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AUTHOR LISA PHILLIPS

   

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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Burning Justice

 by Lisa Phillips hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! 

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About the Book

 

 

Title:  Burning Justice 

Series:  Chasing Fire: Alaska #6 

Author:  Lisa Phillips 

Publisher:  Sunrise Publishing 

Release Date:  August 5, 2025 

Genre:  Romantic Suspense

RESCUE. DANGER. DEVOTION.

THIS TIME, THEIR HEARTS ARE ON THE LINE. 

She's been searching for her father for fifteen years... 

Maria Sanchez has spent her entire career as a CIA operative searching for her father, and she’s not going to let some tough, arrogant former-soldier-turned-hotshot stand in her way. 

His life was upended on a single fateful mission... 

After being betrayed, branded a traitor, and declared dead, Kane Foster has a lot prove—and he’s not going to let his team—or his country—down. Even if he has to douse the sparks between him and his feisty teammate. Because some things are more important than love. 

Now someone tell that to his heart… 

As the smoke clears on this pulse-pounding series, buried truths will be uncovered and loyalties tested in this sizzling finale to the Chasing Alaska romantic suspense series.  

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EXCERPT:

Almost a decade as a spy for the CIA hadn’t prepared Maria Sanchez one bit for this life. Fighting wildfires in the Alaskan backcountry. Trying to stop a dangerous militia group from deploying a biological weapon on US soil.

Okay, so that last one was a bit more her speed.

Still, talk about being unprepared.

Kind of like the way she felt every time he looked at her. Kane Foster. Broody. Quiet. A former soldier, a guy who put loyalty above everything.

Cue heart fluttering.

Until the rumble of thunder split the sky, growing like a wave until it crested right on top of them. It sounded so close that Maria ducked, tucking her knees up to her chest and holding on tight. The way her father had always told her to. She tipped her head back against the mossy tree to watch the sky light up over Denali Mountain.

“There you are.”

She flinched and turned to look over her shoulder but didn’t uncurl her limbs. The night air had a chill.

“Need my sweater?” Kane reached for his zipper. Dark-blond hair, short on the sides but with the top sticking out all over because he didn’t care to fix it. Stubble across his chin because he didn’t care about that either. But the man cleaned up good on a Friday night, that was for sure.

She shook her head. The point was to not need anything, because needing things from people never ended well.

He settled beside her on the ground, close enough that she could feel his warmth. “Impressive storm.”

She turned back to the sky stretched out in front of them. Above them. “This was a good place to stop for the night.”

Kane nudged her elbow. “That means you’re supposed to be getting some sleep, like everyone else.”

“I signed up to take watch. Keep an eye on the fire.”

“Right.” His low chuckle drifted over. “That’s why you’re hiding over here, pretending you’re alone in the dark.”

“It’s not as impressive if you feel safe. Storms are supposed to be dangerous and out of control. You’re supposed to be a little afraid.”

“Don’t worry, I am.”

Maria didn’t think he was talking about the weather—or wildland firefighting. They’d been doing that for two seasons now. Laying low. Pretending they were regular folks who wanted a career change. Anything other than what they actually were.

Or why they were out here.

 

MY REVIEW:

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A Christian romantic suspense novel that far surpassed my expectations for a 'good read' in this genre. The author has filled the story with energy, danger, faith, teamwork, friendship, and romance . . .

Maria Sanchez, a former CIA operative, is on a self-mandated mission to find her father whom she last saw fifteen years ago. Her father, Doctor Cortez, is a world-renowned scientist who was kidnapped by the people who murdered her mother. The doctor has developed a deadly biological weapon that will be used for evil, but he is Maria's father and she wants to save him from a horrible fate.

She is now working undercover as a firefighter in Alaska. She faces danger every moment that she's on duty, but accomplishing her father's rescue is never far from her mind. Maria believes she can find her father, but her firefighting team member, Kane Foster, has distracted her on her quest . . .

Kane is an intense, loyal, skilled military veteran who is carrying a heavy load of traumatic baggage from his past from his childhood to the present. He wears his personal feelings for Maria on his sleeve and has dedicated himself to keeping her safe no matter what. He is a man of faith who ministers to others with his positive attitude.

Join this riveting adventure with the Trouble Boys, members of various law enforcement agencies, suspicious characters, and hotshot firefighters dealing with a deadly wildfire in Alaska as Maria and Kane try to multi-task to solve their personal and professional challenges.

The story is completely clean in language and content. The faith thread in this story is bold and positive.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my opinions and thoughts shared here are solely my own. 

