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Romantic Times Rewind: June 2014 Ads and Features!

Smart Podcast Trashy Books Romantic Times Rewind

In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the advertisements and features inside the June 2014 issue of Romantic Times, aka RT Book Reviews. We’ve got So Many Small Presses that no longer exist, plus some really, really weird feet. Yup, feet! You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind.  And, most importantly, if you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: June 2014 Ads and Features!

RITA Reader Challenge Review

Huckleberry Summer by Jennifer Beckstrand

Huckleberry Summer

Some caveats before I begin with the actual review: I have never read an inspirational romance before, let alone an Amish inspirational romance, so it is without any doubt that I am completely unfamiliar with this subgenre’s tropes and conventions. Also, aside from that one time when I was seven my uncle took me to this place in Ohio where some nice Amish ladies made some delicious fruit cobblers, I lack the background to vouch … Continue reading Huckleberry Summer by Jennifer Beckstrand

RITA Reader Challenge Review

Huckleberry Summer by Jennifer Beckstrand

Huckleberry Summer

The fun thing about RITA review challenges is that you get to read books that you would never have considered picking up otherwise. So when I looked down the list last week and saw a whole collection of Inspirational Romances, I thought, well, why not? I mean, I’m Christian, I love romances – I am the target market! Sold! As this is the first Inspirational Romance I’ve read, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect … Continue reading Huckleberry Summer by Jennifer Beckstrand