Spotlight on Bible Study Guide — The Song of Our Heart

2 Sep
The Song of Our Hearts JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Song of Our Heart by Kathy Dye, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About The Book

The Song of Our Heart

Title: The Song of Our Heart: Remembering God’s Faithfulness Through Every Season
Author: Kathy Dye
Publisher: Westbow Press
Release Date: April 9, 2026
Genre: Bible Study

Life doesn’t always sound like we expect. Disappointments come, relationships fracture, health fails, and dreams fade. In these moments, we need something—Someone—to be the steady song of our hearts.

The Song of Our Heart presents a five-week Bible study journey through Psalm 71. It provides a way to discover how to make God your song through every season of life—not just the easy ones, but especially the hard ones. This isn’t about superficial positivity or pretending everything is fine. It’s about honest faith that clings to God when life is messy. Through daily readings, reflection questions, and practical application, you’ll explore what it means to find God as your refuge when you’re overwhelmed, your hope when circumstances look bleak, and your praise even when you don’t feel like singing. Each week focuses on a specific aspect of making God your song:

Week 1: God Is Our Song
Week 2: A Life Led by God
Week 3: God as Our Refuge
Week 4: God as Our Hope
Week 5: God as Our Praise

Whether you’re in a season of joy or walking through shadows, this study will help you rediscover that God isn’t just with you—He is your song. And when He becomes your song, you’ll be able to build a legacy of faith that sings long after you’re gone.

Excerpt

“When everything faded, the song remained.”

In the quiet moments of dawn, before the world fully awakens, have you ever noticed how creation itself seems to sing? Birds lift their voices in chorus, leaves gently rustle in the wind, even the rain falls rhythmically—all of creation carries a melody. This is no coincidence. Scripture tells us that God Himself sings over us: “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love, He will no longer rebuke you but will rejoice over you with singing” (Zephaniah 3:17).

This Bible study explores a profound truth: The Creator of the universe is composing a magnificent song, and remarkably, He invites each of us to become part of His divine harmony.

After my mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s, I realized something profound: When everything else faded—memories, recognition, even speech—the songs of faith remained. Music reached her heart when nothing else could. I wrote A Song in Her Heart to capture this journey, but I soon discovered a deeper truth: God Himself is the song that remains when all else fails.

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About The Author

Kathy Dye

Kathy Dye resides in Evansville, Indiana, with her husband Sid. A retired elementary teacher turned Christian author and speaker, Kathy has taught women’s Bible studies for over 40 years. She is the author of A Song in Her Heart, the Kit Kat Camp series, and the newly released Bible study The Song of Our Heart—a five-week journey through Psalm 71 helping women make God the song of their hearts through every season of life. Her commitment is to equip mothers and women to build a legacy of faith across generations.

Connect with Kathy by visiting kathydyeauthor.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 Song of Our Heart and a $10 Amazon gift card!

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Top 10 Tuesday — Nationalities in The Title

1 Sep

Happy Tuesday! Today TTT bloggers are sharing books that have nationalities in the title. I had more books than I expected to choose from my shelves, but I did a bit of googling to round out my list. Asterisks denote books that I don’t own. Let me know if I should add them!

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Top Books with Nationalities in The Title

The All-American by Susie Finkbeiner

*An American Immigrant by Johanna Rojas Vann

The American Queen by Vanessa Miller

The Englisch Daughter by Cindy and Erin Woodsmall

The French Kitchen by Kristy Cambron

*The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron

Midnight on The Scottish Shore by Sarah Sundin

The Persian Gamble by Joel Rosenberg

Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham

The Swiss Nurse by Mario Escobar

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September Book Club — Spies, Lies, And Alibis

1 Sep

How is it September already?! One thing is true, it does not feel like September here in the sunny south. Highs will continue in the upper 90s for a while. I hope in your area you are feeling the beginnings of fall.

