Thursday, October 15, 2026

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: The Mistletoe Baby by Heidi Main

The Mistletoe Baby JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Mistletoe Baby by Heidi Main, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: The Mistletoe Baby
Series: Home to Evermore Ranch Series
Author: Heidi Main
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: September 29, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

They both long for a true home.
Can the holidays bring opposites together?

Saving his family’s Texas ranch is former bull rider Reggie Evermore’s Christmas wish. And he’s sure socialite Natalie Patterson can help him plan the perfect event to bring in cash. Pregnant, recently divorced and ready to prove her independence, Natalie needs a paycheck and a place to stay. So she accepts Reggie’s job offer. But planning a fundraiser is harder than attending them! When Reggie learns the truth, he’s less than happy. Can they work through their differences to transform the ranch and give love a chance to grow?

The LOVE Inspired series of books is one of my favorite line of books to read. The Mistletoe Baby by Heidi Main is Book 1 in the Home to Evermore Ranch Series. Heidi Main is one of my favorite authors on this Brand of books!

A sweet and amazing storyline from the very beginning of the book. The setting is a Texas Ranch owned by the Evermore Family. The main characters are Reggie Evermore and Natalie Patterson. Reggie is a former BullRider who is now trying to save his family Ranch from closure. Natalie Patterson is a new Divorcee and is also Pregnant. Reggie and Natalie met each other while attending a wedding. Natalie is from a Socialite family and now she is struggling due to the Divorce and other family troubles. She is trying to move forward with her life and make things good for her baby. She is in need of job and/or a place to live. Reggie is needing someone to help with a Fundraiser to help save the Family Ranch. Reggie decides to offer Natalie "Room and Board" at the Ranch in exchange for her being the Event Planner for the Fundraiser. Natalie isn't too confident she can plan such a large event, yet she agrees to take on the task. Reggie and Natalie are forced to spend time with each other while planning the Fundraiser and they begin to take a liking to one another. The honesty that begins to come out from both of them is truly heartwarming. They open up to each other in many ways and it also helps them heal from past relationships as they do so. I truly enjoy Heidi Main's books and this one didn't disappoint at all! I HIGHLY recommend this book for anyone who enjoys Clean Christian Romance. WONDERFUL BOOK!

Heidi Main

Heidi Main is a New York Times Bestselling Author. Her sweet inspirational romance novels celebrate small-town life, faith, and the beauty of second chances. Though she lives in the suburbs, Heidi dreams of acreage and horseback riding—longings that find their way into her novels through wide-open ranches and loyal horses.

She loves popcorn and milk chocolate (not necessarily in that order), and savors novels and movies with happily-ever-afters. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys taking walks, gardening, playing card games, curling up with a good book and watching home renovation shows. Before starting her writing career, Heidi worked with computers and taught Jazzercise. A perfect Saturday is spent relaxing on the deck with her husband and watching the birds that visit their backyard.

Connect with Heidi by visiting heidimain.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of The Mistletoe Baby, a $20 Amazon gift card, an ornament, and a tote bag!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 12, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 19, 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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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: The Glades by Angela Hunt

The Glades JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Glades by Angela Hunt, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: The Glades
Author: Angela Hunt
Publisher: Hunt Haven Press
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Genre: Suspense Thriller

When Katherine Armstrong arranges a birthday weekend on her husband's private island in the Everglades, she plans for everything: the guest list, the menu, the flowers, the careful distance between herself and the dark water beyond the dock.

She does not plan for the storm.

By nightfall, the power is gone, the mainland is unreachable, and something in the mangrove shadows has begun to move. Katherine has spent years building a life that looks flawless from the outside. Now, with her children beside her and the water on every side, she will have to decide what that life was actually worth.

Sixty years earlier, a World War II veteran named Conrad Boone made a decision on these same waters — one that seemed containable, even necessary, at the time. He passed the consequence of that decision to his family. They learned to live with it. And the island learned to keep its secrets.

Until the storm.

The Glades moves between a Florida that no longer exists and a Florida that is drowning in its own inheritance, between a man who thought he could manage what he'd done and a woman who never knew there was anything to manage. What lives beneath the water has been patient for sixty years.

It will not be patient much longer.

Christian Suspense is a genre that I enjoy a lot. The Glades by Angela Hunt is the most recent book I have read. The novel is also a Dual-Time Novel and Dual Time really intrigues me.

WOW, this was definitely a book that I couldn't put down until I finished the book. The settings is a Private Island in the Florida Everglades. The main character is Katherine Armstrong. Katherine is one who likes to be prepared for everything, including her Birthday weekend in the Everglades. The one thing she didn't prepare for was a Storm coming through the Island. The Storm was strong and caused disruption of Power on the Island and other damage to the island. The happening prompts Katherine to look at how she has lived her life and if life will look the same in the future for herself and her children. She loves the island, yet is afraid of water and she is fearful when she hears things moving in the mangroves. The storms also uncovered some LONG Kept secrets of the Island. World War II veteran named Conrad Boone stood on the same island Sixty years before Katherine. Conrad made some decisions that would affect many generations to come. There was mystery and suspense in both the present day and the past. I really LOVE that Faith was strong in this storyline, especially with Katherine leaning on God to help her through the storms of life. The message contained within the storyline of this book is that God will uplift us and never leave us through the Storms. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Mystery and Dual-Time novels. GREAT BOOK!

