Tuesday, February 17, 2026

FrontGate Media Blog Tour: Lightbulb Moments in Marriage by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

Lightbulb Moments in Marriage: 12 Biblical Perspectives for Successful and Satisfied Couples

Discover the Aha! moments that can shift everything in your marriage. Almost instantly.

Yes, that may sound too easy, but thousands of couples have said it proved easier than they ever imagined. In Lightbulb Moments in Marriage, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs shares twelve biblically grounded truths that couples describe as Eureka moments. Paradigm shifts that helped them say, "I found it!"

With over twenty-five years of experience, Dr. Eggerichs, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Respect, presents twelve powerful insights he calls lightbulb moments. These have helped countless couples break through confusion, conflict, and communication struggles.

In marriage, ignorance isn't bliss. It's frustrating. Especially when you've tried everything and nothing seems to change. Maybe your marriage needs a lightbulb moment.

Many couples have goodwill and genuinely want a strong, satisfying relationship, but still feel stuck. They repeat the same arguments, cycle through the same frustrations, and feel lost in the dark when it comes to moving forward. They pray, they read, they try and still feel like something's missing. Some even begin to wonder, Is it just me?

That's where this book comes in.

Each chapter delivers a memorable, life-giving truth couples often haven't seen before. For example:

"Not Wrong, Just Different Shades of Right" A fresh lens for resolving recurring conflict that many couples overlook.

"My Response Is My Responsibility" A liberating realization about what frees and empowers us to influence our spouse.

"Not Communication, But Mutual Understanding" A reframe that clarifies what couples truly need when trying to be heard.

"Motivating, Not Manipulating" A powerful insight into what energizes the heart of a spouse and what silently shuts it down.

"Hollywood or the Holy Word?" A surprising reflection on the script we're following. Reel love or real love?

Sometimes, just one lightbulb moment can change everything. The most successful couples often say these twelve biblical illuminations were the truths they wish they had known sooner.

Whether you've been married five months or fifty years, this book is for you. These are not generic tips, but biblically based, creatively worded truths that stick and spark breakthrough Aha! moments almost immediately.

Lightbulb Moments In Marriage - New Book by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

WOW, I can say this is not your typical "Marriage Advice" book. Lightbulb Moments in Marriage by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs really has the reader focused on concentrating on their own responsibilities in their marriage. The pages of this book are filled with info that makes you go OH YES, AHA! I felt like I was chatting with a Childhood friend who encourages you through those "moments" in life. Dr. Emerson Eggerichs gives Biblically Sound wisdom throughout the book. I also like that the Book is Divided into 3 Sections for a total of 12 Chapters. Each Chapter covers a Biblical Perspective for the reader to focus on. The book is easy to read and it really is amazing how fast the reader can grasp the concepts of how to make changes almost instantly in your marriage. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to Married Couples of all ages and stages, whether for help or just encouragement. I would also give this as a gift to a Engaged or Newlywed couple. GREAT BOOK!

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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 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.