Friday, February 14, 2025

Book Spotlight: Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go To Funerals by Sharon Mondragon

Grandma Ruth Doesn't Go to Funerals JustRead Takeover + Review Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go To Funerals by Sharon Mondragon hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book


Title: Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go To Funerals
Author: Sharon Mondragon
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: February 11, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Something is brewing in Raeburne's Ferry, Georgia--and it's not sweet tea.

In a small town where gossip flows, bedridden Mary Ruth McCready reigns supreme, doling out wisdom and meddling in everyone's business with a fervor that would make a matchmaker blush. When her best friend has her world rocked by a scandalous revelation from her dying husband, Mary Ruth kicks into high gear, commandeering the help of her favorite granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth, in tracking down the truth. Finding clues in funeral condolence cards and decades-old gossip dredged up at the Blue Moon Beauty Emporium, the two stir up trouble faster than you can say "pecan pie." 

But just when things are starting to look up, a blast from the past waltzes in with an outrageous claim. But as Grandma Ruth always says when things get tough, "God is too big." With him, nothing is impossible--even bringing long-held secrets to light. Grandma Ruth and Sarah just might have to ruffle a whole mess of feathers to do it.

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Excerpt


Grandma Ruth doesn’t go to funerals.

It’s not that she gets squeamish or weak-kneed at the sight of a friend or relative laid out. She takes an avid interest in every detail of the deceased, from the tie they put on third cousin twice removed Billy Ray to how Harriet Tilson’s hair turned out. Nor is it that she lacks respect for those who have gone on to glory before her. Grandma Ruth is the kind of person to whom you do not criticize your mother. And it’s not that she prefers to stay at home and watch Jeopardy! Instead. Grandma Ruth is bedridden—has been for the past three years. Much as she would like to, Grandma Ruth isn’t going anywhere.

I am Sarah Elizabeth, Grandma Ruth’s favorite granddaughter. Being her favorite is a dubious honor. It means I’m her favorite to go to the store and buy birthday cards, visit her shut-in friends, and, you guessed it, attend funerals in her place.

Looking back, I realize I’ve been training for funeral duty for quite a while. When I was ten, she taught me how to make macaroni and cheese from scratch to take by the home of the bereaved for the reception. By the time I was eleven, I had learned to write a tasteful and heartfelt condolence note. I attended my first funeral at twelve. (Grandma Ruth wanted to take me sooner, but Mama put her foot down and prevailed for once.) Now that I’m twenty-four, Grandma Ruth considers me not only fully qualified but socially obligated to take her place since she can’t get out anymore. I don’t think I’ve missed a single funeral in Raeburne’s Ferry, Georgia, since she took to her bed.

About the Author

Sharon Mondragon

Sharon J. Mondragón is a Southern girl at heart, having spent most of her adult life where tea is sweet and mac and cheese is a vegetable. Settled in Midlothian, Texas, she writes, facilitates the prayer shawl ministry at her church, and teaches at the local yarn shop. She's the author of the Purls and Prayers series, and her work has earned recognition from The Saturday Evening Post, ACFW, Foreword INDIES, and the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference.

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


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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Author Interview: Right Before Their Eyes by Carrie Walker

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About the Book

Right Before Their Eyes

Title: Right Before Their Eyes
Series:
Faith Endures #2
Author:
Carrie Walker
Publisher:
Mountain Brook Ink
Release Date: February 5, 2025
Genre: Romantic Women's Fiction

Sometimes the love you need most looks different than you imagined. 

Clare Martin thought nothing of agreeing to live with her dementia-ridden grandmother when her parents left on mission. Balancing that with her job as a social worker and the expectations of her career-driven boyfriend proved doable—until Grandma started a house fire. 

Mason Hughes has loved Clare for years, but the time was never right to tell her and now she’s dating someone else, fixing Mason firmly in the friend zone. He’s working to be a pediatric neurologist, a dream inspired by a special boy with a terminal brain condition and must choose a medical school. Finances are so tight he’s forced to consider a program across the country, a troubling fact he’s kept secret. 

Lucia Roberts, a seventeen-year-old on Clare’s caseload, loses her foster home and is placed in an unwelcoming group home. At every turn she’s met with rejection and becomes desperate for any proof she has value—enough to make choices that could affect the rest of her life. 

