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Hearts in Flight
Patty Smith Hall Love Inspired, 2011 Best Inspirational romance, Historical romance Wesley can see that Maggie's a first-class pilot. She's also too fearless by half. Serving her country as one of the Women's Army Special Pilots is Maggie Daniels's dearest wish. But there are obstacles to overcome above and beyond the enemies in the Pacific, including her overprotective family, skeptical fellow pilots—and handsome, distant squadron leader Wesley Hicks. Whatever it takes, Maggie will prove herself to Wesley, until she succeeds in winning his admiration…and love. Wesley can see that Maggie's a first-class pilot. She's also too fearless by half. The war has cost Wesley so much already. Can he let go of his guilt for a chance at happiness... More... Recommended Read “...Patty Smith Hall hit one out of the park...” – Crystal, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques …full book review Available at Amazon 
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A Harvest of Hearts
(Amish of Seymour V2) Laura Hilton Whitaker House, 2011 Best Christian romance A participant in a swap of Amish men, independent yet kindhearted Matthew Yoder can't wait to leave the vast farmland of Lancaster County and make a fresh start in Missouri, where he'll move in with the Stoltzfus family until he finds a place of his own. Strong–minded yet filled with compassion, Shanna Stoltzfus always dreamed of becoming a nurse, despite her father's threats to shun her. Determined to follow her heart, Shanna ran away and enrolled in college. But when her classmates embark on a medical mission trip that Shanna can't afford, she must turn to the last place she wants to go for help: home. Even though Shanna still flirts with the people and practices of her Englisch life, Matthew is fascinated by the Stoltzfuses' prodigal daughter, and a close friendship soon blossoms between them. More... Five Roses “... a great read...” – Joy, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Martha
Diana Wallis Taylor Revell, 2011 Best Inspirational romance Perhaps one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented characters of the New Testament is Martha. Often painted in the colors of reproach, Martha seems to be the poster child for how not to be a follower of Jesus. From the mind of Diana Wallis Taylor comes this touching, well-researched portrayal of Martha of Bethany, sister of Mary and Lazarus. Through Taylor's lush descriptions and inspired combination of imagined and recorded dialogue, Martha's world--her trials, triumphs, and loves--vibrantly comes to life. Follow Martha as she is jilted by her betrothed, falls in love with a Roman soldier, grieves the death of her father, cares for her siblings, and serves her Lord with dignity and grace. More...
Top Pick “...exquisite love story...” – Lindy J. Swanson, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon
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Chasing Sunsets
(A Cedar Key Novel)
Eva Marie Everson Revell, 2011 Best Inspirational romance Kimberly Tucker's life hasn't turned out the way she thought it would. A divorced mother of two, Kim resents her ex-husband for moving on with his life and living it up while she struggles to understand what went wrong. When her sons end up spending five weeks of summer vacation with their father, Kim's own father suggests a respite in the family vacation home on tiny Cedar Key Island. As Kim revisits her childhood memories and loves, she soon discovers that treasures in life are often buried, and mistakes--both past and present--become redeemable in God's hand. More...
Five Stars “...awesome author!” – Joy, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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A Killer Among Us
(Women of Justice)
Lynette Eason Revell, 2011 Best Inspirational romance Romantic suspense Kit Kenyon is a first-rate hostage negotiator. Noah Lambert is a good detective with excellent instincts. The new partners have hardly had time to get used to each other when they are thrown into a grisly murder case. As evidence mounts up and more victims are found, Kit and Noah realize they are on the hunt for a serial killer. The problem is, he's hunting one of them too. More...
Five Stars “I totally enjoyed this book...” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Mine Is the Night
Liz Curtis Higgs Waterbrook Press, 2011 Best Inspirational romance Historical romance She lost everything she loved. He had everything she needed. But could she find the courage to trust him? Stepping from a battered coach on a rainy April eve, newly widowed Elisabeth Kerr must begin again, without husband or title, property or fortune. She is unafraid of work and gifted with a needle, but how will she stitch together the tattered remnants of her life? And who will mend her heart, torn asunder by betrayal and deception? More...
