Have you noticed how we’re naturally drawn to the most obvious or popular choice? We admire and support people who are expected to win, whether in leadership, at work, or even in church—often ignoring warning signs. Or worse, missing the warnings completely. Yet God chooses beyond the spotlight. He is not influenced by popularity or …
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Today for Fiction Friday I am reviewing The Escape Game by Gina Holder releasing 5 May 2026. Book Description Twenty years ago, the world’s leading enigmatologist disappeared, leaving behind a cipher no one could solve… not without his journal. Puzzle shop owner Demi Kayne has spent twenty years hoping her father would return home. When …
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Welcome to the launch of our LOVE INSPIRED GIVEAWAY EXTRAVAGANZA for AUSTRALIAN READERS (readers with an Australian mailing address). A lovely group of Love Inspired and Love Inspired Suspense authors have kindly contributed autographed paperbacks plus promo merch for the giveaway. FIVE Paperback bundles for FIVE winners with an AUSTRALIAN mailing address. Total Prize Value: …
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I was standing in a bookshop last week. Two books in my hands. One had everything going for it—strong reviews, a compelling blurb, the kind of reputation that whispers this is worth your time. It’s even been adapted into a film. And yet… I turned to the first page. I read a paragraph. Then another. …
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Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. As we are a faith-based group the questions refer mainly to Christian fiction or non-fiction. Today’s question is: Which book character would you least like as a travel companion? We look forward to hearing your …
‘Sing to the Lord, a new song, Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.’ Psalm 96:1,2 NIV I grew up in a family that was overly religious and very strict – my grandparents’ home became my home when I was nearly three …
Today for Fiction Friday I’m sharing my book recommendation for Mostly Dead, Susan J Bruce’s new Aussie cozy mystery romcom set in South Australia. Here’s the Book Description: Murder, dimples that should be illegal, and a cockatoo with no filter. What could possibly go wrong? Ruth Smythe is still getting used to small-town life when …
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I'm sharing my book recommendation for More Than Friends, Denise Hunter's delightful new contemporary romance set on a barrier island in Virginia, USA. Here's the Book Description: Who knew that returning home after a broken engagement could be the best decision you ever made? Denise Hunter is back with another heartwarming contemporary romance with a …
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Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. As we are a faith-based group the questions refer mainly to Christian fiction or non-fiction. Today’s question is: Which book character would you most like as a travel companion? We look forward to hearing your …
Welcome to April 2026 new releases. Today we have 2 books to share with you, congrats to all on your new releases. We also have the giveaway winners at the bottom of the post. Core Values: Gentleness by Rebekah Robinson & Anne Hamilton Publisher: Beckon Creative (Publication date: 28 April 2026) If the fruit of …
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