About Me I am a retired librarian and I now support books and authors through my reviews.

I have always loved to read and I was able to share that love through my work as a public librarian for 22 1/2 years. I now promote literacy by reading, and then writing reviews. I love to support authors by sharing my reviews with others!

Friday, March 20, 2026

The Long Way Back to You (Welcome to Redemption, Alaska, #2) by Heidi McCahan

The Long Way Back to You (Welcome to Redemption, Alaska, #2)
ABOUT THE BOOK

Where broken hearts come to heal.

Sometimes the life you're meant to live is the one you left behind.

Emma Carlisle built the perfect life in Boston—successful career, surgeon fiancĂ©, everything mapped out. But when unpaid property taxes force her back to Redemption, Alaska, she has one sell the family house, settle the debt, and escape before the past can destroy her again.

She didn't count on Luke McGuire.

Luke never stopped loving the woman who vanished without explanation fifteen years ago. Now he's desperately fighting to save his family's failing resort while watching Emma prepare to disappear again. The stakes couldn't be higher—his family's legacy hangs in the balance, and losing Emma a second time will destroy him.

But Redemption holds devastating secrets about Emma's criminal father and the family shame that drove her away. When shocking revelations about her past surface and her perfect Boston life begins to crumble, Emma faces an impossible return to the safe life that's slowly killing her spirit, or risk everything for the messy truth of where her heart belongs.
With Luke's unwavering love and her own buried dreams calling her home, Emma must decide if she has the courage to embrace the life she was always meant to live.

A story about second chances, buried secrets, and the courage to come home.




MY THOUGHTS.....

Emma Carlisle's wedding to a successful surgeon was four months away, but there was something she must do first. She needed to take care of unfinished business left by her sudden departure from Redemption, Alaska, fifteen years earlier. She believed her return was necessary and it wouldn't take long but...she didn't count on running into Luke McGuire, her first love!

This was my second enjoyable visit to Redemption, and I was once again charmed by the characters and small-town setting. I admired Emma's efforts to correct past mistakes in the place that had hurt her so deeply, and I was immediately engaged in her emotional reunion with Luke. Why did this temporary homecoming feel so right?

The Long Way Back to You is a story of redemption, forgiveness, and second chances. The romance is sweet, and the faith is strong! I recommend it to all who enjoy contemporary Christian romance.

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Sunrise Publishing and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars 



ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Heidi McCahan began dreaming up stories as a little girl. Now she’s a bestselling author who writes uplifting romance novels set in small towns. A perfect day for Heidi includes a cup of good coffee, dark chocolate, and reading stories with happy endings. She’s originally from Alaska, but currently lives in North Carolina with her handsome husband, three amazing boys, and the world’s greatest Goldendoodle.

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WELCOME TO REDEMPTION, ALASKA

The Long Way Back to You


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Thursday, March 19, 2026

The Pastor's Easter Prayer (Tumbleweed, Texas, 2) by Tina Radcliffe

The Pastor's Easter Prayer: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Tumbleweed, Texas, 2)
ABOUT THE BOOK

In escaping his past, he’s found his future…

A short-term post in small-town Tumbleweed, Texas, is just what Pastor Rob Sterling needs to find redemption from his tragic past. But when church secretary Hannah Bryant’s troubled son breaks a church window, Rob’s offer to mentor the boy leads to a surprising glimpse at a future he never thought possible. The more he gets to know the single mom and her sons, the more his heart begins to heal. With his contract coming to an end, he’ll need to find the courage to stay…for a second chance at the life he always dreamed of.








MY THOUGHTS.....

This is another exceptional story by Tina Radcliffe! A painful divorce has deeply damaged Hannah Bryant's trust, her young sons feel abandoned by their father, and Pastor Rob Sterling continues to blame himself for the death of his wife and unborn child. Is it possible that his temporary placement in Tumbleweed may be an answer to all of their needs?

This is truly a story of the heart! Radcliffe poignantly shares a heartwarming relationship between Hannah's sons and Pastor Rob, the sweet connection between Rob and Hannah, and a powerful faith message that's woven into almost every page. NO, she doesn't preach! She subtly shows how guilt and lack of trust can erode the foundation of a person's faith. We say we trust, but do we trust completely? We say we believe, but doubts and life experiences slowly erode those beliefs. We're willing to forgive others, so why can't we forgive ourselves?

The Pastor's Easter Prayer is one of four books that are set in Tumbleweed, Texas. I loved the small-town vibes and the strong support from the locals as they welcomed Pastor Rob. I look forward to more visits to Tumbleweed!

Tina Radcliffe delivers a five-star read! I recommend it to all who enjoy contemporary Christian romance.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars 



ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Publishers Weekly bestselling author Tina Radcliffe hails from Western New York. She left home for a tour of duty with the Army Security Agency stationed in Augsburg, Germany, and ended up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While living in Tulsa, she spent ten years as a Certified Oncology R.N. before heading to Colorado as a library cataloger.

​A freelance writer for over twenty years, Tina is a Romance Writer of America and American Christian Fiction Writers Honor Roll member.

Tina is also a two-time RWA Golden Heart finalist. She is a four-time ACFW Carol Award finalist and a three-time ACFW Mentor of the year finalist. ​Her Harlequin books have won the ACFW Carol Award and the Holt Medallion. She has placed or won over thirty RWA chapter-affiliated contests in her career. As a short story writer, she has sold over forty short romances to Woman’s World Magazine.

​Tina is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Sisters in Crime, and Women's Fiction Writers Association. A popular workshop speaker, she currently lives in Arizona, where she writes fun, heartwarming romance.

You can connect with Tina at her   Website     Facebook     Pinterest      Instagram     BookBub 
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Tumbleweed, Texas

 Book 1: The Coach's Secret Child by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 2: The Pastor's Easter Prayer by Tina Radcliffe
Book 3: The Police Chief's Instant Family by Mindy Obenhaus
Book 4: The Rancher's Unlikely Match by Jill Kemerer


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