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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Sweet Poison
SWEET POISON
Rachel Van Dyken
Release Date: February 11
AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED
𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘦.
𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳.
𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭…
His breath hit my neck, lips brushing skin.
"𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘢𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺, 𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘪𝘵?”
All it took was one phrase—“𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘢 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦?”—and I was already losing.
To the enemy.
To a Tinder date gone violently wrong.
To the Syndicate’s most dangerous heir.
It was supposed to be my last middle finger to the establishment before they sacrificed me on the family altar of arranged marriage. So I took control. I made the rules. I chose the husband.
Louis De Lange.
The twin who should’ve died.
The traitor.
The man who lost my sister—his so-called true love.
He said he had nothing left. So I made him my weapon.
But the problem with controlling a wolf in sheep’s clothing?
You never see the fangs until they’re already at your throat.
The plan was simple. The timeline set. Sixty days to infiltrate, manipulate, and survive.
But I wasn’t banking on Louis being more than broken—I wasn’t ready for how dangerous he could be when he finally decides he’s done bleeding for everyone else but himself.
I was playing to win.
He was playing to lose.
And we were both about to learn…
The sweeter the poison the more bitter the fight.
To the end. Love. Hell. Or destruction. Let the games begin.
Review 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
I went into this book knowing two things for certain 1) Once I dived in I wasn't coming back up for air until I finished and 2) It was going to be emotional.These are two things I've come to expect when reading the Eagle Elite series by Rachel Van Dyken! So exactly how I expected, I read it in one day and I finished this book late last night and Rachel wrecked me(in a good way that us bookworms love to be wrecked)! I absolutely obsessed with this series and again I was totally immersed into the characters and their story! It definitely leaves you guessing who is playing who and what exactly is the real game being played. I figured a couple of things out,one I suspected early on but I was holding out hope I was wrong so I held on and more things had me clinging to every word and every action of the characters which held my heart in their hands until the very end. There’s a slow burn with witty banter along with the dangers that we expect from a Mafia book but there's also family,sacrifice,secrets and lies and an ending that leaves you breathless and satisfied at the same time! As I will always say,I think Rachel is the Queen of Mafia Romance so when I can't recommend this book and series enough! #BloodInNoOut
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Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 books ranging from new adult romance to mafia romance to paranormal & fantasy romance. With over four million copies sold, she's been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 15 countries. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable sons, naked cat, and two dogs.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
In the Name of Pride
We're thrilled to announce the release of In the Name of Pride! We’re also gifting a lucky reader a PR box!
In the Name of Pride (Vows & Valor #2)
Release Date: January 27, 2026
Genre: Adult Fantasy w/ Romance
- Mental health rep
- Wounded MMC
- Princess/knight slow burn
- Mild spice
- Mr. Darcy hand flex
- Fueled by spite
- Unsexy forced proximity
- Chaotic cousins
- Genderfluid rep
- Quid pro quo coercion
- Sinister magic
What happens when the Happily Ever After comes with consequences?
After a lifetime of separation, Kaleela now reconnects with her elven family inside the Sun’Din Forest as a beloved member of the royal family. But not everyone supports a greater union between the elven and human lands, and a fission enters the great forest.
Dimitar now serves as a knight in the city of Blackburn, his life’s dream come true. Everyone he cares about thrives, yet his life darkens with the weight of failure. All he wants is Kaleela’s nearness, their growing love a beacon in his shadows.
When extremist exiles overtake the elven kingdom, Kaleela doesn’t hesitate to return to the forest. She must ensure her family’s safety, and Dimitar insists on protecting her. An unthinkable threat rises from within, and an exile sets his special attention on Kaleela. Dimitar must overcome his inner demons and find a way to reach Kaleela before her greatest wish becomes their worst nightmare.
IN THE NAME OF PRIDE is the highly anticipated sequel in the award-winning Vows & Valor adult fantasy trilogy. What happens when the Happily Ever After comes with consequences? Intense yearning, a battle of the wills, the most hate-able villain, and an unhealthy amount of stakes await readers in this page-turning, emotionally devastating sequel to IN THE NAME OF HONOR.
