Elisabeth: Mother of John

About the Book:

Title: Elisabeth: Mother of John
Author: H. B. Moore
Release Date: November 1st, 2025
Genre: Biblical Fiction

Her greatest sacrifice became her greatest legacy.

Zacharias has loved Elisabeth all his life. When negotiations are made for their marriage, the childhood friends trust that their future will be bright. But as their story unfolds in their village near Jerusalem, the life they build together is marked by both the joy of love and the sorrows of loss and longing, for as the years pass by, the steadfast couple is never blessed with the thing they desire above all: a child.

Now beyond childbearing years, it seems that the couple’s righteous desire will never be granted—until a divine promise is made, and they learn that their fate will transcend the bounds of age and mortal comprehension. Elisabeth and Zacharias are destined to play a pivotal role in the fulfillment of ancient scripture, and they soon come to understand that God’s plan is far grander than they ever dreamed.

Book Review:

I thought this book was so interesting! Even though I have not read a lot of Biblical fiction, I really enjoyed this one. I appreciated too how Moore acknowledged that some parts of these are fiction and included the verse references at the back of the book. This book encouraged me to read again the wonderful story of Jesus’ coming, and I hope it encourages you to do the same.

I sympathized with Elisabeth! I really liked how we got to see a little of her when she is younger and when she is older. I felt like the time jump in the book made sense for the storyline and these characters. And it was nice that Elisabeth and Zachariah did actually feel older after the time jump. They had grown a lot from the shy and uncertain couple that we first meet.

As I read this book, it reminded me again of the sheer amazingness of what occurred. When you are reading the Bible, it is sometimes hard to put yourself in the characters’ shoes. However, this book highlights how Mary and Elisabeth must have been so overjoyed and also overwhelmed at getting the opportunity to be a part of this time in history. I also loved the addition of Mary and some other Biblical characters that were in Luke. While at first I was surprised, the more I thought about it the more it made sense. This small, Jewish community probably all knew each other.

I would totally recommend this book! There are some artistic changes though, so I would also recommend reading the true and full story of Jesus’ coming in the Gospels.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.

A Proper Scoundrel

About the Book:

A Proper Scoundrel (Proper Scandals Book 3)

Title: A Proper Scoundrel
Series: Proper Scandals #3
Author: Esther Hatch
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Release Date: May 10h, 2021
Genre: Historal Romance

is scandals were right on track until she derailed everything.

As the successful owner of multiple railroad lines, Diana Barton is all too accustomed to fending off suitors seeking to stake their claim on her wealth. In order to keep the wolves at bay, Diana has contrived the perfect plan: appeal to the most notorious rake in London, the Baron Lord Bryant, to ruin her reputation and scare off the worst of the time wasters. The ruse will be no hardship—she’s secretly been fascinated by the man for years.

Lord Bryant is well aware of his questionable reputation. Indeed, he has cultivated the image carefully, and the last thing he wants is a wife. When he’s approached by the younger sister of a business associate, he tells her in no uncertain terms that he cannot help. However, when he sees for himself what she is up against, Bryant grudgingly offers his assistance. Faced with his most complicated entanglement yet, Bryant is firm in his conditions—and Diana knows that to get romantically involved with Bryant would spell certain heartbreak. But as the counterfeit couple grows ever closer, the line between truth and lies becomes blurred, threatening both Lord Bryant’s well-laid plans and the future of Diana’s railroad business.

Book Review:

Oh I adored this book! I had heard so many good things about A Proper Scoundrel and I have to admit I was a bit worried that it would not live up to the hype, but I was wrong. A Proper Scoundrel was a stunning and beautifully written book! A Proper Scoundrel is the third book in Esther Hatch’s Proper Romance series.

Diana Barton is a successful owner of multiple railroad lines, but she is a female and she is all too accustomed to having to fend off suitors trying to stake a claim on her wealth. In order to save her business, Diana conserves the perfect plan. Get the most notorious rake in London, Baron Lord Bryant to ruin her reputation. Lord Bryant is well aware of his reputation, but he never expected to be approached by the younger sister of a business associate. He tells her no, but once he sees what she is up against, he offers his assistance. As Bryant and Diana play this game, they grow ever closer, threnting both Lord Bryant’s well-laid plans and the future of Daian’s railroad business.

