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Home No Matter Where by Nancy Naigle ~ Book Review

May 29, 2026

 



Welcome to the Blog Tour for Home No Matter Where by Nancy Naigle, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!


About the Book


Home No Matter Where

Title: Home No Matter Where 
Series:
A Shell Collector Novel #3 
Author:
Nancy Naigle 
Publisher: WaterBrook Press (Penguin Random House) 
Release Date:
May 5, 2026 
Genre:
Contemporary Sweet Romance/Women's Fiction


Three generations of women confront their pasts and discover it's never too late for new beginnings in this heartwarming novel of second chances and unconditional love—from the bestselling author of The Shell Collector. 


“In Home No Matter Where we travel to beautiful Whelk’s Island, where a close-knit community puts us right at home. Along the way we meet compelling characters caught in realistic storms and learn faith-filled lessons about weathering them.” —Denise Hunter, bestselling author of More Than Friends 


Nina is at her wit’s end with her teenage daughter, Kendra. Still dealing with her own wounds of divorce, Nina hopes a change of scenery will help. She and Kendra head to the serene coastal town of Whelk’s Island to spend a restorative summer with Nina’s mother, Rosemary—bringing three generations under one roof for the first time in years. Amid the island’s charm, old wounds begin to heal, and as new friendships bloom—especially with the steady and enigmatic Fisher—light begins to break through the cracks of Nina’s tightly controlled life. 


Kendra’s reckless behavior continues but Fisher’s intervention during a critical moment for Kendra sparks a sense of hope in Nina that she thought was lost. Still, change is never easy. 


As the women navigate the tides of forgiveness, growing up, and letting go, healing begins and new love brings surprises. While Whelk’s Island may not hold all the answers, it has a way of reminding people that moving forward doesn’t follow a set path—it requires the bravery to start anew. 


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Download a free short story about Tug & Rosemary's Valentine date here!




My Thoughts


This was my first book by this author and I am sure it won't be my last. While this was the third book in the series I did not have any trouble following the story so it could be read as a stand alone. This would make a perfect beach read and it made me miss North Carolina so much! There are three generations featured in this story Rosemary, Nina and Kendra. They each have a different view point of what home is but in the end they find that home is where family is. 

There is a second chance romance storyline and it was sweet to see it develop throughout the story. The author does a great job at depicting a fractured teenage relationship and you could feel all the feelings Kendra was experiencing due to her parents divorce and her dad moving on.

I would love to return to this island and its characters. It was lovely getting to know them and experiencing a slower pace of life.

I received a copy of this book for review. All views expressed are my own. 



About the Author


Nancy Naigle

ECPA and USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle crafts small-town love stories full of heart. She began her contemporary romance series, Adams Grove, while juggling a successful career in finance and life on a seventy-six-acre goat farm. Now happily retired, she devotes her time to writing, antiquing, cooking, and the occasional spa day with friends. Several of Nancy’s novels have been adapted to the television screen, airing on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Her novel The Shell Collector was adapted into the first Fox Nation original movie. A native of Virginia Beach, Nancy now calls Franklin, Virginia, home.


Connect with Nancy by visiting nancynaigle.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates. While you're there, spin the wheel and see what your special shell message is!

 


Tour Giveaway


(1) grand prize winner will receive a Shell Collector Summer Escape Box which includes a Nancy Naigle book tote bag, a shell set + message, coastal candle, beachy bookmark set, lighthouse charm, signed bookplate and a little surprise swag plus copies of Sand Dollar Cove and Dear Santa!


(3) other winners will each receive a Shell Gift Set of a handprinted shell with a message, beautifully printed message card, small drawstring bag, signed bookplate and a bookmark!


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The Memory Stone by Bryan Davis - Book Feature

February 20, 2026

 

The Memory Stone JustRead Takeover Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover Blitz for The Memory Stone by Bryan Davis hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

The Memory Stone

b Title: The Memory Stone 
Series: Dragons of Camelot #2 
Author: Bryan Davis 
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers 
Release Date: January 6, 2026 
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure 

A Girl with Powers Beyond Her Understanding. 
A Boy Sworn to Protect Her. 
And a Kingdom Veering into Madness. 

Camelot is becoming increasingly dangerous for dragons and their allies. When a fear-inducing toxin seeps into the water supply, Merlin, Hawk, and Sabina suspect sorcery. Could this be Lady Morgan’s doing? But when Lady Morgan pleads innocent and offers a truce to save her poisoned sister, the trio hesitantly believes her. Using a supernatural device called the memory stone, the team splits up to embark on an epic journey to Dragon’s Rest and portals beyond to uncover the mystery. 

Readers of Bryan Davis’s previous books will devour this fast-paced read following the thrilling adventures of heroic new characters. 

Perfect for teen and tween readers of Christian fiction, this magical, YA fantasy adventure includes:
  • Clues to Sabina’s Underborn heritage
  • Suspenseful escapes and rescues
  • An epic battle of good dragons and dragon riders versus the forces of evil
  • Clean action adventure, portal fantasy, and supernatural mystery
  • Cameo appearances by characters from Oracles of Fire series
  • Multiple POVs from humans and dragons
  • Strong faith themes focused on the power of prayer

More Books from this Series:

The Sacred Scales

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Tyndale Fiction | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Christianbook | Bookshop | BookBub


About the Author

Bryan Davis

Bryan Davis is the author of several fantasy/science fiction novels for youth and adults, including the bestselling series Dragons in Our Midst. He and his wife, Susie, have seven adult children, and they work together as an author/editor team. 