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Sunday, November 9, 2025
The Daughter of Shiloh
About the Book
Book: The Daughter of Shiloh (Enduring Hope Book Three)
Author: Terri J. Haynes
Genre: Christian Fiction / Romance / Historical Fiction
Release Date: October 1, 2025
A Stampede Tramples Hopes
Collect a series of six historical romances. When life seems weighed down by challenges, there are always pillars of enduring hope and love to be discovered.
Lealie Bevard, a determined Tuskegee Institute student, attends the Shiloh Baptist Church convention in Birmingham on September 19, 1902, to request a scholarship for continued education at Harvard. But a beautiful gathering turns tragic when a stampede breaks out and Lealie is injured. While convalescing at the home of fellow Tuskegee student Milton Rafferty, Lealie’s concerns for her future are set aside to help Milton uncover a mystery revolving around missing church funds and a possible murder. Perhaps a pause in Lealie’s well-laid plans can be used for good and lead to love.
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Review:🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
Historical Christian Fiction/Romance is one of my favorite genres to read and knowing this story came from a real life actually event that I had no previous knowledge of had me intrigued. Even though learning history can sometimes come with painful truths,I feel we should honor these people by telling their stories. This story took place during segregation and prejudices were often seen but it shows the determination of those who plowed through despite the hardships. Two people trying to make it in life by bettering themselves in academics and striving to hold to faith when life throws them a curveball. Lealie faces a test of her faith after this tragic event sidelines her plans. However,our plans are not always God's plans and while we can't always see the big picture or light at the end of the tunnel,He can so we must trust He knows best even when things seem bleak. Milton has to find his faith after being dealt a hard hand by his father and the church people. Can these two come together and overcome tragedy,past hurts and prejudices to find a bright future while a church community finds healing?
About the Author
Terri J. Haynes, a native Baltimorean, is a homeschool mom, writer, prolific knitter, freelance graphic artist and former Army wife (left the Army, not the husband). She loves to read, so much that when she was in elementary school, she masterminded a plan to be locked in a public library armed with only a flashlight to read all the books and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. As she grew, her love for writing grew as she tried her hand at poetry, articles, speeches and fiction. She is storyteller at heart. Her passion is to draw readers in the story world she has created and to bring laughter and joy to their lives.
Terri is a 2010 American Christian Fiction Writers Genesis contest finalist, and a 2012 semi-finalist. She is also a 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarterfinalist. Her publishing credits include: Cup of Comfort for Military Families, Crosswalk.com, the Secret Place Devotional, Urbanfaith.com, Vista Devotional, and Publisher’s Weekly.
Terri holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, a Master’s degree in Theological Studies and a certificate in creative writing and graphic design, meeting the minimal requirements of being a geek. She and her husband pastor a church where she serves as executive pastor and worship leader. Terri lives in Maryland with her three wonderful children and her husband, who often beg her not to kill off their favorite characters.
More from Terri
Growing up in inner-city Baltimore as the fourth daughter of five, money was always tight. Each school year, my mother paid for one field trip because that was all she could afford. With only one shot, I had to pick wisely.
I choose museums every year.
Some years, it was the Walter’s Art Gallery. Others, The Baltimore Museum of Art. I passed up the amusement parks and sports games to go walk through history. My history walking hasn’t changed now that I’m an adult. If I’m traveling, I’m always checking to see what museums are nearby.
History, for me, isn’t just about learning about old things. It’s about learning about old struggles, victories, and modern applications of those things. When I first learned about the Shiloh Baptist Church disaster, it struck me as horrifying and hopeless. As I began to research, however, I saw that this moment in history had a lesson to teach.
The Shiloh Baptist Church stampede is a story of resilience. It gives a snapshot of people, in the worst moment of their lives, figuring out how to move forward. I was moved by the community coming together to care for the victims, many of them total strangers. How local business owners donated to the care of strangers or to cover funeral costs.
History walking informs. It showed me, from a young age, strength and hope. It taught me lessons from ancient texts that helped me through the dark days I encountered in my personal life while writing this book. I wrote this book informed by history that I could face hard times because others did decades ago.
So if you are feeling like there are hard days ahead for you, do a little history walking. Hit the museums or the books. Learn history’s lessons. They are rich and priceless.
