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  • Interview with Christen Krumm: Writing Reverse Grumpy Sunshine & Cozy Christmas Romance on Jonathan Island

    Interview with Christen Krumm: Writing Reverse Grumpy Sunshine & Cozy Christmas Romance on Jonathan Island
    Dec 17 2025
    Kelly chats with author Christen Krumm, whose latest Christmas romance Meet Me at the Christmas Cottage is full of charm, warmth, and heart. Christen shares how her writing journey took her from YA dystopian to sweet holiday rom-coms, why she loves reverse grumpy sunshine dynamics, and the magic behind Susan May Warren’s collaborative Jonathan Island world. With relatable characters, snowy small-town vibes, and the deeper message of trust and hope, this episode is a cozy must-listen for readers who adore faith-filled romance and second chances. Listen to the episode here. Meet Christen Krumm Christen Krumm lives with her real-life superhero husband and three barefoot wildings in small-town Arkansas. Coffee is the lifeblood, books are her happy place, and creating stories is her favorite. Find her online at christenkrumm.com Visit ChristenKrumm.com Follow Christen InstagramPinterestAmazon Bible Verse for Encouragement Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,And lean not on your own understanding;In all your ways acknowledge Him,And He shall direct your paths.” Christen Krumm’s New Book: Meet Me at the Christmas Cottage “If you enjoy a clean read with close proximity, Christmas vibes, the characters watching Christmas movies, and the characters being bookish, Meet Me at the Christmas Cottage is a must read.” Reviewer—Goodreads She just wants a nice, quiet holiday getaway. Too bad her new—and way too handsome—accidental roommate comes with an annoying dose of holiday cheer. Successful, but writer’s blocked author Bronte Parker just needs some holiday peace and quiet to jumpstart her brutal writer’s block. Hence her rental at a quaint cottage on quiet and remote Jonathon Island. So what’s the deal with the double booking? And worse…the sudden Santa can’t leave—not with a record breaking blizzard overtaking the island. Suddenly her world is all about eggnog, Christmas movies and decking the halls with all type of distractions. He’s a soldier who needs a merry Christmas… After two years away, Army surgeon Jonah White is thrilled to be going home for the holidays. Too bad his parents have escaped the island for a tropical Christmas cruise, renting out their place—his home!—to a seriously uptight author. And thanks to a blizzard, he can’t even escape. But when he discovers the author has writer’s block, well, the doctor is in. He’ll help her fix it by showing her a real Christmas—something foster kid Bronte has never had. And maybe it’s working because as surprise Santa sweeps her up in the magical Jonathon Island Christmas festivities, a new story starts to come alive inside…one where maybe a happily-ever-after could actually exist. But is this just a holiday romance? And what happens when the blizzard ends, the air clears, and duty calls. Is the magic over? Enjoy this enchanting Jonathon Island Christmas story about being snowed in with an unexpected hero…and taking a chance on the happy ending you never saw coming. The Jonathon Island series is created by USA Today bestselling, award-winning author Susan May Warren. 💞 Tropes in Meet Me at the Christmas Cottage Reverse Grumpy Sunshine (she’s the grump, he’s the sunshine!)Snowed-In TogetherFound FamilySmall Town RomanceForced ProximityHoliday RomanceBig Family, Only BrotherHealing Through LoveChristmas TraditionsFoster Care Backstory Get your copy today! Amazon Sunrise Publishing Get updates on our book giveaways Enter the most current book giveaway on ChristianRomancePodcast.com and sign up for our email list. 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 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. Get your copy For Kindle Unlimited lovers, Finding Forevermore is ready for you to check out. You’ll get updates by joining my free email list. Visit my website here to sign up Follow me for updates InstagramYouTubeTikTok
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    33 min
  • Interview with Julie Klassen: Regency Romance, English Countryside Mysteries, and a Heart for Second Chances

