Like Honey for the Bones ~ Review

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Like Honey for the Bones by Brandy Heineman, 

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Like Honey for the Bones

By Brandy Heineman

This is an interesting book. First it is split-time so we are offered two stories in different time periods. The first is set in the present day and Solveig Borja is dealing with the death of her granfather and closing out all he had in Virginia. The second story is set in 1919, and Gussie Rice is waiting for her fiancee's return from the Great War. And she is waiting for word from him, while having to deal with issues in her own home.

In both stories we are presented with two young women who are facing secrets. Secrets that have a bearing on their future. And each has a young man there waiting to offer a helping hand if they should need it.

Now I will say I did have a little bit of trouble getting into the story at first. I think it is the mood of the story - it is dark and troubled, but that is to be expected when one is facing the loss of one's beloved family member. But it is the hostility she faces from those who caused her to flee Virginia years ago that makes it difficult. And yet one offers her a glimpse of hope, even if it is hope that she can't accept at the time, but still it is offered.

Once the book got into it the story was easier to get into, so this is one of those books that persistence is worth your time. And as the storylines bring the two periods together the intrigue drew me further into the stories of these women's lives. I do love a thread of mystery weaving everything together.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book

Title: Like Honey for the Bones
Author: Brandy Heineman
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: July 24, 2023
Genre: Christian Split-time Romantic Mystery

TWO HEARTS BROKEN ALONG THE SAME JAGGED EDGE MAKE A GRISLY DISCOVERY DEEP IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY 

Present Day. Solveig Borja fled Virginia to escape the guilt of one reckless night, and once she settles the family estate, she’s Norway-bound and never looking back. Meanwhile, Kyle Benton has come seeking asylum from past sins—which Solveig shatters even as their hopeless romance blooms. But when they discover a skeleton at Rice Caverns, its century-old mystery holds startling links to the here-and-now.  

1919. The Great War is won. Gussie Rice longs for her beau's return from France, until she learns he’s confined at a stateside hospital and her closest confidant is part of the secret. Her bid for love sparks a confrontation that ricochets through time... 

Bad blood and escalating threats swirl around Solveig, and Kyle’s new life proves no haven from the old with his brother's killer trolling the shadows. As the past rears up, the cavern’s hidden places beckon with power to light their hope or to swallow them in utter darkness.

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About the Author

Brandy Heineman is a book hoarder, cat herder, and Christian author of dual timeline novels. Antique shops and digital newspaper archives top her list of happy places, and she fuels her day job in marketing and life as a novelist with endless cups of tea. Brandy has served as president of the North Georgia chapter of ACFW and lives in Metro Atlanta with her husband, Michael.

Connect with Brandy by visiting brandyheineman.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

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How Sweet It Is ~ Review

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How Sweet It Is by Andrea Christenson, 

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How Sweet It Is

Fox Family #1

By Andrea Christenson

Return to Deep Haven, Minnesota, and meet a new cast of characters who call the place home. And some long-time favorites will let you know you're where you want to be.

Robin Fox is living the life - working in a gourmet bakery in Paris until she realizes just what a lousy boss she has. She knows it's temporary when a call from home brings her back to Deep Haven to temporarily fill in at her grandparents' bakery.  In a few weeks, she'll return to Paris to recapture her dream after she finds a new job. But she's got talent and is not worried.

She wasn't worried until she was left in charge of the Fox Bakery with strict instructions from her grandmother to not change anything! What's a girl to do when things start breaking, and there aren't funds to cover the repairs? Um, there is just one option make changes and have cake! Or, in Robin's case, make the cake. And a little help from her former classmate Sammy Johnson is more than a little appreciated. She just needs to be sure her heart remembers she is heading back to Paris in six weeks.

When he comes across his former friend needing a helping hand, Sammy is more than willing to help. Since the accident two years ago that altered his life, he's been just picking up odd jobs here and there. And reconnecting with Robin is an added bonus, as are the cupcakes he's getting paid with.

