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October 6, 2026

~ WEDNESDAY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE SANCTUARY & SABOTAGE ~

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 ~ WEDNESDAY ROMANTIC SUSPENSEFEATURE ~ --  'SANCTUARY & SABOTAGE' --  AUTHOR LORI DEJONG 

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Sanctuary and Sabotage 

by Lori DeJong, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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 About the Book 

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Title:   Sanctuary and Sabotage 
Series:   Guarded Hearts #2 
Author:
  Lori DeJong 
Publisher:
  Scrivenings Press 
Release Date:
  September 15, 2026 
Genre:
  Romantic Suspense

The greatest threat isn’t the enemy outside—it’s the secrets between them. 

Protection Specialist Trevor Paxton returns to his Texas hometown carrying the weight of a mission gone wrong. Seeking sanctuary at his family’s ranch, he never expects danger to follow him into the life of Dr. Kinsley Talbot, the once-freckled tomboy now fighting to save her family’s land and the veterinary clinic that is her future. 

When Kinsley’s clinic is sabotaged and her barn goes up in flames, Trevor’s instincts tell him she's in danger. But Kinsley refuses his help, determined to protect her family’s legacy without revealing the secret that could bring it all down. 

As threats close in and old feelings rekindle, Trevor makes a quiet choice that could cost him her trust. To save Kinsley, he’ll have to expose his own subterfuge—and convince her that love sometimes means standing guard, even from the shadows. 

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EXCERPT:

“What do you mean you’re notaccepting this?” Trevor hesitated before taking the letter his boss held out tohim across the desk.

“With all due respect,Blankenship, you don’t have a choice.”

With a sigh, Colton perched hishands on his hips. “You might be right. But, with all due respect, Istill refuse. What happened Wednesday is still too fresh. Too raw. Not a goodtime to make a life-altering decision. Like quitting a job you were made for.” 

“Apparently not.” Trevor stuckthe resignation letter in the inside pocket of his suit coat. The letter he’dpenned yesterday on the way to Houston from Nashville on the company plane. “Igot a fellow operative  killed. Whyaren’t you firing me?”

Colton gestured for Trevor totake a seat in front of the desk while he took his own behind it. “Mack and Idiscussed Wednesday’s unfortunate outcome, and we both agree you’re not toblame. Neither of us considered terminating your employment. You’re a top-notchprotection specialist. Great instincts. Intelligent. Cool under pressure.”

Trevor’s gut clenched, and thebowl of cereal he’d forced down that morning churned in his stomach. He hadn’tslept much after accompanying his co-worker’s body to the morgue last night …and holding on to a distraught newly minted widow after the sight of her husbandon a cold, stainless-steel table.

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REVIEW:

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  An engaging story filled with an assortmentof well-defined characters facing realistic challenges and obstacles, a strongfaith thread, and well-written suspense scenes . . .

Veterinarian Kinsley Talbot's life hasbeen in turmoil for the past few months as she dealt with her former fiancé'ssubterfuge on her practice and her older brother's steep dive back intoaddiction. Both situations had serious consequences for the strong, independentwoman.

Special Ops military veteran who now worksas a Protection Specialist, Trevor Paxton, has returned to his hometown in aneffort to heal from two traumatic events involving the teams he was leading incombat overseas and back home in the United States. He has placed his faith onthe back burner while he struggles to deal with his feelings of guilt on hisown.

Kinsley's older brother, Eli, has beenbest friends with Trevor and Trevor's cousin, Kai, from the time they wereyoung children until they all enlisted in the Army after high schoolgraduation. Eli separated from the military early on and came home.

After several nerve-wracking incidentsof vandalism on her clinic and surrounding buildings on her property, Trevorbegins searching for answers to discover what is going on—without tellingKinsley about his investigation.

There is so much to like about thisstory—the plot, the romance, the suspense, the close relationships between thevarious characters (personal and  professional), and the inspirational faith thread.

The story is completely clean inlanguage and content; I highly recommend it to fans of this genre.

I received a copy of this book from theauthor through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions sharedhere are solely my own.

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PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBub

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Lori DeJong (pronounced DeeYung) is an award-winning contemporary Christian romance author who enjoys penning stories full of grace and the redemptive power of God’s love that inspire others to hope regardless of circumstance, find joy in the moment, and grow in their faith.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Lori arrived in Texas in 2005 and dug those roots right in. She currently resides in beautiful Georgetown, north of Austin, with her husband of thirty years. Other than their two fur-babies, their nest is empty, as their daughter and son-in-law are settled in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. 

