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Spotlight on YA Mystery/Adventure — The Ultimate Blindspot

2 Apr
The Ultimate Blindside JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Ultimate Blindside by Leslea Wahl, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About The Book

The Ultimate Blindside

Title: The Ultimate Blindside
Series: Blindside series #3
Author: Leslea Wahl
Publisher: Perpetual Light Publishing
Release Date: February 3, 2026
Genre: YA Adventure/Mystery

Jake’s silver-medal life is movie-worthy.

Sophie’s role is about to be sabotaged.

Their sleepy Colorado town is overrun by a Hollywood film crew as the two teens, now high school seniors, find their private lives laid open for the world to see. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman and her daughter seek the couple’s help running from a powerful, dangerous man. In this tale of twists, whom can Sophie and Jake truly trust?

Excerpt

As I stare down at the halfpipe, I keep reminding myself that I’m at Copper Mountain, but the glaring lights, the Olympic banner, the crowd of spectators, even what I’m wearing, have all transported me back in time to the final Olympic event when I was awarded the Silver Medal. 

The two weeks of the Olympic Games, as well as the months that followed, have always been such a jumble in my mind. But standing here now, it all comes flooding back to me: the awe of competing against the guys I’d grown up admiring, the nervous energy that emanated all around me, the ease with which I boarded my first couple runs, the shock of realizing I was actually in medal contention, and then the complete disbelief when the final scores were posted. The memories are overwhelming.

I squat down and take a few breaths, unsure why they are affecting me so much. Maybe because I never really had the chance to process everything. I was too young and unprepared for the moment and all that followed. Heck, I still don’t understand it all. I peer up at the night sky. The full moon shines as bright as one of the spotlights. God, I don’t know why all this has happened to me. I believe all things can work for Your glory. Please help me to see how this crazy life can bring others to You.

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eXtreme Blindside


About The Author

Leslea Wahl

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 updates.


Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive print copies of the first two books of the series and book-themed items including socks, a mug, a bookmark, and a bible-verse magnet!

The Ultimate Blindside blog tour giveaway JustRead Tours

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight March 31, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 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/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Spotlight on MG/YA Mystery — A Summer to Treasure

29 May

A Summer to Treasure JustRead Blog Tour

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

About The Book

A Summer to Treasure

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.

Excerpt

Luke squeezed his eyes shut. Now what? His life seemed to be unraveling before his eyes. Gone were his girlfriend and football season. Undoubtably losing both would affect his standing in their friend group. His whole high school identity had been dismantled as he’d hit rock bottom—literally. He opened his eyes; thousands of stars came into focus. Maybe it was time to follow Grandma’s advice and trust in God.



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Into the Spotlight In Plain Sight


About The Author

Leslea Wahl

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!

A Summer to Treasure JustRead Tours blog giveaway

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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Spotlight On YA Fiction — Charting The Course

26 Jun

Charting the Course JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Charting the Course by Leslea Wahl, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About The Book

Charting the Course

Title: Charting the Course
Series: Finding Faith series
Author: Leslea Wahl
Publisher: Vinspire Publishing
Release Date: June 27, 2023
Genre: YA Christian Adventure

Stuck on a ship with her estranged father for this high school reunion – not a merry way to spend the holidays. But could an onboard mystery and a cute boy be the course correction Liz needs?

Set amid the beauty of the Caribbean islands, Charting the Course delves into the topics of fractured families, generational high-school dramas, taking responsibility for your actions, and focusing on faith to keep us anchored. The twists and turns in this high-seas adventure will keep the reader bracing for the next wave of intrigue.

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Excerpt

The room turns hauntingly quiet. 

The beautiful opening notes instantly calm my nerves, and I begin singing my bluesy rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. The melancholy song was one I’d listened to repeatedly after my parents’ divorce. 

My eyes close and I pour my soul into the slow, emotional version of the song. In that moment, I’m swept away with those raw childhood memories and lose myself to the music, the crescendo capturing all the hope and despair of a little girl feeling utterly alone in the world.

Too soon, the slow final line flows through me. I hold the last note for an extra beat. Then savor the silence.



Also Available

Into the Spotlight


About The Author

Leslea Wahl

Leslea Wahl lives in beautiful Colorado and is the author of several award-winning teen novels. She strives to write stories that encourage teens to grow in their faith through fun adventurous mysteries. Leslea is often inspired by her family, their travels, and real-life adventures. She particularly enjoys including the furry, four-legged members of her family in her novels. Besides writing Leslea also reviews faith-based novels on her website and is a founding member of CatholicTeenBooks.com.

Connect with Leslea by visiting lesleawahl.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.


Tour Giveaway

(3) winners will each win signed copies of Charting the Course, Into the Spotlight, and Where You Lead by Leslea Wahl!

Charting the Course JustRead Tours giveaway

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 26, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 3, 2023. Winner 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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