Tuesday, June 17, 2025

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: The Dutch Muse by Heidi Eljarbo

The Dutch Muse JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Dutch Muse by Heidi Eljarbo, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: The Dutch Muse
Series: A Fabiola Bennett Mystery #4
Author: Heidi Eljarbo
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: June 17, 2025
Genre: Clean Historical Dual-Timeline Mystery with a touch of romance

A ruthless thief leaves a private Dutch gallery with a coveted seventeenth-century painting. The owner lies unconscious on the floor. Art historian Fabiola Bennett is on vacation in Holland and takes on the case.

Amsterdam, 1973. It’s late summer, and Fabiola and Pippa join their friend, Cary, for a few days of sightseeing, museums, and riding bikes around the beautiful city.

For the first time in her life, Fabiola feels a pang of jealousy, and rude comments from a gallerist make her doubt her own abilities.

Then, unexpectedly, Cary’s Dutch client, Lennard van de Hoek, is brutally struck down and a baroque portrait by Ferdinand Bol is stolen. Fabiola pushes aside her problems and jumps into danger without hesitation. The list of suspects is long, and with a cold-blooded criminal at large, they must constantly be on the alert.

Amsterdam, 1641

Ferdinand Bol has completed his five-year training with Master Rembrandt van Rijn and is ready to set up his own studio. The future looks bright, and Ferdinand sets a goal to become a widely sought-after and, hopefully, prosperous master portraitist.

Just when Ferdinand’s career starts to flourish—and patrons and customers discover his exceptional talent—one of his models confesses she’s in deep trouble, and he drops everything to help her.

This is a fast-paced and captivating who-done-it set in the Netherlands—the fourth installment and a spin-off from the Soli Hansen Mysteries. Perfect for fans of Kathleen McGurl, Louise Penny, Deborah Swift, Anna Lee Huber, Lucinda Riley, Sherry Thomas, Ellery Adams, and Jennifer S. Alderson.

Christian Historical Fiction is one of my favorite genres to read. The Dutch Muse by Heidi Eljarbo is Book 4 in the Fabiola Bennett Mystery series. I have been enjoying this series from the beginning and I have been anxiously awaiting this release.

WOW, this series always intrigues me and captures my attention. The setting is 1973 in Amsterdam and also 1641 in Amsterdam. Fabiola, Pippa, and Cary are on vacation in Amsterdam in 1973 and they enjoying their time doing different fun activities. Fabiola is having some jealousy about the Art Gallery. The Mystery begins when Cary's Dutch client, an Art Gallery owner, is struck and a famous painting has been stolen. The friends LOVE solving mysteries and immediately go into action and have a long list of Suspects. 1641 is when Artist, Ferdinand Bol, career took off and his works was outstanding then and very much wanted piece of Arts in 1973, thus why it was stolen. The bond between the friends is amazing and I really LOVE how they go through the lists of Suspects in this Mystery. I really LOVE how smoothly the Dual Timelines are similar to one another. The author really does a wonderful writing in telling the story of the history of Art and the History! The book is filled with Suspense, History, and Mystery. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Dual Timelines and Christian Historical Fiction. AMAZING and Mysterious BOOK!

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HEIDI ELJARBO grew up in a home full of books, artwork, and happy creativity. She is the author of historical novels filled with courage, hope, mystery, adventure, and sweet romance during challenging times. She’s been named a master of dual timelines and often writes about strong-willed women of past centuries.

After living in Canada, six US states, Japan, Switzerland, and Austria, Heidi now calls Norway home. She lives with her husband on a charming island and enjoys walking in any kind of weather, hugging her grandchildren, and has a passion for art and history.

Her family’s chosen retreat is a mountain cabin, where they hike in the summer and ski the vast white terrain during winter.

Heidi’s favorites are her family, God's beautiful nature, and the word whimsical.

