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A Love Once Lost | Second Chance Historical Romance
Book review contributed by guest reader Elizabeth M. Main Themes A Love Once Lost follows the story of Amy Bridwell and James Fletcher. Once in love when they were younger, they separated when Amy’s father surprised her with a public betrothal to another man. James left in anger on a tour of England and the…
Read MoreDon’t Upstage the Body | A Classic Murder Mystery
Don’t Upstage the Body is a delightfully clean and witty murder mystery, with wild plot twists to keep you guessing until the very end. Main Themes Hippolyta Halfpenny is a reluctant professional mourner. She’s tired of always being the third cousin twice removed, but she knows how much the discreet acting gig means to her…
Read MoreAlmost by Design | Big Careers Collide In A Small Town
Almost by Design combines small town charm and big city careers with several delightful twists and turns as Kenya wonders if her dyslexia is going to ruin her life forever. Main Themes Kenya is doing everything she can to thrive in her career and get a coveted promotion. But her dyslexic brain seems determined to…
Read MoreShattered | Apocalyptic Fiction
The end times are well and truly underway in book two of The Vanished Series, a fictional foretelling of the prophesied end of the world. Main Themes John Haggerty is motivated by revenge. His only goal at the moment is to kill Mattias Wilks, the man who ordered the nuclear attack on America. The only…
Read MoreBrighter than Before | Contemporary Romance During A Mid-Life Crisis
Brighter than Before is a feel-good story about Claire stepping outside of her comfort zone, making new friends, starting her own business, and even giving love another chance. Main Themes After being publicly humiliated when discovering her husband’s affair, Claire moves to Chicago hoping for a fresh start. Her entire adult life had revolved around…
Read MoreChapter One Again | Contemporary Romance
Chapter One Again is Keelia Clarkson’s first novel, featuring Jane as she struggles to discover who she is and where she belongs. Between the whimsical draw of small town life and unexpectedly running into her high school crush, Jane has to decide if she’ll give her small hometown another chance or keep trying to make…
Read MoreTwenty Something Else | A Second-Chance at Life
I’ll be honest, pickleball, hot neon pink, and bubbles are not my thing! But after reading Stephanie Mack’s author Q&A and hearing her heart behind her latest novel, I found myself really enjoying this thoughtful parody of It’s a Wonderful Life. Main Themes Sutton is about to turn 40 and is having a bit of…
Read MoreBrighter Than Before Author Q&A with Courtney Walsh
Courtney Walsh is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of several low spice romance and contemporary women’s fiction novels. She is a Carol-award winner, Christy award finalist and seeker of happy endings. More than anything, Courtney feels compelled to spread joy by writing light-hearted but poignant, character driven stories that provide a…
Read MoreChapter One Again Author Q&A with Keelia Clarkson
Keelia Clarkson is a film and television actress and novelist. As an actress, she has appeared in many popular TV shows and starred in multiple award-winning indie films. Including her work on screen, she has also written and directed two feature films, Leading Lady (2022), and the upcoming rom-com, The Lonely Diners Club (2026). As…
Read MoreHow Reading Romance Novels Can Bring Us Closer To God
By Keelia Clarkson Depending on the crowd, romance novels don’t always have the best reputation. Some see them as a genre to grow out of. Others see them as promoting unrealistic standards in relationships. And others see them as a waste of time, a story that probably won’t be very deep or meaningful. It’s true…
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