to the one man she trusts more than anyone--her treasured friend and director of London's police force, John Ellis.

John Ellis has harbored feelings for Charlotte ever since he first met her. Tucked into his heart are thoughts of her sharp mind, quick wit, and remarkable beauty. Though he has not yet found the courage to share his feelings with the young doctor, he is eager to help her in her hour of need.

Investigating the details of a death was not how Charlotte imagined she would find love, but as she and John work to unravel a dark web of secrets and lies, she finds herself relying on him more and more--and opening her heart to him in the process.

As the danger draws ever closer, John vows to do everything in his power to protect Charlotte from harm. But he fears protecting her heart might come at the cost of breaking his own.

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A magical battle between man and machines... Steal Fire from the Gods by Clint Hall (Review & #Giveaway) #newbooks #booktwitter #scifi #dystopian #christianfiction #christfic @celebrate_lit @EnclaveBooks

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Steal Fire from the Gods

By Clint Hall

Christian Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Fantasy

Hardcover, Audiobook & eBook, 288 Pages

November 7, 2023 by Enclave Publishing

Summary

The Human Alliance knew the war was over when the machines started using magic to cast fire, shake the ground, conjure storms, and part the seas.

We fought back anyway.

22-year-old soldier Gunnar Graves lost his faith and his family when a platoon of AI-driven war machines—led by an android fire mage— destroyed his unit. Forced to live in a machine-controlled village and hiding a dark secret, he spends his days trying to learn elemental power so he can take his revenge. After years of failure, his ability ignites when he least expects it.

On the run and hunted by the war machines, Gunnar discovers that an ancient, life-based strength has awakened to help humanity fight back. Joined by the other life mages, Gunnar is thrust into a mad world of android overlords, cyborg clans, and evil forces bent on his destruction.

To protect his newfound family, Gunnar must discover the truth behind a power he doesn’t understand and wage a war he doesn’t believe they can win.

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STEAL FIRE FROM THE GODS is a book about a society surviving after a war with AI machines who harnessed elemental magic. The humans are no longer free as they once were, but now live in controlled communities. Readers will get to know several characters while they follow the main hero, Gunnar, as he lives in such a community and tries to find his own way of fighting back. There is wonderful world building, with an interesting juxtaposition between machines and magic, giving this book a very dystopian fantasy feel.

I'm always looking for new sci-fi books that spark my interest and the premise for this one sounded very intriguing. I also felt that the publisher did a fabulous job with the cover as that totally caught my eye as a sci-fi/fantasy fan. The writing, especially as a debut, was fairly well done and edited, which you don't always find and which I very much appreciated. I think there is only the potential for future books to get better, which is something I'm excited about.

I enjoyed the characters in this story. Gunnar has a lot of history to work through to be able to grasp on to his future. Lots of baggage since he was in the middle of the war and lost everything. He's not the only one. Everyone he meets has their own scars and story. It's a scarred landscape with different people trying to survive while under AI rule. I liked how there is a mix of different backgrounds and diversity with the characters. They each feel unique and have their own strengths and weaknesses. The plot is interesting and a very unique concept. There is fairly consistent danger for these characters as the story progresses and I enjoyed seeing all the twists and turns, some unpredictable, to a climatic end.

As far as flaws, there were several places where I thought the religious aspects felt forced or overly strong. I'd recommend to readers who like a stronger religious aspect in their stories. There were some places where a bit more development was needed or further explanation needed. A few places it seemed some actions or conclusions were jumped to that didn't quite resonate or work for me. I think overall the story just needed more time for development in-between each plot point. 

In the end, was it what I wished for? This was an overall intriguing story in an interesting world that I am planning on visiting again. 

Content: Some violence.
Source: I received a complimentary NetGalley through CelebrateLit, which did not require a positive review. All opinions are my own.

About the Author

Clint Hall is a storyteller, speaker, and podcast host. He has been writing stories since middle school, where he spent most of his time in class creating comic books. (Fortunately, his teacher not only allowed it; she bought every issue.) Known for instilling a sense of hope, wonder, and adventure, Clint’s work has been published across multiple anthologies and magazines. Find him at ClintHall.com or “The Experience: Conversations with Creatives” podcast, available on all major platforms.

