My Book Review Was Featured!

I got to do a book review of Jennie Hansen's new romantic suspense, Don't Say a Word, and it was featured in Meridian Magazine today!

Here's the back copy:

After a four-year engagement, Cassie James’s plans for the future come crashing down when her relationship abruptly ends. She needs to regain her balance, and her parents’ ranch in Montana provides the perfect escape. But respite is the last thing she finds. While camping near the Bitterroot Forest, a strange sound leads Cassie to make a startling discovery: a young child, abandoned in the wilderness. She acts on instinct, taking him home to the ranch with her. But she has no idea that by doing so, she will be forced to engage in a fight for his life—and her own.

With the help of Deputy Parker Grafton, Cassie works to uncover the mystery behind the boy’s origins. The pair is drawn closer together each step of the investigation as they follow a bizarre trail of clues. But when a series of dangerous accidents begins to plague the family ranch, Cassie and Parker realize that an unknown assailant is closing in. They have to run. In a game of cat and mouse spanning the country, Cassie and Parker will stop at nothing to protect what’s become most important to them: the child in their care—and each other.

I think this is one of Jennie's best books. The tension ratchets up with every chapter as Cassie works to protect the young boy she found wandering in a remote area of the mountains alone. Parker is in law enforcement and he tries to help her, but the more time they spend together, the more he realizes that his feelings for her are growing stronger. But when attempts are made on Cassie's life, their personal and professional lives get even more complicated. 

You can read the rest of my review HERE

Get your copy of the book HERE

Christmas Shopping--Have You Started?

 

Usually by this time of year I'm close to finishing my Christmas shopping. (Yes, I'm one of THOSE people.) With my illness, I am woefully behind. I did make some great headway today, though. (And I had a lot of fun! Retail therapy is the best, haha!) I had heard reports about there being supply chain issues and was worried that might affect the gifts I had wanted to give, so I was extra motivated!

Since I can't really go out very much yet, I was limited to online shopping. As I browsed, the things I was trying to buy seemed to be in stock and I was happy. But then when I got to some bigger items, there were shipping delays and some items out of stock. Thankfully, I did manage to find most of what I wanted, but two of my items won't be arriving until the end of November! I am so glad I started early!

What kind of Christmas shopper are you? Do you finish early? Or wait until December?

Free Suspense Book Today!

Need some toe-curling suspense? If you know me, you know Stephanie Black books are as far as I can go with suspense stuff.  Yes, it's true, I read her books with the lights on because I'm a scaredy-cat and can't handle much suspense. But her stories are so good I can't resist them! She's in a Twisted Fate collection of three suspense novels (the other two authors are Gregg Luke and Traci Abramson), and believe me, there are plenty of chills and thrills for you. And the collection is free today! Perfect for Halloween.

 

Get your free copy HERE 

Here's the back copy:

Prepare for thrills and chills as three acclaimed authors unite in Twisted Fate, a spine-tingling collection of stories.

Hunted by Traci Hunter Abramson The cabin in the woods holds horrifying secrets, and young Reagan has simply seen too much. She knows her abusive stepfather will stop at nothing to silence her and quickly realizes that escape into the murky forest is her only hope of survival . . . But who will believe her unbelievable tales?

The Death House by Gregg Luke Even those who know its real name call it the Death House. But the abandoned mansion, site of a grisly murder a century ago, beckons Adam. And when the force of his obsession drives him to embark on a late night investigation of the property, he is horrified by what he discovers. Something deadly lurks inside, and nobody in its path is safe.

Haunting Reminders by Stephanie Black Returning to her small hometown in Massachusetts, Jamie has had years to get over her broken engagement. But when her former fiancé and his wife become the victims of a vicious stalker, all eyes turn to Jamie. When childish pranks escalate into a horrifying display of maliciousness, Jamie is desperate to clear her name even as the attention of the perpetrator turns toward her.

Authors Off the Page is BACK!

The new episode of Authors Off the Page is out! 

In this one, we play a Halloween "Would You Rather" game and talk about all our favorite Halloween traditions, movies, costumes, and more! Jennifer and Becky also read an excerpt from their brand-new books. You won't want to miss this one!

You can listen to the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, Pandora, or you can click HERE

And I'd love to know your answers to the Would You Rather questions. They were fun ones!

Freebie Friday for Spooky Romance Fans!

Do you love spooky romances? It's definitely the season for it! The All Hallows' Eve novella collection is free today with six romantic and spooky stories!

Get your free copy here

Here's the back copy:

Another addition to the popular Timeless Romance Anthology series. ALL HALLOWS' EVE is not to be missed. Romance, thrills & chills. Need we say more?

