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Review of “Taken Without a Trace” by Hope Welborn

This is a new author to me. This novel revolves around a current case that the main female character, Maya Reid, is investigating as well as a cold case the main male character, Cash Brenner, is investigating. I am always intrigued when there is a cold case involved in a plot. This novel was really well written. I thoroughly enjoyed the secondary characters in this novel as well as the twists and turns found throughout. I had some ideas of who was behind everything but was not 100% sure. I definitely recommend this book and I look forward to future books by this author.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

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Beach House Rescue by Hope Toler Dougherty Blog Tour

 

Review of “Beach House Rescue” by Hope Toler Dougherty

This is the second novel I have read by this author. I was excited to read this novel because it is set at the beach in North Carolina. The two main characters are Tessa Trask and Wyatt Henry. In chapter eleven, Wyatt’s sister shows up in the plot. She throws a very interesting twist into the story. One lesson you can learn from this novel is that you cannot judge someone by how they compare to someone else because even though they may have some similarities, they will also have some differences. Another lesson is that you should not let your past define you or keep you from the future you want. I definitely recommend this book.
I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

 

Beach House Rescue JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Beach House Rescue by Hope Toler Dougherty, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Beach House Rescue

Title: Beach House Rescue
Author: Hope Toler Dougherty
Publisher: Scrivenings Press
Release Date: June 23, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

Two strangers. One beach house. Zero plans to share it.

Tessa Trask expects a quiet summer restoring a friend’s beach house—not waking up to an intruder and defending herself as best she can. Wyatt Henry isn’t a burglar, though. He’s just as surprised to find her there—and just as determined to stay.

Under protest, the two agree to an uneasy truce. Tessa is creative and spontaneous. Wyatt is disciplined and guarded. Keeping their distance should be easy…until a surprise visitor arrives and turns their temporary arrangement into something far more complicated.

As sun-soaked days lead to deeper conversations, irritation softens into a fragile peace and grows into something worth protecting. While Tessa begins to trust God’s leading for her future, Wyatt wrestles with a past that makes trust feel dangerous.

Are their growing feelings worth the risk—or is walking away the only safe choice?

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About the Author

Hope Toler Dougherty

Hope Toler Dougherty holds a Master’s degree in English and taught at East Carolina University and York Technical College. Her early novels are Irish Encounter, Mars…With Venus Rising, and Rescued Hearts. Her Forever Series includes Forever Music, “A Hatteras Surprise,” a novella featured in Candy Cane Wishes and Saltwater Dreams, Forever Home, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA)’s 2023 Romance Novel of the Year, and Forever Free, first place in the Faith, Love, & Hope Reader’s Choice Award for 2025.

A chronic community volunteer as well as a member of ACFW, NC Writers’ Network, and Neuse River Writers, she shares her belief in God “Who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine” in her daily life and stories.

She and her husband, Kevin, live in North Carolina and delight in visits with their two daughters and twin sons.

Connect with Hope by visiting hopetolerdougherty.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(3) winners will each receive a signed copy of Beach House Rescue and a $20 Amazon gift card!

Beach House Rescue JustRead Tours blog tour giveaway

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 10, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 17, 2026. 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 for print copy. Ebook available instead if winner is outside the US. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Review of “The Mistletoe Baby” by Heidi Main

I am a big fan of this author. This novel revolves around Natalie Patterson and Reggie Evermore. Natalie did the right thing. She told the truth about her ex-husband and her parents but because she did that she is now on her own. Reggie is a former foster child who has trouble trusting others as well as himself. Because of the baggage these two have, the relationship takes awhile to come together. It is nice to go on their journey to learning to trust. I also really enjoyed reading the parts where you can tell Natalie realizes she does not want to go back to her old life. This novel also had some great secondary characters. I highly recommend this book and I cannot wait until the next one in the Home to Evermore Ranch series.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

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Review of “Twilight Tactics” by Lynette Eason

This is one of my go-to romantic suspense authors. This book has so many interesting aspects to it. It has the mob and preppers. A fourteen year old girl happened to see a mob hit and is being protected by two FBI agents while the main female character is possibly being targeted by the prepper group she left behind. I really enjoyed the interactions between the male and female main characters but I also really enjoyed the interactions between the fourteen year old and everyone she came across. She definitely came off as older. Her character was so well written. This novel had several twists and turns that I did not expect. They made the book even better. I highly recommend it.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. The opinions in this review are my own.

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Review of “When the Silence Breaks” by Elizabeth Goddard

This is one of my go-to romantic suspense authors. This is the first book in a new series called Mercy Ridge which is the name of the town this book takes place. This novel had not only the suspense that you would expect from this author but it had a lot of mystery to it as well. There were a lot of twists and turns within this novel. I did not realize who the bad guy really was until they told me. The main characters start out as strangers but slowly become more. I really enjoyed reading their interactions throughout the novel. I feel like the brother of the main male character will be the main character in the next book in this series. However, do not worry this novel does not leave a cliffhanger at the end. I definitely recommend this book.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. The opinions in this review are my own.