I think I’m one of Jill Weatherholt’s earliest fans. At least, I’ve read and loved every one of her books. Her characters are always likeable, well-developed, with problems I can learn from. Her plots are thorny but solvable with an upbeat HEA ending. They might be classified as Christian Romance, but with a light touch, or a cozy because it avoids those twitchy topics (see, I can’t even write them here!).
Her latest book, Searching for Home, was published last week, but I got a sneak peek of it earlier. It brought joy to my holidays and I now await the next:
Searching for Home
by Jill Weatherholt
In Jill Weatherholt’s sixth in the Love Inspired series, Searching for Home, Meg Brennan is struggling to raise her sister’s abandoned triplets while running a B&B and her own physical therapy business. To make life more complicated, she still can’t move beyond the loss of her HS boyfriend and only true love, Luke Beckett, who left unexpectedly to pursue a career in rodeo. He becomes a star and every girl’s heart-throb. Meg assumes he’s out of her life, living in a glitter-filled world of fame, girls, and money, when he shows up at her B&B looking for a quiet getaway and a doctor to heal his rodeo injuries. This reunion surprises both of them but might have been just an unexpected encounter except that Luke falls in love with Meg’s adopted triplets. You’ll have to read the book to see the clever twists that take this story to its satisfying end.
If you’d like a heart-warming, uplifting, positive book to start the new year, this is it.
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Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Man vs. Nature saga, the Rowe-Delamagente thrillers, and the acclaimed Building a Midshipman, the story of her daughter’s journey from high school to United States Naval Academy. She is also the author/editor of over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, adjunct professor of technology in education, blog webmaster, an Amazon Vine Voice, a columnist for NEA Today, and a freelance journalist on tech ed topics. Look for her next prehistoric fiction, Natural Selection, Winter 2022
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Jacqui, that’s a wonderful review of Jill’s latest book with just enough to tantalize and leave me in suspense. I’m a fan of her books. I’ve read all of them so far and thanks for reminding me that she has another one out!
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It’s one of those books you’re glad you read. I’ve read all of hers also. She never misses a great story.
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I downloaded and it’s on my short TBR list.
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Wow! I can’t believe this is Jill’s sixth book – it doesn’t seem long since I reviewed her first one! A tender and thoughtful review that matches her books perfectly.
Congratulations, Jill – you have a natural gift for this genre and I’m so happy for you! hugs xx
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She writes more than one a year (I think). Just amazing, and all good.
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How amazing, this is the second review of this book I’ve read today, Jacqui, and they’ve both been great reviews. Congratulations to Jill.
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2/2–and she definitely deserves the accolades!
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I just finished Jill’s latest book last night! As you say it’s warm, cozy, full of life lessons about love and forgiveness, plus with adorable children, too. Just what I needed. Thanks for reviewing, Jacqui, and Jill, thanks for writing your lovely and loving stories.
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Isn’t that the truth–thank you Jill. I’m so glad someone writes such heartwarming books.
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Congratulations, Jill, on the excellent review! Thank you, Jacqui for letting us know your thoughts. Job well done, both of you. 🙂
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Be prepared, though. Once you finish this one, you’ll want to read all the others.
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Gracias por la recomendación. Te deseo un genial año
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I hope you enjoy it!
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Sounds a sweet read. Thanks for introducing us to Jill’s book 🙂
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It is sweet! You come away happy and content.
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Sounds very sweet. That’s cool that you’ve been a fan of Jill for so long. I didn’t know her books were considered Christian too. That’s neat!
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They aren’t heavily, just mentions and it always feels very natural to how people would react.
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Perfect. 🙂
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Oh man, this sounds great. Nothing melts me like a man getting his heart melted by a little kid.
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And he’s a cowboy! What could be better?
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… well, except a caveman of course. 😛
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Hehee. Our inside joke!
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What a fabulous review for Jill’s new book! Thank you for sharing, Jacqui and congrats to Jill!
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Thank you! Her books are always easy for me to review.
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I just finished this book with a heartfelt sigh tonight- so good!
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That’s so sweet, Jacquie! I’m glad you enjoyed the book. Thank you for reading!
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It had to end, but it sure made me want more. Sigh.
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I have not read any of Jill’s books before (not my usual genre), but I know I have one of her books (Second Chance Romance) on my Kindle.
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Aw…thanks, Peter!
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Start with that. If you like it, you’ll like all of them.
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Great review, Jacqui! I’m off to check it out!
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You won’t be sorry, Terri.
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Thank you, Terri!
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Congratulations Jill!
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She keeps knocking them out of the park!
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Thank you, Andrew!
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Congratulations, Jill. Another wonderful book to make us all feel good. These days we can all afford a spoonful of that good medicine. And thanks, Jacqui, for letting us know that Jill has another great book for us.
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Yay, Jill!
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Thank you, Anneli! I hope readers feel good at the end of my books.
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Well, I know I did, so I’m sure your next one will do the trick too.
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Great review! 😍 Love and highy recommend all of Jill’s books!
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Thank you, Bette! Glad to hear that.
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Thank you so much, Bette! xo
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I have one of Jill’s books on my TBR. After reading this wonderful review, I need to bump it up a notch. Thanks, Jacqui!
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They’re quick reads because you don’t want to quit. You’ll enjoy it, Joan.
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I need to hire you to “toot my horn” Jacqui. My father tells me I need to do more of that. LOL!
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I’m no good at that, either. I’ll turn that job over to God!
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Thank you, Joan!
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Jill’s books are so heartwarming. A lovely review, Jacqui. Congrats to Jill on another wonderful read. 🙂
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They really are. I can count on them for a fulfilling, satisfying read.No dystopian plots!
