Happy Sunday! February has flown by, and in a few days we move into one of my favorite months of the year. March leads us into autumn (fall) in Australia. The weather will cool, and the leaves will start falling in either late March or April. March is my birthday month, and we’re also celebrating Inspy Romance’s birthday with our Birthday Bash giveaway through March 16.
We launched our Birthday Bash Giveaway on Valentine’s Day. Every comment made on our blog posts from February 14 through March 16 is an entry in the giveaway. This year we have 7 paperback bundles (USA), 7 ebook bundles, an international bundle (readers outside USA) and a fabulous Grand Prize that includes paperbacks and a tote, bookmark, sticker, notepad, pen, PLUS an Inspy Romance sweatshirt, journal, book sleeve, mug, and fuzzy socks!
If you’re an international reader, please complete the Google Form to register for the International Paperback Giveaway.
Please note: Readers with USA mailing addresses do not need to complete the Google form.
Winners this Week
Narelle Atkins’ winner is Angeline!
Amy Anguish’s winner is Akemi Furuyama!
Valerie Comer’s winners are Babbling Becky and Pam K!
If you’re a winner, you should have received an email from the author in charge of the giveaway. If not, please email us at: prizes at inspyromance dot com.
Congratulations!
Specials this Week
Elizabeth Maddrey’s Operation Romance box set is 99c through February 26.
Valerie Comer’s first Urban Farm Fresh Romance box set is 99¢ through February 28.
Reader Gathering
Did you know Inspy Romance hosts a Christian Romance Reader Gathering group on Facebook? Valerie Comer is our host this week, so come on over… but don’t forget to answer the questions for admittance!
StoryChats @ InspyRomance
Story Chats releases an all-new episode every Friday. This week on Episode 111, Elizabeth, Valerie, and Narelle talk about CCR set in Alabama and Tennessee. You won’t want to miss it!
Listen to our fun show on your favorite podcasting app, through the player on our podcast tab, or watch us on YouTube! Wherever you listen or watch, please be sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!
Last Week on Inspy Romance
On Monday, Angela Ruth Strong shared Third Ring’s a Charm
On Tuesday, Emily Conrad asked What Should I Read Next? A Quiz for Personalized Recommendations
On Wednesday, Valerie Comer discussed What Goes Around, Comes Around
On Thursday, Julie Carobini asked What’s Your Excuse? + #Giveaway
On Friday, Deb Kastner talked about Riding the Waves
On Saturday, Jan Thompson shared I Love Libraries! (#NationalLibraryLoversMonth)
Next Week on Inspy Romance
Monday: Merrillee Whren
Tuesday: Teresa Tysinger
Wednesday: Carolyn Miller
Thursday: Jaycee Weaver
Friday: Tabitha Bouldin
Saturday: Laurie Larsen
New Releases
February 2023
Her Unlikely Hero (Easter in Gilead 1) by Valerie Comer
Winning His Trust by Toni Shiloh
Love Delivered collection by Amy R Anguish and other authors
Muskoka Hearts by Carolyn Miller
Never Find Another You (Trinity Lakes Romance 1) by Narelle Atkins
Melody’s Resolve (The Village of Hope 3) by Merrillee Whren
March 2023
Her Billionaire Benefactor (Easter in Gilead 2) by Elizabeth Maddrey
His Runaway Crush (Easter in Gilead 3) by Heather Gray
A complete list of Inspy Romance books by our authors is always available on our BOOKS tab. Find our audiobooks and our thank-you gifts for newsletter subscribers there as well!
A fun loving Aussie girl at heart, Narelle Atkins was born and raised on the beautiful northern beaches in Sydney, Australia. She has settled in Canberra with her husband and children. A lifelong romance reader, she found the perfect genre to write when she discovered inspirational romance. Narelle's contemporary stories of faith and romance are set in Australia and international locations.
Another wonderful week of reading.
Hi Mary, yes, there’s always reading at Inspy Romance, including blog posts and books! Thanks for commenting. :)
Happy Sunday, Narelle! This mom loves March. By two oldest sons both have birthdays in March. Even though not Irish, I enjoy the folklore of St. Patrick’s Day. In SW Michigan we have been blessed with a mild winter – the last ice storm passed us due to being close to the shores of Lake Michigan; but I always look forward to the first official day of Spring.
As an avid follower of Inspy Romance I love reading the Birthday Bash blogs and readers’ comments. On Thursdays I volunteer in my granddaughter’s 3. grade class. I have been teaching the class some German. Last Thursday we learned school vocabulary. The teacher has the class divided into continents. Since in my travels I have visited schools in Germany, Switzerland and Japan, I shared how schools around the world start at different times and are different. I mentioned that in the southern hemisphere – Australia and Africa it is fall. Best wishes as you approach fall and your March birthday.
Hi Renate, March is a good birthday month (I am biased, lol). I’m glad your winter has been mild, and your volunteer teaching sounds so fun. Interestingly, I recently learned another difference – we start our seasons on the first of the month rather than mid-month. I remember it being too cold when I was a child to swim at the beach in March, whereas it’s now not unusual for March weather here to be warmer than December weather. Thanks for your birthday wishes. 😊
I think you have one of the most put together blogs. I love the organization. I love the Sunday preview of the week to come. I love the way your blog has a ‘soft’ touch to it. Keep up the good work.