How Sweet It Is is a sweet read. Sammy and Robin were never a couple in high school though they were good friends. Now 10 years later, with their lives not quite how they envisioned them, they have a chance at something more. But will long-held dreams stand in the way of a chance at happily ever after? This is a book about second chances. But how do you know what is the chance that you should pursue? This is the question both Robin and Sammy must answer for themselves. And when you have options that take you in opposite directions, which one do you pursue? I love how we are offered another visit to Deep Haven with this new series and a new cast of main characters. Welcome to a warm Midwest town, even though the setting is in winter. I mean, who doesn't want to live someplace where if not everyone, a vast majority of the residents know your name and are glad to stop and say, "Hey!" 

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book

Title: How Sweet It Is 
Series: Fox Bakery #1
Author: Andrea Christenson
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Release Date: July 18, 2023
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

Sometimes the sweetest moments in life are made from the most familiar and ordinary ingredients. 

Robin Fox is living out her dreams of working in a gourmet bakery in Paris. She thought she’d live there forever, but when her relationship with her boss sours, those dreams crumble. She finds herself back home in Deep Haven, Minnesota, caring for her grandparents’ rundown bakery while they’re away. But she vows that when they return in six weeks, she’ll trade this ordinary life for the one she left behind. 

Sammy Johnson has never gotten traction in any area of his life. This hasn’t improved in the almost two years since the accident which nearly killed him. Although his heart is still beating, it contains little passion for the life he’s living in Deep Haven. But that begins to change when he offers to help his former high school friend, Robin. 

Working together to keep Fox Bakery from going under, they find more than friendship is simmering between them. But when the six weeks are up, will Robin follow her old dreams back to the glamor of Paris or will she discover how sweet it is to be loved in Deep Haven? 

Return to Deep Haven with the Fox Family, where Robin and Sammy find that small town life isn’t ordinary after all.

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About the Author

Andrea Christenson lives in the Midwest with her husband and two daughters. When she is not busy homeschooling her girls, she loves to read anything she can get her hands on, bake bread, eat cheese, and watch Netflix—though not usually all at the same time. Andrea’s prayer is to write stories revealing God’s love.

Connect with Andrea by visiting andreachristenson.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

 

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The winner will be notified within 2 weeks of the close of the giveaway 

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The Colter Sons Series ~ Review

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first three books of the Colter Sons series by Karen Baney, 

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The Reluctant Cattleman
Colter Sons #1
By Karen Baney

All his life Sam Colter has felt like he doesn't belong and that he's a disappointment to his parents, especially his father. And when he invites EM Thatcher to the family's ranch in his father's name, he knows he's messed up. 

Ellie Mae Thatcher moved to Prescott to further her career as a newspaper journalist, and interviewing the Prescott Pioneers is on her list of articles. There's just one little problem when she contacted the Colters, she did it under her professional name EM Thatcher. She knows presenting herself as a woman will hinder her career and judging by the reception she received from Sam Colter, she was right. Soon Ellie Mae is making a name for herself, all while getting closer to Sam. 

The Reluctant Cattleman is the first book in a series that focuses on the children of Hannah and Will Colter. This book is mainly Sam's story, a story that finds him confronting the past while hoping for a future that offers him the feeling of belonging he has long sought.  The book is presented so that the reader is experiencing it through Sam and Ellie Mae's eyes. Often the same event is shared through both of their unique perspectives. This first-person presentation allows one to more fully immerse in the story and connect with the characters. There are moments of joy and grief, love and despair. Overall an excellent series starter that will make one want to read book two.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Books

Title: The Reluctant Cattleman
Series: Colter Sons #1
Author: Karen Baney
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Publisher: Desert Life Media

Release Date: August 19, 2022

A Love at First Sight Christian Historical Cowboy Romance. Coming of age story set in Prescott, Arizona in 1887. 

