Welcome to the Blog Tour for the Oakwoods Series by Kathy J. Perry, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Series
Pip O'Possum (Work Then Play)
Sally Skunkskin (Grumbles to Grateful)
Benjamin Bat (Humility)
Nuts (Sharing is Caring)
Jeremy Jay (Resilience)
Author: Kathy J. Perry
Publisher: Chickadee Words
Release Date: April 4, 2025
Genre: Early Reader Chapter Books (ages 5-8)
These warm stories invite readers into a woodland world that feels very classic and fun. Kids will like meeting the animals in the Oakwoods series. As they read about the animals' adventures, friendships, and foibles, they'll also discover timeless lessons that feel authentic to the characters and the Oakwoods world—and also applicable to our daily lives.
Teachers and parents of young readers transitioning from picture books will appreciate the easy-to-read font, a glossary, “What If?” discussion questions about the story & application to real life, and a “Did You Know?” section with surprising facts about the real animal. (i.e. blue jays aren’t really blue!)
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | KathyJPerry.com | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Excerpt
BENJAMIN BAT:
I’ll show her some tricks she can’t do.
“Watch this now,” he said as he fluttered away. Benjamin zipped and zapped all over the ravine. He sailed over trees and between narrow branches, giving a grand performance for the flycatcher.
Curious, Benjamin glanced toward JoJo for a split- second. His mistake cost him.
A barred owl was in hot pursuit!
Instantly realizing his error, Benjamin turned sharply to avoid capture, but one of the owl’s talons pierced his wing! For a few seconds, Benjamin was helpless. The owl carried him upward, but his wing’s skin tore, freeing Benjamin.
Without full support from both wings, he nose-dived, slapping flat against a large boulder in the gulch. He rolled down hill through broken rocks and tangled roots.
“Ow! Ow!” he cried with each bump and bounce. The barred owl, whose sharp eyes never lost sight of Benjamin, dove down to finish him off.
JoJo sprang into action.
Shocked and angry, she tackled the much larger bird, pecking at its back over and over until it moved on to find an easier meal. Worried for her new friend, she swooped down to Benjamin’s rescue. “Are you okay?”
About the Author
Of the many jobs I’ve held in the past, including thirty-five years of designing and constructing stained glass windows part-time, teaching was one of the most enjoyable for me because investing in kids is so important. To this end, I continue to encourage good character with clean, moral stories kids and teens love to read. Good books make such an impact.
Writing is hard work, but there’s nothing like a good story to run off with your imagination. When things are flowing, it’s like a vacation. Sometimes the best ideas come in the middle of the night.
When not writing, you’ll find me painting with watercolor, doing school visits, writing a blog, interviewing other writers, designing websites, working as an administrative assistant part-time, and renovating houses.
Is this retirement? Apparently so! I’m loving every minute of it with my husband of 43 years.
Connect with Kathy J. Perry by visiting kathyjperry.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a 5-book signed softcover bundle of the Oakwoods Series, bookmarks, and a $50 Amazon digital gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 24, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 1, 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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About the Book
The Trove's proprietor, Jason Toussaint, has a gift for reading his customers' needs. He gives Edie a Victorian parlor game called Confessions, which asks players a series of ever-more-personal questions. It seems like harmless fun at first. But the game has a way of uncovering secrets--including a heartbreaking disappearance that has haunted one of the players for decades.
Banding together, these women are determined to mend each other's hurts, encourage each other's dreams, and find the answers that will bring healing.
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About the Author
About the Book
With more enthusiasm than experience, Kate soon realizes that capturing an image of this bear isn't as simple as she hoped. Fortunately, she crosses paths with Grant Cooper, a seasonal park ranger who knows the terrain--and the bears--better than anyone. His tracking skills could be exactly what Kate needs to succeed, and it doesn't hurt that he's easy on the eyes. But they're not the only ones with an interest in the park's most famous bear. And his motives are far from innocent.
A clean, kisses-only contemporary romance and summer read by Suzanne Woods Fisher for wildlife, travel, and photography enthusiasts set in Grand Teton National Park.
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About the Author
Her interest in the Amish began with her grandfather, who was raised Plain. A theme in her books (her life!) is that you don’t have to “go Amish” to incorporate the principles of simple living.
Suzanne lives in California with her family and raises puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind. To her way of thinking, you just can't life too seriously when a puppy is tearing through your house with someone's underwear in its mouth.