Lord Bryant, Everton was just wonderful, I didn’t know what to think of him at first from the other two books, however this book changed my mind. There was more to him than people expected, it was so interesting to read from his perspective and get to know him better. There was a depth to him that you weren’t able to see at first. I fell in love with this scoundrel and I wanted him to find peace. He was broken and hurting, but he was scared to let others in

Diana Barton was the perfect match for Everton, she was strong and stubborn. She didn’t allow others to push her around. I liked reading more about her. She wanted to prove that she was capable but she needed Everton’s help to stop the men from bothering her. She was living in a world where women were not allowed to run business, especially a railroad line. She was so cool but she was also human and it was sweet to read about her falling in love with Everton.

I adored the relationship between Everton and Dianna, they were perfect together. She didn’t allow him to push her around and he encouraged her to be herself. I really enjoyed their bantering. The storyline was so interesting, and it was fun to learn more about the characters and see old characters. I can’t wait to see who the next book is about.

A Proper Scoundrel was amazing! It was even better than I had hoped!! I could not recommend it enough. A Proper Scoundrel is a clean historical romance, I would recommend it to 13 and up.

Love in a Contract

About the Book:

Love in a Contract: Christmas on the Trail (Christmas at Coldwater Creek Book 5)

Title: Love in a Contract
Series: Christmas at Coldwater Creek #5
Author: Britney M. Mills
Release Date: November 17th, 2022
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Trails aren’t always smooth. Neither is life.

Brooke White has been struggling to keep her late husband’s ATV rental business afloat for the past year. And now she’s blindsided to find out on what would’ve been his twenty-fifth birthday that he was to receive an inheritance from his late grandfather. But his terms cause her to pause as she’ll get the money only if she enters into a year-long marriage to receive it.

Adam Burke spends his time working on his family’s dairy farm and fixing up the farm equipment throughout the valley. Any extra time he has goes to fixing the ATVs Brooke—his best friend’s widow—rents out. When she mentions the conditions of her husband’s will, Adam is more than willing to help, especially since he blames himself for the accident.

Will a marriage of convenience lead them to forgiveness and happily-ever-after, or will they let the past destroy any chance of a future together?

Book Review:

This one was so cute! I loved getting to see Adam and Brooke’s story and Noah was adorable! The tropes in this were also so sweet. I loved the aspects of friends-to-more and marriage of convenience.

Adam was so sweet and thoughtful. He was quieter, but really thought things through. I loved the way he cared for Brooke and Noah and even the way that he still valued his friendship with Tucker. I loved getting to see more of the Burke family with every book. They are so fun and supportive.

I really felt for Brooke. She was still facing the ramifications of Tucker’s death and all the business decisions. She had been grieving and finally was forced to evaluate if she was ready to move forward. I loved her relationship with Lacey and the support she gave. She cared so much for Noah and really wanted to honor her husband’s memory. It was so sweet to see the progression of their romance. They really were able to come alongside one another.

This contemporary romance can be read as a standalone like the rest, but is part of a series. It deals with the past loss of a spouse and family instability. There is only kissing.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.

Fraternizing with the Enemey

Fraternizing with the Enemy (Most Likely To)

About the Book:

Title: Fraternizing with the Enemey
Series: Most Likely to #5
Author: Sarah Sutton
Release Date: October 18th, 2025
Genre: YA

I’m starting my senior year at Brentwood High with three certainties:

I finally made it into the Top Tier, Brentwood’s most elite popularity circle.
I’m co-captain of the cheer squad with my best friend-slash-queen bee, Jade Dyer.
I’m in desperate need of a boyfriend.

Now that my mom’s archaic dating ban is officially over, I’m ready for more than perfect hair and pom-poms—I want Brentwood’s next It-Couple status.

Enter Logan. I tripped—literally—into his arms at Brentwood High’s open house, and suddenly the world blurred around us. Mega cute, annoyingly funny, and the kind of boy who’d be the perfect half of my It-Couple dream.

The problem? He showed up to Brentwood on a dare, and he actually goes to Jefferson High. Brentwood’s sworn enemy. Their football team’s quarterback.

Off-limits doesn’t even begin to cover it.

But when my friends crown me “Most Likely to Peak in High School,” I panic. Desperate to prove them wrong, I make the dumbest decision ever: date Logan, a Jefferson Bulldog, in secret. Exposure therapy, I tell myself. Just long enough to show I can break rules, that I don’t just blindly follow orders, that I can think for myself. That I won’t peak in high school.

