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.

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.

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.

Once Upon a Christmas Carol

Author: Melody Carlson

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: September 2, 2025

A whimsical and holiday filled romance that has put me in the holiday spirit early in the season.

Unlike most people, Carol Langstrom hates Christmas. It has never been a happy time for her growing up causing her to avoid the holidays altogether. Her job doesn’t help matters; she manages seasonal décor for wealthy clients who love the holidays. This year she wants to get as far away from the holiday happenings as possible and plans to go to the Bahamas by herself. Bad weather causes her to end up in Michigan instead of the tropical paradise she planned. The change ends up for the best and she just might find some holiday spirit after all.

Melody Carlson is a queen of Christmas romance novels and never fails to put me in the holiday spirit after reading one of her sweet Christmas books. The best things about these sweet holiday reads are they are quick and so fun. Honestly this is one of my favorite reads in a long time, it was sweet, fun and hit all the right feels for me as a reader. There wasn’t much I didn’t enjoy about this one, the setting was cozy for romance even though it was in blustery Michigan instead of a tropical paradise. Readers that enjoy cozy holiday mysteries will not want to miss this one.

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

The Christmas House

Author: Beverly Lewis

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: September 2, 2025

A fun holiday romance with lots of sweet moments.

Liz Lantz loves the holidays and loves sharing Jesus with others using her buggy tours in Hickory Hollow. Many tourists come to Lancaster County and when her brother and dad are called away she needs help with the tours and finds that help from Matthew Yoder. The Amish community they are in is very traditional and as things start to change Liz tries to help the old ways and new come together and also work through her feelings for Matt.

The Christmas House is a great book to get readers in the holiday spirit. Amish fiction isn’t always my favorite, but I did enjoy the way Lewis wrote Liz and Matthew. There was a sweet drama to the emotions and build up in relationship between the two of them that I enjoyed. The Amish dynamic is always interesting to me to read, such a different dynamic which makes it a fun story with different experiences. This is the type of book that will make readers want to curl up on the couch with a cozy blanket and warm up of cocoa to be swept away into a Christmas romance.

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

A Moment to Love

Author: Tracie Peterson

Series: Hope of the Cheyenne #3

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: October 21, 2025

A journey along the Wyoming frontier full of love, faith, and a little bit of danger.

It is one thing to have your heart broken but another to have your life’s work stolen by the man you loved. Dr. Carrie Vogel was on the cusp of groundbreaking medical research when her ex-fiancé steals her work and gets the credit for her discovery. Having to rely on her faith to get her through, she reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage with Spencer Duval more as a cover story for his mission to find justice than anything else and they return to her hometown of Cheyenne. Spencer is trying to find his father’s murderer and revenge has been at the center of his life for so long he isn’t sure what to do with the feelings he develops for Carrie.

A Moment to Love is the third book in the series by Tracie Peterson and probably one of my favorites of hers. The dynamic between Carrie and Spencer was perfect, I hated the way her ex-fiancé betrayed her, it really sucked me into the story and had me rooting for a happy ending for her. Sometimes historical romance can be a little slow moving, but this one had just the right pace throughout the story with great tension between the characters and all they were going through. As Carrie and Spencer draw closer to each other and their feelings grow it is easy to see they are meant to be making for a great story. I recommend this to anyone looking for a faith filled historical romance novel.

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