Welcome to July’s new releases.
Today we have 6 books to share with you as well as the Tuesday Book Chat winners for the second quarter.
Alaskan Police Protector by Megan Short
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense (Released: 1 July 2025)
To save a child, he has to risk his own life.
When a minivan slides off the road into an icy lake, Officer Samuel Miller narrowly rescues a woman and child from certain death. Only, Rachel Harding insists the crash is no accident — it’s eerily similar to how her sister and brother-in-law recently died. As the unexplained attacks escalate, Samuel is determined to protect Rachel and her orphaned niece at all costs. But when they make a shocking discovery, their investigation becomes even more dangerous, and survival may be impossible.
Mills & Boon Love Inspired Suspense — Courage. Danger. Faith.
The Pressing: Cedar River Book five by Honey Stone
Publisher: Honey Stone Books (Released: 17 June, 2025)
Leaving might break Angela’s heart. Can she put her future in God’s hands?
Angela Palmer has always known what she’s meant to do: study cello performance at the prestigious Gardner Conservatorium, and earn a place in an orchestra.
But a string of losses leaves her bearing the financial burden of her grandmother’s dream. Pressed on all sides by schoolwork, three jobs, cello lessons, and endless practice, she finds solace in writing her own songs, encouraged by her biggest fan (and secret crush), Emir.
With her audition for Gardner Con looming, tension grows as Angela confronts the true cost of pursuing her calling – saying goodbye to her home, her family, her friends… and Emir. Can she place her future in God’s hands, and trust His plan for her life?
If you enjoy sweet coming-of-age stories about pursuing God’s calling, small-town community, and being led by the Lord, The Pressing will strike a chord.
The Christian Prayer Prompt Journal for Women by Justine Grayson
Publisher: Grace Bell Publishing (Released 6 June 2025)
The Christian PRAYER Prompt Journal for Women (NIV). A 12-Month Journey of Faith, Peace and PRAYER.
Draw near to God. Deepen your faith. Rest in His presence.
Do you long for a more consistent and connected prayer life? This Prayer Journal is a 12-month guided journal designed to help you grow in your walk with Christ, seek God’s will, and experience His peace each day.
Each month, you’ll journey through a different book of the Bible—such as Matthew, Hebrews, and 1 John—while engaging in different forms of prayer, including thanksgiving, confession, intercession, and adoration.
At the back of the journal, an Answered Prayers section invites you to record God’s faithfulness, creating a testimony of His goodness and grace.
This journal isn’t the goal—drawing near to God is. May it simply help you stay present with Him as your prayer life deepens and you grow in the joy of relationship with God.
Unique Features of This Prayer Journal:
River Song by Jeanette Grant-Thomson
Publisher: Armour Books (Released: 6 June 2025)
This novel captures the spirit of the sizzling sixties with ‘flower power’, hippies, folk songs, drugs, the Beatles-in the shadow of the Vietnam War.
Amid all this, new student Claire swallows her shyness and leaves home to share house with lively Vivien.
Both hope to find husbands-but Claire must first learn to be herself to win Mark’s trust.
Vivien becomes embroiled in a wild tangled relationship that could lead her and everyone around her anywhere-and it does.
The beautiful Mary Valley of southern Queensland is the setting for this historical novel.
A Valentine for a Vet by Carolyn Miller
Publisher: Millamanna Press (Released: 29 May 2025)
He knows this hardworking vet loves his dog, but can she find room in her heart for him, too?
Veterinarian Jessie James loves her animals, loves her work, loves her family. She’s got a lot on her plate, which means there’s no time for a certain dishy teammate of her pro hockey-player brother, despite what others may think.
Tom Chavez knows he’s in the friend zone, but isn’t one to give up too easily, especially when he’s concerned that this hardworking vet might be working herself into an early grave.
When tragedy strikes, he’s going to do all he can to show her he’s more than just a shoulder to cry on, and that he cares about more than her skills with his dog.
Join Jess and Tom in a friends-to-more story packed with heart and humor.
Plays By The Book by Carolyn Miller
Publisher: Millamanna Press (Release date: 25 July 2025)
When a secure and single librarian gives romance tips from fiction, nothing can go wrong, right?
Britta Johnson knows she’s ordinary, and she’s totally okay with that. She’s secure in God, in her purposes on the planet, and romance is something she finds between the pages of a book. She doesn’t need that in real life. So when a hockey player asks for advice on how to woo his long-distance girlfriend, she knows her heart is safe. Until it’s not.
Mitchell Reilly might be feared on the ice-rink, but even he’s intimidated by this little ninja librarian who can whip teenagers into line with a single look. She knows her books too, and seems the perfect candidate to help him find some romantic fictional heroes he can impress his girlfriend with. Until she’s not.
As emotions start to blur and fiction gets a little real they realize that what’s started with the best of intentions has changed what they always thought they wanted. And might just be what God wants for them after all.
Plays by the Book is the fifth book in the Northwest Ice Christian hockey romance series, perfect for fans of books with hope, heart and humour.
Giveaway Winners
The winners of the Tuesday Quarterly Giveaway are Suzie P and Antoinette M. Congratulations to you both. Both winners have claimed their prizes. Don’t forget to comment on the Tuesday Book Chat to enter the giveaway.
Narelle Atkins has started a weekly roundup of books on preorder. The post goes live every Friday night.
Congratulations to all the releases and the winners! 🥰