Saturday, October 24, 2026

Book Review: The Heiress and the Woodsman by Christine Hill Suntz

About the Book:


Charlotte Carruthers must find her brother. Joshua Robertson needs the funds to free his. On the road into the Canadian wilderness, they become reluctant allies in a race to save their siblings before brewing rebellion tears the colony apart.

Canada, 1837
. Charlotte is determined to hold onto her family’s crumbling estate—the last vestige of their former place in Toronto society before her mother’s death and her father’s financial ruin. But when her missing brother Simon is suspected of aiding a political rebellion, Charlotte heads north to find him before his impulsive decisions ruin what’s left of their family’s standing and break her ailing father’s heart.

Joshua has worked tirelessly to carve a home from the wilderness for the younger brother he was forced to leave behind, only to learn his first harvest is nearly worthless and his brother has been sold into an indenture Joshua can’t afford to redeem. When a stranger offers him work tracking down a settler in the bush, he’s desperate enough to agree.

Nothing has prepared Charlotte for the challenges of surviving the wilderness. When Joshua comes to her aid, she offers to pay him for guidance through the bush. Though he knows a spoiled city girl will slow him down, he can’t refuse the money. As Charlotte and Joshua face the dangers of travel through rough terrain, admiration and friendship grow, even as class divides and hidden truths complicate their bond. But when they are caught in the crossfire of rebellion, they must decide if the futures they’ve fought for are truly their hearts’ desire—or if something unexpected awaits.


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My Thoughts:

I enjoyed reading The Heiress and the Woodsman by Christine Hill Suntz. I related to Charlotte’s struggle to deal with internal and external pressure, her desire to hold everything together, and the drama of family loyalties pulling in opposite directions. Enter Joshua, a protective woodsman with his own family struggles, who makes Charlotte feel safe and cared for. Their relationship blossomed beautifully. The ending was wonderfully satisfying without feeling cheesy or predictable.

The Heiress and the Woodsman shared characters with Christine Hill Suntz’s previous novel, The Lawyer and the Laundress. The cameos tied in neatly, but The Heiress and the Woodsman makes a fine standalone book for those who have not read the prior story. Recommended for readers who enjoy historical fiction focusing on personal struggles and romantic relationships. Four stars!



Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from the author or publisher. My review reflects my honest opinion.

Friday, October 23, 2026

Author Interview: The Heartfelt Formula by Leslie Kirby DeVooght

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About the Book

The Heartfelt Formula

Title: The Heartfelt Formula 
Author:
Leslie Kirby DeVooght 
Publisher:
Lanier Price Publishing 
Release Date:
October 22, 2026 
Genre:
Contemporary Romance/Women's Fiction/Romantic Comedy

After another breakup, Atlanta attorney Hope Elliot decides to stop waiting for her happily-ever-after and write it herself. Inspired by her beloved Christmas romance movies, Hope crafts The Heartfelt Formula: a foolproof plan including snowball fights, cookie baking, and a perfectly timed first kiss. 

Trading the big city for coastal Georgia, Hope sets out to find her small-town soulmate. But the actors in her carefully plotted scenes keep shuffling—especially when Brennan Taylor, her ambitious co-counsel continues to fill in for Cole Walker, the carefree furniture maker, who Hope cast as her hero. 

Between courtroom drama, a mismatched leading man, and a mistletoe mishap, Hope must decide if she’ll trust her formula or accept a plot twist that might leave her all alone, or perhaps, with the happiest ending of all. 

 A faith-filled romantic comedy for anyone who believes love, like Christmas, can still surprise you.

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Book Excerpt


“I have an idea.” I snatched the remote from Lottie and stopped the movie. “I’m going to fall in love, and this time it will work out perfectly.”

“Does this mean we’re not finishing the movie?”

“Not at all.” I leapt off the couch and ran to my room. After grabbing supplies from my desk, I hurried back and dropped onto the couch. “Here, you can help.” I tossed Lottie a pen and notebook.

“What am I supposed to do with these?”

“Take notes.”

“On the movie?”

“Precisely. Why has it taken me so long to figure this out? It’s brilliant.”

“I’m glad you’ve found this brilliant solution, but slow down and explain exactly what we’re doing.” Lottie opened the notebook.

“We’re going to study this movie, and maybe one or two more, and figure out the formula.”

“The formula?”

“The formula to fall in love with the perfect man and live a wonderful life.” At the top of the first page, I wrote The Heartfelt Formula and underlined it.

“Hope, I don’t think—”

“I’ve been going about this relationship thing the wrong way. Leaving it up to chance.”