Hi Audrey, We appreciate your feedback. There’s a lot of volunteer activity and teamwork behind the scenes that keeps the blog running smoothly. The Sunday posts are fun to put together. Thanks for commenting. 😊
I have really enjoyed this edition. I like seeing who will be on here next week. I love that the books are Christian based.
Hi Bonnie, We are one of the very few Christian fiction blogs that posts daily. If you wanted to read every book listed on our Books Page (the list was started 9 years ago), you’d be reading for a very long time! It’s fun to know who’s blogging next week. Thanks for commenting. 😊
I need to check out the new books! My grandson’s birthday is March 6 and he will be turning 7. It’s hard for me to believe he will be 7.
Hi Lori, Happy Birthday to your grandson – they grow up too fast! There’s a variety of new books to choose from. Thanks for commenting. 😊
Happy Sunday to you all!
I love hearing about the seasons I different parts of the world. Fall/Autumn is my favourite season, here in the UK we’re coming into spring, it’s bright but stilly chilly where I am with snowdrops out and a few daffodils appearing too.
Hi Ruthie, I love spring, especially when all the bulbs start blooming. Very pretty. I’m looking forward to cooler autumn weather. Thanks for commenting. 😊
So many great books being given away, and so many great books coming out!!! It’s a great month for readers!!
Hi Trudy, I think every month could be considered a great month for readers at Inspy Romance! (I know I’m biased, lol) It’s rare for a month to pass without one of our authors releasing a book. Happy reading and thanks for commenting. 😊
Happy Sunday!! I love Australia. When my son attended the Ohio State University in the agricultural college, he had the opportunity to go to Australia to study for a semester. He didn’t even apply. I was so disappointed. I think I obviously wanted it more than he did. Then my daughter-in-law’s brother spent some time in Australia scuba diving and traveling. He also worked in Antarctica for awhile.
Have a great week! ❤
Hi Bonnie, I can understand your disappointment that your son turned down an opportunity to study in Australia. There’s plenty of scuba diving and travel opportunities here in a range of geographical settings, including our winter ski season. I’d love to see Antarctica. During summer we have flight tours from Australia that fly over Antarctica. Thanks for commenting. 😊
Happy Birthday, Inspy!
Hi Andrea, thank you! 😊
Happy Sunday! I love reading all the author posts here on Inspy, thank you all for doing this. You all have a great Sunday and a Great week.
Hi Alicia, You’re very welcome, and we’re glad you’re enjoying our posts. It’s easy to sign up and receive the daily blog posts via email. Thanks for commenting. 😊
Happy Sunday we didn’t have church today the church service got cancelled because of the snow this last week my sibblings only had school Tuesday then the rest of the week it got cancelled because of snow it was almost melted yesterday but last night it snowed again and it’s supposed to snow More tonight so school probably will be cancelled tomorrow. today my baby niece was born so now I have 3 nieces and 3 nephews and my sister is due in October with a baby.
Hi Kendra, Congratulations on the birth of your niece. An exciting year for your family! Snow days are something I’ve never experienced in Australia. It’s rare for snow to stay on the ground where I live for more than a few hours. Last winter we had sleet but no snow. Thanks for commenting. 😊
Happy Sunday!
Hi bn100, thank you! 😊
Can’t believe the seasons are changing yet again, but we’ve been having more wind lately. I guess it’s time to make the most of it.
Yay for birthday months! :)
Hi Priscila, I don’t mind a cool breeze in summer, but I’m not looking forward to the icy winter winds when there’s snow on the nearby mountains. Thanks for commenting. 😊
Congratulations to the winners. Happy birthday month. Thank you for such a fabulous giveaway. Thanks for sharing. God bless you.
Hi Debra, thank you. The giveaway months are always fun. 😊
I love the list of books coming out soon on the weekly Sunday wrap up!
Hi Melynda, It’s good to see which books are releasing soon. Thanks for commenting. 😊
In my part of Ohio, March is often a gray, rainy, and cold month. Although, this year February has been really nice so I’m curious to see what March will bring.
Hi Jessica, I hope you’ll have nice March weather. Thanks for commenting. 😊
Thanks for the sneak peek into this weeks’ posts. All the posts here are enjoyable to read, but I keep forgetting to come back each day.
Hi Martha, It’s fun to see who’s posting next week. There’s also an option in WordPress to receive the daily blog posts via email. I find those emails helpful. Thanks for commenting. 😊
I have to say while last week was hot we haven’t had as hot a summer as sometimes. it started late and has been quite wet. I am hoping Autumn doesn’t come too early.
(Last week 40 today 20)
Hi Jenny, I don’t mind if autumn arrives early. By the end of April, the cold weather is usually here to stay for the winter. Rain is good (as long as there’s not too much). Thanks for commenting. 😊
Happy Sunday! Congratulations to the winners!
Hi Angeline, thank you! 😊
Happy Sunday!
Hi Sarah, thank you! 😊
Great giveaway packages, thanks for the chance to win!
Hi Megan, You’re very welcome. 😊
So many great stories!!!!
Hi Natalya, yes! It’s hard to choose what to read next, lol. Thanks for commenting. 😊