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AUTHOR TERESA WELLS

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Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Seeds of Hope  

by Teresa Wells, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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About the Book

Title:  Seeds of Hope 
Series:  The Truitts of Texas #2 
Author:  Teresa Wells 
Publisher:  Scrivenings Press 
Release Date:  07/14/2026 
Genre:  Christian Historical Romance

Two wounded hearts. One fragile hope. A love that dares to take root. 

Blooming Grove, Texas, 1896 

Deputy Rabb Truitt has sworn to protect Blooming Grove. But when a clerical error sets a criminal free, Rabb blames himself. He should’ve admitted he can’t read, and now he must resign. If he failed the town once, he could fail it again. 

A recent survivor of a devastating fire, Sallie Parker refuses to let Rabb give up the job he loves. She helps him make sense of letters on the page, and as his knowledge grows, so do their feelings for each other. 

When a series of mysterious events surround Sallie’s school, Rabb fears a connection to cattle rustlers he’s pursuing. Each day without arrest, the demands for mob justice increase. Rabb races to protect the town and the woman he loves. But is he too late? 

Perfect for fans of Karen Witemeyer, Mary Connealy, and Jody Hedlund, Seeds of Hope is a faith-based historical romance filled with small-town danger, friends-to-lovers tenderness, found family, courage, and the promise that God can grow hope in even the hardest places. 

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EXCERPT:

Rabb gave the newsprint a sideways glance. “Aw, it’s just two old men blowing smoke, that’s all.”

“Didn’t you read it?”

“I don’t have time to read that hogwash.”

“I think you should. Here.” She waggled the paper at him.

He drew away. “Quit waving that thing in my face. Besides, the words are too small. Can’t make out what it says.”

Sallie removed her spectacles. “These will help.”

He kept his gaze on the horizon, ignoring the offering.

With a sigh, Sallie replaced her glasses. “So I’m right.”

His neck prickled with sweat. Did she suspect? “Don’t know what you’re talking about.”

She laid her small hand on his forearm. “Rabb, stop the wagon.”

It crossed his mind to ignore her request. But it was no use. Reluctantly, he pulled to the side of the narrow road outside town.He kept his gaze on the horizon and rubbed the knuckle of his left thumb, dread corkscrewing his gut.

“You can’t read.”

He ought to tell her she was crazy. Deny it. Something. But he was tired of pretending. With the fading winter light casting shadows around them, he sighed. “No.”

  “Didn’t you go to school?”

Was she criticizing him? He narrowed his gaze to discern her meaning. Her blue eyes held no scorn, only questions. If he could trust anyone, he’d choose her. “I went. Doesn’t mean I learned anything. Too busy cutting up, acting crazy. Old Miss Gallagher would send me outside for punishment and then forget I was out there. I spent my time dreaming up ways to make her life miserable.”

He snuck a peek at Sallie, smiling sheepishly. “I was a pretty bad kid.”

“Who had a terrible teacher.”

He laughed off her sympathy. “I gave her all kinds of grief.”

“But now you can’t read.”

If only he could deny it.

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About the Author

 

Award-winning author Teresa Wells writes stories threaded with hope and redemption. She loves meeting people, touring old homes, and studying the Bible. She lives with her husband of 45 years outside of Dallas, Texas. Her debut novel, What Brings Us Joy (Scrivenings Press, 2025), is a double winner for the 2026 Holt Medallion Award. Seeds of Hope, Book 2 in The Truitts of Texas series, released in July of 2026. You can find her online at teresawells.com

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~ WEDNESDAY ROMANCE FEATURE COWBOY TO CALL HER OWN ~

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~ WEDNESDAY CONTEMPORARY

ROMANCE FEATURE ~

--  'A COWBOY TO CALL HER OWN'  --

AUTHOR CARI LYNN WEBB

  

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Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for A Cowboy to Call Her Own  

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About the Book

   

Title:   A Cowboy to Call Her Own 
   Series:   The Bluegrass Blackwells #1 
   Author:   Cari Lynn Webb 
   Publisher:   Harlequin Heartwarming 
   Release Date:   July 28, 2026 
   Genre:   Contemporary Romance

This big-city cowboy 
Just swept her off her boots! 

