Today, I have a Christian, nonfiction book to share in our book spotlight! Take a moment and learn about The Blueprint of Becoming: A Practical Guide to Faith, Failure, and Finding Your Way Forward by author Wesley Farnsworth! 

A Practical Guide to Faith, Failure, and Finding Your Way Forward

 Religion / Christian Living / Nonfiction

Date Published: October 14, 2025

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing

If you've ever felt defined by your past, unsure of your purpose, or desperate for change, The Blueprint of Becoming is for you. In this honest and hope-filled guide, Wesley Farnsworth shares how God transformed his life-and how He can transform yours too. Blending personal testimony with biblical truth and practical tools, this book lays out a clear path from brokenness to breakthrough. You'll discover how to identify what's holding you back, set faith-aligned goals, and boldly step into the life God designed for you. With reflection questions, real-life stories, and grace woven through every chapter, The Blueprint of Becoming invites you to surrender the old and fully embrace your new story. 

If you're looking to take The Blueprint of Becoming deeper, free companion resources are available on the books website. These include a 10-week Small Group Participant's Guide and a Leader's Guide, complete with weekly Scriptures, prayers, discussion questions, and practical challenges designed to help you and your group apply the book's lessons in a real and lasting way . Whether you're leading a church study, walking with a recovery group, or gathering with friends, these guides provide a simple framework to create honest conversations, foster community, and encourage transformation. Visit blueprintofbecoming.com to download your free copies. 

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I love finding mysteries to share! This week, I have a thriller series that I'm reviewing--and, this morning, I have Malevolence by Britt Lind in our book review spotlight! Learn about the book and the author--and be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post! Stop back throughout the week as I feature other books from the Rosemaria Baker Hollywood Mystery series too! 

Book Title: MALOVENCE (A Hollywood Mystery) by Britt Lind
Category: Adult Fiction (18 yrs +), 359 pages
Genre: Mystery / Thriller
Publisher: Bublish
Release date: May, 2022

Content Rating: PG: There is some bad language and very little sex​



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Rosemaria must solve the murder of a young girl in Malevolence-A Hollywood Mystery. Politics play a part, but who and why will keep readers up at night! Highly recommended! -- Chanticleer Reviews


​Rosemaria Baker, a cop whose blood runs true blue, has become a prosecutor who now gets to put the perpetrators in jail instead of just arresting them. She is blissfully happy living with the love of her life, Josh Sibley, who is about to make a major breakthrough in his career as a singer-songwriter. But real life interrupts their perfect world when two girls who Rosemaria rescued from the streets of Hollywood become the targets of ruthless assassins after a third girl is murdered.

Rosemaria must arrange protection for the girls, continue working her caseload at the courthouse, investigate the murder, and deal with a coworker who seeks to destroy her career. Through it all, the love and support Rosemaria and Josh have for each other is unfailing. When it finally seems that some semblance of order is falling into place, Rosemaria faces an unexpected, terrifying threat, and she must depend on those who love her to rescue her from certain death.

 

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My Review 

 

Well-Paced Mystery.  If you read my review of Deception, the first book in the series, you know that I struggled a little with the slow build, but loved Rosemaria's character. This novel is very well-paced, pulling readers in immediately and moving along quickly with character- and dialogue-driven scenes. This novel drops some clues for readers and some misdirection along the way, while still keeping the pieces of the puzzle engagingly hidden until the final few twists and turns reveal them.

 

Crime Drama T.V. Fans Will Enjoy the Novel. While I enjoyed the characters and the story development surrounding the actual mystery in Malevolence, I found myself preferring Rosemaria as an LA detective — and not settling into her career shift to the district attorney's office. Having said that, the plot is entertaining and interesting when read as its own story, without comparing it to previous books, and will undoubtedly appeal to those of us who love crime drama TV series.  

 

Would I recommend Malevolence by Britt Lind? I enjoyed the fast-paced mystery and setting of this novel, finding it much more evenly balanced and engaging than the first in the series. I still enjoyed Rosemaria's character — and found the characters and dialogue engaging and well-organized, creating a well-done thriller. I didn't find this novel realistic at times, but I loved the flow and storyline, and I look forward to reading more from the series and the author. 

 

 

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This morning, I have a lovely children's book in our book blitz spotlight! Learn about You Don't See What I See and author Ashley Sadrnoori! 

Children's Book

Date Published: April 14, 205

Publisher: MindStir Media

 A heartwarming rhyming story that teaches kids the power of kindness, confidence, and self-acceptance.

In You Don’t See What I See, children meet a group of charming animals who feel insecure about their unique traits. From floppy ears to bumpy shells, each animal believes their differences make them less special—until kind words from their friends reveal the truth: what they thought were flaws are actually their strengths. 

