Friday, February 13, 2026

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy by Karen Baney

Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy by Karen Baney, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy
Series: Love at Vargas Ranch #1
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Release Date: February 3, 2026
Genre: Christian Western Romance

He’s running from his twin’s crimes. She’s haunted by the man who betrayed her. Can she open her heart to his identical twin?

Shannon thought she’d buried the past—until she arrives at Vargas Ranch and sees the face of the man who shattered her trust. The man she swore she’d never forgive.

Parker has spent his life paying for his brother's sins. False accusations and shattered opportunities follow him everywhere—because no one sees the man behind the face. When Shannon mistakes him for his twin and has him arrested, his fragile fresh start shatters.

Now forced to work together in the ranch’s equine therapy program, Shannon and Parker must navigate a tense enemies-to-friends journey. As they confront the pain of the past and the pull of unexpected attraction, trust becomes the hardest battle of all.

She must learn to trust the man her heart keeps mistaking for the one who broke it. Parker must prove he's not his brother before he loses his second chance at love.

When the past collides with the present, can love build the bridge to healing and forgiveness?

A heartfelt Christian romance about redemption, mistaken identity, and love that dares to heal. Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy will steal your heart.

I enjoy Christian Romance books and Cowboys. Her Mistaken identity Cowboy is Book 1 in the Love at Vargas Ranch Series. I am excited for the new Vargas Family Series.

WOW, the storyline caught my attention from page 1. The setting is the Vargas Family Ranch. The 2 main characters in this book are Shannon and Parker. Shannon is trying to move on from a devasting relationship that resulted in a trust issue. She gets an assignment to work at Vargas Ranch and is startled at who she sees. Well, is it actually who she thinks it is. She realizes it is not who she thought it was after Police arrive and arrest Parker. Shannon was deceived by Parker's Identical Twin Brother and Shannon wants to press charges. I really LOVE how Shannon quickly realizes that Parker is not Lucas, and how Parker is used to "cleaning up messes" created by his Twin Brother. Shannon and Parker begin working together at the Ranch and the relationship between them quickly becomes more then a working relationship. Shannon and Parker both realize that the "Mistaken Identity" might have been a blessing, as it helps them talk through some baggage they both carry. The book is about Healing, Forgiveness, Building Trust and Relationships. The book very faith based and I really love the encouragement throughout. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enoys Christian Romance. GREAT BOOK!

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Karen Baney

Karen Baney is a member of Faith Hope & Love Christian Writers and the author of over 30 Christian contemporary cowboy romances and historical romances. She writes faith-laced stories where characters feel like lifelong friends—flawed individuals navigating second chances, redemption, and personal trials. As a transplant to Arizona, Karen loves researching the state's rich history and seamlessly weaving real settings and historical details into her novels.

In addition to writing and speaking, Karen works as a Software Development Manager for a Christian ministry. Her faith plays an important role both in her life and in her writing.

Karen and her husband, Jim, make their home in Gilbert, Arizona, with their two dogs, Bella and Daisy. They enjoy exploring Arizona together, discovering new adventures that often influence Karen's stories. Both are active at Rock Point Church in Queen Creek, Arizona.

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

(1) winner will receive a "There's no such thing as too many books" tote & makeup bag, plus two slimline inspirational journals, and a signed copy of Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight February 11, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 18, 2026. Winner 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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Thursday, February 12, 2026

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Eye of the Mind by Sara Davison

Eye of the Mind JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Eye of the Mind by Sara Davison, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: Eye of the Mind
Author: Sara Davison
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: December 17, 2025
Genre: romantic suspense (with thriller elements)

She can't picture his face.
But he knows hers.

Firefighter Jules Adler suspects her blind date with Officer Dante de Marco will not go well. When she witnesses a violent crime, the night goes from bad to worse fast.

Dante, the police sketch artist, is tasked with getting enough details from her to draw the killer. If only Jules could visualize the man’s face.

She and Dante are forced to spend a lot more time together than either would like, trying desperately to come up with a likeness. The problem is, with a ruthless psychopath closing in, that time is about to run out.

For fans of fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat suspense, slow-burning romance, humor, and deep issues of faith.

Christian Romantic Thriller is always an intriguing genre. Eye of the Mind by Sara Davison is the latest in this genre that I have read. I have been a HUGE Fan of Sara Davison for a while and I am always happy to see a new release by Sara.