Saving his family’s Kentucky racing stables is priority number one for cowboy Asher Blackwell. Love is not on his agenda. But when pretty chef Kelley Munroe pulls him into a clumsy two-step, he’s charmed. And making a deal with her to cater for the stables adds a little sunlight to his days. As a shared love of horses draws them together, and they’re roped into planning the town’s Fourth of July celebrations, the sparks between them blossom into fireworks. Asher wasn’t looking for a fresh start, and his life is in New York. But Kelley’s healing support is cracking open his guarded heart. Could she be the cowgirl he’d always hoped for?  

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EXCERPT: 

“It’s not exactly easy, cooking in this place,” Asher said.

But Kelley felt at ease with him. The more time she spent with her cowboy, the longer she wanted to stay and share secrets. “Once I figured out the quirks around here, there was nothing to it.”

Asher eyed her like he didn’t believe her. “You aren’t like most people I know.”

You aren’t like I expected either. And she was not certain if she was happy about that. “Is it good or bad that I’m not like most people?”

“It was a compliment.” Asher finished his drink and added, “I imagine most chefs would have walked in here and then walked out. Probably even most home cooks.”

“I like a challenge,” Kelley said.

“That’s not it.” Asher shook his head. “You see the best in things, not the worst.”

“Not always,” Kelley confessed. “Especially not after my divorce.”

“What changed?” he asked.

I met a cowboy.

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MY REVIEW

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Painful memories of failed relationships with others burden the main characters until they discover ways to cut free and find happiness in a new relationship . . .

I have read several of this talented author's clean and wholesome western romances; and I am always glad to read another story filled with her warm, welcoming feeling tone and fabulous characters!

Chef Kelley Munroe has returned to her hometown of Gold Finch, Kentucky, after two dreams vanish into thin air. She needs to get away from New York and return to her family and her roots in this small town located in Bluegrass Country.

At the request of his father's cousin, Big E, Asher Blackwell returns to his family's ranch in Gold Finch after his father dies. Asher has avoided the ranch for the past few years and has built a life for himself in the Big Apple. A successful financial advisor, his professional services are always in demand; but he needs to take some time off to sort out the ranch's financial situation.

When Kelley and Asher meet by chance in an entertaining and clever meet-up, things turn interesting. She needs a job and Asher needs a cook for the ranch, so they get to know each other better only to learn that they have a lot in common.

Kelley and Asher's story is one of my favorite books from this author. Lots of great characters and humor are infused into the plot making it an enjoyable and engaging read—from beginning to end.

This story is completely clean in language and content. I received a copy of this book from the author through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.

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About the Author

Cari Lynn Webb lives in Florida with her husband. She's been blessed to see the power of true love in her grandparent's 70 year marriage and her parent's marriage of over 50 years. She knows love isn't always sweet and perfect, it can be challenging, complicated and risky. But she believes happily-ever-afters are worth fighting for. She loves to connect with readers.

Connect with Cari by visiting carilynnwebb.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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AUTHOR JANET W. FERGUSON

 

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Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Until April  

by Janet W. Ferguson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

 

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About the Book

Title:  Until April 
Series:  Coastal Hearts 
Author:  Janet W. Ferguson 
Publisher:  Southern Sun Press LLC 
Release Date:  June 25, 2026 
Genre:  Contemporary Christian Romance

Michael Galloway has always believed freedom means living life on his own terms. His career is dedicated to saving the environment and teaching others the importance of taking care of the earth, rivers, and oceans. He’s building a life with no room for complications. Especially in his love life. 

Then tragedy turns April Yancy’s world upside down. 

After her husband’s death, April discovers he’d been hiding devastating secrets, leaving her buried in debt and struggling to protect her children’s future. The last person she expects to come to her rescue is Michael—the man who shattered her heart years ago. 

Michael has few regrets, but hurting April back in grad school still haunts him. When her situation grows desperate, he devises a risky plan to help her rebuild her life…even if it means jeopardizing his carefully guarded independence. 