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Ha ha. And no groping sweaty bods either. 😀
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Yep. I’m just not into that.
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LOL! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Diana. Jacqui’s review was a nice surprise this morning.
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🙂 🙂 Hugs, Jill, and Happy New Year!
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Lovely review. This book sounds perfect to curl up to with a cup of tea.
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Yeah it is! That’s a perfect setting. Love your website changes.
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Thank you, Kymber!
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This sounds wonderful. The books I’ve read of Jill’s always leave me with a warm glow and smile when I finish them. This one is already waiting on my Kindle!
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If you read it on a down day, it will lift you right up.
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That’s my hope, Jacqui.
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Thank you for your sweet comment, Mae. That makes me happy.
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Wonderful review, Jacqui, thank you for sharing. I’m reading it now and loving it. Heartfelt congratulations to Jill. 💗
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Am I right? About how wonderful it is. I’m jealous you get to read it again for the first time.
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Thank you so much, Gwen! I’m happy you’re enjoying the book. xo
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Fabulous review, Jacqui. Wishing Jill all the best.
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Thank you, Staci! It took me no time at all to write that review. It just spilled out.
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Thanks, Staci!
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All the best to Jill for the success of her latest book!!
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I think she has a pretty devoted following!
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Yes, she does!
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BTW, I want to read your book. I’m hoping there’s a sale coming up. I follow you so if there is, I’ll grab it!
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Hi, Jacqui. Which book are you interested in?
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Telling Sonny. Well, maybe any of yours. They both sound good. Don’t worry, though. I’m patient. As soon as you post a sale, this gal will be grabbing it!
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I doubt that my publisher will put Telling Sonny on sale. I’d be happy to mail you a copy free of charge. (I bought a box of them for an in-person book fair–and then COVID hit.)
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I don’t want you to do that, Liz. I am so thankful for the offer! Do you think it’ll show up in the library?
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I doubt it. The publisher hasn’t done a good job of distribution or promotion. Again, I’m happy to send you a copy.
I expect that I will put Grief Songs on sale once I figure out how to do it without making a mess.
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Thank you, Liz!
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You’re welcome, Jill!
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Congratulations on the sixth book in the series, Jill, and I love the cover blurb on Amazon! Thanks, Jacqui, for your review—shared the book with my wife for her blog.
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How nice of you, Grant. I hope your wife loves it.
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Thank you for sharing, Grant!
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Great review, Jacqui!
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Jill is such a cozy, wonderful writer. I love that gal!
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Aw…that’s so sweet, Jacqui. Thank you! xo
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Hi Jacqui, great story and seems very precious!
I should have been sleeping the last few hours but then I just wrote a long comment that got into some twists and my little bit off the wall corny; but, tired as I am I decided to share a couple of excerpts here if that is OK, I hope!
“Losing sleep, and having some “barrel laughs” about it anyway, must have a bit of monkey in my blood; there is that “Great Attitude” kicking in again, right! I can be such a fool for laughs, even and more likely when they are on me, yup a real clown!!! There is an old movie I think “Nobody’s Fool;” they should have met me; before making that story!!!”
“So now I can try to fall back to sleep and maybe dream of something funny like some Geckos looking at me from my ceiling as I try catching some Z’s, not Geckos! Actually I better not try there aren’t any around here; and so I’d be seeing things and that could spell trouble, as in I must be sleep walking or drunk, and seeing as I’m not a drinker, then it would have to be sleep walking! So that’s what this is actually, all a figment of my imagination, and I’m not sitting here, I’m still tucked into my bed; copping a bunch of Z’s! OK before I start hearing me snoring; I better bounce, no not off the ceiling, I hope! Getting slap happy here!!! As the tired sinks in; there are happy drunks and then there is me, just a happy tired dude, too tired to be anything else But!”
Oh well now you know I’m tired and goofy!
God bless!
Goodnight!
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How funny! But it helped you go back to sleep!
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How did you know that it sure did you wise Lady you! 👍 That is a great unexpected comeback Jacqui! 🤗🙏
Hey and we’re laughing instead of crying and that has to be a good thing! 🤣🤣😉
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Yes it is. I laugh at a lot I didn’t used to!
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I agree that is healthy though and I’m starting to get better at it too! Even by the day LOL! If not; I remember a priest once told me many years ago that if you can’t laugh at yourself and some things in life you will let yourself go crazy, so it is way bigger than any of us and God gave a gift of laugher or merriment, to be like a check valve; let out the tension! I think Bob Hope and those guys from the Great generation had that down just right and knew all this very well; but we younger generations started to think we have a better way! Then like me, we find out the hard way that wasn’t a good idea! OUCH!!!
🤣🤣😉
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Thank for reading Jacqui’s review!
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Sure Jill, more than happy to! Thank you for taking such an interest and saying so!
God bless you!
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What a sweet surprise on this rainy Monday morning, and my first day back to the day job after 10 days off. Thank you so much, Jacqui! I’m so happy you enjoyed reading Meg and Luke’s story. Happy New Year! xo
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Oh yeah I did! Waiting for the next, Jill.
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Thank you for the excellent review, Jacqui. Congratulations to Jill on her latest! 🌺 I remember when she published her first one.
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She has such a talent for this genre. Thanks, Lynette!
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Thanks, Lynette! It’s been a whirlwind.
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Great review, Jacqui! It prompted me to rush out and pick up a copy 🙂
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Glad to hear that! January seems like such a long month. You’ll be happy to have this book to brighten it.
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I hope you enjoy it, Denise!
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This sounds like a good heartwarming read. A great review!
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It is! Thanks for reading the review.
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I agree, Darlene. It’s a lovely review.
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