Interview with Suzanne Woods Fisher: Medical Mishaps, Amish Wisdom, and Hidden Hopes

Interview with Suzanne Woods Fisher: Medical Mishaps, Amish Wisdom, and Hidden Hopes

In this heartwarming episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly chats with award-winning author Suzanne Woods Fisher about her newest release, A Hidden Hope. Blending the charm of Amish life with modern medical drama, Suzanne takes us inside the unique world of Dr. Stoltzfus—a physician navigating small-town expectations, overflowing patient demand, and two mismatched medical residents. Together, they unpack deep emotional themes like postpartum depression, community care, and second chances. Suzanne also shares delightful behind-the-scenes tidbits about her guide dog-raising adventures, her long-time publishing journey, and how she finds God’s peace even in life’s chaos. This episode is filled with warmth, wisdom, and the reminder that hope often hides in the most unexpected places.

Listen to the episode here.

Meet Suzanne Woods Fisher

Suzanne Woods Fisher

Suzanne Woods Fisher is the award-winning, bestselling author of fifty books, including A Healing Touch, Capture the Moment, and many other beloved contemporary romance and Amish romance series. She is also the author of several nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and Amish Proverbs. She lives in California.

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Bible Verse for Encouragement

Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Suzanne Woods Fisher’s New Book: A Hidden Hope

With the arrival of three unexpected newcomers to Stoney Ridge comes an array of secrets and emotions brewing just beneath the surface.

Supervising two newly minted medical residents might be the toughest challenge Ruth “Dok” Stoltzfus has ever faced. Wren Baker, sharp and ambitious, graduated at the top of medical school with a hidden agenda in tow. Charlie King, at the bottom of the class, is determined to succeed–though Dok isn’t convinced he’s got what it takes. Then there’s traveling nurse Evie Miller, whose quiet love for Charlie doesn’t go unnoticed, especially by Wren.

Boarding at Windmill Farm, the trio struggles to balance modern medicine with Plain living. Between medical emergencies, cultural misunderstandings, and brewing romantic tensions, Dok finds herself juggling far more than she bargained for. Soon the stage is set in the small Amish community of Stoney Ridge for plenty of professional and personal complications.

PRAISE FOR A HEALING TOUCH
“The author perceptively sketches her characters’ emotional arcs as life’s challenges yield unexpected gifts, speaking to the power of second chances, faith, and love.”–Publishers Weekly

“An original, truly engaging, and memorable Amish romance.”–Midwest Book Review

Step into the perfect blend of inspiration, community, and heartfelt emotion in this Amish romance set in a peaceful small town in Lancaster County. Fans of Beverly Lewis and Shelley Shepard Gray will savor this read.

💞 Tropes in A Hidden Hope

  • Love triangle
  • Grumpy but protective mentor
  • Fish out of water (city residents in Amish country)
  • Found family/workplace family
  • Slow burn romance
  • Return to small town
  • Healing through community
  • Secret long-time crush
  • Strong female protagonist (doctor)
  • Second chance at calling/purpose

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Kelly’s Personal Update

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!

Finding Forevermore Novel

Finding Forevermore is available for preorder today on Amazon!

Her family secrets. His guilt. One road trip that changes everything.

Raven Cunningham has built a quiet life between the shelves of a small-town bookshop, ghostwriting stories for others while hiding her own. She’s long believed her father abandoned her, until a letter from her late grandmother reveals a shocking truth.

Convinced the reclusive author J.C. Nevermore is her father, Raven sets out to uncover the real story. When her childhood friend Cole Walker, a former Army medic wrestling with his own scars, offers to help, she’s not sure if she can trust him . . . or herself.

As they chase clues and revisit old memories, what begins as a search for answers becomes a journey toward something deeper.

Finding Forevermore is a heartfelt story about faith, family, and the kind of love that’s anchored in God’s unfailing grace.

For Kindle Unlimited lovers, Finding Forevermore will be available starting October 25th 2025!

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Interview with Jacqueline Adam: High-Stakes Suspense, Second Chances, and Trusting God Through It All

Interview with Jacqueline Adam: High-Stakes Suspense, Second Chances, and Trusting God Through It All

In this episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly chats with debut author Jacqueline Adam—whose heart-pounding stories are packed with suspense, faith, and emotional depth. Jacqueline shares how a chance conversation on a soccer field changed her life, and how God opened doors through persistence, prayer, and yes, Nerf wars at home! They dive into her upcoming romantic suspense Kidnapped for Ransom, a riveting story about a widowed mom, a missing fortune in diamonds, and a cop-next-door who might just be her second chance at love.