Lori loves to write about love and romance with a touch of suspense, with a firm foundation of faith. Clean but sassy, sparkly, and even goose-bumpy romance, with God in the middle and characters seeking and learning and changing, couldn’t be more heartwarming or spine-tingly. 

Lori is an ACFW Genesis Award winner, four-time Selah Award finalist, two-time ACFW Carol Award finalist, has been awarded an Angel Award, and placed second in the FHL Reader's Choice Awards. She's also a member of several organizations, including ACFW, Faith, Hope, and Love Christian Writers, Novel Academy, CenTex Christian Writers, among others. You can visit Lori at https://loridejongwrites.com and sign up for her newsletter for writing updates, book recommendations, a monthly giveaway, and more.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card plus a signed copy of both Mistletoe and Malice and Sanctuary and Sabotage!

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Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 5, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 12, 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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Published on October 06, 2026 21:30

October 1, 2026

~ FRIDAY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE FEATURE WATCHED ~


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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Watched by Jerusha Agen, 

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Title:  Watched 
Series:
  Windy City Westons #3 
Author:
  Jerusha Agen 
Publisher:
  SDG Words, LLC 
Release Date:
  September 24, 2026 
Genre:
  Christian Romantic Suspense

His mind is a steel trap. He didn’t know it could trap him. 

Robert Weston became a psychiatrist to heal people’s minds. He can’t lose his. But if the strange occurrences of forgetfulness and confusion continue, he may not be able to hide the truth much longer. When his psychological issues put his life in danger, he must face the reality that the genetic nightmare he fears inheriting has seized him. 

Attorney Monty Montgomery doesn’t trust Robert Weston. His expert testimony once ruined her client’s case. She didn’t realize the psychiatrist isn’t only wrong but also completely unreliable. How can she defend him against a malpractice suit for the insurance company that hired her when he’s clearly incompetent? 

Robert and Monty have bigger problems than they know. Someone has a mission. A mission that won’t be stopped until somebody ends up dead. 

Is everyone a pawn in the lethal game, or is Robert’s failing mind playing tricks on him? Even with the help of the Weston siblings, Robert and Monty may need a mind smarter than theirs—the mind of God—to escape this twisted game alive. 

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EXCERPT:

“Monty?”Karen’s voice drew Monty’s gaze to the office manager in the doorway. “I’msorry to interrupt, but you have a phone call.”

“Thanks.”Monty stood, grabbing her purse and unfinished cookie. Perfect excuse to leavethe room while she was ahead. She glanced at the shorter woman as she reachedthe hallway. “Who is it?”

“Hewouldn’t give a name. Normally, I wouldn’t send it through, but he said he wascalling with information about the Weston malpractice suit.”

“Okay,thanks.” Monty headed up the wide, ornately carved wooden staircase. “I’ll takeit in my office.” She hoofed it up to the landing in the corner, then turnedleft and climbed the long set of stairs that took her to the second floor.

Hurryingthrough the carpeted hallway, she darted into her office and plopped her purseon the desk as she grabbed the landline phone receiver. “This is MontyMontgomery. With whom am I speaking?” She tried to hold her quickened breath tokeep from panting into the phone.

Butthe person on the other end of the line apparently didn’t mind that. All he orshe did was breathe. Heavily.

Ashiver snaked up Monty’s spine. “Hello? Who is this?”

Moreominous breaths.

Shouldshe hang up? Her fingers gripped the receiver tighter.

“TakingWeston’s side would be dangerous. Deadly for you.”

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PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | JerushaAgen.com | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBub

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About the AuthorJerusha Agen  

Jerusha Agen is a Christy Award finalist who imagines danger around every corner but knows God is there, too. So naturally, she writes romantic suspense infused with the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ. Jerusha loves to hang out with her big furry dogs and little furry cats, often while reading or watching movies. Find more of Jerusha’s thrilling, redemptive stories at JerushaAgen.com.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Watched, a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card, and a Watched mug, notebook, and magnet!

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Published on October 01, 2026 21:30

September 29, 2026

~ WEDNESDAY COZY MYSTERY FEATURE KILLER FOR CHRISTMAS ~

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A Killer for Christmas: A Novel by Kim Harrington

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About A Killer for Christmas

 

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A Killer for Christmas: A Novel Cozy Mystery Stand-Alone Novel  

Setting - Maine      Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books        

Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2026       Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages

      Hardcover:  ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892425025       ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GC485289     

Paperback:   ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892425032     ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GC47JK57 

Digital:    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892425049    ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GBZN538M 

