Rendezvous 2026 + Sara R. Turnquist + GIVE AWAY

Welcome to the Blog Tour that brings Rendezvous 2026 to you, hosted, sponsored, and organized by JustRead Publicity Tours! I can't WAIT for Rendezvous. It's going to be so fun getting together with authors and readers again! I'm happy to share Sara R. Turnquist with you. Check out her book excerpt and then be sure to enter the giveaway!

Bringing Rendezvous '26 to You!

Rendezvous: reader and writer gathering November 7, 2026 
Holiday Inn Nashville Airport

Readers and Writers will gather at the fourth annual Read Write Rendezvous, organized and sponsored by JustRead Publicity Tours, LLC, on November 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT at the Holiday Inn Nashville Airport. Rendezvous celebrates Christian fiction and sweet reads, featuring corporate worship, speaker sessions, author panels, small-group discussions, games, giveaways, a pop-up bookshop, and book signings. This event aims to sweeten reading and storytelling experiences with fellowship and encouragement. Over forty featured authors are participating, including The Christy Award Hall of Fame and bestselling author Tamera Alexander who will deliver the keynote address. USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author Lisa Phillips will lead worship. We will announce several more authors in the coming weeks! We prayerfully honor the legacy of the Christian Fiction Readers Retreat through each Rendezvous event, and this year we are especially celebrating the very first CFRR which was held 10 years ago in Nashville. Rendezvous is open only to registered attendees. Want to extend your reader getaway? The Christy Award Gala and Art of Writing conference will be held at a nearby venue on November 6.

Learn more about the 2026 Rendezvous

If you're unable to attend Rendezvous this year, we don't want you to miss out on getting to know our authors and their books. Our bloggers are bringing Rendezvous to you by spotlighting several of the participating authors this week. Follow along to grow your TBR list to astronomical proportions!  

Check out recent releases by these participating authors in the JustRead Amazon Storefront.

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About the Book

Title: Laura, The Tycoon's Daughter 

Series: Railway Romance

Author: Sara R. Turnquist 

Publisher: Mountain Summit Press 

Release Date: Feb 26, 2024 

Genre: Historical Romance

She is in a hopeless situation. He has sworn off love. Can they find hope in each other and, possibly, a way out of their personal prisons?

Laura Millington is the daughter of a prominent railroad tycoon, but that luxury comes at a price. Her father’s intentions are to use her as a pawn, steal her choices, and press her into a mold she can’t seem to fit. When her curious nature and desire for justice finds her caught up in the middle of a train run gone wrong, can she stand for the truth even if it places her in opposition to her powerful father?

Jack Patterson has been betrayed by love. And he is determined to never risk his heart again. The vulnerable, strong-willed Laura intrigues him more than he’s allowed since his heartbreak. Can he overcome his reluctance? Moreover, will he be able to protect her from the man who would see her future dashed?

Crossing paths with train engineer Casey Jones and his heroic act of self sacrifice, will Laura and Jack find a way to stand side by side against the overwhelming forces keeping them apart?

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Buy from the Author | Amazon | BookBub

Autumn at the Cat Cafe by Kathleen Fuller + Interview + GIVE AWAY

Welcome to the Book Bee Blogger's Choice Blog Tour with JustRead Publicity Tours! I saw this cover recently and thought a) it's super cute, b) the title is fantastic, and c) the synopsis sounds delightful! So, even though the book isn't out yet (you can pre-order below) I wanted to highlight her for today's blog tour with an interview! Be sure to check that out below.

Title: Autumn at the Cat Cafe  
Author: Kathleen Fuller 
Publisher: Thomas Nelson 
Release Date: August 4, 2026 
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Via Dalton has sworn off men to focus on the two things she loves most: her quirky cat café, Pawsitive Vibes, and the charming town of Pecan Corner, Ohio. But her peaceful world is shaken when Earl Brewster, the owner of the beloved Second Chapter Books next door, passes away. Via is determined to buy the shop and preserve Earl's legacy, but her plans hit a snag in the form of a tall, handsome, and completely unexpected heir.

