Hunting the Amish Witness by Dana R. Lynn

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Hunting the Amish Witness by Dana R. Lynn, 

hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Hunting The Amish Witness 
Series: Amish Country Justice #20 
Author: Dana R. Lynn 
Publisher: Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense 
Release Date: July 29, 2025 
Genre: Romantic Suspense

A witness in hiding. 

An enemy with a vendetta. 

After discovering her best friend’s dead body, Miriam Troyer knows two things: the killer is the same man who murdered her husband…and he wants her dead. With the culprit in pursuit, Miriam goes on the run with her baby and seeks refuge in the Amish community she left behind. However, after an attack leaves Miriam with no memory, Caleb Schultz, a man from her past, must step in to protect her and her daughter. But the criminal is determined to silence Miriam for good and will stop at nothing to get his revenge.  

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Harlequin | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ChristianBook | Bookshop | BookBub

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About the Author

Dana R. Lynn is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author who believes in the power of God to touch people through stories. She met her husband at a wedding in Pennsylvania and told her parents she had met her future husband. Nineteen months later, they were married. Today, they live in rural Pennsylvania and are entering the world of empty nesters. She is a teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing by day and writes stories of romance and danger at night. Dana is an avid reader, loves cats and thinks chocolate should be a food group. She’s a recipient of the Daphne Du Maurier Award, the Maggie Award, the Selah Award, and the New England Reader’s Choice Award. In addition to these awards, she’s finaled in both the Carol Awards and the Holt Medallion.

Connect with Dana by visiting danarlynn.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

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My Thoughts

Hunting the Amish Witness by Dana R. Lynn is a fast-paced, suspenseful story.  I liked Miriam and Caleb.  I was rooting for these resilient, well-crafted characters to survive.  I liked seeing the characters grow in character and faith.  There was danger, tension, and action which kept things lively.  There is a touch of romance as well.  There was a thread of faith stitched through the story.  I was very pleased that the author included an epilogue.  Hunting the Amish Witness is the twentieth book in the Amish Country Justice series.  Each book in the series can be read on its own.  Hunting the Amish Witness is a page turner with a car wreck, disremembered memories, a corrupt killer, a blast from the past, a beloved baby, and a second chance romance.

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Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a book of their choice by the author, a mug, a pen, and a $10 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 4, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 11, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Hunting the Amish Witness is available from Amazon*.  You can find the other books in the Amish Country Justice series here.  If you follow Dana R. Lynn on Amazon, they will send you an email when she has a new book release.  Thank you for joining me today.  It is hard to believe that it is August already.  The year is going by so quickly.  Tomorrow I am a stop on the Celebrate Lit tour for Hunting for a Husband by Mindy Steele.  It is the 9th book in The Heart of the Amish series.  I am off to get rid of some t-shirts.  I am trying to complete one task a day on my lengthy to do list, and this past weekend, I went through the dresser in my closet.  I found it stuffed full of t-shirts (at least a hundred). They are brand new, so I am going to drop the boxes off at the club house and post it on our Facebook page. That will be one task done and ninety-nine (or so) to go. Don't forget to enter the giveaway before you depart. Good Luck!  I hope that you have a joyful day.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

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*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

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Lullaby by the River by Temperance Johnson

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Lullaby by the River by Temperance Johnson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Lullaby by the River ‎
Series: Amish River
Author: Temperance Johnson
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: February 4, 2025
Genre: Amish Fiction

An unique Amish love story.

A wounded woman with no way out…unless she marries her ex.

After unexpected abuse, quiet and happy Priscilla Yoder thinks her life can’t get worse. But then she finds out she’s pregnant, and her family and church insist she marry the man who hurt her. When a man she used to love, a man who wants to leave the Amish, offers to marry her, she doesn’t see a better option.

Danny Taylor, charming bad boy of his Amish community, is ready to leave the plain life. But when a woman he used to love finds herself in danger of marriage to an evil man, he can't resist offering marriage to keep her safe. Only problem is, he didn’t expect to fall for his bride so fast. She's softening his tough heart and showing him that there’s a good side to the Amish. As they grow closer, he realizes this gorgeous woman in pain has giant walls, and it will take both patience and faith if he wants to scale them.

Caring for Danny was never what Priscilla wanted. And she never expected his faith to bring her closer to God.

But when Danny’s past wounds resurface, and as Priscilla learns to hope again, can they trust God to make their relationship more than just a marriage of convenience?

