About the Book
Vivienne Poppy's plans are working out quite well. She's run away from her family and the prospect of a horrid marriage of convenience and plans to spend her time writing under her pseudonym, Lady Larkby. Until she discovers the old Larkby title is not as dead as she thought.
Yeoman of the Guard and recently knighted Sir Sebastian Larkby is stunned to discover a Lady Larkby that he does not remember marrying. Suddenly Vivienne is left with a relinquish her pen name, expose her true identity, and break Sebastian's dying grandmother's heart—or feign marriage to Sebastian to keep the title and fulfill the old woman's wishes.
This witty novel from award-winning author Grace Hitchcock is filled with scandal, mishap, and just the right amount of romance.
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About the Author
Welcome to the Blog Tour for Bleeding Heart Librarian by Jackie Layton, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Bleeding Heart Librarian
Series: A Texas Flower Farmer Cozy Mystery #3
Author: Jackie Layton
Publisher: Level Best Books
Release Date: May 6, 2025
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Emma Justice is friends with the local librarian and brings her extra flowers once a week. On a hot July morning, when people are gathered outside the closed library past opening time, Emma calls the police. The librarian’s body is found in the building and beside the body is a pink and white bleeding heart plant.
Tess Carranza was a lovely person dedicated to children and patrons of the library in Lutz, Texas. Tess recently confided to Emma about her fear someone was using the library to gather information to commit crimes. Emma didn’t get the entire story from Tess before her death, but now she’s determined to stop the crime and catch Tess’s killer.
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Excerpt
Tuesday morning, I walked to the library with a bouquet of fresh-cut sunflowers. It wasalready humid, but I enjoyed walking at my pace. Since adopting Cowboy, I’d been forced tomove faster to keep up with him.
My hand throbbed from an early morning bee sting, and doctoring it was the reason I wasten minutes late. Surely, Tess would understand.
A group of women stood under the library’s awning, chatting, and holding travel mugs.
I slowed my stride.
Faith Meier stepped away from the group. “Hi, Emma. Are you joining our group?”
“What group?”
“We’re the Tuesday morning coloring and coffee group. The library provides coloringpages, pencils, and pens. We bring our own coffee, or whatever. It’s been a fun way for me to getbetter connected in Lutz. Running the bed-and-breakfast has allowed me to meet interestingpeople, but they always leave.” She chuckled. “I need more lasting friendships.”
“It sounds fun, but I’m here to see Tess. Unfortunately, I’m running a tad late. Maybe I’llsee you inside.” I went to the front door and knocked on the glass.
There was no sign of life. I leaned closer to the glass and peered in.
“Tess’s car is in the parking lot.” Faith joined me and pointed to an electric car.
“Hmm. Have you seen her?”
“No, but she makes it a habit to arrive early. When we enter, the event is prepared for us,lights are on, and she welcomes us.”
About the Author
Jackie Layton is the author of cozy mysteries with Spunky Southern Sleuths. Her stories are set in Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina. She lives on the coast of South Carolina, where she enjoys walks on the beach and golf cart rides around the marsh. Reading, gardening, and traveling are some of her favorite hobbies. Jackie always keeps a notebook handy to write down ideas for future stories. Many of her ideas come from people watching and watching Dateline and American Greed.
Connect with Jackie by visiting jackielaytoncozyauthor.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a Texas-and-flower themed prize bundle which includes an ebook of Bleeding Heart Librarian, a $5 Starbucks card, lip balm and holder, a blue and white bag, a fabric coaster, a designer Wet-It swedish cleaning cloth, a journal, a car coaster and an alarm key chain!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 19, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 26, 2025. 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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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Levi's Loyalty by Lynne Lanning, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Levi's Loyalty
Series: Mountain Men - Longing Hearts in the Wilderness
Author: Lynne Lanning
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: April 22, 2025
Genre: Historical Romance (Christian)
Levi found out how much void a woman could fill in his heart…
But the heartache and betrayal wasn’t worth it.
He was better off alone… wasn’t he?
Levi enjoys his secluded life on the mountain until his friend convinces him he needs a woman in his life. A wife, when you’ve barely been around people, especially women? If only he could pick one out at the store like a shovel or bag of flour. But Levi falls head over heels—ignoring all the warning signs that something is wrong—until a delay in marrying her reveals her true intentions.