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

(2) winners will each receive their choice of any one paperback from the Fabiola Bennett series plus a $20 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 17, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 24, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. No shipping restrictions. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Friday, June 13, 2025

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: The Puzzle Within by Gina Holder

The Puzzle Within JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Puzzle Within by Gina Holder, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: The Puzzle Within
Series: The Game Masters #1
Author: Gina Holder
Publisher: Scrivenings Press LLC
Release Date: June 3, 2025
Genre: Romantic Suspense

FBI agent Arizona Powers is haunted by nightmares—fragments of a childhood kidnapping no one believes ever happened. Still recovering from a nervous breakdown, she accepts a protection assignment for Bridgette Van Sloan, the strong-willed teenage daughter of a U.S. ambassador who's been receiving threats signed: Enigma.

Nick Trueheart, a former escape artist known as "Nick of Time" turned diplomatic risk analyst, is grieving the loss of his beloved wife—and obsessed with finding her killer. When assigned to Bridgette's security detail, his biggest concern isn't the threats—it's the unstable agent with a vendetta against kidnappers.

When Bridgette disappears from an escape room, Nick and Arizona become entangled in a high-stakes puzzlehunt and a race against time. They must confront their own failures and unravel the secrets hidden within themselves to rescue Bridgette … and survive a madman's twisted game. Because one thing becomes clear: Enigma’s real target is much bigger — and far more personal.

Christian Romantic Suspense novels are always very intriguing books to read. The Puzzle Within by Gina Holder is the most recent book that I have read. It is Book 1 in the The Game Masters series.

WOW, this storyline is extremely interesting. The 2 main characters of this book are Risk Analyst Nick Trueheart and FBI Agent Arizona Powers. They meet when they both are working to protect Bridgette Van Sloan, a teenager whose father has been receiving threats. The pair must work together to protect Bridgette, yet they both have things from their past that might hinder them from a successful protection team together. The storyline really gets interesting when they lose Bridgette in an Escape Room. Nick and Arizona spring into action to find her before the threats are put into action. The happenings between Nick and Arizona when they realize they could help one another overcome their past together and see a bit of a spark for each other, were just heartwaring. I am not a game person and have never been to an escape room, although those aspects of the storyline really kept me intrigued. The twists and turns in this story had me captivated and on the edge of my seat throughout the book. ! I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Romantic Suspense Novels. Wonderful BOOK!

Gina Holder

Gina Holder is a hybrid author and stay-at-home mom. She’s had an infatuation with books for as long as she can remember. She loves sharing uplifting messages from God’s Word and introducing readers to new and new-to-them authors on her blog. When she’s not writing, Gina enjoys playing the piano, cooking, reading, watching Hallmark mysteries, and solving “escape room” puzzles. She loves growing in her craft as an author. She published her debut novel in 2017. Gina lives in Wyoming with her husband and daughter.

Connect with Gina by visiting storiesbygina.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card, a signed paperback copy of The Puzzle Within, and a pair of wooden jigsaw puzzle earrings!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 10, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 17, 2025. Winner 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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Thursday, June 12, 2025

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: How to Kill a Giant by Carol Schlorff

How to Kill a Giant JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for How to Kill a Giant by Carol Schlorff, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: How to Kill a Giant
Series: How to Be a Hero #1
Author: Carol Schlorff
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing Inc
Release Date: June 11, 2023
Genre: Middle Grade Action and Adventure Fiction

He lost his courage. Will meeting a real superhero help him find it?

An awful summer ... Thirteen-year-old Hugo is miserable. His move to a small Pennsylvania town has brought him nothing but trouble. Ignored by his new classmates and a favorite target for the school bullies, Hugo lets fear rule his life. It's going to be a long summer.

An unexpected twist ... Hugo meets siblings Julia and Stefan, who are just as unhappy as he is. After finding a mysterious old Bible, all three are magically transported to ancient Israel, where they meet the young shepherd David, who suspects they're spies. The trio is caught up in a scary world where danger lurks on every side.

