Green Pastures By Patricia Johns + GIVE AWAY

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About the Book

Title: Green Pastures
Series: The Amish of Shepherd's Hill #1
Author: Patricia Johns
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Release Date: March 18, 2025
Genre: Amish Romance

Tabitha Schrock's return to Lancaster County shakes the foundations of her family and community. After her departure during rumspringa and a recent divorce, Tabitha faces the challenge of reintegrating into Amish society while pursuing her dream of working as a veterinarian. Meanwhile, her sister Amanda, whose own prospects were dimmed by Tabitha's leaving Shepherd's Hill, decides to seize her chance at love by pursuing a man with a shadowed past. And their youngest sister, Rose, despite her beauty and romantic hopes, faces the harsh realities of matrimony, grappling with the weight of vows made before Gott and her community. 

As the sisters navigate the intricacies of love, faith, and tradition, they are bound by their commitment to uphold their Amish way of life. But as they strive to keep their promises, how much are they willing to sacrifice to remain true to themselves and their community?

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Book Excerpt

Tabitha had left the Amish life to marry an Englischer. Everyone had warned her against him, and when

she married him, the women in Shepherd’s Hill had whispered that she might not have done it if her

mother were still alive to give her some much- needed advice, mother to daughter. Then Michael had lost

interest in her, Tabitha had told them later, and she didn’t understand why he was away from home so

much. Until her friend told her that she’d seen Michael out at a restaurant holding another woman’s hand.

And when Tabitha confronted him, he admitted it all and said he wouldn’t give the other woman up. It

was shocking. Horrifying. What could a woman do if her husband simply ran around on her? What

choices were left? Amanda couldn’t blame Tabitha for refusing to live with it, and when she divorced

him, Michael married the other woman. Insult ladled on top of injury. That was what came of marrying

the wrong man. Or, if you listened to the people in this community, that was what came of jumping the

fence and marrying an Englischer. And Amanda had to agree— if Mamm hadn’t died, everything might

have been different.

About the Author

Patricia Johns is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 50 books. She writes Amish fiction with tight communities, outspoken heroines, and the handsome, rugged men who fall in love with them. She lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband and son.

Connect with Patricia by visiting patriciajohns.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a print copy of Green Pastures!

(1) additional winner will receive a print copy of Green Pastures!

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Break My Fall By Lynn Blackburn

Break My Fall

by Lynn Blackburn

Publisher: Revell

Series: Gossamer Falls

ISBN: 9780800745370

I'm a huge fan of Lynn Blackburn's novels. I love her previous series and this one is up there with the best of them. Thankful to the author and publisher for sending me a review copy!

Summary:

She's determined to make an impact in her community. 
He's determined to make sure she lives long enough to do it.

Dr. Meredith Quinn always planned to return to Gossamer Falls to practice dentistry. Now that she's back home, she's made it a point to offer clinics to children and adults in nearby underserved areas. Unfortunately, those same areas are known to harbor drug traffickers, and Police Chief Grayson Ward suspects that local law enforcement is looking the other way.

After too many losses, Grayson has closed off his heart. But with Meredith in his life, he feels his walls crumbling, leaving him exposed and vulnerable. To keep her alive, he must keep her close, but that makes it impossible for him to retreat and rebuild. 

Will she be the one who finally helps him emerge from isolation? Or will this force of nature leave him shattered?

My Review:

If you look at any of my reviews for Lynn's books, you'll know I'm a huge fan. It continues with book two in this series, Break My Fall!

Meredith is a dentist who wears her heart on her sleeve for those in need. Occasionally, she crosses over to a town that's dangerous to help underserved families. The problem is, kids talk. Meredith hears things... and the bad guys know it! 

Meanwhile, her family of Quinns (and Shaw) rally the troops and try to keep her safe. Read this story and tell me you wouldn't want to be part of their family! They try to keep her as close as possible, but that doesn't always keep her safe.

Well, Police Chief Gray is also on the job of protecting Meredith, as well as his heart. He's lost too much in his life, and he's not going to add her to the list. Keeping her alive and at a distance are his goals. His heart apparently didn't get the memo! His history leads to him resolving to never get involved with a woman, but Meredith is a force to be reckoned with!

Whew, this story kept me up late! I didn't get to sleep before midnight a couple of times. Guess I should've started reading earlier in the evening! Lynn's stories always have me on the edge of my seat and biting my nails!

