• Books
    • Clean Romance
    • Cozy Mystery
    • Children’s Books
    • Middle Grade Books
    • Young Adult Books
  • Current Giveaways
  • Privacy Policy
  • Craving for Cozies 2025 with Library Card Mini-Challenge

Christy's Cozy Corners

  • mail
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • youtube
You are here: Home / Books / Crossroads by C.C. Warrens | Book Excerpt

October 19, 2023 · 10 Comments

Crossroads by C.C. Warrens | Book Excerpt

Books· Clean Romance

Thanks for sharing!

Crossroads JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Crossroads by C.C. Warrens, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Crossroads

Title: Crossroads
Series: A Holly Novel #5
Author: C.C. Warrens
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: October 27, 2023
Genre: Christian suspense/ Christian romantic suspense

Run and don’t look back.
I’ll find you when it’s safe.

Those were the last words Holly whispered to her six year old foster sister before the little girl fled into the trees and disappeared from existence.

Fifteen years later, Cassandra Ward is still missing.

Holly is haunted by the possibility that she sent her foster sister running from one monster and into the clutches of another. How else could a child vanish without a trace?

Determined to find her, Holly sifts through her own dark memories for clues, revisits her past, and chases a lead across the country with Jordan by her side. But the search for Cassie takes a dangerous turn when an altercation in the mountains leaves them stranded, cut off from the outside world, and running for their lives.

Lovers of books by Lynette Eason, Terri Blackstock, and Natalie Walters will enjoy this latest thrilling installment of The Holly Novels, and might even stay up all night reading.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub

Excerpt from Crossroads by C.C. Warrens

“You get to decide whose opinion matters to you,” Annette had told me during one of our counseling sessions a few months ago. “A stranger, a person whose hateful heart flows out of their mouth with every word, loved ones. Everyone has something to say, but you have the power to choose whether or not it’s important enough to pack in your suitcase and carry with you for the rest of your life.”

If only it was as easy as tossing hurtful comments in the trash and being rid of them forever. I didn’t know how to do that yet. 

I rested my head back against my apartment door, fingers wrapped around a mug of hot chocolate, and watched the colors of the sunrise seep between the buildings. 

My journal on the ground next to me captured my attention. I had written “Dear Jesus” at the top of the page, but I had been too rattled by my dreams to switch my thoughts to gratitude.

More in This Series


About the Author

C.C. Warrens

Jesus and laughter have brought C.C. Warrens through some very difficult times in life, and she weaves both into every story she writes, creating a world of breath-stealing intensity, laugh-out-loud humor, and a sparkle of hope. Writing has been a slowly blossoming dream inside her for most of her life until one day it spilled out onto the pages that would become her first published book.

If she’s not writing, she’s attempting to bake something—however catastrophic that might be—or she’s enjoying the beauty of the outdoors with her husband. One of the many things she’s learned since she started this journey is that the best way to write a book is to go on a long stroll with her husband. That is when the characters—from their backgrounds to the moments that make them laugh or bubble over with anger—come to life.

Connect with C.C. by visiting ccwarrensbooks.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.


Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will win a paperback copy of Crossroads with a bookmark, book-related stickers, a book-related magnet, book-related tea bags, fuzzy socks, and a $10 Amazon gift card!

(1) winner will win an ebook copy of Crossroads with book-related stickers, a book-related magnet, book-related tea bags, fuzzy socks, and a $10 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 17, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 24, 2023. Winner 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.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

Enter Giveaway


Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!

JustRead Publicity Tours

Thanks for sharing!
« Running to You by Robin Patchen | Takeover and Review Blitz with Book Excerpt
Sieve and Let Die: A Vintage Kitchen Mystery by Victoria Hamilton | Author Guest Post »

Comments

  1. Rita Wray says

    October 19, 2023 at 9:11 am

    I liked the excerpt.

    Reply
  2. Amelia says

    October 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm

    I love this series! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Audrey Stewart says

    October 19, 2023 at 4:09 pm

    I plan on reading the “Holly” book series by C.C. Warrens, on my holiday break from work. It looks so good. I love a series based on a main character, like Holly. Being a girl, makes it more desirable to me.

    Reply
  4. Carrie @ JustRead Tours says

    October 19, 2023 at 5:03 pm

    thanks so much for sharing about CROSSROADS with your readers! 🙂

    Reply
  5. MICHAEL A LAW says

    October 21, 2023 at 10:16 am

    I’m very excited to read this novel. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

    Reply
  6. Shelly Peterson says

    October 22, 2023 at 3:21 pm

    Sounds like a great read.

    Reply
  7. bn100 says

    October 22, 2023 at 3:58 pm

    new to me author

    Reply
  8. Dreaa Drake says

    October 22, 2023 at 9:02 pm

    This sounds like an awesome book! Deff gonna check it out further!

    Reply
  9. MICHAEL A LAW says

    October 24, 2023 at 10:00 pm

    This looks likeva great novel. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Welcome to the Crossroads Blog Tour & Giveaway! – JustRead Publicity Tours says:
    October 19, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    […] 19 lakesidelivingsite FINCHNWREN Batya’s Bits Christy’s Cozy Corners The Adventures of a Travelers Wife Reading Is My SuperPower Through the Fire […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Welcome to Christy’s Cozy Corners

Welcome to Christy’s Cozy Corners

I love to read, watch lots of British TV, and watch movies!

Copyright © 2025 · captivating theme by Restored 316