Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Mistletoe and Mayhem by Janice Thompson

Book: Mistletoe and Mayhem (The Little Red Truck Mysteries: Book Three)

Author: Janice Thompson

Genre: Mystery/Christian Fiction/Christmas

Release Date: September, 2025

A Wildfire Races toward the Hadley Ranch

Breathe in the nostalgia of everything old red truck in book three of a new cozy mystery series.

It’s less than a week until Christmas in Mabank, Texas, and just a few days away from RaeLyn and Mason’s wedding on Hadley ranch. Unfortunately, a wildfire with mysterious origin is rapidly traveling across several counties and headed right for the Hadley acreage. Fire fighters rush to put it out before the family homestead goes up in flames, taking the business and the old red truck with it. Their perfect wedding may be ruined, and RaeLyn and Mason are determined to find the source of the fire.

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I really enjoy Christian Cozy Mystery stories. Mistletoe and Mayhem by Janice Thompson is Book 3 in the Little Red Truck Mysteries series. I have been enjoying this series from the beginning and have been looking forward to this book!

II dove right into this book and was engrossed into the storyline immediately. Raelyn and Mason and Aunt Bessie are the main characters in this book. The setting is Christmas time in a small town, Mabank, Texas. Raelyn and Mason are in the midst of joy and happiness as their Christmas themed wedding is only a week away! Their joy turns to Worry when a Suspicious Wildfire is heading toward the Hadley Ranch, where the wedding it supposed to take place. Raelyn and Mason decide that they will not allow these Wildfires to ruin their wedding and actually think it could be more then an accident. I LOVE how they take action and begin to investigate the origin of these Fires. Raelyn is such an AMAZING character in this storyline. She wants to not only save her Wedding, but her concern is for the Family Ranch as a whole. Mason is a true gentleman in this story and his love for Raelyn shows in his actions. Aunt Bessie is such an AMAZING character for this storyline and she makes me laugh throughout the book. I also LOVE how they rely on God throughout this situation. The book is one of Mystery, LOVE, Family and recognizing that God is in Control. I really hope there are books in this series as I am truly enjoying this series! I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Cozy Mysteries and Small Town family life. AMAZING BOOK!

Janice Thompson, who lives in the Houston area, writes romantic comedies, cozy mysteries, nonfiction devotionals, and musical comedies for the stage. She is the mother of four daughters and nine feisty grandchildren. When she’s not writing books or taking care of foster dogs you’ll find her in the kitchen, baking up specialty cakes and cookies.

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In the mid-90s, as my children and I drove up to the Mabank area from our home in Houston, we saw smoke off in the distance. The closer we got to my mother and stepfather’s acreage—sixty-three gorgeous acres of cattle land—the thicker the smoke got.

When we arrived on Mom’s street the reality of what faced us was unavoidable. The property across the road, to our left, was in a roaring blaze, flames moving so fast my car could barely get past them on the narrow country road.

We miraculously made it to Mom’s driveway and went inside her home, hearts racing. In that moment, a decision was made to gather in a circle and pray. We offered up a passionate plea for the Lord’s protection then rushed outside to grab hoses to help water everything down.

As I sat to write Mistletoe and Mayhem, my latest cozy mystery from Barbour Publishing, I was faced with the memories of this terrifying trip. Just as you read in this story, firefighters got that massive blazed stopped, right at the edge of her property. And I can tell you as a first-hand witness that not a spark landed on any of us. Whenever I reflect on this event I’m reminded of God’s ultimate faithfulness. He spared us from certain catastrophe.

I can assure you, we as a family never forgot the mercy and grace of God as we faced our Isaiah 43 moment. No doubt you’ve been through a few fires, too. Fear not. The Lord is right there, ready to carry you through. You can trust Him, even in the fiery trials of life.

Blessings on you all,

Janice Thompson

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.

Isaiah 43:1b-3