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Book Review: One Wrong Move by Dani Pettrey

Book Review: One Wrong Move by Dani Pettrey

Book Review: One Wrong Move by Dani Pettrey

Book description: Taunting riddles. A deadly string of heists. Two broken hearts trapped in a killer's game. Christian O'Brady was pulled...

Gena Bessire

Book Review: Wedding at Sea by Melissa Tagg

Book Review: Wedding at Sea by Melissa Tagg

Book Review: Wedding at Sea by Melissa Tagg

Book Blurb: Two enemies. One wedding. And a seaside mystery decades in the making. Lilian doesn’t remember anything about her life before...

Gena Bessire

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If you need a sign to bake today… this is it. 😄✨ Warm cinnamon rolls. Happy kitchen. 🤍

These are my family’s all-time favorite and most requested—soft, fluffy, and topped with cream cheese frosting that disappears fast.

Recipe: https://www.genabessire.com/post/homemade-cinnamon-rolls-with-cream-cheese-frosting-by-gena-bessire

#HomemadeCinnamonRolls #CinnamonRollRecipe #BakingJoy #HomemadeGoodness #SweetBreakfast #BrunchRecipes #CozyEats #BakersOfInstagram #FromScratchBaking #CreamCheeseIcing #FamilyFavorites #FoodLovers #RecipeOfTheDay #HomeCooking

If you need a sign to bake today… this is it. 😄✨ Warm cinnamon rolls. Happy kitchen. 🤍

These are my family’s all-time favorite and most requested—soft, fluffy, and topped with cream cheese frosting that disappears fast.

Recipe: https://www.genabessire.com/post/homemade-cinnamon-rolls-with-cream-cheese-frosting-by-gena-bessire

#HomemadeCinnamonRolls #CinnamonRollRecipe #BakingJoy #HomemadeGoodness #SweetBreakfast #BrunchRecipes #CozyEats #BakersOfInstagram #FromScratchBaking #CreamCheeseIcing #FamilyFavorites #FoodLovers #RecipeOfTheDay #HomeCooking

Busy reading an ARC copy of Angela Ruth Strong’s @ang_strong new rom-com, Claire Holloway Is Winging It! If you’ve ever wanted to read a book that gives you a fun glimpse into the life of a flight attendant and crew, this is it!

Don’t forget to pre-order your copy! https://mybook.to/y7QFl3

#bookstagram #readerscommunity #bookmail #happybookmail #igreads #clairehollowayiswingingit #angelaruthstrong #idaho #bookstagram #romcom #anovellife #christianfiction #romancenovel

Busy reading an ARC copy of Angela Ruth Strong’s @ang_strong new rom-com, Claire Holloway Is Winging It! If you’ve ever wanted to read a book that gives you a fun glimpse into the life of a flight attendant and crew, this is it!

Don’t forget to pre-order your copy! https://mybook.to/y7QFl3

#bookstagram #readerscommunity #bookmail #happybookmail #igreads #clairehollowayiswingingit #angelaruthstrong #idaho #bookstagram #romcom #anovellife #christianfiction #romancenovel

“I am the good shepherd… the good shepherd sacrifices His life for the sheep.”
--(John 10:11)✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#GoodShepherd #John1011 #FaithOverFear #JesusIsNear #BibleVerse #Faith #GodsPromises #ChristianEncouragement

“I am the good shepherd… the good shepherd sacrifices His life for the sheep.”
--(John 10:11)✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#GoodShepherd #John1011 #FaithOverFear #JesusIsNear #BibleVerse #Faith #GodsPromises #ChristianEncouragement

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Covert Affairs meets Burn Notice.

A delightful spy romp filled with witty banter, close calls, and crackling chemistry. I was hooked on @@nataliewalters_writer Spies, Lies, and Alibis from the very first line...