Christy-Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who have learned to expect the unexpected in novels from this versatile author. With nearly six million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 160 works ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to novels and nonfiction.

Now that her two children are grown, Angie and her husband live in Florida with Very Big Dogs (a direct result of watching Sandlot too many times). This affinity for mastiffs has not been without its rewards--one of their dogs was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly as the second-largest canine in America. Their dog received this dubious honor after an all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan for the dog and the Hunts, complete with VIP air travel and a stretch limo in which they toured New York City. Afterward, the dog gave out paw-tographs at the airport.

When she's not home writing, Angie often travels to teach writing workshops at schools and writers' conferences. And to talk about her dogs, of course.

Readers may visit her web site at www.angelahuntbooks.com.

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card!

The Glades blog tour JustRead Tours

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 13, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 20, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. No delivery restrictions. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Dockside Secrets by Terry Overton

Book: Dockside Secrets

Author: Terry Overton

Genre: Christian Cozy Mystery

Release Date: October 17, 2025

When Finley Burke moves to the peaceful lakeside village of Sunset Cove, she’s looking for a fresh start-not a mystery. But when a violent storm washes a strange tackle box onto her dock, she discovers more than fishing lures inside. Hidden within are antique jewels and secrets that link to a long-buried family feud and a suspicious death. As Finley digs deeper, she finds herself tangled in a web of

lies that threaten the calm of the cove- and her own safety.

With the help of her quirky but loyal neighbors, a sharp-eyed detective, Finley must uncover the truth before the past catches up to her.

Full of Southern charm, close-knit friendships, and suspense that keeps you turning the pages. Dockside Secrets is a heartwarming cozy mystery that proves it’s never too late to start over or to solve a mystery.

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Christian Cozy Mystery novels are a favorite genre. Dockside Secrets by Terry Overton is the latest book that I have read. It is Book 1 in the Finley Burke Mysteries series. I have read a few series by Terry Overton and I was excited when I learned of this new series.

WOW, I was hooked from the very first pages. The main character in this book is Finley Burke. Finley has moved to Sunset Cove and is settling in to begin a "Refresh on Life" chapter. Finley is grieving the loss of her husband and feels the move to a Lakeside Village will help her in her new stage in life. Finley quickly became "invested" in a mystery when a Tackle Box washes up to the shore and reveals some mysterious items. Finley and a few others from her community decide that they want to figure out what the mysterious items are and who they belong to. The Sleuthing Team begin to uncover some clues and then danger begins to lurk for the team, include Finley's own home being ransacked. I truly fell in LOVE with the characters, their sleuthing and their Community coming together to help one another. I felt so connected to the storyline, that I felt that I was watching a movie, rather than reading a book. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Cozy Mystery Books. AWESOME BOOK!

Terry Overton is a retired university professor of educational and school psychology. She has an Ed.D. in Special Education and a Ph.D. in Psychology.

Her professional experience includes teaching public school, teaching at the university level, and being a college dean.

She has two children, seven grandchildren, and one great granddaughter.

Her previous writing and publication experiences include textbook and journal articles in the fields of special education and school psychology. She now seeks to answer God’s call to share the good news and grow the church by writing Christian books and devotionals.

Over the years, Terry’s books have won the Mom’s Choice Award, Christian Indie Award, Firebird Book Awards, American Writing Winner Awards, Bookfest Winner Awards, Pencraft Award, Reader Views Silver Reviewers Award, and International Book Award Finalist. Her writing examines real world events with a Christian worldview. She enjoys writing for young children, middle grade readers, YA fiction, and adult level novels.

More from Terry

I must admit I have probably watched and read just about every Hallmark cozy mystery I have come across! I have become addicted to mysteries lately! I don’t limit it to just the cozy mysteries. Lately, I have been watching plenty of true crime. The attraction for me is the puzzle. I mean, really, who can resist a “whodunit?” I prefer more of the gumshoe approach, but I also watch several crime scene investigations.

It started out with a curiosity about why people do such actions. What motivates people to commit these crimes and then try to cover them up? In many cases, criminals just aren’t that bright. But there are some cases that remain puzzling.

I decided to give it a go. Dockside Secrets is my first cozy. It was fun to write this mystery in the little community outside of a big city. We moved to this new little cove on a lake, Sunset Cove, and this is where the characters live. The large city in the book, Sagebrush Bend, is in reality, Fort Worth, Texas. Plenty of changing landscapes here, and these appear in the story.

Grab this cozy and meet the quirky cast of characters: a retired forensic psychologist, a very proper southern lady, a nutty and loud best friend, and a middle-of-the-road peacekeeper join a fumbling local sheriff and a handsome detective to discover what really happened at Sunset Cove.

