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Formerly branded the Small Town Shenanigans series by Penny Zeller , the renamed Love in Cloverdale Falls series shows you what a zany small town can offer when senior citizens function as investigators and there is a rogue newspaper photographer who is prepared to capture the worst of the embarrassing moments for the paper. Crazy for Christmas fits right into the wild shenanigans through a contrast of extremes, raising the question of what love can look like when meeting in the middle. It's a great way to prepare for the holiday season by considering whether it's possible to be too zealous and how that can affect others. Book Synopsis She's a walking Christmas catastrophe. He's a by-the-rules cop. Can they find true love this holiday season? Juniper Swenson loves Christmas and can’t wait to experience her favorite holiday in her new town of Cloverdale Falls. It’s her love for Christmas that lands Juniper in trouble with the law in the early weeks of November for havi...

For Christian women feeling stuck and wondering how to move ahead with healing,  Transformed for Life by Dr. Katherine Lanning is a 9-step process based on a biblical foundation that may offer encouragement, especially when covered within discipleship groups. Taking on a biographical tone, the teachings and concepts in this curriculum can be applied to a myriad of circumstances. It's a hope-filled journey that seeks God's care and guidance with support from an occupational therapist. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : references to alcohol addiction; self-forgiveness; as this book is more of a workbook, some content may come across as repetitive, but this would be mitigated in reading it spaced apart Book Synopsis In a world filled with messages about self-improvement, wellness, and becoming your best self, it can be difficult to know what true healing and transf...

After meeting Zachery in an earlier Christmas in Garland series book, readers will be thrilled to know that we finally get his story, and what a turn of events it is for him! Come, All Ye Faithful by A.M. Heath is a book that invites readers into discussions around spiritual discernment and deeper truths about the Christian walk, making it relevant for any time of the year. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis He’s exactly her type … unfortunately. Rosalynd Cawthorn moved away to escape the shame of who she once was. She’s determined not to fall back into old habits, but her new job at the Cheery Inn brings her face-to-face with the last thing she needs: temptation. Zackery Baker has left his womanizing days behind him. Sidelined with a shoulder injury, the NFL player is spending December at the Cheery Inn with his son. Intrigued by the new manager, he suddenly has two things on his...

Releasing on November 10, 2026, Unexpectedly Falling for Us by Elizabeth Trent  captures the remnants of the autumn season by wrapping itself around readers like a warm sweater. This fourth book in the Us series shares grace and truth, packaged together in loving guidance from friends and family. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis One fake relationship. Two guarded hearts. Real feelings neither planned for. Sariah I should have stayed out of his world. Jackson West is charming, handsome, and has the kind of reputation I know better than to trust. But when one unexpected moment turns into a fake relationship to quiet curious family members, pretending becomes more complicated than either of us expected. The more time I spend with him, the harder it is to ignore the man behind the image. He’s patient, steady, and the kind of man who makes me wonder if God might still have somethi...

It's a little sad to bid farewell to the  A Healing Kind of Love series by Ella Marie , but I'm thankful that a bonus book was added for fans wanting to see more of Enzo's daughter. Gianna definitely steals the show and she's a pure delight in The One She Loves , all grown up and pursuing graduate education. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis As the youngest of five successful siblings, Hollywood was Nico’s chance to finally prove he could make a name for himself. But when everything he’s worked for comes crashing down, he’s forced to return to Bedford—the town where he left behind a colossal mess. Seeing Gianna on his very first day home brings every regret rushing back. Once his first love, she’s now a painful reminder that while failure kept landing on his plate, success kept filling hers. With the two of them now working side by side at his dad’s café, burying th...

After reading some of the Gilded Age books by Grace Hitchcock , I'm delighted that I've been able to finish the Best Laid Plans series , set in the Regency era. To Win a Wager is a thrilling conclusion to the adventures that a tightknit group of ladies share, with equally devout men alongside them. Taking us to the Scottish Highlands, we get to learn about clan life and clandestine activities through Tess and Jamie's tale. Many thanks to Kregel Publications for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis A Regency-era enemies-to-lovers romance set in the magnificent Scottish Isles Tess Hale has always been taught to fend for herself, but she never needed to until the night bounty hunters come knocking. It's 1813 in Great Britain, and Tess's best laid plans crumble when her father sends her alone in the dead of night to an island cottage to escape them. She finds herself in a world of warring clans sh...

