Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: First Date with Destiny by Kellie McAllen


Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read First Date with Destiny by Kellie McAllen.
To fulfill his destiny, he'll have to uncover hers.

Zeph is half angel, half human, and a total disappointment. Because of his unique lineage, everyone expected his supernatural gift to be extraordinary, but instead he didn’t have one at all.

After 17 years of insignificance, Zeph has given up on ever fulfilling his destiny, but when he meets Eve, she sees something in him that no else has. Suddenly, Zeph’s quirks start to seem more like rare supernatural gifts, instead.

Besides being brilliant, beautiful, and way out of Zeph’s league, Eve is an intriguing mystery that Zeph can’t resist trying to unravel. He’s convinced that Eve is a Celestia Divisa, but she doesn’t even know they exist.

When Zeph shares his theories with his friends and family, it’s no surprise that everyone thinks he’s crazy. But is he willing to risk losing Eve to uncover the truth?

First Date with Destiny is the first book in the Date with Destiny Collection, a series of clean, paranormal angel romance novels that can be read in order or as stand-alones.

If you like sweet, heartwarming romance novels with charming characters and happily ever after endings, you'll love First Date with Destiny!





Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Grace’s Hope by Cissie Patterson

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Grace’s Hope by Cissie Patterson.

Widow Grace Tupper is struggling to rebuild her life after suffering a devastating loss. Could becoming a mail order bride be the answer? One ad speaks to her heart and provides hope. Is this the solution to repairing her shattered dreams or the start of a new nightmare?

Sheriff Colt Matthews has no desire to marry again. Yet, despite his determination to remain single, he must consider the needs of his young daughter. Would a mother’s touch help her find the healing she needs?

Is true love needed if hope exists? Journey to Freedom, Colorado in this new mail-order bride romance series and discover surprises along the way. 



Monday, February 26, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Operation: Romance (Welcome to Romance Book 12) by Jessica L. Elliott

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Operation: Romance (Welcome to Romance Book 12) by Jessica L. Elliott.

When teens play matchmaker, what could go wrong?

Gladys Rosenthal is nursing her wounds after a painful divorce and humiliating rejection. Deciding she doesn't need a man in her life after all, Gladys is determined to focus on starting her new business and enjoying the last couple years of her daughter, Stacie, being home. But Stacie wants to see her mother happy.

Coach Shawn Winston may exude confidence on the football field, but the field of love is another story entirely. Shy and quiet, he's put off expressing his interest in Gladys as she works with the Romance Valley High PTO. But his football players want to see him settle down, and back off practice just a little.

When Stacie teams up with the football team to set the couple up, they'll have to put out their best plays to get a touchdown in romance.


Sunday, February 25, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Heiress to Waitress by Ginny Clyde

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Heiress to Waitress by Ginny Clyde.

Olivia had a choice. A life of luxury or a life with her broke mother.

When sixteen-year-old Olivia Buchannan’s father dies suddenly, her life is thrown into chaos. She is torn from the high society world of Edinburgh and her beloved Academy to go live in a small town in Pennsylvania where her mother grew up. Life is not the same anymore, but it’s turning into one heck of an adventure.
As if there wasn’t enough struggle in Olivia’s riches-to-rags life already, a mysterious boy has taken up stalking her. Even though she tries to avoid him, he is always there to save the day. It wouldn’t be as bad if he didn’t make her heart race every time she was near him.

Discover the wonderful world of Bramble Wood’s Royal Tea Shop where romance, delectable pastries and hot tea are served up every day. This is a sweet and clean YA contemporary romance series that can be enjoyed by teens and adults alike!




Saturday, February 24, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: The Stationmaster's Cottage: Mystery. Love. Suspense. River's End Book 1 by Phillipa Nephri Clark

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read The Stationmaster's Cottage: Mystery. Love. Suspense. River's End Book1 by Phillipa Nephri Clark.

A gripping story of family secrets as the heartbreaking consequences of one woman's manipulation spill across three generations.

1967. Thunder booms as the ocean threatens to drown the jetty where Martha Ryan stands defiant, heart-broken from what she saw through a window a few moments earlier. Her fiancé begs her to listen, to trust him but a wave drags her into the sea...

2017. Christie Ryan inherits a dilapidated cottage in a seaside town she's never heard of. The brief visit for her grandmother's funeral extends when she discovers unopened, fifty-year-old love letters from a young man she suspects painted a damaged seascape left behind in the cottage.

Determined to solve the mystery behind the letters, Christie seeks help from reclusive artist Martin Blake, but he has reasons to protect the past. As Christie falls in love with the cottage and the town, her own relationship falls apart and she goes home to mend it.

