Summer reads! Novels to enjoy at home or on the go!


 I hope you're having one fantastic summer! The featured books are by some very talented authors with whom I recently did a fun giveaway promotion. It was too good to not share with you. 





Love in Disguise by Penny Zeller

 

Who knew concealing one’s true identity could be so disastrous?

Who knew asserting one’s independence would cause such embarrassment? If only Almira “Emilie” Crawford Wheeler hadn’t insisted upon carrying her own stack of parcels, she wouldn’t have landed in an unladylike heap on the boardwalk. And what about the half-truth she told the handsome stranger who came to her aid? The stranger she never expected to see again?

Thad Alexander Evanson should have been paying closer attention to the boardwalk, rather than the newfangled automobile motoring down the street. Had he been more astute, a collision with the beautiful parcel-laden stranger might never have happened. And if it never had happened, he wouldn’t have told a partial-truth he figured wouldn’t matter.

Before long, Emilie and Thad are arranging to meet for a noonday meal each weekend in Missoula under the guise of different names. But what happens when their true identities are revealed? When half-truths are exposed? Could God have a plan even in the midst of a tangled web of lies?

 

#Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/Love-Disguise-Penny-Zeller-ebook/dp/B09PFDCPNS/




Storm & Spire Book 1 Magnify by Stefanie Lozinski

The dragons have fled the skies.

A noble House is clinging to life.

The God of gods is rising.


As the Envoy of the Four Kingdoms, Wes has had his purpose decided since birth: sacrifice the treasures of the people to the dragon gods, and they will keep Kaveryth safe.

For five years, he’s been forced to watch his Kingdom fall into ruin while carrying an unbearable grief of his own. The Elders insist that they must continue to be faithful to the Dracodei, but Wes is beginning to doubt that their protectors are holding up their end of the bargain.

Despite his misgivings, he continues to fulfill his duty—until he meets a misunderstood dragon who offers him a choice for the first time in his life.

Will he have the courage to make the sacrifice that truly matters?

Storm & Spire is a young adult Christian fantasy series, perfect for readers who enjoy fast-paced storytelling, fantastical lands, and devious dragons.

#Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/Magnify-Storm-Spire-Book-1-ebook/dp/B09ZLMK4R1/







Deceived The Deception Trilogy Book 1 by Madisyn Carlin

In a land built upon lies and deception, uncovering the truth can be deadly.

Therese Westa is sick of death, but taking lives is what provides for her younger sisters. When a client approaches her with an unusual request, Therese takes the job offer, which includes the condition of “no questions asked”. As Therese uncovers the reason for the request, she is faced with a choice: kill an innocent man or save her sisters.

Therese’s hesitation to carry out the assassination thrusts her into the aftermath of a dangerous chain of events. Caught between security and truth, Therese must choose where her loyalties lie, for the answer will determine who survives.

 

#Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/DECEIVED-Deception-Trilogy-Book-1-ebook/dp/B09RG325FV/

 




Nadia’s Hope by Lisa Buffaloe

The Nightmares continue. Memories won't heal. Nadia must make a choice.

Nadia Minsky fled Israel to escape her past, but she can't outrun her nightmares. The throbbing scars along her hip and stomach are cruel reminders of shattered dreams. Even though surgeons mended her body, her spirit still bleeds. Friends claim only God can heal her. For Nadia, trusting a God who allowed her to suffer is inconceivable.

Can close friends, a wild roommate, and a handsome medical student help Nadia learn to trust? Or will her past forever cripple her future?

 

#Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/Nadias-Hope-Lisa-Buffaloe/dp/0985929537/





A Heart to Cherish by Judith McNees

 

Everyone leaves…including God.

That’s how Julia Price feels after years of being passed over in foster homes. All she has ever wanted is a family, but when she finds herself pregnant and homeless, her dreams seem further away than ever.

Strait-laced good guy Alex Morgan has waited his entire life for the woman God has prepared for him. When he makes it his mission to help Julia, he wonders whether she could be that woman. But why would God lead him to a pregnant non-believer?

As Julia struggles with issues of self-worth and trust, can she open her heart to both God and Alex? And can Alex trust their relationship to the One who holds Julia in His hand?

 

#Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Cherish-Tranquil-Shores-Romance-ebook/dp/B09SVZZ1HZ/





Midnight Will Come by Kristina Hall

 

She can't escape the past …

Mellie Rivers's job as a nurse allows her to help those the dystopian government has deemed unworthy of medical care. The threats she's been receiving are a small price to pay. Besides, she has the help of her new neighbor—German missionary and powerlifter Friedrich Wolf.

Friedrich didn't expect to be drawn into protecting Mellie, but now he's getting all too close to her—and to the danger threatening her life.

When the threats turn to something more, Friedrich and Mellie face a danger neither of them could've imagined, and they'll have to find a way to escape a situation that has no escape.

Because midnight has come.

 

#Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Will-Come-Kentucky-Book-ebook/dp/B0B57BP1RK/






Broken Crown Chronicles of Elyndia Book Two by Olive M. Creed

 

Nobody is safe forever.

The last thing Torrin wants is to ask pirates. But when tragedy strikes the Anathemans, he has no choice but to go to the people who are more likely to kill him than help.

Cyprian struggles to balance being a Shadow for one king, and a spy for another. He doesn’t know how long he can keep up the facade. One thing is clear, though: he can’t slip up.

