New Releases by Janice Thompson

Janice Thompson is the author of The 3-Minute Prayer Jar Devotional (2026), The Janice Thompson 8-in-1 Wedding Rom-Com Collection (2026), Sabotage at Cedar Creek (2025), Tracking Tilly (2024), Every Dog Has His Day (2023).

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The 3-Minute Prayer Jar Devotional

release date: Feb 11, 2026
The 3-Minute Prayer Jar Devotional
The 3-Minute Prayer Jar Devotional: Daily Inspiration for Women delivers the same life-changing inspiration as Wanda E. Brunstetter's unforgettable stories. Every reading will help you draw closer to your heavenly Father.Your prayer life will be transformed as you read through these daily encouraging devotional readings centered around the themes of forgiveness, hope, and healing.With each turn of the page, you'll discover the unchanging truths of God's Word alongside meaningful prompts that guide you to write out your personal prayers or favorite, promise-filled Bible verses to add to your very own prayer jar. (Simple instructions are included in the introduction.)Once you've finished reading the last page, you'll have a full prayer jar of your very own. Use it to infuse your heart with inspiration and encouragement when you need it--or share it with a friend who could use some faith restoration of her very own!-amazon

The Janice Thompson 8-in-1 Wedding Rom-Com Collection

release date: Jan 06, 2026
The Janice Thompson 8-in-1 Wedding Rom-Com Collection
From beloved author Janice Thompson, this eight-book collection brings together the delightful Weddings by Bella and Weddings by Design series for pages of witty characters, sweet romances, and heartwarming happily ever afters. The Weddings by Bella series invites readers into a world of humor and heart. Fools Rush In is a flavorful combination of Italian and Tex-Mex and the hilarity that ensues when cultures clash. Swinging on a Star follows Bella as she handles the chaos of a Hollywood wedding. More love and laughs are featured in It Had to Be You with the wedding of Bella's long-feuding relatives. In That's Amore, Bella juggles family, pregnancy, and a new business venture. The Weddings by Design series explores the lives of wedding professionals. Picture Perfect features a rivalry--and possible romance--between photographers. In The Icing on the Cake, a wedding cake designer's plans might be derailed by a handsome man. The Dream Dress follows an aspiring wedding dress designer striving for success and taking a chance on love. A florist establishes her career in A Bouquet of Love while grappling with unexpected romance.

Sabotage at Cedar Creek

release date: Feb 01, 2025
Sabotage at Cedar Creek
Who Would Set the New B&B Ablaze? Breathe in the nostalgia of everything old red truck in book two of this cozy mystery series. In Mabank, Texas, the Hadley family’s new antique business is open and running well with Tilly, the red antique truck, as its mascot. RaeLyn Hadley enjoys driving Grandpa’s truck around as she seeks out antiques for her family’s store. RaeLyn is excited that her friend, Tasha, will soon open a new bed-and-breakfast inn to accommodate the area’s growing tourism, but a fire threatens to spoil all Tasha has worked for. RaeLyn immediately gets to work sleuthing out who could be behind such an act of sabotage. Could it be the nearby resort owner, the daughter of the house’s former owner; a neighbor, or a squatter who had been living in the house before renovations? RaeLyn is determined to solve the mystery for her friend. Read also Tracking Tilly by Janice Thompson.

Tracking Tilly

release date: Aug 01, 2024
Tracking Tilly
Who Stole Tilly from the Auction Block? Breathe in the nostalgia of everything old red truck in book one of a new cozy mystery series. The Hadley family ranch is struggling, so RaeLyn, her parents, and brothers decide to turn the old barn into an antique store. The only thing missing to go with the marketing of the store is Grandpa’s old red truck, Tilly, that was sold several years ago. Now coming back up on the auction block, Tilly would need a lot of work, but RaeLyn is sure it will be worth it—if only she can beat out other bidders and find out who stole Tilly after the auction ends. Hadley finds herself in the role of amateur sleuth, and the outcome could make or break the new family venture.

