Review: Find Me in the Lyrics

Find Me in the Lyrics by Christina Miller
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

Find me in the Lyrics were a sweet story about learning how to discern God’s purpose for your life from what others expect from you, or what you think they demand from you.

I did find Miss Dahlia’s protectiveness over Ariel a bit overbearing and too much for how old Ariel is. I understand that it was necessary when she was younger, but it seemed that Miss Dahlia sometimes expected Ariel to be the grown up she is, and other times still saw and treated her as a little girl.

Caleb’s struggle between his head and heart were honestly portrayed. His struggle with managing his grumpy grandpa were understood more as events from the past were revealed. They had to learn to let go from past hurts to move forward in their relationship.

Caleb and Ariel were able to find closure on the past, heal strained relationships and step forward in their purpose in life and love for music.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*


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About the book:

She tried to find her own voice and failed. He buried his melody in grief. Together, they might write the lyrics to a whole new life.

A country star who's never been "just Ariel." A guitarist who traded his music for a hotel ledger. One summer that changes everything.

Ariel Sullivan has sold out arenas, won awards, and built a career most artists only dream of—but always as half of "Miss Dahlia and Ariel." When she secretly records a solo album and it's rejected, she's left questioning everything. A month on the tiny Michigan island where she was born might give her space to figure out who she is without the spotlight.

She didn't expect to find answers in a crumbling hotel. Or in him.

Caleb Kennedy should be on tour with his Christian rock band, not dealing with burst pipes, displaced guests, and a grandfather who won't let him into the locked parlor wing. But family duty called, and Caleb answered—even if it meant burying his music along with his grief.

When Ariel walks through his doors, she's an inconvenience. When she offers to help save the inn in exchange for his help reimagining her band, she becomes something more a reason to pick up his guitar again.

Late nights at the antique piano. Jazz duets in a forbidden room. A harmony that feels like it was always meant to be. But with careers pulling them in different directions and secrets surfacing from both their pasts, they'll have to Is love worth the risk of starting over?

A heartwarming musician romance about finding your voice, healing old wounds, and discovering that the best love songs are written by two hearts in perfect harmony. Ideal for fans of Denise Hunter, Becky Wade, and Nashville.

About the author:

Christina Miller writes inspirational romance filled with faith, family, and small-town charm. A longtime

lover of history, jazz, and small-town life, she delights in creating stories about flawed people finding grace, second chances, and happily-ever-afters.
When she’s not writing, she can be found reading vintage novels, playing piano at church, or walking country roads near her home. She’ll probably have a cup of hot herbal tea close at hand—along with a notebook full of new story ideas.

Review: Find Me at the Table: Enemies to more, a cooking competition, and the man whose career she accidentally destroyed.

Find Me at the Table: Enemies to more, a cooking competition, and the man whose career she accidentally destroyed. by Andrea Christenson
My rating: 💛💛💛

Find me at the Table will take readers on a journey with cooking with a chef and a food critic who has a secret.

Though you would think the focus will be on the food, it is actually focused on the characters, their hopes, dreams, struggles and the theme of forgiveness. So if you go in expecting a book highly focused on food, cooking and ingredients, you will be disappointed. There was a good balance between details on the food and the interaction between the characters.

The story flowed very easy and fast and before I knew it I was 60% done with the story. Zach and Ava were easy to connect with and there was a scene which was very well written that as the reader, I felt the emotions and rawness between the characters.

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She ruined his career with one review. Now they have to cook together.

A food critic who can't cook. A chef who can't let go. One cooking competition that changes everything.

Ava Harper writes restaurant reviews that can make or break careers—but she's hiding a secret that would destroy her own. The daughter of celebrity chefs never learned to cook. When her editor forces her to compete in Jonathon Island's Flavor Fest, she's not just out of her depth. She's partnered with Zach Sullivan, the chef whose restaurant her review accidentally ruined.

This should be a disaster.

Zach has nursed his grudge for years. He's blamed Ava for every setback, every failure, every sleepless night. Now he's stuck in a dead-end job under a tyrannical chef, and his only shot at redemption means working alongside the woman he's spent years resenting.

The problem? She's nothing like he expected.

