Watched by Jerusha Agen-Romantic Suspense Review

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About the Book

Title: Watched 
Series: Windy City Westons #3 
Author: Jerusha Agen 
Publisher: SDG Words, LLC 
Release Date: September 24, 2026 
Genre: Christian romantic suspense

****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and/or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

His mind is a steel trap. He didn’t know it could trap him. 

Robert Weston became a psychiatrist to heal people’s minds. He can’t lose his. But if the strange occurrences of forgetfulness and confusion continue, he may not be able to hide the truth much longer. When his psychological issues put his life in danger, he must face the reality that the genetic nightmare he fears inheriting has seized him. 

Attorney Monty Montgomery doesn’t trust Robert Weston. His expert testimony once ruined her client’s case. She didn’t realize the psychiatrist isn’t only wrong but also completely unreliable. How can she defend him against a malpractice suit for the insurance company that hired her when he’s clearly incompetent? 

Robert and Monty have bigger problems than they know. Someone has a mission. A mission that won’t be stopped until somebody ends up dead. 

Is everyone a pawn in the lethal game, or is Robert’s failing mind playing tricks on him? Even with the help of the Weston siblings, Robert and Monty may need a mind smarter than theirs—the mind of God—to escape this twisted game alive.  

My Review

Wow, Jerusha Agen does it again! I have loved every single book I've read by this author, and she truly knows how to write romantic suspense. Watched completely gripped me, and I honestly couldn't put it down. This book really knows how to keep readers fully engaged.

The story follows a psychiatrist named Robert who starts having these scary memory gaps and vision issues. He's terrified he's losing his mind, and on top of that, he's dealing with a massive lawsuit. Then there's Monty, the sharp attorney who comes in to defend him. They actually have a bit of a rough past, so watching them have to work together is so fun.

The danger gets real so fast. Someone is playing a seriously twisted game with Robert, and soon Monty is in the crosshairs, too. The author throws in so many clever red herrings that I kept pointing fingers at the wrong people, and the final reveal completely caught me off guard!

Even with all the crazy danger, the romance between Robert and Monty is so sweet and feels completely real. Plus, getting to see the awesome Montgomery family and the Weston siblings again added so much warmth and fun banter to the story.

What I love most about Jerusha's books is how she brings in faith. Monty's trust in God throughout all the chaos is such a beautiful reminder of His care, and it really sticks with you.

I haven't stopped thinking about this book since I finished it, and I'm already excited to see what this family gets into next.

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About the Author

Jerusha Agen is a Christy Award finalist who imagines danger around every corner but knows God is there, too. So naturally, she writes romantic suspense infused with the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ. Jerusha loves to hang out with her big furry dogs and little furry cats, often while reading or watching movies. Find more of Jerusha’s thrilling, redemptive stories at JerushaAgen.com.

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A Lady's guide to Love and Pirates By Jennifer Moore-Romantic Adventure

 Book Synopsis

The goddaughter of a legendary pirate joins forces with a guarded sea captain to undertake a perilous rescue mission—one that may cost them everything, including their hearts. Jane Austen meets Pirates of the Caribbean.

Annabelle Bradford was born on the sea and as an infant, was claimed by pirate captain Reid Courtney as part of the spoils of seizure. Though she lives in London, she spends every summer aboard her godfather’s ship, exploring the ocean and embracing the freedom the horizon offers.

But when her godfather is kidnapped by a rival captain who is hunting for lost Spanish treasure, Annabelle must set sail on the most dangerous mission of her life—but first she’ll have to break a pirate out of prison.

Captain Hawke has vowed to never return to the cursed Isla de Plata, not even if the lovely but arrogant Lady Bradford practically demands it of him in exchange for his freedom. When she also promises him a ship of his own once Captain Courtney is rescued, Hawke reluctantly agrees to sail with her and her crew.

Though Annabelle and Hawke initially clash over who will captain the ship, as they travel through storms and dangers toward the mysterious Devil’s Triangle, the lady’s heart begins to soften toward the charismatic pirate captain. But what if he doesn’t love her back? What if when they are done, he simply sails over the horizon without her?

Annabelle knows how to navigate both the ballrooms of London and the waves of the ocean, but finding her way to true love may prove to be the most difficult journey of all

Book Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shadow Mountain
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 4, 2026
• Genre: Romantic Adventure
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639935193

• ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and/or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.*******

My Review

I have always loved a good pirate story, but it is even better when there is a sweet romance involved. A Lady’s Guide to Love and Pirates by Jennifer Moore was an absolute delight from start to finish. The story is completely packed with high-seas adventure, plenty of angst, and a fun mystery that completely pulled me in.

I loved both of the main characters so much. Annabelle Bradford is the perfect blend of a high-society London lady and a fiercely independent woman looking for adventure. Most of the time she is a proper aristocrat, but for several months she is a capable sailor. When her pirate godfather, Captain Reid Courtney, is kidnapped by a rival captain searching for lost Spanish treasure, Belle shows incredible bravery. She wastes no time gathering the crew and setting out on a dangerous mission to save him. Belle is my idea of a well-written heroine. 