Lottie scrunched her brows. “Or faith?”

“I have faith.”

“Good. I was getting worried.” Lottie doodled a string of hearts across the page.

“Faith that God gave me these movies to develop this plan.”

Lottie stopped drawing and tapped the pen against her chin. “I don’t think that’s how faith works.”

“Nothing wrong with giving faith a little help. Besides, this feels like divine intervention.”

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About the Author

PW Best-Selling Author Leslie Kirby DeVooght writes women’s fiction inspired by romcoms, coastal Georgia, and fried okra! While Leslie and her family live in Jacksonville, Florida, they often visit her hometown of St. Simons Island, Georgia, where she loves to go for long walks on the beach. A graduate of Florida Southern College and Mercer Law School, Leslie is always revising her life from prosecutor to judge to PTA president to author of happily-ever-afters.

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Author Interview


Q: What inspired you to write The Heartfelt Formula? 

Leslie: One of my writing friends, Kimberly Duffy, suggested I write a story where the girl tries to use the formula from Hallmark Christmas movies to find romance. She said she couldn’t do it because she’d try to give someone cholera, but it was the perfect platform for my voice. I was in the middle of another project, but I couldn’t let go of the idea.
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Q: How long did it take to write this story? 

Leslie: I started planning the first draft of this book in 2020. It was so long ago that I don’t remember how long it actually took, but it usually takes me about eight weeks for a first draft. When I finished revising and editing it, I entered it in the ACFW Genesis contest and the book was a semi-finalist in 2022. Originally, the story was told in third person, but in 2024, I decided to re-write it in first person and see how it sounded. Without telling anyone, I entered the newly revised story in the ACFW Genesis Contest, and this time it won. From there, I revised it two more times and sent it to the line editor in July 2026.
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Q: Do you have a favorite quote from The Heartfelt Formula?

Leslie: Here are two I like: 
“Faith is about trusting God when you can’t see the happily ever after.” 
“A starry-eyed girl once told me, ‘there can never be too much Christmas’.”
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Q: Do you have any special Christmas traditions? 

Leslie: My extended family owns a tree farm on the South Georgia coast with house that is over 200 years old. We grow our own Christmas trees, and we cut them down each year. I love this time together.
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Q:  When did you first know you wanted to be an author? 

Leslie: While I’ve always loved writing and tried to write fiction books in high school. I don’t think I really knew I wanted to be an author until about 15 years ago when I wrote my first book.
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Q: Would you share something about yourself that most readers wouldn’t know? 

Leslie: My first position out of law school was as an Assistant District Attorney, and my main focus was crimes against women and children. Hope, the main character in The Heartfelt Formula, has a similar job, and one of the main subplots involves the sad consequences of domestic violence that I witnessed first hand in my work.
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Q: What are you currently reading? 

Leslie: First Comes Marriage…Then Comes Murder by Donna Mumma (not my normal genre, but Donna and I were in a writing workshop years ago at the Florida Christian Writers Conference, and I’ve been dying to read one of her books. The covers are fantastic.) I’m also reading A Very Bavarian Christmas by Katie M. Reid.
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Q: What is an upcoming fiction release are you looking forward to? 

Leslie: Like so many, the 9th volume of The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion.
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Q: What is your favorite hobby? 

Leslie: Travel, it doesn’t really matter where. I love checking out new towns, museums, restaurants, hotels, hiking trails, historic houses… all of it. I love a long walk in a city, on a mountain trail, or along the seashore. Whether man-made or in nature, I love seeing all of God’s creation.

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Book Spotlight: The Stand-In by Kit Hawthorne

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The Stand-In

Title: The Stand-In 
Author:
Kit Hawthorne 
Publisher:
Highsmith Books 
Release Date:
October 13, 2026 
Genre:
Contemporary Romance

He reinvented himself. Now the truth could cost him everything. 

For years, Halverson Ramsay Ford cultivated a reputation for brilliance and reckless arrogance. But after a devastating accident leaves him with a permanent limp, the notorious biotech genius disappears from public view…and emerges as a very different man. 

Intelligent, sensitive, and scarred by a past betrayal, librarian Tamryn Page has no interest in falling for a charming billionaire—especially one with Hal’s history. Yet the man she comes to know is thoughtful, vulnerable, and kind, with a love of history and literature to match her own. 

But the relationship is built on a lie. And when the truth comes to light, it threatens to destroy not only the future of Hal’s company, but the trust of the only woman who has ever truly seen him. 

Now Hal must choose whether to step out from behind the identity he created—or lose the woman he loves forever.  

