Monday night. The room is dark except for the soft light from my Kindle Paperwhite. I swipe to turn the page of His Perfect Bride. A gasp escapes, and my pulse starts racing.
Slowly, my husband turns from his place of slumber.
“You should go to bed. You’re driving into work to impress your new boss tomorrow.”
“I know, but I can’t stop reading,” I say as my eyes continue to sweep across the screen.
With a sigh, he says, “You can stay up late tomorrow and read.”
Exasperated, I move the Kindle away from my face. “But the book is good now!”
I thought this would be the end of this type of discussion—that I had set the record straight. But he does not understand. He truly does not know.
On Tuesday, I’m enjoying the peaceful ride home in my car. I casually push the button to call my husband, wanting to discuss the news of the day.
Our conversation starts to languish, so I nonchalantly ask, “Did I get any books in the mail?”
“Do you really need more books?”
In my anguish at these words, my car starts to swerve. I quickly right the car, and silence falls until I finally tell him I’ll see him at home and push the button to end the call.
The week has been eerie, with these words from my husband still ringing in my ears. My heart misses a beat every time the words vibrate through.
Does my husband know me? Or is this the start of a dramatic turn in our marriage? One where quiet will be our friend, and the sound of silence will swirl around us for many years to come.
This week I read His Perfect Bride. I’ll be opening up the The Peacemaker this weekend. It feels like I’ve waited too long for book two in this series. Given that it’s an Amish read, I’m sure I’ll breeze through it. I’ll also start, and possibly finish, Written in Secret.
Last Week On The Blog
The Sunday Post #23: Working and Reading: Book mail, a growing TBR, and a little extra reading time—I’ll take it! Last week, I finished more books than I expected. I’m also thinking about writing devotionals, but I’m not sure if they fit my wry sense of humor. Plus, there’s a fantastic giveaway you won’t want to miss! Ready to dive into this week’s bookish updates? Let’s go!
10 Enchanting Historical Romances That Transport You to Another Era. Step into the past and lose yourself in the elegance, adventure, and intrigue of historical romance! Maybe it’s the charm of candlelit ballrooms, the excitement of a grand voyage, or the quiet strength of a heroine defying expectations. Whatever the reason, these timeless tales transport us to a world where love unfolds with grace, mystery, and just the right touch of drama. From sweeping sagas to cozy Christmas love stories, here are ten historical romances that have captured my heart—or are patiently waiting on my TBR! Which one will you fall for first?
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Anything by Kristina Welch: Author Interview & Giveaway: Step onto the quirky campus of Mayberry University, where faith, love, and second chances collide! Kristina Welch’s Anything delivers swoon-worthy moments, deep faith, and all the feels. Don’t miss our exclusive interview with the author, where she spills behind-the-scenes secrets—and enter for a chance to WIN amazing bookish prizes! GIVEAWAY OPEN through March 3, 2025.
This Week On The Blog
- February 2025 Wrap-Up
- The Heart of Christian Romance: Stories That Strengthen Faith and Hope
- Home Baked Bribery by Gina Holder: Author Interview & Giveaway
- Watch Your Back by Kristen Hogrefe Parnell: Author Interview & Giveaway
- The Sunday Post
New Arrivals
Free Kindle Books:
JustRead Publicity Tours:
- These Long Shadows ebook came in from JustRead Publicity Tours. I’ll be doing an author interview in March. What’s more exciting is that Jennifer Mistmorgan gave those participating the first two books in the series as well. I love series!
- Frayed Promises ebook came in from JustRead Publicity Tours. I’ll be doing an author interview in March.
DaySpring
I’m still waiting for my DaySpring order to come in because I’m cheap and I want free shipping (free in the US for orders over $50). But if you were more patient than me and didn’t order anything yet, there is a sitewide sale through March 13th with code FAITH25. Whether through His Word or in prayer, He will meet you where you are and show you who He is. Browse the newest Bibles, Books, Devotionals and Children’s Books to find a variety of resources that will help you grow in your faith and help others grow in their faith too.
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Thank you to the following bloggers for their excellent link-ups!
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