Favorite Novels from 2014

Best of 20142014 was a slow year of reading for me. Typically, I’ll read over 100 books, but in 2014 I only completed 78. That’s due to a combination of factors, including having less time to read having released two novels during the year, and being much more picky about what I read.

As you can see, while I still prefer contemporary drama, my favorites come from several genres: YA, romance, historical, spec, thriller, suspense, women’s fiction. John Otte even made the list twice, and it’s not because he’s a friend. He’s a fabulous storyteller!

The books and authors are listed below in the order I read them:

MEANT TO BE MINE
(Porter Family #2)
by Becky Wade

DANCING WITH FIREFLIES
(Chapel Springs #2)
by Denise Hunter

A WOMAN OF FORTUNE
(Texas Gold)
by Kellie Coates Gilbert

THE PURSUIT OF TAMSEN LITTLEJOHN
by Lori Benton

NUMB
by John W. Otte

A CRY FROM THE DUST
(A Gwen Marcey Novel #1)
by Carrie Stuart Parks

LOVE’S FORTUNE
(The Balantyne Legacy #3)
by Laura Frantz

STRANDED
by Don & Stephanie Prichard

CHECKMATE
(The Bowers Files #7)
by Steven James

FAILSTATE: NEMESIS
(Failstate series)
by John W. Otte

What were your favorite reads from 2014? Have you read any of my favorites?

Comments 8

  1. I’ve only read The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn, but have the entire Balantyne Legacy on my shelf waiting to be read! I also would love to get my hands on a copy of Meant to Be Mine…

    1. Patty – if you enjoyed Lori Benton’s novel, I’m sure you’d love The Ballantyne Legacy. Laura Frantz is a master with words, her settings are beautiful, and her characters always feel real.

      I don’t read a lot of straight romance, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all of Becky Wade’s books. They tend to have a bit more meat to them than other romances.

    1. You’re a fabulous storyteller, John! I love how your story worlds & characters become so real to me as a reader–that seldom happens when I read spec fic. You’ve won over this contemporary reader.

      I’m really going to miss your Failstate characters, but I look forward to reading whatever comes next.

    1. It’s a joy supporting excellent storytellers, Becky! My husband even enjoys all your books! 🙂 And I’m so excited to read Jake’s story–I can’t wait to meet who is able to get past his rough exterior.

      Have a blessed New Year, Becky!

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