As Sam Colter takes on more responsibilities at the family ranch, he believes he is a disappointment to his father. He feels like the misfit of the family. When a journalist shows up to interview his mother, secrets from the past threaten his fledging sense of security. Can he overcome his fear and doubts to accept his role as a cattleman and rancher? Will he allow himself to love the woman who turned his life upside down? 

Ellie Mae Thatcher moves to Prescott to start her career as a writer. When she misleads the Colters about her identity, she hurts the man she is falling in love with. Can she win back his trust and his heart?

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Title: The Roaming Adventurer
Series: Colter Sons #2
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Release Date: October 21, 2022
Genre: Christian Historical Romance

A Shotgun Wedding, Main Character Disguise Christian Historical Cowboy Romance. Set in Prescott, Arizona Territory in 1890 – 1891.

Boisterous Boone Colter settled into his career as a surveyor when his older brother approached him to survey a route for a new railroad. When Boone hires Jack Bennett, he never expected to be forced to choose between his desire for independence and protecting Jack. Will he rise to the occasion? Can he find a way to strike a balance? 

Jaclyn “Jack” Bennett spent the last six years apprenticing as an assistant surveyor under her father. When her father asks her to give up her dreams, settle down, and get married, Jaclyn disguises herself as a man and flees to Prescott, Arizona. Except she never thought through how her choice would destroy the lives of those around her. Will she find a way to reconcile broken relationships?

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Title: The Railroad Magnate
Series: Colter Sons #3
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Genre: Christian Historical Romance

A Love at First Sight Christian Historical Cowboy Romance. Set in Prescott, Arizona Territory in 1891 – 1893.

James Colter was a successful entrepreneur and businessman in the railroad industry. As he watches his younger brothers marry and start their families, his loneliness deepens. He has everything, except the one thing he longs for the most:  a wife and family of his own. When he dances with the daughter of an older friend, was it love at first sight, or will he put his personal dream on hold again to pursue his professional aspirations? 

Keri Glassman wants to follow in her parents’ footsteps. She dreams of becoming a contract attorney. When a handsome suitor invites her on a train ride, the course of her life is rewritten. Like her mother, she wants it all, a career, a loving husband, and a family. Can she find her own way or will her desire to please her parents threaten to destroy her hope for a lasting love?

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About the Author

Karen Baney is passionate about writing stories full of flawed characters. She enjoys weaving together stories of second chances, redemption, and overcoming personal trials. As a transplant to Arizona in the late 1990s, she loves researching the state’s history and finding ways to seamlessly incorporate real history and real settings into her novels. In addition to writing and speaking, Karen works as a Software Development Manager for a Christian ministry.

Her faith plays an important role both in her life and in her writing. Karen and her husband, Jim, make their home in Gilbert, Arizona, with their two dogs, Bella and Daisy. Both Jim and Karen are active at Rock Point Church in Queen Creek, Arizona. 

Connect with Karen by visiting karenbaney.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

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Operation Find a Guy ~ Review

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Operation Find a Guy

by Amy R. Anguish, 

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Operation Find a Guy

Roadtrip Romance #3

By Amy Anguish

Skye Jones just wants to have fun and enjoy life - if she has to work she doesn't want to do anything boring or be stuck in an office. Unfortunately her father doesn't see things her way. In fact he's threatened to take her away her car if she doesn't have a full time job by summer's end. 

What's a girl to do? Take a temporary job with her sister's bridal shop, which is conviently located in another state. 

Benjamin Smith has an appointment at Happily Ever After when a fancy red sports car almost takes him and his bicycle out. Imagine his surprise when he finds the same young woman helping out in the shop where he has an appointment. 

Benjamin is everything Skye isn't looking for in a man. Starting with his job - a lawyer with a desk. And he wears bowtie! But preconceived notions are about to be turned around when Benjamin doesn't fit into the mold she placed him in.

Skye has equally baffled Benjamin with her need to have fun. But there more to her than she is presenting to those around her. And her father seems to be the driving force in why she doesn't want to be trapped in a world where THE JOB is everything even sacrificing family to achieve it.  Nope not her! 