Every Dog Has His Day

release date: Jul 01, 2023
Every Dog Has His Day
A Large Reward Is Offered for a Missing Dog Kick back with your faithful companion and relax with a small-town mystery in book 5 of the Gone to the Dogs series. Lone Star groomer, Isabel Fuentes, adopts a feisty rescued dachshund, and the two are inseparable. . .until Texans quarterback, Corey Wallis, announces a large reward for his missing female dachshund. Suddenly all of Houston are on the lookout for the MIA pooch that bares a strong resemblance to Isabel's new pup. Isabel contacts Corey, but soon Ginger goes missing and Isabel is convinced Corey and his agent took her for a publicity stunt. Then there is a reporter who could be trying to manufacture a great story or a cameraman seeking the big reward. Can there be a happy ending for Ginger? Gone to the Dogs series: Book 1 - Off the Chain by Janice Thompson Book 2 - Dog Days of Summer by Kathleen Y'Barbo Book 3 - Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Janice Thompson Book 4 - The Bark of Zorro by Kathleen Y’Barbo Book 5 - Every Dog Has His Day by Janice Thompson Book 6 - New Leash on Life by Kathleen Y’Barbo

Joy Beyond Grief

release date: Mar 13, 2023
Joy Beyond Grief
This book has been written from a place of passion and compassion for helping those grieving. The immense pain of loss can be so debilitating and where to turn for help can be such a challenge. The aim of this book is to offer you a guiding hand through your own individual grieving experience. Step by step you will be offered some new perspectives on your feelings and thoughts and how your loss may be affecting you on physical, psychological, spiritual, and behavioural levels. Each chapter offers some practical tools and techniques to help you navigate your way through your grief, helping you from the rawness of loss to a place of peaceful integration – and beyond if you wish. This book offers a new and modern perspective of how to help yourself holistically.

365 Gifts

release date: Mar 01, 2020
365 Gifts
This encouraging devotional will inspire you to live every day with a grateful heart for the many blessings God provides.

Unashamed

release date: Nov 01, 2019
Unashamed
Too many Christian women face the daily struggle to shed the cloak of shame and guilt from their past and present faults and failures. Featuring more than 120 devotional readings plus inspiring prayers and scripture selections, this soul-stirring devotional will encourage you to spend purposeful, one-on-one time with your loving heavenly Creator. Unashamed: Devotions and Prayers for a Burden-Free Heart will help release you from shameful, cumbersome feelings, filling your heart with the freedom and joy that only God can provide--today and for all your days to come!

Courting the Doctor's Daughter & Spring Creek Bride

release date: May 07, 2019
Courting the Doctor's Daughter & Spring Creek Bride
A matter of trust Courting the Doctor’s Daughter by Janet Dean Once the heir to a Boston fortune, Dr. Luke Jacobs travels the country with his herbal medicine while searching for his long-lost son. After meeting feisty doctor’s daughter Mary Graves and her youngest boy, Luke has found what he’s been looking for. But Mary’s skeptical about Luke’s claims and his interest in her newly adopted son. Can Luke convince her to let him into her family—and her heart? Spring Creek Bride by Janice Thompson Ida Mueller’s formerly lovely hometown of Spring Creek, Texas, has been overtaken by saloons and disorderly conduct. So when a handsome stranger arrives with plans to open a gambling hall next to her family’s store, Ida makes plans of her own: to foil his! Ida’s convinced marriage isn’t in her future. But after one look into Mick Bradley’s eyes—and heart—she might start hearing wedding bells!

Camp Club Girls: Kate

release date: Mar 01, 2019
Camp Club Girls: Kate
GET A CLUE WITH THE CAMP CLUB GIRLS! Join Kate and the Camp Club Girls as they embark on a series of clue-filled adventures and crack the case in this entertaining and action-packed 4-in-1 mystery collection. Who’s framing the star shortstop of the Philadelphia Phillies? Kate’s friend, Andrew, faces the fears of his life as a smear campaign threatens to destroy his dad’s career. Will the Camp Club Girls hit a homerun and save the day for Andrew and his family? Where are the rats coming from at Mad River Creamery? Kate and Sydney visit a small Vermont town during their winter break. But along with their plans to enjoy the local skiing and spend time relaxing, turmoil breaks out at the local creamery. Will the Camp Club Girls triumph and vanquish the vermin of Vermont? Who's the culprit behind the phony fossils? When Kate’s former schoolteacher becomes a curator at a small science museum, she is invited to help out. . .and an accidental spilled drink leads Kate and McKenzie on a quick quest to Stone’s Throw Quarry fossil camp. Will the girls’ suspicions prove false? What's causing the pretzels go flat? When Kate is chosen to attend a junior inventors’ showcase in Hershey, Pennsylvania, she partners with a local pretzel factory that is willing to test her invention. Along with Alexis, Kate witnesses a rather unwelcome problem with the twisted treats. Will they be able to get to the bottom of their pretzel predicament?

