My Thoughts Title: Taken Without a Trace Author: Hope Welborn

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Taken Without a Trace by Hope Welborn, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Taken Without a Trace

Author: Hope Welborn
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: August 25, 2026
Genre: Romantic Suspense

A missing person case…

or a deadly cover-up?

Georgia Special Agent Cash Brenner gets an anonymous tip on a cold case that’s haunted him for years—but following the lead has him walking into a deadly ambush. He’s saved by his ex, private investigator Maya Reid, who is on a mission to find her missing sister. As eerie similarities between their investigations emerge and Cash grapples with memory loss from the attack, they must put their rocky past aside to find answers. With danger lurking at every turn, Cash and Maya need to act quickly to solve the case and locate Maya’s sister—or risk losing everything they hold dear.

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Harlequin | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ChristianBook | Bookshop | BookBub

About the Author

Award-winning author Hope Welborn writes spine-tingling suspense, sprinkled with romance, and saturated with faith. By day, she masquerades as a digital content marketing technology specialist, and by night, she stays up too late putting words on the page. Hope is also co-owner and design/technology manager for Spark Flash Fiction and a member of the Suspense Squad. She has two indie published works, and her next novel will release from Love Inspired Suspense in August 2026. She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency.

Connect with Hope by visiting hopewelborn.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

MY THOUGHTS 

There was something a little extra fun about reading Taken Without a Trace because I actually got the chance to meet Hope Welborn earlier this year! She was so incredibly nice, and after meeting her, I was even more excited to sit down and read one of her books.

This one pulled me in pretty quickly. Right from the beginning, I had that feeling that something wasn’t quite right, which of course meant I immediately started trying to figure everything out. 😂 There’s plenty of suspense, secrets, and danger along the way, and I definitely found myself second-guessing where the story was headed more than once.

I also really liked how Hope balanced the suspense with the faith, emotions, and relationships between the characters. The Christian elements didn’t feel forced or like they were just thrown in—they felt like a natural part of the characters’ lives and what they were going through.

Overall, Taken Without a Trace was an enjoyable Christian suspense read that kept me curious and turning the pages. And having met Hope and knowing how sweet she is made reading it just a little more special!

Thank you to Hope Welborn, the publisher, and JustRead Publicity Tours for allowing me to read a copy of Taken Without a Trace. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Taken Without a Trace, a copy of both Hidden and Trail of Danger (also by Hope Welborn), and a $15 Amazon gift card!

 

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 24, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 31, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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My Thoughts RHINO HORN UNDERGROUND by Deven Greene

 

RHINO HORN UNDERGROUND by Deven Greene August 10 - September 4, 2026 Virtual Book Tour Struggling journalist Paige Remington leaves San Francisco for South Africa, determined to revive her failing career with a hard-hitting exposé on rhino poaching. Danger strikes almost immediately when poachers ambush Paige’s tour group. She survives only because she is rescued by Spencer, a man who claims to work for the FBI. He says he wants to save the rhinos and offers to help her with her story, but as he exposes her to a world she would never see on her own, she becomes embroiled in the brutal underworld of the rhino horn trade herself. Paige discovers that Spencer is not who he claims to be, and suspects he’s in the rhino poaching business himself. Caught between her ambition and her survival, Paige must decide whether to continue learning about the world of rhino poaching from Spencer and risk becoming the next casualty, or leave for home while she still can.  Book Details: Genre: Eco-Thriller Published by: Panthera Publishing Publication Date: August 25, 2026 Number of Pages: 307 ISBN: 9781964620107 (ISBN10: 1964620104) Shortlinks:   Author Links:   Website https://pictbooks.tours/uJXNo Amazon Author https://pictbooks.tours/7KEf5 Goodreads https://pictbooks.tours/vnZng BookBub https://pictbooks.tours/JxDG7 @Deven_G1 Instagram https://pictbooks.tours/P1KhqA9v @devengreeneauthor Facebook https://pictbooks.tours/OQRhA @DevenGreeneFiction Subscribe to Deven's Newsletter https://pictbooks.tours/NjUBeKnK Book Links: Amazon - https://pictbooks.tours/Vq9Wb0J2 Kindle - https://pictbooks.tours/RRrmcnX5 Goodreads - https://pictbooks.tours/LdomdCC5 BookBub - https://pictbooks.tours/QS6i2qHm Tour Links PICT Tour Page https://pictbooks.tours/cypFdXR1 PICT Tour Giveaway https://pictbooks.tours/T0XezGSL Deven Greene | Author Bio: Deven Greene lives in Northern California near San Francisco. She has a PhD in biochemistry, a medical degree, and spent over twenty years practicing pathology. She uses her education and background to craft realistic novels, primarily thrillers, grounded in science and/or medicine. Many are high concept, and some can be considered hard science fiction. Her published novels include The Erica Rosen MD Trilogy (Unnatural, Unwitting, and Unforeseen), Ties That Kill, The Organ Broker, and Happy Sun Farm.  Catch Up With Deven Greene: www.DevenGreene.com Subscribe to Deven's Newsletter Amazon Author Profile Goodreads BookBub - @Deven_G1 Instagram - @devengreeneauthor Facebook - @DevenGreeneFiction   MY THOUGHTS  Rhino Horn Underground was my first book by Deven Greene, and it definitely won’t be my last. I went into this one not really knowing what to expect, and I was surprised by how quickly the story pulled me in. The plot deals with the dark and dangerous world of illegal rhino horn trafficking, which made for a storyline that felt both interesting and unsettling because of the real-world issues behind it. There’s plenty of suspense, danger, and twists to keep the pages turning. If you enjoy thrillers with an unusual storyline, real-world issues, and plenty of suspense, this one is worth picking up. I’ll definitely be checking out more from Deven Greene   Thank you to the author, publisher and Partner in Crime Tours for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.  Giveaway: This is a giveaway hosted by Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours for Deven Greene. See the widget for entry terms and conditions. Void where prohibited. The giveaway is for:    $15 Amazon.com Gift Card  https://pictbooks.tours/T0XezGSL