This is cute read that has depth. The characters are all remarkably likeable, which wouldn't seem to be the case given Skye's personality. But as one gets to know Skye it all makes sense. And what better way to meet a nice guy than while working at a bridal shop. This a perfect summer release/read if you are looking for a clean contemporary Christian romance.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

Title: Operation Find a Guy
Series: Roadtrip Romance #3
Author: Amy Anguishkoi
Publisher: Scrivenings Press
Release Date: June 13, 2023
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

Skye Jones has one goal for the summer—keep her father from taking away her convertible. That’s the only reason she’s agreed to work at her sister’s bridal shop in Boulder, Colorado. It will buy her some time to figure out if there’s a non-boring job out there. Why else would she have anything to do with weddings when she has no interest in marriage? 

Benjamin Smith can’t quite figure out how he ended up a groomsman in two different weddings over the summer, but with his sister and a cousin both getting married, he’s spending a lot of time at Happily Ever After events. Falling for a blonde with no dreams of settling down wasn’t in his five-year plan, but the more he sees Skye, the more he wants to figure her out. But all she sees him as is a boring attorney and her complete opposite. 

Romance was supposed to be for Skye’s friends. But Colorado might hold more than she knew she was looking for.

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About the Author

Amy R Anguish grew up a preacher’s kid, and in spite of having lived in seven different states that are all south of the Mason Dixon line, she is not a football fan. Currently, she resides in Tennessee with her husband, daughter, and son, and usually a bossy cat or two. Amy has an English degree from Freed-Hardeman University that she intends to use to glorify God, and she wants her stories to show that while Christians face real struggles, it can still work out for good.

Connect with Amy by visiting abitofanguish.weebly.com to follow her on social media and sign up for newsletter updates.

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(2) winners will receive an ebook copy of Operation Find a Guy by Amy R. Anguish!

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JustRead Buzz Blitz Celebrating 5 Years

Welcome to the Buzz Blitz, celebrating 

5 years of buzzing about books 

with JustRead Publicity Tours!

5 book bee perks

Blog tours, bookstagram tours, reviewer tours, etc. are different varieties of book campaigns. Readers who participate in JustRead campaigns are called hosts or book bees.

Various hosting options 

Readers buzz about books in a variety of ways through blog posts (spotlights, reviews, interviews, guest posts), social media posts (bookstagram, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter), and posted reviews (Goodreads, Bookbub, and retail sites). 

 

Reader community 

Although reading is usually a solitary pursuit, enjoy a richer experience with community! Get to know fellow readers through comments, posts, and book recommendations. 

Author interaction 

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(1) winner will receive a $25 gift card 

(winner's choice of Amazon, Baker Book House, 

Christianbook, or Walmart)!

(5) additional winners will receive one print book 

from the JustRead stash and a JustRead bookmark!

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The Shifting Current ~ Review with Excerpt

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for 

The Shifting Current by Dani Pettrey, 

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The Shifting Current 

Coastal Guardians #4  

By Dani Pettrey

Logan Perry loves his job as a Special Agent with the Coast Guard's Investigative Services division. And he especially loves working with Emmy Thorton; she makes him a better investigator. And makes him want to be a better man. But the secrets from his past will forever stand in the way of any future they could have.

When Logan gets word that Colt, his grandfather, the man who raised him, has been murdered, he returns home. He needs to lay his grandfather to rest and find justice. But he won't be going alone; Emmy insists on helping him because together, nothing can stop them from getting to the truth. And she refuses to allow him to suffer such a loss alone.

The Shifting Current brings the Coastal Guardians series to a conclusion. It is interesting to finally get Logan's back story, to learn who and what shaped him into the man he is. But throughout, we get to see Emmy and Logan working together to discover not who but why someone decided to kill Colt. And as they get closer to answers, danger comes ever closer. Overall this was a good book, it is a novella, so it is just under 200 pages and a relatively quick read. The action keeps the story moving while maintaining the tension of wondering, "What's next?" The fact that we've gotten glimpses of Logan and Emmy's rather complicated relationship throughout the series makes this the "cherry on top," where their romance is concerned. And to best enjoy this book, you should probably read the first three books in the series first, but it is doable even if you pick this up first; it's just like skipping to the end of the book (only in this case, it would be the series).