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PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Sunrise Publishing | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookBub

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About the Author

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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Tour Giveaway

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

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-- 'A FAMILY ON HIS DOORSTEP' --
AUTHOR ALENA AUGUSTE 

 

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Family on His Doorstep 

by Alena Auguste, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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About the Book

Title:  A Family On His Doorstep 
Author:  Alena Auguste 
Publisher:  Harlequin Love Inspired 
Release Date:  July 29, 2025 
Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Sometimes a tough situation

Requires a leap of faith… 

Unwed, unemployed and pregnant, Rebecca Young is in desperate need of a job. But finding work seems impossible. So when her late ex-boyfriend’s cousin Walker Greystone offers her room and board, and help getting a part-time job at the library he’s renovating in Eden, Texas, she eagerly accepts. But as they work together on a project that could change both of their lives, their feelings for one another deepen. Can Rebecca and Walker overcome their scars from the past and embrace the possibility of a happily-ever-after together?  

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EXCERPT:

Gritting her teeth to keep the emotions at bay, she walked up the steps under the full glare of the summer sun. If the mile-long driveway lined with crepe myrtles or the immaculate house with rocking chairs on the wraparound porch didn’t tell her she was out of her element, the gleaming white F350 truck she parked next to would have. Her ancient beat-up car seemed like a tin can next to that monster truck. She set the box by the front door. Before she could take a step back, the door swung open.

Vince’s mother, an older version of Jackie Kennedy with silver hair, stood in front of her dressed in a white cardigan, soft pink silk shirt and tan slacks. Rebecca and Vince had dated for two years, but she’d only seen Vince’s mother one time, and that was at a distance. He’d never introduced them. She looked so different from her Aunt Grace, who was a tiny Trinidadian woman.

“Can I help you?” The woman opened the screen door and stepped out, a kind smile on her face.

Rebecca fidgeted with her hands. “Um, I wanted to drop off some of Vince’s things.”

The woman’s eyes immediately watered. “Oh, how kind of you.” She reached out a hand. “I’m Vince’s mother—Bell Greystone.”

She couldn’t help but shake her hand. “Rebecca Young.”

“Won’t you come inside? If you were a friend of Vince’s, I’d love to visit for a little bit. In fact, why don’t you stay for Sunday lunch?”

“Um—”

“Aunt Bell, who’s here?” a voice called from the house. What was Walker doing here? His voice brought back bittersweetmemories of fun-filled Sundays watching football games at her apartment in Houston.

“It’s a friend of Vince’s, Rebecca Young. She’s brought some of his things for me.”

“Rebecca?” Walker Greystone stood in the doorway, then stepped onto the porch. Tall and proud, all six feet of him. His brown hair and chiseled jaw looked the same as the last time she’d seen him. Only then his smile had been friendly, his face full of laughter. But not now. Now, his eyes seemed full of questions. He let the screen door slam shut and stood next to Bell. He wore his signature polo shirt, faded jeans and work-worn cowboy boots.

Bell appeared oblivious to the sudden tension between them. If the way Walker glared at her was any indication, he obviously knew Rebecca and Vince had broken up before his death. And wasn’t that just great. Someone else knew about her humiliation.

“Honey, will you get that box and show Rebecca in? She’s joining us for Sunday lunch. I’m going to get some refreshments while we wait for everything to be ready. That way we’ll have some time to visit.” Bell disappeared into the house.

“What are you doing here? I thought you and Vince broke up.” Walker said, hands on his hips, head tilted to the side in question.

Yep, he knew. This was the last thing she wanted. But she couldn’t be rude to Vince’s mother. That was one thing she’d learned from her Trinidadian father, to respect her elders. A trickle of sweat ran down her back as the breeze shifted. Rebecca appreciated the breeze but immediately regretted how it exposed her baby bump.

“You’re pregnant?”

She looked at Walker then down at her belly. Her entire reality exposed.

This was why she shouldn’t have come. Walker knew they broke up but not about the baby. Did Vince’s child matter so little? She straightened her shirt and stood tall even though everything in her wanted to curl up in a ball. “Yes, I’m pregnant.”

She walked past him and entered the house. She refused to feel sorry for herself or get lost in the swamp of the emotions trying to drown her. Her focus needed to be on getting a job, securing a place to live and raising her child. Alone. She was done with men, especially any man with the last name Greystone. 

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 MY REVIEW:

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This author's heartfelt debut novel is filled with faith, diversity, forgiveness, and love . . . 

Rebecca Young is a librarian who is pregnant and in need of a job. Her ex-boyfriend, Vince, abandoned her when she informed him of her pregnancy. He has since passed in a tragic accident.

