On the Edge of Trust

Author: Patricia Bradley

Series: Logan Point #5

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: November 4, 2025

When the fifth book in a series hits harder than the first, you know it is a keeper and thats just what Patricia Bradley does with On the Edge of Trust.

FBI agent Scott Sinclair is wounded in action and afraid he might never be able to return to the career he has worked so hard for. He works harder than ever to regain his abilities and show what he is capable of. Tori Mitchell works as a crime reporter and podcaster, and just like Sinclair, she has worked her life to find justice. When her nephew is accused of murder, she knows she must do all she can to prove he is innocent. Her path crosses with Scott and together they work to find justice and see what will happen with the developing feelings they have for each other.

Patricia Bradley has crafted another fantastic thriller with On the Edge of Trust, the fifth book in the Logan Point book series. I love the way each book in this series has been so good and yet had its own little quirks to make it unique. Scott and Tori were the perfect power couple for leading this book. They had a great dynamic and kept me routing for them to find success and happiness together by the end. This was a fun and fast romantic suspense read that finished out my books for the year. I would recommend this one to anyone that has followed the series and is a fan of romantic suspense novels.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

The Bell Tolls at Trager Hall

Author: Jaime Jo Wright

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: October 21, 2025

Another fantastic suspense, time-slip from Jaime Jo Wright that fans of her work will not want to miss.

In 1890, Waverly Pembrooke is left an orphan at Traeger Hall when her aunt and uncle are murdered. Her Uncle was a strange soul, and she is left with trying to figure out not only the puzzle of his murder but also the strange will he left behind leaving her with more questions than answers.

In present day Newton Creek, the town closest to Traeger Hall, people believe there is a curse deep within the property. Jennie Phillips gains ownership of the property after her mother dies and is determined to figure out the mystery behind the deaths and mysterious at Traeger Hall.

Jaime Jo Wright never disappoints. Anytime I pick up a book by her I know I am going to be in for a story that is unlike anything any other author writes. Her newest adventure will take readers on an action-packed thrill ride that kept me guessing what was going to happen until the very end. I love the way her books take me back and forth in very different timelines and still keep me interested in all that is happening. And by the end everything ties together beautifully. That is one of her best attributes as a writer, being able to tie up so many lose ends and keep the readers deep into the story and anting to see everyone come out safely on the other side. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a great suspense read.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

Through Each Tomorrow

Author: Gabrielle Meyer

Series: Timeless #6

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: November 4, 2025

A delightful surprise being the 6^th book in a series and yet so engaging and entertaining.

Charles is a poor farmer in 1883 wanting nothing more than to create a stable financial future for his family and find happiness for himself. As his twenty-fifth birthday approaches, he finds himself helping a friend cross time as he has done many times posing as the Earl of Norfolk. His friend, Drew, has a sister that Charles wonders if there could be something there to help him find happiness. In 1563, Lady Cecily, Charles’s sister, hopes he will remain in this time and keep Drew, who she is falling in love with. They also must keep their secrets from being discovered and ruining their time traveling adventures.

What a fun time travel romance read while going into the holiday season. I enjoyed the back and forth dynamic of not only the timelines but also the different characters the story focused on. It was fun with Charles, and his friend experience the back and forth through time instead of just Charles at times, a new character for that type of adventure is always fun. This was the 6^th book in the series and just a good as the previous. Each time a new one comes out I find myself just as excited and ready for the timeless adventure!!

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

Riches Beyond Measure

Author: Mary Connealy

Series: Golden State Treasure #3

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: October 7, 2025

A fast paced historical fiction full of danger, tension and a beautiful setting sure to satisfy readers.

