StoryChats @ InspyRomance

Episode 166: Fish Out of Water Trope

Join Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they chat about books with the fish out of water trope. This is our final episode for the foreseeable future - thank you so much for listening!

 

Books discussed include:

Princess in Hiding by Carol Moncado

The Trinity Lakes Romance series

Then There Was You by Kara Isaac

Child of Joy by Kimberly Rae Jordan

Any book by Marion Ueckermann, Autumn MacArthur, and Milla Holt

The Cowboy's Convenient Marriage by Valerie Comer

Amethyst Attraction by Valerie Comer

In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh

Falling on Main Street by Tara Grace Ericson

Episode 165: The Roads We Follow by Nicole Deese

Nicole Deese joins Narelle and Valerie to chat about her May release, The Roads We Follow.

Episode 164: Just for the Summer by Melody Carlson

Melody Carlson joins Narelle and Valerie to talk about her new book, Just for the Summer.

Episode 163: Never Fall Again by Lynn H. Blackburn

Lynn H. Blackburn joins Narelle and Valerie to chat about her new book, Never Fall Again.

Episode 162: CCR Set in Canada

Join Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they chat about CCR set in Canada!

 

Books discussed include:

Lost Down Deep by Sara Davison

The Riverbend Romance Series by Valerie Comer

The Red Door Inn by Liz Johnson

Saving the Single Dad's Bookstore by Nicole Lam

The Breakup Project by Carolyn Miller

Country Hearts by Carolyne Aarsen

Beyond the Tides by Liz Johnson

A Change of Heart (and the whole Callaghans and McFaddens series) by Kimberly Rae Jordan

Episode 161: Rocky Road by Becky Wade

Becky Wade joins Narelle and Valerie to chat about her new book, Rocky Road!

Episode 160: Is Romantic Suspense CCR?

Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they chat about romantic suspense. What it is, what percentage of romance to suspense keeps it there, and so forth. We'd love to know your thoughts!

Episode 159: One Wrong Move by Dani Pettrey

Dani Pettrey joins Valerie and Narelle to chat about her new book, One Wrong Move.

Episode 158: CCR Set in Alaska and Hawaii

Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth wrap up their tour of CCR in the 50 United States with Alaska and Hawaii!

Books discussed include:

• Falling for Alaska by Cathryn Brown
• Unraveled by Heidi McCahan
• Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune
• Cold Light of Day by Elizabeth Goddard
• Married to an Alaskan Man by Evangeline Kelly
• Wait for Me by Jan Thompson
• Alaska Twilight by Colleen Coble
• Wild About Denali by Sara Blackhard
• Game of Love by Denise Hunter
• Tropical Kiss or Miss by Liwen Y Ho
• Beginning Again by Lauraine Snelling
• Distant Echoes by Colleen Coble
• At Odds with the Billionaire by Liwen Y Ho
• The Lone Rice Ball by Cammy Tang

Episode 157: CCR Set in California and Nevada

Join Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they chat about CCR set in California and Nevada.

Books discussed include:

• Sarah Monzon's Sewing in SoCal series
• Finding Love in Eureka, CA by Angela Ruth Strong
• The Fab 40s Series by Liwen Y Ho
• The Spark Brothers Series by Liwen Y Ho
• Walking on Seaglass by Julie Carobini
• Seaside Reunion by Irene Hannon
• A Worthy Heart by Sara Beth Williams
• Framed in Death Valley by Dana Mintink
• Vegas Vacation by Clare Revell
• Meant to be Mine by Becky Wade
• Love's Promises by Sandra Lee Smith

Episode 156: Recent CCR Reads

Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth chat about what they've been reading lately.

Books discussed include:

• Always by My Side by Iola Goulton
• A Divine Christmas by Brynn Stewart
• Finding Grace by Melanie D Snitker
• Where Our Heart Lies by Jenny Glazer
• Dangerous Christmas Inheritance by Janda Sample
• Puppy Love & Christmas Joy by Merrillee Whren

Episode 155: Rom Coms

Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth chat about rom coms -- what they love, what they look for, and some of the current rom com trends.

Episode 154: Christmas Ella by Angela Ruth Strong

Angela Ruth Strong joins Narelle, Valerie and Elizabeth to chat about her Christmas novella, Christmas Ella.

Find Angela at AngelaRuthStrong.com

Episode 153: Can’t Fight the Mistletoe by Jaycee Weaver

Jaycee Weaver joins Narelle, Valerie and Elizabeth to talk about her recent Christmas novella, Can't Fight the Mistletoe.

 

Find Jaycee at JayceeWeaver.com

Episode 152: Recent CCR Reads

Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth talk about the CCR they've been reading lately -- we'd love to know what you've been reading!

Books discussed include:

• Let Me Hold You by Jan Thompson
• A Surprise Wedding for the Cowboy by Valerie Comer
• One Sweet Christmas by Laura Ashwood
• The Christmas Box by Jessica Wakefield
• Maybe It's the Mistletoe by Laurie Sord
• Shadows at Dusk by Elizabeth Goddard
• Seaside Cowboy's Marriage of Convenience by Alexa Verde

Episode 151: Falling for a Real Cowboy by Karen Baney

Karen Baney joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to chat about her new release, Falling for a Real Cowboy.

Find Karen at KarenBaney.com!