Blog Stops
Life on Chickadee Lane, October 29
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 30
Texas Book-aholic, October 31
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, November 1
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 2
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, November 3
For Him and My Family, November 4
Devoted To Hope, November 5
Stories By Gina, November 6 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, November 6
Simple Harvest Reads, November 7 (Guest Review from Donna)
Holly’s Book Corner, November 8
Book Butterfly in Dreamland , November 9
Cover Lover Book Review, November 9
Pause for Tales, November 10
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, November 12 (Author Interview)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Terri is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon e-Gift card and a print copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/3d288/the-daughter-of-shiloh-celebration-tour-giveaway
Monday, November 3, 2025
Glass Across the Sea
About the Book
Book: Glass Across the Sea
Author: Sara Ella
Genre: YA Cinderella Retelling (Fantasy)
Release Date: October 21, 2025
Light always finds a way to break free . . .
Noelle Perrault has felt drawn to the tales her glassmaker father told of the four Firefly artisans since she was a child. But when her mother falls under a curse, Noelle suspects the stories are more than mere fables. Their last hope is for her father to embark on a desperate journey to another realm, where he must seek a miracle. Alone but not defenseless, Noelle is forced to navigate battles that rise against her beloved home, while her dearest friend, the prince, vows to help her father.
Dante Marin is a prince prepared to bear the crown. But the king offers an ultimatum: find the fabled Firefly Vestiges, believed to hold the Lamplighter’s ancient power, or forfeit the crown. Only then will Dante be considered worthy of his birthright and given the freedom to choose his bride. But how does one hunt down a legend?
Connected by the past, but forced apart in the present, Noelle and Dante must discover the truth about the Firefly and Vestiges before they lose all hope—and each other—for good. But breaking a curse comes at a great sacrifice—one neither of them predicted. With a mysterious foe rising to power, will they survive, let alone succeed? Or will darkness shroud their future, shattering the light they’ve striven to restore?
Review:🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
I have enjoyed the author's previous books so when I came across this one of course I knew I needed to read it! Sara Ella did not disappoint! This book is a fantasy fairytale retelling of Cinderella with a unique spin on it. The characters are relatable and well developed with a friends to lovers trope,world building is intriguing, lessons of virtuous characterics along with villains and hardships,and dash of sweet romance. One quote that stood out to me due to my own journey from brokenness to healing was “Even shattered glass, lost across the sea, finds its way back to shore. But not before it is changed -made more beautiful and more refined than the day it was broken.”
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About the Author
Once upon a time, Sara Ella brought dreams to life as a Disney cast member, wishing for the day she’d find her prince and live in a castle of her own. Now she spends her days homeschooling her three Jedi in training, braving the Arizona summers, and reminding her superhero husband that it’s almost Christmas (even if it’s only January). Sara is the award-winning author of The Wonderland Trials, Coral, and the Unblemished trilogy. She is old enough for fairy tales and believes happily ever after is never far away.
More from Sara
Whenever I start writing a new story, I always comb the internet for the perfect images to represent my characters. Sometimes it’s an actress or actor who fits the character description. Other times, I’ll find some artwork or a painting that fits the picture I have in my mind.
But when it came to finding the right image to represent Noelle Perrault, the protagonist of Glass Across the Sea, I could not for the life of me find what I was looking for. Partly because the heroine is heavily based on my oldest daughter, who shares the same name. No image online was good enough to represent a character and novel dedicated to her.
And then I found this painting titled “Cinderella’s New Day” by artist Heather Edwards back in 2023.
And that was it! “So This is Love” from Disney’s animated classic began playing in my head, and I knew I’d found the image I would keep in my mind for the duration of writing my Cinderella retelling.
This depiction is soft and sweet and felt personal in a way a photo of an actress didn’t. I also felt this painting captured the character and personality of my heroine in a way that would keep me going, even on my most difficult writing days.
Fast forward to 2024. I was behind on my book deadline and life’s interruptions kept getting in the way of my writing. I felt depleted and almost asked my publisher to cancel my contract. But then I attended an event where this same artist had her work on display, and there it was. The real-life, in-person canvas of this very same painting.
