It’s another month of our Tackle Your TBR Pile reading challenge. So dig through that stack of books you’ve been meaning to read that’s taller than you and start reading!
Don’t forget to comment at the bottom of the post for your chance to win a book off my prize shelf. *The list of prizes from my shelf can be found here.*
Reading Challenge 2026: Tackle the TBR Pile
This Month: February – Title/Cover with Heart, Love, or Couple
Next Month: March – Title/Author with same first letter of your name
Review
I have been waiting for this book to come out since I read the first book. I’m not a straight romance girl (the fact that this one has a bit of mystery tied up in it helps), but the spiritual depth of this and the previous book has totally sucked me in. The characters are so real. Their struggles are so relatable. Their fears are something I can relate to, even if I’m not actually afraid of them. (I’m trying to leave out something that may feel like a spoiler.) The romance was sweet, realistic, and didn’t make me squirm. (Do remember, I can’t watch cartoon characters kiss. I certainly struggle to read kiss scenes. And yes, I do write them. But only because I have to as a basic requirement of writing the romance genre, and I pull in my writing buddy who loves writing kiss scenes to help me. LOL) I’m already biting at the bit for book three. Ann’s writing definitely makes me want to improve upon my own.
Specifically, what did I love besides the above? I pretty much had the “twist” figured out from almost the beginning, BUT Ann made me second-guess myself enough that I was cheering I was right at the end. Also, I love reading about healthy relationships, and this one was definitely a good example.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes a touch of mystery in their sweet, healthy romances. It’s a beautiful story of two people helping each other to grow in their faith, discovering unexpected love, and doing what it takes to respect and protect each other while growing that love through challenges.
Giveaway Details
Here’s your chance to win a book off my prize shelf. Comment with what YOU read for your chance to win! Entries close on 7th of each month. Open to legal U.S. residents and international residents. *International winners will receive a $10 Amazon gift card in lieu of a book from the prize shelf due to shipping costs.* See Giveaway Policies for more details.
I read Counterfeit Love by Crystal Caudill (maybe you know her?😜😁) and I really enjoyed it! I don’t know why I haven’t read it before now, but I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series!
Ha ha! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I read Rebuilding His Trust by Jenna Mindel. It was a really interesting book.
It sounds interesting! I’ll have to look it up!
I read Love, Lies, & Typewriters by Heather Blanton. I enjoyed it! 🙂
Oh!!! I love the title. I will have to go look it up!
I read My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh. A fun and sweet beginning to the Holidays with Hart series.
Oh, I’ve heard great things about that one!
I just found this reading challenge. I enjoy this kind, picking my own book that fits a theme. In Feb, I read Hearts on the Fly by Toni Shiloh, a sweet, faith-flled hockey romance.
I’m glad you found it. I really love giving people the flexibility to choose what they want and what fits their budgets. 🙂 Toni’s book is on my TBR pile.
I read A Token of Love by Carrie Turansky, and I really enjoyed it.
I read Written in Secret from the Art of LOVE and Danger series by you and really enjoyed it!