My Thoughts A MURDERER’S GUIDE TO MARDI GRAS (Vintage Cookbook Mysteries) by Ellen Byron

 

A MURDERER’S GUIDE TO MARDI GRAS (Vintage Cookbook Mysteries)
by Ellen Byron

About A Murderer’s Guide to Mardi Gras

A Murderer’s Guide to Mardi Gras (Vintage Cookbook Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery
5th in Series
Setting – Louisiana
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Severn House
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 4, 2026
Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
Hardcover
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1448320011
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1448320011
Digital
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0H3TD242P

It’s cozy. It’s culinary. It’s Mardi Gras madness! It’s the fifth book in this fabulous mystery series with a vintage flair from USA Today-bestselling and Agatha Award–winning author Ellen Byron.

Step 1: join a killer krewe

It’s carnival season in New Orleans, and Ricki James-Diaz and her friends from Bon Vee are dressing up for Mardi Gras. They’ve joined the notorious krewe of Chew to support Ricki’s chef boyfriend, Virgil, who is to be crowned this year’s king. It’s all fun, throws, and over-the-top outfits until the krewe’s captain is found strangled with his own medallion.

Step 2: survive the festivities

The prime suspect is Ricki’s friend, the deceased’s wife who discovered he was cheating on her. It seems a straightforward case, but Ricki isn’t so sure. The krewe’s leader had many enemies including his mistress, his krewe co-founder who he ousted, and his college friend whose girlfriend he stole. One thing’s clear, Ricki’s at the center of yet another murder investigation. And if she’s not careful, her first Mardi Gras could also be her last . . .

Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke, these delightful mysteries bring New Orleans to life with fun characters and delicious recipes. This series is a must-read for culinary cozy lovers!

About Ellen Byron

Ellen is a bestselling author, Anthony nominee, and recipient of multiple Agatha and Lefty awards for her Cajun Country Mysteries, Vintage Cookbook Mysteries,  Catering Hall Mysteries (as Maria DiRico), and Golden Motel Mysteries. She is also an award-winning playwright and non-award-winning writer of TV hits like Wings, Just Shoot Me, and Fairly OddParents, but considers her most impressive achievement working as a cater-waiter for Martha Stewart.

A native New Yorker, Ellen is a graduate of Tulane University and lives in the Los Angeles area with her husband, daughter, and a rotating crew of rescue pups. Visit her at http://www.ellenbyron.com/.

Author Links

Newsletter: https://www.ellenbyron.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellenbyronauthor/ https://www.facebook.com/CateringHallMysteries/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ellenbyronmariadirico/

BookBub:  https://www.bookbub.com/profile/ellen-byron https://www.bookbub.com/authors/maria-dirico

Goodreads:  Ellen Byron (Author of Plantation Shudders) | Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19130966.Maria_DiRico

Purchase Links – Amazon–Bookshop.org – B&N – Hudson Books – 

My Thoughts 

I really enjoyed A Murderer’s Guide to Mardi Gras! It’s written by Ellen Byron. This was such a fun cozy mystery with the perfect mix of mystery, quirky characters, and that lively Mardi Gras atmosphere. I loved how the vintage cookbook theme was worked into the story—it gave the mystery a unique little twist.

There were plenty of suspects and enough twists to keep me guessing. I loved all the different descriptions. I really liked the behind the scenes look at Mardi Gras. I’m originally from Cleveland it’s definitely not celebrated like it is in the south. 

Ricki has returned to New Orleans after living in Los Angeles. This will be the first Mardi Gras as an adult. Her boyfriend Virgil has the honor of being one of the Kings for the Krewes. However there’s a murder that has the wife as the prime suspect. However there’s a killer that doesn’t want a deep investigation. 

If you enjoy cozy mysteries with a little history, food, colorful characters, and a good murder mystery at the center of it all, this is definitely one to add to your reading list. A fun and entertaining read!

Thank you to the author, publisher and Great Escapes for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own. 

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