Saving Daniel's Daughter (Daniel's Daughters series Book 2) by Mindy Steele

Book Details: 

Title: Saving Daniel's Daughter 

Series: Daniel's Daughters series Book 2

Author: Mindy Steele

Publisher: Steele Publishing 

Release Date: November 3, 2025

Pages: 210  

Genre: Amish Romance

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Book Description:

When a storm threatens Miller’s Creek, an unexpected hero will emerge.

As the harvest wedding season approaches in the small Amish community of Miller’s Creek, Kentucky, love is everywhere and if Rosemary Raber isn’t careful, she might just catch the bug. After a childhood trauma, Rosemary vowed to never let anyone close outside of her own family. Keeping her head down, focusing on her honey and cheese business always worked before. At least it had before one meandering mutt sneakily plotted against her.

My Thoughts: Heartfelt

This heartfelt story deals with the far-reaching effects of trauma. But even more, it is a story of hope and healing, which is what Rosemary needs to experience. While on the surface she seems to be doing fine, she holds back some parts of herself, keeping them private and secure, especially her heart. 

Enter Paul, the gentle giant. He's a hard worker and has a sweet and caring spirit. He also thinks about Rosemary a lot, but the walls she has erected around herself make it difficult for anything more than friendship to be between them. 

While it seems that the possibility of a relationship for them is an impossible feat, faith, hope, love, and healing play an important part in making it a possibility. Well, that and a mischievous four-legged creature that seems to be on a mission to help out. 

The author’s descriptive writing made Rosemary and Paul’s friendship and relationship feel profoundly heartfelt throughout the story. Theirs is a lovely story of healing and love that deeply touched my heart, and I think it will do the same for anyone who reads it.

I received a copy of this book. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and voluntary.

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About the Author: Mindy Steele

Raised in Kentucky timber country, Steele is a best-selling and award-winning author who writes in favor of her rural surroundings. Winner of the 2022 and 2024 FHL Reader’s Choice award, Steele has been a welcome addition to the Amish genre. Her knowledge and admiration for the Amish contribute to her ability to understand boundaries and customs, providing readers with an inside view of Plain life. Her accidental debut into romantic suspense proves she is a writer of words and a storyteller at heart. Her books are peppered with humor and sprinkled with grace, charming all the senses to make you laugh, cry, hold your breath, and root for the happy ever after ending.  

On the Edge of Trust: A Christian Romantic Suspense Novel with FBI Intrigue and Clean Romance by Patricia Bradley

Book Details: 

Title: On the Edge of Trust 

Author: Patricia Bradley

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: November 4, 2025

Pages: 352  

Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance

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Book Description:

Sometimes the closer you get to justice, the deadlier it becomes

When decorated FBI undercover agent Scott Sinclair suffers a gunshot wound in his right arm, the injury threatens his future career in the field. He is determined to regain his former job by training himself to use his left hand, and failure is not an option--especially when he's unofficially pulled into an investigation.

Tori Mitchell is a passionate crime reporter and podcaster who has dedicated her life to seeking justice. Her relentless pursuit of the truth has freed a wrongfully convicted man from prison, making Tori an enemy of the true killer. When her nephew is accused of a different murder, nothing can stop her from getting involved and clearing his name.

Soon after Tori and Scott reconnect on the case, shots are fired, leaving them to wonder which of them has been targeted. As the investigation intensifies, so do the threats and the sparks between them, but Tori's doubtful if she can extend grace and trust to Scott. They'll have to combine their skills and rely on their growing relationship to outsmart the killer.

My Thoughts: A Total Page Turner

There's just something about a book that grabs you from the very first line and doesn't let go until you've read the very last page. On the Edge of Trust does just that. It kept me on the edge of my seat, guessing, holding my breath, and turning pages as fast as I could the entire time.

As I read the story, I had my suspicions about who, how, and why, but I never got it right, leaving me very surprised by how everything turned out. The characters are well-developed, and the relationship between Tori and Scott makes the story even more engaging. Their romance blends with the mystery, just enough to keep you engaged without completely taking over the suspense. The twists and turns of the story add to the intrigue, which is sure to keep the reader captivated until the very last page. However, it's not just a story of intrigue. It's also a story of faith, love, trusting, letting go of prejudices, and doing what God wants you to do, and that makes it a definite must-read.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and voluntary.

