Welcome to the Blog Tour for From This Day Forward by Deb L. Brown, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: From This Day Forward
Series: Dearly Beloved #2
Author: Deb L. Brown
Publisher: Peshina Publishing
Release Date: November 2, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Christian Women's Fiction
Can a woman rediscover herself after spending decades putting everyone else first?
With an empty nest and a marriage that leaves her feeling less like a soulmate and more like a roommate, Brenda throws herself into helping everyone around her. But no amount of serving can fill the ache inside. When her mother's health fails, Brenda embraces the role of caregiver, convinced that the only way for her to feel loved is by being needed.
As the responsibilities of caring for an aging parent intensify, she slowly loses sight of herself. The more she pours her energy into serving others, the more depleted she feels. A friend's divorce forces her to take a hard look at her own marriage, while Marcus's health struggles reveal a side of her husband she has overlooked for years.
Caught in the midlife demands of the sandwich generation, Brenda wonders if she can find purpose after motherhood.
From This Day Forward is a stand-alone book in the Dearly Beloved series. This Christian novel has themes of marriage renewal, caregiving, and reinventing yourself in the second half of life. For fans of Karen Kingsbury, Katie Powner, Sara Brunsvold, and Amanda Cox.
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Excerpt
I rise from my seat. “No trouble at all. She was a little fussy. I think she’s teething. I let her suck on some ice cubes, and it seemed to help.”
The smile fades from Elise’s face. “Ice cubes are dangerous, Mom. It’s a choking hazard.”
“It was fine. I wrapped them in a washcloth. That’s what I did for you kids. She stopped crying, so it seems to have worked.” A smug smile tugs my lips upward. I’m not as incompetent as they think.
“Sucking on frozen things can damage her gums. The pediatrician says it’s better to give something chilled, not frozen.”
Mom pipes up from her seat. “I told you we should have rubbed some whiskey on her gums.”
Elise stares at her, dumbfounded. “You didn’t give my baby alcohol, did you?”
I tip my head to the side. “Of course not. I’m smarter than that. I didn’t think there was anything wrong with a little ice to numb the pain, though.”
She crosses the room and places her hand on my arm. “It’s okay. You’re still learning. I’m going to go check on her.” She bustles down the hall, my arm suddenly cold where she had touched it. Still learning, my foot! You would think my experience would count for something.
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About the Author
Deb L. Brown is an Amazon bestselling author and Carol Award finalist who writes stories that explore loyalty in marriage and faith in God in the face of life’s challenges. A member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Women’s Fiction Writers Association, her books handle heavy issues with a touch of humor. She’s mom to her five children and Graham Cracker to her grandchildren. She lives with her husband in Minnesota.
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Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a signed copy of From This Day Forward and To Have and to Hold plus a $25 Amazon Gift Card and some surprise swag to go with each book!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 2, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 9, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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