Suzanne can be found on-line at: www.suzannewoodsfisher.com
Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Slight Change of Plans by Denise M. Colby, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: A Slight Change of Plans
Series: Best-Laid Plans #2
Author: Denise M. Colby
Publisher: Scrivenings Press
Release Date: May 27, 2025
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
She believes she doesn’t matter.
Jenny Millard’s hopes for security and stability as a schoolmarm out west are dashed when her schoolhouse closes, and no positions are available nearby. With only enough money for a one-way train fare, Jenny heads to her friend’s home uncertain of her next step.
His scars have made him an unlovable outcast.
Newcomer Ren Lyman prefers to keep to himself, hiding in the back of the blacksmith shop to avoid the stares at the scars left by a childhood accident. When he comes across a lost stranger, he’s surprised when she doesn’t recoil at his appearance, and even more so at his eagerness to assist her.
As Jenny settles into the welcoming, but small, town of Washton, she can’t help but come across Ren, especially since his daily constitutional takes him along the same path. It doesn’t take long for them to form a connection that breaks down the walls erected by years of hurt. But when strange occurrences unsettle the townspeople, it seems their chance at happiness might be at risk.
Will Jenny and Ren discover that they’re enough—for God, and each other?
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Scrivenings Press | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookBub
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Excerpt
Jenny couldn’t stand there all day, so she picked up her luggage and gingerly stepped forward. Across the street, a gentleman exited the church doors slowly, placing something in his front shirt pocket.
Her toe caught on something, and with her hands full, down she went. “Ow.”
A few moments later she heard strong, solid footsteps approach. A gust of warmth engulfed her. “Are you hurt, miss?”
Jenny’s gaze landed on soot-covered pants, then traveled farther up into the profile of a giant man with dark hair and eyes full of concern. He was the gentleman she saw exit the church doors. And he held her gently. She swallowed, not out of uneasiness, but because of the sensations she had never experienced before.
He leaned forward till his gaze met hers. “Are you sure you’re not hurt?”
Her breath caught. Then she blinked and glanced down at his arms where they held her. Gentle and so full of care—for her. They were so inviting.
About the Author
Passionate about all types of stories—whether they are from songs, theatre, movies, or novels—Denise M. Colby loves history and constantly finds herself contemplating how it was to live in the 1800s.
An avid journal writer, Denise usually can be found with a pen and notepad whenever she’s reading God’s word. Each year, Denise chooses a word to focus on. She shares her learnings about that word throughout the year on the two blogs she writes for.
A wife for thirty years and mother to three boys and a daughter-in-love, Denise loves to read, watch movies with her family, sing 80s and musical songs, dance, and spend date nights with her husband.
Writing Historical Christian Romance novels combines her love of learning about history and reading. Visit Denise’s website to sign up for her newsletter or connect with her on her social media.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card, fun swag (Bert the rooster keychain, stickers, bookmark), and a signed copy of book 1, When Plans Go Awry (now an ACFW Carol Award finalist)!
(1) winner will receive a Bert the Rooster pack including a Rooster Squishmellow, keychain, and stickers!
(1) winner will receive a bundle of book-related swag!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 9, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 16, 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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About the Book
August Tate is still reeling from taking guardianship of his teen sister. Determined to find a solution to her degenerative hearing loss and to prevent his private recording studio from going under, he agrees to produce audiobooks part-time. When Sophie breathes new life into his creativity and forms an unexpected bond with his sister, rooted in their common faith, he must confront the reasons he turned away from his own.
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To learn more, visit www.nicoledeese.com
Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Summer to Treasure by Leslea Wahl, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: A Summer to Treasure
Author: Leslea Wahl
Publisher: Perpetual Light Publishing
Release Date: May 27, 2025
Genre: MG/YA Adventure Mystery
Teenage siblings Luke, Celia, and Austin are dreading their summer vacation. A month cooped up in an RV, touring around the Southwest, with their parents, grandmother, and each other? Pure torture.
But when Grandma reveals the real reason for the trip, the journey becomes an unexpected adventure. As they travel through breathtaking canyons, the teens develop new friendships, deepen their faith, and join together to solve a decades-old mystery.
And if the siblings can put down their phones long enough to enjoy the incredible journey, they might just discover that their relationships with each other are truly the greatest treasure.
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon
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Excerpt
This couldn’t be happening.
Celia stared at her parents. Are they serious?
They generally weren’t known for their senses of humor, but
still she held out a thin sliver of hope that their shock-
ing announcement was some sort of weird experiment.
A let’s-freak-out-the-kids-then-break-it-to-them-that-
it’s-a-joke sort of prank. But they showed no sign of
moving past the life-altering pronouncement. Okay,
maybe not life-altering, more like summer-destroying.
