How can we find the CCR (contemporary Christian romance) books that we’ll love to read? We live in a world where books no longer disappear and go out-of-print forever (which is a good thing!). How can we discover the CCR books that will meet or exceed our reader expectations? In a recent StoryChats @ InspyRomance […]
When the Hollywood heartthrob doesn’t get the girl + #Giveaway
If you’ve read Valerie Comer’s Her Unlikely Hero in the new Easter in Gilead series, you’ll know that her hero, Connor, wanted the role of Judas in the passion play. Connor auditions with Judas in mind, and is stunned when he’s cast in the lead role as Jesus. Connor doesn’t feel equipped to play Jesus, […]
Characters We Love To Hate + #Giveaway
I read in multiple genres, and I like reading stories that include characters who I dislike, or even hate. In a contemporary Christian Romance (CCR) I’m okay with disliking characters as long as they aren’t the hero or heroine. I don’t want to be stuck in an unlikeable character’s point of view for long periods […]
Characters who love the outdoors + #Giveaway
I love reading books where the characters spend a lot of time outdoors doing fun and cool activities. Being a sports fan, many outdoor summer sports are near the top of my love-to-read list. Cycling, swimming, hiking…the list could go on if I included everything I love about the outdoors. I love stories set at […]
Romantic Comedy Book Recommendation – Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
Happy Friday! Today I’m sharing my book recommendation for the delightful romcom, Dear Henry, Love Edith by debut author Becca Kinzer. Elizabeth, Valerie, and I had the pleasure of chatting with Becca at StoryChats @ InspyRomance in the podcast/YouTube episode #104 that dropped this morning. Here’s the Book Description: He thinks she’s an elderly widow. […]
It’s the Season for Christmas Romance Books
December is one of my favorite months of the year. The Christmas season is here, summer has arrived, our school year ends, and we move into the January holiday period. Our Christmas tree is not up yet because we’re painting our living and dining room area. This means my home is a bit chaotic at […]
Book Recommendation – Look for Me by Jan Thompson
Today I’m sharing my book recommendation for Look for Me by Inspy Romance author Jan Thompson, Book 4 in her Vacation Sweethearts series set in Key Largo, Florida. I jumped into the series at Book 4 and read the book as a standalone. But, as I was reading, some of the series story details seemed familiar. […]
The Completion of a Series + #Giveaway
Sometimes I feel like ‘the end’ are two of the most satisfying words in the English language. I realize ‘the end’ can have vastly different meanings, depending on the context. For writers, the moment of completion of a book project can bring forth a range of emotions. Joy, relief, happiness, sorrow, thankfulness, and pure exhaustion […]
Romantic Comedy Book Recommendation – Love at Second Sight by Liwen Y. Ho
Today I’m sharing my book recommendation for Liwen Y. Ho’s latest romcom CCR release, Love at Second Sight. I’ve enjoyed all the books I’ve read in Liwen’s The Fab Forties series. Here’s the Book Description for Love at Second Sight: Wooing an introvert requires patience, silence, and a comfy pair of sweatpants. Cassie As a single […]
The Inside Scoop on Seaside Proposal
Hi, I’m Julia Mitchell, and you may have read or heard about my romance story with my surfer boy hero, Sean, in Winning Julia’s Heart. Sean and I recently married, and I’d love to see my younger sister, Billie, meet the man of her dreams. Billie and I are adopted and we made a pact […]