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Wrapped in red has a bloody new meaning in this contemporary holiday romance with a murderous twist, perfect for readers who enjoyed The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year.Christmasville, Maine, is the only place where Kelsey Hendricks has ever felt happy. When she loses both her job and her boyfriend, the move is a no-brainer, especially when she sees a listing for a position as Christmasville’s social media manager. Surrounded by twinkling lights and candy canes and with the perfect job, this tinsel town is working its magic on Kelsey. With two heartthrobs vying for her attention, her life is now just like a Christmas movie.Except for the murders.The first one is dismissed as an accident. But after the second, and definitely the third, it becomes abundantly clear that Santa is leaving coal in someone’s stocking this year.Determined to bring back the holly jolly spirit to the town before tourists begin canceling their reservations, Kelsey must sleuth her way out of a chilling murder mystery and back to a holiday rom-com.This charming and clever mystery-romance where a cozy winter wonderland warms the heart while suspense chills the bones is the perfect read for the holiday season.

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About Kim Harrington

Kim Harrington is the author of A Killer for Christmas, her debut adult mystery, as well as Clarity, Perception, The Dead and Buried, and Forget Me for teens and Revenge of the Red Club, the Sleuth or Dare series, and Gamer Squad series for younger readers. Her books have been sold to ten countries and optioned for television. She lives in Massachusetts with her family, where she's hard at work on her next mystery novel.

Author Links:

Website: https://kimharringtonbooks.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimharringtonauthor/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorkimharrington 

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kimharringtonbooks.bsky.social 

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3111339.Kim_Harrington  

Purchase Links: PenguinRandomHouse Amazon B&N Bookshop.org 

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One winner will receive a signed finished copy ofA Killer for Christmas:  A Novel by Kim Harrington plus a $25 gift card tothe bookstore of their choice.

LINK TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY     

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TOUR PARTICIPANTS:September 22 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT September 22 – @bibliophile_foodie – REVIEW September 23 – Romance Novel Giveaways – AUTHOR INTERVIEW September 23 – Carla Loves To Read – REVIEW September 24 – Escape With Dollycas IntoA Good Book – REVIEW September 25 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW September 26 – Sarandipity's – AUTHOR INTERVIEW September 26 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT September 27 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT September 28 – Boys' Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT September 29 – Elizabeth McKenna - Author – SPOTLIGHT September 30 – Salty Inspirations – CHARACTER INTERVIEW September 30 – Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic - SPOTLIGHT October 1 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea - SPOTLIGHT October 1 – Read Your Writes Book Reviews – AUTHOR INTERVIEW October 2 – Baseball, Books, and Banter: A Podcast – AUTHOR INTERVIEW October 2 – Sarcastically Yours, Jen – SPOTLIGHT October 3 – Baroness Book Trove – REVIEW October 4 – Twirling Book Princess – SPOTLIGHT  October 5 – Melina's Book Blog – REVIEW October 5 – That Library Girl – SPOTLIGHT   🎄⏳🎁📖🎄⏳🎁📖🎄⏳🎁📖 🎄  
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Published on September 29, 2026 21:00

September 24, 2026

~ FRIDAY TAKEOVER BLITZ FEATURE CHRISTY AWARDS GALA 2026 ~

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FRIDAY TAKEOVER BLITZ FEATURE CHRISTY AWARDS GALA 2026

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Welcome to the Takeover Blitz for The Christy Award Finalists 2026 organized by ECPA and hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! 

We extend our sincere and enthusiastic congratulations to The Christy Award 2026 Finalists & Winners (announced on November 6th)!

You are Invited

The Christy Award Gala Friday, November 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel Nashville, Tennessee Featuring Michelle Shocklee, Amanda Cox, Nicole Deese, Amanda Dykes, Susie Finkbeiner, J.J. Fischer, Rhonda McKnight, Jamie Ogle, Amanda Wright, Jaime Jo Wright, and other distinguished 2025 winners—bringing a meaningful connection between past and present excellence.

This is our year to gather together in person to celebrate and honor the best Christian fiction of the year. The Christy Award Gala will be held the evening of Friday, November 6th and will feature a premiere cast of the industry’s authors to announce The Christy Award winners in nine categories, The Christy Book of the Year, and The Amplify Award for Christian Fiction.

This year’s gala features a keynote address from Michelle Shocklee, recipient of The Christy Book of the Year for her acclaimed novel All We Thought We Knew. Her story and perspective will set the tone for an evening rooted in faith, creativity, and impact. Continuing Christy tradition, recent honorees will present category awards, including Amanda Cox, Nicole Deese, Amanda Dykes, Susie Finkbeiner, J.J. Fischer, Rhonda McKnight, Jamie Ogle, Amanda Wright, Jaime Jo Wright, and other distinguished 2025 winners—bringing a meaningful connection between past and present excellence.

