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Few people tackle the topic of hell in Christian fiction, so I was curious to see what Frank McKinney would do with it in his Hell's Heaven. Listen in as we talk about his inspiration and what made him tackle this tough topic. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Hell's Heaven by Frank McKinney Once damned to Hell, it's forever…or is it? Three "good and godly" people die in the same instant on December 19, 2037: 94-year-old Alexander in Germany, 29-year-old Carolina in Brazil, and 64-year-old Eddie in Butte, Montana. Eagerly, they find themselves in line together outside the Pearly Gates, expecting to be recognized for their sanctified lives and then welcomed into Heaven. Instead, they are violently plucked out of line by angels-turned-demons and cast down into Hell, where they are met at one of the three fiery gates by Judas, Jesus's betrayer. What lies on the other side of Hell's gates is beyond comprehension: a sprawling, stench-filled, cavernous realm with a low ceiling of opaque, thick, colorless glass. The voices of the damned release a chorus of everlasting despair. It's said that no one ever wakes up in Heaven surprised that they are there. Well, Alexander, Carolina, and Eddie are shocked and dismayed that they have been condemned to Hell after the exceptional lives they believe they have led. This must be a mistake! Is this really their fate – forever? Even as they are subjected to Satan's diabolical and unrelenting mental and physical torments, Alexander, Carolina, and Eddie discover cryptic signs they believe are sent from their loved ones in the heavenly realm. Then when they witness rare bolts of brilliant light wherein a few condemned seemingly disappear, they start to wonder … During the three days between His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus went to Hell and freed countless condemned sinners. Could there be a way out of Hell for Alexander, Carolina, and Eddie? Learn more on Frank's WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

"Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it."  Mom always said that, but if I ever doubted her (you don't doubt Mom!), This Strange Sight by L. J. Long would convince me. Listen in and see what the Year of Jubilee series is all about! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  One of the things I'm most excited about is the Asian element in this series. There's not enough Asian-infused stories in Christian fiction, and now L. J. Long has added to the mix with a fabulous series that I can't wait to dive into. This Strange Sight by L. J. Long Some pray their whole lives to see the spirit realm. They don't know what they're asking for. Jubilee Li never asked for this gift. After a near-death experience takes her to hell and then heaven and back, she flees from her regrets—and the law—to start over on the other side of the world in Beijing, China. Under a concealed identity, she hopes to heal old wounds and live a normal life. But that isn't easy now that she sees angels and demons everywhere she goes. When Jubilee spies a girl talking with a demon, she impulsively follows—and captures the attention of a private detective investigating a series of strange deaths. Determined to free the girl, Jubilee agrees to work undercover for him. But will working together expose her secrets? And is the girl tailed by a demon really a victim…or a murderer? This Strange Sight is the first book in The Year of Jubilee, a nobledark duology filled with faith, grit, and ultimately, hope for what is lost. Readers who enjoy: Frank Peretti's This Present Darkness and its supernatural intrigue Death Note's high-stakes investigation & psychological edge C. S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters and its spiritual dynamics ...will love this blend of edge-of-your-seat suspense with a side of slow-burn romance, humor, and heart. Learn more on WEBSITE and follow on Goodreads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

Nothing says Christmas novel like a second-chance romance unless maybe a historical Christmas romance WITH children. EEEP!  Listen in as Alison Treat and I chat about her new release, When Sleigh Bells Ring. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I loved chatting about Alison's new book. I knew the minute we started talking that this was my kind of book. And yes, I will be reading it on my flight on Tuesday. EEEP!!!  Annie and Willie's Prayer.  When Sleigh Bells Ring by Alison Treat With the glitter of the Gilded Age and the timeless appeal of a second-chance, homespun romance, When Sleigh Bells Ring delights from the opening page. Tender, heartfelt, and beautifully nostalgic, it's a reminder of what truly matters at Christmas and always. A delightful holiday escape. —Laura Frantz, Bestselling Author It's November of 1879, and New York socialite Maggie Lawrence has lost her beau to a wealthy heiress. When her parents leave to spend the entire Christmas season on a European tour, she takes refuge at Brook Haven, her aunt and uncle's farm, where she summered as a child. She soon discovers that her old flame, Walter Jenkins, has lost his wife in childbirth. Walter's eighteen-month-old twins find their way into Maggie's heart. Perhaps there's room for Walter there as well, if Maggie can rebuild her shattered dignity and accept the winding road that has brought them together again. Walter is finally rebuilding his life after becoming a widower. He's taken over his father's mercantile, and the twins are happy with their aunt caring for them while he works. At least, that's what he tells himself. Nosy neighbors think he needs another wife, but there's nobody in town he'd even think about marrying…until Maggie comes back to Brook Haven for Christmas. Still, he lost her once before. Should he risk his heart again? Find out what happens in this second-chance historical romance. Learn more on Alison's WEBSITE and follow on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

