Series: Checking Out Love #1
Author: Sarah Monzon
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction, RomCom
Source: Library
My Review:
An Overdue Match had my attention from the first line. The humor drew me in. This is the first book in the Checking Out Love series by Sarah Monzon.
Series: Trinket Sisters #1
Author: Kristi Ann Hunter
Publisher: Oholiab Creations
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance,
Source: Own
My Review:
Pixels and Paint is Kristi Ann Hunter's first contemporary romance and I am here for it! She also writes historical fiction with humor.
Author: Asheritah Ciuciu
Publisher: Moody Publisheres
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-help,
Source: Moody Publishers
My Review:
Delighting in Jesus is the first book I have read by Asheritah Ciuciu, but it will not be my last. It is one of those books that touches you so profoundly that it is hard to find the right words to write a review, but I am going to do my best.
Series: Only Magic in the Building #1
Author: Emma St. Clair
Publisher: Create if Writing, LLC
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom,
Source: Own
My Review:
I am starting to think Emma St. Clair could write anything and I would enjoy it. The Serendipity is the first book in a multi-author series Only Magic in the Building. I am not normally a "magic" person, but, again, Emma St. Clair, plus the fact that it wasn't talking animals, or flying people, it was more teleportation and enjoying the story for what it is.
Series: Hidden Bay #1
Author: Elizabeth Goddard
Publisher: Revell
Genre: Suspense, Christian Fiction, Contemporary
Source: Author Provided
My Review:
Storm Warning is the first book in Elizabeth Goddard's newest series, Hidden Bay.
"Now a stranger held her life in his hands."
Author: Dana K. White
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-help, Christian Living
Source: Front Gate Media
My Review:
Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House is the first book I have read by Dana White. After reading her book, I want more people to hear about her, especially if you struggle with keeping a clean house.
Series: Rhapsody of Grace #2
Author: Milla Holt
Publisher: Reinbok Limited
Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction
Source: JustReads Publicity
My Review:
Small Town Harmony is the second book in Milla Holt's Rhapsody of Grace series The series follows three brothers and is best read in order.
Series: Muir Harbor #3
Author: Melissa Tagg
Publisher: Lakespur Press
Genre: Christian Fiction,
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Mystery, Christian Fiction,
Source: Library
My Review:
Wedding at Sea by Melissa Tagg is a dramatic conclusion to the series. Happy sigh. I reiterate what I said in my review of A Seaside Wonder: read the books in order! Do not read this book without reading the first two or you will get major spoilers, and you do not want this series spoiled. It is so enchanting.
Series: Muir Harbor #2
Author: Melissa Tagg
Publisher: Lakespur Press
Genre: Christian Fiction, mystery, Contemporary Romance
Source: Own
My Review:
A Seaside Wonder overlaps just a little bit with Autumn by the Sea, but now it is Indi's perspective. Details the reader didn't even know they needed are revealed, immediately engaging the reader. I highly recommend reading this series in order. You will get huge spoilers by reading it out of order.
Series: Muir Harbor #1
Author: Melissa Tagg
Publisher: Lakespur Press
Genre: Christian Fiction,
Source: Library
My Review:
Autumn by the Sea is the first book in the Muir Harbor series. The series needs to be read in order as each book builds upon the previous one.
Series: Sewing in SoCal #2
Author: Sarah Monzon
Publisher: Radiant Publishers
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction,
Source: Own
My Review:
Jocelyn is the second book in the Sewing in SoCal series by Sarah Monzon. While each book can be read as a stand-alone novel, I recommend reading them in order as the friends are in each book and you will get minor spoilers to the earlier books.
Author: John Baillie
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Genre: Nonfiction, Devotional Classic, Prayer,
Source: Library
My Review:
I can see why John Baillie's A Diary of Private Prayer is a devotional classic. I want to say the book is simply a book of prayers, but there is nothing simple about them.
Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is: New-to-Me Authors I Discovered in 2024. I read 77 new-to-me-authors last year, so I will try to narrow it down to 10! Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today.
Top Ten Tuesday: Binge-worthy new-to-me authors from 2024:
Series: Amish ABCs
Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
Publisher: Kensington Publishers
Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish, Contemporary Romance
Source: Author Provided
My Review:
I was thrilled that I didn't have to wait long after reading A is for Amish before starting B is for Bonnet. I highly recommend reading the series in order to avoid spoilers.
Series: Amish ABCs
Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish,
Source: Library
My Review:
What I love about Shelley Shepard Gray's books is that you are immediately drawn into the story. There are not long descriptions or introductions. A is for Amish is about four siblings thinking about becoming Amish.
Author: Holly + Glenn Packiam
Publisher: NavPress
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-Help, Christian Living
Source: Own
My Review:
I was not far into reading The Intentional Year when I realized I needed to own this book. It is one to sit with, ponder, and savor.
Author: Pepper Basham
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Expected Publication: April 8, 2025
Genre: Christian Fiction, RomCom, Contemporary Romance
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
I adored Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham. It had everything I look for in a contemporary romance, plus more.
Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The New Loneliness by Cindi McMenamin hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Title: The New Loneliness: Nurturing Meaningful Connections When You Feel Isolated
Author: Cindi McMenamin
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Release Date: January 7, 2025
Genre: Christian Personal Growth
Series: Holly #1
Author: C. C. Warrens
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Thriller, Christian Fiction, Contemporary, Suspense
Source: Own
My Review:
I first read Criss Cross 5 years ago. Back then I was not doing full reviews. I wanted to reread it because it is one of my favorite books/series. And, I wanted to experience it again.
Series: Holidays in Hadley Springs #1
Author: Tasha Hackett
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance,
Source: Author Provided ecopy
My Review:
Waiting for Gilbert is the first book I have read by Tasha Hackett, but it will not be the last. I was in the middle of reading this book when I knew I would want to reread it. I am not a huge re-reader, but I want a physical copy for my keeper shelf!
