2017 Favorite Reads! According to my Goodreads page, I read only seventy-two books in 2017, falling just short of my goal of 75. (See my year in books here: Goodreads Year in Books) The shortfall is likely because I’ve become more selective when choosing the books I wish to spend several hours with, and the selections offered in my preferred …
January 2018 New Releases from ACFW Authors More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Her Handyman Hero by Lorraine Beatty — Reid Blackthorn arrives in Dover on a personal mission—to make sure his terminally ill brother gets a chance to meet his daughter. Deceiving little Lily’s guardian isn’t his intention. …
(Originally Posted on December 12, 2013) Fluorescent light and a thump on the bed awake you. You blink, slowly bringing your child into focus. His eyes are wide with expectation. “Wake up! Santa came!” And though, as a teenager, he doesn’t believe in the Santa of the red hat and white beard anymore, Santa’s spirit is very much alive. You shoo …
And some final ideas for that reader on your Christmas Shopping List! Historical Fiction A Moonbow Night by Laura Frantz When Virginia surveyor Sion Morgan arrives at the Tucker family inn with his crew, he’s shocked to discover that the wilderness expert he hired is Temperance Tucker—a woman! Soon, though, he discovers that her skill rivals his own. But can …
More ideas for that reader on your Christmas shopping list: Mystery/Suspense Forgotten by Don & Stephanie Prichard It’s frightening to lose your memory. Even scarier is to forget what’s at stake. Federal prosecutor Eve Eriksson disappears under mysterious circumstances and shows up a year later in a coma. What happened, and where has she been? She can’t remember, and her …
Ideas for that reader on your Christmas shopping list: Women’s Fiction / Family Drama / Literary The Color of Truth by Stacy Monson Marti has been on her own since she was 15, determined to build a life for herself and her sister despite the threats of a man intent on keeping her from revealing his secret. Sam Evans’ turbulent …
December 2017 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary: Rebecca’s Redemption by Lee Carver — A nurse seeking redemption for past sins joins a doctor contending against the jungle. Both healers need healing. (Contemporary, Independently Published) Contemporary Romance: The Christmas Baby by Lisa Carter — Mistletoe Mommy Anna Reyes …
I’m so excited to be part of this cover reveal for Laurie Lucking’s debut novel, Common! For the past few years, I have had the privilege of being part of the ACFW Minnesota Chapter (MN-NICE) with Laurie, so I’ve had a close-up seat to this new and exciting leg of her writing journey. Before I reveal the cover, though, here’s …
2017 Christmas Reads No surprise, Christmas novels are a huge hit at this time of year. There’s nothing nicer during the winter season than cozying up by the fireplace with a book and a whipped-cream-topped hot cocoa. My kitty will probably be close by too. Here are a few new Christmas novels I’m hoping to read this season. The fun …
CYBER MONDAY BOOK SALE (find purchase links below) Dear Reader, I hope you had a very blessed Thanksgiving! And now with Christmas approaching, stores are filled with gifts galore! But let’s not forget that reader on your list–or yourself! This year I’ve teamed up with several author friends to offer some fantastic deals on books on Cyber Monday (November 27, …