Now, he’s decided heartache and betrayal aren’t worth it. He’s better off alone. But God has a surprise waiting in the wilderness, softening the devastation he had suffered…in the form of a feisty woman who has claimed his mountain home for her own.
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Excerpt
Levi’s eyes began to open to the familiar voice. He focused on a massive man hovering over him.It was Zeb. As he tried to move his arm, he realized it was tied down to the bed. Panic seized him before Zeb put his hands on his shoulders. “Levi, you’ve been real bad off. We tied you down to keep you from thrashing about and hurting yourself more. As soon as we know you’re back to yourself, we’ll untie you. You understand what I’m saying?” Levi nodded weakly. “Water,” he choked out barely above a whisper. A woman handed Zeb a cup of water, then helped raise Levi’s head enough for him to drink. He never remembered anything tasting so good. His parched mouth and throat were like asponge, soaking up every drop. Nodding his head in thanks, he rested back again. “Zeb, untie me. I feel like a captured,wounded animal.” He still spoke barely above a whisper. Zeb lowered his eyes. “Can’t. Not yet.” Levi pulled against his restraints and his voice got a bit stronger. He glared at Zeb. “You can’t? What do you mean, you can’t? Untie me, Zeb.” Zeb sat down beside the bed, looking sad and defeated. “Levi, you got yourself a real bad legthere. When you broke it, the bone came clear through your skin. We fixed the bone as best we could,and hope it will heal okay. But being a big man and all, you won’t be able to walk on it for a long time.” Zeb sighed and looked at Levi. “But that’s not the worst of it. You had what Mitzi calls blood poisoning. She’s still putting her concoction on you for that.” He shook his head and looked down again. “Some of the skin is beginning to not look so good and we’re just afeared that you may lose your leg.” Levi stiffened against the restraints. “No!” he yelled. “Nobody’s going to take my leg!” “Now see, that’s why we have you tied down. You’d be jumping around hurting yourself. But we sent for the doctor in town. Hopefully, he will be here tomorrow. “I try to put myself in your shoes about this matter, and we done talked about it between the lot of us. If there’s a choice between your leg or your life, we’ve already decided, we aren’t going to let you die.” Levi looked up at the ceiling, not even able to wipe away the tear that escaped his eye. A woman walked up and instructed Zeb to help sit him up a bit. “I brought you some broth. You ought to be hungry by now.” He looked at her, trying not to look so intimidating, but right now he was angry and in pain. “You’re Mitzi? You’ve been taking care of me?” “Yes. I’ve done most of the doctoring around here for nearly twenty years.” “Thank you, ma’am, but the first chance I get to be out of this bed, I’ll be gone. I’ve got a woman in town waiting for me to marry her. I won’t let her down, even if I have to use crutches.” “I know. I’ve heard. That’s why Zeb and a few other men are camped right outside. They help keep watch on you all day and night. “Now, open your mouth and eat this broth.” She put a spoon to his mouth.He wished he could resist, but he was hungry. The broth was good and he willingly ate everybite. “How long have I been here?” The woman moved away with the bowl and Zeb sat back down. He knew Levi would be upset when he found out he was already late getting back to town. He cleared his throat. “Eight days since we found you.” “No, Zeb, that just can’t be. I’m supposed to be getting married about now.” He pulled against his restraints with all his strength. “Let me out of here!” He pulled and tugged with his teeth gritted. His eyes shot anger toward Zeb. “I’ve got to go. You can’t keep me like a prisoner.” Zeb stood and shook his head. “One day you’ll see this is for your own good. Maybe you should spend some time talking to the Lord about all of this. None of us wished this on you, so we hope you don’t stay mad for long. But we will stay right by your side through it all.” He turned and left. Levi rested back against the pillows. There was no sense in fighting. There was no way to win.
