Almost By Design, by Jenny Erlingsson

Almost By Design, by Jenny Erlingsson

Author: Sky High Podcast Network July 19, 2026 Duration: 15:50

Today, Roberta talks to Jenny Erlingsson about her new book Almost by Design: A Novel, available from Revell publishers.

A botched promotion, an awkward reunion, and a fake-dating scheme they never planned to fall for. 

Kenya Stewart is so close to getting her dream position at an event agency. When a scheduling blunder risks her promotion, she hopes an upcoming pitch will allow her a second chance. Then an accident at her cousin's wedding sends her to the emergency room in the care of another wedding guest, Solomon Anruchi, the handsome doctor who ghosted her after their first date.

Solomon's parents are eager for him to find a business-savvy wife and make the move to New York to take over a recent acquisition by their family's company. But he needs to buy more time to finish his residency and convince them that staying in Hope Springs is the best path for him. He realizes that Kenya is the perfect person to help, and she needs his connections to land a high-profile client and save her career. Their solution? A fake-dating relationship.

As attractions increase amid their ruse, secrets they've kept from each other and the weight of others' expectations begin to unravel their scheme. Will their carefully constructed plans crumble when the truth comes out? 

This charming Southern contemporary Christian romance features humorous banter, second chances, faking dating, and neurodiverse characters in small-town Alabama for fans of Toni Shiloh, Pepper Basham, and Courtney Walsh.

Discover the latest Christian books and meet the authors behind them on Author's Corner, where Roberta Foster explores new releases in faith-based publishing. Whether you're seeking Christian novels, inspirational reads, or in-depth book reviews, this podcast is your guide to the newest titles in the Christian literary world.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.


Ever wonder about the story behind the book sitting on a church library shelf or featured in a magazine? Author's Corner: Interviews about the Latest Christian Books pulls up a chair for those conversations. Host Roberta Foster, from KNEO Radio in Neosho, Missouri, brings a warm and thoughtful perspective to each discussion, moving beyond simple summaries to explore the personal journeys and convictions that drive today's Christian writers. This podcast offers a quiet space to hear authors discuss their craft, their faith, and the sometimes surprising paths that led them to publish. You'll listen to genuine dialogue about new works spanning theology, personal spirituality, fiction, and practical living-all through the lens of a vibrant faith. It feels less like a formal interview and more like overhearing a compelling chat between people who care deeply about ideas and storytelling. Produced by the Sky High Podcast Network, each episode is a concise visit into the heart of what motivates contemporary Christian voices, providing listeners with a richer understanding of the books shaping conversations in communities and churches. For anyone curious about the people behind the pages, this series connects the reader to the writer.
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Author's Corner: Interviews about the Latest Christian Books
Podcast Episodes
Soul Weathered, by Mark Folk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:03
Today, Roberta talks to Mark Folk about his new book Soul Weathered: Devotions Forged in the Fire of Real Life, available from Kharis publishers.Soul Weathered is a 52-week devotional for men who are tired of shallow fai…
Seeking Refuge, by Stephan Bauman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:39
Today, Roberta talks to Stephan Bauman about his new book Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugees Crisis, available from Moody Publishers.What will rule our hearts: fear or compassion?We can’t ignore the ref…
Lessons Learned at the Speed of Sound, by Phillip Cochran [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:38
Today, Roberta talks to Phillip Cochran about his new book Lessons Learned at the Speed of Sound: A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons on Faith, Discipline, and Trust.What can the cockpit of an F-16 teach us about following Christ?…
Sung in the Shadows, by Crystal Claudill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:20
Today, Roberta talks to Crystal Claudill about her new book Sung in the Shadows, available from Kregel publishers.When past darkness prowls, will stepping into the light lead to a brighter future? In nineteenth-century C…
Out of the Ashes, by Peter Ash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:50
Today, Roberta talks to Peter Ash about his new book Out of the Ashes. Learn more about his ministry here: https://www.underthesamesun.com/Out of the Ashes is a true story of survival, faith, and an unseen human-rights c…
You Can Do This, by Sam Eaton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:43
Today, Roberta talks to Sam Eaton about his new book You Can Do This: Daily Affirmations to Live Recklessly Alive, available from Zondervan publishers.You can live a full and purposeful life—one that is wildly, wonderful…
REVIEW: Bethany House fiction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:35
In this review episode, Roberta Foster reviews the latest fiction books available from Bethany House publishers.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.
Witness Protection, by Robert Whitlow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:16
Today, Roberta talks to Robert Whitlow about his new book Witness Protection, available from Thomas Nelson publishers.Jon Tremaine has lived in hiding for years--will coming out of the shadows to help a friend be too gre…
His Word: A Compilation of Spoken Wisdom, by Michael Hyatt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:42
Today, Roberta talks to Michael Hyatt about his new book His Word: A Compilation of Spoken Wisdom.A compilation containing many of Jesus Christ’s most notable statements and teachings.Discover the latest Christian books…
Praying in Pain, by Glenna Marshall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:51
Today, Roberta talks to Glenna Marshall about her new book Praying in Pain: How to Know You're Heard When You Haven't Been Healed, available from Moody publishers.Prayer is how we survive the grip of crushing pain.Someti…