Leo Brewster's life is thriving in LA, and the last thing he needs is an inheritance in the middle-of-nowhere, Ohio. But the alternative--letting his estranged mother inherit--has him packing his bags to receive the inheritance, quickly sell it off to the highest bidder, and hightail it back to LA. What he didn't count on was the list of stipulations in the will that has him staying in the small town for a month. Oh, and the determined, sunny café owner next door who refuses to let him destroy the town's heart without a fight.

Desperate to convince Leo the bookstore is vital to her community, Via challenges Leo to complete her Autumn Bucket List. As they navigate corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and fall festivals, Leo begins to see the magic in Pecan Corner--and in Via. Despite her vow to stay single and his plan to leave, the attraction between them simmers like hot cider.

Can a season of small-town charm convince a city boy to stay, or will Via lose both the bookstore and her heart?

Grab a warm drink and curl up with this delightful grumpy/sunshine, opposites-attract story of unexpected love and small-town charm.

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Author Interview

Mimi: Have you ever been to a cat cafe and have you ever been tempted to take home a cat (if they were up for adoption)?

Kathleen: Yes! Gibson's Cat Cafe in Conway, AR. I was tempted to take all of them home! I love cats (dogs too!) and it was a fun way to relax and give the kitties some love. 

Mimi: Where did you come up with the idea for a cat cafe being a fabulous idea to include in a book?

Kathleen: My daughter Zoie visited Gibson's with her friend Laura and came back and told me about it. The idea took off from there. 

Mimi: Would you prefer to live in a big city or a small town and why would you choose that?

Kathleen: The biggest city I've ever lived in is Little Rock, AR where I grew up, and I also lived in a medium sized one, North Olmsted, OH. Otherwise, I've lived in small towns or towns that have that tight community feel. There are pros and cons to both, but I lean toward small because of the community connections. 

Mimi: How do you decide on plot threads ie: what will bring characters to a certain location, how characters will meet, where to set the story, etc? Do you have a notebook full of ideas that you pick and choose from?

Kathleen: Great question! Most of the time the story dictates where characters will meet and interact once I've decided the setting. I do make sure to write down places that are in the town and surrounding areas. Autumn at the Cat Cafe takes place almost exclusively in the business section of Pecan Corner, so it was fun to decide what shops and businesses would be there. The autumn bucket list in the book was also helpful. There are definitive activities the characters have to do. It also gives the book that pumpkin spice latte feel.  

Mimi: Which would be a bigger draw for you and which door would you choose to walk through first: an indie bookstore or a cat cafe?

Kathleen: Cat Cafe. I love books but I love cats/dogs more.

Mimi: Do you have a cat? Could you see yourself writing a story about a dog mom/dad? Say, a dog walker, pet sitter, a dog groomer?

Kathleen: As of right now, we're in the process of getting a cat, something we've been wanting to do for a while. We have a dog, Chief, who is a cute Shorkie. Our other Shorkie, Mollie, passed away in December, and now it's time to get Chief a friend. I would love to write a story with an emphasis on a dog and it's human and I do have some ideas percolating. Stay tuned! 

Pre-Oder PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBub

Sunflowers in Paris by Ashley Rescot + GIVE AWAY

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Sunflowers in Paris by Ashley Rescot, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! How adorable is this cover! I adore sunflowers so of course that grabbed my attention! Be sure to check out the book excerpt below and don't forget to enter the giveaway!

About the Book

Title: Sunflowers in Paris 
Series: The Strings of Sisterhood #2 
Author: Ashley Rescot 
Publisher: Rescot Creative 
Release Date: April 7, 2026 
Genre: Clean Contemporary Split-time Romance

After a career-altering injury, violist Adrienne Pearson digs deep into her French roots. As the second of five sisters, she seeks individuality. But when several of her family members and friends decide to join her on a French excursion, she must navigate old and new relationships while finding her place in a foreign land. Will she rediscover her voice in the home of her ancestors? 