Through lyrical rhymes and beautifully illustrated pages, this story shows children that the way they see themselves is not always the way others see them. By encouraging gratitude, kindness, and compassion, the book helps kids celebrate their individuality and recognize their true value. 

● Encourages Positive Self-Talk – Shows how kind words can change negative thoughts into uplifting ones.

 ● Builds Confidence & Resilience – Inspires young readers to believe in themselves and appreciate their strengths.

● Fosters Empathy & Gratitude – Reminds kids to be kind to others while also being gentle with themselves.

● Engaging & Fun – Written in playful rhyme with vibrant illustrations that captivate young readers.

● Perfect for Families & Classrooms – A wonderful read-aloud that sparks conversations about self-worth, kindness, and emotional growth. 

Whether at bedtime, in the classroom, or as part of social-emotional learning, You Don’t See What I See is a book children will want to read again and again—while carrying its life-changing message with them forever. The book is ideal for ages 4-8.

 Ashley Sadrnoori – Author, Teacher, and Advocate for Children’s Growth

Ashley Sadrnoori is an educator, author, wife, and mom dedicated to inspiring children to embrace their uniqueness. With over 12 years of experience as a middle school English teacher on the North Shore of Massachusetts, she has recently transitioned into a new role as a K–2 ESL teacher. Her mission is to help young learners build strong language skills while fostering confidence and self-expression. 

Ashley’s classroom philosophy centers around creating safe, supportive spaces where every child feels valued. She believes that when children are encouraged and cared for, they flourish academically and personally. 

Her journey into writing children’s books stems from a lifelong love of literature and a desire to use stories to teach important life lessons. Inspired by her own struggles with self-doubt and the transformative power of kind words, Ashley wrote You Don’t See What I See to help children develop self-belief, resilience, and empathy. 

At home, Ashley is a proud mother of energetic twin boys and the family’s beloved dog, Raven. Parenthood has deepened her understanding of the emotional needs of young children and strengthened her commitment to writing stories that uplift and empower. 

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I love finding mysteries to share! This week, I have a thriller series that I'm reviewing--and, this morning, I have A Fate Worse than Death by Britt Lind in our book review spotlight! Learn about the book and the author--and be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post! Stop back throughout the week as I feature other books from the Rosemaria Baker Hollywood Mystery series too! 

Book Title:  A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH (A Hollywood Mystery) by Britt Lind 
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 yrs +),  118 pages
Genre: Mystery / Thriller
Publisher:  Bublish
Release date:   Aug, 2021
Content Rating: PG: My book has some bad language and mild sex

 

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As a homicide detective, Rosemaria Baker is known for her street smarts, her feisty personality and her ability to nail the bad guys.

 
Being the daughter of a cop and an actress gave little Rosemaria a dichotomous view of life. Her mother was inclined to get lost in her fantasies while her father had to face the harsh realities of a world filled with murder and mayhem. Nine-year-old Rosemaria loved both her parents and admired her mother’s talent but even at a young age she felt drawn to her father’s work as a detective, constantly begging him to share with her every detailed description of the dangerous criminals and close calls he survived while chasing the bad guys.

 
Whatever Rosemaria did she did it well; be it hitting baseballs, shooting baskets, writing school papers, she put her all into every endeavor. When tragedy invaded her world at the tender age of ten, she survived because of her innate ability to compartmentalize her feelings and move forward.

 
While still in college she was faced with a terrifying situation where she had to use all of her mental and physical capabilities in an effort to save her father’s life. Ignoring what would have been safe and expected of her and asking no one’s advice, she risked everything to find him and bring him home alive.

 

 

My Review 

 

Quick, Fast-Paced Mystery. The author offers a very fast-paced story in this short prequel to the series, but also creates a complete, engaging story that holds the reader's interest from beginning to end. With interesting dialogue and a well-crafted mystery with some twists and turns, readers will get to know Rosemaria Baker--and understand the series' main character's backstory going forward through the novels. While the story wraps up somewhat quickly, it offers the reader insight into Rosemaria's motivations and her family's story. 

 

Read this Prequel First in the Series if You Can. As usual, I didn't realize that this was a 'prequel' and read "Deception" first. I would have liked to have gotten to know Rosemaria through this story first--but it was still okay to read out of order!  

 

Would I recommend A Fate Worse than Death by Britt Lind? I love Rosemaria's character and the way that Britt Lind develops her mystery storylines. This prequel is very character-driven, with realistic dialogue and character interactions that bring readers into Rosemaria's past and the motivations and history that created her. If you enjoy light mysteries with strong characters, this series is proving to be a great read. Begin with this prequel--and then read the series--but, if you missed the prequel, go ahead and read it to get a stronger appreciation for Rosemaria Baker. 