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon

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About the Author

Temperance Johnson has always loved to read and write. As one of eleven children, she read from her older sister's books. With that, her love for both reading and writing has only continued to grow. Passionate about the subjects of adoption, family, and faith, she started the Liberty Chronicles and now her Amish fiction. In her free time, she plays with her ponies and many nieces and nephews. Her horses even made it into her stories. She enjoys spoiling her ten nephews and twenty-three nieces.

Connect with Temperance by visiting temperancejohnson.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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My Thoughts

Lullaby by the River by Temperance Johnson is not your usual Amish novel.  There are topics discussed that can be triggering for some readers such as sexual abuse and mental abuse as well as cruelty by spiritual leaders and parents.  I did not like how the victim was blamed for what happened to her.  Danny Taylor is a considerate individual known for his kindness and belief in God. I felt for Priscilla who went through such a terrible experience. It is something that will continue to haunt her for the rest of her life. It is difficult to fathom the experience of having one's parents and spiritual leaders attribute blame to an individual for a reprehensible act committed against them. I was surprised by Priscilla’s naïveté considering her age and the world we live in. I enjoyed seeing Danny and Priscilla’s relationship develop as they dealt with one foot in the Amish word and one in the English. I liked how Danny introduced Priscilla to God and Christianity. The story is told from Danny and Priscilla’s perspective.  I appreciated getting to see the issues from a male and female perspective.  Lullaby by the River is a story about truth, forgiveness, healing, love, and faith.  

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Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a $20 Baker Book House gift card and a print copy of Lullaby by the River!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 7, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 14, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Lullabye by the River is available from Amazon. Temperance Johnson has also written Liberty Rose which is part of the Liberty Chronicles.  If you follow Temperance Johnson on Amazon, they will send you an email when she has a new book release. Thank you for joining me today. I will return tomorrow with An Amish Widow's New Love by Vannetta Chapman. It is the sixth book in the Indiana Amish Market series.  Don't forget to enter the giveaway!  I hope that you have a stellar day.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

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*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

The Way Back by Heidi Chiavaroli

The Way Back

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Way Back by Heidi Chiavaroli hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Way Back 

Series: Lights of Acadia #1 

Author: Heidi Chiavaroli 

Publisher: Hope Creek Publishers 

Release Date: June 18, 2024 

Genre: Dual Timeline Women's Fiction

Young love means everything . . . until it leaves you with nothing.

The summer before her senior year of high school, Laney Jacobs and her best friend jump from a six-story beachside cliff in an attempt to impress their boyfriends. Laney rose from the water. Her friend did not. 

Six years later, when Laney’s troubled mother’s memoir hits the bestseller list airing the family’s destructive secrets, Laney is forced to relive the trauma, this time in the public eye. To escape the scrutiny, she seeks shelter at her estranged grandmother’s seaside inn. But she can’t reconcile the loving woman with the heartless parent in her mother’s book. As she seeks answers, the boyfriend who once cost her a promising future reappears, stirring up both pain and hope. 

When her mother's vindictive fans threaten her grandmother's livelihood and the lighthouse Laney has come to love, she turns to the century-old words of a young lighthouse keeper to help her find the courage to move forward. But once truths from the past come to light and old love finds new beginnings, will Laney discover that forgiveness is the only way toward true healing?

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop

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About the Author

Heidi Chiavaroli (pronounced shev-uh-roli...sort of like Chevrolet and ravioli mushed together!) wrote her first story in third grade, titled I'd Cross the Desert for Milk. It wasn't until years later that she revisited writing, using her two small boys' nap times to pursue what she thought at the time was a foolish dream. Despite a long road to publication, she hasn't stopped writing since! Heidi writes women's fiction, combining her love of history and literature to write both split time stories and contemporary fiction. Her debut novel, Freedom's Ring, was a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist, a Romantic Times Top Pick and a Booklist Top Ten Romance Debut. Her second Carol Award-winning novel, The Orchard House, is inspired by the lesser-known events in Louisa May Alcott's life and led her to write The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast series, a contemporary twist on Little Women. Heidi makes her home in Massachusetts with her husband, two sons, and Wyatt, her standard poodle.

Connect with Heidi by visiting heidichiavaroli.com  to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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My Thoughts

The Way Back by Heidi Chiavaroli is the first book in the Lights of Acadia series.  I thought The Way Back was a moving and thought-provoking tale.  The story is told from Laney and Jason’s point-of-view.  We get to see how each one feels about a tragic event that occurred six years prior and how they are trying to move forward. Laney discovers the journal of Abby Burgess in her grandmother’s attic.  Laney reads the journal learning how Abby was taught to care for a lighthouse from her father and how she had to step up during a major storm.  I enjoyed learning about Abbey Burgess, and I appreciated the author’s note at the end.  The author addresses some tough topics in the story (grief, addiction, bipolar disorder, and cutting to name a few).  I wish there had been a mention of it in the blurb (a warning for those who might find the topics triggering). There is repetition of details (such as what happened to Laney’s friend in high school, how Laney’s mother was an addict) that was unnecessary.  I enjoyed the picturesque descriptions of Maine and the lighthouses.  There was some lovely scripture in the story.  I bookmarked several of the passages.  My favorite character was Laney’s grandmother, Charlotte.  She was a caring woman of deep faith.  The Way Back is a poignant tale about family, healing, love, faith, and hope.  