When Grandma Dottie and Lucia's paths take a dangerous turn, Clare frantically tries to save them. As their lives knit together, will they find the love that’s right before their eyes?  

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Excerpt


Tightness stretched across Mason’s chest. Time for the serious talk. He lifted Theo onto his lap, and they cuddled on the hammock. With his arms wrapped around the boy’s slender body, Mason held his small hands and played with his fingers. Theo’s warmth washed over him as his chest rose and fell.

Mason took in a long, shaky breath and released it. “Theo, buddy . . . you know I never want to leave you, right?”

Silence.

“Thing is, I’ve been working hard to be a doctor, so I can help kids like you. You inspired me to do that.” He pursed his lips, and his vision blurred. “Well, I’ve applied to medical school. That’s doctor school. I’m kinda scared where it’ll lead.”

He rotated Theo so he could see his face. He had to see his eyes. So trusting, so peaceful. “I applied to the University of Minnesota’s Medical School, and I hope it works out because I could still live at home and see you all the time. Nothing would change.” He studied the boy and his quiet way.

“But doctor school is super expensive. Way more than college. I already sold my car and took another job to help pay for tuition.” Mason swallowed. “Most of my friends graduated last year, because I took classes at the rate I could afford them.”

The next words stuck in his throat. He hadn’t spoken them to anyone who might offer an opinion—that would make them real.

“I also applied to a school in . . . New York. My counselor pushed me to apply in case the University of Minnesota doesn’t work out. They have a pilot program for full-paid tuition, but it's far away. Our park days probably wouldn’t happen very often if I go there.”

There. He’d said it.

About the Author

Carrie Walker

Carrie Walker is an award-winning author who lives in Michigan with her husband and seven children. As an avid reader, she pens what she loves to read, stories that bring hope to a hurting world. Besides writing, Carrie enjoys board games, time with family and counting down the days ’til Christmas.

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


Author Interview


Q: 
What inspired you to write Right Before Their Eyes?

Carrie: I always envisioned Emma’s Hero to be the first book in a three-book series. I wanted to show the growth of Mason’s character from a troubled teen into adulthood, and the underscore of how this baby counted out by doctors changed the world . . . even years later. For this story specifically, Mason and Clare walked on the page from Emma’s Hero and told me their story. The part that came as inspiration was Lucia’s storyline. With Clare working as a social worker I felt it was important to dive into the story of teens in the foster care system, and I really wanted to show Lucia’s character from her point of view, to walk through her struggles with her and learn. To see how sometimes the lowest points in our lives can lead to such transformation and even saving times in other’s lives.


Q: How long did it take to write this book?

Carrie: I drafted the book in a few months, but it took some editing after beta readers to polish it. I’d say about six months in all–much faster than my first novel!


Q: What surprised you while researching/writing this novel?

Carrie: I was lucky enough to have a friend who worked as a social worker in the foster care system. She was so generous with her time answering my many questions. I learned so many surprising things from her. For example, that most kids don’t have working cell phones. They may have an unactivated one, but it would only function in WiFi areas. Also, that children in group homes are not necessarily forced to go to school. There is a policy that they will go to school, but if they do not there is often not enforcement of it. So many of the stories she would share with me were surprising as well, but those would fill a page.


Q: Do you have a favorite quote from Right Before Their Eyes?

Carrie: “One moment can change the entire trajectory of your life.” This is shared in a conversation at a point in time where Lucia questions if she should invest her heart in a family that may not last long. And I think it's so important, because sometimes we wonder if something is worth the effort if it’s only going to be a short-term thing. We can’t discount what God can do with a few weeks or months when sometimes a single moment can change your life forever.


Q: When did you first know you wanted to be an author?

Carrie: I’ve been a reader all my life, and as a reader I think there’s probably always that tickling in the back of your mind “maybe I could write a book.” But seeking to be an author wasn’t something I set out to do. God gave me the story idea for my debut, Emma’s Hero, and it absolutely wouldn’t leave me alone. In drafting that story, I realized I loved to write and here we are :)


Q: Would you share something about yourself that most readers wouldn’t know?

Carrie: At one point in time I had 3 huskies and 3 children under two and a half years old :).


Q: What are you currently reading?

Carrie: I’m almost done with Loyally Luke by Pepper Basham. It’s such a fun and easy read.


Q: What is your favorite genre to read?