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About the Author:  Patricia Bradley

USA Today best-selling author, Patricia Bradley is the recipient numerous awards, including an Inspirational Readers’ Choice Award in suspense, a Selah winner, was a Carol and a Daphne du Maurier finalist. Her romantic suspense novels include the Logan Point series, the Memphis Cold Case Novels, and the Natchez Trace Park Rangers. She is now hard at work on the second book in her new Pearl River series set in the Cumberland Plateau area above Chattanooga. The first book in the series, Counter Attack will release in mid-2023.

She has conducted writing workshops for American Christian Fiction Writers, the Mid-South Christian Writer’s Conference, the KenTen and Scrivener retreats (where she was the keynote), the Memphis American Christian Fiction Writer group, and the Bartlett Christian Writers group.

She and her two cats call Northeast Mississippi home--the South is also where she sets most of her books, and when she has time, she likes to throw mud on a wheel and see what happens.  

Christmas Promises (A Matchmaker Knows Best Romance Book 2) by Shelley Shepard Gray

Book Details: 

Title: Christmas Promises 

Series: A Matchmaker Knows Best Romance Book 2

Author: Shelley Shepard Gray

Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming

Release Date: October 28, 2025

Pages: 332  

Genre: Clean & Wholesome Romance

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Book Description:

Could just friends…

Turn into something more?

With its twinkling lights, evergreen wreaths and freshly fallen snow, small-town Medina, Ohio, is bursting with holiday charm. And accountant Chloe Winner has everything in order, including a successful business and a warm community at the Loaves of Love food bank. But she has one tiny problem—her inconvenient feelings for fellow volunteer Jamison Smith. After all, the easygoing park ranger is her complete opposite. Plus, she’s dating his best friend, who is a much better match…isn’t he? Something about kind, thoughtful Jamison is making Chloe’s season so much brighter. Could falling in love find a place on her Christmas to-do list?

My Thoughts: Heartfelt

Chloe and Jamison's friends-to-more-than-friends relationship story is beautiful and heartfelt. Their relationship had its pluses, which included their already established friendship, trust, and companionship. However, it also had its bumps in the road revolving around family, new discoveries, and a love triangle. Actually, it has two love triangles. One is expected. However, the other is a very different type. I hadn't thought of it, but once it came to light, it made perfect sense and added a new element to the story, which helped me understand the character's struggle and, in turn, added another dimension to Chloe and Jamison's relationship.

Following Chloe and Jamison's changing relationship was touching and made for such an enjoyable story. The sense of community and family bonds added special touches to their story, as did a pair of teenagers going through teenage issues. The author's descriptive writing of their angst and their transition to pre-adult life added even more realism, which also impacted Chloe and Jamison. All of these elements were woven together flawlessly, making the result a wonderfully touching and heartfelt story.

I was provided with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and voluntary.

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About the Author: Shelley Shepard Gray

Shelley Shepard Gray is a NYT and USA Today bestselling author. She's published over a hundred novels and has over a million books in print. She currently lives in northern Ohio and writes full time.

Shelley lives just an hour from Holmes County, where many of her Amish-themed novels are set. She currently writes contemporary romance and Amish fiction for a variety of publishers. When not spending time with her family or writing, she can usually be found walking her two dachshunds on one of the many trails in the Cleveland area.

She also bakes a lot, loves coconut cream pie, and will hardly ever pull weeds, mow the yard, or drive in the snow.

Shelley also spends a lot of time on line! Please visit her website, www.shelleyshepardgray.com to find out her latest news or to sign up for her newsletter. Shelley can also be found on FaceBook, Instagram @shelley.s.gray, or on Twitter @ShelleySGray.

  

Out of Time ( Book #3): A Clean Romantic Suspense Thriller Set in a Shadowy Mysterious by Irene Hannon

Book Details: 

Title: Out of Time

Series: Undaunted Courage Book 3

Author: Irene Hannon

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: October 7, 2025

Pages: 365  

Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance

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Book Description:

A century-old mystery, a hidden treasure, and an isolated estate where danger lurks in every shadow.