See my full review: https://www.genabessire.com/post/book-review-spies-lies-and-alibis-by-natalie-walters

Coming May 19th!!!! 🥳 A Definite Preorder! https://www.amazon.com/Spies-Lies-Alibis-low-spice-thrilling-ebook/dp/B0FFSMMS9D/

#bookstagram #spiesliesandalibis #comingsoon #christianfiction #bookreview #nataliewalters #wrappedupinawaltersbook #spynovel #romcomvibes#romance #RomanticSuspense #CleanRomanticSuspense #cleanreads

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Natalie Walters and Thomas Nelson Fiction. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Covert Affairs meets Burn Notice.

A delightful spy romp filled with witty banter, close calls, and crackling chemistry. I was hooked on @@nataliewalters_writer Spies, Lies, and Alibis from the very first line...

See my full review: https://www.genabessire.com/post/book-review-spies-lies-and-alibis-by-natalie-walters

Coming May 19th!!!! 🥳 A Definite Preorder! https://www.amazon.com/Spies-Lies-Alibis-low-spice-thrilling-ebook/dp/B0FFSMMS9D/

#bookstagram #spiesliesandalibis #comingsoon #christianfiction #bookreview #nataliewalters #wrappedupinawaltersbook #spynovel #romcomvibes#romance #RomanticSuspense #CleanRomanticSuspense #cleanreads

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Natalie Walters and Thomas Nelson Fiction. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Cat trust isn’t rushed—it’s earned. Little by little, day by day. 🧡🤍
So when he finally decides his boy's legs are the safest place to fall asleep? That’s not just cute… that’s a reward. 😴🐾

#CatTrust #CatLove #SleepyCat #CatNap #CatCuddles #FurryFriend #OrangeAndWhiteCat

Cat trust isn’t rushed—it’s earned. Little by little, day by day. 🧡🤍
So when he finally decides his boy's legs are the safest place to fall asleep? That’s not just cute… that’s a reward. 😴🐾

#CatTrust #CatLove #SleepyCat #CatNap #CatCuddles #FurryFriend #OrangeAndWhiteCat

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
— Luke 1:45✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Luke145 #BibleVerse #Faith #GodsPromises #ChristianEncouragement

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
— Luke 1:45✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Luke145 #BibleVerse #Faith #GodsPromises #ChristianEncouragement

A new story idea popped into my head today.
I will not get steered off course. I will keep plugging along with my current WIP…

…well. Maybe just a couple notes for later. 😜

#WriterHumor #PlotBunny #AuthorProblems #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritersLife

A new story idea popped into my head today.
I will not get steered off course. I will keep plugging along with my current WIP…

…well. Maybe just a couple notes for later. 😜

#WriterHumor #PlotBunny #AuthorProblems #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritersLife

A mild winter in the PNW has me missing my flowers all the more. 🌿💗
Here’s a pic from last year—come on, spring… hurry up and arrive. 🌸

#PNWGardens #SpringDreaming #FlowerSoftness #PinkRose #GardenLife #FloralPhotography #PacificNorthwest #WinterToSpring #Writerslife

A mild winter in the PNW has me missing my flowers all the more. 🌿💗
Here’s a pic from last year—come on, spring… hurry up and arrive. 🌸

#PNWGardens #SpringDreaming #FlowerSoftness #PinkRose #GardenLife #FloralPhotography #PacificNorthwest #WinterToSpring #Writerslife

“The Lord your God is in your midst,
a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing.”
— Zephaniah 3:17

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Zephaniah317 #BibleVerse #ChristianEncouragement #GodsLove #FaithHope #WritersLife

“The Lord your God is in your midst,
a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing.”
— Zephaniah 3:17

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Zephaniah317 #BibleVerse #ChristianEncouragement #GodsLove #FaithHope #WritersLife

💌BOOK MAIL!💌

So excited to wake up to Hearts on the Fly by Toni Shiloh waiting in my mailbox. Thank you, @tonishiloh , for an awesome gift! I can't wait to settle in my favorite cozy reading spot and get reading!

#bookstagram #readerscommunity #bookmail #happybookmail #igreads #ToniShiloh #HeartsontheFly #bookstagram #christianfiction #romancenovel #bookstagrammer #readthisbook #christianauthor #instagood #amreading

💌BOOK MAIL!💌

So excited to wake up to Hearts on the Fly by Toni Shiloh waiting in my mailbox. Thank you, @tonishiloh , for an awesome gift! I can't wait to settle in my favorite cozy reading spot and get reading!

