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About the Book

Title: Jack
Series: Minnesota Kingstons #1
Author: Susan May Warren
Publisher: SDG Publishing
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense
Release Date: January 10, 2025

Meet Jack, a tracker with a past he’s trying to escape the first epic book of the Minnesota Kingston series by USA Today bestselling author Susan May Warren.

Ten years should be long enough for Jack to forget the girl-next-door, his kid sister’s bestie and the woman—no, girl—who derailed his life. Now, he sort of likes his loner world as a missing person’s tracker. Well, mostly. But of course, when he returns home for his sister’s wedding, there she is…

Nope, not forgotten at all.

Of course Jack the Grump has shown up for his sister’s wedding, and by the way he looks at Harper, um, clearly her sins aren’t forgiven. So what—she’s sooo over her best-friend’s brooding, dark oldest brother. Really.

Then a bridesmaid goes missing.

And sure, Harper is a journalist who knows how to sniff out truth, but the clock is ticking and there’s only one person who can help…Perfect. No problem. She’s not going to fall for her childhood crush again. Promise.

Yes, Jack can admit that Harper’s not the girl he used to call Pigtails anymore. She’s all grown up…but he’s not going to get burned again. Still, what’s a guy going to do?

So, find her missing friend, get the bride down the aisle and ditch town before they find themselves in over their heads…or worse.

Dead.

Jack is a best friend’s brother, childhood crush, grumpy-to sunshine, sweet but sizzly romantic suspense about second chances and finding the family you always wanted…

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About the Author

With nearly 2 million books sold, critically acclaimed novelist Susan May Warren is the Christy, RITA, and Carol award-winning author of over ninety novels. Known for her compelling plots and unforgettable characters, Susan has penned contemporary and historical romances, romantic suspense, thrillers, rom-coms, and Christmas novellas. With books translated into eight languages, she’s a USA Today, ECPA and CBA bestseller, and has received numerous starred Publisher Weekly reviews. Library Journal says, “Warren’s characters are well-developed and she knows how to create a first rate contemporary romance.”

Susan is a nationally acclaimed writing coach, and winner of the 2009 American Christian Fiction Writers Mentor of the Year. She is the founder of Novel.Academy, author of the popular writing method, The Story Equation, and a founding partner of Sunrise Media Group.

My Review

Book: Jack
Author: Susan May Warren
Series: Book 1 in the Minnesota Kingstons series
Rating: 4.5/5

I was not ready for all that this story was going to offer. I read the story in one morning because it was that good. I was excited to revisit old friends from other series from the author and I was not disappointed. I loved all of the family dynamics and I do love a story that involves a chosen family. The story is full of fast-paced action and mystery which continues to keep you guessing. As someone who is a fan of the TV show, Tracker, I loved the incorporation of Jack’s occupation as a rewardist. I also enjoyed the second chance at romance which made me root for the couple. The only thing about the story that was different was that the faith thread was not as strong in this story as it usually is in the author’s other stories. I found some great spiritual truths in the story still but it was different. I also loved all the different setups for future stories and cannot wait to read what comes next.

Highly recommend this thrilling story with action, mystery and romance!

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.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Terminal Danger by Jerusha Agen, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Terminal Danger
Series: Guardians Unleashed #5
Author: Jerusha Agen
Publisher: SDG Words, LLC
Release Date: October 24, 2024
Genre: Christian romantic suspense

This woman and her K-9 are being hunted.

Exactly as she planned.

When a busload of schoolchildren disappears, Phoenix Gray knows the kidnapper is the unidentified serial killer she’s spent her life trying to catch. This time, she’ll find the killer and bring him to justice no matter what it takes. She and her Phoenix K-9 Security and Detection Agency join the search for the hostages, but they aren’t the only ones who want the criminal captured.

Callum Ross, an FBI agent who specializes in catching serial criminals, is about to resign. But not until he finds one last culprit, the killer behind a famous twenty-year-old crime Callum vowed to solve.

Despite the FBI agent’s uncanny understanding of her psyche, Phoenix refuses to be distracted from her goal. When the serial killer turns into the cat instead of the mouse, Phoenix thinks she’s ready. But will she need the God she rejected to achieve the justice she’s given her life to obtain?

