Monday, January 12, 2026

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Not Exactly Mr. Darcy by Carolyn Miller

Book: Not Exactly Mr. Darcy

Author: Carolyn Miller

Genre: Romance/Contemporary/Christian Fiction

Release Date: December, 2025

Pride, Pemberley, and Second Chances

When history-loving Olivia Bennett’s teaching contract isn’t renewed, she is considered her family’s logical choice to care for her ailing grandmother in a tiny English village. While there, she soon finds additional work at nearby Hartbury Hall—one of England’s great houses once used as Pemberley in a filmed production of Pride and Prejudice. The head gardener there, however, proves to be anything but the gentlemanly hero of that famous book. Little does she know that behind Liam Browne’s brusque exterior is both a family tragedy and a legacy that demands truth and honor, creating a crisis that only Liv’s vivacious determination can resolve. Along the way, she may just learn that appearances count for naught. . .and that love can be found in unexpected ways.

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Carolyn Miller is an inspirational Regency and contemporary romance author who lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children. Together with her husband, she has pastored a church for ten years and worked as a public high school English and Learning and Support teacher.

A longtime lover of romance, especially that of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s Regency era, Carolyn holds a BA in English Literature and loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives.

More from Carolyn

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, January 6
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, January 6
The Sacred Line, January 7
Leslie’s Library Escape, January 8
Vicky Sluiter, January 9
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 9
Texas Book-aholic, January 10
Life on Chickadee Lane, January 11
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 11
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, January 12
Tell Tale Book Reviews , January 12
For Him and My Family, January 13
Lyssa Loves Books, January 13
Blossoms and Blessings, January 14
Mornings at Character Cafe, January 14
Holly’s Book Corner, January 15
Mrs. Ryan Moser’s book and movie reviews , January 15
Pause for Tales, January 16
Mary Hake, January 16
Cover Lover Book Review, January 17
A Good Book and Cup of Tea, January 18
To Everything There Is A Season, January 19

To celebrate her tour, Carolyn is giving away the grand prize of a print copy of the book and a $25 Amazon eGift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: The Unending Light by Brett Armstrong

The Unending Light JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Unending Light by Brett Armstrong, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: The Unending Light
Series: Quest of Fire #7
Author: Brett Armstrong
Publisher: Expanse Books
Release Date: December 16, 2025
Genre: Christian, Epic Fantasy

War has consumed the Lowlands in both Jason and Anargen’s eras. Each teen struggles to keep true to the Quest as the armies led by the dark powers of the Lowlands edge closer to victory.

A secret buried in Ordumair can guarantee that evil Monarch Ilyron destroys the Tower of Light Anargen has striven to defend. And Jason’s brother, Dorian, has found an equally powerful weapon in the mysterious land of Jhi. The ancient threat of dragons returning to the Lowlands threatens to plunge the Lowlands into ruin.

Losses that leave both teens grieving deeply and an ever-diminishing list of allies means they must be willing to give everything to rescue their world from the looming desolation. But they must face the truth that it is still far too little to win, unless they can hold on till the King’s Day arrives.

Christian Fantasy has become a genre that has become intriguing to me. The Unending Light by Brett Armstrong is Book 7 in the Quest of Fire series. I have read a few books in this series and I was excited to read this book.

WOW, I dove right into this book and could not stop reading. Jason and Anargren are back in this book and the battles continue, although they are now in a situation where they must rescue the Lowlands. Secrets might be revealed that would wreck their Quest, so Dorian, Jason's Brother, steps in to make sure the weapon he knows about keeps the Lowlands safe from destruction. I really LOVE that they are really striving to keep the "end in sight" and focusing on winning the battles they have faced throughout the series. I really love that Faith and Fantasy really work well in these books.. Brett Armstrong is a WONDERFUL author and I have now grown to really enjoy Christian Fantasy books. I am sad this series is ending, I am looking forward to reading future books by this author! I think those who enjoy Christian Fantasy would enjoy this book! AMAZING BOOK!

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Scrivenings Press | Amazon | BookBub

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Brett Armstrong has been exploring other worlds as a writer since age nine. Years later, he still writes, but now invites others along on his excursions. He’s shown readers haunting, deep historical fiction (Destitutio Quod Remissio), scary-real dystopian sci-fi (Tomorrow’s Edge series), and layered, sweeping epic fantasy (Quest of Fire). Every story is a journey of discovery and an attempt to be a brush in the Master Artist’s hand. Through dark, despair, light, joy, and everything in between, the end is always meant to leave his fellow literary explorers with wonder and hope. Always busy with a new story, he also enjoys drawing, gardening, and spending time with his wife and son.

Connect with Brett by visiting brettarmstrong.net to follow him on social media and subscribe to email updates.

(2) winners will each receive a $25 Amazon gift card and exclusive Quest of Fire digital content (series theme music and digital maps)!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 7, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on January 14, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Monday, January 5, 2026

JustRead Tour Blog Tour: Chasing Kensie by Drew Taylor

Chasing Kensie JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Chasing Kensie by Drew Taylor, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: Chasing Kensie
Author: Drew Taylor
Publisher: Taylor Made Publishing
Release Date: December 23, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Romance

She moved to Alaska for a fresh start. He made her the object of his wry affection.

