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Release Day: The Glass Road by Alyssa Schwarz

Grace A. Johnson

Oct 11, 2022
2 min

Release Day: The Glass Road by Alyssa Schwarz

Happy, happy release day to The Glass Road, a contemporary Christian romance by Alyssa Schwarz! I've read some lovely reviews for her first book in the Prescott Family Romance, and I can't wait to give her series a try! about the book Austin Wright had bigger dreams than to inherit his grandfather’s old property, but with the help of his nephew and a few volunteers, he decides to reopen the idyllic summer camp of his youth. Following her accident at the first triathlon of the

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Grace A. Johnson

Oct 4, 2022
5 min

Author Interview: Lillian E.

That's right, folks! Another fantastic young author is making her debut! Meet Lillian E, author of A Thousand Stars! Her debut novel is a historical-esque middle-grade fantasy adventure following a young girl by the name of Hopeful! Wanna learn more about her and her upcoming release? Just keep on reading! our interview What first inspired you to write? I’ve always loved to write since I was little. Telling stories, and then writing down little tidbits; it's always been super

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New Release: A Hope and a Prayer by Julie Lessman

Grace A. Johnson

Oct 3, 2022
4 min

New Release: A Hope and a Prayer by Julie Lessman

HOLD. ON. TO. YOUR. HATS. Y'ALL. It's not often I issue a warning such as that, so y'all KNOW this is gonna be good, right? RIGHT. Because none other than JULIE LESSMAN (the QUEEN of romance and my literary godmother...yes, I have just officially christened you my literary godmother, Miss Julie) is releasing her next book in the Cousins O'Connor series (technically cousins and aunt, but we won't go there *winks*), A Hope and a Prayer!!!! *squeals incessantly* For those of y'a

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Grace A. Johnson

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

New Release: Iron by Madisyn Carlin

Happy, happy release day to this intense and exciting Christian fantasy Cinderella-retelling...IRON by Madisyn Carlin! I'm so excited to share all about Madisyn's latest release + the epic giveaway going on! (*coughs* I totally double-booked again, y'all.) about the book Enforcing justice comes with a price. Detective Redwyn “Red” Deathan will stop at nothing to uncover those behind the ruthless kidnappings of multiple children. But things are not as they seem, and Red’s effo

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Grace A. Johnson

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

New Release & Giveaway: Judgement Call by E.B. Roshan

I'm pleased to share with y'all not only romantic dystopian suspense author E.B. Roshan's latest release in her Shards of Sevia series...but ALSO an epic EXCLUSIVE giveaway just for y'all! Let's not waste any time diving right in! about the book Kiva is handsome, generous, and very much in love with recently-widowed Preen Enda. But the thought of becoming his wife fills her with dread—especially when men from her past—men who know too much—begin appearing in her peaceful town

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Grace A. Johnson

Sep 26, 2022
3 min

Book Spotlight: Untold by Vanessa Hall

Y'all...Vanessa Hall's Grace Sufficient series is SO. GOOD. I mean, it's a romantic suspense series set in Russia...with ballerinas, armwrestling, and spies! It can't get any better, now can it? Y'all can check out my review of the first book, Unknown, here, and my review of the second (Unworthy) is coming soon! As for the third book, Untold, which released on July 30th...allow me to introduce y'all... about the book You can only run for so long … Two years hasn’t erased the

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Bound and Determined Preorders are Live!

Grace A. Johnson

Sep 19, 2022
4 min

Bound and Determined Preorders are Live!

TODAY IS THE DAY, MY LOVELIES! Today is the day that Bound and Determined is OFFICIALLY available for preorder!!! Now, I know what you're thinking..."So what? I'm not interested in preordering anything." Well, about that...this ain't just any preorder, peeps. Not only can you receive a SPECIAL preorder price ($2.99 instead of $5.99, which is what the price will be when it releases), you can also receive an EPIC bundle of goodies!!! But first, allow me to introduce y'all to th

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Book Spotlight: Kingdom Lost by Dawn Shipman

Grace A. Johnson

Sep 12, 2022
2 min

Book Spotlight: Kingdom Lost by Dawn Shipman

Well, I feel like a cad. I meant to share about this epic YA fantasy novel months ago (literal months...I'm not exaggerating this time), but somehow, I totally forgot, lost track of time like crazy, and didn't remember to spotlight this book until a couple days ago. So here we are. Allow me to introduce to y'all the first book in the Lost Stones of Argonia series, the novel Jill Williamson called "absorbing" and Melanie Dobson praised as "brilliant," the award-winning debut n

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Coming Soon: A Wolf's Rose by M.C. Kennedy

Grace A. Johnson

May 9, 2022
2 min

Coming Soon: A Wolf's Rose by M.C. Kennedy

I am SUPER excited to share with y'all an upcoming release by M.C. Kennedy, a young, up-and-coming Christian fantasy author! Her novel, A Wolf's Rose, is the first in The Feyfolk Trilogy (which is part of the Chronicles of Rinnil), and is a clean YA fantasy that releases June 3rd, 2022! If you're looking for an entertaining, high-stakes read with just a hint of romance, then A Wolf's Rose is sure to please! (Let it be noted that there is some magic content, though. H.S.J. Wil

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Grace A. Johnson

May 2, 2022
7 min

New Release: Deceived by Madisyn Carlin

I dunno about y'all, but I am STOKED for Madisyn Carlin's debut novel, Deceived, which is a new adult Christian allegorical fantasy! Before I share my review of this book, I'd like to introduce it to y'all AND direct y'all to the many opportunities to receive some epic bookish goodies! (Oh, and keep an eye out for my upcoming interview with the lovely author!) BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!!! Madi is also here to share all about doubting your writing with us! Her thoughts are so inspiri

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Blog Tour: The Toymaker's Doll by E. G. Bella (Interview + Review)

Grace A. Johnson

Dec 23, 2021
11 min

Blog Tour: The Toymaker's Doll by E. G. Bella (Interview + Review)

Wow, have I got a jam-packed post for y'all today! In honor of the upcoming release of E. G. Bella's debut story, The Toymaker's Doll, I have not only a book spotlight but also a review of the story AND an interview with the author! This short story is SO SWEET and I know you're not gonna wanna miss the chance to read it, so without further ado... About the Book A limp. A scuff. A cowardly heart. Jane is a doll struggling with all these things. She and her friend Isabel, a bl

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Coming Soon: To Treasure an Heiress by Roseanna M. White

Grace A. Johnson

Dec 7, 2021
3 min

Coming Soon: To Treasure an Heiress by Roseanna M. White

If this month's Christmas theme has cramped my style, it was with this post, because, y'all, red and white doesn't jive with the beautiful blues and greens in this cover! Yep, my favorite read from last month is making her way into this world, coming to Amazon, B&N, Christianbook, and more on January 4th, 2022! I know that seems like quite a wait (well, not according to how fast this year has gone by, but still), but never fear! You, my friend, have the chance to receive a fr

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