Carrie: My favorite are books that kinda ride the line between Women’s Fiction and Romance. I enjoy a strong thread of romance, but love some extra depth to the storyline.


Q: What is your favorite hobby?

Carrie: I really enjoy playing board games (we have two closets filled!) and my husband and I recently started playing pickleball and it’s quickly becoming a favorite passtime.


Q: What is your favorite season and why?

Carrie: Fall. I love the cooler weather, the changing color of the leaves, bonfires and football and the approaching holidays.

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Friday, February 7, 2025

Author Interview: Misgivings by Anne Gibson

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Misgivings by Anne Gibson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Misgivings

Title: Misgivings
Author: Anne Gibson
Publisher:
Independently Published
Release Date:
September 2, 2024
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

Desperate to avoid the turmoil that now engulfs her, Dee would do anything for a chance to turn back time. Wracked with regret and paralyzed by fear, she is forced to hide halfway across the world, all in a bid to safeguard the one person she holds most dear. If only she could undo the past and prevent this disastrous situation from ever unfolding. 

After waiting five long years, Luke thought he was finally making progress in his relationship with Dee. But just as she begins to open up and trust him, she suddenly vanishes, leaving him bewildered and determined to uncover the truth behind her sudden disappearance.  

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Excerpt


Luke smiled, still unable to believe that the woman he loved finally surrendered to the Lord. For five years he prayed and finally God answered his prayers. With Dee complete in Christ he loved her even more.

“I just thought it would be easier.” Dee broke into his thoughts. “God took so much pain and fear away when I was in the mountains. I thought it would last. But here, with Dylan...” she sighed, frustrated with how afraid she had become.

“The Bible doesn’t promise that it will get easier. In fact, quite often it gets harder.”

Dee’s eyes grew large. “But why? If God loves us...”

Luke cut off that thought. “It’s because there is a war between good and bad. You made a huge decision and the enemy hates you for choosing the right side. Quite often the enemy tries to make life harder in order to scare you away from your initial decision.”

“Then why do people remain Christians?”

“Because life is hard either way. It’s just much harder without Christ.”

About the Author

Anne Gibson

Award-winning author Anne Gibson is blessed to call the stunning Canadian Rockies home. When she isn't penning her stories, she relishes time in nature—hiking, paddling, and basking in the sun at the beach alongside her family and beloved furball. A true romantic at heart, Anne often finds herself curled up with an engaging book, dreaming up her own captivating love stories.

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


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Q:
What inspired you to write Misgivings?

Anne: I always have ideas floating through my head. Usually, my ideas stick around for a week, I’ll write them down if they have any merit, and then I move on to dreaming up another idea. The idea for Misgivings was one that I kept coming back to and it would stick for a long time. It evolved from a basic plotline (this happened, then that happened, then this happened and things got really exciting) to characters who have personalities, relationships, and dilemmas.

At that time, abuse was heavy on my heart. I remember sitting in a university class and hearing a statistic that 1 in 4 women had suffered from some form of abuse. I looked at all the women in my class, counted 1-2-3-4, and imagined every fourth woman being a victim of abuse. No one “looked” abused, but how would I know? Every time I was in the grocery store, there was a chance that an abuse victim was in my midst. Even in my church, there was the likelihood that someone sitting near me was a victim of abuse. Yet, no one was talking about it. This was years ago, and now the statistic is closer to 1 in 3 women. I wanted to write a character that women could silently identify with: a character who suffered and struggled, a character who found hope despite the odds being against her, and a character who found a way to trust Christ after someone broke their trust. Even more importantly, I wanted to write a story about a God who cares, a God who is in control, and a God who saves.


Q: How long did it take to write this book?

Anne: My first draft didn’t take too long at all. I was put on bed rest with my first pregnancy and I had a lot of time on my hands. I think it took about 6 weeks (my first draft was a thorough draft) and then I spent a few weeks revising and editing.


Q: What surprised you while researching/writing this novel?

Anne: The ending wasn’t what I originally imagined. I started writing with a vivid idea of how the wedding rehearsal drama would unfold. I had details and characters mapped out in my mind extensively. But the middle of the story (in my mind) was just a few plot points, and the ending was happy but not thought out in detail.


Q: Do you have a favorite quote from Misgivings?

Anne: Dee starts to have an ah-ha moment when Luke says, “Perhaps the problem is that you trust me when you need to trust God.”


Q: When did you first know you wanted to be an author?