WOW, this storyline absolutely had me reeled in from the very beginning. The 2 main characters in this book are Firefighter Jules Adler and Officer Dante de Marco. The pair are set up on a Blind Date, although neither of them are too sure they actually want to be on this date. The date isn't going well and then things make a turn for the worse when Jules becomes witness to a murder. Officer Dante is put in charge of creating a Police Sketch of the suspect. Jules is doing her best to describe and help with the Sketch, although that is made tough due to a condition that mental images are not formed, rather they are "BLANK" images. The Blind Date wasn't a date they neither enjoyed, although as they begin working together to solve the murder, they begin to have a change of heart towards one another. I truly LOVED this book and all the Mystery and Romance woven throughout the story. The faith aspect of the storyline also lifted the Romance and story. Jules and Dante story was very intriguing and heartwarming. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Romance with Suspense. GREAT BOOK!

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Sara Davison is the author of numerous romantic suspense series. A finalist for more than a dozen national writing awards, including the Christy Award, Davison is a HOLT Medallion, Cascade, and two-time Carol Award winner for romantic suspense. She lives in Ontario with her husband, Michael. Like every good Canadian, she loves coffee, hockey, poutine, and apologizing for no particular reason. Get to know Sara better and subscribe to her short, monthly newsletter at ontheedgesuspense.com.

(1) winner will receive a paperback copy of Eye of the Mind plus a $25 Amazon card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight February 10, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 17, 2026. Winner 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, February 9, 2026

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Plague of Lies by Marbeth Skwarczynski

Book: Plague of Lies

Author: Marbeth Skwarczynski

Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction

Release Date: January 6, 2026

Plague of Lies

The man who taught him how to live was living a lie.

Scott Andrews was content to be a rule-follower, happily attending church and youth group while planning a future with his beautiful girlfriend, Cindy. He and his friends planned to change the world. But when his mentor is exposed as a fraud, Scott’s life turns upside down. He’s forced to grow up, but unlike the man who betrayed him, Scott is determined to live honestly.

Lauren spent her life believing she was a mistake. Then, on her eighteenth birthday, a letter arrives from the father she’s never met. It seems out of character for a deadbeat dad who wanted nothing to do with her. But with the letter in hand, Lauren’s life suddenly has a purpose. She’ll confront the man and demand to know why he abandoned her so many years before.

It’s time for the truth to come out.

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Like many writers, I began as a reader. My favorite authors were those whose styles were realistic and relatable, so when I began creating my first novel in my thirties, I knew that, above all, I wanted my stories to connect with readers.

My first foray into writing was a book about the biblical character Ruth. I spent years rewriting and shelving the book before finally submitting it to Elk Lake Publishing. They loved the book, and helped me prepare it for publication. Now, my work of biblical fiction, Princess of Moab: A Novel of Ruth, is finished and ready to find its readership.

I also have a contemporary Christian fiction series called The Rose Collection. These timely novels spotlight healing after spiritual abuse. I keep my characters grounded in the real world, so while they grow, learn, and seek solutions, they must also confront the detritus of the past. I write what I know, whether firsthand or through close observation, infusing the joy, happiness, and humor that come with spiritual freedom and love. The Rose Collection goes further than the deconstruction of broken spirits to the reconstruction of rescued souls.

My non-fiction book, The Women Who Set the Precedents: An Exploration of the Bible’s Bill of Rights for Women, is a deep dive into the prophecy of Bathsheba. Each chapter explores the life of a biblical woman as she embodies the principles of empowerment, intelligence, and spiritual maturity mentioned in the iconic, but often misapplied, last chapter of Proverbs.

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I wrote Plague of Lies during school holidays while teaching at my church’s Christian school and raising two teen boys. Some of the conflict in the novel was inspired by the sudden appearance of a youth pastor from another school (my sons played against that school in basketball and football). He joined our church and was immediately placed in leadership positions. Later, it came out that he was fleeing from a bench warrant.

My story follows the fallout after a beloved church leader and mentor is exposed as a fraud and shuffled off to another church. I wanted to explore what happened to one of the students left behind as he attempts to pick up the spiritual pieces of his life.

While the book contains some heavy subject matter, it also offers hope, encouragement, and relatable main characters.

Scott Andrews, a seventeen-year-old who is blindsided by his mentor’s moral failing, has a failing of his own. But, instead of running away, he repents and becomes determined to live his life with complete honesty.

Eighteen years later, the fallout of the lies and betrayal continues as Lauren Andrews-Gianni reconnects with her long-lost father and learns the truth about her birth, why Scott walked away, and how he remembered her during their forced separation.