I missed my book club’s meeting in August, so I am excited to get together and catch up this month. Our selection is Spies, Lies, And Alibis by Natalie Walters. This one looks so good! And I love the cover. If you have read it, we want to know what you thought.

They were each other’s first love. Now they might be each other’s last hope. Perfect for fans of Ally Carter, Spies, Lies, and Alibis is an unputdownable binge-fest, full of laughs, heart, and mischief.

Cybil Langford has spent years hiding behind her polished, professional facade as the executive assistant to a powerful real estate mogul, where she’s perfectly positioned to collect intel on her boss’s criminal network. But when her mission leads her into the path of Lorenzo Ramirez–a ruthless crime boss with deadly plans–she’ll need every ounce of cunning and charm to stay one step ahead.

Then he walks back into her life.

Ben Bradley is deep undercover for the FBI, living under an alias, as a financial advisor with a reputation for helping the wealthy and corrupt launder their money. His target? Lorenzo Ramirez, a dangerous crime boss with his hands in everything from smuggling to murder. But when a familiar face from his past suddenly reappears, things get . . . complicated.

The last time Cybil saw Ben, he was an annoying prankster–and her first crush. The last time Ben saw Cybil, she stole a piece of his heart. Neither expected to run into each other at a high-stakes fundraising gala where crime, corruption, and undercover agendas collide.

Forced to work dangerously close, neither knows the other’s true agenda. Cybil sees the boy who once broke her heart, now a man whose motives are deeply suspect. Ben sees the woman he never got over but can’t determine if she’s an innocent caught in the crossfire or a willing accomplice. As they navigate a world of spies, lies, and fragile alibis, they must dismantle the walls around their hearts.

The intel is classified. The trust is fragile. And their covers are one lie away from blowing wide open.

Dive into a hilarious, fast-paced romantic suspense that balances danger with wit and charm. Early readers are loving the gripping twists, engaging humor, and clean, chemistry-filled romance that make Spies, Lies, and Alibis such a fun, page-turning ride. Grab your copy today for a story packed with intrigue, heart, and just the right amount of sass.

Natalie Walters is a best selling author who loves writing romantic suspense with dynamic plots, memorable characters, humor, heart, and adventure.

As an Army wife, she fills her stories with the right balance of romantic and suspenseful tension to get the heart-racing and a cast of witty characters–all of which, may or may not be inspired by true people and/or events.

When she’s not writing, she’s dreaming of her next vacation, spending time with her family, or chasing after her sock-eating Goldendoodle, Scout. Annnd binging CourtTv.

You can find Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalters_writer/

Or join her Facebook group: Natalie Walters Book Battalion — https://www.facebook.com/groups/604378643316169

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Spotlight on Contemporary Fiction — Restoring Hope

31 Aug
Restoring Hope JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Restoring Hope by Philippa Cleall, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About The Book

Restoring Hope

Title: Restoring Hope
Series: Restored from Ashes #1
Author: Philippa Cleall
Publisher: Ark House Press
Release Date: October 31, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction

Can she find safety and belonging, before the past finds her?

After escaping an abusive marriage, Hope Elkins returns to the quiet town of Wombat Valley to reopen her late grandmother’s café, The Hearth—not to chase a dream, but to rebuild her life.

Drawn in by the scent of wood-fired pizza and the warmth of old and new faces, Hope begins to find more than comfort within the café’s walls. As The Hearth fills with stories and second chances, she forms unlikely bonds with others—Ruby, a fiercely guarded teen; Nova, a young mother on the run; and Joe, the gentle local vet carrying grief of his own.

With the support of her new community, Hope begins to heal and is gently drawn back to the faith she thought she’d left behind. But when a charming, dangerous figure from her past resurfaces, she must decide whether to stand firm in the life she’s begun to rebuild, or risk losing it all.

Restoring Hope is a tender, uplifting story of resilience, rediscovery, and the quiet strength found in faith, friendship, and a place to belong.

Excerpt

As the evening drew to a close, Eve brought out a shallow bowl filled with smooth river stones and passed it around the circle.