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Texas Book-aholic, November 14

Artistic Nobody, November 15 (Author Interview)

Exploring the Written Word, November 15

Becca Hope: Book Obsessed, November 16

Guild Master, November 17 (Author Interview)

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, November 18

Through the Fire Blogs, November 19 (Author Interview)

Wishful Endings, November 20

Beauty in the Binding, November 21 (Author Interview)

Locks, Hooks and Books, November 22

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 23

Simple Harvest Reads, November 24 (Author Interview)

The Lofty Pages, November 24

Blogging With Carol, November 25

Labor Not in Vain, November 26

Fiction Book Lover, November 27 (Author Interview)

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A chance for redemption and fulfilling dreams... It's Your Love by Rachel D. Russell (Review & #Giveaway) #newbooks #booktwitter #christianromance #romancebooks #christfic @justreadtours

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It's Your Love

(Fox Family #2)

By Rachel D. Russell

Christian Contemporary Romance

Paperback & eBook, 325 Pages

November 7, 2023 by Sunrise Publishing 

Summary

When Grayson Fox is asked to return home to Deep Haven and run the wrangler activities for the local camp, the last thing he expects is to run into the one woman he never wanted to see again. Worse…she’s his boss. But Grayson has big hopes for a life back in Oregon, and he must keep the promise to the camp in order to keep his dreams alive.

Just because Beth Strauss has stuck around Deep Haven doesn’t mean she doesn’t want a bigger life. And becoming the camp assistant director is the first step to that bigger life. Of course, standing in her way happens to be the one man who has always managed to derail her dreams, way too arrogant Grayson Fox. 

But if they want to keep the camp afloat and their dreams alive, these two must learn to work together. But will these enemies become sweethearts, and if they do, will they find something better than the dreams they’re striving for?  

The next delightful installment of the Fox Family series!

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My Review

IT'S YOUR LOVE is a story about a man who faces some of his greatest regrets coming back home for the summer, and a girl who is trying to figure out how to have her own life while still fulfilling a promise. Set in a small town that fans have grown to love, with likable characters, a sweet romance and inspirational elements woven throughout.

I really liked these characters, the premise for the story and being able to come back and visit Deep Haven. It's a summer visit revolving around a summer camp, its horses and the two main employees running things. There is an old crush between these two and that underlying attraction is still there. It was fun seeing them work through their own challenges as characters and with those around them as they face some choices. The romance is sweet and slowly builds, and friends and family who poke their hands into things in this small town add to the charm.

I think there were a few flaws for me personally in this story. I was rubbed wrong by the heroine's comments towards the hero and how that bled into their work environment from almost the start of the story. It felt pretty juvenile to hold onto something that wasn't actually what she thought from high school and hold it over someone's head. The other thing was that I felt like the wit, humor, and chemistry were lacking in this story so it felt fairly flat to me. 

In the end, was it what I wished for? An overall cute story about letting go while also reaching for dreams. Likable characters and small-town life set amidst a summer camp created a charming feel to this book.

Content: Clean
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About the Author

Rachel D. Russell is a member of Oregon Christian Writers, My Book Therapy’s Novel Academy, and is a regular contributor to the Learn How to Write a Novel blog. When Rachel’s not cheering on one of her two teens at sporting events, she’s often interrogating her husband on his own military and law enforcement experience to craft believable heroes in uniform. The rest of her time is spent cantering her horse down the Oregon trails and redirecting her three keyboard-hogging cats.

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I Can't Wait for... That's Not My Name by Megan Lally (Can't-Wait Wednesday) #CWW #WOW #booktwitter #newbooks #yabooks #yalit #thriller #thatsnotmyname @SourcebooksFire

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I have such eclectic taste or maybe just a very wide range is a better description. I've been a fan of Natalie D. Richards since her debut years and years ago. This title is from the same publisher and sounds like it'll definitely be an edge-of-your-seat thriller. The premise alone makes my spine tingle. I'm hoping I'll love it! It's my pick this week...

That's Not My Name

By Megan Lally

YA Thriller, Suspense

Paperback, Audiobook & eBook, 306 Pages

December 26, 2023 by Sourcebooks Fire

Summary

She thought she had her life back. She was wrong. A gripping debut thriller perfect for fans of Natalie D. Richards and Vincent Ralph.

It was a mistake to trust him.

Shivering and bruised, a teen wakes up on the side of a dirt road with no memory of how she got there―or who she is. A passing officer takes her to the police station, and not long after, a frantic man arrives. He's been searching for her for hours. He has her school ID, her birth certificate, and even family photos.

He is her father. Her name is Mary. Or so he says.