Connect with Bryan by visiting www.DavisCrossing.com to follow him on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Excerpt


Hawk and Sabina leaped up and gathered any flasks and jars they could find, most of which had been used for water before, and set them near the secret panel. When Hawk searched under a shelf laden with old scrolls, he found a leather bag the size of a large gourd. The loose drawstring at the top allowed him to peek inside. The sparks powder filled the bag to the top. He tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. The powder had to be extremely dense.

“Hurry!” Merlin called from the panel as he held a lantern and an armful of the vessels. “We have enough. We must make haste.”

Hawk left the bag behind, picked up the remaining vessels, and all three hustled into the secret room. Merlin led the way to the end of the narrow corridor where his bed now sat instead of the table that had been there before. He set his vessels and lantern on the floor and pressed the wall at a spot where a knot marred the wood. The bed slid to the side on its own until it abutted the wall, exposing the trapdoor underneath.

Merlin crouched and knocked on the trapdoor, using the same combination of knocks that usually opened the secret panel. The trapdoor rose to a vertical position and stopped.

“This is a new invention,” Merlin said. “No time to explain. Hawk, you will come with me. While we are descending, Sabina, you will close and secure the panel leading here. When we arrive at the bottom, you will drop the vessels one at a time. We will catch them and signal for the next one. Then you will join us with the lantern.”

Sabina nodded. “I understand, Master Merlin.”

“Good. And we must work quickly.” He climbed down the ladder, his voice muted in the passage. “I will explain our purpose and our haste once we are together in the dungeon.”





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Texas Reclaimed by Sherry Shindlear ~ Book Spotlight

February 5, 2026

 



Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Texas Reclaimed by Sherry Shindelar, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!


About the Book


Texas Reclaimed

Title: Texas Reclaimed 
Series:
Lone Star Redemption #3 
Author: Sherry Shindelar 
Publisher:
Wild Heart Books 
Release Date:
February 3, 2026 
Genre: Christian Historical Romance


Can love blossom between a woman haunted by her family's past and a man haunted by the trauma of war? 


Cora Scott is determined to hold onto her family's Texas ranch and provide a stable home for her young half-brother, Charlie, despite the mounting challenges of post-Civil War frontier life. But when a scheming creditor threatens to seize their land, she must accept help from Ben McKenzie, a former Yankee soldier sent by her late brother. Though Ben's generosity and strength draw her, the man's private struggle she stumbles upon—too reminiscent of her father's alcoholism—makes her question whether she can trust her heart to him. 


Ben McKenzie arrives in Texas intent on fulfilling his promise to his dying friend to protect Cora and Charlie. While using his inheritance to save their ranch, he battles not only the loss of their cattle but also his dependency on laudanum—a medicine that turned into a curse after his imprisonment at Andersonville. As his feelings for Cora deepen, he must choose between his promise to his father to take over their Philadelphia newspaper and his growing dream of a life with Cora in Texas. 


When a Comanche warrior begins courting Cora and Ben's responsibilities in Philadelphia threaten to tear them apart, they must decide if their love is strong enough to overcome their fears and forge a future together on the Texas frontier.


PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Wild Heart Books | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBub


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Texas Forsaken Texas Divided


Excerpt


Cora sank against Ben’s chest like parched earth soaking up rain, her body trembling almost as

much as Ben’s battered one. He could have been killed. A chill swept over her body. Her hands

dug into the back of Ben’s rumpled undershirt and held on tight. Thank God, Ben was alive,

standing, and breathing. Thank God, they hadn’t taken Charlie. That they were all still here safe.

Charlie came alongside and hugged them both. Ben slipped one hand from Cora and wrapped his arm 

around the boy’s shoulders. Jack scurried around their feet, panting. Safe. Cora bit her lip and squeezed

 her eyes shut. She choked back a sob. She wouldn’t cry. Strong and steady beneath the hard wall of his

 chest, Ben’s heart pounded against her cheek.

His warmth permeated the dirty linen of his shirt and the thin cotton of her chemise, drawing her

like a magnet.

Moisture dropped onto the back of her head. A metallic smell. Blood.

Her breath caught. What was she thinking? Releasing her hold, she pulled back a few

inches, her hands still lingering on his sides as if they belonged there. “You’re bleeding.” Every

inch of her wobbled.

About the Author


Sherry Shindelar


Originally from Tennessee, Sherry Shindelar is a romantic at heart who enjoys taking her readers into the past. She fell in love with writing when she was nine years old. Decades later, she is living out her dream of writing stories from her heart and sharing them with the world. Sherry is a multi-award-winning author: 2025 Maggie Award Winner, 2023 ACFW Genesis Finalist, and 2022 Crown Finalist. She currently resides in Minnesota with her husband of forty-one years. They have three grown children and three grandchildren.


Connect with Sherry by visiting sherryshindelar.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.



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