But River's End and its mystery call her back, as does Martin, in spite of their differences. As the secrets unravel, and time runs out to repair the past, will the happiness Christie longs for finally be hers, or will the Ryan family heartache be her future?

Totally engaging, not over sugary with the romance and the mystery of the truth behind the family secrets was better handled than some mystery novels. Award winning read. Chill with a Book Awards.


Friday, February 23, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Duty: First Novel of Rhynan by Rachel Rossano

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Duty: First Novel of Rhynan by Rachel Rossano.

Duty to King

Tomas Dyrease, the newly made Earl of Irvaine and the village of Wisenvale, owes his good fortune to his king and the recent civil war. When his benefactor demands Tomas marry the cousin of a noble, he obeys. However, no one warned him that she wasn’t a typical noblewoman.

Duty to Others

Brielle Solarius struggles to keep her village from starvation under the new Lord Wisten, her cousin. The men rode off to war and never returned. The remaining women and children face a dire winter if they do not find a solution soon. When she learns her cousin sold her into marriage to save his life, she isn’t surprised. However, she is taken aback by Lord Irvaine’s unpolished ways. Was this man a noble or a foot soldier?

Duty to Each Other

Bound by the words of their vows, they face a rough future. They must forge a marriage while battling betrayal, accusations of treason, and villains from the past. Survival depends on their precarious trust in each other. Failure could mean death.


Thursday, February 22, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Illegally Wedded: A Marriage for Citizenship Romance (Legally in Love Book 6) by Jennifer Griffith

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Illegally Wedded: A Marriage for Citizenship Romance (Legally in LoveBook 6) by Jennifer Griffith.

Piper Quinn has a great thing going. She’s young, talented, and the sole chef at Du Jour, San Antonio’s hottest lunch bistro. She and her business partner just have to stay open one year to be eligible for the coveted Texas Star.

Days before eligibility though, Piper gets terrible news: she’s getting deported. To New Zealand. Where her parents have joined a hobbit cult.

Attorney Zach Travis can’t seem to break into the partnership bracket at his big, respected firm—despite his stellar record. Then, Zach hears a rumor his bachelor status may be holding him back, and he needs a wife to advance his career. The girl at the bistro is an intriguing candidate.

As Piper shares her desperate plea for legal help, Zach realizes he can fix both their dilemmas—with a marriage certificate. However, their plan puts them in the cross-hairs of more than one vindictive enemy. Worse, neatly ending their marriage may be tricky due to a sparking chemistry neither Zach nor Piper can ignore.

Illegally Wedded is book 6 in the Legally in Love Collection by clean romantic comedy author Jennifer Griffith. Great fun for fans of Cami Checketts and Jennifer Peel.






Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Against the Magic by Donna Weaver

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read  Againstthe Magic by Donna Weaver.

Reese Hamilton has big plans to help make the world a better place and a new job lined up to help her do it. Before starting work, she heads to England for a Regency immersive experience. She doesn’t expect her best friend to invite her heart-destroying brother to join them, and two years hasn't been long enough for Reese to forget him. Then fae magic rips them back to 1850. It’s a time when women have few rights. It’s also a time when a determined woman could make a difference, with the right man at her side. Reese finds she must make a choice between two men and two times.

Jem Taylor messed up big when he walked away from Reese to pursue his dream job. He hasn’t been able to forget her and jumps at his sister’s invitation. Suddenly hurtled into Victorian England, he has the chance to woo Reese again. But to do it, he’ll have to fight the magic that brought her to that time—and an Earl with the means to keep her there.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: P.S. I Love You by Jo Noelle

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read P.S. I Love You by Jo Noelle.

Cora Rey wanted a fresh start in life, but being thrown back in time to 1850 isn’t how she expected to do that. She discovers that Victorian England isn't the pleasant social whirl Jane Austen led her to believe, but when in Rome—or in this case Twickenham . . . She’s determined to have the vacation of a lifetime, especially in the company of a certain duke.

Simon Tuttle never expected to become the duke of Hertfordshire, never wanted it, but now he is, and eligible women seeking a title consider him the next trophy to be taken in the marriage mart. A union of convenience is the most he hopes for due to the shame-filled secret he bears—until he meets Cora. Now, he imagines that a love match could be possible after all. Hiding his secret from society has been easy—hiding it from Cora proves impossible. Can Cora love a man like him despite learning the truth?



Monday, February 19, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: The Viscount of Maisons-Laffitte by Jennie Goutet

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read The Viscount of Maisons-Laffitte  by Jennie Goutet.

