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Why I Write Christian Romance by Kimberly Rose Johnson
A friend recently asked me why I write Christian romance. She was in the process of writing a blog post and asking the question to several writers in this genre. I thought you might be interested in my answer. This is exactly what I sent her. I write Christian romance because I love to read Christian romance. I was a reader long before I was a writer. In the beginning of my career I attempted to write a sweet romance and failed. I didn’t know how to take God out of the equation. I can’t imagine trying to face life’s trials without Him. Since that time, I’ve managed to write…
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A Christmas to Remember with Julie Arduini
Laugh, cry, and fall in love as you savor these brand-new Christmas romances from some of your favorite authors. Pair with a peppermint chai, hot chocolate, or your favorite wintry flavors, then snuggle down in front of the fireplace with a quilt over your lap… and maybe a purring cat! Eight authors have joined together in this Christian romance collection that will leave you celebrating the gift of Christmas. Today I am featuring one of the books in this collection which I also have a book in. 🙂 Restoring Christmas by Julie Arduini Filled with grief and regret, Holly Christmas returns to Geneseo Valley and the family business, The Christmas Mansion. Can…
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Falling for Grace with Janet W. Ferguson
Falling for Grace Grace Logan has taken a lot of tumbles in life, but she works hard to bounce right back. Dreams shattered and hope for reconciliation gone, Grace needs a place where she can pick herself up now that her ex is marrying her former best friend. Her boss’s beach house in Santa Rosa seems like the perfect getaway, but stumbling into the attractive-but-damaged handyman next door isn’t part of the plan. After losing his infant son—and his marriage—Seth Gibbs is left with smothering grief and guilt. Bad memories make it difficult to find a new normal, so he escapes to his family’s vacation home. Three years later, he’s…
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Finally Accepted with Toni Shilo
Finally Accepted There’s only one thing Chloe Smith has ever wanted: family. Yet the DNA results she’s received have thrown her life into a tailspin. Her utmost desire has ended up being the catalyst for shaking her faith. She doesn’t even know who she is anymore, and she’s certainly too messed up for her longtime crush to give her more than a second glance. Darryl Jones is struggling between his past and the grace God so freely offers. His sins feel too big for him to handle, let alone expect the woman of his dreams to accept. Chloe is the only woman he’s ever wanted and the one he…
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The Sleuth’s Miscalculation with Kimberly Rose Johnson
Although several of my books in the past have included mystery The Sleuth’s Miscalculation is my first official romantic mystery. Here’s a short excerpt from the book which released June 1st. “Nancy!” Her neighbor ran up the cobblestone steps, waving. “Help.” Anna Plum stopped on the top stair and bent at the waist, gasping for air. Her auburn hair fell loose around her face. “What’s wrong?” Her neighbor, a local high school English teacher looked ready to burst into tears. “Freddy ran off.” Anna’s voice caught. “If Ben sees my baby loose one more time, he’s going to cite me.” “Ben with Animal Control?” She nodded. Her eyes pleaded…
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Finding Love a Maple Run Novel with Toni Shilo
Delaney Jones has finally started to pick up the pieces of her shattered life after the death of her husband, Parker. Just as life enters a new normal, in walks Army soldier, Luke Robinson. Just when she makes the decision to trust him, life deals her a heavy blow. Sergeant First Class Luke Robinson can’t get over his part in the death of Delaney’s husband. In hopes to assuage his guilt, he offers to lend a hand. Only, he never counted on the feelings she evokes with just a smile. Will his secrets widen the gulf or will he finally find absolution? Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and…
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Where Hope Begins with Catherine West
Sometimes we’re allowed to glimpse the beauty within the brokenness . . . Savannah Barrington has always found solace at her parents’ lake house in the Berkshires, and it’s the place that she runs to when her husband of over twenty years leaves her. Though her world is shaken, and the future uncertain, she finds hope through an old woman’s wisdom, a little girl’s laughter, and a man who’s willing to risk his own heart to prove to Savannah that she is worthy of love. But soon, Savannah is given a challenge that she can’t run away from. Forgiving the unforgiveable. Amidst the ancient gardens and musty bookstores of…
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Spring Reads What’s on Your List?
I had intended to post new releases from ACFW writers this week, but I wasn’t sent the list in time. I thought instead it would be fun to find out what you are reading. I’ve recently started listening to audio books, and I even had one of my books made into an audio book. That was fun! If you want to take a listen here’s the link. If you missed the post last month, I announced the release of The Reluctant Groom. When everything goes wrong, can two friends discover true love? When Ray O’Brien’s world is turned upside down, Katie Fairchild wants to help, but the personal cost is…
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Happy Valentine’s Day Sale
Hi everyone, I hope you don’t mind an extra post this week. I wanted to let you know about a special sale I have on two of my books. Today only you can get both A Love Song for Kayla and An Encore for Estelle for only 99¢!
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An Encore for Estelle #NewRelease by Kimberly Rose Johnson
I’m super excited to be able to share my newest book, An Encore for Estelle, on release day. It’s not often the timing works out like this. Bonus–it’s still available at the pre-order discount of 99¢. This price will go up soon so act now. Also, the first book in the series, A Love Song for Kayla, is on sale this week for 99¢ as well. Here is the back cover blurb. The theater ties them together but a painful past could pull them apart. At a crossroads, former movie star Estelle Rogers, returns to the place that set her life on a new course. Although she expects a rough…