Whether you love thrilling plots, swoony heroes, or seeing how God shows up when everything falls apart, this one’s for you.

Listen to the episode here.

Meet Jacqueline Adam

Jacqueline Adam on Christian Romance Podcast

Married for over twenty years and a mother of two fantastic kids, Jacqueline Adam has a passion for adventure. From hiking to ziplining to white water rafting, she embraces new experiences and then weaves that energy into her writing. Her debut novel Targeted Witness was a Publishers Weekly bestseller and went on to be a Semi-Finalist for the ACFW Carol Award. She has now completed her second novel, Kidnapped for Ransom which is currently available for preorders and will hit shelves October 28th 2025.  

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Bible Verse for Encouragement

“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses;
But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.”
Psalm 20:7 (NKJV)

Jaqueline’s New Book: Kidnapped for Ransom

Abduction is only the beginning…
Will murder be next?

Doctor Chelsea Eidman thought she’d finally escaped the perils of her late husband’s secret life as a diamond thief—until his former accomplice attacks her. The danger escalates when a vengeful mobster kidnaps Chelsea’s daughter and friend, demanding the stolen diamonds in exchange for their lives. To recover the gems, Chelsea joins forces with officer Matt Reynolds, whose sister has also been abducted. As they race against time, they find themselves in deadly pursuits across harsh terrain. With everything on the line, Chelsea and Matt must outsmart their enemies and unravel a web of lies…before their families pay the ultimate price.

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

💞 Tropes in Kidnapped for Ransom

  • Best friend’s older brother
  • Forced proximity
  • Second chances
  • Suspense with a twist of faith
  • Single mom heroine
  • Hidden pasts
  • Enemies to allies
  • Redemption arc
  • Small-town setting
  • He protects her / she saves herself vibes

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Kelly’s Personal Update

Finding Forevermore Novel

Finding Forevermore is available for preorder today on Amazon!

Her family secrets. His guilt. One road trip that changes everything.

Raven Cunningham has built a quiet life between the shelves of a small-town bookshop, ghostwriting stories for others while hiding her own. She’s long believed her father abandoned her, until a letter from her late grandmother reveals a shocking truth.

Convinced the reclusive author J.C. Nevermore is her father, Raven sets out to uncover the real story. When her childhood friend Cole Walker, a former Army medic wrestling with his own scars, offers to help, she’s not sure if she can trust him . . . or herself.

As they chase clues and revisit old memories, what begins as a search for answers becomes a journey toward something deeper.

Finding Forevermore is a heartfelt story about faith, family, and the kind of love that’s anchored in God’s unfailing grace.

For Kindle Unlimited lovers, Finding Forevermore will be available starting October 25th 2025!

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Interview with Ciara Knight: Healing, Faith, and Finding Hope in “Healing the Veteran”

Interview with Ciara Knight: Healing, Faith, and Finding Hope in “Healing the Veteran”

Interview with USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author Ciara Knight, whose “Southern Grace to Western Embrace” stories have captured the hearts of over a million readers. In this inspiring conversation, Ciara shares the real-life inspiration behind her new Love Inspired release, Healing the Veteran—a story about a wounded hero, a spirited physiotherapist, and a dog who brings them together.

From overcoming childhood challenges to transforming pain into purpose through faith-filled fiction, Ciara opens up about how God turned her writing into a ministry of hope. We also dive into the heart of her characters, Ace and Jolene, exploring themes of faith, redemption, and second chances set in the small-town charm of Willow Oaks, Georgia.

Listen to the episode here.

Meet Ciara Knight

Ciara Knight is a USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author, celebrated for her “Southern Grace to Western Embrace” stories that have captured the hearts of over a million readers. With more than fifty published novels, Ciara is known for crafting heartwarming, faith-filled romances that inspire and uplift.

A USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author, Ciara draws inspiration from her husband, her children, and her lifelong dream of sailing the world. Visit ciaraknight.com for her latest book news, adventures, and exclusive reader updates.

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Bible Verse for Encouragement

Isaiah 40:28 (NKJV)

“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord,
The Creator of the ends of the earth,
Neither faints nor is weary.
His understanding is unsearchable.”

Ciara’s New Book: Healing the Veteran

Healing the Veteran Book cover

A K-9 in need
could help open his closed-off heart.

Haunted by a disastrous military mission, wounded veteran Ace Gatlin vows to live alone on his farm so he can never fail anyone again. However, this doesn’t discourage his determined neighbor, physiotherapist Jolene Pearl, who shows up at his door with a troubled K-9 desperate for a home. Jolene is sure the two injured warriors need each other, and soon, their joint efforts to rehabilitate sweet Bear chip away at the shrapnel lodged in Ace’s heart. But when a catastrophic tornado strikes Willow Oaks, more than just their budding relationship is put to the test. Can Jolene help Ace see himself as worthy of happily-ever-after?