Either way, she had to admit it, this beyond-awful plan
would make the perfect, cruddy ending to her disas-
trous school year. A month in an enclosed space
with the family? Pure torture.
About the Author
Leslea Wahl is an award-winning author of adventurous teen mysteries. She not only writes for teens but is an avid reviewer of Christian fiction and a founding member of Catholic Teen Books. Her journey to become an author came through a search for value-based fiction for her own children. Leslea now strives to be an advocate for other families battling against society’s secular messages through her faith-based writing and reviews.
Connect with Leslea by visiting lesleawahl.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Tour Giveaway
(3) winners will each receive a signed copy of A Summer to Treasure, a book-themed Glass Tumbler with Lid and Straw, and a magnetic bookmark!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 27, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 3, 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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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Every Life Filled with Purpose by Shelia Stovall, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Every Life Filled with Purpose
Series: The Weldon Novels #3
Author: Shelia Stovall
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.
Release Date: March 27, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Women's Christian Fiction
Welcome to Weldon, Kentucky, where no one can keep a secret forever.
Imagine discovering a place where the locals treat you with warmth and welcome you like family. Carson Williams finds such a place when he visits his deceased mother’s hometown of Weldon. The atmosphere in the community creates a deep yearning in Carson, and he thinks Kentucky is the perfect place for a new beginning. Carson hopes the country life will lead to his emotional healing from PTSD.
While Carson is having lunch at the local diner with Sparky Compton, a young doctor who’s captured his heart, Virginia Willoughby collapses. Sparky springs into action, but Carson struggles to maintain control of his emotions. Mrs. Willoughby’s daughter, Emma Baker arrives, and the magnetic pull of Emma’s gaze confuses Carson. She reminds him of someone, but who? Later, Emma wonders why she can’t stop thinking about the mysterious stranger when her heart belongs to pastor Luke Davis.
But there are secrets in the small town—and they will impact both Carson and Emma.
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub
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Excerpt
The flashing lights of an ambulance parked in front of the Triple D made Emma Baker’sbreath hitch as she turned the corner. Emergency vehicles in action always reminded her of theworst day of her life—the day her husband, Chris, died. Emma placed her hand over her heart.Mother!
Emma bolted to the group standing in front of the plate glass window and placed a hand overher heaving chest. A hush fell over the crowd as they stared at her.“Who needs an ambulance?” She asked.
One of the pink uniformed waitresses wrung her hands. “It’s for Mrs. Virginia.”With her worst fear confirmed, Emma rushed inside the restaurant, her heart pounding.Paramedics were lifting her unconscious mother onto a gurney. Emma’s legs weakened.Sparky came up beside her. “I was just asking Dot to call you.” She removed a latex glovefrom her hand. “You can ride with me to the hospital.”
“What happened?” Emma clapped her hand over her mouth.
Sparky squeezed her shoulder. “Mrs. Virginia passed out and hit her head.”
“Why is there so much blood?”
“Head injuries always bleed considerably, and I suspect she’s on daily aspirin therapy.”Emma gripped the table’s edge. “Yes. She is.”
Sparky turned to a man sitting in the booth. “Carson, did you see her faint? Did she clutchher chest?”
The stranger’s face matched the color of the white Formica tabletop. His dark hair was pulledback in a ponytail. “She … She …” He gulped. “Gave me the oddest look and collapsed.”There was something familiar about the deep timbre of the stranger’s voice. Emma lookedhim over. He had a strong jawline and a cleft in his chin, and his eyes, which were almost black,held Emma’s gaze.
Sparky placed both hands on his shoulders and forced him to look at her. “Are you okay?”
He blinked, then nodded as if coming out of a trance. “I’m … I’m fine. Your patient needsyou.”
Sparky slung the strap of her pack over her shoulder and grabbed Emma’s elbow. “Let’s go.”
A few years ago, Emma had helped Sparky search the internet for college scholarships, andnow she was a doctor. Thank goodness Sparky had returned home to take over Dr. Singer’spractice. Emma followed her toward the exit where Dot waited. An odd sensation pulled Emma’sattention back to the stranger. He hadn’t moved, and his dark eyes held her captive. She knewthat face, but from where?
“You need to go see about your mama, hon.” Dot’s voice broke the spell cast by the stranger.Emma nodded and chased after Sparky. What did it matter if the stranger seemed familiar?But for some reason, it mattered.
