StoryChats @ InspyRomance

Lindi Peterson joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about single dad heroes.

Books mentioned include:

Single Dad Next Door series by Lindi Peterson

A Brother's Promise by Mindy Obenhaus

Hope for Family by Elizabeth Maddrey

Taking a Chance on the Enemy by Liwen Y. Ho

Keeping the Cowboy by Mandi Blake

Rooted in Love by Valerie Comer

The Little Black Wedding Dress by Lindi Peterson

Love & Other Mistakes by Jessica Kate

Spring Fever by Tara Grace Ericson

An Unlikely Proposal by Toni Shiloh

Love Me by Alexa Verde

Not Until Now by Valerie Bodden

Flavors of Forever by Valerie Comer

Find Lindi at http://www.lindipeterson.com

Join the conversations! What are your favorite single dad stories?

Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about mutli-author box sets of CCR novellas (usually -- sometimes they're longer.)

Books Mentioned:

His Perfect Catch by Narelle Atkins

Sweet Serenade by Valerie Comer

Once Upon a Summer by Jaycee Weaver, Toni Shiloh, Teresa Tysinger and others

Once Upon a Christmas by Jaycee Weaver, Toni Shiloh, Angela Ruth Strong, and others

Love's Treasure Collection by Elizabeth Maddrey, Valerie Comer, Valerie M. Bodden, Mandi Blake and others

Save the Date by Jan Thompson, Liwen Y. Ho, Jaycee Weaver and others

When Snowflakes Never Cease by Amanda Tru, Hallee Bridgeman, Alana Terry, Chautona Havig, and and Jaycee Weaver

A Tuscan Legacy Multi-Author Series

Treasure Harbor Multi-Author Series

Resort to Romance Multi-Author Series

We'd love to hear from you - let us know your thoughts on multi-author boxes!

Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth chat about including weddings in CCR. This can be the wedding of the couple that came together in the story, the wedding or a couple from a previous book in the series, or just something wedding-related that contributes to the plot (lots of options!)

Books mentioned:

Longing for Lily by Tara Grace Ericson

Snowy Summer by Patricia Weerakoon

Her Brother's Best Friend by Hannah Jo Abbott

Hope for Freedom by Elizabeth Maddrey

Hope for Family by Elizabeth Maddrey

Poppy's Proposal by Tara Grace Ericson

The Bridesmaid's Hero by Narelle Atkins

The Wedding Game by Amy Matayo

The Engagement Plot by Krista Phillips

Team Bride by Valerie Comer

New Hope Falls series by Kimberly Rae Jordan

Movies:

Runaway Bride

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Let us know what you think!

Join as as Toni Shiloh returns to talk with us about military heroes and heroines in CCR! What's your favorite part of a military main character?

Books mentioned include:

Finding Love by Toni ShilohA Match for the Marine by Jess MastorakosDesert Willow by Patricia BealeNot Until Christmas Morning by Valerie M. BoddenAt the Edge of a Dark Forest by Connie AlmonyJust a Kiss by Denise HunterEvah After by Rose DeeWhatever Happens Next by Jaycee WeaverAll of You by Sarah Monson

Movies:

Top GunAn Officer and a Gentleman

Find Toni at http://www.ToniShiloh.com

Join us as we chat with Janet W. Ferguson about using real settings in romance and some of the pros and cons of doing that as a writer and as readers. What's your favorite part of books that feature real settings?

Books mentioned include:

Finding Love in Eureka, California by Angela Ruth StrongFinding Love in Seaside, Oregon by Angela Ruth StrongStar Rising by Janet W. FergusonKinsale Kisses by Elizabeth MaddreyAll books by Heidi McCahanClose to You by Kara IsaacFinding Love in Friday Harbor, Washington by Annette IrbyIs it Any Wonder by Courtney WalshIf for Any Reasons by Courtney WalshMolly, Jocelyn, and Nicole by Sarah MonzonBooks by Marion Ueckermann (Orphaned Hearts, Poles Apart, etc.)

Find Janet at http://www.JanetFergusonAuthor.com

Join us as we chat with Hallee Bridgeman about single mom heroines in CCR! What do you love most about a single mom heroine?

Meant to be Mine by Becky WadeNot Until Christmas Morning by Valerie M. BoddenBlizard in the Bluegrass by Hallee BridgemanA Sudden Spark by Liwen Y. HoLoving in His Way by T.K. ChapinSaving Grace by Amy AnguishPinky Promise by Valerie ComerLow Country Hero by Lee Tobin McClainGive Me Another Chance Cowboy by Valerie Comer

Find Hallee Bridgeman at http://www.HalleeBridgeman.com

Join us as we talk about mental health issues in CCR (and in the Church, in general). What do you love to see when hard topics are covered?

Books discussed include:

A Handful of Hope by Elizabeth MaddreySong in the Dark by Jessica WhiteAnchor My Heart by Sara Beth WilliamsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. LoweLeaving Oxford by Janet W. FergusonHope Harbor Series by Irene HannonCan't Help Falling by Kara Isaac

Find Jaycee Weaver at https://jayceeweaver.com/

We're talking about the spiritual thread that makes Christian romance unique!

Books Mentioned:

Sugar Creek Gang

Finally Accepted by Toni Shiloh

Hope for Freedom by Elizabeth Maddrey

Sapphire Ice by Hallee Bridgeman

A Season to Dance by Patricia Beale

Valerie Comer's Urban Farm Fresh Series, specifically Dancing at Daybreak

The Cowboy's Mixed-Up Matchmaker by Valerie Comer

Not Until Us by Valerie Bodden

Wisdom to Know by Elizabeth Maddrey

Finding Love for the Playboy by Laurie Larsen

Finding Love at the Oregon Coast by Angela Ruth Strong

Plum Upside Down by Valerie Comer

Join us as Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth chat about split time (or dual timeline) romances with KyLee Woodley of the HIstorical Bookworm podcast!

Books mentioned include:

Memories of Glass by Melanie Dobson

A Sparkle of Silver by Liz Johnson (for nickel knowledge, this is the one Beth has read, not the one she said in the podcast)

A Glitter of Gold by Liz Johnson

A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson

The Lost Castle by Kristy Cambron

The Carrington Family (Finders Keepers, All of You, Freedom's Kiss, With You Here) by Sarah Monzon

The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jamie Jo Wright

Finding Love at Glacier Bay by Tricia Goyer and Ocieanna Fleiss

Before Time Runs Out by Amy Matayo

A Chateau of Echoes by Siri Mitchell

Find KyLee and her podcast at www.HistoricalBookworm.com

Liwen Ho is back to chat about trigger warnings with us in this episode. When are they needed? Where should they go? What topics absolutely require them? We'll talk about this and more!

 

Books mentioned (if you're looking for a few that either have or maybe ought to have a tw attached)

At First Spark by Liwen Y Ho

Wisdom to Know by Elizabeth Maddrey

Before I Called You Mine by Nicole Deese

The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Healing Hearts by Kimberly Rae Jordan

Tackling the Field by Janet Ferguson

Find Liwen and her books at www.LiwenHo.com