The Christian Romance Podcast

• Interview with Lynette Eason: Hijackings, Hidden Feelings, and Faith in Final Approach

  In this interview with Lynette Eason, she dives deep into the suspense-filled world of Final Approach, the explosive conclusion to her Lake City Heroes series. In this episode, Lynette shares the inspiration behind her high-stakes romance between two long-time friends—FBI Special Agent Andrew and ER nurse Christine—who survive a hijacking only to face deeper emotional and spiritual battles. With her signature blend of danger, faith, and slow-burning romance, Lynette gives us a peek into the power of redemption, forgiveness, and finding hope when everything falls apart. Plus, she opens up about her dual role as an author and literary agent, and the incredible ways God has used her stories to speak to readers’ hearts. Listen to the episode here. Meet Lynette Eason Lynette Eason is the best-selling, award-winning author of seventy books. Her books have appeared on the USA TODAY, Publisher’s Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and Parable bestseller lists. She has won numerous awards including the Carol, the Selah, the Golden Scroll and more. Her novel, Her Stolen Past was made into a movie for the Lifetime Movie Network. Visit Lynette's website Follow Lynette Bible Verse for Encouragement Psalm 46:1, NKJV“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.” Lynette's New Book: Final Approach She's intent on investigating a sinister plot of revenge, and it will take all her courage to survive.Air Marshal Kristine Duncan is on duty when a hijacker attempts to seize control of the plane she and her friends are on as they head out on a much-needed vacation. Jumping into action and aided by FBI Special Agent Andrew Ross, Kristine thwarts the attack and the plane lands safely. But as the investigation into the incident gets underway, Kristine and Andrew are confused at every step. Nothing about the investigation goes as it should, and each layer they peel back just reveals another layer of perplexity.As the two work together to navigate a web of deception, blame, and personal reckoning, they find there's more to this story than meets the eye--and more to love and admire about each other. They'll have to put their skills to the test--and their hearts on the line--to unravel the truth and ensure that justice prevails. 💞 Tropes in Final Approach Friends to Lovers Forced Proximity Workplace Romance / Partnered in Peril Woman in Jeopardy Slow Burn Romance Protective Hero High-Stakes Action / Life-or-Death Situations Emotional Baggage / Family Drama Undercover Investigation / Uncovering a Conspiracy 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 for preorder today on Amazon! 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. Preorder Now

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• Interview with Melissa Alyse: Writing Grace-Soaked Fiction and Finding Purpose Through Faith

  In this heartwarming episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly chats with debut author Melissa Alyse, who brings readers stories soaked in grace and filled with faith. They talk all about her journey from homeschool mama and marketing coach to Christian romance author, how God called her to put everything else down and pick up the pen, and how obedience led to joy. Melissa shares the beautiful inspiration behind her debut novel A Place to Belong — a cozy small-town romance featuring sweet tea, front porch swings, funny meet-cutes, and a wise grandma named Glory who might just steal your heart. 💛 They also dive into what it looks like to grow in faith through journaling, trusting in God's timing, and embracing the freedom we have in Christ to be fully ourselves. If you’re craving stories that are warm hugs for your soul, Melissa’s books might be your next favorite read. Listen to the episode here. Meet Melissa Alyse Melissa Alyse is the author of grace-soaked Christian fiction that feels like a front porch conversation with a friend. Her debut novel, A Place to Belong, is the first in a heartwarming series set in Willow Creek, Texas—a fictional small town where faith, love, and second chances bloom. Melissa’s stories offer readers hope, encouragement, and the gentle reminder that God made them just as they are—on purpose. She lives in Alaska with her sweet husband and their rescue pup. Melissa loves quiet mornings journaling with Jesus and a cup of coffee, FaceTiming with her grands, making a creative mess, and finding beauty in life’s simple, everyday moments. Visit Melissa's website here Get your FREE download here Bible Verses for Encouragement "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV) "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV) "As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving." Colossians 2:6-7 (NKJV) Melissa Alyse's New Book: A Place to Belong She had a plan. God had a better one.After one shattering night, Sammy Thomas’s carefully built life lies in pieces. Lost and heartbroken, she returns to the quiet Texas town she never thought she’d see again—only to find herself running her grandmother’s church pantry and questioning everything she thought she knew about purpose, faith, and the future. But between porch swing conversations, community potlucks, and the soft rhythm of small-town life, Sammy begins to wonder…What if the plans she made were nothing compared to what God had planned for her? A Place to Belong is a heartwarming, grace-filled Christian novel about starting over, discovering your purpose, and trusting God when life doesn’t go the way you imagined. Perfect for fans of small-town communities, clean romance, and faith-filled women’s fiction—and for anyone who needs the gentle reminder that it’s never too late to follow the calling God has placed on your heart. Now available in Kindle Unlimited! If you enjoy stories with:– A “dumped-before-the-ring” break-up– A fresh start in a small town–Scripture throughout– Meet-cute mayhem– A wise grandma mentor– A journey of calling and purpose– A community that feels like home This sweet Christian romance will feel like a hug for your heart. 💞 Tropes in A Place to Belong Dumped Before the Ring Small Town Mayhem Wise Grandma / Mentor (Glory) Journaling as Spiritual Growth Funny Meet-Cute Community That Feels Like Home Finding Purpose / Faith Journey Get a copy on Amazon today! Get updates on our themed book giveaways