The Christy Award Finalists 2026CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE - tie

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Echoes of a Silent Song by Amanda Wen (Kregel Publications) ) Hearts on the Fly by Toni Shiloh (Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group) Kate Landry Has a Plan by Rebekah Millet (Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group ) The Voice We Find by Nicole Deese (Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group )

FIRST NOVEL

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In the Light of the Sun by Angela Shupe (WaterBrook, an imprint of PRH Christian) ) The Lawyer and the Laundress by Christine Hill Suntz Tyndale House Publishers ) Where Stillness Speaks by Chelsey Welwood (Chelsey Welwood) )

GENERAL FICTION

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South of Somewhere by T.I. Lowe (Tyndale House Publishers ) The Bitter End Birding Society by Amanda Cox (Revell/ Baker Publishing Group) When the Road Comes Around by Katie Powner (Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group )

HISTORICAL - tie

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All From the Valley We Rise by Elizabeth Musser (Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group ) Splendor of the Land by Connilyn Cossette (Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group ) The Daughter of Rome by Angela Hunt (Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group) The French Kitchen by Kristy Cambron (Thomas Nelson Fiction)

HISTORICAL ROMANCE - tie

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Mists Over the Channel Islands by Sarah Sundin (Revell/Baker Publishing Group)The Belle of Chatham by Laura Frantz (Revell/Baker Publishing Group)The Collector of Burned Books by Roseanna M. White (Tyndale House Publishers ) Through Water and Stone by Karen Barnett (Kregel Publications )

MYSTERY/SUSPENSE/THRILLER - tie

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Final Approach by Lynette Eason (Revell/Baker Publishing Group ) Girl Lost by Kate Angelo (Revell/Baker Publishing Group ) Tempest at Annabel's Lighthouse by Jaime Jo Wright (Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group)The Accused by Cara Putman (Kregel Publications)

SHORT FORM - tie

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A Very Merry Matchup by Becca Kinzer (Tyndale House Publishers) One Nine by Sara Davison (Sara Davison) Planning for Nickie by Tasha Hackett (Tasha Hackett) To Reveal a Reckless Love by Robin Lee Hatcher (RobinSong, Inc.)

SPECULATIVE - tie

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Every Hour until Then by Gabrielle Meyer (Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group) Heir of Light by Niki Florica and Jill Williamson (Sunrise Publishing) Maxine Justice: Public Offender by Daniel Schwabauer (Enclave, a division of Oasis Family Media) Of Dawn and Embers by Gillian Bronte Adams (Enclave Escape, a division of Oasis Family Media)

YOUNG ADULT - tie

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Illuminary by Chawna Schroeder (Enclave Escape, a division of Oasis Family Media) Sons of Day and Night by Mariposa Aristeo (Enclave Escape, a division of Oasis Family Media) The Outsider by Katy Morgan (The Good Book Company) The Star-Blessed by Angie Dickinson (Enclave Escape, a division of Oasis Family Media

 Register for The Christy Award 2026 EventsJoin us in Music City for a vibrant, can’t-miss gathering of the Christian fiction community.

Beyond the Books Add-On: Meet the finalist authors at this special morning gathering of authors and readers.

The Art of Writing conference will bring together writers, storytellers, and publishing professionals for an afternoon of relevant topics and networking.

The Christy Award Winners Gala celebrates this year’s finalists and winners with authors, editors, publishers, and readers!

REGISTER

The Christy Award® is a program of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) and is the foremost award honoring and promoting excellence in Christian fiction since 1999. For more information about ECPA, visit ECPA.org. For more information about the Christy Awards and Art of Writing conferences, visit ChristyAwards.com or email TheChristyAward@ecpa.org

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(1) winner will receive their choice of The Art of Writing registration OR print copies of The Christy Award finalist titles for one category!

 

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Published on September 24, 2026 21:30

September 22, 2026

~ WEDNESDAY MYSTERY FEATURE MAGIC CITY MURDER ~

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 ~ WEDNESDAY MYSTERY FEATURE ~--  'MAGIC CITY MURDER'  --  AUTHOR BRIAN HAMMACK 

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Magic City Murder 

by Bruce Hammack, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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Title:   Magic City Murder 
Series:
   Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series #16 
Author:
   Bruce Hammack 
Publisher:   Jubilee Publishing 
Release Date:
   August 6, 2026 
Genre:
   Mystery / Private Detective

A missing husband. A murdered journalist. A city where everyone has something to hide. 

Blind former Houston homicide detective Steve Smiley and his partner Heather McBlythe take on what looks like a straightforward case: track down a missing husband so his estranged wife can finally file for divorce. 

The simple case turns deadly when the body of the woman the husband has been living with is found in a Miami canal. She wasn't just the missing man's companion — she was an investigative journalist silenced before her story could see the light of day. 

