An Amish Baby in Her Arms (Amish Chocolate Shop Brides, 1) by Patricia Johns

My Review:

Miriam has had alot of recent heartbreak and broken dreams. During a large storm her brother-in-law Zaac stops by to help, and they end up taking in several strays during the storm-including a baby!

I liked that this was not a conventional Amish relationship story. They discussed things that were important to them, their feelings and fears. They discussed whether living Amish is what they really wanted to do and how to be happy with their life journey and choices.

This story had an interesting storyline and great characters that kept my interest from beginning to end. I really enjoyed this Christian Amish story! The cover of the book is also beautiful with the rainbow signifying hope and peace after a storm and God’s love.

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

About the Book:

A widow reeling from loss… Can the storm deliver her a family?

Miriam Yoder thought she’d never feel happy again after the loss of her husband and unborn child—until a baby is abandoned outside her workplace. Seeing this as an opportunity for her heart to heal, she cares for the helpless infant during a fierce storm with her late husband’s brother. But Amish farmer Isaac Yoder has been keeping secrets. Hiding them from Miriam as he temporarily works alongside her at his aunt’s chocolate shop is one thing…but caring for a baby together presents a new challenge. Can their growing connection withstand the weight of the truth and open Miriam’s heart again?

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Kidnapped for Ransom by Jacqueline Adam

Kidnapped for Ransom JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Kidnapped for Ransom by Jacqueline Adam, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Kidnapped for Ransom

Title: Kidnapped for Ransom 
Author:
Jacqueline Adam 
Publisher:
Love Inspired Suspense 
Release Date:
October 28, 2025 
Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Abduction is only the beginning… 
Will murder be next?

Doctor Chelsea Eidman thought she’d finally escaped the perils of her late husband’s secret life as a diamond thief—until his former accomplice attacks her. The danger escalates when a vengeful mobster kidnaps Chelsea’s daughter and friend, demanding the stolen diamonds in exchange for their lives. To recover the gems, Chelsea joins forces with officer Matt Reynolds, whose sister has also been abducted. As they race against time, they find themselves in deadly pursuits across harsh terrain. With everything on the line, Chelsea and Matt must outsmart their enemies and unravel a web of lies…before their families pay the ultimate price.

 

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My Review:

This Love Inspired Suspense story had lots of suspense and danger at every turn and kept me on the edge of my seat chapter after chapter.

Dr Chelsea has been grieving the loss of her husband and then finds out he had been living a secret life as a diamond thief. His secret past has now come back to haunt her when their daughter is kidnapped, and now everyone wants to know where the stolen diamonds are. She turns to her childhood friend Police Officer Matt in hopes they can uncover the truth and save the girls before time runs out. I liked the fast pace of the story, the relatable characters, and Dr Chelsea’s journey of love and faith.

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

About the Author

Jacqueline Adam

Jacqueline Adam lives in British Columbia with her husband and two incredible children. She and her family love to find adventure, whether it be zip-lining, riding roller coasters, or camping throughout the Rocky Mountains and beyond. Jacqueline writes love-inspired suspense stories with strong, dynamic characters that overcome impossible odds. Connect with Jacqueline online at jacquelineadam.com


Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a CUTEBEE Owl bookstore Book Nook Kit, a print copy of Kidnapped for Ransom, and a Mora Ceramics Large Tea Mug with Loose Leaf Infuser and Ceramic Lid!

Kidnapped for Ransom JustRead Tours blog giveaway

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“Wasted” by Jerusha Agen

Wasted Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Wasted by Jerusha Agen, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Wasted

Title: Wasted 
Series:
Windy City Westons #2 
Author:
Jerusha Agen 
Publisher:
SDG Words, LLC 
Release Date:
October 23, 2025 
Genre:
Christian Romantic Suspense

She always follows the rules. But what are the rules for murder?

Victoria Weston encounters tough things as a home health physical therapist, but this is a first—a dead body. The police call the patient’s death accidental. Victoria knows that can’t be true. Her efforts to convince the police they’re dealing with a murder get her labeled a troublemaker by all but one man—the troubler of her youth.

When Cillian Doherty returns to right the wrongs of the past, he finds his high school flame in a different kind of danger than he expected. As a social worker, he’s in the perfect position to corroborate her cry of murder or give her what she wanted—to handle her problems without his help.

But someone wants to silence Victoria. When lies escalate to violence and threaten more lives, the Weston siblings join the battle to save their sister.

Yet it will take a God more powerful than all of them for Cillian and Victoria to make peace with their past and catch the killer. Before the killer catches them.

Wasted continues the thrilling Windy City Westons series that features five siblings who encounter danger, love, and God in the city of Chicago. (Each book can stand alone or be read as series installments.)

 

Praise for Jerusha

“Jerusha Agen once again delivers top-level suspense and thrilling action. Fast-paced suspense at its best.”

– DiAnn Mills, bestselling author of Concrete Evidence on Covert Danger

“Fast-paced, explosive thriller. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.”

Carrie Stuart Parks, award-winning, bestselling author of Relative Silence on Rising Danger

 

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About the Author

Jerusha Agen

Jerusha Agen imagines danger around every corner but knows God is there, too. So naturally, she writes romantic suspense infused with the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ. Jerusha loves to hang out with her big furry dogs and little furry cats, often while reading or watching movies. Find more of Jerusha’s thrilling, fear-fighting stories at JerushaAgen.com.


Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Wasted, a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card, and a Wasted mug, notebook, and magnet!

Wasted JustRead Tours blog giveaway

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Nov 2025 Planksgiving Challenge with planks, walking and thanks!

First, you will need your calendar for your daily plank time and walking so click on this link below to get your printable PDF calendar or PNG picture:

November2025 PDF

Our goal this month is to increase our time with planks, do our daily walks, and focus on gratitude for 30 days.

It is important to stay consistent and have proper form while planking, then to increase your time to match the calendar and then get tired/have poor form.  If you can only have good form and proper alignment for the first 20 or 30 seconds, then STOP THERE! Just hold your plank or do different forms of planks for that same time for the rest of the month.

We are starting off with 10 seconds, but if that is too long then make this challenge work for you! You can change the daily plank times to whatever you want. You can also decide what days you want to plank and walk-you don’t have to do it daily.

Planking helps strengthen our core, improve posture, enhance balance and flexibility.

Here are some different plank options you can do or choose your own: 

Forearm plank using a chair

High plank using a chair

High plank on knees (toes up)

High plank on knees (toes pointed down)

High plank on toes

Forearm plank on toes

Plank on unstable surface like a Bosu Ball or TerraCore

You can also start off with a forearm plank against the wall (no picture) which is probably the easiest plank to start with and/or if you have wrist issues.

Let me know if you have any questions and comment below if you will be joining me for this challenge. Happy November!

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*Halloween Fall* Walk & Tone strength and cardio fitness walking pumpkin workouts

It’s Halloween week so I’ve got some Fall/Halloween themed workouts for you to try!

So grab a PUMPKIN or canned pumpkin 😉 and join me here:

 

 

 

Just in the mood for cardio, no strength? Try these:

 

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