The Road Unveiled Tour & Giveaway
About the Book
Book: The Road Unveiled
Author: Tim Bishop
Genre: FICTION / Christian / Contemporary FICTION / Romance / Action & Adventure
Release Date: November 4, 2025
Two wounded hearts. Long, winding roads. And second chances neither saw coming.
Lauren Baumgartner pedals toward Yellowstone National Park, anticipating a grand celebration when she reaches the Atlantic Ocean. But when her wedding plans collapse, old wounds resurface—and a haunting secret still holds her heart hostage.
Traveling alone with bear spray and a one-woman tent, she shares the highway with motorcyclists bound for a massive rally, including gang members who eye her as theirs for the taking.
Doug Zimmer, another lone cyclist, is grappling with loss and wondering if anyone will be alongside him when he figures out what’s next. He isn’t the only one drawn to Lauren’s vitality and spirit.
But Lauren may already be in too deep. What she faces on the Golden Prairie Indian Reservation tests her courage—and her faith—more than anything she encountered as a missionary in Uganda.
A woman with a secret and a man healing from loss pedal the rugged roads of the American West on a quest for love and purpose that leads to unexpected horizons.
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About the Author
After a thirty-year career in business, Tim Bishopleft his corporate treasurer position, married his dream girl, and embarked with her to parts unknown—on bicycles. Ten thousand miles later, the first-time newlyweds have written four books about their cycling adventures. Their devotional, Wheels of Wisdom, won four first-place book awards. Publishers Weekly dubbed it “a road map for life.”
Tim’s first novel, The Persistent Road, won the Ames Award in General Fiction. The award acknowledges excellent books that encourage living a courageous and obedient Christian life, especially under challenging circumstances. The audiobook edition of The Persistent Road was selected as a Selah Award finalist.
Tim volunteers as a coach for a ministry that reaches people who are dealing with challenging life issues. He has written numerous articles for various Christian content providers.
A graduate of the University of Maine, a CPA, and a three-time Maine chess champion, Tim and his wife, Debbie, live in Middle Tennessee.
More from Tim
What is Christian Fiction?
I categorize my latest novel, The Road Unveiled, as Contemporary Christian Fiction. With the story set in modern times, the contemporary part makes sense.
But just what is Christian Fiction?
Is it a story with characters—and exclusively for readers—who espouse Christian values, believe in God, and exercise faith in Jesus Christ? Is it content fabricated to preach biblical truth? Or is it an entertaining tale so sanitized it won’t offend even the most sensitive of believers, even if it resembles little of what goes on in the world? Maybe it’s all the above. Or a touch of each.
I recently told my wife, Debbie, “I don’t write fantasy.” I wasn’t referring to genre but to placating readers who want only entertainment, escapism, and content that reinforces their beliefs. They’re looking for happily ever after in a world with far too little of it.
I like happy endings too. And I see entertainment as essential in fiction because a novelist must keep readers engaged if he hopes to influence them.
But I want my stories to have redeeming qualities beyond mere entertainment. Rereading my bio recently reminded me of this. It says, “Tim writes to create content that can change people’s lives.” That’s a tall order, but I wouldn’t be publishing books at my stage of life unless I wanted to touch a reader.
In The Road Unveiled, I promise I’ll take you on a journey. And certain parts of it won’t be easy. I want you to feel the pain of my characters’ relational woes so you can rejoice when they grow through them. If I can bring sweat to your brow as we climb steep ascents, you can bask in the magnificent surroundings and feel the rewarding rush when we sail down the other side. And if you feel the chill down your spine when danger looms, you’ll savor the peace at deliverance even more.
I’ll invite you to grapple with challenging cultural issues, too, so you can reconsider them with a fresh perspective. Could the difficulties we navigate with these characters make us all a little more compassionate, more aware of injustices, and more appreciative of everything God created for us? Could the nuance of a Bible passage jump from the pages of this story and smack us in the noggin? Maybe, like my protagonist, we’ll gain a better awareness of the toxic effects of a deep secret.
Strap on your helmets because we’re going for a ride. I don’t guarantee it will be smooth, but I do believe it will be worthwhile. Yes, I hope the story will entertain you. But I also want to leave you with something to think about, something that will stick with you long after you close the book. I sure hope I’ve accomplished that, but you’re the judge!
MY REVIEW
A beautiful journey that takes readers across country to discover God’s plan. I loved the scenery we get to experience as Lauren and Doug travel on bicycles. I couldn’t imagine having the stamina to bicycle for hours. The roads are unforgiving at times with steep hills, unrelenting traffic and unpredictable weather.
Lauren is driven to complete a promise she made. She had no idea that in the midst of her adventure she would encounter a deeper relationship with God. She knows that she must find peace within herself but I could tell at times she was unsure if she heard from God. Lauren can be too trusting at times, which finds her in a few questionable circumstances. I like that Lauren reads her Bible daily and finds comfort.
Doug is so opposite of Lauren but they both have a similar reason for their journey. The author allows us to feel how deep Doug’s lonliness is. He wants to find happiness again. When he and Lauren start their adventure we witness a bond of friendship develop. Doug starts to look at Lauren as more than just friends but holds his feelings close to his heart. It must have been a very hard decision for him to decide not to continue his journey with Lauren as their destinations change.
A deeply moving story that brings change, trust and danger as readers follow the main characters. I kept feeling like I was right beside them as they take on the adventure of a lifetime. Will they find the answers they are seeking? Can God restore what the enemy has tried to take from them? Grab a copy and find these answers as you travel to a place where new beginnings await.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
Blog Stops
Stories By Gina, January 9 (Author Interview)
lakesidelivingsite, January 10
Simple Harvest Reads, January 11 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, January 12
Artistic Nobody, January 13 (Author Interview)
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, January 14
Guild Master, January 15 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, January 16
Fiction Book Lover, January 17 (Author Interview)
Tell Tale Book Reviews, January 18 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 18
Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, January 19 (Author Interview)
Cover Lover Book Review, January 20
Vicky Sluiter, January 21 (Author Interview)
For the Love of Literature, January 22 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 22
Giveaway
To celebrate his tour, Tim is giving away the grand prize of a $75 Amazon Gift Card and the two books in the Bicycle Adventure Series!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://gleam.io/nJ2bn/the-road-unveiled-celebration-tour-giveaway
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