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a print copy of The Way Back, themed canvas tote bag, bath salts, 3 specialty teas, ocean-inspired candle, magnet, gel pen, notebook, and $25 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight June 19, 2024 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on June 26, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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The Way Back is available from Amazon*.  You can find Heidi Chiavaroli other novels here.  Thank you for stopping by today.  I'm sorry that I have been absent the last few days.  It turns out that I am allergic to zinc and magnesium.  My doctor recommended a supplement to help my joints.  Unfortunately, I had a bad reaction.  When I had my allergy tests (so long ago), these two items were not something they tested for (I am told it is rare--lucky me).  I will return tomorrow with The Body in the Bookstore by Ellie Alexander.   It is the first A Secret Bookcase Mystery. I hope that you have an uplifting day.  Do not forget to enter the giveaway! Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

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*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.  

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Yukon Wilderness Evidence by Darlene L. Turner

 Yukon Wilderness Evidence

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Yukon Wilderness Evidence by Darlene L. Turner, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Yukon Wilderness Evidence
Series: Crisis Rescue Team Series #5
Author: Darlene L Turner
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Solving a cold case 

could rob her of her future. 

When skeletal remains are uncovered in the Yukon forest, forensic botanist Keeley Ash is called to the crime scene—and ends up abducted. She never expects her ex, paramedic Brett Ryerson, to come to her rescue, or her gathered evidence to be linked to a cold case. And when their son—who Brett never knew existed—is kidnapped, they’ll stop at nothing to save him and outrun the hunters determined to silence Keeley.  

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.  

PURCHASE LINKS

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About the Author

Darlene L. Turner is an award-winning author and lives with her husband, Jeff in Ontario, Canada. Her love of suspense began when she read her first Nancy Drew book. She’s turned that passion into her writing and believes readers will be captured by her plots, inspired by her strong characters, and moved by her inspirational message.

Connect with Darlene at darlenelturner.com, where there’s suspense beyond borders, to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

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My Thoughts

Yukon Wilderness Evidence by Darlene L. Turner is a suspenseful and engaging tale. The forest provided a mysterious and chilling setting. The author captured the Yukon Forest with her vivid descriptions.  I felt like I was transversing the forest with the characters.  I enjoyed all the action which kept things lively.   I liked the well-developed, multidimensional characters.  You could feel the chemistry between Keeley Ash and Brett Ryerson which had not dissipated with the passage of time. MJ is adorable.  He added light moments to the story.  Forensic botany was new to me.  It was interesting learning about it and how it aided police in solving crimes.  Faith was nicely woven into the story. Trust and forgiveness are two of the themes in the story.  One of the characters will need to find their way back to God if they are to have a happy ending.  Yukon Wilderness Evidence is the fifth book in Crisis Rescue Team series.  It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series.  The mystery had twists and turns.  I liked following the clues along with the characters (I love solving whodunits).  Yukon Wilderness Evidence is a story that will have you staying up late flipping the pages to find out how it ends.  

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Tour Giveaway

(4) winners will each win a $25 Amazon egift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 23, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 30, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Yukon Wilderness Evidence is available from Amazon*.  The other books in the Crisis Rescue Team series are Fatal Forensic Investigation, Explosive Christmas Showdown, Mountain Abduction Rescue, and Buried Grave Secrets.  The sixth book in the Crisis Team Rescue series is K-9 Ranch Protection which is scheduled to be released on September 24. You can find Darlene L. Turner's other novels here.  Thank you so much for stopping by today.  Tomorrow I am featuring Cold Case Tracker by Maggie K. Black.  Do not forget to enter the giveaway before you leave.  Good Luck!  I am off to get some housework done.  I tried to teach the cats to dust, but they saw it as an opportunity to play (and zip around the house at full speed). My two girls, Dickens and Bucky, just turned fourteen.  Dickens has not slowed down, but I have noticed that Bucky is having trouble getting on the kitchen counter (which is a bonus in my books because she is not supposed to be up there).  I hope that you have a joyful day. Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

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*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.