StoryChats @ InspyRomance

K. Leah joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about Christian new adult and college age romance novels!

Books discussed include:

Holding Onto Someday by K. Leah

Taking a Chance on the Heartbreaker by Liwen Y Ho

It Will Be Forever by Jennifer Rodewald

A Work in Progress by Staci Stallings

What Could Be by Jaycee Weaver

Upon a Midnight Snow by Tari Faris

One She Never Expected by K. Leah

Where the Heart Is by K. Leah

A Painted Summer by Amy Matayo

Tackling the Fields by Janet W. Ferguson

Come With Me by Hannah Jo Abbott

Find Kendra (K. Leah) at https://kleahbooks.wordpress.com/

Deb Kastner joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about contractors (tradies!) as main characters. Because who doesn't love a guy (or gal!) in a tool belt?

 

Books discussed include:

The Construction of Cheer by Liz Isaacson

All of You Always (Walker Beach book 2) by Lindsay Harrel

All Arranged by Meredith Resce

A Honey of a Christmas by Jessica Patch

Wishes on Wildflowers by Valerie Comer

A Heart Restored by Elizabeth Maddrey

Love Me by Alexa Verde

Hold Me by Alexa Verde

A Date for Daisy by Tara Grace Ericson

Opening Her Heart by Deb Kastner

Dandelions for Dinner by Valerie Comer

My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade

Harvest of Love by Valerie Comer

Find Deb at http://www.debkastnerbooks.com

Start the New Year off with Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they talk about how they use Goodreads as readers and various reading challenges.

We'd love to hear from you! How do you use Goodreads? Are there reading challenges you love? Fill us in on the details!

Laurie Larsen joins Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth to talk about books with fitness oriented main characters.

Books discussed include:

Capsized by Laurie Larsen

Spring Splash by Denise Weimar

Dream with Me by Hannah Jo Abbott

Unexpected Family by Jill Kemerer

The Joy of Falling by Lindsay Harrel

The Guy I'm Not Dating by Trish Perry

Not Until Someday by Valerie Bodden

Marrying Emma by Melanie Snitker

Beyond the Waves by Lynnette Bonner

We'd love to know what you think! Did we miss any books you love?

Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth discuss three Christmas romances they go back to year after year: A (kinda) Country Christmas by Krista Phillips, Nowhere for Christmas by Heather Gray, Poles Apart by Marion Ueckermann

Join Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they talk about books with fantastic supporting cast friend groups that make books (and series) even more special.

Books mentioned include:

The Last Summer by Brandy Bruce

A Splash of Substance by Elizabeth Maddrey

Raspberries & Vinegar by Valerie Comer

Spring Splash by Denise Weimer

Savannah Sweethearts Series by Jan Thompson

An Alaska Romance Series by Evangeline Kelly

The Blackwater Ranch Series by Mandi Blake

Sandover Beach Series by Emma St. Clair

The Bloom Sisters Series by Tara Grace Ericson

Restoring Heritage Series by Tari Farris

Hope Springs Series by Valerie Bodden

San Diego Marines by Jess Mastorakos

Sacred Bond Series by Lee Tobin McClain

Seven Brides Seven Brothers Series by Belle Calhoune

Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they discuss winter vacation themed contemporary Christian romance - a surprisingly challenging topic no one is owning having chosen! 

 

Books discussed include:

Stranded With the Hero by Hannah Jo Abbott

Forgiven by the Hero by Tara Grace Ericson

Forget Paris by Autumn Macarthur

The 5-Oh! by Sandra D. Bricker

A Cross Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh

A Love Song for Kayla by Kimberly Rose Johnson

Not Until This Moment by Valerie Bodden

Nowhere for Christmas by Heather Gray

Christmas at Gate 18 by Amy Matayo

I Still Do by Melanie Snitker

Let us know what we missed!

Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth chat about musicians as main characters in Christian romance. We'd love to know what books we missed and what you think the allure of main character musicians is!

 

Books discussed include:

Then There Was You by Kara Isaac

His Longing Heart by Jan Thompson (previously titled Share with Me)

The Last Shot by Amy Matayo (not CCR)

The Trouble with Love by Toni Shiloh

The Harmony of Love by Kimberly Rae Jordan

When You Look at Me by Pepper Basham

A Love Song for Kayla by Kimberly Rose Johnson

Since You've Been Gone by Tari Faris

Luna Rosa by Elizabeth Maddrey

After the Rain by Brandy Bruce

Butterflies on Breezes by Valerie Comer

The KWESTT Series by Clari Dees (book 1 Some Enchanted Evening)

Kinsale Kisses by Elizabeth Maddrey

Come to Me Alive by Leah Atwood

Hallee Bridgeman's Song of Suspense series

Tate by Susan May Warren (romantic suspense)

Teresa Tysinger returns to chat with Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth about fall (and fall themed/Thanksgiving/harvest) romance! Let us know what books we missed in the comments (or tell us what you love about fall romance.)

 

Books discussed include:

A Twist of Faith by Pepper Basham

Team Bride by Valerie Comer

It Will Be Forever by Jennifer Rodewald

An Informal Date by Heather Gray

Buying Love by Toni Shiloh

Blizzard in the Bluegrass by Hallee Bridgeman

Unexpected Family by Jill Kemerer

A (Sorta) Southern Serenade by Krista Phillips

Suddenly Forever by Teresa Tysinger

Autumn by the Sea by Melissa Tagg

My Beastly Billionaire by Jackie Castle

Pathway to Peace by Elizabeth Maddrey

Find Teresa at http://www.TeresaTysinger.com

Carolyn Miller joins Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth to talk about sports romance! Are you a sports fan? Sports romance fan? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

 

Books discussed include:

My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade

The Breakup Project by Carolyn Miller

Homestands by Sally Bradley

Kept by Sally Bradley

The Playboy Patriot by Evangeline Kelly

Falling for Maddie Grace by Meredith Resce

If For Any Reason by Courtney Walsh

Covering Home by Heidi McCahan

Defending My Heart by Lorana Hoopes

Carolyn's books that she didn't get to:

A Season to Dance (ballet) Patricia Beal

Falling for You (football) Becky Wade

When I Fall in Love (hockey) Susan May Warren

Winning Amber (NFL) Louise M Gouge

Crossing Centre Ice (hockey) Kimberley Rae Jordan

Find Carolyn at https://www.carolynmillerauthor.com/