#bookstagram #readerscommunity #bookmail #happybookmail #igreads #ToniShiloh #HeartsontheFly #bookstagram #christianfiction #romancenovel #bookstagrammer #readthisbook #christianauthor #instagood #amreading

When you’re trying to play Dr. Mario on your lunch break with your sweetheart…
…but you wake the sleeping dragon 🐉🐈 and she decides your lap is her throne—plus a full grooming appointment—making it slightly difficult to work an N64 controller. 😅🎮

#CatBoss #LapCat #GamingLife #N64 #DrMario

When you’re trying to play Dr. Mario on your lunch break with your sweetheart…
…but you wake the sleeping dragon 🐉🐈 and she decides your lap is her throne—plus a full grooming appointment—making it slightly difficult to work an N64 controller. 😅🎮

#CatBoss #LapCat #GamingLife #N64 #DrMario

My sister-in-law made this on Christmas Eve, and I asked her for the recipe. It’s a simple, comforting soup and quickly made it onto my favorites list. I hope you enjoy it too.

Easy Italian Sausage, Potato, & Kale Soup Recipe 👉https://www.genabessire.com/post/easy-italian-sausage-potato-kale-soup-recipe

#ItalianSausageSoup #SausageKaleSoup #SoupSeason #ComfortFood #EasyDinnerIdeas #HomemadeSoup #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity

My sister-in-law made this on Christmas Eve, and I asked her for the recipe. It’s a simple, comforting soup and quickly made it onto my favorites list. I hope you enjoy it too.

Easy Italian Sausage, Potato, & Kale Soup Recipe 👉https://www.genabessire.com/post/easy-italian-sausage-potato-kale-soup-recipe

#ItalianSausageSoup #SausageKaleSoup #SoupSeason #ComfortFood #EasyDinnerIdeas #HomemadeSoup #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Psalm3418 #WordOfGod #AliveAndActive #FaithJourney #JesusFollower #ChristianWriter

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Psalm3418 #WordOfGod #AliveAndActive #FaithJourney #JesusFollower #ChristianWriter

Stepped outside my door the other night to this. 🌅
No filter. No fancy editing. Just God showing off a little.

Our God is an awesome Creator!

#GodsCreation #LookUp #EveningSkies #CreatedWithPurpose #PraiseHim #GratefulHeart #NaturePhotography #GodIsGood

Stepped outside my door the other night to this. 🌅
No filter. No fancy editing. Just God showing off a little.

Our God is an awesome Creator!

#GodsCreation #LookUp #EveningSkies #CreatedWithPurpose #PraiseHim #GratefulHeart #NaturePhotography #GodIsGood

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Do not read A Brewed Awakening by Pepper Basham when you are hungry. 😋

Triggers: A precious little girl, mouthwatering descriptions of food and drinks, and all things British!!!

See my full review: https://www.genabessire.com/post/book-review-a-brewed-awakening-by-pepper-basham

Coming May 5th!!!! 🥳 A Definite Preorder! https://www.amazon.com/Brewed-Awakening-hilarious-enemies-lovers-ebook/dp/B0FFSFHKLD/

#bookstagram #abrewedawakening #comingsoon #christianfiction #bookreview #pepperbasham #romance #blameitonabashambook #cleanreads

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Pepper Basham and Thomas Nelson Fiction. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Do not read A Brewed Awakening by Pepper Basham when you are hungry. 😋

Triggers: A precious little girl, mouthwatering descriptions of food and drinks, and all things British!!!