Accepting Michael’s shocking offer could cost April more than her pride. His resistance to her faith clashes with the convictions she holds dear, and trusting him again feels impossible. Yet as doors keep opening and her prayers keep nudging her toward him, April begins to wonder if God is offering her a second chance at more than survival. 

 An emotional second-chance love story of forgiveness, redemption, and unexpected faith.

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EXCERPT:

“No.” He rose as her posture wilted, strode the few steps to her, and wrapped her in his arms. “Shh. It’s not your fault that you trusted Robert.”

Her muscles flinched. “It is, though. I knew how impulsive he could be. How reckless. For Jack’s sake, I should have stayed on top of the finances.”

He reached up with one hand to touch her cheek, the skin soft beneath his fingers. “You did not deserve any of this, April. Robert knew better.” Then guilt harpooned his heart. Hadn’t he done the same thing to her? Abandoned her out of selfishness? Because he’d wanted to live life his own way. “Neither Robert nor I proved worthy of a woman as special as you.”

Her gaze lifted and locked on his. The force of it jarred him. A whirlpool of emotion swirled between them, swallowing him in like a tangible force of nature. It drew him closer, so near to her, the warmth of her breath mingled with his.

He should move away. Back off and say goodnight. Instead, his fingers slid to her chin and tilted it upward. This is a mistake. The words banged in his skull.

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Janet W. Ferguson is a Christy Award finalist, Maggie Award Winner, and the FHL Readers Choice Award winning author of realistic inspirational fiction. An avid reader, she loved books so much she found a job as a librarian so she could be around them all day. Then she turned that love of story into writing faith-filled novels with characters who feel like best friends. You’ll laugh and cry as the quirky heroes and heroines chase their happily ever after.

Janet and her husband live in Mississippi where they say y’all a lot, and she forces him to visit the beach as often as possible. They have two grown children and a cat that allows them to share the space. 

 

Connect with Janet by visiting janetfergusonauthor.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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-- 'THE CASE OF THE CHRISTIE WEDDING AFFAIR'  --

AUTHOR KELLY OLIVER

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The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair (The Detection Club) 

by Kelly Oliver

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About The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair

 

The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair (The Detection Club)  

Historical Cozy Mystery         4th in Series      Setting- Scotland 

 Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books Ltd       Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 24, 2026  

Hardcover Print length ‏ : ‎ 242 pages     ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1836175744     ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1836175742 

Paperback Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages      ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1836175752      ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1836175759  

Digital Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages      ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1836175780      ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F4WKHZHK  

Audiobook ASIN B0GYT6TMFS

 

 

Scotland, 1930: Agatha Christie is getting married. She invites fellow members of the Detection Club to the windswept Isle of Skye for a quiet break while the banns are read. But tranquility proves elusive when the formidable Lord Blackwood, leader of a hunting party sharing their lodge, vanishes from the moors.

Sharp-eyed assistant to the Detection Club secretary, Eliza Baker, suspects foul play as the strange occurrences pile up: a mysterious grave in the churchyard, a missing rifle, and late-night excursions across the rugged island. There may be no body—yet—but someone at Dunmara Lodge is hiding a deadly secret.

As a storm cuts them off from the mainland, Eliza and her friend Theo must navigate lies, half-truths, and a treacherous landscape... but can they uncover the killer in the stalking grounds… or will the moors keep their secrets forever?

Head to the remote Isle of Skye in this delightful and gripping golden-age mystery series, perfect for fans of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright and T. E. Kinsey.

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CHARACTER GUEST POST : 

Interview with Eliza Baker, detective, forensic investigator, and reluctant heroine of the Detection Club Mysteries:

Tell us about the novel that you live inside. Is it part of a series? If so, please tell us about the series too.

My name is Eliza Baker, and I live in a series of murder investigations that somehow manage to become more complicated with every installment.

The stories begin in England but soon take me much farther afield. One moment I'm examining a body in London, the next I'm digging through ancient ruins in Mesopotamia, sailing down the Nile, or searching the Scottish Highlands for a missing Lord.

The series follows my work as a detective, though "work" hardly seems the right word for chasing killers across continents.

Along the way, I've had to put up with members of the famous Detection Club, including Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers. Murder mysteries in books are one thing, but in real life are quite another.

