May 2025 Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 141)
During this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from four authors about their romantic suspense books available this month. Here’s the list of authors and books for May 2025, with the book’s release date if not available now. Jessica Ashley/Echo Jamie Jo Wright/The Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse Megan Besing/Rescued Heart (May […]
Long Hot Summer 2025 Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 140)
During this special episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from 13 authors in the Long Hot Summer: Christian Romantic Suspense collection. The four volumes will release May 2 through July 4 with ebook as well as print versions. You can check out the series here. Sami Abrams/Mine Jersuha Agen/Trapped Jessica Ashley/Lima […]
How Kelly Underwood Layers Suspense and Emotions in Her Writing (Episode 139)
“Adding in those emotional layers [is the hardest part for me in writing romantic suspense],” Kelly said. “You can have a suspenseful theme, and that’s great, but you also need to have some romantic tension as well. So knowing when to add in certain beats and how to layer those emotions [can be difficult]. You just want characters people care about.”
April 2025 Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 138)
During this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from seven authors about their romantic suspense books available this month.
Reading Gothic Tales Drew Virginia Vaughan to Romantic Suspense
Multi-published author Virginia Vaughan recently stopped by my newsletter to share some about her writing life. Plus, she’s giving away 2 print copies of her most recent romantic suspense, Missing in Texas, exclusively for my newsletter readers. See below for details. Why did you start writing romantic suspense novels? As a teen, I met a […]
May 2025 New Releases in Christian Fiction
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Biblical Romance: Mantle by Dana McNeely — Faith. Redemption. The cost of leadership. Will the next generation rise to the challenge and uphold the legacy of Elijah, or will they falter under the weight of the mantle? (Biblical Romance from […]
Why Romantic Suspense Draws the Attention of Mary Alford
Multi-published and bestselling author Mary Alford recently stopped by to share some about her writing life. Why did you start writing romantic suspense novels? I’ve always been drawn to stories that keep you on the edge of your seat—but I also believe that even in the darkest moments, God’s love has the power to shine […]
April 2025 New Releases in Christian Fiction
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Earning the Veteran’s Trust by Lisa Jordan — After leaving the navy, Mallory Stone plans to buy her best friend’s fruit farm, a safe place to raise her son and adopt senior dogs like her dear Rosie. Until […]