Whenever I fill out online questionnaires, I always gravitate toward the mountains over the beach. However, based on the stories that  Amanda Tero Matthews has developed for the Sweethearts on Everwild series , I could be persuaded to spend more time on the island. Flip-Flops and Family Friends is the second Sweethearts book, and its alliteration is as catchy as the characters we get to meet in Sara and Spencer. There is lots of time to read the earlier books as this doesn't release until February 26, 2027, meaning you can escape to the island during winter! Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Spending a family vacation together might give Spencer a chance to earn Sara's trust, but six years of resentment won't disappear overnight. Sara Trapani almost lost her brother in a car accident because of Spencer Quinn. So, when Spencer shows up for their family vacation, she...

It's apt that I get to read a book about the Reformation during the month of October! In fact, Reading the Reformation by Zachary Purvis offers an even broader appreciation for this anniversary month beyond Reformation Day by highlighting the countless individuals involved in this significant Christian movement. Many thanks to Baker Academic , Brazos Press , and NetGalley for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis During the Reformation, theologians wrote, colleagues annotated, scribes recorded, and printers toiled, bringing Protestant doctrine and practice to life and transforming European society. Demonstrating the benefit of integrating histories of culture and scholarship with historical theology, this book invites readers to view the Reformation and its writings with fresh eyes. Instead of focusing solely on the printing press as an agent of change, Reading the Reformation recalls the forgotten methods o...

As one of my favourite series that I've read over the past year,  The Reluctant Romantics series  keeps knocking it out of the park with each new release. The Marriage Goal by Morgan Taylor Giesbrecht is a book you'll want to enjoy with Christmas around the corner, filled with plenty of literature-infused banter and heartwarming moments along the way. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis To love and to cherish, until death or visa fraud do us part. Juliet: Taking a job as the Caldwell Chargers' new legal counsel was a calculated risk of pros and cons. Pro: it’s a prestigious position at my age. Con: I’m stuck working with my older brother’s best friend—the man who broke my teenage heart eight years ago. I’ve spent years avoiding Myles Delavan, and now he’s everywhere. The flirty goalie with gorgeous hair is a tempting distraction I can’t afford. Right up there with my med...

This is it! Anytime by Kristina Welch  is the third book in the Mayberry University series where we get to encounter students with a heart for Jesus and a passion to serve Him wherever He calls them. In this opposites attract new adult romance, we meet Janie and Mav who are like day and night in their personalities and temperaments in every way, except in their love for God. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of:  While Anytime could be read as a standalone, this is a heads up that there is a lot of terminology that is dependent on the previous books, especially around the university itself with all of the lingo and the nicknames for the characters. A man's shirt is also removed and there is talk of skimpy clothing. Book Synopsis Rigid productivity queen,  meet prank-loving chaos monger. Can he wait for God to lead the way? Can she stop trying to map it all out...

Readers looking for a book that asks questions about the origin of the world and its intended culmination will find much to ruminate on in The Echoes of Eden by R.J. Stevens . It is a philosophical and theological treat to think through the Christian worldview in this ordered and sequential analysis that moves from Genesis to Revelation.  Ideal for personal study or group study, there is a devotional component to this book that allows readers to dive into the material more deeply. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Please note that the author of this work has the same name as another author of romance novels, but are two different people. Book Synopsis "Before you were born, the Echoes of Eden were calling your name." In an age where truth feels negotiable, goodness subjective, and purpose self-constructed, we still sense a quiet longing for a world that was once whole and coherent. The...

This is a book I've been awaiting since last year, so I am grateful to finally know how the series ends! An Accusing at the Old Bailey by Erica Vetsch is the third Of Cloaks and Daggers book, and it lives up to its series name. Combining the legal and scientific professions, there is much to keep readers hooked as secrets are unraveled and precedents are set. Many thanks to Kregel Publications for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of:  SA Book Synopsis Sir Bertrand Thorndike is on another mission—this one in the scientific community. But when a simple game of espionage becomes a murder investigation and Bertie's friend Rhynwick Davies is the accused, Bertie enlists the help of his pseudo-fiancée Philippa Cashel to spare Rhynwick from the gallows. Together, they delve into poisons, passions, and peril. With the true killer still on the loose, Bertie must balance proving Rhynwick's innocence ...

