Episodes

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Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR set in Mississippi and Arkansas.
Books discussed include:
- The Honey Haven series by Jessica Patch
- Hitched in Hot Springs by Kristen Ethridge
- Arkansas Weddings by Shannon Taylor Vannatter
- Saving Grace by Amy R. Anguish
- A Wedding Date in Hot Springs Arkansas by Annalisa Daughety
- Winning His Trust by Toni Shiloh
- Leaving Oxford by Janet W. Ferguson
- Magnolia Storms by Janet W. Ferguson

Friday Mar 17, 2023
Episode 114: CCR with Photographer Main Characters
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Join Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they talk about books with a photographer main character.
Books discussed include:
- Longing for Lily by Tara Grace Ericson
- Picture Perfect Wedding by Janice Thompson
- London Tides by Carla Laureano
- Finding Peace by Melanie D. Snitker
- Pieces of Forever by Valerie M. Bodden
- The Model Bride by Autumn Macarthur
- Focus on Love by Candee Fick
- Bella Notte by Heather Gray
- Nowhere for Christmas by Heather Gray
- The Trouble with Love by Toni Shiloh
- More Than a Tiara by Valerie Comer

Friday Mar 10, 2023
Episode 113: March Recent Reads
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about the CCR they've been reading lately.
Books discussed include:
- A Heart to Trust by Judith McNees
- Honor Bound by Hallee Bridgeman
- Oatcakes, Tea, and Me by Ruth Kyser
- The Brickhouse Cafe by Carla Laureano
- Dance Over Me by Candee Fick
- Forgive and Remember by Robin Merrill

Friday Mar 03, 2023
Episode 112: Winning His Trust by Toni Shiloh
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Toni Shiloh returns to chat with Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth about her recent release with Love Inspired, Winning His Trust.
Don't miss this fantastic romance (with an adorable 5 year old, to boot).
You can find Toni at http://www.ToniShiloh.com

Friday Feb 24, 2023
Episode 111: CCR Set in Alabama and Tennessee
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR set in Alabama and Tennessee.
Books discussed include:
- Sweet Home Billionaire series by Hannah Jo Abbot (book 1 is Small Town Billionaire)
- The Dress Shop on King Street by Ashley Clark
- Love is a Battlefield by Annalisa Daughety
- A (kinda) Country Christmas by Krista Phillips
- A (nearly) Normal Nanny by Krista Phillips
- The Engagement Plot by Krista Phillips
- Pieces of Forever by Valerie M. Bodden
- An Irresistible Woman by Zoe McCarthy
- A Marriage of Convenience by Deborah Lynn Collins
- Destination Romance by Amy R Anguish

Friday Feb 17, 2023
Episode 110: Reading and Writing Internationally with Milla Holt
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Milla Holt joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about the ins and outs of writing books set in international locations and what we love about reading books that are set internationally.
Books discussed include:
- Helsinki Sunrise by Marion Ueckermann
- Poles Apart by Marion Ueckermann
- Manila Marriage App by Jan Elder
- Forget Paris by Autumn Macarthur
- Falling for the Foe by Milla Holt
- Books by Tope Omotosho

Friday Feb 10, 2023
Episode 109: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Join Narelle, Valerie and Elizabeth as they talk about the books they've been reading lately.
Books discussed include:
- Blue Columbine by Jennifer Rodewald
- Red Rose Bouquet by Jennifer Roadewald
- Finding Evergreen by Jennifer Rodewald
- All that Really Matters by Nicole Deese
- A Heart to Cherish by Judith McNees
- A Worthy Heart by Sarah Beth Williams
The annual InspyRomance Birthday bash will run from 2/14/2023 - 3/14/2023 -- be sure to stop by the blog to enter!

Friday Feb 03, 2023
Episode 108: Cold Light of Day by Elizabeth Goddard
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Elizabeth Goddard joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about her upcoming release, Cold Light of Day.
Find the series at http://www.MissingInAlaskaSeries.com
Find Elizabeth Goddard at https://www.elizabethgoddard.com/

Friday Jan 27, 2023
Episode 107: CCR Set in Kentucky
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR set in Kentucky.
Books discussed include:
- A Valentine for Veronica by Lisa Prysock
- The Santa Run by Beth Pugh
- Grounded by Angela Carrell
- The Valentine Proposal by Beth Pugh
- Seven Virtues Ranch (series) by Becky Doughety
- Blizzard in the Bluegrass by Hallee Bridgeman
- Winning the Cowboy Billionaire by Emmy Eugene

Friday Jan 20, 2023
Episode 106: Cruise Ship Romance
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about romance novels set on cruise ships.
Books discussed include:
- It Had to be You by Linda Windsor
- Stranded by Danni Pettrey
- Wait for Me by Jan Thompson
- The Theory of Happily Ever After by Kristen Billerbeck
- True North by Susan Diane Johnson
- Her Billionaire Wish by Kayla Alexander

Friday Jan 13, 2023
Episode 105: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about the books they've been reading lately!
Books discussed include:
- Hostile Intent by Tara Grace Ericson
- Kiss Me On Christmas by Sarah Monzon
- A Family's Christmas by Carolyne Aarsen
- Promise of Love by Tammy Dearden
- Not Another Christmas by Jaycee Weaver
- A Candle in the Window by Kimberly Rae Jordan

Friday Jan 06, 2023
Episode 104: Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they chat with Becca Kinzer about her new release, Dear Henry, Love Edith.
You can find Becca at http://www.BeccaKinzer.com

Friday Dec 30, 2022
Episode 103: CCR Set in Florida
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Join Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they chat about CCR set in Florida.
Books discussed include:
- Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Beth K. Vogt
- 12 Days of Snowmen by Sarah Monzon
- Finder's Keepers by Sarah Monzon
- Look for Me by Jan Thompson
- Four Little Blessings by Merrillee Whren
- From This Moment On by Debra Clopton
- Sunswept by Carla Laureano (sweet/clean)
- The Big 5-Oh by Sandra D Bricker

Friday Dec 16, 2022
Episode 102: Christmas in Freedom Ridge
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Tara Grace Ericson joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to chat about the books in the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series that has become a Christmas favorite for all three hosts.
Specific books in the series discussed are:
- Blind Date with the Hero by Tara Grace Ericson
- Second Chance with the Hero by Liwen Y Ho
- Believing the Hero by Tara Grace Ericson
- Hope for the Hero by Mandi Blake

Friday Dec 09, 2022
Episode 101: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about the books they've been reading lately.
Books discussed include:
- Autumn by the Sea by Melissa Tagg
- Faith in the Hero by Jesse Gussman
- To Believe in You by Emily Conrad
- An Awestruck Christmas Melody by Emily Conrad
- Heartland of Joy by Jessie Gussman
- Merry Ex-Mas by Courtney Walsh (sweet/clean, not CCR)
We'd love to know what you've been reading!

Friday Dec 02, 2022
Episode 100: The Bookshop of Secrets by Mollie Rushmeyer
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk with Mollie Rushmeyer about her recent release, The Bookshop of Secrets.
You can find Mollie at www.MollieJRushmeyer.com

Friday Nov 25, 2022
Episode 99: CCR Set in Georgia
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR set in Georgia.
Books discussed include:
- Restoring Fairhaven by Carolyn Miller
- A Family for the Farmer by Laurel Blount
- Turn With Me by Becky Wade
- Walk You There by Jan Thompson
- Uptown Heiress by Lindi Peterson
- The Little Black Wedding Dress by Lindi Peterson
- A Half Made Whole by K. Leah
- Mistletoe Make Believe by Amy R. Anguish
- Annie's Hope by Merrillee Whren

Friday Nov 18, 2022
Episode 98: Police Officer Heroes and Heroines
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR with police officers as the main characters.
Books discussed include:
- Organized Backup by Meredith Resce
- Sandover Beach Christmas by Emma St. Clair
- Finding Peace by Melanie D Snitker
- Her Mountain Refuge by Laurel Blount
- Cottage at the Beach by Lee Tobin McClain
- The Gift by Anne Perreault
- Lawfully Adored by Jenna Brandt
- Donuts & Daydreams by Elizabeth Maddrey

Friday Nov 11, 2022
Episode 97: Recent CCR Reads for November
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about the CCR they've been reading lately.
Books discussed include:
- Gareth by Kimberly Rae Jordan
- A Hatteras Surprise by Hope Toler Dougherty
- Forever Home by Hope Toler Dougherty
- Refuge at Pine Lake by Rose Chandler Johnson
- A Seaside Wonder by Melissa Tagg
- Beach Dreams by Trish Perry

Friday Nov 04, 2022
Episode 96: Waiting on the Tides by Tabitha Bouldin
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they chat with Tabitha Bouldin about her recent release in the Independent Islands series, Waiting on the Tides.

Friday Oct 28, 2022
Episode 95: CCR Set in South Carolina
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR set in South Carolina!
Books discussed include:
- Roadtrip to Redemption by Laurie Larsen
- Beach Haven by TI Lowe
- Meet Me in Myrtle Beach by Brooke St. James
- Sea Glass Castle by TI Lowe
- Dining with Joy by Rachel Hauk
- The Matchmaking Moms series by Laurie Larsen
- Under the Magnolias by TI Lowe
- Sanctuary by Laurie Larsen

Friday Oct 21, 2022
Episode 94: Billionaire Romance
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk all things billionaire romance! We'd love to know your thoughts on the topic - leave us a comment!
Books discussed include:
- The Billionaire's Nanny by Elizabeth Maddrey
- The Billionaire's Secret by Meghann Whistler
- His Longing Heart by Jan Thompson
- My Beastly Billionaire by Jackie Castle
- Stand by Me by Autumn Macarthur
- Small Town Billionaire by Hannah Jo Abbott
- The Billionaire's Blushing Bride by Mandi Blake

Friday Oct 14, 2022
Episode 93: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about what they've been reading lately.
Books discussed include:
- Molly by Sarah Monzon
- Always You by Jennifer Rodewald
- Dial P for Perfect by Heidi Gray McGill
- The Melody of Joy by Leah Busboom
- To Win a Prince by Toni Shiloh
- Burning Proof and Catching Heat by Janice Cantore

Friday Oct 07, 2022
Episode 92: Through the Blaze by Milla Holt
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Milla Holt joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about her recent release, Through the Blaze.
Find more about Milla at www.MillaHolt.com

Friday Sep 30, 2022
Episode 91: A Quilt for Christmas by Melody Carlson
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Melody Carlson joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about her recent release, A Quilt for Christmas. You won't want to miss this fun Christmas story!
Find more about Melody at her website, www.MelodyCarlson.com

Friday Sep 23, 2022
Episode 90: CCR set in North Carolina
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR set in North Carolina.
Books discussed include:
- The Sandover Beach Series by Emma StClair
- What Remains True by Nancy Naigle
- Riverbend Gap by Denise Hunter
- Just Like That by Teresa Tysinger
- Bluebell Inn Series by Denise Hunter
- Forever Music by Hope Toler Dougherty
- Someplace Familiar by Teresa Tysinger

Friday Sep 16, 2022
Episode 89: Firefighters as Main Characters
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Tara Grace Ericson joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk about CCR with firefighter heroes (and heroines).
Books discussed include:
- An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh
- The One Who Got Away by Tara Grace Ericson
- Sweet Waters by Julie Carobini
- At First Spark by Liwen Y Ho
- The Isaac Project by Sarah Monzon
- Sandover Beach Week by Emma StClair
- Brewed With Love by Kimberly Rose Johnson
- First Site by Rose Fresquez
- To Protect and Serve by Staci Stallings
- Remembering the Cowboy by Mandi Blake
- Susan May Warren's Montana Fire Series
- Out of the Ashes by TK Chapin
Bonus mainstream rec: Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center

Friday Sep 09, 2022
Episode 88: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR they've been reading lately.
Books discussed include:
- To Win a Prince by Toni Shiloh
- To Begin Again by Emily Conrad
- The Billionaire's Nanny by Elizabeth Maddrey
- The Trouble with Tulips by Emily Dana Boutrous
- A Wide and Pleasant Place by Valerie Comer
- Potential Threat by Tara Grace Ericson

Friday Sep 02, 2022
Episode 87: Choose Me for Always, Cowboy by Valerie Comer
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Join Narelle and Elizabeth as they talk to Valerie Comer about her summer release, Choose Me for Always, Cowboy.

Friday Aug 26, 2022
Episode 86: CCR in the Mid-Atlantic States
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about books set in the mid-Atlantic states of the United States. (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia)
Books discussed include:
- Cottage at the Beach by Lee Tobin McClain
- The Farmer's Daughter by Lisa R. Howeler
- Suddenly Lily by Deborah Nolan
- My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade
- The Billionaire's Nanny by Elizabeth Maddrey
- The Maple Run series by Toni Shiloh
- Saltwater Taffy by Janice Thompson
- The Peacock Hill Romance series by Elizabeth Maddrey
- The Informal Romance series by Heather Gray
- A Twist of Faith by Pepper Basham
- Bonus Mystery series: Murder in the Mountains series by Heather Day Gilbert