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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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.
Celebrate a year of romance, drama, and great reads with LiteraryScape's 2025 wrap-up. Plus: exciting 2026 book club news! Listen now and join the fun.
Join us for an in-depth discussion of Jody Hedlund's Wishing for the Rancher's Love, book five in the beloved High Country Ranch series. This enemies-to-lovers historical Christian romance will have you swooning over Grady's protectiveness and laughing at Clementine's spirited personality.
Welcome to LiteraryScape! In this episode, we're reviewing Wrangling the Wandering Rancher by bestselling Christian fiction author Jody Hedlund—book 4 in the High Country Ranch series.
In This Episode We Discuss: ✅ The dramatic cliff-hanging opening scene and Maisie's pet wolf ✅ Tanner's family mystery and its surprising resolution ✅ Frustrating family dynamics and forced marriage tropes ✅ The intense neighbor standoff that kept us on the edge of our seats ✅ Romance elements and character development ✅ Historical accuracy and life in the Old West
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Join the LiteraryScape podcast as we review A Wife for the Rancher by Jody Hedlund, book 3 in the High Country Ranch series. This Christian historical romance delivers a compelling marriage of convenience story with unexpected modern themes.
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Welcome back to LiteraryScape! This week we're diving into Waiting For the Rancher by Jody Hedlund, the first book in her High Country Ranch series. If you love a good brother's best friend romance with plenty of drama and heart, this one's for you!
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with author Abbey Downey as she shares the fascinating real-life women who inspired her Adventurous Hearts series—featuring a race car driver, baseball umpire, and explorer defying expectations in the early 1900s. Discover quirky historical research finds (cheese on walls, anyone?), why An Unexpected Catch was a family collaboration, and get a sneak peek at Abbey's next series coming in 2026.
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Review of An Uncertain Road by Abby Downey. Historical Christian romance set during 1905 Glidden Tour auto race. Sweet romance, faith themes & racing adventure!
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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.