Single moms are not supposed to fall for rich French aristocrats! There's no way he will ever choose her.

Is there such a thing as Prince Charming? Chastity didn't take a teaching job in France to find hers, but a woman can dream, n'est-ce pas? If the father of one of her students--the Viscount Charles Jean Anne Monorie de Brase--is the best local example of princes, Charming or Otherwise, Chastity is ready to put aside any thought of falling in love again.

She's had enough of his arrogance and would prefer him to keep his distance, yet it seems there is no avoiding each other. With the ongoing pressure of a repentant ex-boyfriend, a nefarious drug dealer, and an art heist that spans the decades, Chastity and the viscount are thrown together by circumstances she would soon rather forget.

As the intimacy between Charles and Chastity deepens, they must decide if their love is enough to bridge the gap between their disparate worlds, and if happily ever after can exist outside of fairy tales.

A clean, modern romance set in France.



Sunday, February 18, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Only Twenty-five by Jennifer McCoy Blaske

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Only Twenty-five by Jennifer McCoy Blaske.
Music teacher Meg Caldwell knew it would be difficult starting over in a new town. She's perfectly happy with her books and her cats, but she knows she has to meet people if she ever wants to find love. The problem? Meg is losing her hair and it isn't growing back. How can a girl have any kind of social life when she has to worry about hiding her growing bald spot?

Josh Harrter is the acknowledged cool kid of the faculty lounge - he has a classroom stuffed with bean bag chairs and includes video clips from The Simpsons in his lesson plans. He is drawn to the pretty new music teacher singing and skipping her way through the halls, but he can sense she's hiding something beneath her sunny smiles. How can a guy falling for a girl convince her to trust him with her deepest secret?




Saturday, February 17, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Falling for the Beast by Victorine Lieske

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Falling for the Beast by Victorine Lieske.

Aribelle is backed into the position of cleaning house for the horrible Mr. Thaddeus Walker. Not only is he rude, he's dangerously secretive, going out at night and coming home with injuries which seem to heal mysteriously fast. She should be keeping her distance, not trying to break down his barriers. But the more she uncovers, the more attracted she becomes until the cost of exposing his secrets fades behind the risk of losing her heart.

Thaddeus knows he should have sent the girl away instead of allowing her into his home. Now she’s asking questions he can’t answer. And the more time they spend together, the more he wishes he could pull her close and kiss her. But he can’t afford to do that. Beautiful Aribelle could never love a beast.

Friday, February 16, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: The Rebellious One (A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance) by Jeanette Lewis

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read The Rebellious One (A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance) by Jeanette Lewis.

Holly Clarke has lived a life of comfort and privilege growing up on Le Ciel, her family's luxury resort. But extreme wealth often comes with strings attached and in Holly's case, it means a loveless marriage to Brit Anderson, the son of her father's partner. With her wedding day looming ever closer, Holly's rebellious streak finally wakes up and she realizes she must find a way out of the engagement, especially when she meets mysterious and sexy Jordan Fischler. But Jordan has a secret, and loving him could mean the end of everything Holly knows.



Thursday, February 15, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Calming the Storm (A Marriage of Convenience) by Melanie D. Snitker

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Calming the Storm (A Marriage of Convenience) by Melanie D. Snitker.
A marriage of convenience isn't exactly what she had in mind. 
  
After a rocky start, Rachel Peters finally has her life on track. Then a tragic accident takes away her sister and leaves her to raise her niece, Kendra, alone. About to lose custody of her last blood relative, Rachel is desperate to prove she can adequately care for her niece. On the verge of running away to keep Kendra, a new friend offers Rachel an opportunity she can't refuse.

Brandon Barlow has long admired Rachel. When her world begins to fall apart, he feels led to help. A marriage of convenience would enable him to provide Rachel and Kendra with a stable place to live, proper health insurance, and a viable shot at staying together. Once Rachel gained full custody of her niece, the marriage could be annulled.

His plan provides the perfect solution, until Brandon realizes he's fallen in love with Rachel. Through love and patience, can he help Rachel realize that, even when she experiences storms in her life, she's never alone?



Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Rachel’s Blessing by Ashley Winter

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Rachel’s Blessing by Ashley Winter.

A South African adventure leads to a life-changing love.

Thirty-one year old Rachel Wright is thrilled to be getting married. Unfortunately, her fiancé does not share her enthusiasm.

When he suddenly breaks off their engagement, Rachel flees her native Britain for the South African savanna. Volunteering at a rural orphanage allows Rachel to clear her mind and have time alone with God. This rugged landscape brings blessed perspective and healing. The last thing on Rachel’s mind now, is romance.