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book

Title: The Shifting Current 

Series: Coastal Guardians novella 

Author: Dani Pettrey 

Publisher: Gracie & Johnny Inc. 

Release Date: May 2, 2023 

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

An elusive killer. A false identity. A deadly maze of lies.

When Coast Guard Investigative Service Special Agent LOGAN PERRY’s beloved grandfather is murdered, Logan races to his hometown of Cauldron Creek, New Mexico to investigate the murder. His teammate and friend, EMMY THORTON, insists on joining him. Not a good idea—not when he loves her, but carries a secret that he knows will tear them apart. 

Emmy knows Logan will pursue the investigation no matter the cost, and she won’t let the man she loves plunge into a dangerous situation alone. She needs to be at his side, even if he believes friendship is her only reason for joining him. 

What looks like a robbery gone wrong rapidly shifts, drawing Emmy and Logan into a dizzying maze where nothing is as it appears. Every lead slips through their fingers as threats against them grow deadlier at each turn. Having only each other to rely on, their love for one another deepens, but will they live long enough to admit their attraction to each other? 

They’re in the killer’s sights. One wrong move puts their future together and their lives on the line.

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Excerpt

Em was a natural. He knew she’d be. She took to everything so easily, her easygoing

nature just adapting. He loved her so. The lyrics for “I Lived” by OneRepublic tracked through

his mind, especially the part about hoping the person found love and that it hurt so bad. Hurt in

a good way. It was the strangest dichotomy, but he understood it. He ached for her.

“Now we’re going to have to go through a narrow stretch along the trail. Just go slow.”

“Where exactly are we headed?”

“There’s an outcropping on the far ledge. We’ll tie up the horses and head out on the

boulder. Sitting there, away from any man-made lights, you can see a gazillion stars.”

“A gazillion, huh?” She laughed. “Oh.” Her voice went up an octave. “I see what you

mean about the trail narrowing.

“You’ll be good. Just let Wrangler do his thing. The horses have walked this trail so many

times over the years, it’s second nature to them.”

Em stared down at what was visible of the steep drop-off in the moonlight. It had to be

well over a hundred-foot drop.

“Easy now,” Logan said. “Nice and slow. You’ve got this. Just trust your mount—he

knows what he’s doing.”

A noise like the crack of a whip sounded a millisecond before the rock by Em’s head

shattered.

Wrangler reared back, and Logan’s heart lodged in his throat. Em.

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About the Author

Publishers Weekly, #1 Parable, #1 Amazon, ECPA, and CBA bestselling author, Dani Pettrey has sold nearly 800,000 copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance. Her novels stand out for their wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likable characters (Publishers Weekly), gripping storyline[s], (RT Book Reviews), and sizzling undercurrent of romance (USA Today). She researches murder and mayhem from her home in Maryland.

Connect with Dani by visiting danipettrey.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a "The Best is Yet to Come" mug, 

gourmet roasted coffee from NYC, 

and the full Coastal Guardian series 

including The Shifting Current in paperback!

(1) winner will receive a "The Best is Yet to Come" notebook, 

gel pens, and a paperback copy of The Killing Tide!

(1) winner will receive a "The Best is Yet to Come" vintage sign 

and a paperback copy of The Crushing Depths!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. 

The full tour schedule is linked below. 

The giveaway began at midnight May 5, 2023, and lasts 

through 11:59 PM EST on May 12, 2023. 

