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Thursday, June 19, 2025

iRead Book Tours Blog Tour: The Price of Truth by Michele Clarizio

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Book Title:  THE PRICE OF TRUTH by Michele Clarizio
Category: YA Adult Fiction (18 +), 397 pages
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Romance
Publisher:  Michele Clarizio
Release date:  June 18, 2025
Content Rating: PG-13 + M: Language, implied rape scene, kidnapping, violence and a character's dad committed suicide, but it's only reference since it happened in the past.

Seventeen-year-old Karis Russo is no stranger to pain. Still reeling from her father’s death, she’s weighted down by grief she can’t seem to outrun. But nothing prepares her for the night that upends her life once again.

After attending the grand opening of The Aragon Luxury Resort and Spa, Karis wakes up bloody and bruised with no memory of what happened. Determined to find the truth, she embarks on a relentless quest for answers.

Her investigation takes a surprising turn when she learns Mason Whitman, practically Duncan High “royalty”, has harbored a crush on her for years. His charm and their undeniable chemistry throw her into a tailspin. Caught between piecing together the night she lost and embracing the possibility of love she never saw coming, Karis convinces herself she can juggle both worlds.

But the deeper she digs into the mystery of that fateful night, the darker the truth becomes. As shocking betrayals surface and long-buried secrets claw their way to the light, Karis realizes the price of truth may cost more than she’s willing to pay.

WOW, The Price of Truth by Michele Clarizio, is an intriguing and wonderfully written storyline. I was drawn into the book from the beginning and it kept getting more mysterious and enlightening as I continued to read. The author has a very distinct writing style that really brings the story to life and has the reader intensely wondering what comes next in the story. The characters in the book have struggles and a past that they would not want to go through again, and the book gets to the heart of the story really quickly. The book covers some sensitive topics, but the author writes them into the book with care. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Young Adult Mystery and Romance. GREAT BOOK!

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The Price of Truth is Michele Clarizio’s first book in the Chasing Peace series. Michele is a near-native of Denver, Colorado, where she’s fortunate to have her adult children, Mackenzie and Matthew, nearby.

For more information and to stay informed about the next Chasing Peace novel, please visit MicheleClarizio.com and be sure to join her email list.

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JustRead Tours Blog Tour: The Final Word by Laura Thomas

The Final Word JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Final Word by Laura Thomas, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: The Final Word
Series: Bite of Betrayal #2
Author: Laura Thomas
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
Release Date: June 5, 2025
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

When aspiring author Sophie Brooks chooses to trade a vibrant Paris life for the tranquility of a quaint English village, she imagines her final days in the City of Lights will be magical. Sophie doesn’t anticipate a chilling encounter with an old flame—nor does she plan to find a new love on her very last night.

Miles Morgan’s life has been defined as a successful opera singer-until now. His chance encounter with Sophie in Paris ignites renewed hope … if he can figure out his next chapter and if she can accept what his future may hold.

In the heart of the English countryside, Sophie and Miles’ fairy tale romance turns into a noxious nightmare as the darkness of Sophie’s past—and her volatile ex—catch up with her. Both Sophie and Miles must surrender everything to the One they thought had betrayed them as they lean into love and fight for their lives.

Christian Suspense Romance has become a favorite genre of mine to read. The Final Word by Laura Thomas is Book 2 in the Bites of Betrayal series. I was excited to learn that this book was released, as I had read Book 1 in the series.

I have to say this storyline starts out sweet and dreamy. The main characters in this book are Sophie Brooks and Miles Morgan. Sophie has enjoyed living in Paris but is about to embark on a move to England. The twists and turns begin at the start of the story, with Sophie meeting an Opera Singer the night before her move. Miles and Sophie connect right away.. Troy, her ex-boyfriend also runs into Sophie in Paris. Miles decision to follow Sophie to England was so heartfelt and could be life changing. Troy begins to make trouble in England, after following Sophie there also. I really LOVE that Miles and Sophie are determined to set their future in God's hand and not allow Troy and Evil to destroy them. The author handles the topic of Abuse(from Troy) with sensitivity. I truly enjoyed the "LOVE at First Sight" for Sophie and Miiles. The book is filled with Mystery, Suspense, Romance and Faith. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Mystery Romance. AMAZING BOOK!