At its heart, the series is about solving puzzles. Murder leaves behind a trail of evidence. People lie. Footprints don't. Blood doesn't. Fibers don't. Facts are stubborn things, even when everyone would prefer to avoid them.

Does the writer control what happens in the story or do you get a say too?

The writer controls far too much.If I had any real say in the matter, I would spend less time being shot at, kidnapped, threatened, stranded, buried under collapsing ruins, or chased by murderers.

I'd also get considerably more sleep.

That said, I suspect I occasionally frustrate the author's plans. She seems fond of emotional conversations. I prefer evidence.

She wants me to discuss my feelings.I want to dust for fingerprints.

Somewhere between those competing priorities, a story emerges.

How did you evolve as the main character?

I began as someone who trusted evidence far more than people.That wasn't entirely unreasonable. Evidence rarely betrays you.People do.

I grew up an orphan on the streets of London. I learned early that survivaldepends upon seeing the world as it truly is rather than as you wish it to be. Later, as a detective, that habit has served me well.

But over the course of these stories, thanks to my friend Theo Sharp, I discovered that independence and isolation are not the same thing.

For most of my life, I relied only on myself. Gradually, I allowed others into my circle. My sister Jane. And Theo. A few trusted friends, including Agatha and Dorothy. I learned that accepting help is not weakness.I'm still working on that lesson, if I'm honest.

Do you have any other characters you like sharing the story with? If so, why are you partial to them?

Theo Sharp.Though don't tell him I said so.

Theo notices things other people miss. Not footprints or fingerprints, but motives and meanings and contradictions in people's stories. He has an irritating tendency to be right about human nature.He also possesses a remarkable ability to remain optimistic in situations where common sense would suggest panic. And he regularly beats me at chess… although I’m working on that too.

My sister Jane is another favorite. She's intelligent, capable, and usually arrives with information I need, though occasionally she also arrives with advice I didn't ask for. Her job working for MI5 has a habit of sweeping me into its orbit in the most unpleasant ways. But given that Jane provides the roof over my head, I can’t decline. I probably couldn’t even if I had my own flat.

And then there's Queenie the beagle. Unlike most suspects, witnesses, and aristocrats, Queenie is entirely trustworthy. She is my very best friend and faithful companion… not to mention a darn good bloodhound.

What’s the place like where you find yourself in this story?

The settings are magnificent.Unfortunately, magnificent places are just as capable of hosting murder as ordinary ones.

I've investigated crimes in the shadow of the pyramids, aboard river steamers, in remote Scottish hunting lodges, and among ancient archaeological digs.People often imagine such places are romantic.They are. But they're also full of secrets.

I've learned that a beautiful landscape can conceal greed, jealousy, revenge, and desperation just as effectively as a dark alley in London.Perhaps more effectively.

Is there anything else you’d like to tell readers about you and the book?

Most detectives in novels possess extraordinary gifts.I don't.I simply pay attention.

The truth leaves traces. A missing button. A muddy footprint. A contradiction in someone's story. A detail everyone else overlooks.The trick is noticing.

If readers come to these books expecting grand deductions that appear out of thin air, they may be disappointed. The answers are always there. Hidden, perhaps, but present from the beginning. There will be no magical solution at the end. All clues are presented in a logical and empirically verifiable order. And if readers find themselves trying to solve the mystery before I do, all the better.

Just remember to trust the evidence, question all assumptions, and never underestimate the quiet person in the corner.They're usually the one paying attention.

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About Kelly Oliver

 

Kelly Oliver is the Agatha award-winning and bestselling author of four mystery series: The Jessica James Mysteries, The Pet Detective Mysteries, The Fiona Figg Mysteries, and The Detection Club Mysteries. The Fiona Figg Mysteries have been on the most anticipated list of Mystery Magazine and won the Mystery and Mayhem Award and the Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical Mystery. And The Case of the Christie Conspiracy, Detection Club Mystery book one, is currently nominated for an Agatha Award for Best Historical Mystery. Kelly is Past President of Sisters in Crime National, current Education Coordinator for SinC Guppies, and a Distinguished Emerita Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University. To learn more about Kelly and her books, go to www.kellyoliverbooks.com. 

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