Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Love in the Headlines by Penny Zeller - Humerous Christian fiction [Review & Giveaway]

ISBN: 978-1957847054
Paperback $13.99
Buy on Amazon
My thoughts:  The author has penned a light read that has ingredients sure to win - silly fun, cute and mischievous dogs, quirky townspeople, small town charm, and light romance. The male and female story leads work at the local daily newspaper and their crusty boss teams the two of them into a newspaper duo much to their personal chagrin. They reluctantly tackle his assignments and gradually find that they share a sweet romantic interest in each other.

Mind you, this is so squeaky clean that your preteen (tween) or grandma can both read it and you won't have a worry in the world.

The story is a bit slow paced but it is entertaining. While the folks traipsing around town are interesting, the true stars are a tiny feisty doggie and a leaping, loveable German Shepherd.

About the book: Can paper and paw prints draw these two nemeses together?


All Carleigh Adams wants is a relaxing evening. But Sullivan Theodore IV, her wayward shih tzu, has other plans. After escaping from home, Sullivan Theodore unlawfully enters what Carleigh assumes is a stranger’s house via a doggy door. Much to Carleigh’s horror, it is actually the home of her coworker and nemesis, Trey “The Irritating” Montgomery.

Trey Montgomery has competed with “Quirky Carleigh,” his top competitor, for the best articles at The Oakville Daily for the past two years. It’s safe to say that she and her criminally-minded pet are his adversaries. Trey’s attempts to keep his distance from her are demolished when their boss thrusts them together as The Oakville Daily Duo, forcing them to work as a team on every. Single. Article.

Petty crimes and crazy shenanigans in Oakville soon draw Carleigh and Trey into doubling as detectives. When dogs, including their own pets, begin to mysteriously disappear, Carleigh and Trey join forces to uncover the culprit. As they work to report the daily news and solve the crimes in Oakville, can these two stubborn reporters find love in the headlines?

Faith, plentiful humor, and tender romance round out the latest Christian contemporary romance novel by Author Penny Zeller.

Read an Excerpt on Amazon - Click Here


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DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate this post/review. Winner's copy if provided and shipped directly to the winner by author or publicist. Chat With Vera is not responsible for lost or misdirected prizes.

15 comments:

  1. I learned the author wrote her own Bible story when she was in second grade!

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    1. Thank you for stopping by Chat with Vera, Meghan!

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  2. I found out that Penny's Novel in Progress is Love Most Certain (#3 in the Love Letters from Ellis Creek Series Novella Collection) and that it is 15% completed.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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    1. Hi Nancy, I appreciate you stopping by my website and reading about my progress on Love Most Certain.

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  3. I learned that Penny wrote a children’s book called Hollyhocks.

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    1. Hi Susan, thank you for stopping by Chat with Vera and entering to win.

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  4. I’m interested in reading her Underground Railroad Brides collection.

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    1. Hi Nadine, thank you for your interest in the Underground Railroad Brides Collection. I was blessed to be able to join with an amazing group of authors to collaborate on that book!

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  5. New hope for the future

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  6. I learned Penny's book Love Most Certain (Love Letters from Ellis Creek #3) releases June 13, 2023

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    1. Hi Michelle, thank you for stopping by! I'm excited for the upcoming release of Love Most Certain and to share Genevieve and Oliver's story!

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    1. Hello satkins, thank you for entering for a chance to win Love in the Headlines.

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  8. Thank you so much, Vera, for hosting the giveaway for Love in the Headlines on your fantastic blog. It is always an honor to be your guest!

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  9. Thank you for the chance alysap at yahoo dot com

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