What is it about orphan stories that grab your heart and hold it fast? Listen in as I chat with Kathleen Rouser about her Wounds and Rescues and the couple who are trying to unite two children with an unknown grandfather--if he's worthy of them. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Okay, so there might be a bit of a romance in here as well.  That's how it tends to work, and honestly, with all the pain of loss and trying to care for hurting children, you want someone like Rose Sinclair to find love and support.  Even someone as romance-averse as I can be can see the need for that support.  WOOT! Wounds and Rescues by Kathleen Rouser A nurse with a wounded heart. A former lawman haunted by loss. An attraction neither can afford. Rose Sinclair has built a careful new life in Stone Creek, hiding her painful past beneath a high lace collar. When private investigator Caleb Ellis arrives claiming he's found a grandfather for two orphans she's grown to love, she's determined not to trust him—or let him take the children she's come to cherish. Caleb needs Rose's cooperation to reunite the children with their family. But as questions begin to surface and shadows from Rose's past reappear, it becomes clear someone is willing to do whatever it takes to keep the truth buried. Forced to travel west posing as husband and wife, Rose and Caleb must protect the children while outrunning a past determined to destroy them. As danger closes in, Caleb must confront the faith he abandoned, and Rose must decide if she can risk her heart again. Because this time, trusting the wrong person won't just break them—it could cost them everything. Perfect for fans of Karen Witemeyer and Mary Connealy, this faith-filled historical romance features a forced-proximity journey, blending danger, redemption, and a road that leads two wounded hearts toward love. Learn more about Kathleen on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub. Don't miss her previous episode chatting all about Stone Creek Brides HERE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

Have you ever had to choose between saving one life or twenty? Fifty? Listen in as Jeremiah Friedli and I chat about his Core Decipher and whether his character Seth should save one life at a time or if he risks his life to save many. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  This Core series is so timely--with the way surveillance becomes more intrusive every day, ummmm.  Yeah. Core Decipher by Jeremiah Friedli One hacker. One impossible mission. Zero margin for error. Seth Alvarez has the ultimate power in a surveillance state: cyber invisibility. Using stolen tech that makes him a ghost to the all-seeing CORE system, he's the resistance's most valuable protector. But when CORE prepares a deadly upgrade that will crush all hope of freedom, Seth must make an impossible choice: stay hidden and keep saving lives one at a time, or risk everything by going undercover inside CORE's fortress for a chance to liberate thousands. Allying with a former enemy, Seth must pull off the most dangerous hack in history—one that will either liberate an entire nation or destroy everyone he loves. Learn more about Jeremiah on his WEBSITE and follow him on GoodReads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

If you love a good royal romance, you won't want to miss the third Royals of Andelar book, The Promise of a Princess. Listen in as Joy and I chat about this third book (and wait'll you hear about the second half! EEEP!). note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Don't know about you, but I'm pretty sure I'd never want to be royalty. The stuff they go through. That said... I sure do like watching authors torture them on the page.  All the drama, none of the real strain. The Promise of a Princess by Joy Crain  The Royals of Andelar, Book 3 Princess Genevieve's life seems like a dream. She has a loving family, a devoted fiancé, and a future set in stone. But beneath the perfection lies a secret she has guarded for years, one that could shatter everything if it were ever revealed. When an ancient doctrine resurfaces and threatens the very foundation of the monarchy, Genevieve is forced to face a choice that will cost her more than she ever imagined. Learn more about Joy on White Crown's WEBSITE and follow on Goodreads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

