Holding Onto Secrets (K-9 Companions Book 33) by Lee Tobin McClain

This was a fantastic, easy to read, Love Inspired k9 companion story!

Angie was such a strong, compassionate woman despite her incredibly hard past as a youth. I loved reading her vision about the dog therapy reading program and how she responded to conflict and difficult things. I liked that she made a point to include Luke and his nephew Declan with her dog therapy work because she knew it could make a difference.

I really liked the characters and the book plot and quickly finished this book in one sitting. I can’t wait to read more books by this author!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Book:
Redeeming past mistakes
One pawprint at a time…
To support his sister and young nephew, handyman Luke Johnson is in desperate need of a new job. His prayers are answered when Angie Anderson hires him to help renovate her property to house and train therapy dogs. Grieving widow Angie hopes to rebuild her life with a new sense of purpose, and establishing a therapy-dog reading program is just the fresh start she needs. Soon, unexpected feelings begin to grow between them, but will the secret Luke’s keeping threaten their chance at a future together?

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Burning Hearts by Lisa Phillips

Burning Hearts JustRead Takeover + Review Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Burning Hearts by Lisa Phillips hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Burning Hearts

Title: Burning Hearts
Series: Chasing Fire: Alaska #1
Author: Lisa Phillips
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Release Date: May 27, 2025
Genre: Romantic Suspense

RESCUE. DANGER. DEVOTION.

THIS TIME, THEIR HEARTS ARE ON THE LINE…

An original series created by bestselling authors Susan May Warren and Lisa Phillips.
She came to Alaska searching for her troubled brother…and found herself kidnapped by a dangerous militia.
Jamie Winters will risk anything to rescue her brother Tristan, even infiltrating the militia’s remote compound. But when she’s abducted, there’s only one man who can save her—Logan Crawford, the elite smokejumper she’s never stopped loving.
Yes, Logan relocated to Alaska’s Midnight Sun smokejumpers to find Jamie and win back her heart. So when he learns she’s been taken, of course he’ll stop at nothing to bring her home safe. But when he accidentally leads the team into the militia’s deadly trap, he’s in over his head…
And hunted.
Now wounded and on the run, Jamie and Logan must fight for their lives in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. But the biggest risk of all is the sparks between them…and the terrible cost of a second chance at love.

Jumpstart your summer reading with this edge-of-your-seat journey of peril, faith, and finding the courage to love one last time in book one of the bestselling Chasing Fire: Alaska romantic suspense series.

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More in this Series:

Burning Rivals Burning Escape Burning Secrets Burning Truth Burning Justice


MY REVIEW

Burning Hearts is book 1 of the new Chasing Fire Alaska series and wow it is amazing! Great characters with an intriguing story line that kept my interest from beginning to end.

We are introduced to Logan and his team of smokejumpers, along with main character Jamie and her brother Tristan in this highly adventures story. They find themselves in the middle of Alaska jumping out of planes, dodging bullets and escaping burning buildings.

If you like clean, on the edge of your seat suspense, I highly recommend this book! I can’t wait to read more from this series.  I really loved it and couldn’t stop reading!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Author

Lisa Phillips

Lisa Phillips is a USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author of over 90 books that span Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense line, independently published series romantic suspense, and thriller novels. She’s discovered a penchant for high-stakes stories of mayhem and disaster where you can find made-for-each-other love that always ends in happily ever after.

Lisa is a British ex-pat who grew up an hour outside of London and attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, where she met her husband. He’s from California, but nobody’s perfect. It wasn’t until her Bible College graduation that she figured out she was a writer (someone told her). As a worship leader for Calvary Chapel churches in her local area, Lisa has discovered a love for mentoring new ministry members and youth worship musicians.

Discover the exciting world of Last Chance County at www.lastchancecounty.com.

Connect with Lisa by visiting www.authorlisaphillips.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.


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(1) winner will receive a paperback copy of Burning Hearts and a $10 gift card to the Sunrise Shop!