“You don’t have to take one,” she said. “But if it helps, these are a reminder. That healing takes time, and that the hard places in life you’ve survived have actually shaped you into something strong and beautiful, even when you feel worn thin.”

Each woman took a stone.

Hope rolled hers in her palm. It was cool and grounding, its weight oddly reassuring. 

Eve lifted a cup filled with metallic ink markers. “If you feel ready, I invite you to write a word on your stone. Just one. A name you sense God might be speaking over you. Something true. Something healing. You can take it home and keep it visible. Let it remind you of who you really are.”

The women each selected a marker. One wrote “Free”. Another, “Seen”. A third, with trembling fingers, carefully wrote “Whole”.

Hope waited.

Watching them, she felt unsure. It felt too intimate, too exposing. So simple, but so weighty.

The silver pen hovered in her hand.

A word came. Unexpected. But steady. “Treasured.”

Not looked down upon.

Not just tolerated.

Valuable.

Wanted. Loved because she existed. Not for what she did or didn’t do.

Her throat tightened. She pressed the pen down and slowly wrote the word, her hand steadying as she shaped each letter.

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About The Author

Philippa Cleall

Philippa Cleall is a Children’s and Family Counsellor and volunteer Court Chaplain on the south coast of NSW, in Australia. She has a heart for seeing communities become more trauma informed so they can care for those hurting with greater wisdom, compassion, grace, and truth.

Connect with Philippa by visiting philippacleall.com.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $25 B&N gift card + a ‘Kangaroo Valley’ souvenir prize pack from Australia!

(1) additional winner will also receive a ‘Kangaroo Valley’ souvenir prize pack!

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Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 31, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 7, 2026. 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 for gift card. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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First Line Friday — Spies, Lies, And Alibis

28 Aug

Happy Friday! Today I am featuring my book club’s upcoming selection, Spies, Lies, And Alibis by Natalie Walters. I am a big fan of Walters’ books, and this one looks especially fun. Its cover definitely has a different vibe from her previous novels. If you’ve read it, we’d love to know what you think.

Here’s the first line:

The day I walked into school in my Sunday suit, my hair slicked back, and my orange juice in a martini shaker I took from my house, I felt like the coolest kid in school.

They were each other’s first love. Now they might be each other’s last hope. Perfect for fans of Ally Carter, Spies, Lies, and Alibis is an unputdownable binge-fest, full of laughs, heart, and mischief.

Cybil Langford has spent years hiding behind her polished, professional facade as the executive assistant to a powerful real estate mogul, where she’s perfectly positioned to collect intel on her boss’s criminal network. But when her mission leads her into the path of Lorenzo Ramirez–a ruthless crime boss with deadly plans–she’ll need every ounce of cunning and charm to stay one step ahead.

Then he walks back into her life.

Ben Bradley is deep undercover for the FBI, living under an alias, as a financial advisor with a reputation for helping the wealthy and corrupt launder their money. His target? Lorenzo Ramirez, a dangerous crime boss with his hands in everything from smuggling to murder. But when a familiar face from his past suddenly reappears, things get . . . complicated.

The last time Cybil saw Ben, he was an annoying prankster–and her first crush. The last time Ben saw Cybil, she stole a piece of his heart. Neither expected to run into each other at a high-stakes fundraising gala where crime, corruption, and undercover agendas collide.

Forced to work dangerously close, neither knows the other’s true agenda. Cybil sees the boy who once broke her heart, now a man whose motives are deeply suspect. Ben sees the woman he never got over but can’t determine if she’s an innocent caught in the crossfire or a willing accomplice. As they navigate a world of spies, lies, and fragile alibis, they must dismantle the walls around their hearts.

The intel is classified. The trust is fragile. And their covers are one lie away from blowing wide open.