Except every laugh, late-night text, and stolen moment makes me question everything I thought I knew—my friendship with Jade, the social hierarchy I’ve clung to, and the past I tried to bury. And the closer I get to a boy I was never supposed to love, the more I realize the people I trust most might be the ones who could ruin everything.

Book Review:

Oh my goodness! I absolutely adored this book. I have been waiting for years for Madisons’ book, and it did not disappoint. I really liked how we also got to see a short epilogue of some of the other characters too.

I thought Madison was so relatable. She was trying hard to figure out who she was and who she wanted to be. After years of being Jade’s sidekick, she was finally kinda trying to do her own thing. Her struggles and slip ups felt real and made sense for her character. I feel like I was also able to have a lot more grace for her because we get to see her POV. I liked how Landon pushed her to be a better person too, but she didn’t change for him. She changed for herself because she didn’t like who she was becoming. Her arc was so satisfying!

I thought Landon was the sweetest too! He was also trying his hardest to do what he thought was right, but everything was getting super complicated. I loved how he complemented Madison, and he saw beyond the popular facade that she hid behind. I did not expect the twists in his character too!

I thought the whole plot was really well done! There is a lot of high school drama, but it was interesting to see it from Madison’ POV. I feel like she added another layer that we hadn’t really seen before. I would totally recommend this whole series! While this book can be read standalone, I recommend reading this one last.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.

First Down and Forever to Go

About the Book:

Title: First Down and Forever to GO
Series: River Foxes Football Romance #1
Author: Leah Dobrinska
Release Date: January 20th, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Can a pair of opposites come together to heal from past wounds, lay their secrets bare, and pave the way for a future full of laughter and love? Or is this Cinderella story destined for an unhappily ever after?

TJ Wilson, the outgoing star running back for the Green Bay River Foxes, swears he’ll never fall in love again…not after losing his college girlfriend. He’s content with a life of football and carefree dating. Nothing serious. No strings. No matter how much his teammates rib him for it. When a stunning, secretive woman all but begs him to show her a good time at his team’s charity ball, he’s the man for the job. If the shoe fits, after all.

One heart-to-heart and an almost-kiss later, TJ finds himself enamored with the bashful but brazen mystery Cinderella, and, against his better judgement, longing for more than the one night she’s offered him.

One night. Lucy Dupree, a secret author and media personality-turned-social pariah, promises her literary agent she’ll come out of hiding for one night. Just long enough to get inspired, overcome her writer’s block, and finish her manuscript by the deadline. With the help of her fairy-godmother landlord and a vintage wedding gown, Lucy attends the Green Bay River Foxes Gala where she meets TJ, a walking, talking prince charming.

The masquerade theme allows Lucy to conceal her identity, and TJ provides her with enough content to write ten romance novels. A win-win. She got what she came for, and that’s enough. It has to be. Because when the clock strikes midnight, the fairytale ends. Or is it just beginning?

Book Review:

Ah! This was just so cute and sweet! I adored this story and read it so quickly! First Down and Forever is the first book in Leah Dobrinska’s new series, River Foxes Football Romance. I was so excited for the start of this new series and it did not disappoint.

First of all, I loved both of the characters. They felt real and I wanted them to be my friends. TJ and Lucy were both working through different hurts and trying to figure out life. I love how they healed each other heal by just being good friends. The romance was fitting for them, they both fell fast but were scared of how the other might react.

The progression of their relationship felt perfect and I like how they became friends first. They got to know each other. The story was engaging and I was rooting for them as they faced the obstacles that stood in their way. They were both public figures in different ways but they could be real with each other. Both TJ and Lucy had to grow throughout the book as they learned to face their fears and step out in faith.

This was a wonderful book and I would totally recommend it! I loved the hints of Cinderella that this story had but it also felt like its own book. The side characters were a lot of fun and I am hoping that the rest of the football team gets their own books. I loved seeing old characters too. First Down and Forever to Go is a closed door contemporary romance.

I received a complimentary copy

Every Heart Prepare

About the Book:

Every Heart Prepare: A Christmas Romance Novella (Faith On The Frontier)

Title: Every Heart Prepare
Series: Faith on the Frontier #1
Author: Madelyn Smith
Release Date: October 17th, 2025
Genre: Historical Romance

An injured preacher. A rancher’s spinster daughter. A Christmas season where they’ll both learn to find true joy in the world.