When Lola slammed the car door and stormed off into the night, Drew thought they just needed some time to cool off. Except Lola disappeared, and the sheriff, his friends, and the whole town are convinced Drew murdered his girlfriend. Forget proving his innocence, he needs to find her before it's too late. The longer Lola is missing, the fewer leads there are to follow…and the more danger they both are in.

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A harrowing journey to safety... Snowbound Escape by Dana Mentink (Review & Excerpt) #newbooks #booktwitter #suspense #romancebooks #loveinspiredromance #christfic @LoveInspiredBks @justreadtours

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Snowbound Escape

(Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit #8)

By Dana Mentink

Inspirational Romantic Suspense

Paperback, Audiobook & eBook, 207 Pages

October 24, 2023 by Love Inspired Suspense 

Summary

To rescue a witness…

this K-9 team must face a killer and a storm.

After months tracking a colleague falsely accused of a double homicide, officer Tanner Ford and his K-9 partner finally locate crime tech Mara Gilmore—but the real murderer is closing in. Now they must run into a frozen wilderness to survive. Evading the killer is the only way for Mara to clear her name. But will the harsh winter conditions cover their tracks…or bury them forever?

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SNOWBOUND ESCAPE is a page-turning romantic suspense where the underlying feeling of danger is consistent throughout and the romance ebbs and flows as it slowly builds. The inspirational elements are woven through well and are well balanced with the other aspects of the story. Readers of the genre and imprint will enjoy these characters and the story overall as it unfolds.

I've read this author before and this K-9 series is a good fit for her since the books I loved most from her included dogs. I definitely felt the characters and plot were well done. The story didn't feel overly dramatic or unbelievable. I also liked the dynamics of the main characters with the heroine being a crime scene investigator, the hero being a cop and then the added character of his K-9 partner. The feeling of danger is present from the first page until things climax and then resolve. It definitely kept me turning the pages. I thoroughly enjoyed the first three-fourths of this story and then thought the ending was very sweet. 

My only complaints was a conversation towards the end between the villain and the heroine and her actions that followed, and then the complete halt in a relationship and then declarations that felt much too soon.

In the end, was it what I wished for? This was an enjoyable read. It can be read on its own, but would probably be enhanced by reading the prior books in the series. It also leads to wanting to read the other books. For dog lovers and romantic suspense fans, this is a read worth considering for a quick, inspiring romantic suspense.

Content: Some violence, but clean.
Source: I received a complimentary NetGalley through Celebrate Lit, which did not require a positive review. All opinions are my own.

About the Author

Dana Mentink is a USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author as well as a two-time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, and the recipient of a Holt Medallion. She’s written over fifty titles in the suspense, lighthearted romance and mystery genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense and Poisoned Pen Press. You can connect with Dana via her website at danamentink.com, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.)

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Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, October 31

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 31

The Avid Reader, November 1

Pause for Tales, November 1

Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, November 1

Texas Book-aholic, November 2

Life on Chickadee Lane, November 2

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, November 3

Devoted to Hope, November 3

Bizwings Book Blog, November 3

She Lives to Read, November 4

Vicky Sluiter, November 4

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, November 5

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, November 5

Betti Mace, November 6

Pens Pages & Pulses, November 6

A Good Bok and Cup of Tea, November 6

Locks, Hooks and Books, November 7

Blogging With Carol, November 7

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 8

Simple Harvest Reads, November 8 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

For Him and My Family, November 9

EmpowerMoms, November 9

Wishful Endings, November 10

Blossoms and Blessings, November 10

Bigreadersite, November 11

Labor Not in Vain, November 11

Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, November 12 (Author Interview)

Raining Butterfly Kisses, November 12

Lily’s Book Reviews, November 13

Holly’s Book Corner, November 13

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Read an excerpt from this inspirational romance... The Doctor's Christmas Dilemma by Danielle Thorne (Excerpt & #Giveaway) #newbooks #booktwitter #christmasbooks #romancebooks #loveinspiredromance #christfic @LoveInspiredBks @justreadtours

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The Doctor's Christmas Dilemma

By Danielle Thorne

Inspirational Contemporary Romance

Paperback & eBook, 224 Pages

October 24, 2023 by Love Inspired 

Summary

Home for the holidays…

Or home for good?

Once upon a time, Ben Cooper left his hometown to follow his dreams of becoming a big-city doctor. Now he’s back to run his father’s clinic and spend Christmas with his daughter, not to fall for McKenzie Price, the woman who broke his heart. But when McKenzie steps in to help Ben reconnect with his little girl, and old sparks begin to ignite, will Ben give up city life for a second chance at love?