As Smiley and McBlythe dig deeper, they uncover a trail of political corruption and cartel money that someone powerful is determined to keep hidden. With a growing list of suspects, a city full of secrets, and a killer working in the shadows, Smiley must sort through the tangle of lies before whoever is cleaning up loose ends decides Smiley's next. 

Pick up your copy of Magic City Murder today and follow Smiley and McBlythe from Houston to Miami as they chase down a missing husband and a killer who's running out of places to hide. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie-style whodunits who love clever plots, professional detective work, and clean reads without the gore, violence, or explicit content.  

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Heather placed her Montblanc pen atop a stack ofspreadsheets. She closed her laptop and stared at the man holding a white canein front of her desk. “You have some explaining to do, Steve.”

“This may take a while, but the bottom line remains the same.Kate’s in trouble, and I’m going to Miami to find out how serious it is.”

Heather pushed a button on her office phone and waited for ananswer.

“Yes, Heather?”

“Coffee and cookies for two. Cancel my eight-thirty meetingwith the acquisitions team.”

Heather stood up and walked around her desk while Steve spokeover his shoulder on his way to the office’s massive conference table.

He asked, “You’re having cookies this morning?”

“They’re for you. If Kate’s in trouble, you’re worried. Whenyou worry, you do whatever is necessary to solve the problem. That means youact like a homicide detective again.”

Steve and Heather avoided the chair at the head of the tableand took their seats in the first executive chair on each side, facing eachother. His service dog, Le Roi, a giant schnauzer, gave his head a nod ofrecognition to Heather as she passed him. Her dog, Princess, a German shepherd,had a more congenial disposition. She nudged Steve’s hand and received athorough head rub.

The door to the office opened, and Pam, Heather’s personalassistant, entered with a carafe of coffee, mugs, and a plate with anassortment of baked delights. She filled Steve’s mug and placed the plate infront of him.

Steve picked up a cookie, smelled it, and announced, “Theseare wafers covered in Swiss chocolate. I’m glad I walked on my treadmill thismorning.”

Pam replied, “Only the best for the world’s two greatestdetectives.” She turned her attention to Heather. “Do I need to notify yourpilots?”

“Put them on standby for a flight to Miami. I’ll have ananswer for you after Steve tells me more and we discuss it.”

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Bruce Hammack, a native Texan, began his professional writing career in the tenth grade when the local Rotary Club sponsored a writing contest for students in civics class. To the amazement of students and teachers alike, he won the prize of a twenty-five-dollar savings bond.

After retiring from a career in criminal justice, Bruce picked up the proverbial pen again. He now draws on his extensive background with law enforcement (and criminals) to write contemporary, clean read detective and crime mysteries. 

An avid Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes fan, Bruce firmly believes the world can’t have enough whodunits. When not writing, he enjoys travel, classic whodunits and a quiver full of children and grandchildren. Having lived in eighteen cities around the US and the world, he now makes his home in the Texas Hill Country with his wife of thirty-plus years. 

Connect with Bruce by visiting brucehammack.com to follow him on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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(3) winners will each receive a signed paperback copy of Magic City Murder, a Smiley And McBlythe bookmark, a Reading Log, and book lover stickers!

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September 1, 2026

~ WEDNESDAY MIDDLE-GRADE FEATURE OFF THE RAILS ~

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Off The Rails - A Wilderness Survival Adventure 

by Susan Count

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Off The Rails - A Wilderness Survival Adventure  

Middle Grade Fiction    Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years    

2nd in Series  

Setting - Montana     Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hastings Creations Group 

Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2026

    Print length ‏ : ‎ 204 pages   PaperbackISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1952371236

 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1952371233       

Digital will be available too. 

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After planning a fun experience for a year, two Texas cousins make their first trip to Montana. When their train stalls, the boys leap from it into the white wilderness, beginning a perilous run for their lives.


As a blizzard hits, the boys spend a miserable night trying not to freeze. They struggle along the tracks to find shelter, but a disaster leaves them exposed to the elements and every famished wild creature.


Frustrated by their too-real situation, Davy and Anderson struggle to endure. Instead of vacationers at a wolf sanctuary, they become players in an unplanned survival experience.


Just because your cousin jumps from a train in the wilderness doesn't mean you should too.


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One hand on Davy’s back, Anderson pushed him through the door into the next compartment. He rushed to the first window, looking both ways, then bee-lined to an empty row of seats in the rear. Travelers raised their eyes momentarily and returned to their diversions.

Without a word, Anderson pointed into the snow-covered wilderness. He motioned for Davy to follow him. They popped out of the car and stood on the platform connecting to the next car. “I saw something moving in the woods.”