 

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Book Title:  DECEPTION (A Hollywood Mystery) by Britt Lind 
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 yrs +),  281 pages
Genre: Mystery / Thriller
Publisher:  Bublish
Release date:   May, 2020
Content Rating: PG: There is some bad language and sex scenes that are fit for teens

 

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"Britt Lind has written an intriguing mystery filled with twists and turns that takes place in a world she knows well from every perspective." - Carlyne Grager - Talent Representative and Owner of Dramatic Artists Agency Los Angeles and Seattle.
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The battle between good and evil is ill-defined in the land of Hollywood. Rarely do kind, compassionate souls win the spoils of war which makes their rare victories all the sweeter.

​Josh Sibley, singer/songwriter, is handsome, talented, smart and headed for oblivion. Alcohol provides relief when his demons threaten to overwhelm his every effort to break free of his past. When his friend Jennie Seger arranges for him to write songs for a multi-million-dollar feature, all his doubts and fears fall away, and he embraces the opportunity like a starving man who has found a bounteous feast during a famine.

Lightning strikes his lonely heart in the form of singer/actress Lila Levy who is married to the producer of the movie and flaunts her sexuality at Josh knowing her breathtaking beauty more than makes up for her lack of talent. Knowing his love for Lila is doomed from the start, he overlooks her shortcomings and keeps his feelings under wraps as he teaches her to sing his songs.

But this is Hollywood, and nothing is as it seems. Lila has secrets that Josh cannot begin to fathom and doesn't want to know. When her husband Stan is murdered, Lila disappears and Josh is confronted by the woman determined to track her down - Sergeant Rosemaria Baker of the Beverly Hills Police Department. Rosemaria is the opposite of Lila; she hates show business and considers Josh a delusional loser. When the cops track down Lila and bring her in, Lila declares herself innocent and the fight for the soul of Josh Sibley begins.

 

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Book Title:  MALOVENCE (A Hollywood Mystery) by Britt Lind 
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 yrs +),  359 pages
Genre: Mystery / Thriller
Publisher:  Bublish
Release date:   May, 2022
Content Rating: PG: There is some bad language and very little sex​

  

About the Book

Rosemaria must solve the murder of a young girl in Malevolence-A Hollywood Mystery. Politics play a part, but who and why will keep readers up at night! Highly recommended!                                                                        --  Chanticleer Reviews


​Rosemaria Baker, a cop whose blood runs true blue, has become a prosecutor who now gets to put the perpetrators in jail instead of just arresting them. She is blissfully happy living with the love of her life, Josh Sibley, who is about to make a major breakthrough in his career as a singer-songwriter. But real life interrupts their perfect world when two girls who Rosemaria rescued from the streets of Hollywood become the targets of ruthless assassins after a third girl is murdered. 

 

Rosemaria must arrange protection for the girls, continue working her caseload at the courthouse, investigate the murder, and deal with a coworker who seeks to destroy her career. Through it all, the love and support Rosemaria and Josh have for each other is unfailing. When it finally seems that some semblance of order is falling into place, Rosemaria faces an unexpected, terrifying threat, and she must depend on those who love her to rescue her from certain death.​

 

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Today, I have a thriller in our book blitz spotlight! Learn about The Lonely Prisoner and author Michael J. Kundu! 

The Michael Fletcher Series, Book 1

An Award-Winning Psychological Thriller

Date Published: February 26, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

 

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At just 25 years old, Michael Fletcher is wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to 26 years in prison. Despite his desperate pleas of innocence, the system turns a blind eye, leaving him trapped behind bars. But Michael refuses to surrender to fate. Within the sterile confines of his cell, he educates himself, mentors others, and clings to the hope that justice will one day prevail.

Upon his long-awaited release, Michael embarks on a daunting mission to uncover the truth behind his wrongful conviction. Yet, freedom is not what he expected. The world has changed, and shocking revelations force him into a battle against corruption, deception, and the scars of his past. Can he reclaim the life that was stolen from him?

Award Winner in the Psychological Genre of the International Firebird Book Awards

Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Michael Connelly.

Keep reading The Michael Fletcher Series with Accused Again – Freedom Was Just the Beginning

 

About the Author

 

 Michael J. Kundu was born in London, Great Britain, in 1969 to an Indian father and a German mother. He has lived in various places in Europe. His love for reading has prompted him to write this book giving this crime novel more than an edge of mystery and suspense, but also a contemporary perspective on life.

 

He has a great passion for learning languages and travelling across the globe. He enjoys spending time with his family and lives in Luxembourg with his Italian wife and two teenage children.

 

My multinational background, coupled with my marriage to someone of a different nationality, has endowed me with a wealth of diverse experiences. Having traversed the globe, speaking multiple languages and immersing myself in various cultures, the profound value of each individual has become a cornerstone of my worldview. These multicultural encounters have not only fostered a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of every person but have also instilled in me a commitment to promoting mutual respect, free from the shackles of prejudice related to color or religion. In composing my book, these experiences have permeated not only this narrative …but also the forthcoming sequel. 

 

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