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Mabel and the Privy of Doom -- Review & Giveaway!

🔎💛 Mabel has a nose for mystery, a heart for helping, and a knack for finding trouble in the strangest places. Come read my review of Mabel and the Privy of Doom on The Avid Reader, then toss your name into the giveaway! 🎁📖

Mabel and the Privy of Doom by Susan Kimmel Wright

Mabel and the Privy of Doom About the Book Boo k: Mabel and the Privy of Doom Author: Susan Kimmel Wright Genre: Cozy Mystery Release Date:

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Sisterhood Above All by Kathleen Barber -- Review on The Avid Reader

New review alert! 🚨📚 I’m talking all things rush week, rival sororities, secrets, and twists in my review of Sisterhood Above All by Kathleen Barber with Amayah Shaienne. Head over to The Avid Reader and let me know what you think! 💕✨

Sisterhood Above All by Kathleen Barber with Amayah Shaienne

SISTERHOOD ABOVE ALL Book Summary Being a Gamma at Southern State University means belonging to the most desirable, exclusive sisterhood the

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Guarded by the Sheriff by Monique DeVere -- My Review!

🚨 New review on The Avid Reader! 🚨 If you love second-chance romance, heart-pounding suspense, danger, action, and swoon-worthy moments, you’ll want to check out my review of Guarded by the Sheriff by Monique DeVere. 💕

📚 Come see why this thrilling romance kept me turning the pages! 👉 https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/07/guarded-by-sheriff-by-monique-devere.html

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Murder at First Sight by JP Bird -- Book Review & Giveaway!

🔮📚 Cozy mystery fans, this one’s for you! I’m sharing my review of Murder at First Sight by JP Bird over on The Avid Reader—and there’s a giveaway you won’t want to miss! 🕵️‍♀️✨ Stop by to read my thoughts, meet the mischievous ferrets, and enter for your chance to win. 🎉

Read the review + enter the giveaway here: https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/07/murder-at-first-sight-by-jp-bird.html 📖🔎

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The Unexpected Caller by Shelley Shepard Gray -- Review & Giveaway!

Looking for your next heartwarming read? I’m sharing my review of The Unexpected Caller by Shelley Shepard Gray on my blog, The Avid Reader! Stop by to read my thoughts on this charming new Amish romance, meet The Amish Widows Club, and enter the giveaway while you’re there.

Read the review and enter the giveaway here: https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-unexpected-caller-by-shelley.html

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A K-9 Mountain Promise -- Check out this heartwarming story!

🐾📚 New review is up on The Avid Reader! If you enjoy sweet, uplifting stories with faith, family, second chances, and lovable dogs, you’ll want to check out my thoughts on A K-9 Mountain Promise by Helena Smrcek.

🐶💕 Come visit the blog and read the full review here: https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/07/a-k-9-mountain-promise-by-helena-smrcek.html

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Faith, Family, and Fresh Starts - My Review of A Mother's Prayer by Chris Maday Schmidt!

New on the blog! 📚✨ I’m sharing my review of A Mother’s Prayer by Chris Maday Schmidt, a heartwarming story filled with faith, family, second chances, romance, and hope. If you enjoy uplifting reads with charming characters and plenty of heart, you’ll want to check this one out!

Stop by The Avid Reader to read my full review and enter the giveaway: https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/07/a-mothers-prayer-by-chris-maday-schmidt.html

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Miriam’s Little Gentleman --Review & Giveaway!

Faith, forgiveness, second chances, and a whole lot of heart! I’m sharing my thoughts on Miriam’s Little Gentleman by Anne Blackburne today on The Avid Reader. Stop by to read my review—and don’t forget to enter the giveaway while you’re there!

https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/06/miriams-little-gentleman-by-anne.html

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A Sweet Amish Romance That Blooms with Hope

📚🌼 New Amish romance alert! D is for Daisy by Shelley Shepard Gray releases June 30, and it is such a sweet, uplifting read. Daisy’s lively spirit, her love for animals, and the story’s themes of hope, faith, friendship, family, and romance make this one a heartwarming addition to the Amish ABC’s series.

If you enjoy gentle humor, lovable characters, and faith-filled fiction, stop by my blog to read my full review:

D is for Daisy by Shelley Shepard Gray

    D  is for Daisy Book Summary Newcomers are always welcome in the rural Amish community of Walden, Ohio, but in this heartwarming inspira

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Heartache, Hope, and New Beginnings -- My Review of The Ties that Bind!

I just shared my review of The Ties that Bind by Linda Byler on the blog!

This was such a heartfelt story about family, hard choices, hope, and finding the strength to look for a better life. Amos and Lavina’s story really pulled me in, and now I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next in the series.

Come read my full review here: https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-ties-that-bind-by-linda-byler.html

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A Heartwarming Scottish Escape

Craving a cozy escape to the Scottish Highlands? 🏔️✨ Dive into Shortbread in the Highlands by Robin Jones—a heartwarming story filled with charm, romance, and a touch of culinary magic. 🍪💙

Catch the full review and see why this book deserves a spot on your reading list: 👉 Read the blog post:  https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/06/shortbread-in-highlands-by-robin-jones.html

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A Heartwarming Story of Hope, Courage, and Community--Check it out!

Silver Linings for the Seaside Girls by Tracy Baines is a beautifully written, heartwarming historical novel about hope, courage, resilience, and the strength of community during wartime. I loved the relatable characters and the uplifting message of finding silver linings even in difficult days.

The book releases July 21, and my full review is now on the blog.

Read the review: https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/06/silver-linings-for-seaside-girls-by.html

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Maggie’s May Song by Diane Craver -- My Review of A Sweet Amish Romance!

Looking for a sweet, faith-filled Amish romance with second chances, forgiveness, family, and plenty of heart? I just shared my review of Maggie’s May Song by Diane Craver on my blog.

This charming story follows Maggie and Simon as they work through fear, misunderstandings, and past hurts while learning to trust, forgive, and open their hearts to love.

Read the full review here: https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/06/maggies-may-song-by-diane-craver.html

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Zero Hour -- Exciting from Start to Finish

Danger, twists, and nonstop suspense—Zero Hour kept me turning pages! This Christian romantic suspense collection by Cara Putman, Sami A. Abrams, and Lily Hann is an exciting read from start to finish. Check out my review:

https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/06/zero-hour-by-cara-putman-sami-abrams.html #ZeroHour

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Sconed to Death by Betty Hechtman -- My Thoughts on a new cozy mystery!

📚🧶 Cozy mystery fans, rejoice! Sconed to Death by Betty Hechtman is out now! ☕✨ Don’t miss the second book in the A Crochet & Crumpets Mystery series. I’m sharing my thoughts here if you’d like to stop by and take a look:

https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/06/sconed-to-death-by-betty-hechtman.html 💻📖

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Silent Witness by Tracy Fredrychowski -- Check out my review!

📚✨ New Release Alert! 🔎🕵️‍♀️ Silent Witness by Tracy Fredrychowski is now out! 🎉 This third An Amish Book Club Mystery is filled with ❤️ heart, 🕵️ mystery, and 🤫 secrets. If you enjoy cozy mysteries 🏡, Amish fiction 🌾, and small-town intrigue 🔍, this is one to add to your reading list 📖💛

✨💻 Visit my blog to read my full review! 📚📝 Happy Reading! 😊📚

https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/06/silent-witness-by-tracy-fredrychowski.html

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Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews -- My Thoughts on this new novel📖

Haigh! Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews is out today.  Pull in and learn more about this story with a promising premise.  Happy Reading!

https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2026/06/road-trip-by-mary-kay-andrews.html