Dive into a hilarious, fast-paced romantic suspense that balances danger with wit and charm. Early readers are loving the gripping twists, engaging humor, and clean, chemistry-filled romance that make Spies, Lies, and Alibis such a fun, page-turning ride. Grab your copy today for a story packed with intrigue, heart, and just the right amount of sass.

Natalie Walters is a best selling author who loves writing romantic suspense with dynamic plots, memorable characters, humor, heart, and adventure.

As an Army wife, she fills her stories with the right balance of romantic and suspenseful tension to get the heart-racing and a cast of witty characters–all of which, may or may not be inspired by true people and/or events.

When she’s not writing, she’s dreaming of her next vacation, spending time with her family, or chasing after her sock-eating Goldendoodle, Scout. Annnd binging CourtTv.

You can find Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalters_writer/

Or join her Facebook group: Natalie Walters Book Battalion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/604378643316169

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Spotlight on Romance — The Last Valentine

27 Aug
The Last Valentine JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Last Valentine by Andrea Renee Cox, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About The Book

The Last Valentine

Title: The Last Valentine
Author: Andrea Renee Cox
Publisher: Writing to Inspire Publications
Release Date: April 17, 2026
Genre: Christian Fiction, Romantic Tragedy, Sweet Romance, Men’s Fiction, Short Story

Zechariah attempts to make his wife’s last Valentine’s Day extra special, but everything keeps going wrong. When her final moments draw near, will he find a way to push beyond his own grief to gift her a final burst of joy?

This award-winning romantic tragedy is perfect for fans of the movies Roman Holiday, Collateral Beauty, and A Walk to Remember.

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Excerpt

He opened three bins and pulled out a little of this and a smidge of that. As the papers and scissors and scraps of felt passed from his hands to the broad table, old memories of crafting alongside his wife filtered into his mind. It wasn’t his hobby; it was hers—always hers. But he’d let her teach it to him so he could spend more time with her.

More time.

His heart wrenched. That was something slipping through his fingers much too swiftly.

As quickly as possible, but still with the tender care and patience she’d coached into him, he shaped pink and purple and red slips of paper into hearts of varying sizes. Forming them into a makeshift flower that was more wilty than perky brought tears to his eyes. He scrubbed the back of his wrist beneath his nose so it wouldn’t drip on his work.

How could he be in this room… doing this… without her?

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About The Author

Andrea Renee Cox

Born and raised in north Texas, award-winning author and Editor of the Year nominee (2026) Andrea Renee Cox is a born-again child of God who enjoys writing stories that inspire, copyediting Christian fiction manuscripts, tutoring middle school students, and going on road trips with her family. Whether she’s working on historical or contemporary, women’s fiction, sweet romance, or romantic tragedy, she uses her skills in research and writing techniques—as well as a large dose of prayer and guidance from God—at every turn in the journey to produce the best story of her ability every single time. Her books may be found on her website (andreareneecox.com), and readers are welcome to follow her blog and subscribe to her newsletter for the latest updates in her journey.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive an electronic copy (PDF, MOBI, or EPUB) of The Last Valentine, a paperback copy of Novelists in November, and a couple of bookmarks and stickers!

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Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 26, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 2, 2026. 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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Spotlight on Romantic Suspense — Taken Without A Trace

26 Aug
Taken Without a Trace JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Taken Without a Trace by Hope Welborn, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About The Book

Taken Without a Trace

Title: Taken Without a Trace
Author: Hope Welborn
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: August 25, 2026
Genre: Romantic Suspense

A missing person case…

or a deadly cover-up?

Georgia Special Agent Cash Brenner gets an anonymous tip on a cold case that’s haunted him for years—but following the lead has him walking into a deadly ambush. He’s saved by his ex, private investigator Maya Reid, who is on a mission to find her missing sister. As eerie similarities between their investigations emerge and Cash grapples with memory loss from the attack, they must put their rocky past aside to find answers. With danger lurking at every turn, Cash and Maya need to act quickly to solve the case and locate Maya’s sister—or risk losing everything they hold dear.

