A Plain Confession

Regrets.  We all experience this.  But what if you have the chance to go back and make amends.  Would you?  Could you?

Sam did something really stupid when he was 16.  And he couldn't let it go.  He returned to his hometown to say he was sorry.  Was it too late for Sam? 

Darcy, a traveling nurse, moved from one location to another.  She promised her brother to travel the world and experience what he could not.  Was she really just running away from real relationships?

Dok had to make a decision that impacted a small child.   Was it too late for her to become a mother?

This book is part of a series of books about the Amish and their English neighbors.  It was a page turner.  I read the other books so the characters were familiar to me.  I would highly recommend reading the previous books in order.

Series Order:

1. A Healing Touch (Book #1)
2. A Hidden Hope (Book #2)
3. A Plain Confession (Book #3) 

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I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from CelebrateLit. All opinions are my own.

About the Book

Book: A Plain Confession

Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher

Genre: Amish Fiction

Release Date: October 20, 2026

Sam Mustang has come to Stoney Ridge with one purpose–to make amends before his time runs out. An outsider with a past he can’t undo, he finds unexpected companionship in Darcy Delaney, a traveling nurse whose restless spirit is steadied as Sam teaches her and young Gus Troyer the wonder of stargazing.

But the stars aren’t the only things shifting in Stoney Ridge. Dok Stoltzfus is thrust back into the hardest chapter of her life when the child she once fostered returns. His presence stirs complicated questions: Is she now too old to be a mother, and what lies behind the troubling changes she sees in the child?

As those secrets ripple outward, the lives of Sam, Dok, and Gus begin to pull at the same thread. Sam’s search for redemption, Dok’s struggle with calling and family, and Gus’s bond with a vulnerable child collide in ways that test faith, love, and the very meaning of forgiveness.

 

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About the Author

Suzanne Woods Fisher is a bestselling author, Christy finalist, Carol and Selah winner, and two-time ECPA Book of the Year finalist, with over forty books to her name. She writes contemporary, historical and Amish novels. Suzanne lives in California with her husband, where life (family and friends) provides plenty of grit for the oyster.

 

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Dear Reader,

Here’s a fun bit of timing to celebrate A Plain Confession‘s release: in November 2026, just a few weeks after the book comes out, the Leonid meteor shower peaks. It’s one of the most dazzling showers of the year, with fast, bright streaks that show up without warning. No telescope needed. Just a dark patch of sky, a warm jacket, and a willingness to slow down for a while.

If you want to make a night of it, pack some stargazing snacks. Cosmic popcorn, sprinkled with smoked paprika. Shooting star sandwiches, cut with a cookie cutter. Milky Way hot cocoa or Comet apple cider in a thermos. Or go all out with a celestial charcuterie board: moon and star-shaped cheddar bites, chocolate-covered almonds, dried cherries, crackers, the works.

A few tips if you’re new to stargazing:

• Find a darker spot. Even stepping away from porch lights helps.
• Give your eyes time. Ten minutes without bright screens makes a huge difference.
• Look toward the east for the best show.

Then just pause. Let yourself slow down.

That’s the heart of Sam’s story too. Slowing down. Paying attention. Letting small wonders do their quiet work.

I hope A Plain Confession gives you that same sense of wonder. Thanks for joining me on the tour! Happy stargazing!

Suzanne

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Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 8

Devoted To Hope, November 9

She Lives To Read, November 10

Holly’s Book Corner, November 10

Simple Harvest Reads, November 11 (Guest Review from Marilyn)

Jeanette’s Thoughts, November 12

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Maureen’s Musings, November 14

Mary Hake, November 14

EmpowerMoms, November 15

Cover Lover Book Review, November 16

Locks, Hooks and Books, November 16

The Avid Reader, November 17

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 18

Southern Gal Loves to Read, November 18

Little Homeschool on the Prairie, November 19

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Suzanne is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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Mrs Clutterbuck’s Christmas Emporium

Mabel left her hometown in a hurry. Heartbroken, she had no choice but to start anew. She kept to herself.  She stopped talking to her twin sister.  She left everything she held dear. 

She thought she was happy. It took an unexpected call to change everything. After returning home, she learned what truly made her happy.  Plus she learned the truth.

It was a great story.  Second chances.  An older love story.  Christmas themed.

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I received a complimentary advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Mrs Clutterbuck’s Christmas Emporium

When Mabel Clutterbuck opens a Christmas shop in sleepy Merrycombe Bay, she has no idea how much her little emporium is about to change the hearts and minds of the people who live there.