Rebecca appears to be all alone in the world; but as a kind, empathetic woman, she decides to take a box of Vince's things to his former hometown to give to his family. Eden, Texas, is a small town, and she sets out to drop the box off at his mother's home on the family farm.

This could be very awkward since Rebecca has not met Vince's mother, Bell Greystone, even though she and Vince lived together for two years. When she appears at the farm she encounters Walker Greystone, Vince's first cousin and someone Rebecca definitely remembers from his visits to see Vince at their apartment.

Walker is fighting demons of his own from his past. As the oldest son and the one in charge of the family's HVAC business, Walker is juggling many responsibilities and duties. His brothers are supportive and hard-working, but they question his ambitious goals for their company.

Through the community connections of the Greystone family, Rebecca finds a job in the public library where she flourishes. As the plot moves forward, Rebecca and Walker develop a strong friendship and more . . . By working together on several projects, they make a positive impact on their community—and on each other.

Diversity plays an important role in this story, and it is a well-written element of the character development and events in the story which I appreciated. The faith thread is strong and meaningful.

This book is completely clean in language and content. I will look forward to reading more of this author's work in the future.

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

Alena Auguste lives in Texas and can’t imagine living anywhere else. Married to her very own knight for thirty plus years, she and her husband have four amazing grown children and two of the handsomest grandsons ever! When she’s not creating trouble for her characters or working at the family business, you can find her cozying up with a steaming cup of tea and a good book. She would love to hear from you at alenaauguste.com.

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Tour Giveaway

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 AUTHOR TERESA WELLS 

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for What Brings Us Joy 

by Teresa Wells, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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About the Book

 

Title:  What Brings Us Joy 
Series:  The Truitts of Texas #1 
Author:  Teresa Wells 
Publisher:  Scrivenings Press LLC 
Release Date:  July 15, 2025 
Genre:  Christian Historical Romance

1895: After losing their Georgia home, eighteen-year-old Delia Truitt and her family move to Blooming Grove, Texas, to work for a relative on a ramshackle farm. Set on helping her family dig out of their impoverished circumstances, she plans to open a dressmaker’s shop, combining her sewing skills and her keen fashion sense. But owning a business takes money she doesn’t have. 

Unless she can finish her quilt in time to enter the county fair. The prize money would be just enough to open her shop. Determined and resourceful, Delia sets her sights on success—until her heart takes an unexpected detour when she meets handsome Clarence Parker. 

Bent on respectability, Clarence refuses to let his past get in the way of his future happiness, especially after falling for spirited Delia Truitt. But his hopes shatter when headlines declare members of his former gang have broken out of jail and are heading his way, set on revenge. Though Clarence doesn’t regret testifying against the outlaws, he fears his future with Delia is in jeopardy. Clarence will protect her from the killers, even if it means risking their future together. 

Can Clarence keep her safe? And will Delia love him after she finds out about his past?  

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EXCERPT:

Now they were getting deep. She wasn’t ready to bare her soul. “Independence appeals to me.”That was true enough. She ruffled the soft grass with the palm of her hand.

Slowly, he sat upright. “Independence is a powerful drug, Delia. It can be life-giving, and it can be lethal.”

“I don’t understand.” If he didn’t look so somber, she would have thought he teased her.

“Someday you will.” Those gray-green eyes reflected an emotion she couldn’t pin down. She had a feeling even if she knew the circumstances behind his wisdom, he would still be a mystery.

He took the lemonade glass and drank until it was empty. When he spoke, his tone was light. “My sister said you are entering the fair this fall.”

“I think it’s a good way for people to see my work. After all, I’ll have to drum up interest before I can start my business.”

“Why not enter a dress you’ve sewn?”

“Most women can make a dress. But crazy quilts? It takes time and skill, and many don’t finish.” She snapped her mouth shut. She’d already told him all this. “I could go on and on when it comes to crazy quilts. Let’s talk about you.”

He shifted, his arms circling a knee. “Don’t believe anything Sallie says.” 

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About the Author

A former teacher and librarian, Teresa Wells treasures a story threaded with redemption and hope. She loves people, history, and studying the Bible. Teresa is a member of Novel Academy and American Christian Fiction Writers Association, where she volunteers behind the scenes. She lives with her family outside of Dallas, Texas. What Brings Us Joy is her first novel.

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

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Tour Giveaway

(3) winners will each receive a $25 Amazon gift card, a print copy of What Brings Us Joy, and items related to the book!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight July 14, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 21, 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 only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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