Land Rushes, Alert Dogs, and Appalachian Herbalists: Free Faith-Tinged Romance This Week

by Rose B. Mashal

Black Keys is the odd one out, a multicultural arranged marriage romance where CEO Marie Archer ends up tied to a man who represents everything she loathes after her brother comes home from the Kingdom of Alfaidya engaged to a princess. It sits at 4.08 with nearly 2,500 readers, which is a solid crowd for a free book. One reviewer was so spoiler-conscious she tagged the big reveals, so expect twists, and enemies-to-something-more fans should grab this first.

“***I was provided with a complimentary ARC from the publisher, through Netgalley.com, in exchange for honest feedback.*** When Marie is whisked away by her older brother to attend his rushed wedding to an Arabian princess, she had no idea that the wedding she would be attending was also her own. Nev”

by Chautona Havig

The Second Noel starts with a nasty scam. A family loses thousands meant for a diabetic alert dog for their little boy, and one young woman decides she will raise $25,000 to replace it. It's a cozy Christmas read with two secret Santas, sorta, and one reader admitted the ending is predictable but loved it anyway. It has a 4.17 from 76 readers, so it's a small but happy crowd, and it suits anyone who wants a feel-good story about neighbors showing up for each other.

“This was a really fun book! Very Christmasy and thought it had a kinda predictable ending, I loved it! :D Though there were a few parts that were pretty surprising. (like Neil, hehe) The characters were awesome too!! I've heard about this author before and this is my first time reading one of her bo”

by Paulette D. Marshall

Bessie's Blessing is Book 2 in the Thanksgiving Brides series. Bessie says yes to Jasper, their plans get delayed, and she heads for the Oklahoma Land Rush to claim her own piece of land. Readers call it sweet and faith-filled, but also say there's real mystery, danger, and secrets, which makes it more than a gentle prairie romance. It holds a 4.52 from 33 readers, and I'd pick it for historical fans who want some stakes.

“Bessie's Blessing This is a sweet, faith-filled, heartwarming book. Bessie and Jasper have much to be thankful for. Jasper has business to attend to and will not be able to go on the Oklahoma land run, but Bessie decides to go without him. Disguised as a man and accompanied by family friends, she is”

by Sheri Bruce Wiggins

Rosie of Ripshin Mountain gives us twenty-year-old Rosealee Clark, a young herbalist rooted in the Northeast Tennessee mountains, and a city-trained doctor she has to learn to trust. Herbal remedies against modern medicine is a great setup for a slow-burn romance, and reviewers praise how the Appalachian traditions come alive. The 4.9 comes from only ten ratings, so take it with a grain of salt, but Appalachian historical fans should give it a try.

“Rosie Of Ripshin Mountain by Sheri Bruce Wiggins ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a wonderful story. It was written beautifully written with heart and soul. While reading the main plot, I could feel everything that was happening. That's great writing. I hope you get the same feeling when you read this story. Highly recom”