Kensington Smith, a high school English teacher fueled by coffee and plaid, looks for the good in people. The hot-but-vexing P.E. teacher and football coach, who is unfortunately her best friend’s older brother, is the exception. When he’s tapped to assist her with the annual Winter Solstice Dance, he rewrites Kensie’s long-held lesson plans of loathing as he reveals the man behind the flirtatious façade.

Nicolas Lancaster has a little thing for the pretentious, people-pleasing English teacher of Crescent Cove High School… a thing where he revels in riling her up. But as his proclivities shift and he chases the heart of the woman he’s taught to despise him, Nick begins to understand the pain behind the practiced smile she dons—a mirror that reflects his own inner demons.

Two hearts. Two histories.

One source of Hope.

Chasing Kensie is a Christian contemporary romance sparkling with Alaskan winters, unknown feelings, and a love that will light up the darkest of nights.

Christian Contempory Romance is a favorite genre. Chasing Kensie by Drew Taylor is the most recent in this genre that I have read.

I have to say that the storyline took me until Chapter 2 to really get into the book. The story takes place in Alaska. The 2 main characters are Kensington Smith and Nicolas Lancaster. Kensington has just relocated to Alaska in hopes of getting a fresh start on life. Kensington and Nicolas are both High School teachers at Crescent Cove High School. Nicolas happens to be the brother of Kensington's best friend. Kensington is looking to be in a relationship, especially with Nicolas. The pair is bought together as they are going to be on the planning committee for the Winter Solstice Dance. Kensie and Nicolas both are weary of the "working together project" as they have had a "loathe" for one another for many years and they both have "baggage". I really LOVE how they take things slow and it helps things turn around and they begin to enjoy each others company. I also LOVE how the author really focuses the story and the growth in their relationship on "Love of Jesus". The author has a strong focus of Jesus throughout the book and especially for Kensie and Nicolas. I was pleasantly surprised how wonderful the book truly is, after struggling to understand the beginning of the book. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Contempory Romance. GREAT BOOK!

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Drew Taylor writes modern closed-door chick-lit romance stories from a Biblical worldview. She believes faith-based romance can be full of heart, humor, healing, and hope while showcasing the reality of our fallen human condition. Her redemptive and engaging stories point to the One who embodies true love–Jesus Christ.

Drew lives in the great state of Mississippi where she teaches high school English. When not teaching or writing, she enjoys reading, baking, researching conspiracy theories, and spending quality time with the people who mean the most to her.

Connect with Drew by visiting drewtaylorwrites.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

(1) winner will receive signed paperback copies of Chasing Kensie and Reverie with book swag plus a $25 Amazon Gift Card or Coffee Gift Card of winner’s choice!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 5, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on January 12, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Celebrate Lit: Sadie's Gift: The Christmas Cabin by Erma M. Ullrey

Book: Sadie’s Gift: The Christmas Cabin

Author: Erma M. Ullrey

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November, 2025

BlIn the snowy embrace of McCall, Idaho, Sadie’s Gift weaves a tale of an unexpected reunion and slow-to-thaw hearts. Grief-stricken Brooke Radcliffe and frustrated author Jack Chance are brought together by fate in Aunt Sadie’s cabin. An early blizzard forces the former childhood friends to confront their differences and work together to survive. Can Brooke and Jack set aside their painful pasts and let love melt their frozen hearts? Discover a story of healing, resilience, and the transformative power of forgiveness in this heartwarming tale of love in the unlikeliest of places.

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Christian Contempory Romance is a favorite genre of mine. Sadie's Gift: The Christmas Cabin by Erma M. Ullrey is the latest book that I have read.

I knew from the synopsis that I needed to read this book. The 2 main characters, Brooke Radcliffe and Jack Chance are childhood friends who lost touch over the years. The 2 are back in McCall, Idaho after the death of Brooke's Aunt. A Snowstorm comes and the 2 are "snowed in" at the Cabin that Brooke just inherited from her late Aunt. They quickly get caught up on each other's lives and also on the fact that Brooke isn't interested in keeping the Cabin. Jack isn't happy about this as it really puts his life in limbo, as he lives in the Cabin and was a help to Brooke's Aunt. I really LOVE how they are able to reveal things to each other during the "Snowed In" time. The hurts from the past, their financial status, their longing for each other after all these years. This book is one of Forgiveness, truths be told, Second Chance romance. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a "Hallmark Movie" in a book. AWESOME BOOK!

Erma Ullrey is a follower of Jesus Christ. Married for forty-four years she enjoys four wonderful children, three outlaws, and four precious grandchildren. She worked in the medical field for over twenty-five years. After completing her B.S.H.S., she became a health educator and received international credentials in childbirth education (I.C.E.A.) and lactation consulting (I.B.C.L.C.). She’s served as a women’s Bible study leader, and participates in a local book club as well as local and national writer’s groups.

She posts encouraging blogs and enjoys chatting with her Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram friends. And she keeps chickens.

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Enter to win a free copy of SADIE’S GIFT: The Christmas Cabin. A love story set in beautiful McCall, Idaho, during a surprise blizzard that ultimately melts a couple of frozen hearts.