There wasn't as much faith in this story as the previous ones. Not that I'm saying there has to be a certain amount. Just not quite like the first book. Totally fine, just an observation. The ending went a bit quicker than I expected. I don't know why, but in suspense novels like this, I love a good confrontation. That's personal preference, of course. While I didn't get a confrontation, there's an explanation, which I always appreciate!

Now I wait incredibly impatiently for Mo and Bronwyn's story! I'm sure it's going to be a doozy!

About the Author:

Lynn H. Blackburn is the award-winning author of Never Fall Again, as well as the Dive Team Investigations and Defend and Protect series. She loves writing swoon-worthy Southern suspense because her childhood fantasy was to become a spy, but her grown-up reality is that she's a huge chicken and would have been caught on her first mission. She prefers to live vicariously through her characters by putting them in terrifying situations while she sits at home in her pajamas. She lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina, with her true love, Brian, and their three children. Learn more at LynnHBlackburn.com.

The Stranger at the Door By Henry O Arnold + GIVE AWAY

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Stranger at the Door by Henry O. Arnold, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! This story sounds very intriguing! Check out the excerpt below & be sure to enter the giveaway!

About the Book

Title: The Stranger at the Door
Series: The Urban Chronicles #2
Author: Henry O. Arnold
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
Release Date: March 5, 2025
Genre: Christian Thriller

When a beat-up van screeches to a stop in front of The Mercy Seat church late one night and a young woman leaps out in an effort to escape her captors, Maxwell Crane and his family jump to her rescue. But is this desperate girl the innocent victim she appears to be? 

The family’s act of kindness leads to dire consequences. When the young woman and the Crane sisters are abducted by members of a ruthless cartel out for revenge, Maxwell is yanked into yet another harsh reality of life in Hell’s Canyon. 

There are no good options. All strategies for rescue could exact a terrible price. Still haunted by the tragedy he caused the last time he took justice into his own hands, Maxwell can only cast his broken soul upon the mercy of God. He would rush into the gates of hell to save his daughters, but will he get there in time?  

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Book Excerpt

Maxwell had been thrown into a dark pit, one he had dug himself, one pregnant with emptiness, one so deep he felt it impossible to climb out. He was lost yet still present in the immediate world. He could recognize faces around him and acknowledge when they spoke, but he could not speak. He could not think of any coherent words to offer in response. He could only discern the sound of panic in other voices, the sound of grief in those around him, the sound of his own guttural drone.

In truth, it was his daughters that were truly lost. But how? They had been right there, right in front of him, within arm’s reach, within his grasp, and yet his hands and fingers could not gain purchase. He envisioned the girls reaching toward him, but he could not take hold of an arm, a shoulder, anything, and pull them to safety.

About the Author

Mr. Arnold's career as an actor/author spans over five decades with multiple stage and film credits. He has recorded over one hundred audiobooks and is the author of the Urban Chronicles suspense series and the multi-volume biblical/historical fiction series entitled The Song of Prophets and Kings (available in all formats wherever books are sold). When not writing, he can be found hiking on a trail somewhere in the world. He and his lovely wife Kay have two beautiful daughters, married to two handsome men, with three above-average grandchildren.

Connect with Mr. Arnold by visiting henryoarnold.com to follow him on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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(1) winner will receive a print copy of The Stranger at the Door & $20 Amazon Gift Card!

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Written in Secret By Crystal Caudill + GIVE AWAY

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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Written in Secret by Crystal Caudill hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I'm SO excited to dive into this story. I loved Crystal's first series and this one sounds just as wonderful. I received the book as part of the tour. Check out the book excerpt below!

About the Book

 

Title: Written in Secret 

Series: The Art of Love and Danger #1 

Author: Crystal Caudill 

Publisher: Kregel Publications 

Release Date: March 11, 2025 

Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance 

What happens when fiction becomes reality? In the corruption-infested Queen City, danger lurks in every shadow, but Lydia Pelton refuses to stay silent. She writes under a pseudonym, E. A. Dupin, crafting crime novels to exact justice and right the wrongs she sees in society. When a serial killer decides to be the sword to her pen, Lydia is confronted with the consequences of her words. Four men are dead, and the city blames her. 

With murders on the rise, Officer Abraham Hall's only lead is Lydia's fiction, and he is thrust into an investigation with the "Killer Queen of Romance." Despite his misgivings about the woman, he realizes that even with his reputation for catching elusive criminals, he needs her help. But his unexpected attraction to Lydia proves as difficult to manage as the woman herself. 