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Excerpt

The truck sped up, too close for comfort. Maya increased her speed, but the truck stayed on her tail.

Couldn’t be road rage. She hadn’t cut him off on the freeway. A slice of fear traveled down her spine as the truck became more aggressive. Was it the same person from last night?

The area became more rural and the road curvier the farther from the freeway they went. Farmland and pastures spread out on either side of the road. The truck’s motor revved as it loomed behind her. Maybe she should call for help? She reached for her phone in the holder on her dash, but a sudden jolt shuddered through the car, jerking her hand away.

The truck had hit her bumper. And he was coming back for more.

Maya sped up, but she was no match for the truck. He rammed her again, and she held tight to the steering wheel as her car veered off the shoulder. She corrected and pulled her SUV into the lane again, only to be hit again.

Up ahead, the bridge over Coley Lake came into view. Oh no. If he hit her again, she could go over the side. She pressed her gas pedal down as far as it would go, but the truck kept coming.

Another hit, then a loud pop. Her car swerved wildly to the right. Her tire had blown! Maya struggled to control the vehicle, but it went into a spin. Her hands slipped from the wheel as the SUV hit the guardrail and flipped over it.

Maya shut her eyes as the car plunged over the side.PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Harlequin | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ChristianBook | Bookshop | BookBub

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About The Author

Hope Welborn

Award-winning author Hope Welborn writes spine-tingling suspense, sprinkled with romance, and saturated with faith. By day, she masquerades as a digital content marketing technology specialist, and by night, she stays up too late putting words on the page. Hope is also co-owner and design/technology manager for Spark Flash Fiction and a member of the Suspense Squad. She has two indie published works, and her next novel will release from Love Inspired Suspense in August 2026. She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency.

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

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Taken Without a Trace, a copy of both Hidden and Trail of Danger (also by Hope Welborn), and a $15 Amazon gift card!

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Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 24, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 31, 2026. 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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Top 10 Tuesday — Cities in Book Titles

25 Aug

Happy Tuesday! Today I am tweaking the TTT prompt just a bit. I am listing books I have read whose titles include real cities. I have visited some of those places (5 in fact!), but others I have only traveled to in my imagination via the books listed. I love how many different genres and time periods are represented — I hope you find one to schedule your next trip to!

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Top Books with Cities in The Titles

*denotes cities I have visited

A Bookseller in Madrid by Mario Escobar*

The Cairo Curse by Pepper Basham

Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar*

Embers in A London Sky by Sarah Sundin*

The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton*

The Librarian of Saint-Malo by Mario Escobar

Meet Me in Monaco by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb

Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton

The Paris Betrayal by James R. Hannibal*

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First Line Friday — Things We Cannot Keep

21 Aug

Happy Friday! Today I am featuring a very special novel — Things We Cannot Keep by Amanda Cox. During the days that I read this book, my family was walking through the grief of losing my mother-in-law. At 98 years old she had lived a very full and faith-filled life, so the past 2 weeks have been bittersweet. The main character of the novel restores cherished heirlooms specifically because of the stories attached. We have been recounting stories that have made us laugh and made us cry, pain and joy making the memories special– a truth that Tess discovers for herself . I highly recommend this book!

Here’s the first line:

People always used the phrase “can’t see the forest for the trees” like it was a bad thing, but Tess Holcomb had learned to survive by letting the big picture fade into meaningless blur.

A mysterious package. A name she thought she’d erased. And the one person she never expected to see again.

Tess Holcomb has built a new life in Alabama, repairing timepieces and avoiding her troubled past as she restores her customers’ family heirlooms–treasures she never had. When a mysterious package arrives addressed to Teresa Baker, the name she abandoned, Tess finds herself drawn into a puzzle that threatens her delicate peace.

Then Elliot Sullivan appears at her door after eighteen years, and Tess knows he’s after more than just forgiveness. She doesn’t trust his motives, but he could be the key to uncovering the origin of the mystery package and its cryptic contents.