“Strange. Was it red? Pileated Woodpecker’s are red. They live in Montana. Some say they are a sign the forest isn’t healthy because they use big dead trees for their nests. They dig in the bark…”

“Not red and it’s not a bird.” Anderson insisted. “It was on the ground weaving through the trees.”

“A fox maybe. Wouldn’t it be amazing to see a wild fox?”

“That’s what I’m thinkin’ or a wolf.”

“I was hoping to see an Arctic fox while we’re here. I researched it and they don’t live this far south of the tundra. Their snow-white tails are over a foot long and they use them for balance and to keep their noses warm. They find mice and things to eat buried deep in the snow with their super-sonic hearing.”

“Easy on the animal kingdom lessons.” Holding onto the metal grab bars, Anderson moved down the steps. Then from deep in the woods something yelped in pain. “Did you hear that? Something needs help.”

“Whatever it is, it’s wild. You can’t help it. Whatever wants to eat it would eat you too.”

Anderson moved down another step. “How can I stand here and listen to a helpless animal crying in pain?”
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I have had the pleasure of featuringfour previous posts about this author and her books  on myblog over the past few years. Here are links to those posts:

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Susan Count is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Texas Association of Authors. She takes studying the craft of writing seriously. Revision is her super-power.

Ms. Count has published Texas Boys Adventures, Dream Horse Adventures, and Dream Pony Riders. All series are for young readers ages 8 – 14.

Susan is a life-long equestrian and owned by a Rocky Mountain Horse that is kind-hearted enough to take her on long, forested trail rides. She says the only thing more fun than riding might be writing adventure stories for children.

Answer to why did I write Off The Rails :

Ten of my novels are horse books for girls. But on the rare occasions that I do an event book table, I’m inevitable asked if I’ve written any books for boys. So, I wrote this two book series (Texas Boys Adventures) because you asked and kept asking. You and my four grandsons. Finding wholesome books that will engage 8- to 12-year-old boys is a parental challenge.

I’m so old school. Let the kids keep their childhood for as long as possible. I believe in protecting their young hearts and minds. Give them adventures where they learn to build friendships and be the hero of their own stories. Capture their interest and then encourage and strengthen them to grow into the arrows they are destined to be.

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August 31, 2026

~ TUESDAY DEVOTIONAL FEATURE SONG OF OUR HEART ~

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~ TUESDAY BIBLE STUDYDEVOTIONAL FEATURE ~

--  'THE HEART OF OUR SONG'  --

AUTHOR KATHY DYE

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Song of Our Heart 

by Kathy Dye, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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Title:   The Song of Our Heart: Remembering God's Faithfulness Through Every Season 
Author:
   Kathy Dye 
Publisher:
   Westbow Press 
Release Date:
   April 9, 2026 
Genre:
   Bible Study

Life doesn’t always sound like we expect. Disappointments come, relationships fracture, health fails, and dreams fade. In these moments, we need something—Someone—to be the steady song of our hearts. 

The Song of Our Heart presents a five-week Bible study journey through Psalm 71. It provides a way to discover how to make God your song through every season of life—not just the easy ones, but especially the hard ones. This isn’t about superficial positivity or pretending everything is fine. It’s about honest faith that clings to God when life is messy. Through daily readings, reflection questions, and practical application, you’ll explore what it means to find God as your refuge when you’re overwhelmed, your hope when circumstances look bleak, and your praise even when you don’t feel like singing. Each week focuses on a specific aspect of making God your song: 

Week 1: God Is Our Song 
Week 2: A Life Led by God 
Week 3: God as Our Refuge 
Week 4: God as Our Hope
Week 5: God as Our Praise 

Whether you’re in a season of joy or walking through shadows, this study will help you rediscover that God isn’t just with you—He is your song. And when He becomes your song, you’ll be able to build a legacy of faith that sings long after you’re gone. 

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EXCERPT:

From “The Master’s Song”

— The story of Lilly the lamb

Meet Lilly, the wandering lamb every one of us hasbeen.

Did you know that God sings over us? Zephaniah 3:17 says, “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love, He will no longer rebuke you but will rejoice over you with singing.” Yet often, like sheep, we wander away, too caught up in our desires to hear His song.

In a green pasture bordered by gentle hills, there lived a shepherd who knew each of his sheep by name. He was a kind Master who watched over his flock day and night, singing songs of love and protection as he tended them. Among his sheep was a young lamb named Lilly, who, like many young ones, had a habit of wandering.

“Lilly, please come back to the flock,” her mother would call, watching her daughter chase butterflies across the field. “You know how dangerous it is out there.”

