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!

Sunday, October 4, 2026

The Mistletoe Baby (Home to Evermore Ranch, #1) by Heidi Main

The Mistletoe Baby (Home to Evermore Ranch, 1)
ABOUT THE BOOK

They both long for a true home.
Can the holidays bring opposites together?

Saving his family’s Texas ranch is former bull rider Reggie Evermore’s Christmas wish. And he’s sure socialite Natalie Patterson can help him plan the perfect event to bring in cash. Pregnant, recently divorced and ready to prove her independence, Natalie needs a paycheck and a place to stay. So she accepts Reggie’s job offer. But planning a fundraiser is harder than attending them! When Reggie learns the truth, he’s less than happy. Can they work through their differences to transform the ranch and give love a chance to                                                   grow?





MY THOUGHTS.....

What could be better than a return visit to the small Texas town featured in many of Heidi Main's books? How about spending Christmas in Serenity while waiting for a baby that's due in early January? Natalie Patterson needs a job and a place to live after her marriage falls apart and her adoptive parents disown her. Could the answer to her prayers be a temporary job planning a fundraiser to help Reggie Evermore save his special family's ranch?

Reggie and Natalie had both been orphans, so trust and family were major issues in their engaging relationship. I was reminded that families aren't created by blood alone, and friendship can be a wonderful start to a promising future. I loved the detailed character development, realistic emotions, and inspiring faith journeys depicted in The Mistletoe Baby. Most of all, I wondered if this sweet romance could lead to something more? Hopefully, an answer will be given in future books of the Home to Evermore Ranch series!

The cover put a smile on my face, and the story warmed my heart! I recommend The Mistletoe Baby to all who enjoy Christian romance.

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

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Heidi Main writes sweet inspirational romance novels set in small towns. She lives in the central North Carolina’s suburbs, but dreams of acreage and horseback riding, which is probably why her novels include wide-open ranches and horses.

She loves to take walks, garden, play board games, curl up with a good book, and watch HGTV. A perfect Saturday is lounging on the deck with her husband and watching the many birds in their backyard. 
Learn more by visiting her Website or following her on    Facebook     Twitter     Instagram




HOME TO EVERMORE RANCH

The Mistletoe Baby


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Thursday, October 1, 2026

Defending the Innocent Target (Canine Defense, 5) by Carol J. Post

Defending the Innocent Target (Canine Defense, 5)
ABOUT THE BOOK

Danger in the shadows.

A K-9 keeping guard.

When Isaac Cooper and his K-9 partner investigate suspicious activity at the house next door, they discover Brandi Feldman, the frightened new owner who has been attacked. The home she inherited hides dark secrets, and there are traps around every corner. As threats against her escalate, it’s clear someone wants her gone—at any cost. Under Isaac’s vigilant protection, Brandi must uncover the truth about her deadly inheritance. But can they outmaneuver a killer determined to make Brandi’s next move her last?







MY THOUGHTS.....

So many questions, so many secrets, so much danger! The opening pages of Defending the Innocent Target set the stage for a heart-pounding adventure that only gets more bizarre! Brandi Feldman's world is turned upside down after she inherits an estate from an unknown grandmother, but this is only the beginning. She also discovers that she was adopted! Her life has been built on a lie, and someone wants that lie erased forever. There's someone who wants Brandi permanently out of the picture!

Carol J. Post spins a tale filled with danger, suspense, and relatable emotions. Startling revelations have altered Brandi's perceptions of her previous life, so it shouldn't be a surprise that she now has trust issues. Should she rely on the neighbor who knew her late grandmother? Can Isaac Cooper and his K-9 partner help her find the answers before a killer succeeds with his deadly mission?

I enjoyed Brandi and Isaac's slowly developing relationship. Their desperate efforts to survive gradually morphed into full trust and emotional attachment. Could their sweet, heartwarming romance provide balm for previous hurts? Would they both experience a renewal of faith?

I'm never disappointed while reading a book by Carol J. Post, but this story was especially satisfying. Brandi's discovery of her birth mother's journal offered a touching explanation that should heal her hurting heart! I recommend Defending the Innocent Target to all who enjoy romantic Christian suspense.

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

From medical secretary to court reporter to property manager to owner of a special events decorating company, my resume reads as if I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. But one thing that has remained constant through the years is my love for writing. I currently pen fun and fast-paced inspirational romance and romantic suspense stories. My books have won several awards and been nominated for two RITA® awards and an RT Reviewers’ Choice Best Book Award.

After spending most of my life in Florida, a few years ago, I moved to the mountains of North Carolina, where I write my stories outside on the back deck in the summertime and inside in front of the fireplace in the wintertime. When I’m not writing or doing writerly things, I enjoy hiking, camping, kayaking—almost anything outdoors. My two grown daughters and grandkids live too far away for my liking, so I now pour all that nurturing into taking care of two sassy black cats.

Learn more by visiting Carol J. Post's Website

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Canine Defense

Book 1: Searching for Evidence
Book 2: Sniffing Out Justice
Book 3: Uncovering the Truth
Book 4: Witness Safeguard Mission
Book 5: Defending the Innocent Target


Detecting Deadly Threats (K-9 Search and Rescue, 16)