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Book Excerpt


Resting her head against Hal’s perfect chest, Tamryn felt absolutely content. With one hand he was stroking her back, softly and slowly, while the other rested on the fashionably worn denim that covered his own shapely thigh.

She edged her pinky finger toward his, and suddenly they were holding hands. His heart thumped against her cheek.

Then he asked, “Is this our first date?”

She lifted her head. In his eyes was something sweet and yearning, shy and unsure, far more attractive than masterful confidence. Incredible as it seemed, the great Halverson Ramsay Ford was nervous.

“What?”

He swallowed. “Is this our first date? Because if it is, then I’d be out of line if I kissed you. But maybe the day at the coffee shop was our first date, and maybe the day I took you to lunch was our second date, in which case this would be our third date, and a kiss might be on the table.”

It was all she could do to keep her voice steady. “We can’t count the coffee shop. A date by definition is prearranged, and we ran into each other by accident.”

She expected a witty comeback, but he only said, “Okay”—humbly, as if accepting a polite rejection.

“But as far as kissing goes,” she said, “we don’t need to be bound by a strict timeline.”

“Really?” he said. “Well…how about…now?”

About the Author

Kit Hawthorne

A lifelong resident of the American South, Kit Hawthorne lives on a Texas farm that’s been in her husband’s family for two centuries. She used to play in a Celtic folk band, and the only sport she understands is Highland games.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Book Spotlight: To Win a Wager by Grace Hitchcock

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To Win a Wager

Title: To Win a Wager 
Series:
Best Laid Plans #3 
Author:
Grace Hitchcock 
Publisher: Kregel Publications 
Release Date:
October 20, 2026 
Genre:
Regency Romance

A Regency-era enemies-to-lovers romance set in the magnificent Scottish Isles 

Tess Hale has always been taught to fend for herself, but she never needed to until the night bounty hunters come knocking. It's 1813 in Great Britain, and Tess's best laid plans crumble when her father sends her alone in the dead of night to an island cottage to escape them. She finds herself in a world of warring clans she didn't know existed. 

After a decade as a spy separated from his clan, Jamie Malcom has a duty to fulfill as next in line as chief—but his absence means he must earn his people's loyalty. He pursues a treasure stolen from his clan long ago, and it leads him straight to Tess. 

As Tess grapples with her past, Jamie vows to protect her future—but lies revealed shatter the trust they had been building. For purposes beyond themselves, they are thrust into a marriage neither of them wanted . . . at first.

In the finale to the Best Laid Plans series, Grace Hitchcock invites readers to the sweeping Highlands and beautiful Scottish Isles with a romance guaranteed to delight.

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Excerpt


They needed to stay hidden. They also needed shelter, a fire, and time for her to rest and calm down. At last, the desired island came into view, the uninhabited one nearest Dornoch. Being a future chief had required him to memorize maps of the hundreds of islands surrounding Scotland.

His shoulders burned from rowing, thanks to the lack of wind. He could only imagine how she was feeling. She had not given up her oar until an hour ago, when the shaking had begun. She was quite strong for a lady . . . though in his upbringing and in his line of work, he had not spent much time with them apart from his sisters and a few childhood friends. His work for the Crown was dark—t oo dark for any woman, even one from the clans.

Jamie’s clan dwelled on a remote isle off the port of John o’ Groats. Balls, where ladies were present, were only for Christmastide, when the clan leaders gathered. The only reason to attend such balls would be to procure a lady’s hand whose family wished for a title and were willing to pay for the privilege. Jamie did not wish to procure a lady’s hand, at least, not until he became chief, at the very earliest.

No. He would not marry for many years if he had any choice in the matter. He had become accustomed to working alone, making hard choices alone, and he had done a great many things that had earned him dangerous enemies. Those enemies would not hesitate to use his bride against him or to harm her as punishment. Perhaps after the war was over, when all settled down, he could allow himself the comfort of sharing his life with a bride and securing an heir for the next generation. For now, he wanted only to guard his own back while he earned the clan’s respect after years of being away.

He glanced down at Tess, still unsure if the path he was headed down was the Lord’s will, or simply himself believing that circumstances were indicative of the Lord’s direction. It was difficult to tell. He wished he could have packed his Bible on his person so he could seek an answer once they landed.

His faith was all so new to him, but he had a longing to follow the Word of God now etched in his very soul. But it was nearly impossible to completely disregard his desire to be accepted by his clan again. Just because Jamie knew his worth in Christ did not mean the wish for approval from the clan was necessarily kept at bay.

