About the Book

Title: The Chaos Grid
Author: Lyndsey Lewellen
Book 1 in a series
Genre: YA, Dystopian, Sci-Fi, Steampunk
Publisher: Enclave Publishing
Release Date: April 9, 2024

Cross the grid. Survive the storms. Let your destiny burn.

When mankind’s attempts to control nature backfire, Texas descends into a wasteland. Storms rage and ravenous beasts roam the Outer Grid. The only safe havens rest inside the tech-obsessed domed cities. But when her parents are murdered inside the Plex City dome, seventeen-year-old Juniper Conway wants revenge.

Ties to her extended family threaten to pull her back as she runs from city to city. The Plex is endangering its citizens by legalizing a deadly nano drug, and Juniper’s family needs her help to deliver the counteragent. Saving the city who orphaned her goes against everything she stands for. The only way out is to brave the wasteland.

Juniper joins a shipping crew fearless enough to transport food across the Outer Grid. But when a string of bad luck turns lethal, she fears something, or someone, is dragging her back to the Plex. As her world sinks into chaos, Juniper must decide if revenge is worth the lives of the crew she has come to love.

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About the Author

Lyndsey Lewellen grew up on a healthy dose of comic books, punk music, and sci-fi. She infuses all three loves into novels written for young adults. Inside her “what if” worlds, her characters take risks, grow, and fight for what matters. When she’s not writing or whittling down her endless TBR, she designs novel covers and paints on shoes. She lives on a small Texas farm with her best friend/husband, five children, and what some might call a zoo of animals (especially after meeting the peacocks).

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My Review

The Chaos Grid
by Lyndsey Lewellen
Book 1 in a new series
Rating: 4/5

As someone who really enjoys YA dystopian novels, I was happy to start reading The Chaos Grid and delve into this new world. I was pleasantly surprised at how fast-paced the story was and how endearing the many colorful characters became. The author jumps right into the story and it may take a minute to acclimate but then you are in for a wild ride that combines YA dystopian + sci-fi + steampunk which is such a great combination! Everything flows well together; however, it seems to be setting up for the next books in the series, which makes me inpatient to read more from the author. I was just beginning to get to know the main characters who have their secrets and I must know more. You will not regret picking up this thrilling YA sci-fi adventure that flirts with romance and holds so many secrets to be uncovered.

Highly recommend this debut book that you won’t be able to stop reading!

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.

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF THE CHAOS GRID

It’s 2224, and the Global Weather Collapse has rendered Texas an uninhabitable wasteland. Weather Fluxes sweep across the land, switching from monsoons to blizzards in the blink of an eye. Mutated animals run wild, leaving those to traverse the waste in constant danger. Most of the population has retreated into the safety of domed cities. These massive domes shield the four cities and their tech-obsessed, body altering inhabitants within. Only nomads and the brave shippers delivering natural food dare travel the deadly spaces between domes, known as the Outer Grid.

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About the Book

Title: Everything’s Coming Up Josey
Series: Josey #1
Author: Susan May Warren
Genre: Christian Romantic Comedy
Publisher: SDG Publishing
Release Date: April 5, 2024

‘I need you,’ the tall, ridiculously good-looking missionary had declared, his words reverberating through the entire church. Wait—he wasn’t talking just to Josey? Oops, because suddenly she’s not in Gull Lake, Minnesota anymore. Instead, she’s found herself in Moscow, Russia, as a missionary for a whole year. Oy!

Really, she just wanted to escape her chaotic hometown, where her sister ran off and married her ex, and her heart still pines for Chase, ‘the one that got away.’ But life has a funny way of throwing snowballs, and now she’s in Russia, spreading the good word and navigating a land of vodka, fur hats, and passionate hearts.

As she immerses herself in the vibrant Russian culture, from haggling for fruit at the Moscow market to braving the icy weather, Chase’s memory lingers…and just when she starts to think she’s finally moving on, fate throws them back together. Will Josey take a chance on love and rekindle the flame with her hometown sweetheart, or will she embrace the allure of Russia, and a new love that sets her heart ablaze?

With Susan May Warren’s signature blend of humor and heart, “Everything’s Coming up Josey” is a vintage rom-com that will leave you laughing, swooning, and rooting for Josey’s happily ever after in this hilarious and heartwarming tale.

*Previously published in 2006 by Steeple Hill

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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

Everything’s Coming Up Josey
by Susan May Warren
Book 1 in the Josey series
Rating: 4/5

This was such a fun read by SMW. I loved the whole process of Josey becoming a missionary and as someone who has lived overseas, it was hilarious and realistic. The author brought to life Russia and living overseas in her usual way (especially since she has experience living in Russia). I found Josey to be endearing but also somewhat annoying at times (like a good sibling lol). The reader is still rooting for her and wants her to find love and succeed in her mission. I look forward to the next books in this series.

Highly recommend if you enjoy romantic comedies that aren’t afraid to have tender moments and incorporate faith.

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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Title: Riot
Series: A Breed Apart Legacy #3
Author: Ronie Kendig, JJ Samie Myles
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Genre: Paramilitary Romantic Thriller
Release Date: March 19, 2024

Navy SEAL K-9 handler Beau “Danger” Maddox is at the top of his game—until an op goes south, leaving him physically and mentally scarred. Separated from the Navy, he’s determined to requalify as operational and get back in the action so he can take down the deadly South American cartel that killed his team. The last thing he needs is a distraction in the form of a beautiful new neighbor and her dog…

Trafficking survivor Paisley Reyna became a trauma counselor to help others after a harrowing captivity at the hands of the notorious Guerrero Cartel. When she unexpectedly inherits her cousin’s home and retired military working dog, Riot, she seizes the chance to eke out a quiet life in a small town in Texas. However, the Dutch shepherd upends her plans, destroys her belongings, and repeatedly escapes next door to the intense former SEAL, who poses a threat to her peace—and maybe even her heart.

When the local sheriff asks for Danger’s expertise and Paisley’s dog to intercept a trafficking deal, they’re quickly caught up in a battle against the very cartel that marked both their souls. Along with a paramilitary team, they plunge deeper and deeper into the Venezuelan jungle—all too aware that making it out alive a second time will take nothing short of a miracle.

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About the Author

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

Growing up in the beautiful east of Switzerland, JJ Samie Myles spent her childhood chasing adventures and crafting stories with her vivid imagination. Curious what the big wide world has to offer, she became a travel agent and later a missionary, collecting enough writing-inspiration for a lifetime. Now she shares her passion for thrills and God’s grace through her suspense and faith-filled stories.

My Review

Riot
by Ronie Kendig, JJ Samie Myles
Book 3 in A Breed Apart Legacy series
Rating: 5/5

As a huge fan of the author, I am always excited to dive into another story. I love what Sunrise Publishing is doing and how they choose to partner with excellent authors like JJ Samie Myles. I was blown away at how quickly I was caught up in the story and the enemies-to-lovers trope. I loved all the action and suspense. The story moves quickly and I appreciated the look into survivors of trafficking. Faith is woven throughout the story and I loved Riot. All of these stories in this series have been amazing and such a fast read.

Highly recommend this fast-paced, action-packed Christian romantic suspense that will keep you reading until the end!

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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