And then she meets Eric, a local game ranger.

Adventurous, intriguing, and brave, Eric embodies the qualities Rachel admires most in a man. Their friendship takes a turn towards love, but too soon, Rachel must return home. She carries with her a secret that could derail both their lives.

When her secret becomes too much to bear alone, Rachel reaches out to Eric. Will he come to her rescue, or will her need send him running back to the savanna?

Book One in the Love in South Africa series, Rachel’s Blessing highlights real-life decisions in love, and God’s never-ending faithfulness towards His people.





Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Secret Valentine by Cherry Christensen

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Secret Valentine by Cherry Christensen.

Professor Hannah Wagganer spends her days teaching and her nights dating Glen Arbor’s new mail carrier, Jasper Morgan. Not only does he spark Hannah’s heart, but he has become best friends with her cat, Jingles.

As Hannah prepares for the church Valentine’s Day potluck and makes cards for local veterans, her relationship with Jasper takes a detour when a snowstorm hits town and she seeks refuge at his cottage. While there, Jasper is a warm and gracious host, but at the same time, he's turned as cold as the February wind. Doubt creeps in, leaving Hannah worrying that she’ll end up spending another holiday alone.

Once again, blessings and suspicions abound when an anonymous donor pays to have the church pipes repaired and other locals suddenly find solutions to their problems. Is it coincidental or the work of a secret valentine?




Monday, February 12, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Unspoken Words by LDS Beta Readers

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Unspoken Words by LDS Beta Readers. 

Sometimes the most important words are unspoken.

This collection contains fourteen short-story romances featuring established and up-and-coming authors. There’s something for everyone to enjoy from historical to young adult, movie stars to bodyguards, work place romance to friendships deepening into more.

What happens when you find the courage to say what needs to be said?


Other books by LDS Beta Readers:


Sunday, February 11, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: The Cove by Julie L. Spencer

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read The Cove by Julie L. Spencer.

Some accomplishments are easier than others…

For Olympic swimmer Gail Pederson, gold medals came easy. Finding true love and marrying him in the temple? Not so easy.

Especially with three men competing for her attention, and temptations leading her further and further from her goal.

Choices have consequences, and each choice Gail makes affects all four of them. One choice changes their lives forever, and leaves unexpected consequences in its wake.

Innocence lost, promises broken, and friendships destroyed.

Gail may choose how to live her life, but she can’t choose the consequences.


Other books by Julie L. Spencer:





Saturday, February 10, 2018

Buxton Peak Fan Club

Click here to sign up for the Buxton Peak Fan Club!


There are so many exciting things on the horizon for Buxton Peak and I want YOU my #1 fans to be the first to hear about them!

I’ll be releasing several new books, music videos, fan fiction/art, swag, and possibly something so big I can’t even talk about it yet! (If you already know about it, shhhh… nothing’s in writing!)

Most Buxton Peak Fan Club activities will show up on multiple social media avenues at the same time (Email, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, my blog, and Google+). Just interact on whichever social media works best for you. At minimum, you need to join the Email list to be in the club.


Click here to sign up for the Buxton Peak Fan Club!


Weekly tweets - vote on last week’s weekly tweet. Be sure to tag @juliespencer98 in your tweets and include the hashtag: #BuxtonPeakFans

Facebook: I love to interact with my friends and fans on Facebook. Click here to join the Buxton Peak Fan Club on Facebook!

Pinterest Question: What do the Buxton Peak characters look like? You tell me! Follow my Pinterest board ‘Buxton Peak Fan Club’ and pin a picture that looks like one of the characters. Have a neat picture of one of the places the guys travel in the series? Pin that, too. A band you think they sound like? A recipe they’d eat? A book they’d read? Pin it all!

Songwriting Contest: Write your version of 'Passing Through Eternity' using the lyrics found in Buxton Peak Book One: Who Is Ian Taylor? All entries will be featured on my YouTube channel and the winning entry will be featured in Buxton Peak: The Complete Collection as sheet music with your name as the composer. You will also have full commercial rights to your song. Join the Buxton Peak Fan Club and reply to the Welcome Email to ask for more details

Rock of Ages YouTube Contest: Recreate Ian Taylor’s performance of the hymn Rock of Ages as found in Buxton Peak: The Early Years and record it on a YouTube video. If possible the recording should take place in a large cavernous space like a church sanctuary or similar room so the sound fills the space. All entries will be featured on my YouTube channel. Join the Buxton Peak Fan Club and reply to the Welcome Email to ask for more details.

