During this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from three authors about their romantic suspense books available this month. Here’s the list of authors and books for September 2026, with the book’s release date if not available now.
On this special edition episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense,” I’m talking with my fellow authors, Jayna Breigh and Kimberley Woodhouse, about our Christmas novella collection, The Last Noel. Learn more about our characters, villains, settings, and storylines about these Christmas-themed second chance romance with a dangerous twist!
The Last Noel is a riveting Christmas novella collection with suspense, intrigue, and second-chance romance.
“Do You See What I See?” by Sarah Hamaker
Oakleigh Wright’s estranged foster sister reappears late one night desperate to hand off her children. Oakleigh agrees to bring them to their aunt out of state, but her travels are intercepted by a ruthless gang. She turns to her ex, Joseph, for help. Will they rekindle their love as they uncover what the gang seeks?
“Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Jayna Breigh
Trial lawyer Elise Sinclair resigns herself to a lonely Christmas reviewing legal documents—until her renegade fiancé, Jack, reappears. He is jobless, broken, and seeking forgiveness. Can two battered hearts overcome secrets and restore their love?
“Do You Know What I Know?” by Kimberley Woodhouse
When Faith Thibodeaux returns to her Cajun-style food truck in Alaska after an accident, the last thing she expects is to find out that her ex-boyfriend is the executive chef of a new restaurant. When they return to their hometown over the holidays to fundraise, will the “friendly” competition restore their love or rip them apart forever?
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 August 2026, with the book’s release date if not available now.
On this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense,” my guest is Carol J. Post, a New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of fun and fast-paced Christian romance and Christian romantic suspense stories. Her books have won several awards and been nominated for two RITA® awards and an RT Reviewers’ Choice Best Book Award. She is also a popular speaker, presenting workshops on a variety of craft topics.
Carol especially enjoys research trips, which usually involve camping, with some hiking, kayaking and bonfires thrown in when possible. She also loves playing the piano and writing songs with her musical husband. Her two grown daughters and grandkids live too far away for her liking, so she now pours all that nurturing into taking care of two sassy cats—Ziggy and Ziva—who also love camping and are known to occasionally take over her blog with their “It’s Zaturday!” posts.
“Probably the hardest part of [writing romantic suspense] is … keeping the characters in danger, direct threats to their lives, throughout the book. It can be hard to keep them in that kind of danger without them taking stupid risks or the villains coming out as inept,” Carol said. “I enjoy the suspense part—that’s always my favorite part to write.”
Connect w/Carol
Website: www.caroljpost.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/caroljpost.author
Instagram: www.instagram.com/caroljpost.author
Twitter/X: www.x.com/caroljpost
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/carol-j-post
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6459748.Carol_J_Post
Listen to the podcast for more from our interview, plus an excerpt from Witness Safeguard Mission by Carol J. Post. Excerpt and back cover copy read by Janda Sample of Janda Sample Storytelling.
On this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense,” I’m chatting with Joanna Davidson Politano, who writes atmospheric historical fiction that blends romance, mystery, and emotional depth, often set in distinctive old estates. Drawn to coastal landscapes and old houses steeped in story, Joanna’s work is known for its immersive settings, layered characters, and a poignant sense of hope, no matter the circumstances. Joanna is the author of multiple award-winning historical novels and is an avid researcher who delights in uncovering forgotten details of the past and weaving them into stories that feel both timeless and intimate.
Outside of writing, Joanna is a homeschooling mom and adventure coordinator, exploring every park, library, and hiking trail within driving distance, and coming up with wild stories on the drive. She and her family live in the woods near Lake Michigan.
“My husband and I went to Scotland on our honeymoon, and all we did was run around visiting all these estates [with all their stories],” Joanna said. “It made something come alive in me. … There’s something so unique about a house that has lasted so many generations and seen so many stories. … That makes these houses worth something that’s so unique.”
Connect w/Joanna
Website: https://jdpstories.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joannadavidsonpolitano
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannadavidsonpolitano/
Listen to the podcast for more from our interview, plus an excerpt from The Life She Forgot by Joanna Davidson Politano. Excerpt and back cover copy read by Janda Sample of Janda Sample Storytelling.
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