Episodes

2 days ago
Episode 152: Recent CCR Reads
2 days ago
2 days ago
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

Friday Dec 01, 2023
Episode 151: Falling for a Real Cowboy by Karen Baney
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Karen Baney joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to chat about her new release, Falling for a Real Cowboy.
Find Karen at KarenBaney.com!

Friday Nov 24, 2023
Episode 150: CCR Set in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
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

Friday Nov 17, 2023
Episode 149: Pixels and Paint by Kristi Ann Hunter
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Kristi Ann Hunter joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to discuss her recent contemporary release, Pixels and Paint!
Find Kristi at www.KristiAnnHunter.com

Friday Nov 10, 2023
Episode 148: It’s Your Love by Rachel D. Russell
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Rachel D. Russell joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to chat about her recent release, It's Your Love!
Find Rachel at https://racheldrussell.com/

Friday Nov 03, 2023
Episode 147: Their Surprise Second Chance by Lindi Peterson
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Lindi Peterson joins Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth to chat about her recent Love Inspired release, Their Surprise Second Chance!
Find Lindi at LindiPeterson.com

Friday Oct 27, 2023
Episode 146: CCR Set in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
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

Friday Oct 20, 2023
Episode 145: Mama Dated Santa by Amy R. Anguish
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
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

Friday Oct 13, 2023
Episode 144: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
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

Friday Oct 06, 2023
Episode 143: Julia Monroe Begins Again by Rebekah Millet
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
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

Friday Sep 29, 2023
Episode 142: No Matter How Far by Sara Beth Williams
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
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

Friday Sep 22, 2023
Episode 141: CCR Set in Washington and Oregon
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
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

Friday Sep 15, 2023
Episode 140: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
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

Friday Sep 08, 2023
Episode 139: The Lost Manuscript by Mollie Rushmeyer
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
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

Friday Sep 01, 2023
Episode 138: Positively Penelope by Pepper Basham
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
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

Friday Aug 25, 2023
Episode 137: CCR set in Iowa, North and South Dakota, Missouri, and Nebraska
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
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

Friday Aug 18, 2023
Episode 136: Hero Debut by Angela Ruth Strong
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Angela Ruth Strong joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to chat about her newest book, Hero Debut!
Find Angela at www.AngelaRuthStrong.com

Friday Aug 11, 2023
Episode 135: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Join Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they chat about the books they've been reading lately.
CCR discussed includes:
- Blind Trust by Natalie Walters (romantic suspense)
- Summertime Lilies by LM Karen
- A Wide and Pleasant Place by Valerie Comer
- Wild About Denali by Sara Blackard (sweet/clean)
- With Love, Melody by Emily Dana Boutrous
- Plan B by Erin Stevenson
- Hometown Promise by Merrillee Whren

Friday Aug 04, 2023
Episode 134: The Love Script by Toni Shiloh
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Toni Shiloh joins Elizabeth, Narelle, and Valerie to chat about her newest release, The Love Script!
Find Toni at www.ToniShiloh.com

Friday Jul 28, 2023
Episode 133: CCR set in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Join Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR set in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota!
Books discussed include:
- Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay
- Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
- Better Than First by Kari Trumbo
- To Bring You Back by Emily Conrad
- Not Until Forever by Valerie Bodden
- Still the One by Rachel Russel and Susan May Warren
- The Bookshop of Secrets by Mollie Rushmeyer
- Kept by Sally Bradley
- Sandwich with a Side of Romance by Krista Phillips
- Avie Tyler's Day off by Betsy St. Amant

Friday Jul 21, 2023
Episode 132: Alcohol in CCR
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about alcohol use in CCR. We look at this topic as readers and as writers - discussing what we prefer to read and how we try to handle it in our own books. We recognize it's a topic without a definitive right or wrong answer, but it was a fun and interesting conversation that we'd love to have you join!