See my full review: https://www.genabessire.com/post/book-review-a-brewed-awakening-by-pepper-basham

Coming May 5th!!!! 🥳 A Definite Preorder! https://www.amazon.com/Brewed-Awakening-hilarious-enemies-lovers-ebook/dp/B0FFSFHKLD/

#bookstagram #abrewedawakening #comingsoon #christianfiction #bookreview #pepperbasham #romance #blameitonabashambook #cleanreads

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Pepper Basham and Thomas Nelson Fiction. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.
Mark 8:35✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Mark835 #WordOfGod #AliveAndActive #FaithJourney #JesusFollower #ChristianWriter

For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.
Mark 8:35✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Mark835 #WordOfGod #AliveAndActive #FaithJourney #JesusFollower #ChristianWriter

❤️💙💚💛 These are still some of my favorite bookish creations—functional, pretty, and bookishly adorable. 📚✨

Perfect for keeping your keys close (and your TBR spirit closer). 😉

✨ Bookish Key Fob Wristlets are here! ✨ Grab yours today! 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ilbbbookishcreations

#HandmadeWithLove #BookishVibes #KeyFobWristlets #OneMoreChapter #BookLoverGifts

❤️💙💚💛 These are still some of my favorite bookish creations—functional, pretty, and bookishly adorable. 📚✨

Perfect for keeping your keys close (and your TBR spirit closer). 😉

✨ Bookish Key Fob Wristlets are here! ✨ Grab yours today! 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ilbbbookishcreations

#HandmadeWithLove #BookishVibes #KeyFobWristlets #OneMoreChapter #BookLoverGifts

Chapter 20, here I come…
unless it’s 21… honestly, who knows anymore. 😅

Developmental edits have me feeling like I’ll never reach the end—
and yet… I somehow wrote 36 chapters in the first place?!

My brain is currently mush. ✍️😂

#AmEditing #WritingProcess #AuthorUpdate #Revisions #WriterHumor #WritingCommunity

Chapter 20, here I come…
unless it’s 21… honestly, who knows anymore. 😅

Developmental edits have me feeling like I’ll never reach the end—
and yet… I somehow wrote 36 chapters in the first place?!

My brain is currently mush. ✍️😂

#AmEditing #WritingProcess #AuthorUpdate #Revisions #WriterHumor #WritingCommunity

😍😍😍 Yay! Release Day! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have to be honest, I’ve been waiting for Bellamy’s story since the beginning. To be a truly great matchmaker, Bellamy had to find his own match even though he fears that, like the McKennas who came before him, he’s doomed to fail. And boy, did he ever in Zaira...

See my full review: https://www.genabessire.com/post/book-review-marrying-the-matchmaker-by-jody-hedlund

Buy Now: https://www.amazon.com/Saved-Matchmaker-Shanahan-Match-Book-ebook/dp/B0CTKPCN9V

#bookstagram #releaseday #christianfiction #marryingthematchmaker #bethanyhousepublishers #bethanyhouse #bookpictures #readingcommunity #historicalromance #sweetromance #romancereaders #jodyhedlund #matchmakerbook #matchmaker @jodyhedlund

😍😍😍 Yay! Release Day! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have to be honest, I’ve been waiting for Bellamy’s story since the beginning. To be a truly great matchmaker, Bellamy had to find his own match even though he fears that, like the McKennas who came before him, he’s doomed to fail. And boy, did he ever in Zaira...

See my full review: https://www.genabessire.com/post/book-review-marrying-the-matchmaker-by-jody-hedlund

Buy Now: https://www.amazon.com/Saved-Matchmaker-Shanahan-Match-Book-ebook/dp/B0CTKPCN9V

#bookstagram #releaseday #christianfiction #marryingthematchmaker #bethanyhousepublishers #bethanyhouse #bookpictures #readingcommunity #historicalromance #sweetromance #romancereaders #jodyhedlund #matchmakerbook #matchmaker @jodyhedlund

💌BOOK MAIL!💌 I received my ARC copy of Marrying the Matchmaker by @jodyhedlund ! 😍 I love her books! And this one is SO good! ❤️

Marrying the Matchmaker by @jodyhedlund coming February 3rd. Don’t forget to order your copy!

https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Matchmaker-Shanahan-Match-Book-ebook/dp/B0FCSJQYYP/

#cantwait #bookstagram #comingsoon #christianfiction #marryingthematchmaker #bethanyhousepublishers #bethanyhouse #bookpictures #readingcommunity #historicalromance #sweetromance #romancereaders #jodyhedlund #matchmakerbook #matchmaker

