Grace A. Johnson
book spotlight | like a ship on the sea
If y'all haven't heard me sing the praises of Kellyn Roth yet, have you been living under a rock??? Well, rock or no, you're about to...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Aug 14
- 6 min
introducing...of storm & sea
Back in February of 2022, I had the offhanded idea to host a romance-themed short story contest, based on the prompt “tell me you love...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Jul 25
- 6 min
release day | springtime in surrey anthology
I know what you're looking for this summer, dear reader. You want stories that are full of vintage vibes, sweet romance, a splash of...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Jun 15
- 2 min
new release | trouble in dry springs by kristina hall
I don't know if there's any author quite as prolific as Kristina Hall. Not only does she release upwards of three books a year, but each...
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Grace A. Johnson
- May 23
- 7 min
project reveal | something bright & beautiful
Over a year ago, I typed “The End” (or, more accurately, “dead”), completing my third (published) novel. Since then, I’ve written a few...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Apr 26
- 3 min
review: the metropolitan affair by jocelyn green
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Once upon a time, I read a book by Jocelyn Green. I’d expected it to be atmospheric and romantic and intriguing—a bit like a Laura...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Mar 22
- 2 min
introducing...her heart's home
*rushes in, breathless* HULLO, ALL! Yes, I know, I disappeared for over two weeks, but I'M BACK! This month (like this whole year thus...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Feb 27
- 3 min
review: the sound of light by sarah sundin
⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 Let’s face it, I’ve never read a Sarah Sundin novel I didn’t like—and I’m sure the same goes for most of y’all too! There’s...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Feb 24
- 4 min
review: all the lost places by amanda dykes
⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 I’ve been hearing absolutely amazing things about Amanda Dykes for years, but when I first read one of her novellas in The Kissing...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Feb 2
- 5 min
review: yesterday's tides by roseanna m. white
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Y’all, I have been waiting for this novel for years. When I first began reading Roseanna M. White’s books back in 2016-2017, I...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Jan 9
- 5 min
book review: the rose and the thistle by laura frantz
Where do I begin? How can I put into words the enchanting beauty of this novel, this lovely work of art? I’ve noticed many reviews for...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
cover reveal: where faith remains by joy c. woodbury
I am so excited to introduce y'all to my good friend Joy C. Woodbury's upcoming debut novel, Where Faith Remains! And I'm even more...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
coming soon: yesterday's tides by roseanna m. white
Y'all, Roseanna M. White is writing a dual-time novel and I AM HERE FOR IT. Who cares that I hate dual-time/split-time novels 90% of the...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Dec 15, 2022
- 9 min
featured story: ode to ellie by m.c. kennedy
Y'all, this story is too sad and yet sweet, too touching not to share! I hope y'all enjoy Ode to Ellie by M.C. Kennedy! Mrs. Henry’s...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Nov 28, 2022
- 6 min
book review: the secrets of emberwild by stephenia h. mcgee
Warnings: #1 This is a long review, so pull up a chair and grab a bowl of popcorn. You’ll be here awhile. #2 When I read a review, I want...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Nov 21, 2022
- 7 min
book review: the lost melody by joanna davidson politano
Warnings: #1 This is a long review, so pull up a chair and grab a bowl of popcorn. You’ll be here awhile. #2 When I read a review, I want...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Nov 17, 2022
- 7 min
the day hath arrived
Bound and Determined… What if we added more? What if we totally ditched what I was going to do, and completely redid everything? I’m...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Nov 3, 2022
- 6 min
Review: Beneath His Silence by Hannah Linder
Before we begin, I must preface this review by saying that I knew, beyond the shadow of a doubt, before I even thought to begin reading...
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Grace A. Johnson
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
New Release: After Our Castle by Kellyn Roth
Y'ALL. Ivy Knight McAllen's not-so-happily-ever-after is FINALLY HERE! Not that any of us were looking forward to Ivy going through more...
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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....
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