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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Loyally, Luke by Pepper Basham hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: Loyally, Luke Series: Skymar #3 Author: Pepper Basham Publisher: Thomas Nelson Release Date: May 14, 2024 Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance Sometimes love means embracing the good, the bad. . . and even the impossible. Dear Reader — My name is Luke Edgewood, and there are few things in life that… Read More

Title: Leaning on Air by Cheryl Grey Bostrom Pages: 352 Genre: literary fiction, Christian fiction Publisher: Tyndale House Publisher (May 7, 2024) Summary They last spoke as teens . . . But on a country road twelve years later, a surprise encounter reunites ornithologist Celia Burke with veterinary surgeon Burnaby Hayes, and they plunge into the most unusual romance of her life. After a decade of marriage, Celia and Burnaby have found… Read More

Title: Our Kept Hearts by Tennille Marie Pages: 354 Genre: historical fiction, coming-of-age Publisher: Purple Iris Printing LLC (Nov. 2, 2023) Summary A heart-warming coming-of-age debut novel where sisters learn that even motherless daughters must grow up and become women one day. Arkansas, 1953. Nine-year-old Hazel McKay knows little girls need a mother. So, when her mother decides to leave her and her little sister, Ruthie, without any reason except she wants… Read More

Title: Forever Home by Hope Toler Dougherty Pages: 300 Genre: Christian fiction, romance Publisher: Scrivenings Press (Aug. 16, 2022) Summary With a fulfilling job and a home of her own, former foster child, Merritt Hastings, relishes her stable, respectable life. Dreaming for more is a sure way for heartache. When a contested will turns her world upside down, she must revaluate what’s important to her, what’s worth fighting for, and what’s worth… Read More

Title: The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams Pages: 336 Genre: romance, contemporary fiction Publisher: Random House (Apr. 26, 2022) Summary Is it ever too late to leave the friend-zone? Hi, my name is Bree Camden, and I’m hopelessly in love with my best friend and star quarterback Nathan Donelson (so is half of America, judging by the tabloids and how much the guy dates). The first step is admitting, right? Except, I… Read More

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Shadowcast by Crystal D. Grant, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: Shadowcast Series: The Gateway Trilogy Author: Crystal D. Grant Publisher: Quill and Flame Publishing Release Date: September 20, 2023 Genre: Fantasy Romance (Clean) He has known nothing but darkness for years. Now it’s time to let it consume him. After witnessing the brutal death of his brother at the hands of the… Read More

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Positively, Penelope by Pepper Basham hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: Positively, PenelopeSeries: Skymar #2Author: Pepper BashamPublisher: Thomas NelsonRelease Date: August 1, 2023Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance Told mostly through letters, texts, and email, this contemporary romance will charm its way into hearts as Penelope rescues a theater and discovers her true self in the process. Penelope Edgewood is practically positive in… Read More

Title: The Nice Guy by Abi Sabina Pages: 327 Genre: romance, contemporary Publisher: self-published (Apr. 20th, 2023) Summary Here’s my advice: Never fall for your boss when he is a walking red flag. After finding out that my boyfriend cheated on me, I packed my bags and moved to Sunshine Falls.  My uncle’s ready to retire, and he has always dreamed of me taking over his partnership at the animal clinic in… Read More

Title: Meet Hate by Abi Sabina Pages: 269 Genres: romance, contemporary Publisher: self-published (Jan. 19th, 2023) Summary If there’s one thing I’m sure of, it’s that I’ll do anything to prevent some suit from walking onto my family farm and buying it from us. Hayes may think he can show up at our home, fling a contract in my face, and I’ll drop to my knees and thank him for saving the… Read More

Title: Confessions to a Stranger by Danielle Grandinetti] Pages: 351 Genres: historical fiction, mystery, Christian fiction Publisher: Hearth Spot Press (Mar. 14, 2023) Summary She’s lost her future. He’s sacrificed his. Now they have a chance to reclaim it—together. Wisconsin, 1930—While fleeing for her life, Adaleigh Sirland’s rescue of a child introduces her to a family who provides her safe harbor. When her identity comes under threat of exposure, she must choose… Read More