Hi! I’m Kit Tosello, author of IN A WORD, YES. I’m drawn to writing (and reading!) fiction that touches on life’s complex and often humorous topics of relationships and family, and I’m excited to tell you about this new contemporary small-town story. Featuring a single mom, second chances, and a sweet twist of romance, it’s a perfect read to share with your friends or book club!
I is for Introvert. Meet Lucy Montgomery, the heroine of our story. Lucy wants to step into new adventures. Really she does. But is it worth stepping out of her comfort zone?
N is for No, Lucy’s favorite word. In fairness, learning to set healthy boundaries for herself and her little boy has saved them. But five years after escaping a dangerous marriage, is it possible Lucy has cultivated a life that’s too safe?
A is for the Adventures our heroine longs for. After all, doesn’t she live in a breathtaking mountain town, prized for exhilarating outdoor experiences?
W is for Words, something Lucy geeks out about. Every morning she hops online to check Merriam-Webster’s word of the day and to play Wordle before strolling to her proofreading job at the local newspaper.
O is for Oregon. More specifically the small town of Charity Falls, with its charming Western-themed downtown populated by quirky characters, free-roaming deer, and an all-new addition – sheriffs on bike patrol.
R is for Relationships. Is there any hope for Lucy and her celebrity mother to fix theirs? Could Lucy ever risk a second chance at love?
D is for Dimple. Namely, the distracting one that belongs to a certain sheriff’s lieutenant with the soul of a poet.
Y is for Yes. Small yeses. Big yeses. But what happens when Lucy takes one daring step of faith too far?
E is for Entertaining. Lucy and Wyatt’s banter. Lucy’s ridiculous coworker, Dot. If you love a story that balances deeper themes with plenty of humor (think Gilmore Girls), this one’s for you.
S is for Soul-Stirring. Is this the kind of book that inspires kindness and courage and reignites hope? In a word, yes!
IN A WORD, YES by Kit Tosello
Contemporary Christian Romance in a Small Town with a Single Mom and Mother Daughter Relationship
Lucy Montgomery excels at drawing boundaries and avoiding risk. Her favorite word is no, and she’s not afraid to use it. It’s been five years since she picked up the leftovers from a crumbled marriage and started over with her brilliantly unique autistic son in Charity Falls, Oregon. As a single mom, she now works behind the scenes at a local newspaper. Enter Wyatt Hayes–an affable local police officer with the soul of a poet and the kindness she’s always craved. A man who’s more than eager to help her break free from her security blanket of an adventure-free life.
Lucy’s celebrity mother, Carly Montgomery–a vivacious and beloved women’s Bible study leader–can’t deny a sense of weariness. But if she doesn’t remain in perpetual motion, her regrets are bound to catch up with her. Despite the outward appearance of a perfect empty nester-life, she’s kept her daughter at arms’ length and has already missed so much of her young grandson’s life. Is it too late to turn that around?
For Lucy and Carly to restore their relationship, and for Lucy and Wyatt to embrace the risk of loving, it will take a big step of faith to reconcile the past together.
Touching on life’s complex and often humorous topics of relationships and family, Kit Tosello presents a story of romance, second chances, emotional healing, and faith.
Christian Romance [ Revell, On Sale: August 4, 2026, Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9780800747770 / eISBN: 9781493454044 ]
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About Kit Tosello
Kit Tosello is an award-winning writer of small-town contemporary fiction with a big heart, as well as inspirational essays and devotionals. With her eye trained on the beauty hiding in plain sight all around us, she arranges words with tenderness, humor, and hope. When not writing, Kit can be found in the loose-tea shop she operates with her husband, exploring the great Pacific Northwest, or enjoying the “great indoors”—bookstores and libraries. Always with a matcha latte in hand.
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