In this heartwarming episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly chats with award-winning author Sarah Monzon about her latest rom-com, Hearts in Circulation. Set in a cozy Tennessee town, this story features an adorably optimistic librarian, a grumpy recluse with a tender heart, and a bookmobile full of unexpected blessings. Sarah shares her personal writing journey, from indie beginnings to traditional publishing, and opens up about the powerful themes woven into her novel—grace, purpose, and the healing power of love. If you’re a fan of opposites attract, laugh-out-loud moments, and stories that shine God’s truth, this episode is for you!
HOLT Medallion and Selah Award–winner, and Christy and Carol Award finalist, Sarah Monzon is a stay-at-home mom who makes up imaginary friends to have adult conversations with (otherwise known as writing novels). As a navy chaplain’s wife, she resides wherever the military happens to station her family and enjoys exploring the beauty of the world around her. Learn more at SarahMonzonWrites.com.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
Sarah Monzon’s New Book: Hearts in Circulation
Can a rundown bookmobile be the vehicle that brings two unlikely hearts together?
Little Creek’s bookmobile is more of a death trap on wheels than a vehicle of literary delights, and circulation librarian Hayley Holt is afraid it’s going to careen down a mountainside with her in it. Yet she sees it as a way to serve her community and be worthy of the liver transplant that saved her life as a child. However, her fears come true when the bookmobile breaks down and a rockslide traps her in the small hollow of Turkey Grove.
Reclusive mechanic Levi Redding lives in tiny Turkey Grove to get away from people. He can handle getting the bookmobile running again, but the endless chatter and unsettling touches from the vibrant librarian leave him overstimulated. When forced proximity leads to a misunderstanding, a note of apology begins an epistolary friendship, proving that sometimes the happiest of endings aren’t contained within the bindings of a book.
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!
Finding Forevermore is available today!
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.
In this interview with Jaime Jo Wright dives deep into the gothic mystery behind her latest release, The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall. Kelly chats with Jaime about her signature blend of dual-timeline suspense, richly atmospheric storytelling, and faith-infused themes of grief, hope, and healing. In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Jaime shares how personal loss shaped her writing, how God meets us in the darkest moments, and the eerie Victorian customs that inspired her newest tale.
With a romance between a guarded heroine and a surprisingly charming undertaker (yes, you read that right!), this episode is a must-listen for fans of deep, emotionally resonant stories that shine light in the shadows. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the true crime inspiration behind the novel and why sometimes the most terrifying places are the ones locked inside us.
Jaime Jo Wright is a Christy, Daphne Du Maurier, and Carol Award-winning author, and an ECPA bestseller of thirteen novels. Known for titles like The Vanishing at Castle Moreau, The House on Foster Hill, and The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond, Jaime carves out her own lane with stories that blend gothic mystery, haunting themes, and a spark of hope. She lives in Wisconsin with her family and a few fabulous felines.
Psalm 33:18 (NKJV) “Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy.”
Jaime Jo Wright’s New Book: The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall
An abandoned estate encased in stagnant darkness . . . A haunting legacy intent on silencing all within reach . . .
In 1890, the ominous tolling of the bell announces that death has come to Traeger Hall, leaving orphaned Waverly Pembrooke to piece together the puzzle behind her uncle’s and aunt’s murders. Bound by the terms of her uncle’s eccentric will, Waverly finds herself alone in a manor shrouded by death and questioning the reasons for her uncle’s paranoia. A madness hovers over Traeger Hall, and Waverly–as well as the people of nearby Newton Creek–are ill-prepared for the woe that has descended.
In present day Newton Creek, whispers of a family curse still cling to the century-old, abandoned property of Traeger Hall. When Jennie Phillips takes possession of the estate after her mother’s passing, she is intent on solving the mystery of the Traeger murders. Yet a modern cold case suggests that untimely deaths and mysterious occurrences still plague the property. And as thorny truths surface, Jennie realizes the dark legacy threatens not only the town and the Traeger descendants . . . but also, chillingly, Jennie herself.
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!
Finding Forevermore is available today!
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.
In this heartfelt episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly chats with Publishers Weekly bestselling author Patricia Johns about her latest release, Still Waters—the second book in her Amish of Shepherd’s Hill series. Patricia shares her rich family history rooted in Mennonite pacifism, her journey into writing Amish romance, and the inspiration behind the powerful themes of identity, legacy, and love in her novels.
From touching on how trauma shaped her family’s faith, to addressing misconceptions about Amish women, Patricia offers both personal stories and thoughtful commentary that enrich the storytelling behind her books. With themes of second chances, deep community ties, and choosing faith in the face of generational hardship, this episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and a reminder that we can all say, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Patricia Johnsis the author of over 56 inspirational, Amish, and sweet romance novels published through Harlequin and Bethany House. A Publishers Weekly bestselling author, her first romance released in 2013, and she’s been blessing readers with faith-filled love stories ever since. She writes from Alberta, Canada, where she lives with her husband and son.
Joshua 24:15 (NKJV) “And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Patricia Johns’ New Book: Still Waters
Their hidden past brings questions about their future . . . together.
Unsure of her future within the Amish community, Beth Peachy arrives in Lancaster County for the summer to care for her ailing grandmother. Yet with dementia threatening to steal away Mammi’s memories, Beth’s visit quickly evolves into an urgent search for answers to questions that her relatives seem determined to avoid. How can Beth possibly make a lifelong vow to the Amish church when her own family is concealing so much of the past from her?
Beth’s childhood friend Danny Lapp faces his own dilemma as his ex-Amish older brother turns his back on their family upbringing, dishonoring his Plain heritage. Struggling to find some sort of connection with his brother despite their deep difference of opinion, Danny is determined to find a solution before church leadership becomes involved. As Beth and Danny reconnect and seek to help each other in their search for answers, they find themselves stirring up not only surprising revelations about the past, but questions about a possible future–together.
💞 Tropes in Still Waters
Second Chance Romance
Friends to More
Strong Hero with Deep Faith
Forbidden Love (divorced heroine in Amish culture)
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!
Finding Forevermore is available today!
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.
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