He did feel the twinge of guilt that while yes, he was aiding Tess, he was doing it for himself, for the alliance, for his seven half sisters. For the entire people who depended on Jamie to preserve peace. It required him to ignore the growing turmoil in his belly.

I can still fulfill my side of the bargain of keeping her safe even while helping the clan. Surely, once she understands what’s at stake, she will agree that this is the best course of action. I’m not just doing it for myself.

Promising children of warring clans in marriage to bring peace was an old practice. He himself had been raised with duty on his shoulders since he could walk. He knew his time to marry could well come sooner than he’d like, given his grandfather’s health was the reason for this trip. His best friend, Hugh, on the other hand, was not aware of his impending nuptials to Tess. Yet. He will accept it when he finds out. He was always tenderhearted even while training for the guard. He never wished harm on anyone. And he’s mentioned quite a few times of wanting a large family as a boy. A marriage could give him that.

A marriage would mean children. But now that Jamie was getting to know the lady, her marriage to one of his clansmen did not sit well with him. It’s not as if I could claim her, not with the danger I would bring to a marriage. Nay, Hugh is the safer option than Philanderer Evander. I simply must convince Hugh that this is the right thing to do for our clan.

He and his cousins knew the duty of securing peace for the clans for the next fifty years and more was their responsibility. Mayhap all would be well and Tess would fall in love with Hugh and they would hopefully be blessed with children to continue the peace. It had never been a burden to know the future . . . until now. If Hugh refused though? Jamie could not imagine the gentle yet fiery lady beside him wed to his first cousin. Evander was Jamie’s opposite in every way.

More in This Series

To Catch a Coronet


About the Author

Grace Hitchcock

Grace Hitchcock is the award-winning author of the Best Laid Plans series and other historical novels and novellas. She holds a master's degree in creative writing and a bachelor of arts in English with a minor in history. She lives near New Orleans with her husband, sons, and daughter. Connect with her online at gracehitchcock.com.


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Friday, October 16, 2026

Book Spotlight: My Story, God's Glory by Taylor Turner

 


RELIGION / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth / Biography

Date Published: September 8, 2026
Publisher: Clay Bridges Press

This is a testimony of faith: real, tested, questioned, and ultimately transformed.

In this deeply personal journey, Taylor Turner shares her walk with God through seasons that challenged everything she thought she knew about faith. With honesty and vulnerability, she invites readers into her story, revealing what it truly means to trust God—not only in moments of joy, but in times when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, and beyond control.

Her faith was never perfect.
It was questioned.
It was stretched.
At times, it felt fragile.

This book is for real people who wrestle with doubt, who carry questions, and who have experienced seasons where belief does not come easily. It is for anyone who has ever wondered where God is in the middle of their story.

Though not a story of perfect faith, My Story, God's Glory is a story of growing faith. Page by page, one truth becomes clear: a relationship with God is not formed in comfort, but in surrender—shaped in the very moments that test us most.

Inspired by the call of Jesus in Mark 16:15 to “go into all the world and proclaim the gospel,” this story is shared to declare what God has done and to point others back to Him.

If you are searching, struggling, or longing for something deeper, this book will remind you that God is nearer than you think—and that your story is not finished.

Because even when faith feels weak, God remains faithful. 

 


Excerpt


I want to begin this final chapter by making something very clear: nothing in my story is because of me. Everything I have walked through, every moment I survived, every piece of healing I experienced, none of it came from my own strength. It all came from God.

I am not special. Everyone has a story. Everyone carries pain, heartbreak, and struggles. But my prayer is that by sharing mine, the strong moments and the weak ones, you are pushed toward Christ. Not gently, but with urgency. Because we do not have time to waste.

Let me say that again:

We do not have time to waste.

I need God every single day. I am deeply grateful for how faithful He has been to me, even in moments when my faith in Him was weak. This chapter is my attempt to share the things God has revealed to me through years of pain, grief, healing, and restoration. My hope is that this book and especially this chapter draws you closer to Him.

That is why we share our testimonies.

Jesus said in Luke 8:39 (ESV): “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.”

That is exactly what I am doing here.

And I hope it inspires you to tell your story too. Let’s start with faith.

Faith

Faith is a simple word, but it becomes far more complex when we have to live it out. It is easy to say we believe in something, but real faith is revealed when life becomes difficult.

The Bible says in Jeremiah 17:7–8:

But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.

When Alvin had his accident, my faith was not deeply rooted in Christ. I believed in God, yes, but belief alone is not the same as knowing Him. When hard things happened, fear took over. Every time bad news came, I crumbled because my trust was not fully planted in Him. Faith does not come simply from saying you believe in Jesus. It grows through relationship.

