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A Christian, wife, mom, daughter, & sister.
Faith-based writing is my favorite.
ARC reader of closed-door rom-coms, romance, fantasy, & hx fiction.

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Knowing Amelia by @authorjenatkinson
is a small town contemporary romance that was such a beautiful story that I couldn’t wait to read the second in the duology, Becoming Olivia, coming 10/26/26, so you don’t have to wait long. Both can be read with Kindle Unlimited.

This was a beautiful story of growing as a person from what her parents wanted for her to what she finally realized she wants for herself.

#arcread #rerelease #smalltown #closeddoorcontemporaryromance #lifetimeofsecrets

**I received an advanced copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily. by @loves.2.read

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Don’t Smash the Cake by @authorbarbarasutton is an enemies to lovers, old money vs hometown dreams romance that reminded me a bit of Romeo and Juliet. I enjoyed this one and hope to read more in this series as I could see at least two more possibilities as I read this one.

This is the second book in the Crescent Shoals Wedding Series with a Prequel Novella, Never Catch the Bouquet, available free.

#arcread #crescentshoals #romeojuliet #sweetandclean #oppositesattract

**I received an advanced copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily. by @loves.2.read

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New Cover Reveal for Protecting the Poor by @amandateroauthor

Forced apart by danger, two brothers must decide what they’re willing to risk for their faith.

When his training exercise becomes an attack, Dumphey flees to the forest with a target on his back. Away from the castle, Dumphey finds new opportunities to help the poor, but he can no longer protect his younger brother.

With Dumphey in hiding, Noel must learn how to follow God on his own in the midst of corruption. He wants to live in peace, but obedience may require him to sacrifice his safety.

As Lord Feroci rises in power, doing what’s right could cost the brothers their lives.

Protecting the Poor is a clean, Christian young adult retelling of Robin Hood with no magic or romance.
2-3 hour read
Two very different brothers
Band of Merry Men
Unlikely heroes
Danger & adventure
Strong Christian themes
Historical medieval setting
No romance
Non-magical fantasy kingdom setting

Protecting the Poor is the third novella in the Tales of Faith series. The series is best read in the following order:

Befriending the Beast (novella)
The Secret Slipper (novella)
Tower of Treachery (short story)
Protecting the Poor (novella)
Slumber of Surrender (short story)
Get the exclusive hardback Tales of Faith Complete Series for a bonus flash fiction story, Trove of Thieves. by @loves.2.read

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Just finished this one and I loved it! @authorbrgoodwin you are an amazing author. The amount of times I was cracking up was ridiculously wonderful. I loved how you wove the need for Christ into this romcom of epic proportions. by @loves.2.read

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One month to go before everyone can read To Reflect the Sun by @authorcarriecotten

For now, check out book one in the duology, Made Like the Moon. Available in Kindle Unlimited. by @loves.2.read

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You Fall First by @juliechristiansonauthor is a strangers to more, age-gap, fake-dating, brother’s best friend sweet romcom. Whew, that was a mouthful. Lol

I am loving all of these 5-star reads! Julie has done such a great job on the Harvest Hollow Love Stories that I couldn’t wait to read this one. It had me laughing and at times, on the edge of my seat.

(There is minor language.)

Thank you to both @bookedwiththeemilys and @juliechristianson for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC.

#arcread #brothersbestfriend #closeddoorromcom #age-gap #sweetromcom

**I received an advanced copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily. by @loves.2.read

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Don’t Blink by @author.jordanriley is a Christian, cowboy romance full of family, faith, and feelings that I loved! I started with book 1 in the series, Still Yours, and went through the entire series in one weekend. A beautiful conclusion for the Jennings’ Family series that is both a prequel and a sequel.

We see how the family started with Maureen and Leonard and all they went through throughout their 37 years married with a dual timeline starting when they met and going through pivotal times in their marriage and family while including the present.

I can’t say enough about this book and the love the family has for one another. The emotions are strong and Jordan doesn’t shy away from hard things and even some sin that the characters deal with throughout the series, the best part however, is how they repent and learn to lean on God, knowing He loves them.

Pick up this series if you love seeing God move through characters and see how they grow throughout. This is a fade to black series done well.

#arcread #cowboyromance #christianromance #prequel #sequel

**I received an advanced copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily. by @loves.2.read

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Cover Reveal for Book 2 of 3 from Tales of Faith by @amandateroauthor She doesn't know she's being searched for. He doesn't know what she's endured.
Lord Kiralyn has grieved the death of his daughter for over a decade. But a former servant reveals that Lia was kidnapped by Bioti. Praying that Lia has survived, Lord Kiralyn sets out to find the daughter he thought was dead.

Lia’s deformity is only one of her burdens. Life with Bioti has convinced Lia her only purpose is to be a slave. She doubts God can bring anything beautiful out of her ugly life.

But Bioti will stop at nothing to keep Lia from the father she doesn't even know is searching for her.