Jean-David Béranger, a brooding, reclusive French journalist, finds his life upturned when his eccentric godmother invites an entourage of American students to live with them while studying music at the local conservatoire. Can Adrienne, a beautiful American sunflower girl, dismantle the fortress surrounding his heart and convince him to turn toward the light?  

Sunflowers in Paris takes the reader on a journey through the Loire Valley, Versailles, and Paris, the City of Light, weaving elements of historical and contemporary French life with a centuries-old cold case about a real, 18th-century composer. 

 PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBub

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Book Excerpt

Jean-David sighed as he drove in search of a parking place, which was nearly impossible in Paris, especially on a holiday. Several blocks down, he finally found one next to the Seine River. A glance at his watch showed he’d better hurry. Cici had chosen the late afternoon service so that everyone could still admire the stained glass windows before it grew dark.

The previous night, he’d re-read his article about his last visit to Notre Dame, the day of the fire. The images still blazed in his memory. How could they have rebuilt it in five years? 

His steps slowed as the 800-year-old cathedral rose in front of him. Wow, it looked incredible. The west rose window glistened in the afternoon light between the majestic towers. The bells of Notre Dame chimed, calling parishioners to join in the Christmas Eve concert and mass. People poured inside, and yet he stood, rooted to the spot. Could he brave the memories? 

“Amazing, isn’t it,” a vaguely familiar voice sounded behind him. He turned around to see an elderly woman. At first glance, she looked like Cici; their features resembled each other.

“Gigi,” he gasped.

She nodded. “It’s been a while. You’ve grown up.”

About the Author

Ashley Rescot is a professional violinist, educator, writer, and Fulbright Scholar. An aficionado of music, pedagogy, family, faith, and language, she writes about her life as a musician. With degrees in both violin performance and French literature, she hopes her stories will inspire the next generation of musicians, encourage music professionals, and educate others about the exciting world of music.

Connect with Ashley by visiting rescotcreative.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive French chocolates and a copy of A Change in Tune and Sunflowers in Paris!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 1, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 8, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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The Deep End of Love by Christina Suzann Nelson + GIVE AWAY

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Deep End of Love by Christina Suzann Nelson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I'm so excited to read this book. I love this author and her previous stories I've read. I was sent the book for the JustRead tour! Be sure to read the excerpt and enter the giveaway!

About the Book

Title: The Deep End of Love 

Author: Christina Suzann Nelson 

Publisher: Kregel Publications 

Release Date: May 19, 2026 

Genre: Contemporary Fiction 

A refreshed and updated novel on the power of motherly love 

When Izzy's pregnancy comes to light during her junior year of high school, her future sinks like a stone and leaves waves of uncertainty in its wake. And suddenly three women are pulled into the undertow. A mother desperate to protect her child but battling hurt and fear from her past. A newcomer with empty arms and a deep longing. And a broken heart trying to survive amid grief. 

An unborn baby growing closer to his unknown future brings together these four women with four completely different stories. Masterfully told in woven points of view, The Deep End of Love explores how one decision exposes shame, fear, and hope—and how grace surfaces in the least expected places. 

Christy Award-winning author Christina Suzann Nelson draws readers in through this emotionally engaging and inspirational novel, now revised and updated. 

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Kregel Publications | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Christianbook | Bookshop | BookBub

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Book Excerpt

Irene sets the knitting in a basket on the floor, stands up, and positions herself behind Nikki. Placing her hands on the girl’s shoulders, she waits without a word, more patient than I’ve ever been. But I can see Irene is wearing thin too when she tips her head up like she’s pleading with God for a break.

With one finger, she taps Nikki’s shoulder.

“What?” She twists to look at Irene, her expression less than respectful. Irene waits a beat before answering. “You need to keep the monitor on. The baby needs you.”

“He’s fine. Children need to learn their mothers aren’t going to come running every time they cry. And, anyway, I’m tired. I just had a baby.” She turns her head away.

The folder slips from my grip and skitters along the floor.

Irene walks around the couch and stands in front of Nikki, her arms crossed, her body bent slightly forward with a large pendant swinging like she’s about to perform a hypnotism.

