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The LiteraryScape podcast serves both readers and writers of historical Christian romance with a sprinkling of contemporary Christian suspense books. We read, discuss, review, and rate books in this unique romance sub-genre. For authors, we bring inside tips and tricks from those who have gone before us. LiteraryScape is the one stop shop for both readers and authors to connect, learn, and grow together.
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Love Overcomes
Nate and Laura make an unlikely pair as their past together has been anything, but loving. Misty M. Beller brings her readers another romance packed with unexpected events, compassion, and reconciliation.

God’s Unfailing Love
John 15:13: Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical Christian romance novels.
Don’t you just love basking in God’s love? Every day I am amazed how much He loves me and He shows me His love through His provision, His word, and His presence. No matter what I’ve done He waits for me with open arms, to shower me with His unfailing love.

Fighting Your Demons
Philippians 4:13: I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
I can remember the first time someone explained to me that there were battles raging in the spiritual world for our souls. My mind conjured up this epic battlefield where angels and demons fought with swords. Although I have no doubt this happens, as an adult I’ve learned that the spiritual battle is fought on our knees.

Hair Raising
From swooning to hair raising scenes, Misty M. Beller takes her readers on a harrowing adventure with her book Love’s Mountain Quest. This story is not for the faint of heart as Joanna, with the help of Isaac, tracks down the gang who has kidnapped her son and friend, Laura.

Strength Gained Through Hardships
1 Peter 2:9: But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.


Packed with Punches
Hope’s Highest Mountain is the first book in Misty M. Beller’s Hearts of Montana series. This novel will run you through the wringer! Misty is not afraid to pack her story with several punches as she takes her readers on an incredible adventure that few could survive.

God Pursues You
God pursues you.
Psalm 66:10-12: For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver. You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs. You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.

Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Ephesians 4:32: Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Crystal Caudill
Did you know the Secret Service cases in Crystal’s book are real? We loved connecting with author Crystal Caudill! She has such a passion for her writing and the research she completed for her Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age series. In this episode you will get the behind the scenes look at this book series that will have you hooked, and hog tied!

Waiting on Love
Waiting on love.
Song of Songs 8:4: Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires.

God is in Control
God is in complete control.
Job 12:10: In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.

Nail Biting
Crystal Caudill takes her readers on a nail-biting adventure with her newest addition to the Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age series, Counterfeit Hope.
If you enjoy books filled with danger, adventure, nail biting scenes, and romance you’ll get it all in Counterfeit Hope! Not to mention you’ll be rooting for the underdog up to the very end!

Trust God for Your Provisions
Matthew 6:30: If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

Rejoice in Your Suffering
1 Peter 4:13: But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

Compromises
Crystal Caudill’s debut novel is sure to have you hooked and hog tied from beginning to end. The mystery, adventure, and romance will keep the pages flying through your fingers.

Cast Your Cares
1 Peter 5:7: Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical Christian romance novels.
Do you find yourself buried in worries and overwhelmed by anxiety? I must admit this happens to me more often than I like. Most days I am doing fine, but it just takes one incident or news of a struggle that a family member is facing, to trigger the worry.

The Power of Words
Proverbs 18:21: The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical Christian romance novels. Have you ever been wounded by the words of others? I’m guessing everyone is raising their hand. I’m not sure anyone goes through life without ever hearing an unkind word said about them or to them.

Life or Truth
Debut author Crystal Caudill draws her readers in with this action packed, mysterious novella. Counterfeit Truth will have you hooked, and hog tied from the nail-biting opening scene to the celebration of love at the end.

Author Jody Hedlund
Who was the easiest character to write for Colorado Cowboys?
Dylan was the easiest character for Jody to write based on her connection with him as a prodigal son. She herself was a prodigal child and one of her children was too.
Who was the hardest character to write for Colorado Cowboys?
Jody found Catherine to be the hardest character to write because she is lying for part of the story, and it was difficult to make her a character that readers would like.
What actors could you see playing each of the heroes in Colorado Cowboys?
You might be surprised to learn that Jody googled hot cowboy pictures to get her inspiration for each of her heroes in this series!