Two Harts Ranch gets hit with an earthquake that shakes not only the land but also the lives of those on the ranch. Annie Lane has called Two Harts home for ever and Cord Westbrook has been working as a cowboy on the ranch working up to own his own ranch one day. Cord has always felt something for Annie, a young widow with a child who works at the local orphanage. Annie is not looking for romance, which makes Cord’s feelings all the harder to deal with. As they both try to recover from the earthquake, they discover a treasure kept at the ranch has been stolen and as they help search for the treasures, they both start to realize some things are more valuable than treasure.

Riches Beyond Measure is the third book in the series by Mary Connealy and it is a great addition to my historical fiction shelf. The ranch was a great setting and the stolen treasure was a great way to move the story at a great pace and keep me engaged. Cord and Annie were a good pair and I liked their sorted romance, but it did take a little while to get behind wanting them to be together. In a way that’s a good thing, it wasn’t a love at first sight and run off into the night together kind of romance. This is a good historical romance and one that fans of the genre will enjoy.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

At Morning’s Light

Author: Lauraine Snelling

Series: Home to Green Creek #2

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: December 2, 2025

A slow start but a fun read for the holiday season.

Maya Bredesen and her husband are wanting to plan a trip from Norway to America but before they can her husband passes away leaving her alone. Maya heads to America with her brother hoping to start a new life at her cousin’s boardinghouse full of orphans. It is hard for Maya to fit in and find her place among all the little ones until she meets Eben Miller, the kind farmer from next door. Her heart still hurting from the loss of her husband makes her weary to start anything new, especially in a new place that doesn’t feel like home yet. But as they try to work through the trials life throws their way, they wonder if love is something they can find together.

At Morning’s Light was a sweet and tender romance with a lot of heart and soul to it. It didn’t take me long to want to see Maya find a happy ending and route for her to let go of the loss and grief she wants to cling to so desperately. I loved that I was able to make a quick connection with the characters and follow their story all the way to the last page. This story was quick and fun and as far as historical romance novels go it is high on my list of favorites. This is a book that fans of the genre will not want to miss.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

Out of Time

Author: Irene Hannon

Series: Undaunted Courage #3

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: October 7, 2025

The Third book in the Undaunted Courage series stays true to the great style of writing fans of Irene Hannon are used to.

Cara Tucker is looking forward to a semester away at a remote country estate with a full library and time to indulge her background as a historical anthropologist. While this might be her dream, it quickly turns into a nightmare as someone does not want her discovering secrets buried at the estate. Sheriff in town, Brad Mitchell has dealt with his fair share of suspicious activities at the estate, but what is happening now is far more than he has dealt with before. Sheriff Mitchell and Cara must work together to discover what secrets someone wants so badly to keep hidden before it is too late.

Irene Hannon has a great way of jumping back and forth between Romantic Suspense and Contemporary without missing a beat. This third book in the Undaunted Courage series is a great addition to her vastly growing library, and one fans of her writing will not want to miss. I loved this story and the way Cara is a very different and somewhat quirky protagonist. A historical anthropologist going to an old estate full of journals and old books doesn’t sound like the start of a suspense mystery but that is exactly what it turned out to be. Both Cara and Brad were great female and male protagonist for a back-and-forth romantic suspense. Even though this is the third in the series it can be read as a standalone novel as well.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

Whispers at Painswick Court

Author: Julie Klassen

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: December 2, 2025

A historical romance with just the right touch of tension and suspense.

Anne Loveday’s stepmother is trying to play matchmaker for her, but she wants nothing to do with love and is happy with her single life. Needing an escape, she returns to the place she and her sister spent their summers, Painswick Court, a place full of happy memories. When she arrives, she starts working as a nurse to Lady Celia who years before, kept her nephew from marrying Anne’s sister. The house holds plenty of people along with plenty of drama that Anne was trying to get away from when she came to Painswick Court.