My attention is drawn to Sierra who shrinks into the corner of the couch as the conflict

rises.

Collecting the folder, I stay on my knees near Sierra. Maybe the presence of someone else will soothe her in some way. Or am I only making it worse?

Irene clasps her hands together. “Your son is a newborn baby. All you teach him by not caring for him is that his needs will not get met by his mother.”

My jaw drops open. The words are clear, brutal, and . . . true.

“I take care of him fine.” She stands, broader and taller than Irene, then takes a step too close for comfort.

With her thumb, Irene slides the dial on the baby monitor to maximum volume.

Tiny frantic wails shake my heart and make me want to scale the stairs at superhuman speed. I would never let him cry that way, but I don’t have a son to soothe. The unfairness of it has a bitter taste.

About the Author

Christina Suzann Nelson is an inspirational speaker and the award-winning author of several novels, including If We Make It Home, More Then We Remember, What Happens Next, and the Christy Award-winning The Way It Should Be.

Connect with Christina by visiting christinasuzannnelson.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of The Deep End of Love and $20 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight May 27, 2026 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on June 3, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

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Crossbones by C.C. Warrens + GIVE AWAY

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Crossbones by C.C. Warrens, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! Let me tell you, I may have read only book one, but if I could clear off my entire reading calendar and read the entire A Holly Novel series, I'd do it in a heartbeat! It was THAT good! Be sure to check out the story excerpt below and enter the giveaway. The author sent me the book for the JustRead tours.

About the Book

Title: Crossbones 
Series: A Holly Novel #6 
Author: C.C. Warrens 
Publisher: Independently Published 
Release Date: May 15th, 2026 
Genre: Romantic Suspense

"Sticks and stones will break your bones, if you make me hurt you.” 

Some truths are better left buried, but Jace Walker is determined to unearth the skeletons in her family’s closet. Leverage is all she needs to keep her brother alive, and she’s willing to risk everything to save him. 

Even her life. 
But is she willing to risk the lives of her friends? 

Holly and Jordan take on the case, but what should be a simple investigation takes a deadly turn when they stumble onto a murder. Family secrets are the least of their concerns as their path intertwines with a killer intent on remaining hidden. 

He doesn’t want to be found. 
He doesn’t want to be known. 
And anyone who threatens his anonymity dies.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Buy from the Author | Amazon | BookBub

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Book Excerpt

Maybe my history was making me overly cautious, but I would rather look paranoid than end up in the trunk of a car.

I backed up a few steps. One of the alleys would take me through to the back side of the agency, and I could come in through the storage room.

As I turned to go back the way I had come, the car rumbled forward.

I quickened my steps to the nearest alley and turned into it. The car engine roared louder as the vehicle sped up before grinding to a stop where I’d been standing a moment before.

My heart jolted, and I broke into a run.

I cut left down the intersecting alley and collided with the first door I saw—a back exit for one of the local businesses. I wrenched at the handle. Locked.

I pounded a hand against the door. “Help!”

A car door closed.

He was coming after me on foot. I stumbled back from the building and searched for a place to hide.

About the Author

Jesus and laughter have brought C.C. Warrens through some very difficult times in life, and she weaves both into every story she writes, creating a world of breath-stealing intensity, laugh-out-loud humor, and a sparkle of hope. Writing has been a slowly blossoming dream inside her for most of her life until one day it spilled out onto the pages that would become her first published book.

If she’s not writing, she’s attempting to bake something—however catastrophic that might be—or she’s enjoying the beauty of the outdoors with her husband. One of the many things she’s learned since she started this journey is that the best way to write a book is to go on a long stroll with her husband. That is when the characters—from their backgrounds to the moments that make them laugh or bubble over with anger—come to life.

Connect with C.C. by visiting ccwarrens.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a grand prize of a signed Crossbones paperback with bookmark, sticker, character art card, and a $10 Amazon gift card!

Up to (5) winners will each receive an ebook of Crossbones, delivered via Bookfunnel!

Up to (4) winners will each receive an audiobook download of Crossbones!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 25, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 1, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only for grand prize. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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