The best stories have a strong ring of truth. So when I heard about Through Many Dangers by Thomas Goodman... I knew I wanted to know more. Listen in and learn about the "pistol packin' preacher." note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  And don't miss The Last Man. You'll regret it if you do! Through Many Dangers by Thomas Goodman "Thomas Goodman again shows why he is one of the finest historical fiction authors we have. His vision of East Texas, both the place and the people, is as accurate as it is spellbinding." —James Wade, Western Heritage Award-winning author ofNarrow the Road Inspired by a remarkable true story,Through Many Dangerstakes readers to 1905 East Texas, where a young preacher arrives to lead a church—and finds himself drawn into a war for the soul of a town. Rick Burleson expects his first pastorate in the timber boomtown of Groveton to test his preaching. He does not expect murder, illegal whiskey, and a criminal operation protected by a corrupt sheriff, an indebted lumber baron, and a cold-blooded enforcer known as the Blade. When Rick begins challenging the lawlessness from his pulpit, threats turn to violence. His church and home become targets. The danger reaches his congregation, his wife, Sarah, and their children. Rick believes in prayer, patience, and the rule of law. But what happens when the law refuses to act? Soon the young Methodist preacher is carrying a holstered Colt and setting the loaded pistol on his pulpit every Sunday. Yet possessing a gun is one thing. Deciding whether he has the resolve to use it is another. Sarah, his steady and clear-eyed wife, faces the danger with him as the threats close around their family. Through Many Dangers is a historical crime novel of corruption, courage, marriage, and faith tested under fire. When evil has taken hold of a town, how long can good people wait for someone else to stop it? Learn more on Tom's WEBSITE and follow on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

A man, a woman, and a baby walk into some mistletoe--or something.  Listen in as I chat with Heidi Main about her "society" meets the world of ranching, where real life collide in a Christmas novel, The Mistletoe Baby. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  I think my favorite part is how Heidi shows that just because you've lived the party side of a party, that doesn't mean you know what goes into creating and executing that party plan! The Mistletoe Baby by Heidi Main 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? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Learn more on Heidi's WEBSITE and follow on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

There are just not enough "rodeo" books out there, but Jenny McLeod Carlisle has climbed into the saddle and... yeah. I tried to do something other than "stepped up to the plate," but it didn't work. Anyway, you get the gist. Listen in to get the story about the story! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Family relationships can be hard, so maybe that's why stories that explore them resonate so well. Stepping up when things are falling apart means doing hard things, and hard things make great stories. Throw in a horse or three and... Hope Takes the Reins by Jenny McLeod Carlisle They've spent their lives in the middle—now everything is asking them to step up. O.D. Billings has always lived in the shadow of his brothers. Even his name feels like something to hide behind. But when his family's future begins to unravel, O.D. is forced to take the reins in ways he never expected. Hope Caldwell is doing everything she can to hold her family together after the loss of her mother. The rodeo that's been her whole world is slipping through her fingers, and the future she counted on is suddenly uncertain. Because someone is ready to walk away. And everything she loves is at risk of disappearing. As lifelong neighbors, O.D. and Hope have always known each other—but now they're seeing each other in a whole new light. With pressure mounting from every direction, they find themselves leaning on each other in ways neither anticipated. But stepping forward means facing fears they've spent years avoiding. And trusting that God's plan might look very different than their own. In a world of dust, determination, and second chances, Hope Takes the Reins is a heartfelt story of courage, calling, and discovering that sometimes the middle is exactly where you're meant to be. Will they keep running from who they've always been…or finally step into who they're meant to become? Find love, purpose, and the courage to take the reins. Start reading today.   Learn more on Jenny's WEBSITE and follow on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

There's nothing better than taking a strong man with excellent skills and put him into a situation where he's not at the top of his game. EEEP! Listen in and see how Shilo Creed set up this world! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  Don't know about you, but a Navy Seal being thrown into spiritual warfare?  Yes, please! Plunged by Shilo Creed Jacob Carter built his life around one vow: never be helpless again. As a Navy SEAL, fear is buried under discipline, muscle, and mission. He runs toward danger, protects the weak, and survives what breaks other men. Then an admiral forces him into Project 157. The experiment tears him through the hull of a weaponless ship and strips away everything he mistook for strength. Jacob wakes in a spiritual dimension where none of his training can save him. His weapons are gone. Everything he trusted in is a distant memory. And here? Here, he is the hunted and the darkness has teeth. The lions can smell his weakness, and they obey only their relentless hunger. Back on Earth, nurse Sage Emerson is the only one fighting to keep Jacob's body alive. The project sees a military asset. The admiral sees data. The One World Government sees a weapon. But Sage sees a man trapped in a war no one else believes is real. And every hour she keeps him alive, the experiment reaches deeper into her too. Jacob is facing something older than science, closer than breath, and hungry enough to follow him back. Plunged is a gripping Christian fantasy spiritual thriller where military conspiracy and spiritual warfare collide—and a soldier trained for every earthly battle discovers the one war his weapons cannot win. Learn more on Shilo's WEBSITE and follow on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

