by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Feb 24, 2026 | Book Recommendations
Katie Powner’s When the Road Comes Around is a character-driven story that takes its time laying the groundwork — and then delivers a powerful emotional turn that propels the rest of the novel forward. What begins as a quiet introduction to ranch life deepens into a...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Feb 4, 2026 | Book Recommendations
Misty Beller delivers another captivating frontier romance in Mail-Order Duchess. When Mandy escapes a dreadful situation to become a mail-order bride, she hopes for safety and a fresh start. Instead, she is met with the unexpected—her intended husband has been killed...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Jan 21, 2026 | Small Talk
This mystery item is a household tool that has been around for over a century–and still works today. Can you figure out what this item is? Here are three clues: • It’s old—at least 100 years old.• It’s a household tool.• It still works! For extra fun, I let...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Jan 15, 2026 | Book Recommendations
Taking a Second Shot by Leslie DeVooght is a charming, heartfelt story about dreams, second chances, and the surprising ways life can change our definition of “calling.” Rainey has her sights set on becoming a professional women’s soccer player, and returning home is...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Jan 15, 2026 | Book Recommendations
The Lies We Trade plunges readers into the high-pressure world of Wall Street, where success comes at a cost and truth is often the first casualty. Meredith Hansel is a driven executive suddenly caught in a web of lies, betrayals, and relentless workplace drama....