Episode 150: CCR Set in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona

Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they chat about books set in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Books discussed include:

• Finding Love in Park City, Utah by Angela Ruth Strong
• A Llama for the Cowboy by Ruth Pendleton
• Potato Flake Christmas by Cathe Swanson
• The Nurse's Homecoming by Allie Pleiter
• Falling for a Real Cowboy by Karen Baney
• The Hope Ranch series by Elizabeth Maddrey
• The Solid Grounds Coffee Company (and the whole Saturday Night Supper Club series) by Carla Laureano
• Love, Laughter, and Luminarias by Jaycee Weaver
• Provenance by Carla Laureano
• Braver with You by Jaycee Weaver
• After the Rain by Brandi Bruce
• The Wardrobe Dinner Theater series by Candee Flick

Episode 149: Pixels and Paint by Kristi Ann Hunter

Kristi Ann Hunter joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to discuss her recent contemporary release, Pixels and Paint!

 

Find Kristi at www.KristiAnnHunter.com

Episode 148: It’s Your Love by Rachel D. Russell

Rachel D. Russell joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to chat about her recent release, It's Your Love!

Find Rachel at https://racheldrussell.com/

Episode 147: Their Surprise Second Chance by Lindi Peterson

Lindi Peterson joins Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth to chat about her recent Love Inspired release, Their Surprise Second Chance!

 

Find Lindi at LindiPeterson.com

Episode 146: CCR Set in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho

Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR set in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.

Books/Series discussed include:

• Forever After All by Mandi Blake
• Holding Onto Hope by Janet W. Ferguson
• Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer
• Janessa by Kimberly Rae Jordan
• The Pot of Gold Series by Valerie Comer
• Skye by Heather Gray
• The Arcadia Valley multi-author series (Elizabeth Maddrey, Lee Tobin McClain, Valerie Comer, Danica Favorite, Mary Jane Hathaway, Annalisa Daughety)
• All of Valerie Comer's Cowboy series

Episode 145: Mama Dated Santa by Amy R. Anguish

Amy Anguish joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to chat about her recent release, Mama Dated Santa. A great story to kick off your Christmas reading!

Find Amy at abitofanguish.weebly.com

Episode 144: Recent CCR Reads

Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about the books they've been reading lately.

Books discussed include:

• Kayleigh by Kimberly Rae Jordan
• You Make it Feel Like Christmas by Toni Shiloh
• All's Fair in Love and Christmas by Sarah Monzon
• A Billion Reasons Why by Kristin Billerbeck
• Her Cowboy Blind Date by Narelle Atkins

Episode 143: Julia Monroe Begins Again by Rebekah Millet

Rebekah Millet joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about her upcoming debut novel, Julia Monroe Begins Again. Such a charming book you won't want to miss!

Find Rebekah at www.RebekahMillet.com

Episode 142: No Matter How Far by Sara Beth Williams

Sara Beth Williams joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to chat about her recent release, No Matter How Far -- part of the Trinity Lakes Multi-Author Series.

Find Sara Beth at www.SaraBethWilliams.com

Episode 141: CCR Set in Washington and Oregon

Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth chat about CCR set in the Pacific Northwest - specifically Washington State and Oregon.

Books discussed include:

• Angel Kisses and Riversong by Brynn Stewart
• The Trinity Lakes Series - Multiple Authors
• Beyond the Waves by Brynn Stewart
• Urban Farm Fresh Series by Valerie Comer
• Finding Love in Friday Harbor, Washington by Annette M. Irby
• Island Refuge by Kimberly Rose Johnson
• Brides of Seattle Series by Kimberly Rose Johnson
• Husband Auditions by Angela Ruth Strong
• Sandpiper Cove by Irene Hannon
• Chapel Cove Romance Series - Multiple Authors
• A Love to Treasure by Kimberly Rose Johnson

Episode 140: Recent CCR Reads

Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth chat about the CCR they've been reading lately.

Books discussed include:

• Pursuing the Paramedic by Regina Walker
• Bridge to the Present by Robin Merrill
• Daring Mr. Darcy by Carolyn Miller & Meredith Resce
• Wedding at Sea by Melissa Tagg
• Western Hearts by Carolyne Aarsen

Episode 139: The Lost Manuscript by Mollie Rushmeyer

Mollie Rushmeyer joins Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth to talk about her recent release The Lost Manuscript. It's a great combo of history and contemporary married romance - don't miss out!

Find Mollie at www.MollieJRushmeyer.com

Episode 138: Positively Penelope by Pepper Basham

Pepper Basham joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to chat about her recent release, Positively Penelope. Such a delightful book - don't miss out!

Find Pepper at www.PepperDBasham.com

Episode 137: CCR set in Iowa, North and South Dakota, Missouri, and Nebraska

Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they discuss CCR set in Iowa, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, and Missouri!

 

Books discussed include:

• Country Blessings by Merrillee Whren
• Cowboy Walking Away by Jesse Gussman
• Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Joann Durgin
• If I Belong with You by Cindy Kirk
• It Will Be Forever by Jennifer Rodewald
• From the Start by Melissa Tagg
• Love at Sunset Lake by Sally Bayless
• The Lifeguard, the New Guy, and Frozen Custard by Carol Moncado
• One Perfect Spring by Irene Hannon