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.

Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse

Author: Jaime Jo Wright

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: April 1, 2025

Another fantastic suspense story by Wright that will leave readers with goosebumps and happy hearts.

In 1874, a young woman wakes up on top a gravesite in Lake Superior with no memory how she got there or even who she is. With no memory, she can’t tell anyone her name, so they call her Rebecca, the name on a locket around her neck. One of the only things she can remember is little snippets of Annabel, a mysterious woman who died in the lake years ago. She stays close to the lighthouse and caretakers who worry for her safety with no memory of what happened and who might be after her.

In present day Shea Radclyffe rents out the lighthouse for an escape from her troubled marriage and to have time to write. She is researching the tale of Annabel at the lighthouse The ghosts from the past are still haunting the lighthouse and anyone who stays there.

The Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse is another great timeslip romance with great suspense from Jaime Jo Wright. She is one of the very best when it comes to this type of writing. A lot of times the back and forth in timelines and characters can get confusing or slow the pace of a story but not when it comes to one written by Wright. Both Rebecca and Shea were great female protagonist that kept me into the story and what was going to happen. I love the way Wright is able to write such wonderful suspenseful stories that are gripping but also not too dark and twisty that will turn off some readers. There is a lot to enjoy about this book as with all the books by Jaime Jo Wright, this one was a little slower at times but was still a very enjoyable read 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.

Across the Ages

Author: Gabrielle Meyer

Series: Timeless #4

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A journey through time with a sweet romance and endearing characters.

It’s not easy living in both 1727 and 1927 but Caroline has been dealing with falling asleep in one time and waking up in another for a while. Not sure if there is anyone else like her until she finds a letter from her mother that gives small details of her own experiences with time travel. She travels to the last location she knows her mother might have been at to see if she can find some answers in 1727. While in 1927 she deals with different struggles as the daughter of a preacher and Prohibition hitting the country.

Across the Ages is a great back and forth, time-slip novel that is full of mystery, suspense, romance and great characters. I loved the back-and-forth timelines and how Caroline was affected with each of her time travels. Caroline loved her family and wanted to be all she needed to be for each and every one but with all she had to deal with traveling from time to time it was hard. Also being alone in dealing with travel through time made it harder to connect with others. I enjoyed the tension it created at times and helped me want to keep with the story. This is a great, clean read that fans of Meyer’s writing 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.

Specters in the Glass House

Author: Jaime Jo Wright

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: October 1, 2024

Jaime Jo Wright is back with her best yet! She continues to fascinate me with her ability to craft the most amazing and touching stories.

After both of her parents pass away, Marian Arnold returns to her childhood home and her mother’s butterfly house. In 1921, prohibition shut down her family’s brewing empire and left Marian with very little. Shortly after she returns home, Marian starts having nightmares and wonders if she is going crazy as dead butterflies appear along with a dead body in the butterfly house. Marian finds solace in her childhood friend Felix who is also dealing with ghosts from his past. Together they must work past the ghosts and butterflies to find a future.

In the present-day timeline, Remy Shaw is a researcher coming to help an elderly biographer looking into the murders and mystery behind Marian Arnold and all that happened at the manor. One of Marian’s decedents shows up at the manor wanting to make sure the story is told correctly. But mystery and danger haven’t strayed far from the manor and yet another generation might be in for more than can take.

Jaime Jo Wright gets better with each novel and this newest one is no exception. I have loved all of her books but this one was by far the best. When you think of butterflies, the next step is not serial killers and ghosts. The dual timeline is something Wright has just about perfected after so many books and she does it better than almost anyone else. It doesn’t matter if it is the past or present timeline, I found myself connected with the characters and the storyline. Usually, a story with a historical timeline is not my “cup of tea” but when Wright is creating the story I know I’m going to connect with the story and characters. If I can connect with characters, then I am hooked into the story till the end. This is the kind of story that is perfect timing coming out right around Halloween. I would recommend this story to readers that love a little spooky with their romantic suspense but also just a fantastic story with great characters.

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

A Token of Love

Author: Carrie Turansky

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: September 3, 2024

A dual timeline story that is full of mystery, adventure and a perfect amount of romance.

Lillian Freemont wants nothing more than to reunite with her niece, Alice, whom she hasn’t seen in 8 years. 1885 in London makes that more difficult. Lillian gets the help of investigative reporter Matthew McGivern and together they try to track down Alice and can’t hide the growing attraction to one another. In Present day London, Janelle Spencer runs a museum and during a search of the archives with Jonas Conrad she discovers articles from the past that if brought to life will change everything. Janelle wants to protect the reputation of the museum, but it might be harder than she imagined.