For historical anthropologist Cara Tucker, the chance to spend a sabbatical semester on a remote country estate--with full access to its vast library and century-old journals--is a dream come true . . . until a series of strange incidents begins to turn her dream into a nightmare. Someone, it seems, does not want anyone diving into the past and unearthing old ghosts.

Sheriff Brad Adams has seen his share of suspicious activities during his law enforcement career, but what's happening at the isolated estate is out-of-pattern in his quiet, rural Missouri county. Beset by danger, Cara and Brad work together to try to untangle the clues.

But when the peril turns lethal, the situation takes on a new urgency, and their mission is clear: Find out who is behind the string of menacing incidents before the perpetrator strikes another deadly blow.  

My Thoughts: Riveting

This romantic suspense is absolutely riveting! I couldn't turn the pages fast enough as I wanted and needed to know all of the secrets and who done it. 

I was also very intrigued by the history and the language that I'd never heard of. Cara's issue was also very intriguing, because I had very little knowledge of it. Both topics were flawlessly woven into the story, and they showcased the author's research on them, which significantly enhanced the story's realism.

Along with the suspense and new information are some wonderful friendships and relationships that develop, which include romance. The romance does not outdo the mystery but adds a wonderful touch to the story. It also helped me connect more to Cara and Brad and the difficulties they had to overcome. 

This is a real page-turner of a story. If you enjoy romantic suspense stories, I suggest you add this one to your to-be-read list. 

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and voluntary.

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About the Author:  Irene Hannon

Irene Hannon is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than 65 contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. In addition to her many other honors, she is a three-time winner of the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America. She is also a member of RWA's elite Hall of Fame and has received a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews for her entire body of work. Millions of her books have been sold worldwide, and her novels have been translated into multiple languages.

  

The Christmas House by Beverly Lewis

Book Details: 

Title: The Christmas House 

Author: Beverly Lewis

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Release Date: September 2, 2025

Pages: 146 

Genre: Amish Romance

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Book Description:

With the holidays approaching, Liz Lantz is dedicated to using her Hickory Hollow buggy tour business to share God's love with the Englisher tourists who visit her Lancaster County community. But when her father and brother are called away for a while, Dat finds a young Amishman to assist her on the tours in her brother's place, much to Liz's dismay. Regardless, the popularity of her Christmas House Buggy Tour means she could use the help, so as the countdown to Christmas begins, she works alongside Matthew Yoder, who quickly takes a genuine interest in the tour customers--and Liz.

As an Englisher family in Hickory Hollow expresses their festive spirit with a lavishly decorated house for the second year running, Liz's Amish community becomes increasingly concerned about attracting unwanted traffic and attention, and Liz wonders if there is any way to bridge the gap to help the new neighbors feel welcome. At the same time, she grapples with her growing feelings for Matt, whose position with her is only temporary. Can she find a way to bring harmony to Hickory Hollow in time for Christmas?

Beverly Lewis's homespun Amish romance will draw in readers who love family, small towns, and Christmas festivities. This charming holiday novella brings cheer and faith for the winter season.

My Thoughts: Heartfelt

Liz and Matthew get thrown together when a family situation causes her to need a new helper for her buggy tour business. At first, Liz doesn't know what to expect and isn't sure that Matthew is a good fit. However, as he rises to the occasion, Liz's reservations get replaced with different feelings about Matthew. And while the addition of Matthew doesn't affect the buggy tours, a new addition to the community does. 

This beautiful and heartwarming story of romance is accompanied by lessons on following God's example of love, especially when we have different views on things, and how that impacts our treatment of each other. It makes for a very beautiful and heartfelt story. 

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and voluntary.

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About the Author:  Beverly Lewis 

Beverly Marie Jones (Lewis) was born in the heart of Amish country—Lancaster, Pennsylvania. At the tender age of nine, she began writing short stories and poetry. Prior to that, she made up lyrics to the "little fingers" piano pieces she learned, at the age of five.

"My mother saved everything I wrote, even the stories I dreamed up during my grade school years," Beverly says. One such tale is semi-autobiographical, about a young girl whose parents can no longer afford to give her piano lessons. The manuscript was 77 pages long and titled "She Shall Have Music," penned under the shade of a lone willow tree. "Reading, writing, and playing piano have been top three on my list of favorite things," she says.