Leroy:

My injuries may have halted my travels where I preach the Word of God, but it can’t keep my spirits down. I’m determined to recover, not be a burden, and then to continue on my journey. Except, the more I get to know Sicilia Mariner, the more I question my calling. Can God’s plan for me change?

Sicilia:

Being the only woman on the ranch has become lonely. As the years go by with no beau, I’ve begun to wonder if God really has a plan for me. When Mister Lovelady ends up injured and at our ranch, I barely let myself hope that he’s an answer to prayer. But the more I get to know Leroy Lovelady, the more I wonder if God’s plan is even better than the one I’ve dreamed of.
Every Heart Prepare is the first book in the Faith On The Frontier series where characters deepen their faith in Jesus Christ while navigating the hardships of life on the frontier. Every Heart Prepare takes inspiration from the author’s family history along with the sacred Christmas carol Joy To The World, with themes of forgiveness, redemption, and healing throughout the story.

Book Review:

I loved this adorable novella! It was such a sweet read about the hope of Jesus Christ along with the sweet blessings that He gives us.

I really loved the strong, Christian aspect in this one. Leroy is a preacher, and multiple Bible verses are quoted throughout the book. The Bible is not only quoted but lived out as Leroy and Sicilia fight to see God’s goodness in every aspect. Both of them had been through their fair share of trials, but they were determined to trust the Lord through it all. I appreciated the way that Leroy’s PTSD was handled with so much grace as well.

Leroy and Sicilia were such fun characters. I was invested in them from the beginning. They were both trying to figure out how best to serve God in their seasons of life. I loved to see them come together, and I appreciated that there was no third act breakup too! I would totally recommend this sweet novella perfect for anyone looking for a lovely, Christmas read.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.

But He’s My Fake Fiance

About the Book:

Title: But He’s My Fake Fiance
Series: But He’s a Carter Brother #3
Author: Annah Conwell
Release Date: March 28th, 2024
Genre: Romantic Comedy

My ex-boyfriend is engaged to my stepsister.

Yeah, it shocked me too. So much so, that when my ex tells me, I grab the first guy I see and pretend he’s my fiancé.

Somehow it only gets wilder from there, because the guy I grab happens to be Grayson Carter, notorious flirt and extrovert to the max. Also, the guy I turned down a month before while dating said ex-boyfriend.

Grayson surprisingly goes along with my plan, throwing pet names and flirty lines at me all while putting on this protective facade in front of my ex that makes my knees weak.

But when our little scene turns into a full-on scheme, I find myself questioning what’s real and what’s not.

The problem is, if it is real, I don’t know if I can risk loving someone like Grayson. I have a feeling if I gave him my heart, I’d never get it back.

Book Review:

I loved this book! But He’s My Fake Fiancé is the third book in Annah Conwell’s But He’s a Carter Brother series. This was just so good and I ended up finishing it in one day! Grayson deserved his own book and it was wonderful.

Grayson was a golden retriever character. I had loved him in the past books and I was excited to learn more about him. Grayson was just as sweet as I had thought and I loved seeing him interact with his family and Sloane. He had to learn to let Sloane in and see that it was okay to be struggling.Sloane was also a fun character. I loved her relationship with Grayson and it was cool to read about her falling for him. She had to learn to stand up for herself and see that she was worth it.

Both Sloane and Grayson were relatable as they tried to figure out life. I liked reading about them growing and falling in love with each other. They truly cared for each other. The side characters were wonderful and I love the family interactions. The Carter family is just the perfect amount of crazy and love that reminds me of my own family and our relationship. I was engaged in the story from the beginning and I wanted to see how Grayson and Sloane would turn their fake relationship into something real. I finished But He’s My Fake Fiance in one day and I could not recommend it more! I loved the characters and the story. It was so fun to see the Carter family again. I am super excited for the next book and I can’t wait to read it!

Love in a Snapshot

About the Book:

Love in a Snapshot: Christmas at the Farm (Christmas at Coldwater Creek Book 3)

Title: Love in a Snapshot
Series: Christmas at Coldwater Creek #3
Author: Britney M. Mills
Release Date: December 2nd, 2019
Genre: Contemporary Romance

He’s a dairy farmer, she’s a travel blogger, and the vacation that brings them together.

