Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Slight Change of Plans by Denise M. Colby, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Slight Change of Plans
Series: Best-Laid Plans #2
Author: Denise M. Colby
Publisher: Scrivenings Press
Release Date: May 27, 2025
Genre: Christian Historical Romance

She believes she doesn’t matter. 

Jenny Millard’s hopes for security and stability as a schoolmarm out west are dashed when her schoolhouse closes, and no positions are available nearby. With only enough money for a one-way train fare, Jenny heads to her friend’s home uncertain of her next step.  

His scars have made him an unlovable outcast. 

Newcomer Ren Lyman prefers to keep to himself, hiding in the back of the blacksmith shop to avoid the stares at the scars left by a childhood accident. When he comes across a lost stranger, he’s surprised when she doesn’t recoil at his appearance, and even more so at his eagerness to assist her. 

As Jenny settles into the welcoming, but small, town of Washton, she can’t help but come across Ren, especially since his daily constitutional takes him along the same path. It doesn’t take long for them to form a connection that breaks down the walls erected by years of hurt. But when strange occurrences unsettle the townspeople, it seems their chance at happiness might be at risk.  

Will Jenny and Ren discover that they’re enough—for God, and each other?  

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Excerpt

    Jenny couldn’t stand there all day, so she picked up her luggage and gingerly stepped forward. Across the street, a gentleman exited the church doors slowly, placing something in his front shirt pocket.

    Her toe caught on something, and with her hands full, down she went. “Ow.”

    A few moments later she heard strong, solid footsteps approach. A gust of warmth engulfed her. “Are you hurt, miss?”

    Jenny’s gaze landed on soot-covered pants, then traveled farther up into the profile of a giant man with dark hair and eyes full of concern. He was the gentleman she saw exit the church doors. And he held her gently. She swallowed, not out of uneasiness, but because of the sensations she had never experienced before.

    He leaned forward till his gaze met hers. “Are you sure you’re not hurt?”

    Her breath caught. Then she blinked and glanced down at his arms where they held her. Gentle and so full of care—for her. They were so inviting.

About the Author

Passionate about all types of stories—whether they are from songs, theatre, movies, or novels—Denise M. Colby loves history and constantly finds herself contemplating how it was to live in the 1800s.

An avid journal writer, Denise usually can be found with a pen and notepad whenever she’s reading God’s word. Each year, Denise chooses a word to focus on. She shares her learnings about that word throughout the year on the two blogs she writes for. 

A wife for thirty years and mother to three boys and a daughter-in-love, Denise loves to read, watch movies with her family, sing 80s and musical songs, dance, and spend date nights with her husband. 

Writing Historical Christian Romance novels combines her love of learning about history and reading. Visit Denise’s website to sign up for her newsletter or connect with her on her social media.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card, fun swag (Bert the rooster keychain, stickers, bookmark), and a signed copy of book 1, When Plans Go Awry (now an ACFW Carol Award finalist)!

(1) winner will receive a Bert the Rooster pack including a Rooster Squishmellow, keychain, and stickers!

(1) winner will receive a bundle of book-related swag!

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About the Book 

Book: The Voice We Find

My Thoughts 

About the Author

Nicole Deese is a Christy and Carol Award-winning, bestselling author of hope-filled, humorous, and heartfelt contemporary romance novels. When she's not sorting out character arcs and story plots of her own, she can usually be found listening to an audiobook and multitasking at least four different chores at once. She’s a hoarder of sparkling water, a lover of long walks and even longer talks with friends, and a seeker of fun and adventure at all times.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Summer to Treasure by Leslea Wahl, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Summer to Treasure
Author: Leslea Wahl
Publisher: Perpetual Light Publishing
Release Date: May 27, 2025
Genre: MG/YA Adventure Mystery

Teenage siblings Luke, Celia, and Austin are dreading their summer vacation. A month cooped up in an RV, touring around the Southwest, with their parents, grandmother, and each other? Pure torture. 

But when Grandma reveals the real reason for the trip, the journey becomes an unexpected adventure. As they travel through breathtaking canyons, the teens develop new friendships, deepen their faith, and join together to solve a decades-old mystery. 

And if the siblings can put down their phones long enough to enjoy the incredible journey, they might just discover that their relationships with each other are truly the greatest treasure.  

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Excerpt

This couldn’t be happening.

    Celia stared at her parents. Are they serious?

They generally weren’t known for their senses of humor, but

still she held out a thin sliver of hope that their shock-

ing announcement was some sort of weird experiment.

A let’s-freak-out-the-kids-then-break-it-to-them-that-

it’s-a-joke sort of prank. But they showed no sign of

moving past the life-altering pronouncement. Okay,

maybe not life-altering, more like summer-destroying.

Either way, she had to admit it, this beyond-awful plan

would make the perfect, cruddy ending to her disas-

trous school year. A month in an enclosed space

with the family? Pure torture.

About the Author

Leslea Wahl is an award-winning author of adventurous teen mysteries. She not only writes for teens but is an avid reviewer of Christian fiction and a founding member of Catholic Teen Books. Her journey to become an author came through a search for value-based fiction for her own children. Leslea now strives to be an advocate for other families battling against society’s secular messages through her faith-based writing and reviews.

