🍋 Friday Finds | 06-13-2025 | Welcome
Welcome to this week’s edition of Friday Finds!
Now that I’m home and easing back into the swing of things, I’ve been catching up on all the wonderful books, giveaways, indie author updates, and creative ideas that came my way. This week’s post includes sizzling reads, heartfelt news, Father’s Day ideas, and—of course—a fresh Fun Time Giveaway.
📚 Friday Finds | 06-13-2025 | Weekly book blog roundup
📘Misguided Trust by Lauren Wagner
Author Lauren Wagner shares her Top 10 favorite book series and spotlights her gripping new eco-thriller, Misguided Trust—a post-apocalyptic novel where water is tightly controlled, survival is deadly, and love is risky. Don’t miss the excerpt, guest post, and $10 gift card giveaway!
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🔥 Perfect Vengeance (FBI Strike Force) by Tee O'Fallon
FBI agent Brett Tanner never expected to face the woman who broke his heart—or that she’d be the key to solving his most haunting cold case. In Tee O’Fallon’s Perfect Vengeance, danger reignites old flames in this heart-racing romantic suspense that delivers high-stakes thrills and a gripping second-chance love story. $20 Gift Card Giveaway
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🧠 The Unknown Truth by Libby Hall
A powerful and deeply personal memoir, The Unknown Truth by Libby Hall explores trauma, Complex PTSD, and the healing journey. Includes a $10 giveaway!
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🎭 Ever Since the Ball by Kate Ellington
Masquerades, meddling parents, and a fake engagement—this Regency romance has it all! Read my review of Ever Since the Ball by Kate Ellington + enter the $20 gift card giveaway!
🎉 Friday Finds | 06-13-2025 | Friday Fun Time Giveaway
Let’s kick off a new Fun Time Giveaway!
I’ll draw a winning comment on June 30, and the winner will be announced in the first Friday Finds post of July. (I'll include all entries since the last drawing!)
📖 Friday Fun Question:
You’re packing a picnic and a book—what’s the one title you’d bring for a sun-drenched afternoon in the park? 🧺📚🍉
Drop your pick in the comments! Whether it's a swoony summer romance, a twisty mystery, or a cozy classic, I want to hear what’s in your picnic stack.
📚 TBR Spotlight – New Books I’m Excited About Friday Finds | 06-13-2025
💓 Colombian Hearts by Shay Matthews
This one pulled me in completely—I intended to check the file before bed, and ended up reading the entire thing in one sitting!
Colombian Hearts is a gripping tale of survival, love, and destiny. Each page unravels a new mystery as Andrew and Vanessa’s journey unfolds in unexpected ways. Full review coming soon!
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🌊 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
A novel of breathtaking twists, dizzying beauty, and ferocious love, Wild Dark Shore explores the impossible choices we make to protect those we love—even as the world disappears around us.
🥄 Friday Finds | Food Thoughts | 06-13-2025
Celebrate Dad with a sizzling steak!
Here’s a simple but flavorful recipe from Leah at Freutcake.com.
Steak grills quickly and soaks up that smoky, fire-kissed flavor with just a few simple seasonings. Top it with garlicky herb butter for a Father’s Day meal that’s sure to impress.
👉Perfect Grilled Steak with Herb Butter
One of the easiest meats to cook on the grill is steak! It grills up quickly and tastes delicious with the smoky flavor of fire and just a few simple seasonings. Finish it with garlicky herbed butter, and you have the perfect grilled steak.
📣 Indie Author News You’ll Want to Know | 06-13-2025
Amber Crewes – Series Finale News
The 12th book in the Spring Harbor Cozy Mystery series—Dye Hard with a Vengeance—releases this month! Summer Snow returns in a story packed with twists and heart.
Sadly, this may be the final book in the series, but Amber promises exciting new things on the horizon.
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Yesterday was the release day for Puzzles and Premiers, Book 10 in the Magical Mystery Book Club series from Elizabeth Pantley. I was utterly charmed by this one. My review will be up on the blog this weekend.
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Support Indie Authors – Kickstarter Ends June 19
Author Tom Tracy has launched a Catalog of Diverse Children’s Books featuring 100+ indie authors. With your help, this digital catalog can become a widely distributed print resource.
➡️ View the Kickstarter Campaign
Can you spot your favorite children’s book author in the lineup below?
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🎁 Creative Finds – Easy DIY Father’s Day Gift
🍪 Cowboy Cookies in a Jar
A last-minute gift that’s sweet, easy, and adorable. Layer cookie mix in a jar for a rustic gift that looks as good as it tastes. Don’t want cookies? Try nuts, trail mix, or Dad’s favorite snacks. Add a heartfelt tag and you’re good to go!
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Lovely post! Shared.
Thanks, Eve!
I'm currently reading a book by a fellow author from the huge fair we attend every year in September. The book is called "The Fair: No Escape" and some of my book characters are mentioned in the book. So that's what I'd take along on a picnic because I'm bad at keeping up with reading!