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Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 8
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, October 9
Texas Book-aholic, October 10
Lights in a Dark World, October 10
For Him and My Family, October 11
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 12
She Lives to Read, October 13
Sylvan Musings, October 13
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 14
The Avid Reader, October 14
Fruitfully Planted, October 15
Vicky Sluiter, October 16
Avid Reader Nurse, October 17
Book Looks by Lisa, October 18
Simple Harvest Reads, October 19 (Guest Review from Donna)
Mary Hake, October 19
Leslie’s Library Escape, October 20
Lily’s Corner, October 20

To celebrate her tour, Terry is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!

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

https://gleam.io/55lW2/dockside-secrets-celebration-tour-giveaway

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Monday, October 12, 2026

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Belle's Christmas Carol by Michelle Griep

Book: Belle’s Christmas Carol

Author: Michelle Griep

Genre: Inspirational Historical Romance

Release Date: September 1, 2026

While all of London waits for snow, an orphanage in need holds holiday cheer, sparks of love, and secrets waiting to be discovered.

When Ebeneezer Scrooge’s former fiancée, Belle Beaumont, unexpectedly inherits a struggling London orphanage, she dreams of giving the children of Haven House the most splendid Christmas they’ve ever known. But her vision of snowflakes and merriment quickly collides with reality: Fire damage has rendered part of the building unsafe, and the paperwork is years behind.

Barrister Rafe Munro is fighting to clear an innocent man and searching for a child, who may be his relative. His pursuit leads him to Haven House, where Rafe offers to help Belle sort through the chaotic records that might lead to the missing child. Amid the mayhem of running an orphanage full of mischievous children and eccentric staff, will Belle and Rafe find love and the answers they seek this holiday season?

With characters from Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, this festive historical romance Christmas novella of family and second chances from Michelle Griep is set in Victorian England and perfect for fans of Julie Klassen and Mimi Matthews.

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Christian Historical Romance is a favorite Genre. Belle's Christmas Carol by Michelle Griep is the most recent novel I read in this genre. It is a retake on the Classic Dicken's Christmas story "A Christmas Carol".

WOW, this book captured my attention from the very first pages. The setting is London in the Regency Era. The main characters in this book are Belle Beaumont and Rafe Munro. Belle is in the midst of Life Changes, having broken off an engagement to Ebeneezer Scrooge. Belle is trying to get the Orphanage she just inherited up and running. She has a heart of the young children in the Orphanage and wants to take care of them. She has to overcome safety issues for Haven House and a couple other burdens. Rafe is led to the Orphanage as he helps a client to find a missing child. Rafe and Belle are going through all the years of Paperwork that has piled up at the Orphanage in their attempt to solve the mystery of the Missing Child. Belle is a very compassionate, kind and caring woman. Rafe is a determined and kind man. I really enjoyed watching Belle and Rafe get closer to one another and a romance blossom. Belle and Rafe really take a stressful situation and the forthcoming Christmas Season and make it a calm situation. The author does a WONDERFUL job at showing the readers a beautiful story of how life can be challenging yet gratifying when helping others. I really LOVE the Christmas Season and reading this book has me in a "Holiday Mood". I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Romance with a Christmas theme. GREAT BOOK!

Michelle Griep is an award-winning author known for her captivating historical romances. With a keen eye for detail, she pens tales that transport readers to the past where they’ll experience romance, adventure, and unforgettable characters. When she’s not writing, you can find her in her garden scaring away armadillos.

More from Michelle

Why I Gave Scrooge’s Belle Her Own Christmas Carol

Guest post by Michelle Griep

I’ve always been suspicious of characters who appear just long enough to break your heart and then vanish without so much as a forwarding address. Belle from A Christmas Carol is one of those.

Scrooge, of course, gets the full treatment. Ghosts. Doom. Moral terror. A dramatic overnight transformation. Turkey delivery. The works. And yes, yes, it’s all very moving. But Belle? Come on. All she gets is one aching goodbye and then is shoved neatly into Scrooge’s past. So, excuse me, Mr. Dickens, but I have questions.

What became of the woman who loved Ebenezer before greed got to him? Did she regret walking away? Did Christmas ever sting? Did she build a fine, sensible life or did some little corner of her heart still ache for him or not? That wondering became Belle’s Christmas Carol.

In my story, Belle Beaumont unexpectedly inherits Haven House, a struggling London orphanage with fire damage, muddled ledgers, eccentric staff, and children who are more than rambunctious. Naturally, Belle decides she will set everything to rights and give the children the most splendid Christmas imaginable because—like me—apparently the woman has never heard of pacing herself.

Then along comes Rafe Munro, a handsome barrister searching for a missing child, and Belle’s tidy plans start to change. Oh, did I mention he’s single? That’s because I wanted Belle to be more than Scrooge’s lost love. I wanted her to have grit, flaws, hope, purpose, and a future all her own.

Because sometimes the story doesn’t end with goodbye. Sometimes that’s where the real story begins.