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• Interview with Christine Hill Suntz: Secret Identities, Goat Farms, and Historical Romance in 1837 Toronto

  In this engaging episode, we’re joined by debut author and high school teacher Christine Hill Suntz, who shares the beautiful story behind her first historical Christian romance, The Lawyer and the Laundress. Set in 1837 Toronto during the Upper Canada Rebellion, this romance is steeped in rich historical context, faith-driven themes, and powerful character arcs. Christine opens up about her path to becoming a published author at 47, her life on a hobby farm filled with goats, and how her passion for languages and justice flows right into the pages of her novel. We talk about her heroine Sarah—who’s not quite what she seems—and James, the idealistic widowed lawyer with a heart for peace. Get ready for secret identities, enemies-to-lovers tension, and a sweet marriage of convenience twist you won’t want to miss! Listen to the episode here. Meet Christine Hill Suntz Christine knew she wanted to write the day she finished Anne of Green Gables and she’s been lost in her imagination ever since. Winner of the  ACFW 2022 Genesis contest for Historical Romance, she also won the 2021 West Coast Christian Writers Golden Goldie Best-in-Conference award. She lives in Ontario on a hobby farm with her family and a herd of entitled goats. When she’s not writing, she teaches high school French and tries out historical recipes on her (mostly) willing family. Follow her for more adventures in 19th-century life. Visit Christine's Website Follow Christine Bible Verse for Encouragement "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance."— Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 (NKJV) Christine Hill Suntz's New Book: The Lawyer and the Laundress Lawyer James Kinney isn’t looking for love, and laundress Sara O’Connor doesn’t want to be found. When their paths cross in a British colony on the brink of rebellion, a marriage of convenience may be their best hope of survival. Canada, 1837. Widower James Kinney knows his precocious daughter, Evie, needs more than his lessons on law and logic, but Toronto offers few options. Classes with the neighbor children seem ideal until James discovers Evie is secretly spending her time with Sara O’Connor, a kind and mysteriously educated servant. For propriety’s sake, James forbids their friendship. But then Evie falls victim to the illness ravaging the city, and James must call upon Sara’s medical knowledge and her special bond with Evie to save his daughter’s life. When Sara’s presence in his household threatens scandal, however, James offers an unexpected solution: become his wife, in name only, and help him raise Evie to be a proper young lady. If Sara can ignore the sparks she feels when they’re together, his logical proposal could keep her secret secure forever. But soon, the forces of rebellion unravel their tidy arrangement. When James is accused of treason, Sara must find the courage to face a past that could save her husband’s life. Includes discussion questions for book clubs Clean and wholesome, marriage-of-convenience historical romance Filled with love, faith, and adventure Inspirational historical fiction that’s perfect for fans of Julie Klassen, Laura Frantz, and Tamera Alexander 💞 Tropes in The Lawyer and the Laundress Enemies to Lovers Marriage of Convenience Secret Identity Single Dad / Widower Hero Class Difference / Upstairs-Downstairs Found Family Strong Heroine & Noble Hero Get your copy today! Amazon Tyndale 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!

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• Interview with Michelle Griep: Of Silver and Secrets, Lost Treasures, and Letting Go of Control