The Secret Slipper is a clean, Christian young adult retelling of Cinderella with no magic or romance.
1-2 hour read
She has a deformed foot
Her father is searching for her
Quest-like vibes
Strong Christian themes
Happily ever after
Historical medieval setting
No romance
Non-magical fantasy kingdom setting
The Secret Slipper is the second novella in the Tales of Faith series. The series is best read in the following order:

Befriending the Beast (novella)
The Secret Slipper (novella)
Tower of Treachery (short story)
Protecting the Poor (novella)
Slumber of Surrender (short story)
Get the exclusive hardback Tales of Faith Complete Series for a bonus flash fiction story, Trove of Thieves. by @loves.2.read

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Ski the Moment by @authordrewtaylor is one I can't wait to read. Drew's books are so good! Preorder today and check out her other books like Chasing Kensie, The Designated Series, and the Politics of Love series.

Available to preorder:
- Ebook preorders are available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHY596PZ

- Paperback preorders (including swag) are available through Drew's website: https://taylorversemerch.com/products/ski-the-moment-paperback-preorder

Some kisses only come once. Some deserve another moment.

Gia Reyes
When my family joins the Turners for an epic Christmas vacation at Frost Resort in Alaska, I keep finding myself paired with my best friend Julian—whom I once kissed at the mercy of my own made-up signals—only to have him frame me permanently in the friend zone.

Each stolen glance, gentle touch, and heartfelt conversation has me wondering. . .

Can I rewrite our narrative, crafting an ending where one kiss leads us into forever?

Julian Turner
I cleared my chaotic schedule for a joint-family vacation, but I’m starting to think these uninterrupted days with Gia—my best friend I've spent years convincing myself I can’t have—could be a blessing or a curse. Especially when our families constantly remind us that we can only ever be friends.

As feelings I’ve buried rise to the surface, will Gia dare to trust me with her heart after she boldly kissed me while I was too naive to see the woman right in front of me?

Ski the Moment is a heartwarming NA Christian romance filled with tight-knit family shenanigans, hilarious banter, authentic faith, and two best friends who simply need to. . . seize the moment.

* Best friends to more
* Sunshine x sunshine
* Yearning
* Tight-knit families / Loud Southern Families
* First Kiss Gone Wrong
* Joint Family Vacation
* Alaska Ski Town
* Christmas Vacation
* Scavenger Hunt
* Drive-in Movie
* She’s a Game Narrative Designer
* He’s a Cityscape Photographer
* Light-hearted and fun

@SkipTheSpice thanks for including me! by @loves.2.read

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Cover Reveal for Where There’s Smoke
by @authorrachaelwaechter

We were more than defenders; we were heroes. And heroes need to follow their
mission through to the very end, no matter the stakes.

After a crushing defeat in Texas, the Defenders of Victory are forced to confront a hard truth: their path to triumph was never as clear as they once believed.

When Dr. Fadel’s true endgame is finally exposed and the stakes explode far beyond anything they imagined. Bringing him down will demand more than luck and a little bit of courage—it will require crossing an ocean into unknown territory, where every ally is uncertain and every move could be their last.

Where There’s Smoke delivers a thrilling conclusion to the Defenders of Victory series, packed with death-defying stunts, raw confessions of love, a shadowy secret society, late-night karaoke, and more twists than anyone saw coming.

When the game requires sacrifice, sometimes the rules are the first thing that have to
go…

This is book 3 of 3. You’ll definitely want to read books 1 & 2 first, but you have time! Book 3 releases on November 20!

#arcteam #yaadventure #yafantasy #yalove #yasuperheroes by @loves.2.read

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Cover reveal for The One She Loves
by @ella_marie_author

As the youngest of five successful siblings, Hollywood was Nico’s chance to finally prove he could make a name for himself. But when everything he’s worked for comes crashing down, he’s forced to return to Bedford—the town where he left behind a colossal mess.

Seeing Gianna on his very first day home brings every regret rushing back.

Once his first love, she’s now a painful reminder that while failure kept landing on his plate, success kept filling hers. With the two of them now working side by side at his dad’s café, burying the past—and everything it awakens—feels like his only way forward as he searches for a way back to California.

Gianna knows the past is best left alone, but her heart has never been willing to leave Nico there.

Working beside him makes it impossible to ignore that he’s become the kind of man she’s always prayed for, even though he seems adamant about leaving their history untouched. She knows she should do the same, especially when a future with him could cost her the one relationship she treasures most. The trouble is, letting go has never been easy when it comes to the only man she’s ever loved.

Can a love story scarred by the mistakes of their youth still find its happily ever after, or has the past already written the final chapter?

The One She Loves is a hope-filled second-chance Christian romance about redemption, restored faith,
forgiveness, and the God who makes all things new.

Releasing November 6!

#faithread #coverreveal #secondchanceromance #forgiveness #family-centered by @loves.2.read

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Happy Release Day @authorcarriecotten !!! I loved this book and can't wait for the release of book 2 in the duology To Reflect the Sun, coming 11/10/26. by @loves.2.read

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