About the Author
Shelia Stovall is an author, speaker, and the Director of a small-town library in southern Kentucky. Her first Weldon novel, Every Window Filled with Light, won the 2022 Angel Book Award in the contemporary women's fiction category and was a double finalist for a Selah award in 2022, and her second Weldon novel, Every Day Filled with Hope, was a finalist for a Selah award and a Carol award in 2023.
It tickles her to see shocked expressions when folks learn she's traveling to Africa—again. She's the worst missionary ever, but God continues to send her to the ends of the earth as He attempts to mold her into something useful.
Shelia is a country girl who relishes eating a bologna sandwich at a country store just as much as savoring an elegant meal in a posh restaurant.
Shelia and her husband, Michael, live on a farm, and she enjoys taking daily rambles to the creek with their four dogs. Spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, is her all-time favorite thing. The only hobby Shelia loves more than reading uplifting stories of hope is writing them.
Connect with Shelia by visiting sheliastovall.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Tour Giveaway
(2) winners will each receive a $25 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 20, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 27, 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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About the Book
Vivienne Poppy's plans are working out quite well. She's run away from her family and the prospect of a horrid marriage of convenience and plans to spend her time writing under her pseudonym, Lady Larkby. Until she discovers the old Larkby title is not as dead as she thought.
Yeoman of the Guard and recently knighted Sir Sebastian Larkby is stunned to discover a Lady Larkby that he does not remember marrying. Suddenly Vivienne is left with a relinquish her pen name, expose her true identity, and break Sebastian's dying grandmother's heart—or feign marriage to Sebastian to keep the title and fulfill the old woman's wishes.
This witty novel from award-winning author Grace Hitchcock is filled with scandal, mishap, and just the right amount of romance.
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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Bleeding Heart Librarian by Jackie Layton, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Bleeding Heart Librarian
Series: A Texas Flower Farmer Cozy Mystery #3
Author: Jackie Layton
Publisher: Level Best Books
Release Date: May 6, 2025
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Emma Justice is friends with the local librarian and brings her extra flowers once a week. On a hot July morning, when people are gathered outside the closed library past opening time, Emma calls the police. The librarian’s body is found in the building and beside the body is a pink and white bleeding heart plant.
Tess Carranza was a lovely person dedicated to children and patrons of the library in Lutz, Texas. Tess recently confided to Emma about her fear someone was using the library to gather information to commit crimes. Emma didn’t get the entire story from Tess before her death, but now she’s determined to stop the crime and catch Tess’s killer.
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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Excerpt
Tuesday morning, I walked to the library with a bouquet of fresh-cut sunflowers. It wasalready humid, but I enjoyed walking at my pace. Since adopting Cowboy, I’d been forced tomove faster to keep up with him.
My hand throbbed from an early morning bee sting, and doctoring it was the reason I wasten minutes late. Surely, Tess would understand.
A group of women stood under the library’s awning, chatting, and holding travel mugs.
I slowed my stride.
Faith Meier stepped away from the group. “Hi, Emma. Are you joining our group?”
“What group?”
“We’re the Tuesday morning coloring and coffee group. The library provides coloringpages, pencils, and pens. We bring our own coffee, or whatever. It’s been a fun way for me to getbetter connected in Lutz. Running the bed-and-breakfast has allowed me to meet interestingpeople, but they always leave.” She chuckled. “I need more lasting friendships.”
“It sounds fun, but I’m here to see Tess. Unfortunately, I’m running a tad late. Maybe I’llsee you inside.” I went to the front door and knocked on the glass.
There was no sign of life. I leaned closer to the glass and peered in.
“Tess’s car is in the parking lot.” Faith joined me and pointed to an electric car.
“Hmm. Have you seen her?”
“No, but she makes it a habit to arrive early. When we enter, the event is prepared for us,lights are on, and she welcomes us.”
About the Author
Jackie Layton is the author of cozy mysteries with Spunky Southern Sleuths. Her stories are set in Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina. She lives on the coast of South Carolina, where she enjoys walks on the beach and golf cart rides around the marsh. Reading, gardening, and traveling are some of her favorite hobbies. Jackie always keeps a notebook handy to write down ideas for future stories. Many of her ideas come from people watching and watching Dateline and American Greed.
Connect with Jackie by visiting jackielaytoncozyauthor.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a Texas-and-flower themed prize bundle which includes an ebook of Bleeding Heart Librarian, a $5 Starbucks card, lip balm and holder, a blue and white bag, a fabric coaster, a designer Wet-It swedish cleaning cloth, a journal, a car coaster and an alarm key chain!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 19, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 26, 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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