About the Author
Lynne Lanning has such an effortless way of evoking emotion from her readers. Her characters are so realistic that the reader can feel their pain during trials and their joy during triumphs. Reviews state: "...it's as if Mrs. Lanning lived through this herself." "Couldn't put it down..." "A real page turner." Lynne enjoys turning history and her love of God into enjoyable, relatable stories with practical life lessons that can benefit people today. Each story tells of true bonds of love and loyalty, mixed with tough times and decisions, with a twist of humor and sometimes devastation...the same is true in life. With a blend of her own family members and heritage along with lots of fiction, it's hard to tell where reality stops and fantasy begins.
Connect with Lynne by subscribing to her email newsletter updates or following her on Amazon.
Tour Giveaway
(2) winners will each receive a gift basket with homemade scented soaps (like you'll find in the story), a print copy of Levi's Loyalty, a print copy of one of Lynne Lanning's 2025 Selah Awards finalist titles (winner's choice between To Trust a Heart or Mail-Order Stonemason), and bookmarks!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 12, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 19, 2025. 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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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Perfect by Kimberly Keagan, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Perfect
Series: Hearts on Display #1
Author: Kimberly Keagan
Publisher: Ventana Publishing, LLC
Release Date: May 6, 2025
Genre: Historical Romance
In the glittering era of the Gilded Age, the heirs of Philadelphia’s Denwall Department Stores navigate family expectations, relentless ambition, and unexpected love.
William Walraven’s picture perfect life is turned upside down when his fiancée jilts him for an English aristocrat and his father refuses to name him as his successor. To prove he’s worthy of leading Denwall Department Stores, Will must open their first New York store under budget and before the Christmas shopping season.
Overwhelmed by disappointment and a nearly impossible deadline, Will has no time for distractions—especially not the captivating bookseller he saves from being crushed by a beer wagon.
Ivy King and her aging grandmother are barely keeping their struggling bookshop afloat. Though drawn to the charming, enigmatic man who saved her life, Ivy has no illusions about her place in the world. It certainly isn’t beside a department store heir whose dazzling emporium threatens to close her family’s business.
Brought together in the wake of an attack on Will’s brother, Will and Ivy find themselves at a crossroads—torn between the expectations that define them and a future neither expected.
Perfect is a clean, wholesome historical romance featuring opposites-attract tension, class differences, a touch of mystery and humor, and an inspirational journey of faith and love.
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Excerpt
From Chapter 2, Scene 1Ivy had no time to listen to verbose speeches or admire handsome men. Turning, she collided with a protestor’s wooden sign. She stepped to the side but was closer to the curb than she realized. A sharp pain shot up her left leg as her ankle buckled, and she started to fall into the street. Her hands flew out to stop her face from smashing into the Belgian block that rushed to greet her. An arm grabbed her around the waist and pulled her back onto the sidewalk just as a beer wagon barreled by.
When her knight in shining armor gently set her down, Ivy gasped at the searing pain in her ankle. Slowly, she turned and lifted her chin to find the face of her rescuer. He was the man with the hazel eyes, and his arms held her upright, thank goodness. Otherwise, she would surely land in a heap at his feet.
“Are you all right?”
“Yes, thanks to you.” Ivy tried to gather her wits. That was a narrow escape, and had he not grabbed her, she would have met her Maker that day. But to prove she was indeed fine, she took a tentative step.
About the Author
Kimberly Keagan discovered her love for romance novels at thirteen, often choosing a book over chores. She believes there's nothing like being transported to another time and place to find a happily ever after.
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Tour Giveaway
(2) winners will receive a “Perfect” Tea Time Bundle which includes a lovely tea set, a signed copy of Perfect, and other cozy reader treats—like a candle, stickers, coaster, and bookmark!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 6, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 13, 2025. 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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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Beauty in the Bittersweet by Jessica Stone, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Beauty in the Bittersweet
Series: A Thornbush and Juniper Story
Author: Jessica Stone
Publisher: Story Architect
Release Date: May 5, 2025
Genre: Women's Contemporary Fiction (Christian) with romance
If checking off lists were all it took, Elle Reed could keep her life from crumbling around her. But her husband betrays her trust, her best friend’s recent diagnosis reveals a hidden trauma, and a secret Elle has been keeping from her mother has wrecked their Gilmore Girls-esque relationship. Her career may be the one thing she has control over, and she holds it tightly with both hands.