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

K-9 Companions Series

💞 Tropes in Healing the Veteran

  • Grumpy/Sunshine
  • Wounded Veteran
  • Opposites Attract
  • Small-Town Romance
  • Second Chances
  • Found Family / Community
  • Faith Restoration
  • Healing Through Love
  • Medical Romance (Therapist Heroine)
  • K9 Companion Matchmaker 🐾
  • Weather Disaster (Tornado)

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Kelly’s Personal Update

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!

Finding Forevermore Novel

Finding Forevermore is available for preorder today on Amazon!

Her family secrets. His guilt. One road trip that changes everything.

Raven Cunningham has built a quiet life between the shelves of a small-town bookshop, ghostwriting stories for others while hiding her own. She’s long believed her father abandoned her, until a letter from her late grandmother reveals a shocking truth.

Convinced the reclusive author J.C. Nevermore is her father, Raven sets out to uncover the real story. When her childhood friend Cole Walker, a former Army medic wrestling with his own scars, offers to help, she’s not sure if she can trust him . . . or herself.

As they chase clues and revisit old memories, what begins as a search for answers becomes a journey toward something deeper.

Finding Forevermore is a heartfelt story about faith, family, and the kind of love that’s anchored in God’s unfailing grace.

For Kindle Unlimited lovers, Finding Forevermore will be available starting October 25th 2025, when it launches!

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Interview with Laura Thomas: Writing Romance, Baking Dreams & Surrendering to God’s Timing

Interview with Laura Thomas: Writing Romance, Baking Dreams & Surrendering to God’s Timing

Interview with Laura Thomas, author of The Final Word, is an absolute treat for fans of Christian romantic suspense. In this inspiring and heartwarming episode, Laura shares her long-buried dream of becoming a writer, the sweet support of her husband, and how she transitioned from children’s magazine stories to heart-racing romantic suspense. We dive into her latest release, The Final Word, the second book in her Bite of Betrayal series, and talk all things writing, baking, and trusting God’s timing. With themes of surrender, sisterhood, and second chances, this episode is packed with encouragement for both readers and writers. Get ready to swoon over Miles Morgan (yes, an opera singer!) and root for Sophie as she navigates love, loss, and a haunting mystery that follows her from Paris to the English countryside.

Listen to the episode here.

Meet Laura Thomas

A published, award-winning Christian author, Laura writes heartwarming encouragement for your soul—especially in her numerous romantic suspense novels, as well as her teen fiction, marriage, and children’s books. Laura is a hope*writers certified writing coach, a book-loving chocoholic mom and nanny, and is married to her high school sweetheart. Originally from the UK, they now live the empty nest life in Kelowna, British Columbia, with their French bulldog!   

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Bible Verse for Encouragement

Proverbs 3:5–6 (NKJV):
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”

Laura Thomas’s New Book: The Final Word

When aspiring author Sophie Brooks chooses to trade a vibrant Paris life for the tranquility of a quaint English village, she imagines her final days in the City of Lights will be magical. Sophie doesn’t anticipate a chilling encounter with an old flame—nor does she plan to find a new love on her very last night.

Miles Morgan’s life has been defined as a successful opera singer—until now. His chance encounter with Sophie in Paris ignites renewed hope … if he can figure out his next chapter and if she can accept what his future may hold.

In the heart of the English countryside, Sophie and Miles’ fairy tale romance turns into a noxious nightmare as the darkness of Sophie’s past—and her volatile ex—catch up with her. Both Sophie and Miles must surrender everything to the One they thought had betrayed them as they lean into love and fight for their lives.

💞 Tropes in The Final Word

  • Love at First Sight
  • Second Chance at Love
  • Artist + Artist (Writer & Opera Singer)
  • Sisterhood / Found Family
  • Surrender to God
  • Past Trauma / Haunted by the Ex
  • English Countryside Setting
  • Story-Within-a-Story (Main character is a writer)
  • Cinderella Vibes (via a modern fairy tale manuscript)
  • “Too Good to Be True” Love Interest
  • Big Move / Fresh Start
  • Small Town with Big Secrets
  • Page-Turning Suspense

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Kelly’s Personal Update

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!

Finding Forevermore Novel

Finding Forevermore is available for preorder today on Amazon!

Her family secrets. His guilt. One road trip that changes everything.

Raven Cunningham has built a quiet life between the shelves of a small-town bookshop, ghostwriting stories for others while hiding her own. She’s long believed her father abandoned her, until a letter from her late grandmother reveals a shocking truth.

Convinced the reclusive author J.C. Nevermore is her father, Raven sets out to uncover the real story. When her childhood friend Cole Walker, a former Army medic wrestling with his own scars, offers to help, she’s not sure if she can trust him . . . or herself.

As they chase clues and revisit old memories, what begins as a search for answers becomes a journey toward something deeper.

Finding Forevermore is a heartfelt story about faith, family, and the kind of love that’s anchored in God’s unfailing grace.

For Kindle Unlimited lovers, Finding Forevermore will be available starting October 25th 2025!

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Interview with Kate Angelo: From Foster Care to Faith-Filled Suspense and Second-Chance Romance

Interview with Kate Angelo: From Foster Care to Faith-Filled Suspense and Second-Chance Romance

Interview with Publishers Weekly bestselling author Kate Angelo, whose journey from foster care to bestselling romantic suspense novelist is nothing short of inspiring. In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Kate opens up about how her past experiences shaped the redemptive, action-packed love stories she writes today. We dive deep into the heart behind her latest book Girl Lost—the first in her King Legacy series—featuring themes of abandonment, healing, and what it truly means to be found. She also shares about the incredible nonprofit she runs with her husband, equipping couples to build strong, godly marriages. This episode is packed with truth, hope, healing—and a whole lot of heart.

Listen to the episode here.

Meet Kate Angelo

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Kate Angelo is the Publishers Weekly bestselling author of Hunting the Witness, Selah Award winner of Deadly Holiday Hijack, and Amazon Top 100 Bestseller of Driving Force. Kate works alongside her husband championing stronger marriages and families. Her journey from foster care to bestselling author fuels her fast-paced romantic suspense, where flawed characters discover hope and healing through life’s fiercest trials and relationships. When she’s not putting fictional people through the wringer, she’s out creating real-life happily-ever-afters at conferences and events nationwide. Learn more about Kate at KateAngelo.com.

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Bible Verse for Encouragement

Romans 15:13 (NKJV):
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Kate Angelo’s New Book: Girl Lost

A LOST BABY
Luna Rosati found acceptance and comfort with her childhood foster family, but when she became pregnant at sixteen, she gave the baby up for adoption and left without a word. Now a CIA counterintelligence officer, Luna wants to reconcile her fractured sense of self by finding the only blood family she has–the teenage daughter she’s never met. As Luna closes in on learning the girl’s identity with the help of her mentor, Stryker, she prepares to meet him in her old neighborhood–the last place she wants to be. Then Stryker is captured.   

AN INESCAPABLE PAST
Special Agent Corbin King changed his last name to escape the shadow of his convicted father serving a life sentence. When he runs into Luna, the object of his failed teenage romance, the two must put their pasts aside and work together to expose a secret that someone’s willing to kill for.

A DEADLY THREAT
But when they encounter a kidnapping, missing bodies, and murder, the secrets Corbin and Luna are keeping from one another are only the beginning of the threat they face with more than their own lives at stake.

“Kate Angelo skillfully unveils the savagery of greed under the pretense of good.”–DIANN MILLS, bestselling writer

“An exciting story that will capture readers’ emotions while also taking them on a pulse-pounding, suspenseful roller coaster ride they won’t soon forget.”–NANCY MEHL, author of the Erin Delaney Mysteries

💞 Tropes in Girl Lost

  • Second-chance romance
  • Found family
  • Secret baby / Adoption
  • Reunited after years apart
  • Redemption arc
  • Forced proximity
  • Tough heroine with a vulnerable past
  • Protective hero with emotional baggage
  • Strong spiritual thread / faith-based healing
  • Dual timelines (past + present relationship development)

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Kelly’s Personal Update

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!

Finding Forevermore Novel

Finding Forevermore is available for preorder today on Amazon!

Her family secrets. His guilt. One road trip that changes everything.

Raven Cunningham has built a quiet life between the shelves of a small-town bookshop, ghostwriting stories for others while hiding her own. She’s long believed her father abandoned her, until a letter from her late grandmother reveals a shocking truth.

Convinced the reclusive author J.C. Nevermore is her father, Raven sets out to uncover the real story. When her childhood friend Cole Walker, a former Army medic wrestling with his own scars, offers to help, she’s not sure if she can trust him . . . or herself.

As they chase clues and revisit old memories, what begins as a search for answers becomes a journey toward something deeper.

Finding Forevermore is a heartfelt story about faith, family, and the kind of love that’s anchored in God’s unfailing grace.

For Kindle Unlimited lovers, Finding Forevermore will be available starting October 25th 2025!

You’ll get updates by joining my free email list.

Visit my website here to sign up

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