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Alissa, Kelly and Nicole share what books they have loved so far in 2026 and what they are looking forward to! (disclaimer: this episode was recorded in August)

Kelly, Alissa and Nicole dive into why they enjoy the "found family" trope in books and which ones stand out to them as good examples.

Alissa, Kelly and Nicole talk with Author JJ Samie Myles/Skylar J Kent about the Forbidden Romance Trope in the Christian Fiction/Closed Door romance world!

Ronie Kendig, Amanda Wright and Amber Kirkpatrick join Nicole as they share why they love The Lost Visionist and how listeners can back the Kickstarter campaign!

Pepper Basham delivers some insight into her books releasing in 2026 and we are excited!

Join us in celebrating and announcing the books that won our hearts and brought us joy in 2025! Congratulations to all of our nominees Crimson Sands JJ Samie Myles Elusive evil JJ Samie Myles Two Seconds Too Late Dani Pettrey Joy Jodi Basye Leap Day In The Square by Erynn Mangum The Voice We Find by Nicole Deese Gold Digger Skylar J Kent Reverie Drew Taylor Midnight on the Scottish Shore Sarah Sundin The Indigo Heiress Laura Frantz The Summons Marylu Tyndall A Fierce Devotion Laura Frantz Sense and Suitability Pepper Basham To Love a Beast Karen Witemeyer Some Melodious Sonnet Jennifer Hunt The Valkyrie Carrie Cotton Anything, Everything Bekah Overbey The Rules of Falling For You by Mollie Rushmeyer The Dating Game by Heather Miekstyn An Overdue Match Sarah Monzon Splendor of the land The Scarlet star  The Curious Inheritance of Blakey House  by Joanna Davidson Politano

Author Ashley Dill enters the chat! From how she began writing stories with hard won happily ever after, to insight into some of the challenges of being a Believer in the world of General Market Romance, Ashley gives candid and heartfelt answers to all our questions.

Alissa, Kelly and Nicole share their favorite reads of 2025 (June-Dec) and the books they are eagerly anticipating for 2026!

Alissa and Nicole chat with author Julie Klassen about all things regency! From true to life details found in her book to sneak peak into what her next project is, tune into this episode to hear it all.

Kelly, Alissa and Nicole Share what they enjoy about the friends-to-more trope and what books are their favorite.

Nicole and Alissa chat with Emma St. Clair and discuss sailing adventures, friendship dynamics, humor, reading trends and so much more!

Nicole and Katee chat about stories that mesh genres, cliffhanger endings, and complex relationships in a world where futuristic technology and fantasy elements meet. Author Katee Stein gives a insider look into what inspires her to combine science fiction and fantasy in her stories. And find out what we can expect in Skysworn!

Kelly and Nicole chat with author B.R. Goodwin about her books, her family, and a behind the scenes look at being an independently published author.

Alissa, Kelly and Nicole share their favorite reads so far this year. And we discuss the upcoming books we are looking forward to reading and rereading! Show notes Books that are mentioned and discussed Purest Joys Restored - Jennifer Q. Hunt Meet Me At the Starlight - Rachel Hauck Crimson Sands - JJ Samie Myles The Valkyrie - Carrie Cotten Forget Me Knot - B.R. Goodwin Nightshade and Digitalis - Ronie Kendig Montana Marshalls - Susan May Warren The Sands of Sea Blue Beach - Rachel Hauck Ella Enters the Group Chat - Emma St. Clair Happy In Honey Hill Book #2 (no title yet) - B.R. Goodwin Scions - Ronie Kendig Sowing Hope - Heather Wood The Dreams We Knew by Rachel Scott McDaniel The Indigo Heiress by Laura Frantz Crimson Sands by JJ Sammie Myles Rules of Ruin by Mimi Matthews  The Summons by MaryLu Tyndall Of Silver and Secrets by Michelle Griep To Love a Beast by Karen Witemeyer Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham The Highland Heist by Pepper Basham Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham A Fierce Devotion and The Belle of Chatham by Laura Frantz Anything Rachel Scott McDaniel has up her sleeve Karen Witemeyer — The Secret Society of Spinsters series Next installment of the The Legend of the Kings Ring series by MaryLu Tyndall Next series by Michelle Griep coming out in February Whispers at Painswick Court by Julie Klassen The Marriage Method by Mimi Mathews Will of the Many Inglorious by Tamara Leigh A Tartan Love by Nichole Van Mists over Channel Islands by Sarah Sundin Spies Lies and Alibis by Natalie Walters Sence and Suitability by Pepper Basham Flame Theory by C.F.E. Black

The lovely Courtney Walsh gave us insight into her special brand of storytelling, and some behind the scenes look into Everything's Coming Up Rosie!