I love a good dual timeline story, and this one had the perfect mix of mystery, adventure and intrigue to keep me glued to the page. I enjoyed the present day timeline more than the one set in the past; just the dynamic of it all was more my pace. Janelle and the way she dealt with the mystery and how it would affect the museum had such tight tension, an amazing way to move a story along at a fast pace. This is probably the best Turansky novel I have read and am happy to recommend this one to readers that have enjoyed her work and want to keep reading clean, crisp historical romance.

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

Meet Me at the Starlight

Author: Rachel Hauck

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: July 2, 2024

Set across multiple different generations and with characters that are intriguing, readers will not want to miss this one.

Set in both the 1930’s and 1980’s with multiple points of view done in a unique way that I haven’t read before, including a viewpoint of the town. Hauck has a way of writing romance that is very different from many in the Christian fiction industry and that is what makes her great. The back and forth timelines and point of views make the story fly by and was able to really keep me invested in the characters and what they went through. I enjoyed the way that she brought about the growth we see in the characters and was able to bring out the beauty in the darkness they went through.

Rachel Hauck is a great historical romance writer and the way she took the story from different timelines and points of view is great compared to so many. A few moments throughout the story didn’t fit in as well with the rest of the story as I would have hoped for. These moments made the story fall a little slower and harder to turn the pages in what was an otherwise great story. For fans of historical romance this will be a good one to add to their bookshelves. If it isn’t your favorite genre, I would skip this one.

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

The Lady with the Dark Hair

Author: Erin Bartels

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: March 26, 2024

Another great story from the pen of Erin Bartels!

Viviana must continually change her name and appearance to keep one step ahead of the authorities. After pretending to be a man, she is able to join a war effort with her twin brother, but during one of the battles, an accident occurs, and her brother is killed, and she is blamed for the murder after she is exposed as a woman. Working across Europe by yourself in 1879 is hard enough but finding work and a place to hide makes it worse. While in France working as a maid at the Renaud household, she accidentally becomes acquainted with the famed painter and is salesman friend, Vella. Through this chance encounter, she discovers that she is an artist, but can never come out into the spotlight.

In present day Michigan, Esther and her family hold claim to the last known painting by Impressionist era artist, Vella. But when the portraits is claimed to have not been painted by Vella after all, Esther must cross the Atlantic on a trip to Gibraltar to discover the truth behind both the painting and her family’s history. Will Esther discover more to her life along the way?

Erin Bartels does a great job weaving together the timelines of two women spanning over a century. Both women felt stifled in their current situations but were able to make something of a name for themselves as they moved throughout time. It’s too hard to choose what timeline I preferred, but I found myself more drawn to Esther as she had to take care of her mother and wouldn’t venture outside of comfort zone due to fear. Bartels’ stories are always uplifting for women and this is no exception. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!

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

The Legacy of Longdale Manor

Author: Carrie Turansky

Publisher: Bethany House Publishing

Release Date: September 26, 2023

A historical romance that will take readers on a magical adventure.

Gwen Morris is an art historian traveling to England to help appraise paintings for an old friend. She goes to Longdale Manor and meets David Bradford, grandson of the Manor’s owner, who wants to turn it into a hotel. Over a century earlier, Charlotte Harper finds secrets that she records in a journal later found by Gwen and ties these characters together through time.

This is a typical Turansky book, full of faith, interesting characters and an intriguing plot. Fans of historical fiction will find this one a fun and easy read. The story is charming with the way Turansky weaves together the lives of Gwen and Charlotte and all they go through that leads them to romance and a stronger faith. There was nothing that stood out in this one for me as fantastic, but it is also one I will recommend to others as a good, clean read.

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

The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater

Author: Jaime Jo Wright

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: October 10, 2023

This might just be Jaime Jo Wright’s best book yet. I tend to say this about the last several of her books, but she does get better with each novel!

In 1915, Barlowe Theater was under construction and takes the life of Greta Mercy’s oldest brother. Greta has been left in charge of her siblings after the death of her parents. Now her youngest brother has gone missing after he and friends break into Barlowe theater and Greta must work with the local police to find the secrets of the theater.

Decades later Kit Boyd is now dealing with her own problems with Barlowe Theater when her best friend disappears while they are filming an episode of a ghost-hunters show. Evan Fisher is the skeptic that tries to disprove the ghost-hunter and he joins in with Kit to help solve the secrets of Barlowe Theater and they quickly become close as they try to solve the mysteries that have plagued her hometown.

Man, just when I think Jaime Jo Wright can’t get any better, she comes out with another hit that is hard to put down and gives me chills long into the night. The back-and-forth mystery and the way it all came together at the end gave me goosebumps. Wright has become a favorite of mine with her time-slip novels and the spooky stories that are free of gore or any foul language. It is so rare to find a book that is clean and not filled with anything questionable, especially when dealing with ghosts and things of that nature. I would recommend this book to anyone that is looking for a spooky mystery that is clean and without any material that is unsavory. One of the few books I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

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