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About the Book

Title: Once Upon A Winter Wonderland
Series: Deep Haven Collection Christmas Anthology
Authors: Susan May Warren, Rachel D. Russell, Michelle Sass Aleckson, and Andrea Christenson
Genre: Christmas Christian Romance
Publisher: Sunrise
Release Date: October 9, 2022

Join USA Today best-selling author Susan May Warren, award-winning author, Rachel D. Russell, and best-selling Minnesota authors Michelle Sass Aleckson and Andrea Christenson in this delightful twist on Bing Crosby’s holiday favorite song, Winter Wonderland. 

A Deep Haven wedding at Christmas? With snow glistening in the lane, sleigh bells ringing, and all the world a winter wonderland—magical, right?

Or maybe not, because the snowstorm of the century has buried their small town, and as Vivien Calhoun and Boone Buckam fight the sleet, snow, and ice, just about everything can—and does—happen to skid their big day into the ditch. It’ll take all their friends—and a few strangers—to turn this Christmas wedding from a blizzard to a beautiful sight in this charming collection of novellas.

Discover four enchanting stories featuring old friends, and new, who discover that there just might be a happy ending waiting in this winter wonderland—if only they can shovel their way out of trouble.

A Beautiful Sight by Rachel D. Russell is Boone and Vivien’s continued story.

We’re Happy Tonight by Michelle Sass Aleckson is Duke and Zuri’s story.

The Snow Is Glistening by Susan May Warren is Romeo and Stella’s story.

Sleigh Bells Ring by Andrea Christenson is Bob and Marilyn’s story.

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About the Authors

Susan May Warren is the USA Today best-selling novelist of more than 85 books. With more than 1.5 million books in print, she is beloved by reviewers and readers around the world. Visit Susan at www.susanmaywarren.com.

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Rachel D. Russell is a member of Oregon Christian Writers and My Book Therapy’s Novel Academy, and is a regular contributor to the Learn How to Write a Novel blog. The mother of two teenagers, she often interrogates her husband on his own military and law enforcement experience to craft believable heroes in uniform. The rest of her time is spent cantering her horse down the Oregon trails. Visit Rachel at www.racheldrussell.com.

CONNECT WITH RACHEL: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

After growing upon both the east and west coasts, Michelle Sass Aleckson now lives the country life in central Minnesota with her own hero and their four kids. She loves rocking out to 80’s music on a Saturday night, playing Balderdash with the fam, and getting lost in good stories. Especially stories that shine grace. And if you’re wondering, yes, Sass is her maiden name. Visit her at www.michellealeckson.com.

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Andrea Christenson lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two daughters. When she is not busy homeschooling her girls, she loves to read anything she can get her hands on, bake bread, eat cheese, and watch Netflix. Andrea’s prayer is to write stories revealing God’s love. Visit Andrea at www.andreachristenson.com.

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My Review

Once Upon A Winter Wonderland
by Susan May Warren, Rachel D. Russell, Michelle Sass Aleckson, Andrea Christenson
Part of the Deep Haven collection 
Rating: 4.8/5

Wow. What a wonderful wonderful collection of short stories to tie up the Deep Haven collection. I was transported back to Deep Haven and all of the characters that I know and love from the series. I fell in love with Deep Haven at Christmas. All of the stories made me laugh and sigh. But the last story actually made me cry. It was so beautiful. It was so powerful talking about important issues of burn out and the importance of communication and faith.

Highly recommend this lovely Christmas Novella collection that will make you laugh and cry and Shirin I mean characters! 

My thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received. 

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Welcome to the Blog + Review Blitz for Range by Ronie Kendig, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Range
Series: The Metcalfes #3
Author: Ronie Kendig
Genre: Clean with faith elements, Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Task Force Press
Release Date: September 30, 2022

He’s back and he’s out for blood

Fed up with living in the shadow of his brothers, Range Metcalfe struck out to carve a name for himself—one written in the blood of many a terrorist. Now, he’s targeting the notorious Madam of Kandahar, who has trafficked children and women. Finally given the green light, he captures her and quickly finds himself entrenched up in a deadly encounter that forces him into the Afghan wilderness—with the madam.