The Coffee Club Mysteries

release date: Feb 01, 2019
The Coffee Club Mysteries
Six Mysteries Are Brewing in Small-Town Kansas The coffee shop on the corner of First and Main in Oak Grove, Kansas, seems to attract a series of mysterious events. Or perhaps it is the six women who frequent the shop for book club who are magnets for trouble. . . . Morgan Butler, owner of the Coffee Perk, finds a project worker hanged at her shop. Penny Parson finds a gun in one of her beehives. Evelyn Kliff discovers a dead church meal organizer. Jo Anderson shares hazelnut coffee creamer, sending a woman into anaphylactic shock. Harper Daggett is being stalked for an antique jade owl she bought. Baker Jeanine Gransbury’s charity event money goes missing. Join them as they unravel six unexplained events that have the potential to ruin business and spoil friendships if not handled with care.

That's Life

release date: Jan 25, 2018
That's Life
Welcome to the 6th and final Bella novella, (i.e. "Bella's Swan Song"). It's been such a joy to share the original Bella books with my readers and now, here we are...Bella's final story. In That's Life, you'll journey with a very pregnant Bella as she hosts a wedding unlike any other. In this story, the bride and groom were married once before, then divorced. Now they're coming back together, only not everyone in their family is thrilled about this notion. Bella does her best to keep everyone happy, but the little one inside of her is causing some concerns. Will everything come together in time for the big day or will this be one bride who never makes it down the aisle?

How to Make a Wedding

release date: Oct 04, 2016
How to Make a Wedding
They’ve helped orchestrate the perfect day for countless couples. Now twelve new couples will find themselves in the wedding spotlight in the second Year of Weddings novella collection. Love at Mistletoe Inn by Cindy Kirk Sometimes the road to happiness is paved with youthful mistakes. A Brush with Love by Rachel Hauck Ginger Winters is a gifted hairstylist with scars no one can see. The last thing she expects from the New Year is a new chance at love. Serving Up a Sweetheart by Cheryl Wyatt Meadow knows how to serve delicious food to match any wedding theme. But can she accept love when it’s served up on a silver platter? All Dressed Up in Love by Ruth Logan Herne Tara walks into Elena’s Bridal and finds her dream job—and a handsome man to match. In Tune with Love by Amy Matayo April knows her job as maid of honor is to fulfill her sister’s every wish—whatever the bride wants, she will have. Unless it involves Jack Vaughn. Never a Bridesmaid by Janice Thompson Mari wants her sister Crystal’s wedding to be perfect. But a poorly-chosen maid of honor may turn it into a disaster. Picture Perfect Love by Melissa McClone When image becomes everything, it’s up to love to refocus the heart. I Hope You Dance by Robin Lee Hatcher Can two left feet lead to one perfect romance? Love on a Deadline by Kathryn Springer MacKenzie thought writing wedding stories was beneath her journalistic abilities. Until one love story rekindled an old flame and opened her heart to love once more. Love Takes the Cake by Betsy St. Amant She’s known for her delicious cakes, but there’s no recipe for dealing with the new man in her life. The Perfect Arrangement by Katie Ganshert Meeting Nate was truly an accident—but Amelia finds that he’s one of the few people she can count on. Love in the Details by Becky Wade Holly ended things to give him a better life, but she was the future he’d always dreamed of.

Last Groom in Town

release date: Apr 28, 2016
Last Groom in Town
Always the groomsman, never the groom... It's 1914, and Jake O'Farrell has gained an unusual reputation among the locals: He's played the roles of groomsman and best man in all four of his older brothers' weddings, but he's never been able to find the woman to capture his heart. And now with the upcoming wedding of his best friend, Jake will become the last single man in the town of Groom. Anne Denning has made the difficult decision to move with her sisters to Texas, but a train derailment forces them to seek shelter in Groom, near Amarillo. Mrs. O'Farrell, hopeful that Anne will catch her youngest son's eye, invites the girls to stay at her home until the train is repaired and ready to pull out. Anne has no idea of the blissful chaos that lies ahead!