💌BOOK MAIL!💌 I received my ARC copy of Marrying the Matchmaker by @jodyhedlund ! 😍 I love her books! And this one is SO good! ❤️

Marrying the Matchmaker by @jodyhedlund coming February 3rd. Don’t forget to order your copy!

https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Matchmaker-Shanahan-Match-Book-ebook/dp/B0FCSJQYYP/

#cantwait #bookstagram #comingsoon #christianfiction #marryingthematchmaker #bethanyhousepublishers #bethanyhouse #bookpictures #readingcommunity #historicalromance #sweetromance #romancereaders #jodyhedlund #matchmakerbook #matchmaker

Remain in me, and I will remain in you.
John 15:42✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#John1542 #WordOfGod #AliveAndActive #FaithJourney #JesusFollower #ChristianWriter

Remain in me, and I will remain in you.
John 15:42✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#John1542 #WordOfGod #AliveAndActive #FaithJourney #JesusFollower #ChristianWriter

Gardening update 🌿✨

I’m trying to start more hydrangeas from cuttings I took this fall and I think it’s working!!! Which means I’m currently hovering like a proud (slightly impatient) plant parent. 😅

#GardeningUpdate #Hydrangeas #PlantCuttings #BeautifulBlooms #GardeningFavorites #WritersLife

Gardening update 🌿✨

I’m trying to start more hydrangeas from cuttings I took this fall and I think it’s working!!! Which means I’m currently hovering like a proud (slightly impatient) plant parent. 😅

#GardeningUpdate #Hydrangeas #PlantCuttings #BeautifulBlooms #GardeningFavorites #WritersLife

Marrying the Matchmaker by @jodyhedlund is ❤️soooo❤️ good!

Pre-order your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Matchmaker-Shanahan-Match-Book-ebook/dp/B0FCSJQYYP/

#cantwait #bookstagram #comingsoon #christianfiction #marryingthematchmaker #bethanyhousepublishers #bethanyhouse #bookpictures #readingcommunity #historicalromance #sweetromance #romancereaders #jodyhedlund #matchmakerbook #matchmaker

Marrying the Matchmaker by @jodyhedlund is ❤️soooo❤️ good!

Pre-order your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Matchmaker-Shanahan-Match-Book-ebook/dp/B0FCSJQYYP/

#cantwait #bookstagram #comingsoon #christianfiction #marryingthematchmaker #bethanyhousepublishers #bethanyhouse #bookpictures #readingcommunity #historicalromance #sweetromance #romancereaders #jodyhedlund #matchmakerbook #matchmaker

One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
Psalm 27:4✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Psalm274 #WordOfGod #AliveAndActive #FaithJourney #JesusFollower #ChristianWriter

One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
Psalm 27:4✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Psalm274 #WordOfGod #AliveAndActive #FaithJourney #JesusFollower #ChristianWriter

One of my favorite moments I captured at Christmas. I can’t…this cat. 😂 The bow as a chin pillow.

#TuxedoCatLove #CatNap #CozyHome #PetAntics #FamilyMoments #WriterLife #AuthorHumor #ChristmasRecap #CozyContent

One of my favorite moments I captured at Christmas. I can’t…this cat. 😂 The bow as a chin pillow.

#TuxedoCatLove #CatNap #CozyHome #PetAntics #FamilyMoments #WriterLife #AuthorHumor #ChristmasRecap #CozyContent

Happy National Cheese Lover’s Day! 🧀✨

I love cheese—specifically Tillamook Mild Cheddar or Monterey/Cheddar dubbed the "speckled cheese" by my kids. It’s my go-to snack when I’m hungry and trying to keep things on the healthier side.

What’s your favorite cheese?

#NationalCheeseLoversDay #TillamookCheddar #CheddarLover #HealthySnacks
#CheeseSnack

Happy National Cheese Lover’s Day! 🧀✨

I love cheese—specifically Tillamook Mild Cheddar or Monterey/Cheddar dubbed the "speckled cheese" by my kids. It’s my go-to snack when I’m hungry and trying to keep things on the healthier side.

