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"...The author’s ability to create fluid conversations in tense situations makes this book a compelling meditation on family and faith." Reader's Favorite Review snippet for Stronger than the Storm

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As a Jesus girl for over thirty years, and a pastor’s wife for most of those, Deena Adams has a wealth of experience counseling women who’ve navigated unimaginable adversity. Through these interactions she’s gained great insight into topics women relate to, which fuels her passion to inspire others through hope-filled fiction based on true-life stories.

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Interview with Historical Romance Author Jenelle Hovde & a Giveaway

Please help me welcome Historical Romance Author Jenelle Hovde back to the blog this week! Jenelle is sharing about her new release, The Light of Stars, and is offering a copy as a giveaway.

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South of Somewhere

by T.I. Lowe (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading, 2026, audiobook, contemporary, emotional, hard-issues, southern-fiction, women-s-fiction

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Rendersella (Real-Life Fairy Tales Book 1)

by Amy R. Anguish (Goodreads Author)

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Watching the Wayward: Psalms for Parents of Prodigals

by Wendy Gorton Hill

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Deena Adams liked Deborah Dumm's review of Stronger than the Storm: "I could not put this book down. Wonderful debut novel. Can't wait for the next one."
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Deena Adams made a comment on Wendy Hill’s review of Stronger than the Storm " Thank you for reading and reviewing my book, Wendy. I hate that you can relate so well to the story, but I'm so thankful it helped you not feel so alo ...more "
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Deena Adams liked Wendy Hill's review of Stronger than the Storm: "This riveting debut novel had me locked in from the start. With well-drawn characters and intense conflicts, the story demands just another page. It resonated with me because I have a wayward adult son. However, any parent will put themselves in thes" Read more of this review »
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Deena Adams rated a book it was amazing The Escape Game (The Game Masters #2) by Gina Holder (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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This book is right up my alley. Gritty, raw, and heart-wrenching but filled with hope and redemption. I was blown away by how many aspects of this story mirrored my debut novel, Stronger than the Storm, that released April 28, 2026. At the top of tha ...more
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I really enjoyed the escape room/house aspect of this book. I was blown away by the author's ability to take the reader through such an intricate, well thought out puzzle, and the writing was well done. There were a few aspects of the story that didn ...more
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