Between burnt garlic bread, sabotaged flour, and the watchful eyes of celebrity judges, Zach and Ava discover that the truth behind that fateful review isn't what either of them believed. As old wounds finally come to light, they'll have to Is forgiveness worth the risk? And is love the recipe they've both been missing?

A charming enemies-to-lovers romance about second chances, secret-keeping, and discovering that the sweetest dishes are made with grace. Perfect for fans of Denise Hunter, Becky Wade, and Hallmark cooking competition movies.

About the author:

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

Review: Achilles

Achilles by Ronie Kendig
My rating: 💛💛💛💛💛

Where I missed the military feel in the action in the previous book, Achilles was forefront and center with that action and banter.

As the reader, I felt the turmoil within Achilles with his search for his father, but also feeling alone and tired during this journey. His desire for the truth kept him going even when he had all reason to give up.

Cove was strong - emotionally and headstrong in her drive to prove her father innocent. She provided Achilles with some breathing time at the moments where his journey would have consumed him.

Achilles learned that not everything is just as you assume and sometimes you need to take the time to consider the situation of other parties involved.

I loved every action and banter scene and felt that the author did a great job of penning all the emotions and fears of the characters throughout this story.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

Review book 1: Atlas

Review book 2: Apollo

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She needs his skills to survive. He needs her secrets to uncover the truth.

For two years, Dillon Jacobs has refused to accept his father's death. He's chased every lead across multiple continents—burning bridges and risking everything to prove Max Jacobs is still alive.

Cove Galtieri is fighting her own impossible battle. Desperate to clear her father's name of corruption charges that threaten to destroy their family legacy, she's gathering evidence to prove the man who raised her isn’t the monster the world claims.

After Dillon's hunt intersects their paths in Paris, their worlds soon collide again in gunfire and chaos at the Galtieri estate in Italy. But that collision becomes a Dillon's missing father and Cove's accused father were photographed together in Yemen. The evidence Cove has been gathering contains clues Dillon desperately needs.

Two quests. One conspiracy. A partnership forged in fire.

Every ally could be an enemy. Every clue could be a trap. Racing across international borders—from Italian vineyards to Greek islands to the dangerous ports of Yemen—Dillon and Cove must navigate a deadly game where trust is a luxury they can't afford and love might be the most dangerous weapon of all.

Discarded Scions
Book 1: Atlas
Book 2: Apollo
Book 3: Achilles

About the author:

Also see: Author Discovery: Ronie Kendig

Ronie Kendig is an award-winning, bestselling author who grew up an Army brat. After thirty years of

marriage, she and her hunky hero are adventuring on the East coast, a short train ride from NYC with their retired military working dog and their Stealth Golden. Ronie’s degree in psychology has helped her pen novels of raw, broken characters.

Since launching onto the publishing scene, Ronie’s Rapid-Fire Fiction has hit the CBA Bestseller List, won the prestigious Christy Award, the RT Reviewers' Choice Award (twice), the HOLT Medallion, the IRCA, and FamilyFiction’s Readers’ Choice Awards.

Ronie loves people and helping other writers through speaking, workshops, and/or mentoring. Find Ronie at www.roniekendig.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/rapidfirefiction) , Twitter (@roniekendig), GoodReads, and Instagram (www.instagram.com/kendigronie ).

The Targeted: Book review and JustRead Tour

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Targeted by Cara Putman, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Targeted 

Series: Secrets to Keep #3 

Author: Cara Putman 

Publisher: Kregel Publications 

Release Date: May 19, 2026 

Genre: Romantic Suspense 

Can she protect her gym students before her past catches up? 

When Chloe Ainsworth's older sister reappears after fourteen years, she brings with her the news that Chloe's abuser is back in town. Chloe is a coach at her childhood gym and fiercely protective of her young gymnasts. She won't allow them to suffer the way she did, but she's desperate for an ally—one who can help her make her case. 

 Law student Dare Shepherd works at the local legal clinic, where he meets Chloe and hears her out. He believes her case but can't get the clinic director on board. As he learns more about her story, he finds himself bound by a deepening personal care for Chloe. 

They band together in search of answers, and suddenly the stakes skyrocket. It's clear they're onto something, but will they be able to find the answers before it's too late? 