That moment felt like God was reminding me He had called me to write this book in the first place. That He had a plan for it and wanted me to keep going. This very painting is the reason I added this line to Glass Across the Sea:
“Art, in her view, was never a laughing matter. A piece might evoke hope in one while it produced sorrow in the heart of another. It was the same for music. For dance.”
And then came 2025. A year of grief and loss in many ways for our family. Once again, everything was getting in the way of this story ever making it to print. And, once again, I considered maybe it was not meant to be published after all. Through many tears and long nights, I revised, pushing to meet deadlines. I questioned if it was worth it. I questioned my own strength and writing abilities, only to be reminded that it is only through God’s grace and Christ’s strength I can do anything at all.
I came across this painting in person again this year at that same event. And, just as it had done in the past, this painting reminded me there was a “new day” just around the corner. My best friend, Nadine Brandes (she knows me so well), surprised me with a signed and personalized canvas print that day. The timing could not have been more perfect.
This painting is more than just a reminder to “have courage and be kind.” It’s a testament to God’s goodness and faithfulness, even amidst darkness and pain. My prayer for Glass Across the Sea is that it blesses readers in the same way this painting has blessed me. Wherever you find yourself today, I hope you keep going and trust the Lord to give you what you need in the moment you need it. In my experience, He often reveals Himself in the unexpected corners and small moments I least suspect.
Blog Stops
Texas Book-aholic, October 25
Becca Hope: Book Obsessed, October 25
Inspired by Fiction, October 26
Wishful Endings, October 27
The Lofty Pages, October 27
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, October 28
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 29 (Spotlight)
Devoted Steps, October 29
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 30
For Him and My Family, October 31
Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, November 1
Blogging With Carol, November 1
Inklings and Notions, November 2
The Important Things in Life: God, Books, & Chocolate, November 2
Book Butterfly in Dreamland, November 3
Tell Tale Book Reviews, November 3
Labor Not in Vain, November 4
CeCe Reads and Sings, November 4
Holly’s Book Corner, November 5
To Everything There Is A Season, November 6
Min Reads and Reviews, November 7
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour Sara is giving away the grand prize of a signed hardcover of Glass Across the Sea with Painted Edges designed by @hilltop_art, Glass Across the Sea themed candle from @lamplighterliterary, and a $25 Disney Gift Card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/3d286/glass-across-the-sea-celebration-tour-giveaway
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Spellcaster Wild Card by Nikki Jefford
Winning the show means living forever. It is the golden ticket to fame, fortune, and a place among the vampire elite.
Being remade isn’t on my wish list. I like being me, and with nearly a million online followers, it's working. My parents and big sister are the do-gooders in our family who want to make the world a fair and just place for all humans and paranormal creatures. I just want to finish high school and keep doing what I do best—sharing hair and beauty tips while discussing Spellcaster and how the show’s vampire judge Malachi Rayne is the hottest male on the planet.
Then, life as I know it ends. There are evil forces who will stop at nothing to maintain world dominance—indefinitely.
It’s hard to care when I’ve become dead inside and out.
After my family is violently attacked, the host of Spellcaster insists I audition for Season 13. For the first time in the show’s history, they want to represent every species of paranormals. That’s me now. Not human. Not vampire. Not the class of creature anyone EVER cheers for.
This season’s prize is power beyond anyone’s imagination. It is the kind of reward that contestants and their sponsors would kill to possess.
Let the other contestants and judges underestimate me. They can gossip all they want about the hotshot wizard and the intimidating werewolf behaving as though I’m another prize to be won. And if Coach Malachi can't handle a bold influencer with abilities, then he can suck it. I preferred watching him from the other side of the screen. He's about to discover that Haylee Hutchins is a force to be reckoned with. The whole world will.
Someone thought they could silence my family for good. Instead, they created a monster. I’m still here, and I am much harder to kill.