Anne: When I was 4 and learning how to write my letters, I took my Cinderella storybook and copied it out word for word. I declared I wanted to be an author. A week later I declared I wanted to be a ballerina, and the week after I wanted to be an artist. In grade three I remember writing a story and very shyly giving it to my teacher, asking her if she would read it and tell me what she thought. Over the years there were lots of things I wanted to be (teacher, make-up artist, actress, missionary) but when I graduated high school I decided to stick with my strengths and study film, thinking I wanted to write for TV. Within a year I switched from film to English. There was a lot of flip-flopping, but I always came back to writing.


Q: Would you share something about yourself that most readers wouldn’t know?

Anne: I live in Canada. I grew up in the prairies but moved to the mountains a few years ago. I love being outside if I’m not reading. I like hiking, gardening, swimming, paddleboarding/canoeing, and hanging out on the beach. I don’t like to cook. I homeschool my kids and I am very much a dog person!


Q: What are you currently reading?

Anne: My husband gave me the Timeless series by Gabrielle Meyer for Christmas so I am working on those. I listen to lots of audiobooks while I’m walking my dog and right now I’m listening to Pretending To Be the Mountain Man’s Wife by Misty Beller. I saw it on Bookstagram and decided to give it a try. I had never heard of the author but I am loving it and I will most definitely start at the beginning and read the whole series!


Q: What is your favorite genre to read?

Anne: Historical romance but I will read anything with romance.


Q: What is your favorite hobby?

Anne: Other than reading, hiking in the winter, beaching in the summer (yes I made that a verb).


Q: What is your favorite season and why?

Anne: Summer! As a homeschool mama, summer means more free time. Almost every day we’re in the water and I love it! The winters are really grey where I live, so I cannot get enough of the sunshine in the summer!

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Book Spotlight: Where I Found You by Betsy St. Amant

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Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Where I Found You by Betsy St. Amant, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Where I Found You

Title: Where I Found You
Series:
Magnolia Bay #1
Author:
Betsy St. Amant
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Release Date:
February 4, 2025
Genre:
Contemporary Southern Romance

From beloved author Betsy St. Amant comes a enemies to more, Hatfields and McCoys swoon-worthy contemporary romance set in a small beach town that reminds us that true love is worth fighting for. 

Noah Hebert recently inherited the Blue Pirogue Inn—along with all its problems. He needs money to keep his beloved childhood home from being shut down by his family’s longtime nemesis, Isaac Bergeron. So when Noah’s lawyer approaches him about an additional segment of his late grandfather’s will, it’s just in the nick of time. But even from beyond the grave, his grandfather is up to his usual games. In order to receive the last portion of inheritance, Noah must follow the clues. But there’s one condition… 

Magnolia Blossom Cafe manager Elisa Bergeron is shocked to discover an acquaintance from the local Puzzlers Club left her something in his will—and even more surprised to discover they are clues to a portion of his estate. When she learns she must work with introverted inn-owner Noah Hebert to solve the puzzle, she’s torn. Growing up in the middle of a multi-generational feud between their families, she’s been taught by her father Isaac that Heberts can’t be trusted. 

When these two exes must work together to save their future, will love get a second chance or will the longstanding family feud claim another generation?

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Excerpt


Noah Hebert needed to get back home—he didn’t have time to watch paint dry.

“You got the wrong blue.” Peter, Noah’s apprentice at the Blue Pirogue Inn, clearly felt confident enough to point out the obvious as he stood beside Noah, his scrawny arms crossed.

“I can see that.” Noah pushed one hand through his hair as he stared at his mistake—one of many over the past several months he’d been fixing up the inn since his grandfather’s funeral—and sent a scattering of sawdust onto the taped off floor. The humidity of his coastal Louisiana hometown wet Noah’s flannel shirt and stuck it to his back, despite the spring breeze rustling through the pine trees outside. Not that the humidity was much better in north Louisiana.

Figured. They were finally at the finish line of these endless renovations, meaning his return to Shreveport and his real job as a land man in the oil and gas industry was in sight…but now he was being mocked by slate blue and—

“Sky blue. How did you even do that?” Peter squinted up at him beneath his side-swept dark hair. The kid had chosen to work a trade instead of going to college, and had proven to be a hard worker and fast learner. Noah could trust him to notice details.

Especially this one glaring at them in matte finish.