Mabel Clutterbuck reluctantly returns to the seaside town she grew up in to be closer to her ailing mother. However, the old woman’s fading memories keep confusing Mabel with her sister Clara - the sister who sacrificed everything to care for their mother before recently disappearing without trace.

Determined to breathe new life into the old shop Clara used for her crafting endeavours, Mabel transforms it into Mrs Clutterbuck's Christmas Emporium, a magical haven filled with vintage decorations, festive treasures, and a little bit of wonder.

The true magic, however, lies in Mabel's Lucky Dip Gift Boxes. Carefully chosen for the hidden heartaches of the customers who buy them, each one brings comfort, hope, and unexpected joy. Not everyone in Merrycombe Bay is convinced, though, especially the formidable ladies of the local WI!

As Christmas approaches, an unexpected romantic encounter gives Mabel a glimpse of a future she never thought possible. And while she helps others find happiness, she begins to heal the parts of herself she thought would remain broken.

But beneath the sparkle of fairy lights and festive cheer, old wounds refuse to stay buried. Why did Clara leave Merrycombe Bay? And if she returns, will Mabel lose everything she's finally found - including the future she never thought she deserved.

Heartwarming, uplifting and sprinkled with Christmas magic, Mrs Clutterbuck's Christmas Emporium is a story of family secrets, second chances, unexpected romance, and the power of kindness.

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Author Bio

Nicola May is a bestselling author renowned for her heartwarming and humorous romantic comedies. With twenty-three books to her name, her work has captured readers' hearts around the world, has been translated into fifteen languages and consistently ranks in the top 100 of Amazon's Kindle bestseller charts. When she’s not writing, she enjoys cream teas in her beloved Devon, hikes through nature, and occasionally places a bet on the horses.

 

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Mail-Order Lady

Clara McKinney planned to meet her mother in town.  She didn't want to go but closure was needed especially after her sister and her ran away to be mail-order brides without their mother's consent.  Her sister, Kate, married Clara's intended groom. The groom's brother, Robert Balfour, accompanied Clara to meet her mother.  He would be there with her.  He would protect her. She was confident she was safe.

Never in her wildest dreams that she would return home married to her sister's brother-in-law.  And it was Robert of all people. What has she done? Robert wanted to protect her but did he have other motives? Can she trust him?

I loved the story.  Misty M. Beller has a special talent in writing her books.  I love that this is a continuation of a series called Lords of the Rockies.  This is Book 4. The characters are loved and familiar to me.

I received this book to review from Celebrate Lit.

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About the Book

Book: Mail-Order Lady

Author: Misty M. Beller

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: October 13, 2026

Five sons of an English duke, all raised in the Rocky Mountains…

She agreed to a safe, sensible marriage. He agreed because she already holds his heart.

Clara McKinney came west as a mail-order bride—only to watch her sister marry the intended groom instead. Now recovered from an illness that nearly killed her, she’s stranded at the Balfour ranch. Worse, her mother is demanding her return to face an arranged marriage that feels like a nightmare. When the quiet, bookish brother offers a marriage of convenience, Clara accepts with relief. No messy emotions or risk of rejection. Just safety.

Robert Balfour has one goal—win Clara’s heart. She now shares his name, but he must convince her that his devotion runs deeper than courtesy.

Then a stranger appears at the ranch with a shocking claim—he’s the rightful Balfour heir. Suddenly, Robert’s focus on earning his wife’s love faces a test he never saw coming. With enemies lurking and family loyalties tested, this marriage of convenience is about to become the most dangerous arrangement of all.

From a USA Today bestselling author comes a royal family saga featuring a marriage of convenience, unrequited love, and a family mystery that spans continents…all set in the rugged Montana Territory.

About the Author

Misty M. Beller is an ECPA and USA Today bestselling author with over 1 million books sold. She writes romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God’s love.

Raised on a farm and surrounded by family, Misty developed her love for horses, history, and adventure. These days, her husband and children provide fresh adventure every day, keeping her both grounded and crazy.

Misty’s passion is to create inspiring Christian fiction infused with the grandeur of the mountains, writing historical romance that displays God’s abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters.

Sharing her stories with readers is a dream come true for Misty. She writes from her country home in South Carolina and escapes to the mountains any chance she gets.

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A marriage of convenience only works if he’s not already in love…

Hello Reader Friends!

I’m so excited to be back with you in the Lords of the Rockies world for another swoony installment!