Burning Hearts JustRead Giveaway

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Unshaken by Shelley Shepard Gray

Unshaken is about an Amish girl Stephanie who happens to be at the wrong place and the wrong time and witnesses a gang related incident. Thankfully she is rescued by an English woman Beverly who contacts her brother Hardy and his boss Carter to help protect them.

I liked reading about the different friendship dynamics between Carter, Beverly, Hardy and Stephanie; and seeing Stephanie’s character evolve as she struggles with her Amish identity. I liked reading more about Beverly’s social work and her determination to help her boys, especially from gangs. It was sad to read about Timothy and the choices that he made impacting his future.

This story had great characters, storyline and setting. I really loved this story and highly recommend it and series- I can’t wait to read more! I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Book:
He helps her hide until danger has passed. She hopes her cover lasts long enough.

When Stephanie Miller planned her visit to a dollar store in southern Ohio, she was expecting to pick up a few items she couldn’t find in her Amish community. She was not expecting to find herself an innocent bystander as a drug deal went horribly wrong. The sole witness to a murder, now Stephanie is targeted by the gunman.

Hardy Anderson is always ready to help his social worker sister, Bev–which now includes hiding an Amish woman until a killer can be brought to justice. Surely if they dress her in English clothing, Hardy can hide her at the sprawling ranch where he works. But the killer is desperate–and there’s no telling what lengths he will go.

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About the Author
Shelley Shepard Gray is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 books, including Unforgiven and Unforgotten. Two-time winner of the HOLT Medallion and both a Christy and Carol Award finalist, Gray lives in Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town’s bike trail. Learn more at ShelleyShepardGray.com.

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“Second Chance Springtime” by Lee Tobin McClain

Second Chance Springtime is book 2 of the “Home to Orchard Springs” clean fiction series. These stories are set in the small town of Orchard Springs at the Abbott Farm with Pop Abbott and his “flock” of now adult kids. They can be read as stand alone stories or in order for better character relationships and development.

Courtney and her dog Bubbles move back to her hometown after a devastating miscarriage and divorce, hoping to help Pop Abbott and his family build a local produce stand. She reconnects with David and Jenn while trying to rebuild her life and trust in men. David and Courtney have undeniable chemistry but past experiences and hurt keep them from moving forward. I liked reading about their adventures with dating (yikes!), her emotional struggles with her weight and self image (I can relate!), and daily adventures with Pop and other family members.

I absolutely loved the Farm setting, characters and story line that kept my interest from beginning to end. I loved reading this sweet clean romance and can’t wait to read more in this series! I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE BOOK
Billionaire David Gonzalez never forgot his humble beginnings… nor the curvy country-club queen who stole his heart and then tossed it aside ten years ago.

Former socialite Courtney Walsh wants to rebuild her life—and her bank account—after a bitter divorce. Helping with the renovation of Abbott Farm’s new produce stand provides a place to live and a decent paycheck. Unfortunately, it also requires working with the wealthy entrepreneur she dated back when he was a golf caddy at her family’s country club. The spark is still there. But David, a cancer survivor, harbors secrets that pull him away from the woman he still adores. Will their reversal of fortune bring them together or tear them apart?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lee Tobin McClain is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels. A professor-turned-writer, she finds inspiration in her beautiful and brilliant daughter, her goofy goldendoodle, and her aptly named cat, Trouble. Learn more about her books at www.leetobinmcclain.com.

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Our Trustworthy God by Sarah K. Howley

About the Book

Book: Our Trustworthy God: How Much God Loves You, Joyfully Engages with You, and Trusts You

Author: Sarah K. Howley

Genre: Bible Study

Release date: March 28, 2025

Have you ever felt like in life’s most challenging moments, trusting God can be a struggle—even impossible? What if you knew that God not only invites you to trust him but is trustworthy himself and trusts you in return? Our Trustworthy God warmly welcomes you into a deeper understanding of the mutual relationship he longs to have with you, one built on love, trust, and active engagement.

With your guide, Sarah K. Howley—founder of InspiritEncourage, author, and speaker—you will walk through those difficult moments when trust feels scary, discovering how God’s faithfulness shines brightest in your darkest times. Through rich, Scripture-based insights, Sarah unpacks why God is always trustworthy and how his boundless love continually works for your good.