Julie Klassen delivers a delightful tale of finding one’s own self in a time that was very difficult thing to do, especially for women. The historical romance genre usually delivers a fun and whimsical tale of a woman trying to find herself in a time that can be easy for women to get lost in the shuffle. It is always interesting to me to see how these authors try and tackle an old topic and bring about a new spin. Anne was a fun character to follow on her journey of finding herself and even work through the challenges of having a relationship with someone or not. Not the usual storyline for historical romances but a fun story, nonetheless. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun historical romance.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

In the Light of the Sun

Author: Angela Shupe

Publisher: WaterBrook

Release Date: October 7, 2025

A debut novel that is quick to deliver all the elements of historical fiction a reader will want to see.

Caramina Grassi wants nothing more than to be an opera singer like her older sister, Rosa. When war breaks out and her family is in danger they find refuge in the Philippine jungle. The music that has always been a comfort ends up being what keeps her sane in the madness. While Caramina and family are in the jungle, Rosa is waiting her opera debut in Italy when the fighting breaks out causing her to go underground. With both sisters dealing with the drama of war and not making it out to see each other again might be more than they can take.

A fun take on an old concept, historical fiction with an opera twist and sibling drama. Angela Shupe delivered a great debut novel with In the Light of the Sun, the drama of the impending war along with family being separated created a fun read that I will be thinking about long after I turned the final page. Caramina and Rosa were great central characters that pulled me in and made me root for them to find happiness, a sure-fire recipe for a great read. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a great historical fiction novel.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

The Royal Artisan

Author: Tessa Afshar

Series: Queen Esther’s Court #2

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: November 4, 2025

A historical fiction novel that will bring new perspectives to old tales.

When Queen Esther becomes master of pottery workshop, she also inherits the problems that come with it. Sazana, one of the potters, has a secret she is trying to keep that places her as an indentured servant until Queen Esther frees her and helps her in her rightful place. Lord Haman, who sent her away, is killed and his sons are on a path of revenge. Queen Esther has her hands full with keeping the peace and helping those around her find happiness.

The Royal Artisan is a great historical fiction story by one of the best Christian fiction writers around. Tessa Afshar has crafted a unique and intriguing story that will take readers deep into the life of Queen Esther. These stories are great to read and transport readers deep into history with some of the greatest characters from the bible. Knowing these stories are fiction but also rooted in some truth will be a great way for readers to feel like they are getting to know these characters. Queen Esther was a great character for this story along with the secondary characters to bring it all to life and make me want to keep turning the pages.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

Girl Lost

Author: Kate Angelo

Series: The King Legacy #1

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: September 23, 2025

A fun change of pace from so many romantic suspense, this was a great adventure from an author I feel is just scratching the surface of her potential.

Luna Rosati has ghosts from her past, the baby she gave up when she was 16 then went off to escape her life in the CIA. Now, almost two decades later she is searching for answers from her past and wants to find the child she lost and see if she can remake her family she thought she lost. Going home to find the man she saw as a mentor, Stryker, and who might just be the only one to help her find her child does not prove as easy as she hoped for. As she is set to meet Stryker, she sees him being taken by masked men. Assigned to not only look for Stryker but also others missing is Corbin King, the father of the baby Luna gave away all those years ago. Together they search for answers to mysteries old and new. As they try to save their loved ones a spark they both thought had flamed out years ago starts to ignite once more.

This is the first full length Kate Angelo book I have read. I know she has written several with Lynette Eason and others, but this seems to be her first big writing venture on her own and I loved it. This story wasn’t at all what I thought it was going to be but in the best way. Luna and Corbin have to tackle crazy tasks in order to save Stryker and try to find the child they thought they had lost forever. The connection an spark between the two of them is immediate in the story and that is what carries it full speed ahead making it a book that is hard to put down. This wasn’t just like all the other romantic suspense novels out there, this one had another level to it and kept me so engaged with not only the characters but the entire story. Angelo came onto the scene with mentors like Lynette Eason and Susan May Warren, some of the best in terms of romantic suspense and now she is finding her own place in this field. I recommend this book to readers that love a great romantic suspense novel with fun characters and fast paced read.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.