A relationship means communication. It means knowing someone, deeply understanding their character, their goodness, their mercy. I did not truly know those things about God yet. I did not understand how deeply He loved me or how much He desired to give me life abundantly. That is why everything felt like it was falling apart.

But when your roots are planted in Christ, storms may come, and you may sway, but you do not collapse. You know the Highest King is with you. Nothing can stand against Him. So, if you want your faith to grow, it begins with something very simple.

Open your Bible.




About the Author

 

Taylor Turner is a wife, mom of three, and a high school science teacher with over 12 years of experience, based in Midland, Texas. She serves at Hope Alive Church and is passionate about helping families grow closer to Christ and to one another.

God has called her to create faith-based resources for the home, including Bible studies, books, and journals for all ages. She is the author of From Manger to Messiah, a family Advent study designed to help parents lead their children in Scripture and meaningful conversations about Jesus.

Taylor believes faith is meant to be lived out daily in the home. She understands the challenges parents face and encourages them that it doesn’t have to be perfect—just intentional.

Through her writing and her brand, “I Noah Mom LLC,” she shares her testimony and practical ways to live out faith. Her mission is to help families build strong foundations and walk closely with God together

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Book Spotlight: The Glades by Angela Hunt

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About the Book

The Glades

Title: The Glades 
Author:
Angela Hunt 
Publisher:
Hunt Haven Press 
Release Date: October 13, 2026 
Genre:
Suspense Thriller

When Katherine Armstrong arranges a birthday weekend on her husband's private island in the Everglades, she plans for everything: the guest list, the menu, the flowers, the careful distance between herself and the dark water beyond the dock. 

She does not plan for the storm. 

By nightfall, the power is gone, the mainland is unreachable, and something in the mangrove shadows has begun to move. Katherine has spent years building a life that looks flawless from the outside. Now, with her children beside her and the water on every side, she will have to decide what that life was actually worth. 

Sixty years earlier, a World War II veteran named Conrad Boone made a decision on these same waters — one that seemed containable, even necessary, at the time. He passed the consequence of that decision to his family. They learned to live with it. And the island learned to keep its secrets. 

Until the storm.  

The Glades moves between a Florida that no longer exists and a Florida that is drowning in its own inheritance, between a man who thought he could manage what he'd done and a woman who never knew there was anything to manage. What lives beneath the water has been patient for sixty years. 

It will not be patient much longer.  

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Excerpt


Connie nodded toward the bull croc on the sand. “That’s Romeo.”

The Nile was thirty-six years old—two years younger than Micco—but twice his length. He lay motionless in the sun, his jaw open, his hide the color of old bark. Patient. Aware of everything.

“The females are Crimson, Clover, and Buttercup.”

Micco turned. “Whatever possessed you to name them—”

“Songs,” Connie said. “Top of the charts back then.”

Micco gripped the railing of the feeding platform. When he gave it a shake, the railing wobbled. “How often do you replace this?”

“Every seven or eight years.” Connie kept his attention on Romeo. “Never lean on it. The wood swells and screws come loose. That railing is the only thing keeping you out of that water.” He paused. “But it’s not the only thing you have to maintain.”

He pointed toward the lagoon’s retaining wall, walking Micco through its construction and maintenance as he’d rehearsed it a hundred times. The mangrove roots that burrowed into the concrete and had to be cut back, the patching that followed. The inlet that clogged after heavy rains—even a fraction over six inches, and you rode out here, no matter the weather, no matter the hour, because a blockage could back the water up fast. A flooded lagoon was not a problem you solved in hindsight.

“You can’t underestimate ‘em,” Connie said. “They’re smart. I’ve seen ‘em balance sticks on the end of their snouts to lure herons—that’s downright cunning. I’ve also seen ‘em work together to herd fish. Romeo might be the smartest of the lot, and he gets bored.”

About the Author


Angela Hunt

Christy-Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who have learned to expect the unexpected in novels from this versatile author. With nearly six million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 160 works ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to novels and nonfiction.

Now that her two children are grown, Angie and her husband live in Florida with Very Big Dogs (a direct result of watching Sandlot too many times). This affinity for mastiffs has not been without its rewards--one of their dogs was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly as the second-largest canine in America. Their dog received this dubious honor after an all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan for the dog and the Hunts, complete with VIP air travel and a stretch limo in which they toured New York City. Afterward, the dog gave out paw-tographs at the airport. 

When she's not home writing, Angie often travels to teach writing workshops at schools and writers' conferences. And to talk about her dogs, of course. 

Readers may visit her web site at www.angelahuntbooks.com.


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