In Sarah M. Eden’s mysterious novella OF GHOSTS AND GARDENS, if Enid Pryce has one downfall, it’s that she talks to the ghost in her garden, which doesn’t make her too popular among society’s elite. In fact, she returns to her home in Wales after a Season in Bath with not one offer of marriage. Deeming herself a failure at the nearly-spinster age of nineteen, she is pleasantly surprised when an English gentleman shows up in her garden, apparently intent on finding out more about the ghost. Burke Kennard, grandson of an English marquess, quickly becomes utterly charmed by the young Welsh woman, but the ghost in the garden is more likely to push them apart than pull them together.

In Annette Lyon’s enthralling story IT’S YOU, when Charlie and Anna both see the ghost of Nanny Mae, they think they’re losing their minds. Anna tries to find out more about the ghost and uncovers a decades’ old family secret. One that separated two people in love. Now, the ghost of Nanny Mae must set her wrongs to right. As Charlie and Anna explore the past, and the truth of what happened, they discover that the mistakes of the past might lead to love of the future.

In SOPHIA’S CURSE, a suspenseful novella by Heather B. Moore, Joan grows up in an abbey in France, believing that she is an orphan. A chance encounter with the foreboding owner of a neighboring estate, alters everything she’s understood about her parents. She discovers she’s an integral part of changing a decades-old curse, and that her life, as well as the handsome and intriguing Simon Rousseau’s life, are both in danger unless she makes an enormous sacrifice that will change the course of her dreams.

In Lisa Mangum’s haunting story THE SIRENS’ SONG, we meet recently widowed Oliver, the lead physician on a luxury cruise liner traveling to Greece. He hopes that the change of scenery will help ease his grief over his deceased wife, Cate. After falling overboard, though, he is captured by a siren and taken to a mystical island. Through the sirens' song, Oliver is able to relive his memories of Cate—both the good and the bad—as long as he gives away his memories of her. But can he sacrifice his best memory in exchange for one last chance to say good-bye?

In Jordan McCollum’s thrilling novella THE MAN OF HER DREAMS, homicide detective Alexandra Steen dreams about real murders before they happen, seeing the crime through the eyes of the killers. But the dreams never contain enough clues to save the victim before it's too late. Then one dream ends before a murder occurs—in a place she knows. She finds herself racing against time to prevent the deadly act, only to discover that the intended victim is a man she thought she’d never see again. Seven years might have passed since her breakup with Nick, but the years haven’t changed her feelings for him. Now, she must convince Nick that her dreams are real and find a way to prevent his death.

In Elana Johnson’s chilling story THE GHOST OF MILLHOUSE MANSION, Naomi knows her crush on Colt Jennings is unreasonable. When he invites her to his reclusive mansion to restore an old wooden rocking horse, Naomi can’t resist accepting the job. The more time Naomi spends touring his home, the more interested she becomes in Colt. Until she sees a man in the library who vanishes into thin air. She thinks she’s losing her mind until Colt tells her about the ghosts he’s been seeing for years.

Freebie Friday for Cowboy Romance Fans!

Liz Isaacson's inspirational cowboy romance, Brush Creek Cowboy, is free today! Looks like a good one to grab with a nice warm blanket and snuggle in for the weekend!

Get your copy here

Here's the back copy:

Go up the canyon to Brush Creek Ranch, where a community of retired rodeo cowboys are looking for love...

He's a cowboy raising his son alone. She's a widow with a chocolate obsession. Can Brush Creek cowboy Walker get over his losses and fears in order to build a future with Tess?

Former rodeo champion and cowboy Walker Thompson trains horses at Brush Creek Horse Ranch, where he lives a simple life in his cabin with his ten-year-old son, Michael.

He's worked with Tess Wagner, a widow who came to Brush Creek to escape the turmoil of her life to give her seven-year-old son, Graham, a slower pace of life. Together, they run a cotton candy stand at the town's Heritage Festival every fall, and Walker gets up the nerve to ask Tess to dinner.

Neither of them wants to inflict more sorrow and suffering on the other than they've already endured. So when Tess confesses that her breast cancer has flared up again, Walker backs off. Way off.

He'll have to decide if he'd rather spend even a short time with Tess and Graham than not have them in his life at all. Tess wants to feel God's love and power, but she'll have to discover and accept God's will in order to find her happy ending. Can Walker and Tess make a family with their sons, the horses, and a lot of chocolate?

Would You Go On This Vacation?

 

I saw this tweet and thought, that is the perfect vacation for me! Obviously, I couldn't bring my entire TBR pile, but I've been making a dent in it while I'm recovering and it's a little more manageable. I love the idea of going to dinner and having people to discuss the books with. Doesn't that sound like so much fun?

If you went on a vacation like this, would you choose cabin or beach? It's so hard to choose!