What’s your favorite cheese?

#NationalCheeseLoversDay #TillamookCheddar #CheddarLover #HealthySnacks
#CheeseSnack

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 4:16✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#2Corinthians416 #WordOfGod #AliveAndActive #FaithJourney #JesusFollower #ChristianWriter

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 4:16✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#2Corinthians416 #WordOfGod #AliveAndActive #FaithJourney #JesusFollower #ChristianWriter

Save this for a chilly day 🥣❄️💛

For the last few years, I’ve been trying to replicate my mom’s chicken soup. Not because she won’t share it—she just makes it from memory… with “a little bit of this and that.” 😂
(And honestly, I cook the same way, so I can’t even be mad.)

But for years, the exact this and that eluded me.

Not anymore. 🙌
I finally landed on a simple, quick chicken soup with rice that gets rave reviews from my kiddos—and it’s become my go-to cozy dinner.

Recipe is here: https://www.genabessire.com/post/easy-tasty-chicken-soup-with-rice

#ChickenSoupWithRice #SoupSeason #ComfortFood #EasyDinnerIdeas #HomemadeSoup #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity

Save this for a chilly day 🥣❄️💛

For the last few years, I’ve been trying to replicate my mom’s chicken soup. Not because she won’t share it—she just makes it from memory… with “a little bit of this and that.” 😂
(And honestly, I cook the same way, so I can’t even be mad.)

But for years, the exact this and that eluded me.

Not anymore. 🙌
I finally landed on a simple, quick chicken soup with rice that gets rave reviews from my kiddos—and it’s become my go-to cozy dinner.

Recipe is here: https://www.genabessire.com/post/easy-tasty-chicken-soup-with-rice

#ChickenSoupWithRice #SoupSeason #ComfortFood #EasyDinnerIdeas #HomemadeSoup #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity

Ekk! I have to be honest, I’ve been waiting for Bellamy’s story since the beginning.

Marrying the Matchmaker by @jodyhedlund is the perfect end to a wonderful series! 🥰

Pre-order your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Matchmaker-Shanahan-Match-Book-ebook/dp/B0FCSJQYYP/

#cantwait #bookstagram #comingsoon #christianfiction #marryingthematchmaker #bethanyhousepublishers #bethanyhouse #bookpictures #readingcommunity #historicalromance #sweetromance #romancereaders #jodyhedlund #matchmakerbook #matchmaker

Ekk! I have to be honest, I’ve been waiting for Bellamy’s story since the beginning.

Marrying the Matchmaker by @jodyhedlund is the perfect end to a wonderful series! 🥰

Pre-order your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Matchmaker-Shanahan-Match-Book-ebook/dp/B0FCSJQYYP/

#cantwait #bookstagram #comingsoon #christianfiction #marryingthematchmaker #bethanyhousepublishers #bethanyhouse #bookpictures #readingcommunity #historicalromance #sweetromance #romancereaders #jodyhedlund #matchmakerbook #matchmaker

“For the word of God is alive and active.” – Hebrews 4:12✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Hebrews412 #WordOfGod #AliveAndActive #FaithJourney #JesusFollower #ChristianWriter

“For the word of God is alive and active.” – Hebrews 4:12✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Hebrews412 #WordOfGod #AliveAndActive #FaithJourney #JesusFollower #ChristianWriter

Knee-deep in dev edits, ugh! I am starting to get cross-eyed. I need chocolate and more caffeine!

#writerslife #amediting #ineedchocolate #lovestory #christianromance #amwriting #writingcommunity #romanticsuspense #writinglife

Knee-deep in dev edits, ugh! I am starting to get cross-eyed. I need chocolate and more caffeine!