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A published, award-winning Christian author, Laura Thomas writes heartwarming encouragement for your soul—especially in her numerous romantic suspense novels, Christmas novellas, teen fiction and children’s books, as well as her non-fiction writing.

Laura is a hope*writers certified writing coach, a book-loving chocoholic mom and nanny, and is married to her high school sweetheart. Originally from the UK, they now live the empty nest life in Kelowna, British Columbia, with their French bulldog!

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

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card plus an ebook of CAPTURED IN FRAME!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 18, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 25, 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/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: The Ties that Loose by Felicia Ferguson

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Ties That Loose by Felicia Ferguson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: The Ties That Loose
Author: Felicia Ferguson
Publisher: Salt & Light Publishing
Release Date: May 23, 2025
Genre: military romantic suspense / women's fiction

Can you really trust God when life plummets out of your control?

While clearing out her mother’s estate, Dani Robicheau Kirkland makes a shocking discovery: a box containing pieces of her parents’ life hidden away after her father was declared Killed in Action in the Vietnam War. Inside she finds her mother had once clung to faith and the desperate certainty her husband was alive before she spiraled into the devastated alcoholic Dani has known.

Dani’s F-15 pilot husband, Chris, chafes under his father’s expectations to live up to his granddad’s legacy as WWII pilot. While the Bosnian War rages, Chris is tasked with a clandestine mission: flying an unsanctioned diplomat into Bosnia. But when his plane goes down due to a bird strike, Chris is trapped behind enemy lines with little hope of rescue.

Dani is terrified she’ll nosedive like her mother did, but still clings to hope and a certainty that Chris remains alive despite the Air Force’s doubts. As she searches for a way to bring Chris home and he strives to stay alive, they each battle their family histories desperate to find God’s future for them both.

Family ties ensnare them. Can God loose their grip forever?

Christian Romantic Suspense novels are one of my favorite genres. The Ties that Loose by Felicia Ferguson is the latest book that I have read.

WOW, this storyline was very intriguing from the first pages. I started reading and could not stop. The main characters are Dani and Chris. Dani grew up with an Alcohlic mother and after her mother passed, she discovered why her mom was an Alcholic. She found letters and more from her parents life during the time her Dad served in the Vietnam War. Her father was MIA and her mom was certain one day he would be found alive. Dani is now living a similar situation with her husband, Chris. Chris, an F-15 Pilot, is now MIA after his plane was struck by a Bird, while transporting during the Bosnian War. How will Dani navigate the MIA trauma? Will Dani and Chris be reunited?

WOW, this storyline was very intriguing from the first pages. I started reading and could not stop. I really LOVE the Historical Facts that the Author details in this book. The book really shows how different the trauma of War is on different characters. I really LOVE that Dani handled the waiting much different then her mother did. The book is a definite page turner. Faith, Leaning on God during trying times, Romance, Military are all entailed in this storyline! I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who enjoys Christian Romance Suspense! AMAZING BOOK!

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub

Felicia Ferguson

Felicia Ferguson achieved master’s degrees in Healthcare Administration and Speech-Language Pathology, but has written since childhood and dreamed of authoring books that teach and inspire others. An award-winning fiction and non-fiction freelance writer, she has published several devotions and sweet romance short stories. Her passion, however, is writing women’s fiction and romantic suspense with strong female characters who work through their traumas and tragedies using biblical principles and counseling techniques.

As a child, Felicia lived in Kansas, Texas, and Louisiana before her family settled on a horse and cattle farm in Kentucky. As an adult, she lived in Tennessee for two years and later spent ten years in the Florida panhandle soaking up the sand and sun. But then God moved her once again. This time out of the South and into the mountains of Colorado. When she’s not glued to her laptop, Felicia enjoys hiking, Bible studies with friends, and looking forward to the next story.

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

(1) winner will receive a That's So 90s Trivia Game, in honor of the book being set in the 1990s!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 16, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 23, 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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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!

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub

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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.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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