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Excerpt

Rustic copper locks the same shade as the mums outside the door stopped McKenzie’s usual greeting from reaching her lips. The blood drained from her cheeks as a man with an expensive watch stared at on her name tag. If she imagined him thinner, added gold-rimmed glasses and a generous smattering of freckles, she’d be seventeen again. And so would he.

“Ben Cooper.” She found her words as she wrestled with a confused feeling of pleasant surprise. “I go by McKenzie instead of Mac these days.”

“Well, other than that, you haven’t changed.” Ben smiled, but McKenzie’s response caught in her chest. She knew they’d meet again one day. And with his father ill, she’d recently suspected it would probably be sooner rather than later. “You still wear your hair in a ponytail,” Ben said, as if he didn’t know what else to say.

It’d been twelve years, but McKenzie knew what he was thinking despite the friendly charade. This was the same place she’d worked during high school, and the only thing new about her was she’d changed her nickname back to her full name. But the truth was, she was the same. No family. No career. Not even the little bookstore she’d always said she would own someday.

About the Author

Danielle Thorne writes happily-ever-afters set in the South for Harlequin Love Inspired. A graduate of BYU-Idaho, she also writes stories about Regency ladies, pirates, and not-so-distressed damsels from her home south of Atlanta. Free time is filled with documentaries, too much yard work, and not enough travel. When not writing wholesome romances, Danielle hangs out with friends or chases cats. She enjoys the outdoors and serving in her church and community. Danielle's been married to the same fellow for thirty years, has four sons, four bonus daughters and two grandbabies. She loves them more than life.

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Tour-Wide Giveaway

(1) winner will win an autographed print copy of The Doctor's Christmas Dilemma, a bookmark, and a $25 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 7, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 14, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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A fun and heartfelt romance... His Christmas Cowgirl by Cari Lynn Webb (Review & #Giveaway) #newbooks #booktwitter #romancebooks #cleanromance #cleanreads @HarlequinBooks @justreadtours

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His Christmas Cowgirl

(Three Springs, Texas #5)

By Cari Lynn Webb

Contemporary Romance, Western, Clean & Wholesome

Paperback & eBook, ? Pages

October 24, 2023 by Harlequin Heartwarming 

Summary

Can she win the rodeo…

And his heart?

Cowgirl Vivian Bryant needs a winning horse to fulfill her rodeo champion dream, and equestrian trainer Josh Sloan agrees to help. But when Vivian fibs to her family that Josh is her boyfriend, their pretend relationship slowly evolves–while planning a Three Springs, Texas, gala together. She’s competing for a trophy that will secure their separate futures, but the real prize just might be finding love…at Christmas.

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My Review

HIS CHRISTMAS COWGIRL is a fun contemporary western romance about a barrel-racing cowgirl and a horse-raising cowboy who are both chasing their dreams and find that they need each other in order to do it. The story is full of wonderful characters, banter, and a plot that tugs on the heart and leaves readers happily content. Definitely one to pick up for a light western romance that will warm the heart.

I pretty much loved this story from the start. You have a heroine who loves her horse and who has been through a lot with this steady friend. Her life hits a sudden roadblock and her friends find a way for her to move forward in aid of her dream. The meet cute that occurs next was full of sparks and humor and I knew then that this was going to be a really fun read. Of course there are some twists and turns, some character development and tough choices, plenty of banter and chemistry and a whole family and friends who make their own contributions to this happily-ever-after.

In the end, was it what I wished for? If you're looking for a sweet romance that will make you laugh and smile, with delightful characters and an enjoyable plot, this book is for you. Definitely recommended.

Content: Clean
Source: I received a complimentary copy through JustRead Publicity Tours, which did not require a positive review. All opinions are my own.

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About the Author

Cari Lynn Webb lives in South Carolina with her husband, daughters and assorted four-legged family members. She’s been blessed to see the power of true love in her grandparent’s 70 year marriage and her parent’s marriage of over 50 years. She knows love isn’t always sweet and perfect, it can be challenging, complicated and risky. But she believes happily-ever-afters are worth fighting for. She loves to connect with readers.

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(2) winners will win a $25 Amazon gift card and two backlist titles by Cari Lynn Webb!

Full tour schedule linked above. The giveaway begins at midnight November 8, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 15, 2023. 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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