Top reads of 2020

Welcome to 2021. It’s been a year, hasn’t it. At the end of every year I compile my favorite reads. Last year I compiled a list for the entire previous decade. That was hard, but fun!  Now for the top reads of 2020, in no specific order. All of these reads, I’ve rated 5 stars.

Book review + Giveaway: Her Merriweather hero

Welcome to the blog tour for Her Merriweather Hero through Celebrate Lit About the Book Book: Her Merriweather Hero Author: Rachel Skatvold Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance Release Date: October 27, 2020 He just wanted a place to rest and recuperate. She only needed a repairman to help fix up her beach house. For marine sergeant, Tyler Banner, nothing could

Wish Upon a Star: Book Review

Wish upon a Star by Tabitha Bouldin Contemporary Christian Romance SynopsisB Bryce Masters had everything he needed…or so he thought. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, would disagree. They were going home, moving back to Jingle Junction where Bryce would take over the local bookstore just in time for Christmas. Losing his wife, Molly, during the birth

Book Review + Giveaway: Secret Beach Boyfriend

I’m excited to review this new Independence Island series through Celebrate Lit! Read on to find out my thoughts on Secret Beach Boyfriend, and don’t forget – there’s a giveaway! About the Book Book: Secret Beach Boyfriend Author: Kari Trumbo Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance Release Date: September 29 , 2020 She met Rafe on the beach when she was

The Secret Life of Lady Evangeline: Book review + Giveaway

About the Book Book:  The Secret Life of Lady Evangeline Author: Jan Davis Warren Genre:  Christian Historical Romance Release Date: September 22, 2020 Everyone believes Lady Evangeline is dead, so why not let them? Her survival depends on it. After escaping from assassins and healing from her injuries, Evangeline Stanton finds refuge in a crumbling abbey. Her physical scars

Book Review: Rescued Hearts + GIVEAWAY

Rescued Hearts is on tour with Celebrate Lit! About the book Book:  Rescued Hearts Author: Hope Toler Doughtery Genre:  Romantic Suspense Release Date: September 19, 2017 Children’s clothing designer Mary Wade Kimball’s soft spot for  animals leads to a hostage situation when she spots a briar-entangled kitten in front of an abandoned house. Beaten, bound, and gagged by the two

Book review: Polarized Love

Polarized Love by LIsa Renee Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance Grab your copy here: Book Summary Polarized Love begins with a fun, romantic encounter on the shores of Rottnest Island in Australia. An American Navy chaplain meets a feisty Australian journalist investigating the Quokka mystery. Why are the rare marsupials dying on the Island? Will the

Book Review: Knox

Knox: The Montana Marshalls #1 – An Inspirational Romantic Suspense Family Series  By Susan May Warren Contemporary Inspirational Romance He’s not looking for trouble… Montana rancher Knox Marshall’s danger years are behind him. A former bull-rider, he now runs the Marshall family ranch, raising champion bucking bulls for the National Professional Bullrider’s Expo (NBR-X). Wealth

Book Review: Blue Columbine

Blue Columbine: By Jennifer Rodewald Contemporary Christian Romance Summary Andrew Harris needs a fresh start. His alleged drinking problem cost him his job, sending him back to his childhood home in Colorado. Discovering his childhood sweetheart is still there—and still the girl he’d adored—Andrew gains new confidence that he’ll overcome the failings that had caused

Book Review: In Spite of Ourselves

In Spite of Ourselves: A Murphy Brothers Book 2 By Jennifer Rodewald Contemporary Christian Romance Summary Who could build a life on such a monumental mistake? Jackson Murphy: family prankster, class clown… and now, smack in the middle of a Vegas-sized mess. All he’d wanted was to qualify for the Boston Marathon. After failing that