his boss's little sister | excerpt + giveaway

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Broken hearts, underground smuggling, and a meddling family… one Wisconsin Teehaus offers a love of more than sweet treats.

November 1931—Needing a new start, Samantha Martins escapes the happily-ever-afters of her hometown to take a waitressing position at a German Tea House. But all is not as it appears beneath the pretty trappings. When she discovers illegal oleomargarine on the premises, which could shut down the cafe, and thus cost her job, she goes searching for the source.

Samantha’s old beau, Kyle Docherty, returns to Crow’s Nest a changed man, both inside and out. An apology burning in his heart, he finds she’s left home. However, with trouble on her trail, Samantha’s brother hires Kyle to be her bodyguard. But will she even speak to him? And if not, will she at least allow him to protect her, even without the arm he lost in a logging accident?

When the breadcrumbs lead them into a trap, putting Kyle’s life in danger, Samantha faces an impossible choice: listen to Kyle and run for help, or stay a captive and outwit a criminal. If only the ticking bomb were on their side.

A touch of fairy tale, a spoonful of history, and a teacup of hope.

His Boss’s Little Sister is a stand-alone novella in the Apron Strings Tea Tale multi-author series, and a 1930s historical romance retelling of Hansel and Gretel.

Fans of the Harbored in Crow’s Nest series will enjoy revisiting familiar characters and discovering the HEA of the hero’s little sister from Confessions to a Stranger.

publisher: hearth spot press

release date: november 18, 2025

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enduring word study bible | book review

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God’s Word is meant to be known—and lived.

God wants you to know, understand, and apply His Word. But sometimes you need help making sense of a tricky passage or knowing what it means to live in light of the Bible’s teaching.

For more than 20 years, readers have turned to Bible teacher David Guzik’s verse-by-verse commentary at EnduringWord.com as a source of practical and pastoral insights into the Scriptures. The Enduring Word Study Bible invites you to join them as you are guided into deeper knowledge of the Bible. Study notes based on Guzik’s commentary help you to explore the meaning of every chapter of the Bible. Pastoral application notes guide you to live in light of Scripture, and feature articles bring challenging topics into sharper focus.

Features include:

—Introductions exploring key themes of every book of the Bible

—Study notes to help you explore the meaning of every chapter of Scripture

—400 application notes to help you live in light of God’s Word

—50 articles offering a deeper exploration of key topics throughout Scripture

—Concordance with more than 200 word studies

—Translators’ notes and cross references

—Line-matched, double-column typesetting

—Clear and readable 9.5-point NKJV Comfort Print®

publisher: thomas nelson

release date: november 11, 2025

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kidnapped for ransom | book review + giveaway

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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.

publisher: love inspired suspense

release date: october 28, 2025

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mistletoe and malice | book review + giveaway

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He’s sworn to protect her life… but guarding his heart may be his biggest challenge.

After barely escaping an attempted abduction, Houston attorney Riley Hudson is forced to accept her wealthy father’s demand for private security. The last thing she wants is a bodyguard—especially one as maddeningly arrogant, bossy… and handsome as Colton Blankenship. Yet as the threat against her escalates, she begins to rely not only on his skills, but his steadfast presence.

Colton isn’t thrilled about giving up his hard-earned holiday vacation to protect a spoiled heiress. But he soon learns Riley is nothing like he expected. Fierce, independent, and unwavering in her faith, she’s everything he thought he’d left behind after tragedy shattered his own beliefs. As the unknown threat circles closer, the tension between them ignites into something deeper… and far more perilous.

When a second attempt on Riley’s life nearly succeeds, Colton faces a terrifying truth. Protecting her means risking more than just his life. Haunted by a past he can’t outrun, and a faith he’s all but lost, he must decide if he can trust God again… before he loses Riley—and his heart—for good.

publisher: scrivenings press

release date: october 21, 2025

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peace of God bible | book review

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“My peace I give to you” (John 14:27 NKJV).

We were always meant to live in peace with God and with one another. From Genesis to Revelation, the story of the Bible is the story of peace lost and restored.

The Peace of God Bible invites you to experience the power of God’s peace in your life as you engage with God’s Word. Devotions guide you in meditating on this important theme of Scripture each day. Short notes offer powerful insights into the way God works out peace in your life as you read. Study lists invite you to apply the Bible’s teaching to specific areas of your life.

Features include:

—Book introductions to help reveal the part peace plays in each book of the Bible

—365 devotionals based on a key verse or passage to guide you in how to receive and live by God’s peace

—365 peace notes offering short, powerful insights to help you understand more deeply the wholeness you have in Christ

—Topical indexes to help you study on your own how God's peace can shape different relationships in your life

—Articles explore what the peace of God is, how to find or recover it, and how to experience eternal salvation because of what God has done for you

—Concise concordance and index of features

—End-of-page translators’ notes and cross-references

—Line-matched, double-column typesetting

—Clear and readable 9.5-point NKJV Comfort Print®

publisher: thomas nelson

release date: november 4, 2025

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