If you’ve been following along, you already know Clara McKinney. She came west as a mail-order bride, only to watch her sister marry the intended groom instead. (It really was the right match for both her sister and Thomas, but that didn’t make the ache hurt any less for Clara.)

Then illness nearly took Clara’s life, leaving her stranded at the Balfour ranch with nowhere to go—and a mother back home demanding she return to face an arranged marriage that felt more like a sentence than a future.

Can you imagine being in her shoes? Arriving in Montana for one life…and finding yourself in an entirely different story?

When the quiet, bookish Robert Balfour offers her a marriage of convenience, Clara accepts with relief. She knows Robert and he’s honorable. Plus a marriage on paper only means there’s no risk of rejection. No messy feelings. Just safety.

But here’s what makes my heart flutter about this story: Robert already loves her. He has for some time. He isn’t just offering convenience—he’s offering everything he has and hoping, quietly and patiently, that she’ll one day see it.

And just when their fragile new life together begins to take root, a stranger arrives at the ranch with a shocking claim that threatens to unravel everything.

I pray you love Mail-Order Lady!

Blessings!

Misty

 

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Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, October 31
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 31
Devoted Steps, November 1
Texas Book-aholic, November 1
Simple Harvest Reads, November 2 (Guest Review from Marilyn)
For Him and My Family, November 2
Wishful Endings, November 3
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, November 3
lakesidelivingsite, November 3
Betti Mace, November 4
She Lives to Read, November 4
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 5
Lyssa Loves Books, November 5
Sydney Schmied Books, November 6
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, November 6
Tell Tale Book Reviews, November 7
Book Holds and Jello Molds, November 7
Sylvan Musings, November 8
Jeanette’s Thoughts, November 8
Melissa’s Bookshelf, November 9
Books You Can Feel Good About, November 9
Cover Lover Book Review, November 10
Artistic Nobody, November 10 (Guest Review from Donna)
Holly’s Book Corner, November 11
Devoted To Hope, November 11
Mary Hake, November 11
Blossoms and Blessings, November 12
Locks, Hooks and Books, November 12
Lily’s Corner, November 13
Pause for Tales, November 13

Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Misty is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
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Loyalty's Pursuit

What a story!  The historical content was amazing but the story...wow!!   

Imagine losing your husband and 3 days later you marry someone else to survive.  That's exactly what Bess had to do.  She was pregnant and alone.  Totally dependent on a man.  Thank Goodness, Rob was decent, kind and a caring husband. He was more than patient with Bess.  

It took while for Bess to realize her true feelings for Rob.  If she went any longer denying her attraction I'd scream.

The background story was of war and survival in the late 1700s.  It was quite powerful.  

I loved it!  

I received this from Celebrate Lit to review.

About the Book

Book: Loyalty’s Pursuit

Author: Shannon McNear

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: October 13, 2026

She needs a husband to survive. Right now, a wife is the last thing he wants.

August 1780. After the Battle of Camden leaves British camp follower Bess Eaton widowed, expecting a child, and stranded in enemy territory, she faces two impossible choices: a return to an England that offers her nothing…or marriage to a stranger before the army marches on without her.

Backcountry loyalist Rob MacFarlane has already buried a wife and son and has no intention of marrying again at this moment. But he can’t ignore the vulnerable widow in his path. What begins as an act of duty quickly becomes something far more complicated when he offers Bess protection—and a name.

As war rages and the British cause begins to crumble, their fragile alliance is tested at every turn. Loyalties fracture. Faith is questioned. And the lines between enemy and neighbor blur. To survive, Rob must decide what allegiance truly costs—and Bess must choose whether she can trust not only the man she married…but the God she’s never fully known.