But Lilly was too enchanted by the butterfly’s dance to listen. “Oh, Mama, it’s so much fun! Look how it flutters around my head!” she would laugh, bouncing further away.

Each evening, the master would call his sheep home, counting them by name as they passed through the gate. “Hello, Lilly,” he would say with knowing eyes and a gentle smile. “I see you had quite an adventure with that butterfly today. Try not to wander too far—I wouldn’t want to lose you.” 

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REVIEW:

An inspirational Bible Study Devotionalthat leads readers on an introspective, interactive journey to remember God'sfaithfulness through every season . . .   From the Contents and Preface and otherFront Matter in this book, the author's warm, welcoming, and organized mannermade this devotional an uplifting learning experience for me. Following the Front Matter, readersbegin a five-week thematic study with five devotionals for each week. The scriptureschosen for these weekly themes were meaningful to me and applicable to thetheme for the week. Some of the passages were new to me and some were oldfavorites. Each daily devotional includes anopening prayer, the author's narrative regarding the theme and scripture, andspace for readers to write down their own thoughts in the Quiet Reflection andPrayer section. More applicable scriptures are provided. The devotional closeswith a few questions in the For Discussion section. The Back Matter includes a heartfelt,encouraging Letter from the Author. I received a copy of this book from theauthor through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions sharedhere are completely my own.  📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 

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Kathy Dye resides in Evansville, Indiana, with her husband Sid. A retired elementary teacher turned Christian author and speaker, Kathy has taught women's Bible studies for over 40 years. She is the author of A Song in Her Heart, the Kit Kat Camp series, and the newly released Bible study The Song of Our Heart—a five-week journey through Psalm 71 helping women make God the song of their hearts through every season of life. Her commitment is to equip mothers and women to build a legacy of faith across generations.

Connect with Kathy by visiting kathydyeauthor.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a print copy of The Song of Our Heart and a $10 Amazon gift card!

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Published on August 31, 2026 21:30

August 27, 2026

~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE TAKEN WITHOUT TRACE ~

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Title:  Taken Without a Trace 
Author:   Hope Welborn 
Publisher:
   Love Inspired Suspense 
Release Date:
   August 25, 2026 
Genre:
Romantic Suspense

A missing person case…  

or a deadly cover-up? 

Georgia Special Agent Cash Brenner gets an anonymous tip on a cold case that’s haunted him for years—but following the lead has him walking into a deadly ambush. He’s saved by his ex, private investigator Maya Reid, who is on a mission to find her missing sister. As eerie similarities between their investigations emerge and Cash grapples with memory loss from the attack, they must put their rocky past aside to find answers. With danger lurking at every turn, Cash and Maya need to act quickly to solve the case and locate Maya’s sister—or risk losing everything they hold dear. 

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

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EXCERPT:

Cash Brenner? She hadn’t seen him in over two years. Notsince he’d carelessly ended things between them. And broken her heart.

Pushing the though aside, she stepped toward him. “Cash?”

Crystal-blue eyes met hers, and her breath caught. She’dforgotten how piercing his gaze could be.

But his eyes looked through her, not seeming to recognizeher. “Go.” He glanced at the road behind them. “Have to…go.”

“You’re not going anywhere.” A deep cut at his templemingled with his short, dark hair. He probably had a concussion. “You needmedical attention.”

He took two steps and almost toppled. Definitely aconcussion.

She positioned herself next to his good shoulder and bracedunder the impact of his weight. Maya was not a tiny woman, but Cash was a bigman. Tall and muscular.

She directed him away from the wreck. “Let’s get you to mycar, and I’ll call for help.”

He mumbled something that sounded like—

“Bones? Yeah, you probably have something broken. We’ll letthe paramedics che—”

The sound of another motor caught her attention. A sleek,dark street bike skidded to a halt at the edge of the pavement. Before shecould speak, the rider raised a weapon.

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REVIEW:

Can forgiveness lead to healing andredemption between two strong-willed individuals who have each faced trauma andgreat loss in the past?

Cash Brenner, a Special Agent for theGeorgia Bureau of Investigation, is suffering from memory loss after aheart-pounding action event that kicks off this fast-moving romantic suspensestory. He is an intense, serious person—on and off duty.

He is rescued by Maya Reid, a privateinvestigator who just happens to be his ex-girlfriend. She is hesitant to workwith Cash on her case because he deeply hurt her in the manner in which heclosed down their relationship a couple of years earlier.

After the two compare notes on theirrespective cases, they realize the disconcerting similarities between theirmissions. Eventually, it is decided that they will work together with ahard-working law enforcement team who are dedicated to solving two differentmissing person cases—the current case of Maya's sister's disappearance and along-ago case that Cash has been unable to solve for many years.