The rebuilding of Scott and Lauren’s relationship is the crux of the book and serves as a picture of how our Heavenly Father is preparing a home for us.

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Texas Book-aholic, February 6
Artistic Nobody, February 7 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, February 8
Guild Master, February 9 (Author Interview)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, February 9
Leslie’s Library Escape, February 10
Fiction Book Lover, February 11 (Author Interview)
Lots of Helpers, February 12
A Reader’s Brain, February 13 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, February 14
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, February 15 (Author Interview)
Books Less Travelled, February 16 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, February 16
History, Hope & Happily Ever After, February 17 (Author Interview)

To celebrate her tour, Marbeth is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

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JustRead Tours Blog Tour: A Siege on Her Heart by Jessica Brousseau

A Siege on Her Heart JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Siege on Her Heart by Jessica Brousseau, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: A Siege on Her Heart
Author: Jessica Brousseau
Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing and Media
Release Date: January 5, 2026
Genre: Historical Romance

Ana María Bailon believes her heart is as shattered as the burning city she flees. Once bold and brilliant in her father’s war councils, she now carries a secret child and a soul scorched by the siege of San Sebastián. When an English captain offers a hurried marriage and safe passage to a foreign land, Ana wonders if she is walking toward healing or a new form of heartbreak.

Captain Peter Ashmore lives with memories that stalk him like smoke from a burning town. Honor compels him into a marriage of convenience, yet every glance from his Spanish bride stirs a longing he fears he does not deserve. As they travel to his English estate and step into a world of drawing rooms and whispered judgments, Peter grapples with guilt, desire, and a God he worries has turned away.

In the quiet rooms of Abbeygate, Ana starts to trust the gentle man beneath the scarlet uniform, but nightmares, secrets, and grief threaten every fragile step. Peter feels himself falling for the courageous woman he vowed to shield, even as the truth of her past and his role in the siege loom over them both.

Can Ana and Peter confront the ruin behind them and choose a love that rebuilds what war tried to destroy?

Christian Historical Romance is one of my favorite Genres. I also LOVE books by new Authors. A Siege on Her Heart by Jessica Brousseau is the authors Debut Novel. I immediately knew I wanted to read it after reading the synopsis.

I can honestly say this is one of the BEST Debut Novels I have ever read. The setting is in San Sebastián, Spain in the early 1800's. The 2 main characters are Ana María Bailon and Captain Peter Ashmore. Ana is having to flee San Sebastian due to fires and the War. Ana is also pregnant and has yet to tell anyone. Captain Peter is willing to help her flee to another country and keep her safe there. Peter really wants to protect Ana and her unborn child and offers to marry Ana as they begin to move to England. Ana Maria accepts the Marriage of Convenience as she wants the best for her Unborn child. Peter and Ana are both dealing with situations with the past as they begin their marriage and settle into their new life together. I really LOVE that Peter begins to rely on God to help him through the obstacles of Post War and also to help him LOVE Ana. I was in awe that Ana shows Grace and LOVE to Peter as she begins to open her heart to him. Watching the relationship grow as they both rely on God and especially after the Baby is born was so heartwarming. The author does an AMAZING job at the Historical facts of the time and setting. The author has an AMAZING writing style that keeps the reader intrigued to keep reading. I am quite amazed that this is a debut novel for the author! I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Historical Romance books! WONDERFUL and AMAZING BOOK!

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Jessica Brousseau has never been able to put a book down late at night...and she notoriously developed the habit of reading Shakespeare in the wee hours of the morning during high school. But her passion for writing started even earlier, when her sixth-grade teacher read her first attempt at historical fiction and told her she should become an author someday. She adored her AP English classes and went on to receive her bachelor’s in English literature and creative writing. Jessica gets writing motivation by reading daily and constantly watching adaptations of Jane Austen’s works. She never goes anywhere without her emotional support kindle. Jessica loves crafting, baking, going on walks, playing with her kids, and eating anything that has cream cheese frosting. She lives a real-life love story with her husband, who gives her plenty of inspiration for her stories. Together they are building their happily-ever-after as Utah-born, Midwestern “transplants” in Wisconsin. Learn more about Jessica and her upcoming projects by connecting with her online at authorjessicabrousseau.com!

(1) winner will receive a signed and annotated copy of A Siege on Her Heart and a custom "book charm" bookmark made with elements from the book!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight February 9, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 16, 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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