Every Girl Gets Confused (Brides with Style Book #2)

release date: Oct 13, 2015
Every Girl Gets Confused (Brides with Style Book #2)
Katie Fisher and Brady James may be a match made in heaven, but that doesn't seem to guarantee them a happily ever after accompanied by angelic choirs. In fact, the sounds being heard at the bridal shop where she works are on the contentious side lately, as a bride- and groom-to-be try to mediate the growing rivalry between their basketball-obsessed families in the middle of play-off season. On top of that, Katie's parents are nagging her to get out of Dallas and come home to tiny Fairfield where her former boyfriend Casey is waiting for her, ready to rekindle their relationship. Oy vey! What's a girl to do? And will she ever be able to wear that gorgeous wedding dress she won? The breezy fun continues as Janice Thompson throws everyone's favorite small-town girl into big-city bridal chaos--and makes her choose between the love she thought she lost and the love she stumbled upon in the aftermath.

Every Bride Needs a Groom (Brides with Style Book #1)

release date: Apr 14, 2015
Every Bride Needs a Groom (Brides with Style Book #1)
Small-town girl Katie Fisher is planning her wedding. Sure, her boyfriend hasn't managed to pop the question just yet, but that doesn't mean she shouldn't enter a contest in Texas Bride magazine to win the dress of her dreams, right? But when her boyfriend breaks up with her and takes a job in another town--the very same day Katie wins her dream dress--her world is turned upside down. Should she claim her prize? And will the hunky former pro-basketball player who runs the swanky Dallas bridal shop--yeah, you read that right--catch on to her humiliation if she does? Janice Thompson designs a romance sure to delight, with plenty of fish-out-of-water moments, a hilarious supporting cast, and more of the wedding biz world her readers adore.

Power Prayers: Praying for Your Kids

release date: Mar 01, 2015
Power Prayers: Praying for Your Kids
Prayer changes things—and this practical guide offers parents both solid biblical reasons to pray, along with specific prayer starters addressing 21 key areas of their child's life.

Daily Little Blessings for Women

release date: Jan 01, 2015
Daily Little Blessings for Women
Open your eyes to God’s blessings in this wonderfully encouraging devotional created just for you. These short daily readings will lighten your day and lift your spirit.

God's Heart for You

release date: Dec 01, 2014
God's Heart for You
Here is a delightful offering of inspiring devotions plus memorable Bible promises created especially for you. This unique devotional volume, in it simplicity, will speak to your heart, while sections highlighting meaningful scripture selections add a rich spiritual depth to the book. Set in a charming 4-color design, God's Heart for You is a stirring reminder of God's promises and His amazing love. It’s the perfect book to give as a gift or use for personal quiet time.

From God's Word to a Woman's Heart

release date: Aug 01, 2014
From God's Word to a Woman's Heart
Here is a delightful devotional that celebrates God's limitless love for you, His cherished daughter. Ninety thought-provoking readings will speak to your heart, sharing spiritual truths from God's Word.

Operation: Excitement!

release date: Jun 01, 2014
Operation: Excitement!
Join the Camp Club Girls on a series of clue-filled adventures and cheer them on as they crack the case in this entertaining 3-in-1 story collection. Whether the Camp Club Girls are vanquishing vermin in Vermont, searching for stolen sea lion pups on the Oregon Coast, or investigating peculiar elk stampedes in Estes Park, you’ll encounter six charming characters who combine their mystery-solving skills to save the day.

3-Minute Devotions for Girls

release date: May 01, 2014
3-Minute Devotions for Girls
Got 3 minutes, girl? Take a few moments of your day to quiet your spirit, think on God's amazing love for you, and make a meaningful connection with your heavenly Father with these 3-minute readings designed just for you! This delightful devotional packs a powerful dose of comfort, encouragement, and inspiration into dozens readings designed to meet you right where you are in life. Minute 1: meditate on a scripture selection; Minute 2: read through a devotional created just for you; Minute 3: read a prayer designed to help jump-start your conversation with God. In only 3 short minutes, you’ll be on your way to beautiful blessings!