    Interview with Julie Klassen: Regency Romance, English Countryside Mysteries, and a Heart for Second Chances
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode, Kelly chats with award-winning Regency romance author Julie Klassen, whose timeless stories blend love, faith, and a touch of mystery. Julie shares her journey from marketing and editorial work at a Christian publishing house to becoming a full-time novelist with over 20 historical books to her name. The two dive into Julie’s upcoming release, Whispers at Painswick Court—a swoony, twisty Regency romance infused with secrets, second chances, and a heroine determined to avoid love (but maybe not forever). Listeners will also get a peek into Julie’s charming holiday novella, A Sea View Christmas, and hear all about her research trips to the English countryside (including her reader tours to the Cotswolds!). Julie opens up about how God has shaped her writing journey and shares an encouraging Bible verse that has brought her peace through motherhood, writing, and all the in-between. Whether you’re a long-time Julie Klassen fan or new to her books, this is a cozy, heartfelt chat you won’t want to miss! Listen to the episode here. Meet Julie Klassen Julie Klassen loves all things Jane–Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. Her books have sold over 1.5 million copies, and she is a three-time recipient of the Christy Award for Historical Romance. The Secret of Pembrooke Park was honored with the Minnesota Book Award for Genre Fiction. Julie has also won the Midwest Book Award and Christian Retailing’s Best Award and has been a finalist in the RITA and Carol Awards. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for 16 years and now writes full-time. She and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit Julie at her website here and sign up for her newsletter Follow Julie FacebookInstagramPinterestX Bible Verse for Encouragement Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV):Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Julie Klassen’s New Book: Whispers at Painswick Court She expected her return to Painswick would bring memories of the past–not danger and romance.Anne Loveday, a surgeon’s daughter, is determined to live a single, useful life. To escape her matchmaking stepmother, she accepts an invitation from an old friend to return to Painswick, the place where she and her sister spent many happy summers until that last, fateful year. Soon after arriving, Anne is asked to serve as sickroom nurse to Lady Celia, who forbade her nephew to marry Anne’s sister years before. Pushing aside resentments, Anne moves into Painswick Court, a shadowy old house rumored to be haunted. Also in residence are Lady Celia’s spinster daughter, her handsome adult nephews, and a secretive new lady’s maid. Two local doctors visit regularly as well, one of whom admires Anne while concealing secrets of his own. As an escalating series of mishaps befalls her patient, Anne realizes someone is trying to kill the woman. But who? When Anne finds herself a suspect and her resolution to avoid romance challenged, can she discover the real culprit–and protect her heart–before it’s too late?Agatha Christie meets Jane Austen in this compelling Regency-era novel laced with intrigue, love, and English village charm for fans of historical romance and whodunit mysteries. 💞 Tropes in Whispers at Painswick Court Grumpy/Sunshine (heroine is determined to avoid romance, hero is persistent)Second Chance RomanceEnemies-to-Lovers Vibe (strained family history)Love Triangle PotentialSmall Town/Village SettingNurse/Patient CaregiverFamily DramaFound FamilyHoliday Romance (in A Sea View Christmas)“Reluctant Love” heroine tropeGothic Mystery with RomanceSecret Sister/Sibling Surprise Get your copy today! Amazon Baker Book House Also Check Out Julie Klassen’s New Book A Sea View Christmas The holiday stirs up excitement as fondly remembered guests come to stay and acquaintances grow into more. . . .With a promise to her youngest sister, Sarah Summers declares that this year’s Christmas at Sea View will exceed all expectations. But an upcoming trip to Scotland–and the prospect of becoming reacquainted with dashing widower Callum Henshall–blows a flurry of doubts into her mind. Sarah had discouraged his attentions before yet soon finds herself once again torn between attraction and duty as alluring thoughts of a second chance at love weave their way into her practical heart. Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Georgiana eagerly anticipates the exciting Christmas of her dreams after last year’s dull, disappointing holiday filled with endless chores. She enjoys all the promised parties, music, and dancing, but is taken by surprise when young love comes knocking. Does the festive romance of a Sea View Christmas hold the key to a happily-ever-after for both sisters? Get your ...
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    43 min
  • Interview with Mary Connealy: Treasure Hunts, Widow Romance & Riches Beyond Measure

    Interview with Mary Connealy: Treasure Hunts, Widow Romance & Riches Beyond Measure
    Dec 3 2025
    In this episode, bestselling author Mary Connealy chats about Riches Beyond Measure, the conclusion to her Golden Gate Treasure series. Known for her romantic comedies with cowboys, Mary shares how this treasure hunt adventure brings together faith, family, and a whole lot of fun. They dive into the story of Annie, a grieving widow and devoted mother, who never expected to fall in love again—especially not while chasing gold through the rugged terrain of 1870s California. With charming chaos, reluctant romance, and a strong spiritual thread about storing up treasures in heaven, this book offers both rich storytelling and timeless truth. Mary also gives a behind-the-scenes peek into her writing process, the real-life inspirations behind her characters, and why she always adds a splash of wild humor to her faith-filled fiction. Listen to the episode here. Meet Mary Connealy Mary Connealy writes romantic comedy with cowboys always with a strong suspense thread. She is a two-time Carol Award winner, and a Rita, Christy and Inspirational Reader’s Choice finalist. She is the bestselling author of 75 books and novellas. She has over a million and a half books in print. Mary lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her very own romantic cowboy hero. Visit her website or find her at Petticoats & Pistols! Follow Mary AmazonFacebookInstagramX Bible Verse for Encouragement Matthew 6:19–21 (NKJV)Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Mary Connealy’s New Book: Riches Beyond Measure When they leave the ranch in search of stolen treasure, will the spark between them survive the perils ahead?When an earthquake strikes Two Harts Ranch, it shakes the life of Annie Lane along with that of Cord Westbrook, who has been working as a cowboy on Annie’s family ranch in anticipation of purchasing his own. The only thing delaying his plan is the deep attraction he feels toward Annie, a widow with a child and an established life as a teacher at the Hart School for Orphans. Unfortunately for Cord, she seems determined to avoid romance. The aftermath of the earthquake reveals that prized artifacts from the long-sought MacKenzie’s Treasure have been stolen from the ranch. But the return of the MacKenzie family from out east has everyone focused on what other precious finds might be waiting at the end of the legendary two-part map. As Cord, Annie, and the MacKenzies set out in search of riches, they face dangers more treacherous than earthquakes. With gold in their sights and love within reach, Cord and Annie realize that some treasures may fade, but life’s true riches are far more valuable than earthly goods. Embark on a rousing California wilderness adventure filled with danger, deception, and second chances in this riveting conclusion to Mary Connealy’s Golden State Treasure series–ideal for fans of frontier romances, cowboys, and treasure hunts. 💞 Tropes in Riches Beyond Measure Treasure Hunt AdventureWidow Falling in Love AgainForced ProximityOrphan TrainFound FamilyReluctant CourtshipSecond Chance at LoveMarriage of ConvenienceCowboy Hero + Feisty HeroineGrumpy meets Sunshine (a bit of a twist with Annie & Cord!) Get your copy today! Amazon Baker Book House Get updates on our themed book giveaways Enter the most current book giveaway on ChristianRomancePodcast.com and sign up for our email list. 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 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. Get your copy For Kindle Unlimited lovers, Finding Forevermore is ready for you to check out. You’ll get updates by joining my free email list. Visit my website here to sign up Follow me for updates InstagramYouTubeTikTok
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    34 min
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