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My review:

Targeted handled a very difficult subject, which not everyone has the courage to tackle, but Cara Putman provided a story with the right amount of detail to give the reader an idea of what happened without giving too much to make readers uncomfortable.

The legal side of the story was also done in such a smooth way that you could understand the process but did not feel overwhelmed with all the legal jargon. The romance was also in the background which I appreciated considering the subject matter and the focus of the plot.

The mystery and suspense had a slow build with the intensity climaxing at the end.  The author also added twists and murder at the right moments. Some of the twists you sort of suspected as the story unfolds and details were provided to the reader, and others totally pulled your feet out from under you.

“....that didn’t matter. If people leave her or let her down. God never would. He promised that, and his promises were true. Always.”

I loved the remembrance that God is always with us and that no matter what challenges we face or seasons we are in, He is with us, always.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

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Cara Putman is a professor, an attorney, and an award-winning, best-selling author of more than forty novels, including the Cornhusker Dreams series, the Hidden Justice series, and The Vanished.

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Review: Not Precisely Mr. Knightley

Not Precisely Mr. Knightley by Carolyn Miller
My rating: 💛💛💛

So, I have not read Emma, which I can gather is which this story is loosely based on. Maybe if I had, I would have had a better connection and appreciation for our lead lady EJ. But I really struggled to find any connection point with EJ. I just felt she was just too materialistically focused and too easily drawn into that world.

I totally felt Jordan’s frustration to help EJ keep her focus right. His realisation that he cannot do what only God can was his peace in his turmoil of feelings.

Emma-Jane did redeem herself and turn into a lovable character at the end. But maybe a little too late for this reader to form a connection with her.

I enjoyed the first book a lot more. I will read the last book in the series, but mostly because I want to see what will happen with Elinor and Katie!

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

Book 1: Not Exactly Mr. Darcy


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Can the Matchmaker Find True Love?
Emma-Jane (EJ) Bennett and Jordan Knight are longtime best friends who codesigned the immensely successful dating app, Dream Match. Success starts to go to EJ's head when she gets caught up in the famous and money-hungry social circles and starts dating the son of a TV mogul. But Jordan's feelings have grown from friendship to more. He determines to protect her by exposing Eric Churchill for the two-timer he is, finally agreeing to attend a function with her at the Sydney Opera House. But his best intentions go awry when EJ is embarrassed and runs for the security of home, small-town roots, and The Silver Teapot Café, feeling like Jane Austen's chastised Emma--only without her Mr. Knightley.
Don't miss book 1 in The Silver Teapot series, Not Exactly Mr. Darcy

About the author:

Carolyn Miller lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children. A longtime lover of romance, Carolyn loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives. Her bestselling, award-winning Regency and contemporary novels are stories that offer hope, heart, and a twist of Aussie humour. Connect with her at www.carolynmillerauthor.com where you can find our more about her books, and sign up for her newsletter to be the first to know her book news.

Review: Protector

Protector by Jennifer Pierce
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

This new-to-me-suspense author delivered a strong suspense plot with characters who brought chemistry, concerns and fear to wrap up the plot successfully.

Though this story is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone as this plot is not directly linked to the Shadow Syndicate plot which is an ongoing story line in this series.

Sam’s backstory in witness protection added to the high suspense with who is behind everything and what is actually going on. There were also twists included at just the right moment to question everything you think you knew.

The plot line with the teens also felt realistic with what teenagers face daily with wanting to fit in but also wanting to do what is right. I loved how Liam was able to talk to them and get to the truth.

I suspected the person behind it but did not want to be correct. Even though that reveal was not a surprise, there was enough action, suspense and questions which kept me reading to see what was going to happen.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

Review book 1: Renegade

Review book 2: Warrior

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★ Some fires can't be fought with water. Some battles require faith. ★

Firefighter Samantha Williams thought she knew who she could trust with her life.
For six years, she's fought fires alongside her crew in Renegade, Colorado, building the family she never had while hiding from a deadly past that forced her and her sister into witness protection. When a string of arsons threatens the community, the danger is only beginning…

Then walks in the one man who could save her... or break her heart.

Deputy US Marshal Liam Roberts has made it his mission to protect people whose lives are in danger. Newly named guardian to his niece, Liam battles the challenge of balancing his new role in Renegade with family responsibility. Professional duty quickly develops to more as both Sam and Liam navigate raising teens and the growing threat.