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About the Author

Jerusha Agen imagines danger around every corner but knows God is there, too. So naturally, she writes romantic suspense infused with the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ. Jerusha loves to hang out with her big furry dogs and little furry cats, often while reading or watching movies.

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My Review

Book: Terminal Danger
Author: Jerusha Agen
Series: Book 5 in the Guardians Unleashed series
Rating: 5/5

Wow. This story just kept getting better and better as you read on. I have not read all of the books in this particular series, but I have read at least one and I remember thinking how talented this author was. I love books that incorporate dogs and action and adventure. The story is so fastpaced and so full of twists and turns that you won’t be able to stop reading. The author has an amazing way of weaving in faith elements that don’t make it too preachy. I was able to take in the whole story without distraction, even though I have not read all of the other books in the series. I definitely plan on going back to read more because the books are just that good. The main character Phoenix Gray is very interesting and unique. She’s not a typical main character in my opinion and she stands out from the crowd. Reading the author’s thoughts near the end of the book was also really interesting with how she said that she initially struggled to write Phoenix’s story. I actually was not sure how the ending was gonna go, which is pretty impressive with the amount of romantic thrillers and suspense that I read.

Highly recommend this thrilling, fastpaced adventure, with romance, rescue dogs, and a story you won’t want to put down.

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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About the Book

Title: Christmas With You
Series: Home to Heritage #3
Author: Tari Faris, Susan May Warren
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance
Release Date: October 22, 2024

What do you get when you have an ex-Navy SEAL, a Christmas tree farm, and first-time nanny? Find out in the third book of the Home to Heritage series, Christmas with You.

Fallon James has lost everything—her husband, her job, and her home. With nowhere else to turn, she returns to her hometown of Heritage, Michigan, only to find her family’s once-thriving Christmas tree farm on the brink of ruin. Determined to save the farm, Fallon throws herself into the struggle, but she can’t do it alone.

Enter Cole Scott, Fallon’s high school friend and now a single dad working odd jobs to support his two kids. Cole agrees to help Fallon in exchange for her watching his children while he travels for a lucrative security job. As they work side by side, old tensions resurface, but so does an undeniable attraction. However, Fallon harbors a secret that could change everything.

Just as the farm starts to see success, Fallon’s former company unleashes a devastating lawsuit, threatening to destroy everything she and Cole have built. With time running out and her dreams slipping away, Fallon must make a choice that could cost her the love and family she’s always wanted. Worse, a shocking turn of events forces Cole to confront what truly matters most.

Can Fallon and Cole overcome the secrets, lies, and legal battles that stand between them? Or will they lose the farm, their love, and the future they’ve risked everything to build?

Filled with heartwarming holiday cheer, pulse-pounding suspense, and the magic of second chances, this unforgettable tale of love, family, and the true meaning of Christmas will keep you turning pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of small-town romance, single dad heroes, and holiday happily-ever-afters, this book is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of love to overcome even the darkest of times. 

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About the Author

Tari Faris is the author of the Restoring Heritage series, a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and My Book Therapy, is the projects manager for My Book Therapy, writes for learnhowtowriteanovel.com, and is a 2017 Genesis Award winner. She has a MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary and lives in the Phoenix, Arizona, area with her husband and their three children. Although she lives in the Southwest now, she lived in a small town in Michigan for 25 years. Learn more at TariFaris.com.

My Review

Book: Christmas With You
Series: Book 3 in the Home to Heritage series
Author: Tari Faris
Rating: 5/5

There are books that you read, and there are books that just stay with you after you read. This is one of those books that will stay with you even after you’ve read it. The message of love and forgiveness and faith and hope is so powerful and so expertly woven into the story, you won’t be able to put the story down. You literally will laugh and cry and yell at the characters. However, the beautiful story between the two broken main characters is a perfect reminder of how much God loves us as a Father. I love books that incorporate children because it brings a new depth to the story. I absolutely did not want to stop reading the story and this one might be my favorite of the series. I’ve read all of the stories now in this series and they do not disappoint. The author does not pull her punches, but delivers a powerful story of learning to trust and let go of control.

Highly recommend this heartwarming Christmas story full of second chances and forgiveness!

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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