Tess has found safety in her simple life, but to reunite this lost heirloom with its rightful recipient she will have to come out of hiding. Each clue leads her further from the security of home, and each story reveals hidden truths. The question is whether she’s brave enough to face what she might find–and whether the man beside her can be trusted with what matters most.

Before becoming a stay-at-home parent, Amanda Cox spent her time counseling children, families, and individuals through life’s challenging moments. Now she uses those same skills to develop layered characters and stories, bringing them on a journey of hope and healing. A journey she hopes her readers experience in their own lives as they read.

A few of her favorite things are the sanctuary of the great outdoors, the feeling of pen on paper, the sound of her children’s laughter, and exploring new places with her husband of 18 years. (Oh, let’s not forget good fiction and good coffee. She’s addicted to both.) You can stay connected with her latest writing updates at http://www.amandacoxwrites.com. You can find her on social media by searching Amanda Cox Writes

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Book Review — Things We Cannot Keep

18 Aug

I read Things We Cannot Keep by Amanda Cox during an especially difficult time in our family’s life. My MIL passed away over a week ago. At 98 years old she lived a very full and faith-filled life, but the last year has been a struggle. She went home to Jesus surrounded by those who loved her. The past weeks have reminded us of the stories we have shared — both the bitter and the sweet. This novel sets its foundation on the stories that surround precious heirlooms, in particular, a mysterious pocket watch delivered to main character Tess Holcomb. As Tess takes a journey to discover the stories behind the watch, she faces the demons she left behind in her home town 18 years before. Joining her is her longtime, ex-best friend Elliot. The boy who she loved and who betrayed her. Together they work towards a place that Tess has long since ceased to believe in. Things We Cannot Keep is about the courage to face the hard parts of life. It has themes of forgiveness — a hard thing to give and receive — and redemption. I loved everything about this book. The characters, both main and supporting, are well-developed. The plot is intriguing and really kept me turning the pages. And the spiritual themes are naturally developed. There’s no quick and easy resolution, but there is peace at the end. This is a special book that I can’t keep from thinking about. I know it will be with me for a long time. It is also a book that you really need to read. It’s a novel that also needs to be shared, so grab a buddy or your book club and schedule a lengthy meet-up. You will need to talk about it. It’s a 5-star for sure and very highly recommended.

Very Highly Recommended

Great for Book Clubs

Audience: Adults

(Thanks to the publisher for an ARC of this novel. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

A mysterious package. A name she thought she’d erased. And the one person she never expected to see again.

Tess Holcomb has built a new life in Alabama, repairing timepieces and avoiding her troubled past as she restores her customers’ family heirlooms–treasures she never had. When a mysterious package arrives addressed to Teresa Baker, the name she abandoned, Tess finds herself drawn into a puzzle that threatens her delicate peace.

Then Elliot Sullivan appears at her door after eighteen years, and Tess knows he’s after more than just forgiveness. She doesn’t trust his motives, but he could be the key to uncovering the origin of the mystery package and its cryptic contents.

Tess has found safety in her simple life, but to reunite this lost heirloom with its rightful recipient she will have to come out of hiding. Each clue leads her further from the security of home, and each story reveals hidden truths. The question is whether she’s brave enough to face what she might find–and whether the man beside her can be trusted with what matters most.

Before becoming a stay-at-home parent, Amanda Cox spent her time counseling children, families, and individuals through life’s challenging moments. Now she uses those same skills to develop layered characters and stories, bringing them on a journey of hope and healing. A journey she hopes her readers experience in their own lives as they read.

A few of her favorite things are the sanctuary of the great outdoors, the feeling of pen on paper, the sound of her children’s laughter, and exploring new places with her husband of 18 years. (Oh, let’s not forget good fiction and good coffee. She’s addicted to both.) You can stay connected with her latest writing updates at http://www.amandacoxwrites.com. You can find her on social media by searching Amanda Cox Writes.

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