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

Tour Giveaway

(3) winners will each receive a signed copy of A Summer to Treasure, a book-themed Glass Tumbler with Lid and Straw, and a magnetic bookmark!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 27, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 3, 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/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Every Life Filled with Purpose by Shelia Stovall, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Every Life Filled with Purpose
Series: The Weldon Novels #3
Author: Shelia Stovall
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.
Release Date: March 27, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Women's Christian Fiction

Welcome to Weldon, Kentucky, where no one can keep a secret forever. 

 Imagine discovering a place where the locals treat you with warmth and welcome you like family. Carson Williams finds such a place when he visits his deceased mother’s hometown of Weldon. The atmosphere in the community creates a deep yearning in Carson, and he thinks Kentucky is the perfect place for a new beginning. Carson hopes the country life will lead to his emotional healing from PTSD. 

While Carson is having lunch at the local diner with Sparky Compton, a young doctor who’s captured his heart, Virginia Willoughby collapses. Sparky springs into action, but Carson struggles to maintain control of his emotions. Mrs. Willoughby’s daughter, Emma Baker arrives, and the magnetic pull of Emma’s gaze confuses Carson. She reminds him of someone, but who? Later, Emma wonders why she can’t stop thinking about the mysterious stranger when her heart belongs to pastor Luke Davis. 

But there are secrets in the small town—and they will impact both Carson and Emma.  

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Excerpt

The flashing lights of an ambulance parked in front of the Triple D made Emma Baker’s

breath hitch as she turned the corner. Emergency vehicles in action always reminded her of the

worst day of her life—the day her husband, Chris, died. Emma placed her hand over her heart.

Mother!

Emma bolted to the group standing in front of the plate glass window and placed a hand over

her heaving chest. A hush fell over the crowd as they stared at her.

“Who needs an ambulance?” She asked.

One of the pink uniformed waitresses wrung her hands. “It’s for Mrs. Virginia.”

With her worst fear confirmed, Emma rushed inside the restaurant, her heart pounding.

Paramedics were lifting her unconscious mother onto a gurney. Emma’s legs weakened.

Sparky came up beside her. “I was just asking Dot to call you.” She removed a latex glove

from her hand. “You can ride with me to the hospital.”

“What happened?” Emma clapped her hand over her mouth.

Sparky squeezed her shoulder. “Mrs. Virginia passed out and hit her head.”

“Why is there so much blood?”

“Head injuries always bleed considerably, and I suspect she’s on daily aspirin therapy.”

Emma gripped the table’s edge. “Yes. She is.”

Sparky turned to a man sitting in the booth. “Carson, did you see her faint? Did she clutch

her chest?”

The stranger’s face matched the color of the white Formica tabletop. His dark hair was pulled

back in a ponytail. “She … She …” He gulped. “Gave me the oddest look and collapsed.”

There was something familiar about the deep timbre of the stranger’s voice. Emma looked

him over. He had a strong jawline and a cleft in his chin, and his eyes, which were almost black,

held Emma’s gaze.

Sparky placed both hands on his shoulders and forced him to look at her. “Are you okay?”

He blinked, then nodded as if coming out of a trance. “I’m … I’m fine. Your patient needs

you.”

Sparky slung the strap of her pack over her shoulder and grabbed Emma’s elbow. “Let’s go.”

A few years ago, Emma had helped Sparky search the internet for college scholarships, and

now she was a doctor. Thank goodness Sparky had returned home to take over Dr. Singer’s

practice. Emma followed her toward the exit where Dot waited. An odd sensation pulled Emma’s

attention back to the stranger. He hadn’t moved, and his dark eyes held her captive. She knew

that face, but from where?

“You need to go see about your mama, hon.” Dot’s voice broke the spell cast by the stranger.

Emma nodded and chased after Sparky. What did it matter if the stranger seemed familiar?

But for some reason, it mattered.

About the Author

Shelia Stovall is an author, speaker, and the Director of a small-town library in southern Kentucky. Her first Weldon novel, Every Window Filled with Light, won the 2022 Angel Book Award in the contemporary women's fiction category and was a double finalist for a Selah award in 2022, and her second Weldon novel, Every Day Filled with Hope, was a finalist for a Selah award and a Carol award in 2023.

It tickles her to see shocked expressions when folks learn she's traveling to Africa—again. She's the worst missionary ever, but God continues to send her to the ends of the earth as He attempts to mold her into something useful. 

Shelia is a country girl who relishes eating a bologna sandwich at a country store just as much as savoring an elegant meal in a posh restaurant. 

Shelia and her husband, Michael, live on a farm, and she enjoys taking daily rambles to the creek with their four dogs. Spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, is her all-time favorite thing. The only hobby Shelia loves more than reading uplifting stories of hope is writing them.

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

Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a $25 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 20, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 27, 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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About the Book 

Book: To Kiss a Knight

My Thoughts 

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 was

already humid, but I enjoyed walking at my pace. Since adopting Cowboy, I’d been forced to

move faster to keep up with him.

    My hand throbbed from an early morning bee sting, and doctoring it was the reason I was

ten 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 coloring

pages, pencils, and pens. We bring our own coffee, or whatever. It’s been a fun way for me to get

better connected in Lutz. Running the bed-and-breakfast has allowed me to meet interesting

people, 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’ll

see 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. 

 PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon

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 a

sponge, 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 leg

there. 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 every

bite.

    “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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