The villains in the story are truly eviland relentless in attaining their goals. There are many red herrings which willappeal to fans of this genre. The action scenes are varied and well-written.

The faith thread running throughout thestory is a strong point of the plot. The book is completely clean in languageand content.

I received a copy of this book from theauthor through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions sharedhere are solely my own.

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Award-winning author Hope Welborn writes spine-tingling suspense, sprinkled with romance, and saturated with faith. By day, she masquerades as a digital content marketing technology specialist, and by night, she stays up too late putting words on the page. Hope is also co-owner and design/technology manager for Spark Flash Fiction and a member of the Suspense Squad. She has two indie published works, and her next novel will release from Love Inspired Suspense in August 2026. She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency.

Connect with Hope by visiting hopewelborn.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Taken Without a Trace, a copy of both Hidden and Trail of Danger (also by Hope Welborn), and a $15 Amazon gift card!

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August 20, 2026

~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE LOT LIKE LAVENDER ~

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~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE ~--  'A LOT LIKE LAVENDER'  -- AUTHOR B.R. GOODWIN  🪻🪻🪻

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by B.R. Goodwin, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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Title:  A Lot Like Lavender
Series:  Happy in Honey Hill #3 
Author:
  B.R. Goodwin 
Publisher:
  Independent 
Release Date:
  August 3, 2026 
Genre:
  Closed door romantic comedy

Operating Purple Pastures & Alpaca on my own was not ever in my plans, but neither was becoming a widow and a single mom at twenty-two. Though I love this land and the life I’ve built for myself and my daughter—including the alpacas we adore, the strays we’ve taken in along the way, and the rolling hills of lavender surrounding our farm—all the years of hard work and one-woman juggling since James’ death may not be enough to keep it all together. 

In fact, I’m failing. Miserably. At farming, running a small business, managing the wild women of the Honey Hill PTA, and maintaining any semblance of a personal life. 

To top off my utter insufficiencies, I’m now being forced to accept help from the last person I ever expected to show his face again, Jordan Love. But—though it pains me to admit—having him around repairing fences, caring for my fur babies, and bonding with Molly is the first time I haven’t felt so alone in all this since I lost my husband. 

And most unexpectedly, Jordan's return to my life feels a lot like mending my heart.

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For ten years, I’ve done a great job working through the grief of losing my best friend and the shame of selfishly walking away from the people we both cared about when I should have stayed. Even still, I knew coming back home to Honey Hill would dredge up regrets for past decisions. But when I see Emory Nelson for the first time since James’ death, I don’t expect the feelings I’ve kept well-suppressed for so long to come bubbling to the surface. Feelings I’ll need to get well under control if I intend to stick around. 

I ran away when she needed me most. With a second chance to show up for Emory and her daughter, there’s no way I can walk away again. I'm determined to be someone she can depend on, even if it means forever pretending I don't want more. 

Challenging. Beautiful. Forebearing. Resilient. Worthwhile… 

Love looks a lot like lavender. 

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EXCERPT:

PTA moms arecrazy.

I’m not quitesure how I got roped into this PTA gig in the first place, but I vaguelyremember being guilt-tripped on day one of Molly’s Honey Hill Elementaryeducation.  A woman in a perfectlypressed linen pantsuit and a French bun handed me a plate of freshly bakedwelcome brownies and gave me a, frankly, inspiring speech about shaping mydaughter’s future with my voice and my presence.

I don’t know whatsort of witchcraft she put in those brownies, but I remember feeling energized. And powerful.  And filled with gooey, warm, melt-in-my-mouthchocolate.  After that, it’s all a bit ofa blur.

Taking Molly’seducation into my proverbial hands and showing the world what a single mom wascapable of while in the midst of a chocolate-induced haze, I vaguely remembersigning my name and life away on that dotted line five years ago and havefaithfully shown my face, biweekly, for this vast wasteland they call a PTAmeeting ever since.  And never once haveI seen those brownies, or any other chocolate baked goods, at a meeting again.

PTA is a lie.

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B.R. Goodwin is a Georgia native, married to her college sweetheart, and the mother of three wild animal children she adores.

When she isn’t writing Christian Fiction, she’s reading, hiking, bee-keeping, soccer mom-ing, or planning her family’s next big adventure while drinking copious amounts of tea & coffee. Above all else, the heartbeat of everything she does in life, friendship, and writing is with an eye to sharing the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ with everyone she meets. Connect with her at Facebook or Instagram.Tour Giveaway

(3) winners will each receive a signed paperback copy of Grits and Glamor (A Romance on the Menu Christian Romcom) as well as an exclusive swag pack including stickers and character print!

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