Literary Christmas List – Day 3

Historical Fiction Seven Brides for Seven Texans, a compilation including friends Lorna Seilstad, Erica Vetsch, Gabrielle Meyer, plus authors Amanda Barratt, Susan Page Davis, Kelli Gwyn, Vicki McDonough Purchase link: books2read.com/u/4DADwP Meet the seven Hart brothers of the 7-Heart ranch in central Texas. Each man is content in his independent life, without the responsibilities of a wife and children—until their father …

2016 Novel Anticipation

As the publishing climate continues to change, my list of must-read books continues to shrink. 2016 will not bring us the latest Laura Frantz, as her publisher is moving her to spring releases. My good friend Lorna Seilstad doesn’t have a book coming out this year either (insert sad face). I’m sure Charles Martin will have a 2016 release, but …

A Bookish Christmas List, Part Two

For the romance and women’s fiction readers in your life, it’s no surprise that I have a plethora of recommendations! You can’t go wrong with any of the books listed below. If you’re looking for young adult, speculative, or mystery/suspense, check out yesterday’s post here. Historical Romance THE MISTRESS OF TALL ACRE by Laura Frantz The American Revolution is finally over, …

Novel Anticipation – December 2015

This month’s small selection emphasizes my diverse reading tastes. Story wise, the following two books couldn’t be further apart, but both authors are at the top of their genre and are master storytellers. I’m certain I’m in for hours of reading enjoyment! EVERY CROOKED PATH (The Bowers Files) by Steven James Signet Who is the Piper? . . . Special Agent Patrick …

Novel Anticipation – July 2015

Nothing sounds better than bringing a book lake or poolside to wile away a summer afternoon, does it? If your to-read pile is running low, here are books by three authors I highly recommend: GONE WITHOUT A TRACE (Logan Point Series #3) by Patricia Bradley Revell It’s been more than two years since homicide detective Livy Reynolds’s cousin disappeared from …

2014 – A Novel Christmas List, Part One

Need a few last minute gifts? Well, I can’t think of anything better than a book, so today and Thursday, I’m tossing out a few ideas, a little of something for everyone on your Christmas list. The books on today’s list are all written by friends and, as you can see, I have diverse friends. 🙂 Stop back this Thursday …

Novel Anticipation, December 2014

Yes, another eclectic reading list! I do enjoy variety. How about you? CHECKMATE (The Bowers Files) by Steven James Penguin Group When a clandestine FBI facility is attacked, Special Agent Patrick Bowers is drawn into the vicious, ruthless story that a killer from his past is bent on telling the world. Clues lead to long-forgotten secrets buried deep beneath Uptown …

Mother’s Day Book Shopping List

Did you realize that Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday? Raise your hand if you haven’t purchased something for you mom yet. Yeah, I thought so. Then this blog post is for you. Your shopping list is below. All you have to do is click on the book covers and then make your purchase! Easy peasy. 🙂 Now, for my …

A Novel Christmas List – Friends from Minnesota!

As I stated in a previous post, I know these authors, and they know me! They’re all fellow members of our ACFW Minnesota Chapter, MN NICE. I’d love it–and they’d love it too–if you’d add these books to your Christmas list or purchase them for a loved one. Regency THE DANCING MASTER by Julie Klassen (Bethany House) – this novel …