If you love spiritual warfare with a bit of Screwtape Letters thrown in, then listen in as James Finke and I chat about his Dear Judas. This is one I do NOT want to miss. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   James FInke started out writing  apologetics and during Covid, shifted to apologetics-infused fiction. And if you don't follow him on Instagram, you should!  He's brilliant. Dear Judas by James Finke Christians are binging this in a weekend. Not your typical Christian fiction. This one will impact your walk with Christ. From James Finke, author of the bestselling Christianity Uncomplicated series, comes Dear Judas, a gripping Christian novel where love, apologetics, and spiritual warfare collide. Tommy Finch has built his life on evidence, logic, and measurable results. A successful medical device salesman in a demanding corporate world, he has no need for God. Until his heart stopped. After a near-death experience shatters his disbelief, Tommy finds himself confronting questions his rational worldview cannot explain. But as he searches for answers, he becomes the target of unseen forces determined to lead him to "their father's house below." There is just one problem for hell's strategy team. Tommy is married to Elizabeth, a devoted Christian whose persistent prayers and unwavering faith make him far more dangerous than he realizes. Through chilling letters between a junior demon and his calculating supervisor, Dear Judas reimagines the themes of The Screwtape Letters in a contemporary setting, blending spiritual warfare, thoughtful apologetics, humor, heart, and eternal stakes. As Tommy wrestles with skepticism, truth, and the unseen battle unfolding around him, one question becomes unavoidable: What if the evidence actually points toward God? Perfect for readers of C. S. Lewis, Frank Peretti, and Francine Rivers, especially those who enjoy Christian fiction filled with spiritual conflict, emotional depth, and faith that refuses to separate reason from belief. Learn more on James' WEBSITE and follow on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

Most of us are used to Amanda Cabot writing in the late nineteenth century, but post WWII?  Sign me up! Listen in and see what you can expect from Amanda's Beyond the Melody. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I love jukeboxes, and a book with someone who knows all about them?  Sign  me up! EEEP! Beyond the Melody by Amanda Cabot Neither one is looking for love, But sometimes all it takes is one dance. By the spring of 1946, life in Sweetwater Crossing is almost back to normal after the war. Not Anna Finley's. She lost her chance at happily-ever-after when the man she loved was killed in France. Anna does her best to hide her sorrow and a secret that haunts her as she works on the jukeboxes she inherited when her brother died in combat. There's no point in dreaming about what might have been. Jim Smythe is also grieving a shattered life. His fiancee broke their engagement, reminding him that a respected magazine said it should take no more than three weeks for a veteran to forget the war. But Jim cannot forget the men in his platoon who didn't return home, and he's made it his mission to visit each of the fallen soldiers' families, hoping to give them some small measure of comfort. Sweetwater Crossing is his final stop. After that, he'll have to return to Boston and the life that holds no appeal. If only he could find an alternative, one where people saw him for himself, not his family's name. He's given up hope that anyone will understand what his parents and fiancee did not, but everything changes when he enters a small cafe and sees a woman whose eyes reflect his own pain standing next to a jukebox. Jim knows he'll never see her again, yet it somehow feels right to extend his hand and say, "May I have this dance?" It's a once-in-a-lifetime moment for two wounded people unless they can overcome their fears and find the courage to love again. Learn more about Amanda on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

Intrigue and desperation in Canada in the early nineteenth century?  Definitely. I love when authors give us stories like this. Listen in and see what prompted Christian Hill Suntz to write The Heiress and the Woodsman. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  This was one of the most interesting conversations I've had. Christine is a delight, but the history in this story is intriguing and her discussion so very engaging. Thanks, Christine! The Heiress and the Woodsman by Christine Suntz Charlotte Carruthers must find her brother. Joshua Robertson needs the funds to free his. On the road into the Canadian wilderness, they become reluctant allies in a race to save their siblings before brewing rebellion tears the colony apart. Canada, 1837. Charlotte is determined to hold onto her family's crumbling estate―the last vestige of their former place in Toronto society before her mother's death and her father's financial ruin. But when her missing brother Simon is suspected of aiding a political rebellion, Charlotte heads north to find him before his impulsive decisions ruin what's left of their family's standing and break her ailing father's heart. Joshua has worked tirelessly to carve a home from the wilderness for the younger brother he was forced to leave behind, only to learn his first harvest is nearly worthless and his brother has been sold into an indenture Joshua can't afford to redeem. When a stranger offers him work tracking down a settler in the bush, he's desperate enough to agree. Nothing has prepared Charlotte for the challenges of surviving the wilderness. When Joshua comes to her aid, she offers to pay him for guidance through the bush. Though he knows a spoiled city girl will slow him down, he can't refuse the money. As Charlotte and Joshua face the dangers of travel through rough terrain, admiration and friendship grow, even as class divides and hidden truths complicate their bond. But when they are caught in the crossfire of rebellion, they must decide if the futures they've fought for are truly their hearts' desire―or if something unexpected awaits. Clean and wholesome historical romance with reluctant allies and secret identities tropes Filled with love, faith, and adventure Perfect for fans of Julie Klassen, Laura Frantz, and Tamera Alexander Includes discussion questions for book clubs   Learn more about Christine on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