Review:🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
When I read the premise for this book I was totally intrigued...a teenage girl,Haylee, whose striving to be a beauty social media top influencer while ahe also chats and gushes over the reality TV show Spellcaster and one of the hottie hosts. She lives in a world where humans and supernatural creatures coexist along with humans who can practice magic,which Haylee prides herself on being able to do and owning an infamous wand for casting. Her life takes a drastic turn when tragedy strikes and she becomes something that is feared and hated by most. Now she must navigate her new life while trying to protect her cousin and getting out of her uncle’s clutches. She's offered a spot on the new Spellcaster season where she is the underdog but she's determined to come out on top. There's a roller-coaster of emotions,some romantic interests,social status issues,and interesting supernatural creatures/characters will a bit of mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat rooting for Haylee and a cliffhanger that will send you straight to grabbing book 2!
Monday, October 20, 2025
Rescued Heart
About the Book
Book: Rescued Heart
Author: Angela Hunt
Genre: Biblical Fiction
Release Date: October 7, 2025
In Ur of the Chaldees, Ishcah faces the daunting prospect of marrying Abram, a man she has never met and who renames her Sarai on their wedding day. Their union tests her as she grapples with uncertainty and Abram’s devotion to an unseen God. Her skepticism toward seemingly impossible promises grows, and only a miracle can prove Adonai’s faithfulness.
Review:🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
I really enjoyed this story especially seeing things from Sarai's point of view although fiction it brings the story more to life. The author was good at staying true to the historical era and the characters were interesting.
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About the Author
Angela Hunt is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 160 books, with 5.5 million copies sold worldwide. Angela’s novels have won or been nominated for the RWA RITA Award, the Christy Award, the ECPA Christian Book Award, and the HOLT Medallion. Four of her novels have received ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Award, and Angela is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from both the Romantic Times Book Club and ACFW. Angela holds doctorates in biblical studies and theology. She and her husband make their home in Florida with mastiffs and chickens.
More from Angela
Can you please provide a brief summary of your novel Rescued Heart?
Rescued Heart is the story of Sarah—taken from Scripture and another ancient manuscript, the Book of Jasher. Scripture tells us relatively little about the first matriarch of our family, so this novel explores more of what her life might have been like.
What drew you to write about Sarah as the first subject in your new MATRIARCHS series?
I have been writing biblical historical fiction for a few years now, and I had yet to go back this far in history. It’s a challenge to find authentic history about the bronze age, but when you can find something, it’s fascinating.
How did you research daily life in ancient Mesopotamia and the nomadic existence Sarah would have experienced?
As I mentioned above, I used the Book of Jasher to fill in many of the details that Scripture does not give us. Jasher does not claim to be inspired Scripture, but it does give us ideas about what daily life in that age could have been like.
Sarah faces many difficult situations in her journey, including barrenness in a culture that deeply valued fertility. How did you approach writing about her emotional struggles?
Writing about infertility was easy for me, as my husband and I personally experienced it— though not nearly as long as Sarah did. I simply took what I knew and multiplied it by decades of years.
The relationship between Sarah and Abraham spans decades. What challenges did you face in portraying their evolving relationship over such a long period?
A marriage, like any relationship, goes through seasons—the honeymoon phase, the getting to-know you phase (especially in an arranged marriage), as well as various struggles regarding finances and leadership. Sarah put up with a lot—Abraham’s lies about their relationship, for one thing, and Sarah’s twice ending up in harems of foreign kings—yet they remained committed to each other.
How did you balance staying true to the biblical account while creating a full narrative with dialogue and interior thoughts?
Whenever I write in this genre, I aspire to 1) never contradict the biblical record, 2) never contradict the historical record, and 3) fill in the rest with what fits with what we can know about society, environment, governments, and technology at that time. The rest is emotional, because human nature does not change.
Sarah is often remembered for her laughter when told she would bear a son in her old age. How did you interpret this pivotal moment in her story?
Wouldn’t you laugh if someone told you—at ninety—that in a year you’d be nursing your own baby? I would! Sarah was not only old, but she had also been through menopause, so she thought of herself as a dried husk, no longer a woman. No wonder she laughed.
What surprising insights about Sarah did you discover during your research and writing process?