#writerslife #amediting #ineedchocolate #lovestory #christianromance #amwriting #writingcommunity #romanticsuspense #writinglife

If you stack the blankets, the princess will appear. 👑
Do you think she’d notice if I tucked a pea in one of her many blankets? 😉

#princessandthepea #catqueen #royalfluff #catsofinstagram #spoiledcat #writerscat

If you stack the blankets, the princess will appear. 👑
Do you think she’d notice if I tucked a pea in one of her many blankets? 😉

#princessandthepea #catqueen #royalfluff #catsofinstagram #spoiledcat #writerscat

Cheers to a new year and another chapter waiting to be written—one page, one story, one book at a time. 📚✨

#BookishNewYear #NewChapter #ReadersGonnaRead #writerslife #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #CantWait #HappyNewYear #NewYear2026

Cheers to a new year and another chapter waiting to be written—one page, one story, one book at a time. 📚✨

#BookishNewYear #NewChapter #ReadersGonnaRead #writerslife #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #CantWait #HappyNewYear #NewYear2026

My son arranged his dinner just so and then called me over to take a picture of it. 😂🤣 This one is for you, Mr. M! 😘

#WritersLife #MomNeedsContent #HelpingMom #SteakForTheWin #SoTasty #MomofMany

My son arranged his dinner just so and then called me over to take a picture of it. 😂🤣 This one is for you, Mr. M! 😘

#WritersLife #MomNeedsContent #HelpingMom #SteakForTheWin #SoTasty #MomofMany

I think she wants to take up knitting! This little gal is one of my favorite things, even if she gets herself into trouble sometimes. 🤣

#WritersLife #vacuummishaps #knittingaddict #LaughOutLoud

I think she wants to take up knitting! This little gal is one of my favorite things, even if she gets herself into trouble sometimes. 🤣

#WritersLife #vacuummishaps #knittingaddict #LaughOutLoud

Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.

Luke 2:11

#Christmas2025 #MerryChristmas #TisTheSeason #JesusIsTheReason #ChristIsBorn #JoyToTheWorld #FamilyTime #bibleverse #biblequotes #biblememes

Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.

Luke 2:11

#Christmas2025 #MerryChristmas #TisTheSeason #JesusIsTheReason #ChristIsBorn #JoyToTheWorld #FamilyTime #bibleverse #biblequotes #biblememes

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

#Christmas2025 #MerryChristmas #TisTheSeason #JesusIsTheReason #ChristIsBorn #JoyToTheWorld #FamilyTime #bibleverse #biblequotes #biblememes

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

#Christmas2025 #MerryChristmas #TisTheSeason #JesusIsTheReason #ChristIsBorn #JoyToTheWorld #FamilyTime #bibleverse #biblequotes #biblememes

The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14

#Christmas2025 #MerryChristmas #TisTheSeason #JesusIsTheReason #ChristIsBorn #JoyToTheWorld #FamilyTime #bibleverse #biblequotes #biblememes

The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14

#Christmas2025 #MerryChristmas #TisTheSeason #JesusIsTheReason #ChristIsBorn #JoyToTheWorld #FamilyTime #bibleverse #biblequotes #biblememes

For with God nothing shall be impossible.
— Luke 1:37✝️

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#WithGod #NothingIsImpossible #FaithOverFear #BibleVerse #Luke137

For with God nothing shall be impossible.
— Luke 1:37✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#WithGod #NothingIsImpossible #FaithOverFear #BibleVerse #Luke137

My fluffy shadow, practicing her best trip-the-human routine. 🐱💃😂

#CatShenanigans #OrangeFluff #Sidekick #CatMomLife #CaturdayEveryday #WritersLife #WinterizingWithAFurryFriend

My fluffy shadow, practicing her best trip-the-human routine. 🐱💃😂

#CatShenanigans #OrangeFluff #Sidekick #CatMomLife #CaturdayEveryday #WritersLife #WinterizingWithAFurryFriend

Our tree is simple and elegant this year. I let my girls decorate it, and they went for a minimalist look. 🎄 Little did they know I have been waiting years, and I mean YEARS! for them to not put every single thing they can find in the tree. 😂

#MerryChristmas #LessIsMore #HappyMom #WritersLife #PrettyTree #christmastreedecorating #ChristmasTree

