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.

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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.

Get Ciara’s Books here

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!

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

Visit my website here to sign up

Follow me for updates