Through this study, you’ll find:

  • A deeper awareness of God’s active love and trust in your everyday life
  • Confidence in God’s unwavering faithfulness, even when challenges arise
  • Practical steps to strengthen your relationship with God, built on mutual trust
  • Encouragement to openly confront doubts and questions about your faith
  • Guidance on how to live as a trustworthy person, reflecting God’s faithfulness in your life

Our Trustworthy God explores the incredible truth that God trusts you, reminding you that your relationship with him is neither one-sided nor blind but vibrant and deeply mutual. You’ll be invited to reflect on what it truly means to live in faithful connection with your loving God despite the pains of life and evils of the world.

Approachable yet deeply rooted in Scripture, this study is perfect for individuals or groups seeking to strengthen their faith and experience the joy of walking in a two-way relationship with the God who loves and trusts you.

 

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MY REVIEW

This book helped me better understand my relationship with God and learning more about trust and how its portrayed in the Bible. The author talks about love, obedience, vulnerability and communication. She shares examples from the bible like Abraham and Moses and how they both put their trust in God in their different circumstances.

I liked how the author explains why God doesn’t force choices on us and why bad things happen to people, even those that believe in Him and follow his teachings.

“God believes in you. He trusts you. ”

“God is trustworthy, He is faithful to his promises and cooperates to bring about good in our lives.”

At the end of this book the author includes a link to download the discussion guide which gives further insight, scriptures and practical applications. I enjoyed studying and reading this book about Trust in God. Great for individual or group bible study!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Author

Sarah K. Howley is the founder of InspiritEncourage and author of several Bible studies. She is a certified counselor by the Chiesa Apostolica in Italia and holds a master’s degree in education. Sarah often travels the world, usually with espresso in hand. Follow her at inspiritencourage.com to keep in touch.

 

 

 

 

More from Sarah

Our Trustworthy God is the result of years of seeking. I knew I was supposed to trust God… but. I struggled with the buts of trusting God. There are too many to name, and they usually start with “why?” Some examples are when good people have bad things happen to them, why? When someone we love has died too soon, when our best friend gets cancer, when a hurricane strikes and whole towns are lost. For me, it was cancer in the family and even starting my own business. I couldn’t really understand, or “feel” that everything was working out for my good. Trusting God wasn’t exactly an on-command reflex when I thought of these things. It was easier to wonder where God was rather than trust that he IS and will always be here.

But I wanted more than to believe he was here, I wanted to know deeply that God was working for my good, even when all I saw was destruction and evil. So, I spent a year dedicated to digging in and seeking to understand what trusting God really means. I wanted to know how trustworthy God is, all the time. I didn’t want that knowledge to remain in my head, but I wanted it in my heart. I wanted it to be the automatic reflex when bad things happen that I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that God was in that situation and working for my good.

What I found surprised me. Don’t misunderstand, more than ever before, I know God IS with me in every circumstance and he IS working for my well-being. He loves me deeply. What surprised me was that God trusts me as well and his power is unlike anything I could imagine.

A deep discussion of relationship and trusting God is what came out of that search to understand how I could trust the unseen God in an evil world, and I had to share it. Because I know my God is good and he is trustworthy. He is working for your good. He loves you, joyfully engages with you, and he trusts you.

Blog Stops

Vicky Sluiter, April 11 (Author Interview)

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, April 11

Texas Book-aholic, April 12

Simple Harvest Reads, April 13 (Author Interview)

Locks, Hooks and Books, April 14

For the Love of Literature, April 15 (Author Interview)

She Lives To Read, April 16

Tell Tale Book Reviews, April 17 (Author Interview)

The Sacred Line, April 17

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 18

Blossoms and Blessings, April 19 (Author Interview)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 20

Artistic Nobody, April 21 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, April 21

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 22

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, April 23 (Author Interview)

EmpowerMoms, April 24

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Sarah is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a paperback copy of the book!!

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