A terrifying adventure ... As Hugo and his friends navigate the perils of this strange and frightening land, Hugo must face his greatest fear—that he's a coward. His only hope of survival is to learn the secret of David's bravery, but will he do so in time to face his biggest test? Find out in this thrilling tale of courage, friendship, and faith.

How to Kill a Giant is a 2024 Christian Indie Awards Winner.

Middle School aged books are always an interesting genre. Encouraging this age group to read can sometimes be difficult. How to Kill a Giant by Carol Schlorff is the latest book in this genre that i have read.

The synopsis of this book really was appealing and the book did not disappoint. The main characters in this story are Hugo, Julia and Stefan. Hugo is the "new kid in town" and feeling lonely. Julia and Stefan(siblings) are visiting their Grandparents for the Summer in the town Hugo just moved to, a small town in Pennsylvania. Hugo is a target of bullies in his new town and fears that he will never have any friends. Julia and Stefan are not having a good time visiting the small town, then things change when they meet Hugo. The 3 become friends immediately and upon exploring they find an old Bible. The Bible takes them back to ancient Israel and they meet David, in the time of when he was young. The 3 friends are now in a time period of Biblical times and are take on challenges they would have never thought to be in. I really LOVE that Hugo learns to conquer his fears and be strong. The book has a STRONG message of God helping us through Fears of Life, being strong. Faith, Friendship and being filled with courage against the Battles of Life. The book is geared towards Middle School ages, but I feel Adults can also be encouraged by reading this book. I HIGHLY recommend this book. GREAT BOOK and message!

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Carol Schlorff’s passion is to write exciting stories that encourage, inspire, and boost the reader’s faith, possibly because she has always felt like an outsider. She was born in North Africa to American parents and grew up in France. At age 15, her family’s abrupt move to Philadelphia resulted in a rough transition to American life.

After graduating from Penn State, Carol joined the Army in search of adventure. She was stationed in exotic—for her—locations like California, Arizona, and Texas.

Since then, Carol has lived in Cracow, Poland, where she teaches English and organizes language camps. She also writes a blog on faith-related topics.

Carol enjoys caring for her cat, Tabasco, watching a good murder mystery, and getting nervous while watching NFL games. Connect with her on her blog and Facebook.

(2) winners will each receive a $30 Amazon gift card and a copy of How to Kill a Giant (winner's choice between paperback or kindle)!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 11, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 18, 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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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Saving the Mountain Man's Legacy by Misty M. Beller

Book: Saving the Mountain Man’s Legacy

Author: Misty M. Beller

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release date: April 18, 2025

In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, second chances…and a hidden fortune.

Sampson Coulter is determined to undo his disastrous mistake that is jeopardizing his family’s future. Now he’s deeply embedded in the corrupt mining empire of the ruthless Mick McPharland, and has earned the trust of Jedidiah, the brutal right-hand man. The threat reaches much farther than his own family, and he knows he must dismantle the operation from within…or die trying.

Grieving the loss of her mother, Jewel Hampton is shocked to discover a newborn baby on her doorstep. When she seeks help from her father, Jedidiah, she never imagines he’ll force her to marry Sampson Coulter, the kind man who only gave her a ride to town. Though her father has always been willing to pass her off, at least she has Sampson’s promise to protect her and the baby. It doesn’t hurt that he’s the most handsome man she’s ever seen.

Marrying Jedidiah’s daughter adds an impossible complication to Sampson’s mission. It seems he can’t have it all—redemption for himself, justice for the victims of the corruption, protection for the innocent…and a life with the woman and babe he’s coming to love.From a USA Today bestselling author comes the gripping series finale filled with high-stakes danger, a marriage of convenience, an instant family, and love that heals wounded hearts.