Our tree is simple and elegant this year. I let my girls decorate it, and they went for a minimalist look. 🎄 Little did they know I have been waiting years, and I mean YEARS! for them to not put every single thing they can find in the tree. 😂

#MerryChristmas #LessIsMore #HappyMom #WritersLife #PrettyTree #christmastreedecorating #ChristmasTree

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#John316 #GodsLove #Gospel #Jesus #EternalLife

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#John316 #GodsLove #Gospel #Jesus #EternalLife

I bought my husband a grill for Father’s Day many years ago, but our firstborn got hangry if I waited for him to get home from work. I took over cooking on it, so dinner was ready the minute he walked in the door. 23 years later, I’m still the one at the grill—and he says it’s the best gift he ever received. 🔥🍗👶

#GrillMaster #MomsWhoGrill #FamilyDinner #FathersDayThrowback #BestGiftEver #WritersLife #WritersKitchen

I bought my husband a grill for Father’s Day many years ago, but our firstborn got hangry if I waited for him to get home from work. I took over cooking on it, so dinner was ready the minute he walked in the door. 23 years later, I’m still the one at the grill—and he says it’s the best gift he ever received. 🔥🍗👶

#GrillMaster #MomsWhoGrill #FamilyDinner #FathersDayThrowback #BestGiftEver #WritersLife #WritersKitchen

More Hydrangea cloud art with my girls—this one turned into a heart. 💛☁️

#Hydrangea #DriedBlooms #GardenCraft #FoundBeauty #SimpleJoy #WritersLife #WritersGarden #TimeWithMyGirls

More Hydrangea cloud art with my girls—this one turned into a heart. 💛☁️

#Hydrangea #DriedBlooms #GardenCraft #FoundBeauty #SimpleJoy #WritersLife #WritersGarden #TimeWithMyGirls

“The LORD is a mighty tower; where his people can run for safety.”
— Proverbs 18:10 ✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Proverbs1810 #StrongTower #GodOurRefuge #Faith #HopeInChrist

“The LORD is a mighty tower; where his people can run for safety.”
— Proverbs 18:10 ✝️

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#Proverbs1810 #StrongTower #GodOurRefuge #Faith #HopeInChrist

Working on some bookish ornaments for a bookish friend. 📚✨

#BookishCrafts #HandmadeOrnaments #ReaderGifts #CozyMakes #CraftTable #WritersLife #ReadingCommunity #BookishFriendsAreTheBest

Working on some bookish ornaments for a bookish friend. 📚✨

#BookishCrafts #HandmadeOrnaments #ReaderGifts #CozyMakes #CraftTable #WritersLife #ReadingCommunity #BookishFriendsAreTheBest

Pretty black and white kitty, paws crossed and dreaming. 🖤

#CatNap #PrettyKitty #CozyCorner #PawsForDays #MyWritingBuddy #WritersLife

Pretty black and white kitty, paws crossed and dreaming. 🖤

#CatNap #PrettyKitty #CozyCorner #PawsForDays #MyWritingBuddy #WritersLife

#Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving #Thankful #Grateful #Thanksgiving2024 #Blessed #FamilyTime #bibleverse #biblequotes #biblememes

#Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving #Thankful #Grateful #Thanksgiving2024 #Blessed #FamilyTime #bibleverse #biblequotes #biblememes

Getting yardwork done with my girls before it gets too cold—making a little cloud art with hydrangea blossoms. ☁️🌿 My little artist says this is a gummy bear. 😜

#Hydrangea #GardenCleanup #WinterPrep #DriedBlooms #SimpleThings #WritersLife

Getting yardwork done with my girls before it gets too cold—making a little cloud art with hydrangea blossoms. ☁️🌿 My little artist says this is a gummy bear. 😜

#Hydrangea #GardenCleanup #WinterPrep #DriedBlooms #SimpleThings #WritersLife

“Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” — John 6:35

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#John635 #BreadOfLife #LivingWater #Jesus #Faith #ChristianFaith #BibleTruth

“Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” — John 6:35

Verse of the Day via @YouVersion

#John635 #BreadOfLife #LivingWater #Jesus #Faith #ChristianFaith #BibleTruth

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