 

#Amazon-https://amzn.to/3IQw4RV





Anchored Hearts Surrendering Hearts #1 by Julie Arduini

Can two go-getters surrender their need to control and find a happily-ever-after?

Jordyn Bell Hart succeeds in everything she does. Her promotion to morning show co-anchor blossoms her career in the same way her mother’s work had. Jordyn keeps tabs on her family and enjoys helping them grow. When life around her starts to change, can she surrender her desire to control?

Spencer Collins knows how to balance a busy life. He has his work as a reporter, his time caregiving for his grieving father, and looking out for his little brother. When he learns he’s the new co-anchor of a morning show with Jordyn Hart, can he handle working with a celebrity who brings a lot of challenges to life on and off the set?

 

#Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/Anchored-Hearts-Surrendering-Book-ebook/dp/B09XH1KVXD/



Home Where She Belongs by Penny Frost McGinnis

Tired of being a pawn for her father and an emotional punching bag for her ex-boyfriend, Sadie Stewart runs away. She leaves behind a lucrative job, at her father's financial company, and narcissistic, abusive ex-boyfriend, Bryce Shaw. Her heart longs for a peaceful, simple life on beloved Abbott Island in Lake Erie, Ohio where she spent magical summers with grandparents she adored.

On the island, Sadie takes over her grandparents' small island home and her gram's rental cottages. With a fresh start on the island, she tries to push the past behind and dig in to make the rental business thrive. As Sadie and her dog, settle into her new home, her thoughts wander to Joel Grayson, her teen crush. As soon as he crosses her mind, she dashes the thought away. Not ready to share her heart with anyone, she pushes herself to finish her tasks.

Joel Grayson left the island long enough to train at the Police Academy. The folks in the community trust him, even with his failures. Before Sadie's grandpa died, Joel had promised him he'd look after their cottages, with a secret hope Sadie might return. When he's on patrol and finds a woman on his friend's property, he bristles until he realizes his dream girl has come home.

Sadie recognizes Joel and immediately guards her heart. Her experience with Bryce left her untrusting and hesitant. Even handsome and kind Joel won't tempt her to open her heart.

When someone is set on sabotaging Sadie's future, she seeks Joel's help. As they are drawn together, Joel wants to protect Sadie as a police officer and a friend. Sadie begins to trust Joel and allows the wall around her heart to crumble, just a little. As Joel tries to find the person behind the menacing, Sadie fights to build her rental business and latch on to the peace she longs for.

Even as Joel and Sadie grow closer, a dark cloud hangs over them. Ugly graffiti, a fire, and threats cause Sadie grief. She wants to believe in God, the way her grandparents did and longs for the peace that passes understanding, but her heart hesitates to trust anyone.

Joel needs to place his past behind him and allow God to work in his heart. In his attempts to protect Sadie, he falls for her all over again, even though she keeps her distance.

Will Joel and Sadie overcome their fear and lack of trust? When they discover who is sabotaging Sadie's future, can they stop them? Will two broken people find their path to love?

 

Home Where She Belongs is a romance with a dash of mystery and the promise of hope, as Joel and Sadie discover what it means to trust in the God who loves them.

#Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/Where-Belongs-Penny-Frost-McGinnis/dp/195583816X/





A Promise for Faith Briar Creek Love Book One by Stacy T. Simmons

Secrets have the power to ruin lives. Faith and love have the power to disarm those secrets.

Failure isn’t an option for Faith Fuller, she wants to prove to herself and her very successful parents she can stand on her own, even if it means accepting a job offer from someone she wanted to forget. To add to the problem, that job means facing her biggest fear.
 
Caleb Gaines is looking for a manager for his coffee shop. He’s in over his head running his successful river outfitters business and being a single dad to a preschooler. But the perfect candidate wants nothing to do with him. Risk-taker Caleb is up for  a challenge and wants to convince Faith to help him.

If neither one relies on faith and learns to trust, any chance at love will be washed downstream.

An out-of-work chef and successful river outfitter are both hiding secret tragedies. How much faith will it take to learn to trust in each other, overcome obstacles, and find love?

 

 

#Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Faith-Briar-Creek-Love-ebook/dp/B09B48Q4CZ/



Comments

  1. Thank you so much, Stacy, for including "Love in Disguise" in this group of amazing books!

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  2. Hi, Penny, You are so welcome! Happy to do so. Take care. Stacy

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  3. Thank you so much Stacy. You are so kind to post all of the books and include Home Where She Belongs.

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    1. You're welcome, Penny. I was happy to do it for everyone. Have a blessed night. : )

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  4. Thank you so much for sharing all of these books :D I had so much fun with the giveaway

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    1. Hi, Stefanie, You're welcome. It was a great giveaway. Have a wonderful weekend, and happy writing. : ) Stacy

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    2. It was indeed happy this week, I FINISHED BOOK 2! WOOT!!!

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    3. Yay!! Congratulations, Stefanie!!!

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  5. Stacy, what a beautiful post! Thank you so much for including Anchored Hearts. Blessings to you and your writing.

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    1. Hi, Julie, Thank you. I was happy to include your novel. I wish you all the best with your writing. Blessings!✍️

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  6. Thank you so much for including Nadia's Hope in your wonderful post!

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    1. Hello, Lisa! You're welcome, so happy to include your novel in the post. Have a great week, happy writing!

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