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Their Wander Canyon Wish by Allie Pleiter

Synopsis:~

Their mother needs a fresh start…Could he be what they’ve been waiting for?

Back in her hometown with her twin daughters, widow Marilyn Sofitel is set on never falling in love again. She’s sure her heart is safe spending time with Wyatt Walker as he works to fix the carousel her girls love. Everyone knows he’s handsome, charming…and trouble. But as they grow closer, might their unlikely friendship to develop into something deeper?

My take:~

I rarely read Love Inspired novels as I prefer a longer, more involved story that can usually be offered by these novella sized …

End Game by Rachel Dylan (with giveaway)

Synopsis:~

When elite members of the military are murdered on the streets of Washington, DC, FBI Special Agent Bailey Ryan and NCIS Special Agent Marco Agostini must work together to bring the perpetrator to justice. Unfortunately, all evidence points to a Navy SEAL sniper whom Bailey refuses to believe is guilty.

When Bailey and Marco start to connect the dots between the victims, including a link to a powerful defense contractor, they wonder if there’s a deeper cover-up at play. Then Bailey is targeted, and it becomes clear that someone is willing to kill to keep their dark secrets.

With …

The Last Shot by Amy Matayo

Synopsis:~

It’s the same routine every night, and country music superstar Teddy Hayes wouldn’t have it any other way.

7:00 pm: Arena doors open and fans fill the stands.
7:45 pm: Lights go out and spotlights come on.
7:46 pm: Energy from concert-goers reaches an ear-spitting crescendo.
7:47 pm: Teddy takes the stage and begins to sing.

But tonight, something is off.

It starts when a stage light malfunctions and sends sparks into the air.
It continues when his drummer stops playing and stares slack-jawed in Teddy’s direction.
It dawns on him when a fan doubles-over and a red stain …

Top Ten Tuesday: Book Cover Freebie – Spines & Text

Welcome to another Top Ten Tuesday hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today’s topic was a book cover freebie and as covers get a lot of coverage, I thought I’d talk about spines. Given the way bookstores sell books, most with spines out, they are a crucial part of a book’s appeal. I wanted to focus on spines with (mostly) text only. No headshots or buildings or logos (aside from the publisher’s). Just the use of text, colour, and title to arrest a reader’s interest. If a spine can communicate a little about the story as well, all the …

A Girl’s Guide to the Outback by Jessica Kate

Synopsis:~

How far will a girl go to win back a guy she can’t stand? This funny, sweet, and romantic story proves that opposites do attract—and that God has a sense of humor.

Samuel Payton is a passionate youth pastor in Virginia, but below the surface, he’s still recovering from the blow of a failed business and insecurities he can’t shake. His coworker, start-up expert Kimberly Foster, is brilliant, fearless, and capable, but years of personal rejection have left her defensive and longing for a family. Two people have never been more at odds—or more attracted to one another. And …

Bookchat with Rebecca Hartt

Rebecca Hartt has been penning award-winning general market romantic suspense novels for many years, but has recently turned to writing inspirational military romantic suspense, hoping to provide uplifting and encouraging stories of faith and courage. She’s sharing today about Returning to Eden, the first in her Acts of Valor series, previously written for the general market and now rewritten with love and care for a new audience. I hope you enjoy meeting Rebecca and learning about Eden and Jonah Mills, a couple affected by tragedy and heartbreak, when Jonah unexpectedly returns from the dead – so to speak – with …