Then she gets a call she never expects—her mother has passed away suddenly, taking any hope of reconciliation with her. Discovering Catherine’s collection of devotional journals while packing up her home provides an opportunity to glean the wisdom she so desperately misses. But the journals reveal that her mother had secrets of her own, leaving Elle wondering if anyone in her life is who they say.
When an upheaval at work rips away the only stability Elle has left, she has to face her biggest fear. What will it take for her to surrender control to The One who’s had it all along?
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Jessica Stone Stories | Amazon
My Thoughts
About the Author
Despite her start as a journalist for a faith-based news publication two decades ago, Jessica Stone has always loved fiction. She believes that her testimony and message come most clearly through storytelling, and she loves the process of developing deep—and deeply flawed—characters who find redemption and learn to accept grace, just as she is herself. Jessica and her husband reside in Raleigh, North Carolina, near her parents and other family. This story—and her confidence to write it—were inspired by her own Gilmore Girls-esque relationship with her daughter, who is living out her dreams as a fashion designer in Paris. Beauty in the Bittersweet is Jessica’s debut novel and the first in her A Thornbush and Juniper Story series.
Connect with Jessica by visiting jessicastonestories.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Tour Giveaway
(3) winners will receive a print copy of Beauty in the Bittersweet plus a sticker/bookmark, journal and pen set!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 29, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 6, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. No shipping restrictions. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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Welcome to the Cover Reveal for The Undercover Heiress of Brockton by Kelly J. Goshorn, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Incognito Reporter Seeks Truth and Justice
Collect a new series of six historical romances. When life seems weighed down by challenges, there are always pillars of enduring hope and love to be discovered.
Henrietta “Etta” Maxwell, heiress to the Maxwell fortune, is a hard-hitting investigative reporter for The Enterprise Daily. The catch? Etta must pen her columns under the nom de plume, Henry Mason—a fact that routinely puts a knot in her knickerbockers.
Leo Eriksson is a second-generation firefighter with a passion for rendering aid to those in need. When Leo discovers that Henry Mason is really Henrietta Maxwell, the fire department’s wealthy benefactress, he agrees to keep her identity secret.
After a sudden blast rocks the Grover Shoe Factory, Leo and Etta team up to determine if the explosion is related to a series of suspicious fires in the area. But sparks fly when Leo accuses Etta of negating the human side of the disaster in her determination to get a good story.
Will Etta go back to her socialite comforts without her story—dragging along a broken heart?
Ready to see the cover?
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About the Author
Kelly Goshorn weaves her affinity for history and her passion for God into inspiring stories of love, faith, and family set in America’s vibrant past. When she is not writing, Kelly enjoys, binge-watching BBC period dramas, exploring historical sights, and board-gaming with her family and friends.
Connect with Kelly by visiting kellygoshorn.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 Undercover Heiress of Brockton and a $10 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 17, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 24, 2025. 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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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for An Unexpected Companion by Mindy Obenhaus hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
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Excerpt
Dilemma solved, she joined her freshly clothed boys outside where they were playing cornhole inthe shade-covered St. Augustine grass alongside the patio area. Grayson’s mood seemed muchimproved. And for that, she was thankful.“When are we gonna eat?” Her ever-hungry eldest looked her way.“Soon. Aunt Dee just texted that she’s on her way back.” She paused beside the wood-pellet grill.“But there are some carrots and hummus on the counter, if you need a snack.”“`Kay.” Grayson started toward the house.“Wait for me.” Bryce tossed his beanbag aside and chased after his brother.After making sure the hopper was full, Tessa ignited the grill.“I thought I heard voices back here.”She turned at Dirk’s comment while Nash trotted toward Molly, his tail wagging.Dirk’s hair was damp and combed back. He’d also traded his work clothes for a heather blue T-shirt and khaki shorts that revealed his prosthetic leg. Yet for as much as she didn’t want to, shefound herself staring.Shake it off, Tessa! He’s a normal guy.One she’d imagined to be a serial killer a few hours ago. Was that messed up or what?
About the Author
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a signed copy of An Unexpected Companion and a $25 Amazon gift card!
Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight April 2, 2025 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on April 9, 2025. Winner 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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