Ten years trapped in human trafficking and five of those spent overseeing a compound, Kasra Jazani has little left of her soul. No longer able to live with herself, she takes matters into her own hands and coordinates an escape, a massive coup against the man who has kept her and so many others captive. They flee into the night—right into the fierce and capable hands of American operators, who ruin everything and put lives at risk. Livid, she knows death is coming for them, because she also holds a very dangerous, very powerful secret: the name of the man at the top of the trafficking ring. Now that monster wants her—and her American protector—dead.

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About the Author

Ronie Kendig is an bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty books. She grew up an Army brat, and now she and her Army-veteran husband have returned to their beloved Texas after a nearly ten-year stint in the Northeast. They survive on Sonic runs, barbecue, and peach cobbler that they share⁠—sometimes⁠—with Benning the Stealth Golden. Ronie’s degree in psychology has helped her pen novels of intense, raw characters.

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My Review

Range
by Ronie Kendig
Book 3 in the Metcalfes series
Rating: 4.8/5

Wow. Sometimes I forget how amazing a writer Ronie Kendig is but then I pick up another book from her and literally can’t stop reading. This fast-paced thriller did NOT disappoint and I cannot wait to read what comes next. Each book in the series focuses on one of the Metcalfe siblings but I was super excited to read about Range’s story ever since reading the first book in the series. I’ve read the first two books (which were also excellent and recommended) but this one might be my favorite.

First, the cover is great and well done.
Second, the story hooks you from the start and you cannot stop reading until you figure out what happens next.
Third, the romance was beautiful, gritty and authentic.
Fourth, I loved the characters and their backstories. Everyone is on a journey and though they had missteps, they did not give up.
Fifth, faith and redemption are woven throughout this story. So inspiring. As someone who is passionate about ending human trafficking, I loved this story so much. I wish it hadn’t ended quite so quickly because I wanted more.

PG-13 for some violence. The author does a good job of using fake swear words and not getting too descriptive when it comes to violence or retelling stories of rape.

Highly recommend this fantastic story with romance, action, rescue, intrigue that will not only give you a glimpse inside the world of human trafficking but also give you hope for what can be done to end it.

My thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received.

Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Range and an Operation Underground t-shirt.

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 18, 2022 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 25, 2022. Winner 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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About the Book

Title: Dangerous Beauty

Author: Melissa Koslin

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Publisher: Revell

Release date: September 6, 2022

Liliana Vela hates the term victim. She’s not a victim, she’s a fighter. Stubborn and strong with a quiet elegance, she’s determined to take back her life after escaping the clutches of human traffickers in her poor Mexican village. But she can’t stay safely over the border in America–unless the man who aided in her rescue is serious about his unconventional proposal to marry her.

Meric Toledan was just stopping at a service station for a bottle of water. Assessing the situation, he steps in to rescue Liliana from traffickers. If he can keep his secrets at bay, his wealth and position afford him many resources to help her. But the mysterious buyer who funded her capture will not sit idly by while his prize is stolen from him.

Melissa Koslin throws you right into the middle of the action in this high-stakes thriller that poses the question: What is the price of freedom?

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About the Author

Melissa Koslin is a fourth-degree black belt in and certified instructor of Songahm Taekwondo. In her day job as a commercial property manager, she secretly notes personal quirks and funny situations, ready to tweak them into colorful additions for her books. She and Corey, her husband of twenty years, live in Florida, where they do their best not to melt in the sun.

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My Review

Dangerous Beauty

By Melissa Koslin

Rating: 4.5/5

Wow. Talk about a book holding onto you and not letting you go. This story hooks you from the start and delivers a beautiful story of redemption and healing. Definitely not your typical read.

This is my second book from the author and she delivers a romantic thriller that will make you want to read more. As someone who is passionate about the war on human trafficking, I loved how the author wove a story of triumph that was filled with swoony romantic moments and thrilling action! Her faith was also woven into the story in a way that was not preachy but hopeful.

Loved this story and highly recommend if you enjoy Christian romantic suspense!

My thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received.

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