Not until her own children were well into middle school did Beverly seek to publish her work, first in magazines such as Highlights for Children, Dolphin Log, and Guideposts for Kids. Her first book followed in 1993—Mountain Bikes and Garbanzo Beans—presently retitled Big Bad Beans (book #22 in the popular Cul-de-Sac Kids series of chapter books—see list of Bev's children's books).

His Alaskan Christmas: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (A Swan Falls, Alaska Novel Book 2) by Beth Carpenter

Book Details: 

Title: His Alaskan Christmas

Series: Swan Falls, Alaska Falls Book 2

Author: Beth Carpenter

Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming

Release Date: September 30, 2025

Pages:  336 

Genre: Clean & Wholesome Romance

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Book Description:

An instant family

Is a gift he never expected!

The tiny town of Swan Falls, Alaska, has everything engineer Emily Cooper needs—except a nanny for the holidays. But her Christmas wish could be granted in the most unexpected way! Grounded as he waits for corrective eye surgery, pilot Nick Bernardi needs a place to stay. And helping his best friend’s widow with her two kids is an easy yes. But it’s not long before the dedicated bachelor starts to feel more than he should…especially considering he’s moving far away to Hawaii. Could falling in love change his flight plan?

My Thoughts: Remarkable

I never know what to expect from an author who is new to me, but I always have high hopes. In this case, my high hopes were met and then some. 

First off is the setting, which is a key factor in this story. Beth Carpenter's descriptive writing helped me picture and connect with Swan Falls and the people who live there, making the story feel real.

Second are the characters and their relationships. Emily's relationships with her children, mother-in-law, and Nick, as well as Nick's relationships with Emily, her children, and her mother-in-law, were key elements in Emily and Nick's story. I loved that Emily and Nick had shared a great relationship for so many years. It was solid and fit well into their new way of seeing each other, as did Nick's relationship with Lyla and Max. The progression, development, and pacing of their relationship were perfect. Nothing was rushed, which made it feel incredibly realistic and believable. 

Emily and Nick's story is a heartfelt journey of love, second chances, and stepping outside one's comfort zone. Some of it almost brought me to tears, while other parts had me laughing out loud. The realism throughout these elements added an extra special touch, making this remarkable story one that should not be overlooked.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and voluntary.

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About the Author:  Beth Carpenter

Beth Carpenter's window view alternates between mountains in Alaska and canyon walls in Arizona. She believes that life is brighter in the company of a dog, that love and laughter are inseparable, and that there is no such thing as “too many books.

 

The Christmas Playbook by Lisa Carter

Book Details: 

Title: The Christmas Playbook

Author: Lisa Carter

Publisher: Love Inspired

Release Date: November 25, 2025

Pages: 208  

Genre: Sports Romance/Religious Romance

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Book Description:

When the goal is love
it’s time to break the rules…

When her football coach father has a sudden heart attack, Maddie Lovett finds help from an unlikely source: her high school crush, Tanner Price. Back in town to care for his mother, former star athlete Tanner agrees to step in temporarily. As he leads the team to the state championships, Maddie’s support helps him see her as more than just the coach’s daughter. But when a family crisis occurs, Tanner knows his time in Truelove is limited. With his Christmas departure quickly approaching, can Maddie convince him to stay...for more than just football?

My Thoughts: Touching Story

This is a wonderfully touching story that had me on a bit of an emotional roller coaster, where I was smiling one minute and holding back tears the next. 

Although Maddie and Tanner have a history, their reconnection and the pacing of the development of their relationship were perfect. Blended into the romance are faith and some realistic situations that were dealt with. There is also a lesson on how great an impact our caring and attention can have on others. 

For me, an added plus came from the conversations among the characters. They had me pausing to reflect and take to heart the message their words carried. These elements added even more to this beautiful story. It is definitely one that should be added to your must-read list. 

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and voluntary.

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About the Author: Lisa Carter

Writer. Book Lover. Avid Gardener. World Traveler.

Lisa Carter is the Publishers Weekly bestselling and award-winning author of more than thirty books. She writes the contemporary Truelove Matchmaker romance series with Love Inspired. She also writes romantic suspense—best described as “Sweet Tea with a Slice of Murder.” When not hard at work on her next fictional adventure, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family. A native North Carolinian, she has strong opinions on barbecue and ACC basketball.