To pull off the rescue, she has to break the low-born renegade Captain Hawke out of prison because he is the only one who knows the location of the cursed island. When Belle and Hawke meet, they both realize they have completely met their match. They start out as reluctant, adversarial allies, but their chemistry is incredibly real. It makes for a wonderful, slow-burn romance where they truly build mutual respect while facing danger together. It is a sweet, closed-door romance that gives you all the feels just from some sizzling kisses.

The side characters are also incredibly memorable. Captain Courtney's loyal crew adds so much color, humor, and vibrant dialogue to the journey. If you want a fast-paced, entertaining escapade with great banter, lovable characters, and a massive dose of adventure, you definitely need to pick up this 5-star book.

****Meet Author Jennifer Moore****

Jennifer Moore is a passionate reader and writer of all things romance due to the need to balance the rest of her world, which includes a perpetually traveling husband and four active sons, who create heaps of laundry that are anything but romantic. Jennifer has a BA in linguistics from the University of Utah and is a Guitar Hero champion. She lives in northern Utah with her family.

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Almost By Design By Jenny Erlingsson-Contemporary Christian Romance Review

 Book Synopsis

A botched promotion, an awkward reunion, and a fake-dating scheme they never planned to fall for.

Kenya Stewart is so close to getting her dream position at an event agency. When a scheduling blunder risks her promotion, she hopes an upcoming pitch will allow her a second chance. Then an accident at her cousin's wedding sends her to the emergency room in the care of another wedding guest, Solomon Anruchi, the handsome doctor who ghosted her after their first date.

Solomon's parents are eager for him to find a business-savvy wife and make the move to New York to take over a recent acquisition by their family's company. But he needs to buy more time to finish his residency and convince them that staying in Hope Springs is the best path for him. He realizes that Kenya is the perfect person to help, and she needs his connections to land a high-profile client and save her career. Their solution? A fake-dating relationship.

As attractions increase amid their ruse, secrets they've kept from each other and the weight of others' expectations begin to unravel their scheme. Will their carefully constructed plans crumble when the truth comes out?

This charming Southern contemporary Christian romance features humorous banter, second chances, faking dating, and neurodiverse characters in small-town Alabama for fans of Toni Shiloh, Pepper Basham, and Courtney Walsh.

Book Details

• Publisher: ‎ Revell
• Publication date: ‎ June 2, 2026
• Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance 
• Language: ‎ English
• Print length: ‎ 320 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0800747755

• ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and/or authors.  A review was not required, and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

My Review

I picked up Almost by Design looking for a fun rom-com, and I was pulled in almost immediately. Jenny Erlingsson delivers a sweet, faith-filled story set in small-town Alabama that strikes the perfect balance between humor and heart.

The story follows Kenya, an ambitious event planner trying to save her career after a scheduling blunder and an embarrassing accident, and Solomon, the handsome physical therapist who previously ghosted her. When a chaotic accident brings them back together, they enter a fake relationship to help each other out; Solomon needs to appease his parents, and Kenya needs his professional connections to further her career.

There were many fun and unique characters in this novel, including Solomon's and Kenya's parents. I thoroughly enjoyed every interaction with both families! What made this book special for me wasn’t just the excellent banter, but the depth of the characters. Kenya’s journey with dyslexia was written with so much empathy, and I loved learning about Solomon's family dynamics and Nigerian heritage.

It’s a beautiful story about trust, family expectations, and finding your path. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves clean romance with genuine emotional depth. 

****Meet Author Jenny Erlingsson ****

Jenny Erlingsson writes romantic fiction and creative non-fiction to encourage deep faith in every age, stage, and season. She makes her home in both Alabama and Iceland and loves encouraging and working with writers from around the world. When she’s not ministering with her Viking husband or mothering her adorably feisty kids, she can be found writing and reading in the margins, with a side of Icelandic chocolate.

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Friend Zoned By Samantha Hastings-

 Book Synopsis

Four years ago, Trina Kimball confessed her love to her lifelong best friend, Dan Latu, only to be rejected. A doctoral degree from Oxford University and a published book later, Trina has cut Dan from her life and moved on. But when she inherits her grandmother’s house, she returns home to Salt Lake City to renovate it.

Dan shows up on her front porch looking for a plus-one to his high school reunion, and Trina realizes her childhood friend is just as dangerous for her heart as he used to be. Counting on his visit home being short, Trina doesn’t know what to do when Dan keeps showing up. From removing carpets and painting walls to repairing cars and boosting her author career, Dan seems determined to fix the friendship they once had.

Trina has decided to focus on love, not fear, but will her heart ever be satisfied in the friend zone?

Book Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Covenant Communications, Inc.
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 17, 2026
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1524429619

• ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and/or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

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My Review

I have always had a massive soft spot for the friends-to-lovers trope because it just feels like one of the most realistic, believable, and earned ways for two people to fall in love. When you add a second-chance romance dynamic into the mix? I am completely sold! Friend Zoned by Samantha Hastings delivers both beautifully.