I don’t know if I “discovered” this, but I portrayed her as a woman who trusted in God through her husband. After all, Abraham was the one who talked to God, saw Him, prayed to Him—Sarah simply believed in her husband, who believed in God. But when God told Abraham to sacrifice Sarah’s beloved son, she had a real crisis of faith, and Jewish tradition holds that the shock of that realization was what resulted in her death. If you examine Scripture, you’ll see that Abraham and Isaac left Beersheba, where the family had been living, and went to Mount Moriah for the sacrifice . . . but Sarah doesn’t die in Beersheba, where she must have been living, but at Mamre, where Abraham had built an altar. And that’s all I can say without spoiling the ending of the book.
What do you hope readers take away from Rescued Heart?
That our relationship with God must be personal, not secondhand.
What are you working on next?
I am currently writing Righteous Heart, the story of Rebekah. Loving the research.
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 10
Mary Hake, October 10
Inspired by Fiction, October 11
Devoted Steps, October 12
Texas Book-aholic, October 13
She Lives to Read, October 14
Pause for Tales, October 14
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 15
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 16
Lily’s Corner, October 17
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, October 18
For Him and My Family, October 19
Stories By Gina, October 20 (Author Interview)
Book Butterfly in Dreamland, October 20
Cover Lover Book Review, October 21
Holly’s Book Corner, October 22
Leslie’s Library Escape, October 23
The Bookish Pilgrim, October 23
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Angela is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/3d278/rescued-heart-celebration-tour-giveaway
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Singularity
About the Book
Book: Singularity (The Eternities Duology Book Two)
Author: Shannon McDermott
Genre: Science Fiction
Release Date: October 7, 2025
Machines in rebellion, humanity on the brink…
Lila Stanislaw, a freelance analyst with a roster of foreign clients, is summoned by the U.S. government to hunt down a mysterious threat. She joins a team of strangers with pasts as colorful as her own. The mission spirals when they discover that the AI created to run the new colony on Mars has gone rogue on Earth. As the conflict mounts to war, Speaker of the House Manasseh Cruz joins the fight with an implacable will to destroy the enemy. But the team, racing to find any vulnerability, must first confront the question of what the AI truly is.
As robots stalk the landscape and toxins poison the air, Lila is certain that the AI must be completely destroyed for the good of humanity. But she will find that not all humans, or even all of her teammates, agree.Machines in rebellion, humanity on the brink…
Review:🦋🦋🦋🦋
This is the second book in the Duology, however, you don't necessarily need to read the first book to dive into this Singularity. I didn't read book one and had no trouble reading this book as if it was a standalone and not feeling like I was missing any important information. I chose to read this book as I find the premise of AI possibilities both fascinating and disturbing. It is a wonder what AI is capable of and we get a glimpse of that possibility in this story much like my favorite movies on the subject; Terminater as I'm an 80s girl, then Matrix in the 90s as I was entering adulthood and lastly I,Robot as my kids' childhood movie but during these times AI was still just out of reach yet these movies informed of it's possible dangers. Now, Singularity, dives into another possibly of AI in a time where it is fast becoming part of our lives. I think we do need to consider these possibilities while playing with AI but I do enjoy the fictional stories that explore it. So Singularity didn't disappoint in the story plot,mystery,suspense,fast paced adventure of a rag tag group thrown together by the government to discover a hacker before it is too late and the characters must make decisions about the situation and AI that is involved before humanity is lost.
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About the Author
Shannon McDermott is an author of science fiction and has been occupied for years with constructing scenarios of the colonization of Mars. Always a fan of the genre, she reviews Christian speculative fiction with Lorehaven. Her interests include history, classic literature, and lattes. She lives in the great Midwest, where she does her best to avoid icy weather, sweltering heat, and tornadoes, according to the season.
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AI looms everywhere. It lives on our devices, occupies the public discourse, and haunts the horizon. Whatever tomorrow brings, AI will be there.
Singularity—the point at which artificial intelligence becomes self-aware—is an old prophecy. Now the public is finally beginning to believe it. We already have a sense that AI is escaping us. That we don’t really understand it, can’t fully control it, and don’t know what it is becoming.
AI could go rogue. It could even develop something that might be called a soul.
Congress has held hearings on AI. Hollywood has released doomsday movies. The prophets of the twenty-first century have written books and articles and social media posts, trumpeting the warning signal. All are messengers of the same idea: AI, when it becomes ascendant, will not be benevolent.