  In this interview, Michelle Griep, author of Of Silver and Secrets (book two in her Of Times and Treasures series) is back to chat all things cursed Roman rings, Regency romance, and what happens when you try to control life instead of trusting God. This episode is packed with heart, humor, and history as Michelle shares the inspiration behind her treasure-hunting heroine Eva, her roguish hero Bram, and the touching themes of surrender and vulnerability woven throughout the story. Plus, we dive into her love of gardening, Roman wax tablets, and the unforgettable moment she realized her husband does think about Rome. If you love second chances, hidden secrets, and faith-filled storytelling, this one’s for you! Listen to the episode here. Meet Michelle Griep Michelle Griep has been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayola. She is a Christy Award–winning author of historical romances that both intrigue and evoke a smile. She’s an anglophile at heart, and you’ll most often find her partaking of a proper cream tea while scheming up her next novel . . . but it’s probably easier to find her at MichelleGriep.com Follow Michelle Facebook Group: Inspirational Regency Readers Bible Verse for Encouragement Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. – Psalm 55:22 (NKJV) Michelle Griep's New Book: Of Silver and Secrets (Time's Lost Treasures Book 2) Buried underneath are truths bent on keeping them apart. . . .In 1889 Victorian England, Eva Inman is haunted by guilt over her parents' deaths while struggling to care for her blind sister and manage her family's crumbling estate. With the tax deadline looming, Eva's situation looks dire until an ancient silver ring is unearthed on the property. Despite superstitions warning against disturbing the supposedly cursed acres, Eva's need for funds ignites her curiosity about the potential of finding more buried relics.Cambridge professor Bram Webb must prove a legendary Christian Roman settlement exists, or he'll risk exposing his uncle's deteriorating memory and they'll both lose their positions. Then Eva steps into his office with the prospect of an archaeological dig that might lead to the very evidence Bram requires--provided he and Eva can set aside painful memories of a time they would rather forget. As the dig forces the two to confront their pasts, the work becomes fraught with challenges that threaten Eva's and Bram's hopes, as well as the growing attraction between them. 💞 Tropes in Of Silver and Secrets Second Chance Romance Enemies to Lovers / “Frenemies” Forced Proximity Treasure Hunt Strong Female Lead with Hidden Vulnerability Brooding Hero with a Secret Past Historical Setting with a Touch of Mystery Found Family 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! If you missed out on my debut novel Finding Forevermore on Kickstarter, no worries. You’ll have a chance to get the book at a later time once it officially launches across retailers like Amazon. I'll share more updates by joining my free email list and you'll get all kind of goodies! Visit my website here to sign up Follow me for updates

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• Interview with Elizabeth Musser: Finding Hope, Faith, & Redemption in the Rubble of WWII

  In this moving episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, we’re joined by award-winning author and missionary Elizabeth Musser, whose powerful new novel, From the Valley We Rise, explores themes of faith, forgiveness, and finding beauty among the ruins. Elizabeth shares her incredible journey from writing poetry at age six to serving over 40 years in missions in France, and how God wove her love for storytelling and service together in the most unexpected ways. We dive deep into the inspiration behind her newest historical romance, set during the lesser-known Allied invasion of Provence in WWII. With rich historical detail, complex characters, and not one, but two deeply moving love stories, this book is a beautiful reflection of Isaiah 61 and God’s ability to rebuild what’s been devastated. If you’ve ever struggled with brokenness, regret, or feeling disqualified, this conversation will uplift your spirit and remind you of the redeeming power of grace. Listen to the episode here. Meet Elizabeth Musser Elizabeth Musser writes “entertainment with a soul” from her writing chalet (a toolshed) outside Lyon, France. A Carol Award winner and Christy Award and Georgia Author of the Year finalist, Elizabeth’s critically acclaimed novels have been translated into multiple languages and have been international bestsellers. The Swan House was named one of Georgia’s Top Ten Novels of the Past 100 Years. By Way of the Moonlight was a Publishers Weekly Top Ten Pick in Religion and Spirituality. Elizabeth and her husband, Paul, have worked with the nonprofit One Collective for over forty years. Visit Elizabeth's Website Follow Elizabeth Bible Verse for Encouragement Isaiah 61:4 (NKJV)"And they shall rebuild the old ruins,They shall raise up the former desolations,And they shall repair the ruined cities,The desolations of many generations." Elizabeth Musser's New Book: From the Valley We Rise Loyalty during PerilIn the heart of war-torn France, Isabelle Seauve's resolve is tested after her father sacrifices his life to protect her involvement in the French Resistance. Heartbroken, Isabelle becomes more dedicated to hiding Jewish children in and near the village of Sisteron despite the growing danger when she discovers a traitor within the Resistance ranks.Truth amid DeceptionAs the shadow of betrayal looms, Isabelle's world collides with that of US Army Chaplain Peter Christensen, who carries emotional scars from his first position in Kentucky and his service in North Africa. Together, they face the brutal reality of war as the second D-Day--the Allied invasion of Provence--unfolds.Bravery through TrialFifteen-year-old René Amblard narrowly escapes a devastating German attack that claims the lives of his mother and their fellow Maquis fighters. With a Jewish orphan girl at his side, René seeks out his cousin, Isabelle, for refuge while he contemplates revenge.When the bombs of Operation Dragoon begin to fall, this unlikely group of heroes must find freedom in their souls before they can rebuild what has been destroyed. 💞 Tropes in From the Valley We Rise Wartime Romance Slow Burn Redemption Arc Found Family Grumpy Meets Sunshine (Peter & Isabelle) Protector Hero (Renee’s story) Secret Identity (Jewish orphan hidden as someone else) Trauma Healing Through Love Cross-cultural Connection Faith Through Adversity 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! If you missed out on my debut novel Finding Forevermore on Kickstarter, no worries.

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