The winner will be notified within 2 weeks of the close of the giveaway 

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Expired Hope ~ Review

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for 

Expired Hope 

by Megan Besing and Lisa Phillips

Expired Hope
Last Chance Fire and Rescue #2
By Megan Besing and Lisa Phillips

Macon James feels he has to prove himself to everyone in Last Chance County. After messing up as a teen, he knows it will be an uphill battle, especially when he hears that some people were against his hiring as Fire Chief. Worse, his crew is in disarray, and it isn't getting better. Can he figure out how to be the chief his station needs before they lose someone else? 

Natalie Atkinson's life is in rebuild mode. First, her Army career was over after she didn't see the signs of a soldier in distress. Then she had to deal with a patient who turned into a stalker. And now, she has to evaluate the fire crew that just rescued her from a burning building. Could things get any worse?

Unfortunately for both Macon and Natalie, things are about to get even more complicated. And they just might need what the other has to offer if they hope to heal from the past and do what they need to, to move on. But there are some lines, such as admitting to past failings, that are just difficult to cross. And vulnerability is something neither does well, ever.

Expired Hope is the second book in the Last Chance Fire and Rescue series and it takes up shortly after the conclusion of Expired Return. But there are a few months between the two books - enough time for things at the station to get even more problematic than they had been. So there is a bit of unknown that is referred to as the story progresses, helping to explain the tensions that all are feeling. I find it interesting that Natalie is as much in need of her own services as Macon and the other members of his crew. 

As hope of improvement seems an empty dream or promise, a crisis just might be what they all need. But how do you plan an event to draw people together without widening the chasm that has driven them apart before they ever got a chance to come together? 

This was a page-turner that did keep me up way too late (as in no sleep at all), but it was so worth it. The story moved at a good pace and definitely threw in some unexpected twists so that one could not determine just who was a threat. I would recommend this book to fans of romantic suspense. This book can be read and enjoyed as a standalone title, but it would read better if you read Expired Return first. But no matter how you read the book (or series), this one will draw you in from the opening scene!

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

 

About the Book

Title: Expired Hope 

Series: Last Chance Fire and Rescue #2 

Authors: Megan Besing & Lisa Phillips 

Publisher: Sunrise Publishing 

Release Date: April 25, 2023 

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

She battled every fire she ever faced.

He’s risking everything for the chance to belong. 

Veteran and therapist Natalie Atkinson watched her Army career explode in her face. All she ever wanted was to help people carry their burdens. Seeking a new future in Last Chance County doesn’t start so well when she’s the one being rescued from a client’s burning house. To make matters worse, now she’s stuck evaluating the truck and rescue squads for the fire department. When the chief overhears why she left her last job, she’s determined to prove to him and her boss that she’s still the right therapist to assess his crew. 

No matter if success takes everything she’s got. 

 Fire Chief Macon James is the right man for the job. He doesn’t need a therapist interfering with the running of his crew or putting his position in jeopardy when a counselor is what tore his family apart. He’s got to get his firefighters to be a team, and he can do it without Natalie’s help. After an explosion destroys her car, it quickly becomes clear she might need him as much as everyone thinks he needs her. If these two stubborn hearts will surrender, they could have everything they want. 

Or it could all go down in flames.

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About the Authors

Lisa Phillips is a USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author of over 50 books that span Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense line, independently published series romantic suspense, and thriller novels. She’s discovered a penchant for high-stakes stories of mayhem and disaster where you can find made-for-each-other love that always ends in happily ever after.

Lisa is a British ex-pat who grew up an hour outside of London and attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, where she met her husband. He’s from California, but nobody’s perfect. It wasn’t until her Bible College graduation that she figured out she was a writer (someone told her). As a worship leader for Calvary Chapel churches in her local area, Lisa has discovered a love for mentoring new ministry members and youth worship musicians.

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Despite adoring happily-ever-afters, Megan Besing didn’t unlock a love for reading until her mid-twenties, which quickly expanded into writing. Her stories have won many awards, but her most cherished achievements are being a wife and mother. She lives in a pocket-size Indiana town, centered around extended family. She’s always planning a road trip with a view, yet her favorite place may just be on her front porch drinking tea.

Connect with Megan by visiting meganbesing.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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