Lori DeJong

Author

Lori DeJong

Lori DeJong (pronounced DeeYung) is an award-winning contemporary Christian romance author who enjoys penning stories full of grace and the redemptive power of God’s love that inspire others to hope regardless of circumstance, find joy in the moment, and grow in their faith.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Lori arrived in Texas in 2005 and dug those roots right in. She currently resides in beautiful Georgetown, north of Austin, with her...

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Mistletoe and Malice (Guarded Hearts Book 1)

Book #1 from the series: Guarded Hearts

After barely escaping an attempted abduction, Houston attorney Riley Hudson is forced to accept her wealthy father’s demand for private security. The last thing she wants is a bodyguard—especially one as maddeningly arrogant, bossy … and handsome as Colton Blankenship. Yet as the threat against her escalates, she begins to rely not only on his...

Love’s True Measure (True Calling Book 3)

Book #3 from the series: True Calling Series

A guilt-ridden woman with everything to gain, a self-made man with everything to lose, and a Father who desires to show them their true measure is more than they could ever imagine.

Shannon Trent has dedicated her life to ministering to teens, even as she hides secrets from her past that haunt her. Born into privilege but starved for...

Love’s True Home (True Calling Book 2)

Book #2 from the series: True Calling Series

Allyson Kincaid needs roots. Born and raised on the foreign mission field, all she wants is home and hearth on American soil. Finally past the break-up with the man she’d thought was the love of her life, she’s ready to put herself back out there. Too bad the first guy who’s made her pulse skip in nearly two years dreams of a life spent in...

Series

Guarded Hearts

Mistletoe and Malice (Guarded Hearts Book 1)

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True Calling Series

Love’s True Calling, Love’s True Home (True Calling Book 2), and Love’s True Measure (True Calling Book 3)

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Praise

MISTLETOE AND MALICE:
Riley Hudson is nearly abducted and her wealthy father insisted on a security team to protect her. She resents their constant presence, but grows to respect them and the work they do.
Colton Blankenship views Riley as a high-maintenance gal but soon realizes philanthropy is her passion. She has a vibrant faith.
They intrigue each other but Colton must stay focused. Someone wants her dead.
This will keep you on the edge of your chair.

– Terri Wangard - Goodreads Review

COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!
[Mistletoe and Malice] drew me in hook, line & sinker! I read the bulk of it in one sitting - staying up WAY too late! Thankfully I was able to finish it the next day. The writing was full of emotion that was tangible - I could feel the tension, highs & lows. 10/10 would recommend & it might kill me to have to wait for the next book in the series!

– Amazon Review

GREAT READ!!
I loved this book!! Well written and fast paced, Mistletoe and Malice has it all— a swoony romance, exciting intrigue, and a grounding spiritual element. Once I picked the book up, I couldn’t put it down. Fabulous read!! Highly recommend.

– Nancy Lavo - Amazon Review

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Latest Updates

October 31, 2025

Mistletoe and Malice #2 on Amazon Hot New Releases!

Mistletoe and Malice made it to the #2 spot on Amazon's Hot New Releases list for Contemporary Christian Fiction! MIND. BLOWN!

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Blog

October 21, 2025

It's Release Day!

I'm so excited about the debut of my new Guarded Hearts Series, beginning with Mistletoe and Malice releasing TODAY! Let me introduce you to Riley Hudson and Colton Blankenship.

Riley: I made my name fighting for people with the smallest chance. When Caitlyn’s killing comes back as a case that could free—or doom—the wrong man, I dive in because I can’t live with a lie. Only I didn’t expect the case to find me back. Suddenly, someone’s hacking my life: fake photos, unsigned threats,...