As the mystery unfolds, Abraham and Lydia race to rewrite the ending, not only for Cincinnati's citizens, but for their own hearts too.

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Book Excerpt

“I could make you the hero of my next romance novel if that’s not threat enough. Oh! And I’ll

make the heroine a criminal of the worst sort."

Abraham folded his arms. “I thought you weren’t going to use this case as story fodder."

“If you’re insinuating that I’m casting myself as the heroine, you are mistaken. I’d make a better

villain with what I put my characters through. That being said, I think it best if I take my leave,

Abraham.” Her eyes sparkled in a way that made him nervous. “I’ve just had the most brilliant

idea for an actual story.”

“I’m afraid to ask.”

“You should be.” As she rose from her seat, her demeanor sobered.

“Thank you. You’ve given me hope that I’m not beyond redemption.”

“All I’ve agreed to do is be your friend.”

“‘Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.’ You have already

proven a greater friend than many by speaking truth even when it was not welcomed.”

She nodded to take her leave, and all Abraham could do was watch her walk out the parlor door

to the kitchen. He wasn’t sure what had just happened, but he was certain this case had just taken

an interesting turn.

About the Author

Crystal Caudill is the Christy Award–winning author of “dangerously good romance,” including the Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age series. She is a stay-at-home mom and caregiver, and when she isn’t writing, Caudill can be found playing board games with her family, drinking hot tea, or reading other great books at her home outside Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

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(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Written in Secrets and a $25 Amazon gift card!

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The Nature Of Love By Toni Shiloh

the Nature of Love

by Toni Shiloh

Publisher: Bethany House

Series: Love in the Spotlight

ISBN: 9780764241529

I have been a huge fan of Toni's books, so when the third book in the series was coming out, I couldn't wait to read it. Thankfully, I was on the launch team. The author & publisher sent me the book for review.

Summary:

A doctor feeling fractured 

Dr. Erykah Kennedy, a renowned orthopedic surgeon, finds herself at a crossroads in life. At forty-one, she's achieved remarkable success in her career, yet when it comes to her love life, she feels hopeless. But when she meets Christian Gamble, a passionate wildlife conservationist, an unexpected bond forms between them despite their contrasting worlds. 

A wildlife enthusiast ready for more 

Chris has yet to find someone to share his adventures with, but as his friendship with Erykah starts to blossom, he begins falling for her in every way. When tragedy strikes and Erykah suddenly becomes guardian to her nieces, Chris helps her pick up the pieces.

Two hearts destined by nature 

With their lives turned upside down, finding their way to a lasting love while putting their faith in God may be the biggest challenge they've ever faced.

My Review:

Whew, y'all, Toni wasn't messing around in The Nature of Love!!!! She was bold in Erykah's faith journey and the prayer... gimme some church clap! 

Erykah is a gifted surgeon whom we meet in A Run at Love, which was book two in the series. She's also deeply introverted, so she hasn't made friends at work. TBH, she doesn't have any outside of work either.

We've got a sweet meet cute when Chris, a wildlife conservationist, walks into the sandwich shop Erykah is at, and then they meet again shortly thereafter! Charlie, the rescue pup, is what initially ties their lives together, but tragedy solidifies it.

So so so SO many things to love about TNoL! We get to hang out with Lamont, Nevaeh, Tuck, and Piper again. Their relationships show us a wonderful example of how the body of Christ is meant to work.

Chris isn't ashamed of his faith and boldly prays throughout the story. Piper shares Scripture with Erykah as Erykah tries to unravel this whole Christianity/salvation thing. Being a fly on the wall as she grows in understanding and watching the scales fall from her eyes had me cheering from the sidelines!

I don't know if it's the hormones of having a new grandbaby or what, but this story had me on the verge of tears for a good bit, so have tissue ready. I kept reminding myself I didn't need to cry because it's fiction.

Let me say this loud enough for the people in the back...

Go get this book NOW!

Thank you to the author & publisher for sending me the book for review. This is my personal opinion.

About the Author:

Toni Shiloh is a wife, a mom, and an award-winning Christian contemporary romance author. Her novel In Search of a Prince won the first ever Christy Amplify Award. It has also been praised by Oprah Daily, POPSUGAR, Library Journal, and Booklist, and is a Parable bestseller. A Run at Love was included in Booklist's Top 10 Romance Fiction of 2024. Her books have won the Selah Award and have been finalists for the Carol Award and the HOLT Medallion. As a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Toni loves connecting with readers and authors alike via social media. Learn more at ToniShiloh.com.