Fan Fiction Contest: Write a short story that features one or more characters from the Buxton Peak series. The winning entry will have their story featured in Buxton Peak: The Complete Collection. The top entries will be featured in an anthology! Join the Buxton Peak Fan Club and reply to the Welcome Email to ask for more details.

Fan Art Contest: Design a logo, draw the characters, recreate a scene from the book. What does Buxton Peak look like to you? The winning entries will be featured in Buxton Peak: The Complete Collection. Join the Buxton Peak Fan Club and reply to the Welcome Email to ask for more details.

What does Buxton Peak sound like? What bands remind you of Buxton Peak? Share some videos with me and I’ll feature them on my YouTube channel. Join the Buxton Peak Fan Club and reply to the Welcome Email to send me videos.

Ask the Author: What are your top three questions for Author, Julie L. Spencer? Join the Buxton Peak Fan Club and reply to the Welcome Email to ask me questions.

Ask the Band Members: Ask any of the band members of Buxton Peak a question and they will answer you! Join the Buxton Peak Fan Club and reply to the Welcome Email to ask any questions.

Join the Buxton Peak Fan Club and get the inside scoop on all things Buxton Peak!




Recommended Books to Read: Last Chances by Jeanne Bannon

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Last Chances by Jeanne Bannon.

Love isn't easy to find when your heart has been shattered.

Will Hayden's walls come crashing down when the beautiful, intelligent, and quirky Pressley James enters his life or, will he retreat as usual and let his last chance slip away?



Last Chances will appeal to readers of Maya Banks, Kresley Cole, and Debbie Macomber.



Friday, February 9, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Craving the Cowboy by Liz Isaacson

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Craving the Cowboy by Liz Isaacson.

Dwayne Carver is set to inherit his family's ranch in the heart of Texas Hill Country, which would be great if his first love wasn't raising and training horses. In order to keep up with his ranch duties and fulfill his dreams of owning a horse farm, he hires top trainer Felicity Lightburne.

Felicity, wracked with grief over the death of her father, can't stand to stay on her family farm anymore, so she takes the job at Grape Seed Ranch sight unseen. She shows up in her red mustang only to be confronted by three wild bulls who've broken free.

When Dwayne intervenes, she's smitten. It doesn't matter that he's her boss, or that she dunked him in the small-town Texas festival the day before, or that he has tremors in his right arm from a military injury. They get along great, and she can envision herself on this new farm--at least until her mother falls ill and she has to return to help her.

Then she realizes that the ranch wife life isn't one she particularly wants. And it's all Dwayne has to offer her. Can Dwayne and Felicity work through their differences to find their happily-ever-after?




Thursday, February 8, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: The Companion by Chelsea Hale

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read The Companion by Chelsea Hale.

Mandy Jones goes at life alone. At least since her grandma passed away a decade ago. Wishing she could have fulfilled her grandma’s dream to travel more, she runs a successful business being a tour guide and companion for senior citizens who want to see the world. Her world revolves around connecting to her grandma’s generation.

Derek Thompson took over as CEO when his grandfather passed away. Trying desperately to prove himself to the world, he works long hours, dedicated to the legacy his grandfather left behind. When his grandma, Alice, decides to hire a travel companion, Derek just knows she’s being scammed, and joins Alice on a two-week trip to prove he’s right.

Sparks fly when Derek and Mandy meet. The cruise ship is not big enough to hold the annoyance between them. It will take several sea days to realize that both of their lifestyles are more similar than different, as they hide from their past and from their future.

Set sail with this Hallmark-style romantic comedy. The Companion is book three in the Sundaes for Breakfast Romance Series. 




Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Recommended Books to Read: Accidentally Married by Victorine Lieske

Wondering ‘What should I read next?’ Looking for the best books to read? Need book recommendations? Read Accidentally Married by Victorine Lieske.

Madison Nichols, aspiring actress, is floundering. Her rent is due and she needs a job. Desperately. After getting a tip about an open position, she rushes to Jameson Technologies and meets CEO Jared Jameson. Unfortunately, due to a misunderstanding, she is put in the awkward position of pretending to be his girlfriend.


Not the job she was applying for. And when she finds out Jared lied to her to get what he wanted, she decides to get back at him. In front of his family.

Jared is stunned when Madison announces they are getting married. She pushed her revenge too far. How can he tell them it’s all a lie? And when his sick aunt asks them to be married before she dies, Madison comes up with a hair-brained plan to hire an actor and stage a fake wedding.

What they both don’t know is Jared’s father has found out about the fake wedding. And he’s got his own hair-brained plan.

This is a sweet romance, appropriate for any age.