As soon as I saw the premise for All the Suspects on Campus by Heather Day Gilbert , I knew that I had to read the first book in the Christie Club Mystery series . And what a delight this book is with the characters brimming to life with their own quirks and a plot that takes you all over the place! It doesn't release until January 26, 2027, but I'm certain that there will be much fanfare leading up until that time and beyond for mystery aficionados. Many thanks to Harlequin Books and NetGalley for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : This book is published under the Love Inspired Trade imprint; however, there is little faith content included. There is also a brief reference to the metaphysical. Book Synopsis A secret library. A murdered colleague. Can professor Jo Blue Oliver use her love of Agatha Christie to solve a case? Jo Blue Oliver, an outspoken English professor at a small West Virgin...

It can be easy to think that we just need the right ingredients, meals, and diet plans that will suddenly transform our bodies. However, Jesus Ate Carbs by Abbie Frye probes deeper beyond a physical transformation to a spiritual one that invites God into every aspect of our lives. Obviously not limited to carbs (and acknowledging that allergies exist), this book is one that makes us probe a little deeper about why we eat, what needing to eat says about our relationship with our Creator, and how we can eat in alignment with His original design for it. Many thanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : heavy reliance on Ruth Haley Barton; theology around sentence of “God reveres us and is in awe of us ” (pg. 130); contemplative spirituality practices; direct messages from God to the author, such as “God told me that He has me in the ministry of reconciliation” (pg. 180)...

Church abuse is tackled head-on in this Christian fiction book, so if that is an experience you want to read more about, Meredith Resce does her best to accurately portrays its prevalence and its impact on congregants in My Achy Broken Heart . This is a standalone story, but if you've read Meredith's previous books in the Trinity Lakes Romance series , you'll enjoy seeing her other characters again. Book Synopsis How quickly things can change. Last week Lucy was full of joy and hope, having finally met a Christian man who seemed to be crazy about her. One minute, she is full of heady passion and hope that a proposal is imminent—the next she is coming to terms with being alone, pregnant, and not understanding where he’s gone. Her ‘dream’ man has turned into a nightmare, hiding behind his status as a worship pastor in a large church and his influential parents, denying he’s ever had anything to do with Lucy. And she’s fully aware that she’s stepped way outside her own moral ...

Reading books like this make me realize just how much I have to learn about accessibility and what can look like to encounter challenges in navigating an able-bodied world. I appreciate that Meredith Resce brings Arianne's disability to life in a gracious and encouraging manner as we meet her in Over the Rainbow , the eighth book in the Trinity Lakes Romance series . Book Synopsis What a difference a year makes. Last year, Arianne Rayne was playing college basketball and looking forward to a permanent future with her boyfriend. This year, she is learning to live with disability. After walking away from an accident he’d caused by reckless driving, her boyfriend walked away from her. The uncertainty of how life would look now that she had lost mobility was enough for him to break the relationship, and her heart. Coming to Trinity Lakes to live with her stable, unflappable grandparents is hope for a new beginning and a chance to heal her heart. Away from her parents’ cloistered, cott...

In terms of being one of the best theological books that I've had the honour of reading this year, Persecuted for My Name by S.E. Wang and Timothy Keller is one that I will recommend for any Christian who wants to better understand how to live under persecution. It is timely and timeless, bringing together ascension theology and a theology of persecution into a way of life that makes sense of suffering for believers. Many thanks to Intervarsity Press and NetGalley for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis What can the persecuted church teach us about walking faithfully with Jesus in our broken world? Persecuted for My Name offers insight and guidance from those who have walked the difficult path of faithfulness under severe persecution. Sixth-generation Chinese Christian S. E. Wang and the late Timothy Keller (1950–2023) reflect on the inevitability, challenges, and opportunities of persecution for all Chri...

After reading Daring Mr. Darcy by Carolyn Miller and Meredith Resce, I thought I'd read the books by Meredith Resce in the Trinity Lakes Romance series . The Ocean Between Us is her first one in the series and book two overall, offering a taste of Australia (and Canada!) within the state of Washington. Book Synopsis Alanah, has set off on a trip of a lifetime. Her best friend from high school, Sasha Kennedy, has invited her to Trinity Lakes, Washington State, to be part of her wedding party. South Australia to Trinity Lakes is literally the other side of the world, so Alanah has a full schedule of adventure planned while she’s away. A summer camp counselor; a trip to Canada; sightseeing in New York and Boston; and avoiding Sasha’s twin-brother, Caleb. But a silly accident puts Sasha out of commission for all the planned adventures, and Caleb is sent to retrieve his former high school sweetheart from the airport. Eleven years should be enough time to have cooled the love Alanah a...