Preston Burke had to give up the rodeo after his father had a stroke, and now he’s set to take over the family dairy farm. But he’d rather be traveling the world rather than setting his schedule by the morning and nighttime milkings. When a new girl takes over managing the lodge for a couple weeks, the stories of her travels make him restless. But what hurts most is that he might be falling for someone who could be gone any day.

After Ashley Morgan’s relationship blows up on her, she escapes to a small town in Wyoming, hoping that running for a bit will help her sort out her disheveled life. As she spends time getting to know Preston, she realizes how much she wants a real relationship.

But settling down in Coldwater Creek would mean giving up her popular business. Or would it?

Book Review:

This was so cute! I have been reading through this series and I love getting to see more characters’ stories!

Preston was so fun! I was excited to see his story after meeting him in the first book. He was very family-oriented and felt the burden of holding together the farm. He was able to relax and open up with Ashley. They had a lot in common and they connected so quickly.

I felt for Ashley! She had so many surprises in her life and she just wanted some space to reevaluate it all. She definitely got it in Coldwater Creek. Once again, the readers get to know the town more through her eyes! It was so sweet to watch her get to know the characters. She and Preston were really sweet! It did feel a bit insta-love, but I think it fit the vibe of the story.

I really enjoyed reading about them getting to know one another and also how they supported each other in their own individual dreams. This is a sweet contemporary romance with some holiday vibes and only kissing.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! We hope and pray everyone is having a wonderful holiday, but we know this is not always the case. Praise God He has given His Son as a free gift to those who believe.

For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given;

and the government shall be upon[a] his shoulder,

and his name shall be called[b]

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)

In this Christmas season, we can trust in the good news that God has given His own Son to pay the price for sins. Merry Christmas!

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Christmas Lights and Just Mights

About the Book:

Christmas Lights & Just Mights: A Houston Pumas Sweet Holiday Romance (Houston Pumas Sports Romance)

Title: Christmas Lights and Just Mights
Series: Houston Pumas Sports Romance #4
Author: Ranee S. Clark
Publisher: Sweetly Us Press
Release Date: November 16th, 2025
Genre: Romantic Comedy

I do not need a boyfriend for Christmas.

What I need is peppermint hot chocolate, a holiday getaway, and a front-row seat to watch my best friend play in the big Christmas Day football game.

But when our mutual friend Chad shows up with his two adorable daughters, one massive migraine, and zero nannies to help out–guess who finds herself volunteering to play babysitter? Yep, me.

It’s all fun holiday light shows and ice-skating games until I see him shirtless in the middle of the night.

Suddenly my “single dad friend” is now “ridiculously attractive single dad friend.”

Here’s the problem: he’s ten years older, recently divorced, and definitely not ready for the girls to have a new mom. Besides, I’m on a dating hiatus after almost eloping with someone I barely knew. This is supposed to be a cozy Christmas getaway, not a fall-for-the-single-dad-next-door situation.

Except…he’s working so hard to be the best dad he can be, keeping their Christmas traditions even when it’s hard and making sure the girls get the help they need to deal with their mom leaving. It’s hard not to daydream about being part of his life–of their life.

And just when I think I know what (or who) I want for Christmas, my ex shows up begging for a second chance.

Now I have to decide: revisit the past I thought I wanted … or risk it all on the man who just might be my future.

A cozy, swoony, age-gap, single-dad closed door Christmas romcom—complete with cute kids, holiday magic, and one very inconvenient crush.

Book Review:

I loved this novella! I always thought that Chad needed his own story, and while I wasn’t expecting Ivy and him to end up together, they worked so well together. Both of them had been through a lot in the past months, and they were able to support each other well.

I really liked getting to see things from Ivy’s POV. I had a hard time with her character when she was first introduced, but I think getting to see her side of things really made me understand her perspective. Law had been her whole world for a while, so she was grappling with the fact that she was losing him in a way. While things were changing with her and Law, she had the opportunity to spend more time with Chad and his girls! I love how well Ivy fit into Chad’s life. Understandably, Chad is anxious about his girls but they have the most adorable relationship with Ivy.

I felt for Chad in Law and Carlie’s book, and I felt for him in this one too. He had been through a lot, but he was also genuinely trying to better himself for his daughters. I thought it was so sweet how he took care of Ivy, and their communication with each other was perfect! I would definitely recommend this Christmas novella. It can be read standalone but it’s more enjoyable to read at least Law and Carlie’s book first.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.