I love a good Christmas novella collection, and Lighting Up Christmas promises to be a fabulous one. Listen in as I chat with four Scrivenings authors about the collection and their books! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. If you knew the craziness that was this recording! Those poor women!  Meanwhile, we managed, and now, I don't know about you, but I'm dying to get to it! :D Lighting Up Christmas by Amy R. Anguish, Heather Greer, Mary Pat Johns, and Regina Rudd Merrick Four Christmas lights. Four love stories. One season filled with faith, hope, and happily-ever-afters. In Lighting Up Christmas, four heartwarming holiday romance novellas shine with cozy charm, clean romance, small-town warmth, and the gentle reminder that God can bring light to even the dimmest season. In The Bright Side of Christmas by Amy R. Anguish, Holly Belle loves Christmas, holiday décor, and twinkling lights. Her new neighbor, Robert Bradshaw, prefers peace, quiet, and keeping her Christmas cheer firmly on her side of the duplex. But when Holly decides his grinchy heart needs a little holiday help, their battle over lights may lead to something brighter than either one expected. In The Light of a Christmas Star by Heather Greer, Elena Bell is determined to make Tannenbaum's Festival of Lights a success for the families depending on it. When rising Hollywood star Trenton Wills arrives at her B&B, he may be the answer to the town's needs—and the beginning of Elena's own Christmas romance. But Trenton has secrets that could dim more than the festival lights. In 'Twas the Light Before Christmas by Mary Pat Johns, Cooper Blackmon enters the region's biggest Christmas lights competition determined to win. Mandy Alvarez needs the prize money to save her family's beloved Christmas Village. As rivalry turns to friendship and friendship glows into something more, only one can claim the prize. But both may have far more to lose than money. In Pitch Perfect Lights by Regina Rudd Merrick, Holly Shepherd is facing her family's first Christmas after loss while trying to create joy for her young siblings. When author Paxton Hollis returns home and quietly helps revive her father's beloved light display, Holly discovers that hope can still shine, even through grief. A charming choice for readers who enjoy clean, faith-friendly romance wrapped in Christmas lights, small-town warmth, and happily-ever-after hope. Read Lighting Up Christmas and discover four faith-filled holiday love stories that glow with joy, hope, and the true light of Christmas. Visit Amy at her WEBSITE or on GoodReads and BookBub. Learn more on Heather's WEBSITE and follow on GoodReads and BookBub. Learn more about Mary on her  WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub. You can learn more about Regina and her books on her Website and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!

My favorite romance is romcom--always. And one of my favorite romcom authors has a new one out, I LOVED it.  Listen in as Becca Kinzer and I chat about her latest book, Not What We Pictured.  So funny.  note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  We had a great time talking about not just Not What We Pictured but also a Christmas novella I've forgotten the name of but listened to when we finished talking and... guys. It was great! Not What We Pictured by Becca Kinzer This is absolutely not how they pictured their summer going. McKenna Boston is feeling stuck. She's spent years growing her photography skills only for her career to hit a wall. She's ready to move on, and she will, just as soon as she helps her sister's boyfriend stage the perfect proposal. But when her best laid plans go awry and a handsome stranger accidentally ends up with the heirloom ring, McKenna hops on a flight to retrieve it. Piece of cake, right? Nate Lambert was hoping to enjoy a relaxing summer before starting his new job as a literature professor, but he arrives in Tennessee to discover his mom's bed and breakfast is struggling and there's a long list of repairs to be tackled. The last thing he needs is a gorgeous, determined photographer searching for a ring he doesn't have since the airline lost his luggage somewhere on his route from Nebraska. With the ring nowhere to be found, all McKenna can do is wait and use the time to build her portfolio and plan her next career move. But she also can't help getting swept up in Nate's bed and breakfast renovations and in planning a community concert with the townsfolk. As both await news of Nate's suitcase, it begins to seem their serendipitous meeting, and the proposal gone wrong, could actually be everything going right . . . and that this may be their chance at a love neither could have pictured. Learn more on Becca's WEBSITE and follow on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon YouTube and more!