As their enemies close in, nowhere is safe.

When the final trap is set, and escape seems impossible, Sam will discover that sometimes the greatest rescue comes from the One she thought had abandoned her long ago.

When love means putting everything on the line, how far will they go?

As Sam and Liam race against time to unmask a killer hiding in plain sight, their partnership becomes something deeper, more dangerous than either expected. But when Sam's teenage sister Isabella and Liam's niece Sophia disappear, their growing feelings are put to the ultimate test. Someone is collecting the people they love most—and using them as bait for the final trap.

Caught between a killer who knows her every secret and a man whose love she never dared hope for, Sam must keep running from her past or fight for the future her heart is beginning to crave.

Perfect for fans Faith-based romantic suspenseFirefighter heroines with hidden pastsUS Marshal protective heroesFound family dynamicsWitness protection storylinesSmall-town settings with big secretsRedemption and forgiveness themes

Faith Under Fire Betrayal & Trust Found Family Forgiveness Second Chances God's Protection Healing from Trauma Choosing Love Over Fear Identity & Purpose

Book 3 in the Renegade County series, written by Jennifer Pierce, created by Susan May Warren and Lisa Phillips. Complete story with swoon-worthy HEA that will leave you breathless!

Continue the series that readers can't put down—where faith, family, and love triumph over the deadliest odds.

Review: The Last Mile Between Us

The Last Mile Between Us by Heidi McCahan
My rating: 💛💛💛

Rating 3.5

The Last Mile Between Us was about characters who were their own worst critics. I connected with both characters because I am the same way - my own worst critic who will sometimes analyse mistakes a few different times to see if I could have done anything differently.

The connection between Jude and Caroline was strong but their drive for perfection set up a few high barriers to overcome. I loved how people important to them guided them to find the truth and to stop being so hard on themselves.

Though this was a sweet story, I did feel that there was a big plot around Jude’s career and his suspension which was not really resolved but just fizzled out. I would have loved a better resolution to that part of the story.

Looking forward to Megan’s story up next!

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

Review book 1: The other side of good-bye

Review book 2: The Long Way Back to You


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Where broken hearts come to heal.

"You have to believe me, I would never do anything to hurt you."

"Too late, you already did."

Some hearts are worth the risk of breaking twice.

Caroline McGuire returns to Redemption, Alaska to prove herself as the town's new physician assistant. Haunted by a teenage mistake, she's determined to rebuild her reputation and keep her heart safely guarded.

Then Jude Mercer shows up injured at her family's resort.

Six months ago in Colorado, they shared an incredible night—and a kiss that made Caroline believe in possibilities. Then he ghosted her without explanation. Now the suspended biathlete needs her medical expertise, and Caroline must treat the man who already broke her trust once.

Jude came to Redemption to rehabilitate his scandal-wrecked career and avoid emotional complications. But facing Caroline again forces him to confront his pattern of running when things get real. This time, the stakes are higher—her professional reputation hangs in the balance, and his athletic future is slipping away.

When a medical crisis threatens everything they've both worked for, Caroline and Jude must Is protecting yourself worth losing the person who could heal all your wounds?

A story about second chances, professional redemption, and finding the courage to trust again.
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Perfect for readers who
• Second-chance romance with emotional depth
• Medical drama and small-town Alaska settings
• Heroes and heroines overcoming past mistakes
• High-stakes romance where everything is on the line
• Stories about forgiveness and professional redemption

Welcome to Redemption, Alaska
Book 1: The Other Side of Goodbye
Book 2: The Long Way Back to You
Book 3: The Last Mile Between Us
Book 4: The Hidden Light of Her

About the author:

Heidi McCahan writes uplifting inspirational romance novels set in small towns. She is a bestselling author of several books, including Her Alaskan Family and A Baby in Alaska. A perfect day for Heidi includes a huge cup of good coffee, dark chocolate, and reading stories with happy endings. She makes her home in North Carolina with her handsome husband, three amazing boys, and the world’s greatest Goldendoodle. Heidi is represented by Steve Laube of The Steve Laube Agency. A Winter of Sweet Secrets, Heidi’s next novel with Harlequin Love Inspired, releases on September 30, 2025.