Episodes
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
Friday May 12, 2023
Episode 122: Recent CCR Reads
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth talk about the books they've been reading lately.
Books discussed include:
- A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter
- A Secret Baby in the Show Me State by Jesse Gussman
- Amnesia on Nantucket by Taryn Daniels (just sweet)
- Sea Rose Lane by Irene Hannon
- Jaylen by Kimberly Rae Jordan
- Authentically Izzy by Pepper Basham
- Never Find Another You by Narelle Atkins
Friday May 05, 2023
Episode 121: Romcoms and Meet Cutes with Krista Phillips
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Krista Phillips joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to talk all things romcoms and meet cutes!
Books mentioned include:
- A Kinda Country Christmas by Krista Phillips
- An Informal Introduction by Heather Gray
- Olive by Heather Gray
- Authentically Izzy by Pepper Basham
- Me and the Tidy Tornado by Jesse Gussman
- Autumn by the Sea by Melissa Tagg
- Sandwich with a Side of Romance by Krista Phillips
- A Nearly Normal Nanny by Krista Phillips
- Husband Auditions by Angela Ruth Strong
- A Match for the Marine by Jess Mastorakos
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Episode 120: CCR set in Louisiana and Oklahoma
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Join Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth as they chat about CCR set in Louisiana and Oklahoma.
Books discussed include:
- The Pepper in the Gumbo by Mary Jane Hathaway
- Finding the Road Home by Tina Radcliffe
- Return to Hope by Kristian Libel
- Sway by Amy Matayo
- Writing Home by Amy R. Anguish
- The Come to Me Series by Leah Atwood
- All the Moore by Toni Shiloh
- The Prodigal Cowboy by Brenda Minton
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Episode 119: Memory Lane by Becky Wade
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Becky Wade joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to chat about her recent release, Memory Lane. If you haven't already read it, it's a fantastic story that you'll want to add to your TBR!
Find Becky at http://www.BeckyWade.com
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Episode 118: The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Nicole Deese joins Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth to chat about her new release, The Words We Lost. You won't want to miss this fantastic story!
Find Nicole at http://www.NicoleDeese.com
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Episode 117: Easter in Gilead
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Join Narelle Atkins, Valerie Comer, Heather Gray, and Elizabeth Maddrey as they talk about their new multi-author Easter-themed project: Easter in Gilead.
There's a glitch in the recording and the episode is over after 40 (ish) minutes but the recording goes on. Many apologies!
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Episode 116: Second Time Around by Melody Carlson
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Melody Carlson returns to chat with Narelle, Valerie, and Elizabeth about her recent release, Second Time Around.
This is a fantastic romance with older characters in a delightful town on the Oregon coast. You don't want to miss it!
Find Melody at https://www.melodycarlson.com/
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Episode 115: CCR set in Mississippi and Arkansas
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
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