Friday Jul 14, 2023
Episode 131: A Beginner’s Guide to CCR
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Join Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they talk about the difference between sweet, clean, and Christian romance, as well as giving some suggestions of where to start if you're new to contemporary Christian romance.
Books/Series/Authors Discussed include:
- Finding Hope by Brenda Coulter
- The "Love Finds You In..." series
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Books by Carolyne Aarsen
- Always the Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra Bricker
- The Dragon King Trilogy by Stephan Lawhead (not romance, but fabulous)
- Love Comes Softly by Janet Oke (not contemporary)
- Kimberly Rae Jordan
- Heather Gray
- Tara Grace Ericson
- Autumn Macarthur
- Annette Irby
- Mandi Blake
- Krista Phillips
And our favorite resource: http://www.InspyRomance.com/books

Friday Jul 07, 2023
Episode 130: The Billionaire’s Backup by Elizabeth Maddrey
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Join Narelle and Valerie as they chat with Elizabeth about her recent release, The Billionaire's Backup!

Friday Jun 30, 2023
Episode 129: The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth talk about Courtney Walsh's newest, The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley.

Friday Jun 23, 2023
Episode 128: CCR Set in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Join Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they talk about books set in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
Books discussed include:
- Here to Stay by Melissa Tagg
- Snow Angels by Cathe Swanson
- Restoring Heritage Series by Tari Faris
- Cassie's Secrets by Seralynn Lewis
- Dial P for Perfect by Heidi Gray McGill
- Her Billionaire Cowboy's Second Chance by Cathy Shouse
- The One Who Got Away by Tara Grace Ericson
- The Bloom Sister's Series by Tara Grace Ericson

Friday Jun 16, 2023
Episode 127: The Amnesia Trope
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about the amnesia trope (and some of the fun tropes that it blends well with.)
Books discussed include:
- The One She Can't Forget by Tara Grace Ericson
- The Prince's Bewildered Bride by Evangeline Kelly
- The Texan's Surprise Return by Jolene Navarro
- Amnesia on Nantucket by Taryn Daniel
- Second Time Around by JoAnn Durgin
- So You Forgot You Love Me by Elizabeth Maddrey
- Remembering the Cowboy by Mandi Blake
- Let Me Off Easy, Cowboy by Valerie Comer
- Memory Lane by Becky Wade

Friday Jun 09, 2023
Episode 126: Recent CCR Reads
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Join Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth as they talk about the CCR they've been reading lately!
Books discussed include:
- Word of Honor by Hallee Bridgeman
- Love in the Headlines by Penny Zeller
- Above the Lake by Zoe M McCarthy
- Honor's Refuge by Hallee Bridgeman
- His Wakeup Call by Jan Thompson
- Suddenly Forever by Teresa Tysinger
- The Broken Hearts Bakery by Carla Laureano
- The Adoption Surprise by Zoe Jackson

Friday Jun 02, 2023
Episode 125: Indigo Isle by T.I. Lowe
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
T.I. Lowe joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to chat about her new release, Indigo Isle! You won't want to miss this fun conversation or the book!

Friday May 26, 2023
Episode 124: CCR Set in Texas
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Join Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they talk about CCR set in Texas!
Books discussed include:
- Her Second Chance Forever Groom by Lorana Hoopes
- Loving Her Cowboy Best Friend by Emmy Eugene
- Shelter from the Storm by Kristen Ethridge
- Picture Perfect by Janice Thompson
- Tacos for Two by Betsy St Amant
- Someone to Trust by Melanie D Snitker
- The Last Summer by Brandi Bruce
- Hill Country Redemption by Shannon Taylor Vannatter

Friday May 19, 2023
Episode 123: Grumpy Sunshine
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth talk about the grumpy/sunshine trope.
Books discussed include:
- The Real Thing by Autumn Macarthur
- The Cowboy's Romantic Dreamer by Valerie Comer
- Finding Stardust by Julie Carobini
- Beach Haven by T.I. Lowe
- Turn to Me by Becky Wade
- Romance on the Reef by Jess Mastorakos
- My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade
- Loopholes in Lilies by Emily Dana Boutrous
- Learning to Love on Nantucket by Taryn Daniels (sweet)
- Child of Hope by Kimberly Rae Jordan
- Betsy: Miss Grumps Don't Fall for Mr. Sunshines by Sarah Monzon
- A Date for Daisy by Tara Grace Ericson
- A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter