I love R. M. Ruiz's passion for Jesus and good, uplifting and encouraging fiction for kids. Listen in as we learn how the Chosen Kids go to New York for their next mission.

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We chatted about the books, of course, and how each one has its own focus--the kids and the missions and the locations. I can't wait for this one.

The Chosen Kids Encounter at Mahattan: by R. M. Ruiz

The Chosen Kids return for a new mission!

In Book Four of The Chosen Kids Saga, the kids embark on a new operation filled with wonder, suspense, and heartwarming moments. One where they come to understand what it means to be Christ-like in an unfriendly world.

A shadow is creeping over the Big Apple.

For their latest mission, the Chosen Kids are sent into the heart of New York to rescue a missing loved one. When the family discovers the evil being that holds the key, they follow the creature through the concrete jungle in hopes that it leads them to its captive.

Fascinated by the colorful sights and sounds of Manhattan, Caiden and the kids struggle to stay focused. Except the city isn't all it seems, and trouble pops up wherever they go.

With time running out, and no sign of their lost person, the family changes tactics and soon uncovers the fiend's identity and its diabolical scheme.

Following the Holy Spirit's guidance, the Kids set a bold plan into action. But if they don't hold fast to the truth of Jesus, they could fall prey to the monster's wicked tricks, and the key to their mission will be lost.

Grab a copy for your young believer to continue the redemptive journey today.

Learn more about the series, the characters, and Rosemary at TheChosenKids.com and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub.

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One of my favorite books of last year, A Light at the End of the Woods combines history and adventure and more! Listen in to learn how I mortified myself while giving a five-star review!

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Carrie Brownell's love of history and England comes through loud and clear both in her books and in our conversation. You won't want to miss it.

A Light at the End of the Woods by Carrie Brownell

How much risk should a person take to protect someone who has been dead for centuries? Siblings Alice and Henry are about to find out when they head to the country with their parents for a summer holiday. The cottage the family rents near the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey is nothing like their house in Oxford, not least because it appears to harbour a maze of secrets. Alice, Henry, and their parents are determined to unravel the puzzles that have been placed in their path. But when an old woman with a mysterious past begins haunting the family's every move, they have second thoughts about continuing their holiday.

This family adventure about resilience, courage, and duty in the face of adversity brings past and present together in a swirl of intrigue. The children and their parents are running out of time to make a decision that could have far-reaching effects. And someone is determined to stop the family at all costs.

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Chatting with Ashlyn McKayla Ohm is always a delight. Listen in as we chat about her spin-off new series and the first book, Between Heaven and Earth. I love Avery and can't wait for you to meet her and Addisyn.

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Anyone listening to Ashlyn talk about Colorado will see just how much she LOVES the Rockies. This new series combines her love of the mountains with a love of Lakota culture and the stories she's discovered there.

Between Heaven and Earth by Ashlyn McKayla Ohm

In the High Country, Heaven is closer than they know...

After fighting to overcome her mother's abandonment, Avery Miles is thrilled to be working at a nature center in her beloved Colorado Rockies. But when her younger sister, Addisyn, begins revisiting their past, Avery's struggle with anxiety returns—especially as Addisyn comes dangerously close to the secret Avery kept to protect her. And Avery's problems worsen when she's forced to work alongside the creative—and cocky—YouTuber Creed Running Wolf on a conservation project with a surprising link to her own past. Now, Avery is caught between Addisyn's search for the truth and the anxiety that's becoming harder to hide…and the only answer lies in the town she ran from years ago.

Creed Running Wolf has always been fascinated by the Lakota concept of kapemni—a doorway between Heaven and Earth. If that doorway exists, he's sure it's not in Colorado, the place he never wanted to see again. However, as he learns Avery's story, he begins to hope he can still rewrite his own—especially as he and Avery find common ground. But when the past resurfaces and his friendship with Avery is shattered, they will both have to face everything they've tried to escape—and discover once and for all what would truly bridge Heaven and Earth.

Captivating and compelling, Between Heaven and Earth is an honest yet hopeful look at the stories we tell, the secrets we keep, and the healing power of forgiveness.

To learn more, visit Ashlyn's WEBSITE. Also follow her on GoodReads and BookBub!

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