Yet there is dissent. There are those who think that AI will prove both beneficial and benevolent. If I may put it this way (they wouldn’t), they welcome our new AI overlords.
The eagerness with which some people have awaited singularity is striking. There is a strain of religious feeling toward AI—not as it is, to be sure, but as it will be. They are hoping for the day when AI, surpassing humanity, will guide us into a better world. They want, as so many people have wanted, a superhuman intelligence to show them the way.
When I wrote Singularity, I incorporated both antagonism and religiosity toward AI. I have my own viewpoint, but I wanted to represent the most likely reactions if AI turned against us. The divide over whether such an AI should be treated as a person or a machine, a potential friend or an irreconcilable enemy, would be sharp and weighty. And the AI could not be defined without also defining humanity.
The singularity of AI confronts us with the singularity of humanity. Are we truly unique, truly singular? And if so, how?
These questions create the double meaning of the title Singularity. I wrote Singularity to explore the concept of AI. By a logical necessity, it became also an inquiry into the nature of humanity. This novel presents one vision of the singularity, and raises the universal questions of artificial intelligence.
Blog Stops
The Lofty Pages, October 11
Simple Harvest Reads, October 12 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 13
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 14 (Spotlight)
Wishful Endings, October 14
Texas Book-aholic, October 15
Artistic Nobody, October 16 (Author Interview)
CeCe Reads and Sings, October 16
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 17
Fiction Book Lover, October 18 (Author Interview)
Book Butterfly in Dreamland, October 19
Tell Tale Book Reviews, October 20 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, October 21
Guild Master, October 22 (Spotlight)
Blogging with Carol, October 23
Stories By Gina, October 24 (Author Interview)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Shannon is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
40 Days to God, My Father: Finding Shelter in the Heart of God
About the Book
Book: 40 Days to God, My Father: Finding Shelter in the Heart of God
Author: Rosann Coulon
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: March 11, 2025
Our relationships with our earthly fathers were designed to reflect our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Sadly, the reality of sin means that many of us have relationships with our dads fraught with pain, disappointment, or absence. This devotional consists of ten sections which point to God’s perfect display of fatherhood toward us as His children. Scripture readings, reflection questions, and prayers help to reveal His loving heart. If your relationship with your earthly father is marked by heartache, or if you need a rich reminder of the goodness of the Lord, 40 Days to God, My Father will be a balm to your soul.
Review: I highly recommend this devotional to everyone but especially those who may have "daddy issue" of any kind or if you just want a deeper understanding of "Abba-Father God". I found this book very insightful and healing.
Click here to get your copy!
About the Author
Rosann Coulon is the author of the book 40 Days to God, My Father: Finding Shelter in the Heart of God. She has contributed articles to The Gospel Coalition, The Daily Grace Co., Hosanna Revival: WHEN blog, and other publications. She is the founder of Leaving a Well Ministries whose mission is to share biblical hope with hurting hearts by providing Christ-centered resources. Rosann and her husband call North Carolina home.
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40 Days to God, My Father was born out of a difficult season with my pastor-father’s struggle with substance abuse. As I walked through the painful circumstances with my earthly father, I found myself grappling with trusting God as a good Father. I sensed the Lord inviting me on a journey to know Him as my One True Father. It was through reading the Scriptures––where I saw the Lord’s character revealed––prayer, and reflection that I found my trust restored.
I want to share the same truths I found with others who may be doubting the goodness of the Lord. Assuredly, He is the perfect Father each of us desperately needs. I pray readers will come away from the book knowing that He is faithful, loving, and kind.
Blog Stops
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, September 25
Leslie’s Library Escape, September 25
Simple Harvest Reads, September 26 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, September 26
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 27
Artistic Nobody, September 28 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, September 29
She Lives To Read, September 30
Guild Master, October 1 (Author Interview)
Fiction Book Lover, October 2 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 3
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, October 4 (Author Interview)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 5
Vicky Sluiter, October 6 (Author Interview)
For the Love of Literature, October 7 (Author Interview)
Book Butterfly in Dreamland , October 8
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Rosann is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!
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