The story centers on Trina and Dan, who have known each other their entire lives. Four years ago, Trina bravely put her heart on the line and confessed her feelings to Dan, only to be rejected. After building a whole new life for herself, she ends up back in her hometown renovating her grandmother's house, and suddenly, Dan is back on her front porch.

The best part of this book is how much you care about their feelings. Trina’s hesitation is so relatable but how do you learn to trust someone with your heart again when they've already broken it once? Dan's determination to repair their bond, whether he's helping tear up old carpets or fixing cars, is incredibly charming. Watching them navigate their shared history, learn to communicate honestly, and slowly choose faith over fear is absolutely satisfying.

If you love sweet, closed-door rom-coms with relatable characters and plenty of heart, you will absolutely root for Trina and Dan. It’s a wonderful reminder that sometimes the best love stories take a little extra time and growth to build!

****Meet Author Samantha Hastings****

Samantha Hastings met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, eating popcorn, having tea parties, and chasing her four kids. She has degrees from Brigham Young University, University of North Texas, and University of Reading (UK). She writes cozy murder mysteries under Samantha Larsen.

Learn more at www.SamanthaHastings.com or connect with her on social media: Twitter @HastingSamantha, Instagram @SamanthaHastingsAuthor, and Facebook @AuthorSamanthaHastings

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The Lost Story of Via Belle By Melanie Dobson-Christian Historical Fiction/Romance Review

 Book Synopsis

Searching for a story to adapt for film, an aspiring screenwriter becomes captivated by a bestselling classic novel and the mysterious disappearance of the woman who wrote it.

1940. Via Belle’s sweet romance novels, readers believe in happily ever after. But Via’s reality was much more complicated. While her first husband was alive, her creativity thrived in a beautiful stone estate situated above a pristine lake and moonflower garden. After his tragic death and a whirlwind second marriage shrouded in secrets, Via vanished from public life, leaving behind a shadow of scandal . . . and her final story.

2006. Screenwriter Harper Rayne is desperate for a breakthrough; if only she can find the right story to tell. But when she digs into the life of her late mother’s favorite novelist, she never expects it to become personal. Drawn to the quaint Pennsylvania town where both her mother and Via once lived, Harper discovers more than a mystery to solve—she finds echoes of her own longing for love, healing, and home. As long-buried secrets come to light, Harper must decide if she’ll protect the past or rewrite this particular ending.

Described as a “powerhouse in dual-timeline Christian fiction” (Library Journal), Melanie Dobson delivers another rich, atmospheric novel about the legacy of sacrificial love and the redemptive power of truth.

Standalone dual-timeline historical mystery filled with drama, faith, and intrigue. Clean, suspenseful historical fiction, perfect for fans of Susan Meissner, Lisa Wingate, or Patti Callahan Henry. Includes discussion questions for book groups.

Book Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tyndale Fiction
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 14, 2026
• Genre: Christian Historical Fiction/Romance 
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 149647452X

• ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required, and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

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My Review

If you love historical fiction and dual timelines as much as I do, Melanie Dobson’s The Lost Story of Via Belle is an absolute must-read. She completely hooks you with a mystery that jumps between Olivia Belle Ash in the 1940s and Harper Rayne in 2006.

What I loved most was how the past and present timelines perfectly mirror each other. Both women are searching for truth and healing, and the mystery is perfectly paced as the author uncovers secrets at just the right speed. I also loved the characters—some are incredibly sweet, while others are downright creepy and manipulative. Plus, the setting of the beautiful stone house and moonflower garden is so vivid that it practically feels like another character in the story. I would love to visit an enchanting place like this.

Besides the great mystery, the book has a beautiful, inspiring undercurrent of faith. It handles heavy themes like grief and loss with a gentle, redemptive hand, reminding you of the power of truth and sacrificial love. If you are a fan of rich, atmospheric time-slip stories like those by Kate Morton or Jaime Jo Wright, put this one at the top of your TBR list! 

****Meet Author Melanie Dobson****

Writing fiction is Melanie Dobson's excuse to explore abandoned houses, travel to unique places, and spend hours reading old books and journals. The award-winning author of almost thirty books, Melanie enjoys stitching together both time-slip and historical stories, including The Wings of Poppy Pendleton, The Winter Rose, Catching the Wind, Memories of Glass, and the Legacy of Love series. Five of her novels have received a Carol Award, Catching the Wind's audiobook won the 2018 Audie for Inspirational Novel, and The Black Cloister was ForeWord's Book of the Year for Religious Fiction.

Melanie and her husband, Jon, have two daughters. After moving numerous times with Jon's work, the Dobson family has finally settled near Portland, Oregon, and they love to travel and hike in both the mountains and the cliffs above the Pacific. When Melanie isn't writing, she enjoys exploring dusty back roads, dancing, and reading stories with her girls.

More information about Melanie and her books is available on her author website: http://www.melaniedobson.com

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