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Christian Historical Romance is one of my favorite Genres.. Misty M. Beller is my favorite author in this genre. Saving the Mountain's Man Legacy is the latest book in this genre that I have read. It is Book 8 in the Brothers of Sapphire Ranch series. I have enjoyed this series since the very first book!

I have been anxiously awaiting Sampson story. The 2 main characters of this book are Sampson Coulter and Grace Hampton. Sampson and Grace meet while Grace is on a journey to town to care for a baby that she found on her doorstep. Grace's father arranges a marriage between Sampson and Grace out of convenience to become a family and Sampson agrees to care for Grace and the Baby. The Marriage isn't easy at first as Sampson has some things he must overcome to be the Husband that Graces deserves. I so LOVE that Sampson and Grace begin to know one another within the Marriage and they become closer to one another. The book is about following God's plan, Family and a Growing LOVE. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Romance. I HIGHLY suggest reading the series in order and you will come to love the Coulter family as much as I have! I am sad that the series has come to an end. It truly has been one of the BEST series I have read ever, even beating out Childhood Series I have read. Misty M. Beller has written a WONDERFUL series once again! AMAZING BOOK!

Misty M. Beller is a USA Today bestselling author with over 1 million books sold. She writes romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God’s love.

Raised on a farm and surrounded by family, Misty developed her love for horses, history, and adventure. These days, her husband and children provide fresh adventure every day, keeping her both grounded and crazy.

Misty’s passion is to create inspiring Christian fiction infused with the grandeur of the mountains, writing historical romance that displays God’s abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters.

Sharing her stories with readers is a dream come true for Misty. She writes from her country home in South Carolina and escapes to the mountains any chance she gets.

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Hello Friends!

I’m BEYOND excited to share the finale of the Brothers of Sapphire Ranch series with you! This is Sampson’s story, the black sheep of the family. I thought it might be fun to give you a taste of one of my favorite scenes in the book:

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Sampson eyed the woman he’d been told to marry. “I’d feel better if you and Ruby weren’t at the mercy of your father. I’d rather give you my name and make sure you have a nice place to live—a safe place. I’ll make sure you want for nothing.” She studied him with furrowed brow. He let his eyes plead with her as he said this last part. “Please consider it. For Ruby’s sake, if nothing else.”

Her expression didn’t change, she simply…stared at him. What thoughts churned in that mind of hers? Did she believe him?

Or did she think he was on her father’s side, trying to manipulate her into giving him control?

Show her the truth, Lord.

At last, her mouth parted as she prepared to speak. Her voice came out hesitant. “Would you expect to…live with us? Like a real husband?”

He shook his head, fighting off the burn in his cheeks at what she really asked. “You can live wherever you like. My family has a ranch a day’s ride from here. You’re welcome to move in there. Or if you want to be on your own, near a town, we’ll find a place you like.” He forced himself to meet her gaze again. They had to be honest with each, and he couldn’t let embarrassment get in the way of anything she needed to ask. “I won’t expect anything from you. Nothing like in a usual marriage.”

Her shoulders sagged a little, as if in relief. But a small furrow remained between her brows. “Why are you doing this? Why would you willingly burden yourself with us?”

He let himself consider her question. Why did he want her to say yes so much? He didn’t owe her anything. She was the daughter of his enemy—kin to the man who stole a year’s worth of sapphires from his family.

But this woman was different. Nothing like Jedidiah. And for some reason, he craved to keep her safe. To protect her from the evil who’d sired her. She didn’t deserve to be at that man’s mercy. Nor did the sweet child.

Sampson could help her so easily. Not only did he have money from his share of the sapphires, which he’d saved for years, he also had his pay from McPharland.

He swallowed as he tried to put all this into words. “I can help you.” His voice graveled with how much he wanted to do that. And then he let himself say the real truth. “And maybe in helping you, I can make up for my own mistakes.”

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I pray you love Sampson and Grace’s story in Saving the Mountain Man’s Legacy!

Blessings!

Misty