The Science of Nutrition

release date: Jan 01, 2014
The Science of Nutrition
The Science of Nutrition, Third Edition offers the best combination of text and media to help students master the toughest nutrition concepts in the course, while providing the richest support to save instructors time. This thoroughly current, research-based nutrition text is uniquely organized around the highly regarded applied approach, which organizes vitamins and minerals based on their functions within the body and is easily seen in the organization of the micronutrient (vitamin and mineral) chapters. Rather than requiring rote memorization, the authors present the micronutrients based on their functions (such as fluid and electrolyte balance, antioxidant function, bone health, energy metabolism, and blood health and immunity), so that students can fully understand their effects on the body.

The Icing on the Cake (Weddings by Design Book #2)

release date: Aug 15, 2013
The Icing on the Cake (Weddings by Design Book #2)
Scarlet Lindsey's aunt Wilhelmina may be Texas's most popular cake baker extraordinaire, but she's also getting on in years. When Scarlet decides to take on the role of cake decorator at her cranky aunt's bidding, it's just the beginning of a series of misunderstandings and mishaps that will lead her to compete in a cake challenge on national television--and might even lead her to finding true love. Fan favorite Janice Thompson is back with more wit, more weddings, and more of what her readers love best--bridal business drama. Bella and the gang are all here and readers will fall in love with the newest quirky characters straight from the creative mind of a fantastic storyteller.

Secrets and Surprises

release date: Jul 01, 2013
Secrets and Surprises
Join the Camp Club Girls on a series of clue-filled adventures and cheer them on as they crack the case in this entertaining 3-in-1 story collection.

Picture Perfect (Weddings by Design Book #1)

release date: Feb 15, 2013
Picture Perfect (Weddings by Design Book #1)
Feisty wedding photographer Hannah McDermott has dealt with her share of difficult brides. But none can compare to the ultimate Bridezilla she's dealing with now. Still, she's trying desperately to impress Bella Neeley, Galveston Island's most sought-after wedding planner, so she can take the top spot in Bella's list of recommended photographers--a spot currently occupied by her arch-rival, Drew Kincaid. What she doesn't count on, however, is falling head over heels for the competition. With her contagious humor and cast of quirky characters, Janice Thompson gives readers more of the bridal business drama they want in a brand-new series all about those long-suffering people who make beautiful weddings happen. Readers are desperately waiting for more of Bella and this new series brings her back in a big way, while introducing new characters fans will love. Fans will laugh out loud as they experience this breezy and entertaining novel from a great storyteller.

The Science of Nutrition, Canadian Edition, Loose Leaf Version

release date: Jan 01, 2013

The Director's Cut (Backstage Pass Book #3)

release date: Jun 01, 2012
The Director's Cut (Backstage Pass Book #3)
Tia Morales is used to calling the shots. She's the director of the popular sitcom Stars Collide, and her life on set is calculated and orderly. Well, most of the time. But her life outside the studio is another matter. If only she could get her family to behave as well as her stars do! When she starts butting heads with handsome camera operator Jason Harris, it's enough to send a girl over the edge. Will she ever learn to let go and take life--and love--as it comes? Full of the humor and crazy family dynamics Janice Thompson fans have come to love, this colorful story gives readers an inside look at Hollywood and a healthy dose of romance.

Hello, Hollywood!

release date: Sep 01, 2011
Hello, Hollywood!
Athena Pappas is the head writer on one of the most popular sitcoms in television history. But when Vegas comedian Stephen Cosse is brought in to beef up the show's suddenly sagging ratings, she starts to worry about her job. Sparks fly as the competition--and attraction--between the two writers heats up. Athena has never had a problem scripting the romances of her characters. So why is her own love life so hard to script? With humor and a Hollywood-insider viewpoint, Hello, Hollywood! delivers lots of laughs as the characters discover that not being in control of the plot of their lives might just be the best thing that ever happened to them.

Hello, Hollywood! (Backstage Pass Book #2)

release date: Sep 01, 2011
Hello, Hollywood! (Backstage Pass Book #2)
Athena Pappas is the head writer on one of the most popular sitcoms in television history. But when Vegas comedian Stephen Cosse is brought in to beef up the show's suddenly sagging ratings, she starts to worry about her job. Sparks fly as the competition--and attraction--between the two writers heats up. Athena has never had a problem scripting the romances of her characters. So why is her own love life so hard to script? With humor and a Hollywood-insider viewpoint, Hello, Hollywood! delivers lots of laughs as the characters discover that not being in control of the plot of their lives might just be the best thing that ever happened to them.
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