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About the Author
Transplanted to the far north after more than two decades in the Deep South, Shannon McNear loves losing herself in local history. She’s the author of twenty-one novels and novellas, not all of them in print, but her favorite roles are retired military wife, pastor’s wife, mom-of-many, mother-in-law, and grammie. When not cooking, researching, or leaking story from her fingertips, she enjoys being outdoors, hanging out with her grandbabies and basking in the beauty of the northern prairies.
More from Shannon
I’m so honored to be part of yet another Celebrate Lit tour! This story especially is near and dear to my heart, because it was my very first long historical after writing fantasy for decades, the book I still had in process when I submitted the proposal for my first novella, Defending Truth, and the one which gave me the courage to try that story (and genre) to begin with.
The first draft of this story took five years to complete, in between other projects and real life. It was a hard sell to start with, I knew, being set within the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution but from the British and Loyalist viewpoint. Still, it eventually netted me both of my agents (Defending Truth’s RITA® nomination didn’t hurt there, either) while garnering interest from various editors—but didn’t actually sell until last summer. That means this story languished for more than 10 years—and then the Lord Himself practically dropped this contract in my lap.
The first story of how the concept came to me can be found here:
https://colonialquills.blogspot.com/2014/07/dispelling-colonial-myths-reenactor.html
It was on my heart from the beginning to portray the romance, such as it is, in a rather unconventional way—something closer to what I imagine real life must have been for such a situation. And I deliberately steered away from the usual flowery declarations of love between my main couple, while hoping to present them in such a way that the reader has no doubt by the end of the story that they do absolutely care for each other. My dear editor with Wild Heart Books helped me shape and refine the characters and story from what might have been a more straightforward historical fiction read into more of what a historical romance reader might expect. I hope those expectations are now met, but also that my readers also come away with a fresh appreciation for how our country came to be.
Blog Stops
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, October 27
Holly’s Book Corner, October 28
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 28
Inkwell Inspirations, October 29
Betti Mace, October 30
Locks, Hooks and Books, October 30
Texas Book-aholic, October 31
For Him and My Family, November 1
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 2
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, November 3
Pause for Tales, November 4
Devoted To Hope, November 4
Jeanette’s Thoughts , November 5
Maureen’s Musings, November 6
Books You Can Feel Good About, November 7
Lyssa Loves Books, November 8
Simple Harvest Reads, November 8 (Guest Review from Donna)
Cover Lover Book Review, November 9
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Shannon is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://gleam.io/AJy7n/loyaltys-pursuit-celebration-tour-giveaway

Her Amish Christmas Secret- Samantha Price

The smells coming from Libby's new neighbor's house were tantalizing.  What was he doing late at night that smelled that good?

Libby hated saying goodbye to her friend.  When her friend moved out from next door, the son of her father's enemy, Josh moved in.   She was intrigued but felt she needed to keep her distance. 

That only lasted for a few days after his dogs and her cats became friends.  Plus a few baked goods changed her mind about Josh. 

I loved the story.  I really enjoyed how the two of them brought their families together.

What a wonderful Christmas Story.  

Thank you Samantha Price for another winner.

I received this from the author to review.

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Beyond the Broken Places

Annabelle loved teaching.  But did she love it more than Damian and his son, Nate?  A decision needed to be made.  

Damian was a lawyer in town.  He was sure that he did everything he could for his friend.  But his friend still lost their farm.  It didn't settle well with him.  Something was off.  And it could involve Walter Thorne, the banker.

Now, Mr. Thorne is a piece of work.  He was two-faced and a liar.  He was only thinking of himself.  He didn’t care who he hurt.

I enjoyed the book.  I loved Annabelle and was routing for her and Damian.  

It was a great read.  This is a story that leaves you feeling good about the world.  Well, except for the Thorne character.  Lol!

Thank you Robin Lee Hatcher for the chance to read an early copy of this book.

Her Amish Christmas Memories

Can you imagine not remembering anything about your past?  You don't recognize your family or your friends.  You don't know the location of your home or what you did at work.

This sweet story is about regaining what you lost but also gaining what you did not have.  Her best friend, Jonah, loved Millie but she didn't return his feelings.  An accident happened and now he is trying to help her regain her memory.  This is not easy for him to do.  

Millie has a chance of a new beginning.  She will come to realize how important her family and friends are to her. And just maybe Jonah and Millie will be surprised how their relationship changes.  Too bad Millie had to be kicked in the head by a horse for this to happen.

I received this book to review from the author.  

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A Castle of Sand

Losing your faith as an Amish woman is something you keep secret.  How could anyone in your community really understand that you believe GOD deserted you?

Sharon, a recent widow, needed to get away.  She was wallowing in grief.  She lost hope.  She decided to go to Pinecraft, Florida for a few months.  Her mother wasn't too happy about that. 

Fortunately for Sharon, she met Iva and her nephew, Peter in Florida.  With time, she began to heal.  Her friendship with them opened up a whole new world.

It was a lovely story.  Sharon wasn't looking for love.  But she found so much  more.

Healing and God's grace. 

I received a complimentary advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

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About the author (2026)

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written more than one hundred books, some translated into four languages. With nearly thirteen million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nation's most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards. Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are widely read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, love for God, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her late husband, Richard, raised and were blessed with two grown children. Wanda enjoys spending time with her six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.