“Lot on my plate, kid.” Noah checked his watch with a grimace. “And now I’m late for an appointment with the one man in Magnolia Bay who probably hates me the most.”

Peter’s eyes widened. “Must be a Bergeron.”

“Isaac Bergeron, and if you’re a praying kind of person, you might start working on that now.”

About the Author

Betsy St. Amant

Betsy St. Amant Haddox is the author of over twenty romance novels and novellas. She resides in north Louisiana with her hubby, two daughters, an impressive stash of coffee mugs, and one furry Schnauzer-toddler. Betsy has a B.A. in Communications and a deep-rooted passion for seeing women restored to truth. When she’s not composing her next book or trying to prove unicorns are real, Betsy can be found somewhere in the vicinity of an iced coffee. She writes frequently for www.ibelieve.com, a devotional site for women.

Connect with Betsy by visiting betsystamant.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.


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Saturday, February 1, 2025

January 2025 Reading Recap & February 2025 TBR

 My January 2025 Reads: 


  1. A Noble Scheme by Roseanna M. White - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Quite possibly the most perfect book Roseanna has written. Absolutely loved it. 

  2. The Queen's Cook by Tessa Afshar - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - I loved this book just as much the second time around! Read my review.

  3. The Indigo Heiress by Laura Frantz - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - I devoured this historical romance. Read my review.

  4. When Stars Light the Sky by Elizabeth Camden - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - An all-around lovely novel! Read my review.

  5. An Honorable Deception by Roseanna M. White - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Loved getting to read Yates' story. Read my review.

  6. Nourishing Narratives: The Power of Story to Shape Our Faith by Jennifer L. Holberg - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - A book that surprised me a bit and made me think a lot. Read my review.



Expected February 2025 Reads:
  1. An Overdue Match by Sarah Monzon.
  2.  
  3. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. - Currently reading. This is a LONG book!

  4. Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart by Lysa TerKeurst & the Proverbs 31 Ministries Team - Almost finished!

  5. A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander - My local book club's February selection.


What will you read this month? 

Friday, January 31, 2025

Book Review: An Honorable Deception by Roseanna M. White

About the Book:


In the trying art of balancing investigations and love, a detective must determine his priorities when faced with dangerous circumstances that could threaten everything he holds dear.


As the leader of the Imposters, an elite private investigative firm, Lord Yates Fairfax has made an art of concealing his identity. But when his newest client, the beautiful Lady Alethia Barremore, is shot while leaving their meeting, he throws caution to the wind and rushes to her aid. Though Lady Alethia thought she was only looking for her missing former nanny, she has clearly stumbled upon something much more dangerous.

Lady Lavinia Hemming suspects her longtime friends hold more secrets than they're willing to admit, and when she stumbles upon the truth that they're the esteemed Imposters, she recruits herself into the firm. While she is happy for the distraction of an investigation, Lavinia's own family secrets continue to haunt her. And the one thing bringing laughter back into her life--her friendship with Yates--lands her squarely on the disagreeable side of her best friend: his sister.

Tormented by a past she doesn't dare voice aloud, Lady Alethia does what she can to help her handsome host, her new friends, and the investigators. But as clues lead them deeper into the dark side of society, Alethia, Yates, and Lavinia learn anew that the gentry isn't always noble . . . even as they fight to hold fast to their own honor.

Read an excerpt from An Honorable Deception on the publisher's website.

My Thoughts:

An Honorable Deception by Roseanna M. White is not the typical historical romance set in England. With a brilliantly concocted cast of characters and the peculiarity of circus animals on an ancestral estate, the novel held a unique and fresh feel. The fierce determination of the characters made the story’s events move steadily forward and prevented the plot from slowing as it tackled heavy topics (prolonged illness, parental neglect, sexual assault, etc). I appreciated the character development and the spiritual growth of the main characters.

When I realized that An Honorable Deception included a love triangle, I questioned if I would enjoy the novel. In a rare move, I flipped to the back of the book to see which woman Yates ended up with. Happily, it was the one I preferred for him. I continued reading and found that the love triangle was relatively mild as it lacked nastiness and true heartbreak.

An Honorable Deception concludes The Imposters series by Roseanna M. White. I recommend reading the series in order as it includes characters from the previous novels. Recommended for fans of historical fiction who enjoy stories with suspense, depth, and romance.




Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.