Framed in Amish Country (Love Inspired Suspense) by Mary Alford

Posted on September 13, 2025 by EmpowerMoms

To prove her innocence she’ll have to expose a lethal conspiracy.

A frantic call from her best friend sends district attorney Paige Grayson running right into a trap—and now she’s being framed for her friend’s murder. With the police after her and evidence against her stacking up, she seeks refuge in Amish country—and the help of her first love, Elijah King, to clear her name. To expose the drug dealer setting Paige up, they must work together while evading a ruthless criminal and the police. With threats closing in and time running out, one wrong move could be their last.

MY REVIEW:

This was a fast paced love inspired suspense story filled with danger, intrigue, action and more! This was such an incredible book with twists and turns that kept me glued to the story chapter after chapter.

Paige and her dog Gunner, along with her friend Elijah are on the run against the drug dealer Ghost, the police, and other invisible threats along the way. Each page is filled with suspense as they run for their lives trying to figure out the clues to Hallie’s death and what she left behind. Once you start reading, you won’t want to stop!

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

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About the Author
Mary Alford is a USA Today bestselling author who loves giving her readers the unexpected, combining unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots that result in stories the reader can’t put down. Her titles have been finalists for several awards, including the Daphne Du Maurier, the Beverly, the Maggie, and the Selah. She and her husband live in the heart of Texas in the middle of 70 acres with two cats and one dog. Learn more about Mary at www.maryalford.net.

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A Secret Summer Child (Home to Orchard Springs)by Lee Tobin McClain

Posted on September 11, 2025 by EmpowerMoms

A struggling single mom must share a home with the former bad boy who doesn’t know he’s the father of her child.

When Elena Meeker moves to Abbott Farm for the summer, she hopes the fresh air, sunshine, and small-town kindness will help her bullied eight-year-old daughter get happy again. She’s almost desperate enough to tell her high school boyfriend, Stone Smith, that he’s the father of her child.

Then Stone moves into the other side of the bunkhouse where she and her daughter are living. Turns out Elena’s summer job of helping Pop Abbott start a farm-stay program will require coordinating with Stone, who’s slated to run the organic farm. If they want to help their struggling daughter, they must deal with the feelings that still spark between them… and the differences that tore them apart.

MY REVIEW:

Another awesome “Home to Orchard Springs” story involving the foster children of the Abbotts, known as “The Flock”. Stone, the oldest, returns home to reunite with Pop and to try and clear his name from an event almost 9 years prior. Emma and her daughter Maddie return to the small town to help her parents and work on the Abbott Farm.
Stone and Emma have immediate chemistry but its hard to maintain a friendship with secrets. I loved the story line, the farm setting and family dynamics. I loved that the other Flock kids are mentioned throughout like Jen, David and Allie; who are all from previous stories. Fun, heartwarming stories-highly recommend! I can’t wait to read the next book in this series!
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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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Canyon of Deceit by DiAnn Mills

Posted on September 9, 2025 by EmpowerMoms

Canyon of Deceit JustRead Takeover + Review Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Canyon of Deceit by DiAnn Mills hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Canyon of Deceit

Title: Canyon of Deceit

Author: DiAnn Mills

Publisher: Tyndale Fiction

Release Date: September 9, 2025

Genre: Romantic Mystery & Suspense

A rescue team searches for a missing young girl and suspects all is not as it seems in this high-stakes romantic suspense novel from the author of Lethal Standoff and Facing the Enemy.

When wilderness survival expert Therese Palmer receives a frantic phone call from former colleague Professor Rurik Ivanov, she is shocked by the news that his young daughter, Alina, is missing—and that Rurik wants Therese’s help finding her. She’s sure Rurik hasn’t given her the whole story . . . especially since he refuses to report the kidnapping to the police. Yet with a child’s life hanging in the balance, Therese can’t turn down this mission. She knows the clock is ticking and she can’t do this alone.

Therese reaches out to Texas Ranger Blane Gardner, whom she met seven months ago during one of her training courses in wilderness survival skills. Blane’s specialized training and background with the Crisis Negotiation Unit make him uniquely prepared for this search-and-rescue mission. He agrees to help Therese and to accept Rurik’s terms to keep Alina’s disappearance quiet, and as the two begin working together, Therese is determined the spark growing between them won’t distract from their mission to save Alina.

Traversing deep into the desert of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Alina’s last known location, Therese and Blane struggle to separate truth from lies within the mix of intel they’re receiving. As they close in on answers that suggest the involvement of Russian organized crime and a high-profile international assassination attempt, they must fight to rescue Alina before she becomes an innocent casualty of a much bigger plot—no matter the risk to their own lives.

MY REVIEW:

This high adventure book was riveting and full of twists and suspense at every turn. I loved the setting in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, New Mexico as Texas Ranger Blane and Wilderness Survival Expert Therese embark on a dangerous mission to save a young child. Will the the dangerous outdoor elements or unpredictable assassins win against Blane and Therese?

I really enjoyed reading this clean Christian fiction book! Highly recommend if you like on the edge of your seat, page turning adventure! I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Author

DiAnn Mills

DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She weaves memorable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels with threads of romance. DiAnn believes every breath of life is someone’s story, so why not capture those moments and create a thrilling adventure?

Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards, the Selah Award, and the Golden Scroll; and been finalists for the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award and the Carol Award.

DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and an active member of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers, the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, and International Thriller Writers. DiAnn continues her passion of helping other writers be successful. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country.

DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She’s an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.

DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on social media or her website, diannmills.com

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a print copy of Canyon of Deceit and $25 gift card to winner’s choice bookstore!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight September 9, 2025 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on September 16, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Fire Mountain by Dana Mentink

Posted on September 6, 2025 by EmpowerMoms

About the Book

Book: Fire Mountain (Elements of Danger Series)

Author: Dana Mentink

Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense

Release Date: July 1, 2025

In the shadow of a threatening volcano, long-haul trucker Kit Garrido wakes up in her crashed big rig, unable to recall what happened or why she’s suddenly in possession of someone’s baby. Fiercely independent, she has to admit that perhaps this time she could use a little help.

As the threat of eruption grows, former cop Cullen Landry refuses to leave his cabin in the evacuation area, which is why he’s the only one left who can help Kit escape the crumpled cab of her truck. He doesn’t want to get tangled up in the mystery of the beautiful woman with an abandoned infant, but when he sees the bullet hole in the windshield and the bloody handprint on the interior, he realizes that he’s in this thing, like it or not.

When two armed men with ill intent approach, the race is on to stay alive, discover the truth, and find the baby’s missing mother–all while a deadly mountain rains fire from above.

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MY REVIEW:

This high adventure book had it all-earthquakes, volcanos, shootings, running from the bad guys-danger at every turn!

I really enjoyed reading this clean, Christian fiction filled with drama and intrigue. I liked getting to know the main characters Tater Tot, Kit, Cullen and Archie as they race against the clock to save themselves before either the volcano or the bad guys get them. So much adventure in every chapter. I really enjoyed reading this book-highly recommend!

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

About the Author

Dana Mentink is a USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author as well as a two-time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, and a Holt Medallion winner. She is the author of over fifty titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Revell and Poisoned Pen Press.

More from Dana

Hello, dear readers! Are you ready to leap into the world of a woman trapped near an erupting volcano? I know. Dropping that character into circumstances where the very earth under their feet is unreliable, where they are cut off from their technology, their transportation, civilization itself with no way to summon help, feels almost cruel. Imagine you’re in a volcano eruption zone with no way out. Now add in a stranger’s baby, a vulnerable infant, , and you are their only hope to stay alive. Why am I so compelled by those scenarios? Me, the woman who loses her backpack in the airport. I believe it’s because in those difficult, stressful moments when we accept our own helplessness that the grace of God shines brightest. Real people and fictional ones survive. Wells of strength are discovered. Hidden rivers of resilience surface. Big cities, island roads, overpasses, in the shadows of volcanoes… in the darkest moments we realize we’re never truly without His help.

Blog Stops

Devoted To Hope, September 5

Texas Book-aholic, September 6

EmpowerMoms, September 6

Blossoms and Blessings, September 7

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 8

Labor Not in Vain , September 8

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, September 9

The Sacred Line, September 10

The Avid Reader, September 10

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, September 11

Cover Lover Book Review, September 12

For Him and My Family, September 12

Lights in a Dark World, September 13

Tell Tale Book Reviews, September 14

Holly’s Book Corner, September 14

Blogging With Carol, September 15

Lily’s Corner, September 16

A Good Book and Cup of Tea, September 16

Simple Harvest Reads, September 17 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

Life on Chickadee Lane, September 18

Pause for Tales, September 18

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“Hunting the Amish Witness” by Dana R. Lynn

Posted on August 4, 2025 by EmpowerMoms

Hunting the Amish Witness JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Hunting the Amish Witness by Dana R. Lynn, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Hunting The Amish Witness
Series: Amish Country Justice #20
Author: Dana R. Lynn
Publisher: Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: July 29, 2025
Genre: Romantic Suspense

A witness in hiding.

An enemy with a vendetta.

After discovering her best friend’s dead body, Miriam Troyer knows two things: the killer is the same man who murdered her husband…and he wants her dead. With the culprit in pursuit, Miriam goes on the run with her baby and seeks refuge in the Amish community she left behind. However, after an attack leaves Miriam with no memory, Caleb Schultz, a man from her past, must step in to protect her and her daughter. But the criminal is determined to silence Miriam for good and will stop at nothing to get his revenge.

More in This Series

more Amish Country Justice series titles

MY REVIEW:

This book had a thrilling plot full of adventure right from the beginning until the very end. I liked getting to know the main characters Miriam, Ella Mae and Caleb as they run for their lives against a group of drug dealers and killers. Things are not as they seem and Miriam doesn’t know who to trust when an accident leaves her with no memory.

I liked the suspenseful plot, great characters, and Amish community setting. I recognized the characters mentioned in this book from the author’s previous Amish Country Justice novels. If you like on the edge of your seat action and clean romance, you will love this one!

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

About the Author

Dana R. Lynn is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author who believes in the power of God to touch people through stories. She met her husband at a wedding in Pennsylvania and told her parents she had met her future husband. Nineteen months later, they were married. Today, they live in rural Pennsylvania and are entering the world of empty nesters. She is a teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing by day and writes stories of romance and danger at night. Dana is an avid reader, loves cats and thinks chocolate should be a food group. She’s a recipient of the Daphne Du Maurier Award, the Maggie Award, the Selah Award, and the New England Reader’s Choice Award. In addition to these awards, she’s finaled in both the Carol Awards and the Holt Medallion.

Connect with Dana by visiting danarlynn.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a book of their choice by the author, a mug, a pen, and a $10 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 4, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 11, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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