Five Stars “...a true and utter gift.” – Amy, Once Upon a Romance …full book review Available at Amazon
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Vicious Cycle
(Intervention, Book 2)
Terri Blackstock Zondervan, 2011 Best Inspirational romance Romantic suspense When fifteen-year-old Lance Covington finds an abandoned baby in the backseat of a car, he knows she's the newborn daughter of a meth addict he's been trying to help. But when police arrest him for kidnapping, Lance is thrust into a criminal world of baby trafficking and drug abuse. His mother, Barbara, looks for help from Kent Harlan---the man whom she secretly, reluctantly loves and who once helped rescue her daughter from a mess of her own. Kent flies to her aid and begins the impossible work of getting Lance out of trouble, protecting a baby who has no home, and finding help for a teenage mother hiding behind her lies.... More...
Five Stars “... spell-binding...” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Within My Heart
(Timber Ridge Reflections, Book 3)
Tamera Alexander Bethany House, 2010 Best Inspirational romance Widow Rachel Boyd struggles to keep her ranch afloat and provide for her two young sons, though some days it feels as though her efforts are sabotaged at every turn. When her cattle come down with disease and her sons' lives are endangered, she must turn to Rand Brookston, Timber Ridge's physician and reluctant veterinarian. More...
“... I loved every minute...” – Joy, Edgy Inspirational Romance, …full book review “...a beautiful heartfelt story...” – Amy, My Friend Amy’s Blog …full book review Available at Amazon
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Fatal Judgment
(Guardians of Justice, Book 1)
Irene Hannon Revell, 2011 Best Inspirational romance novel, suspense U.S. Marshal Jake Taylor has seen plenty of action during his years in law enforcement. But he'd rather go back to Iraq than face his next assignment: protection detail for federal judge Liz Michaels. His feelings toward Liz haven't warmed in the five years since she lost her husband--and Jake's best friend--to possible suicide. More...
Five Stars “The suspense...is nonstop...” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review 2011 RITA Winner for Inspirational Romance Available at Amazon
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Save the Date
Jenny B. Jones Thomas Nelson, 2011 Best Inspirational romance novel You are cordially invited to the wedding of the year with the most unlikely bride and groom. Save the date...and say your prayers. When funding for Lucy's non-profit job is pulled, she is determined to find out why. Enter Alex Sinclair Enterprises--the primary donor to Lucy's non-profit organizaiton. Both Lucy and Alex have something the other desperately wants. Alex has it all...except for the votes he needs to win his bid for Congress. Despite their mutual dislike, Alex makes Lucy a proposition: pose as his fiancee in return for the money she desperately needs. Bound to a man who isn't quite what he seems, Lucy finds her heart--and her future--on the line. More...
Five Stars “...a heartfelt story...with the funniest, most sarcastic, witty dialogue...” – Amy, Once Upon a Romance …full book review Available at Amazon
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Simply Sara
(Plain and Simple)
Hillary Manton Lodge Harvest House Publishers, 2010 Best Inspirational romance novel Following up on Plain Jayne, a fun new look at Amish life from the outside in, author Hillary Manton Lodge continues with young Sara Burkholder’s perspective on English life and romance in Simply Sara. Sara, who left her Amish family to live with Jayne, discovers that the English world is a bit more challenging than she expected. As she finds a job, buys English clothes, wears makeup, and learns to drive, she begins a journey to becoming the person she might have been had she not been born into an Amish family. But when romance becomes complicated and school proves difficult, Sara escapes to her Amish sister’s home, wondering if she should return to the life she left. More...
“...a fun heroine, strong and courageous...” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio
Serena B. Miller Summerside Press, 2010 Best Inspirational romance novel A mysterious outsider casts a long shadow on Ohio's Amish country. Policewoman Rachel Troyer has always looked after her three elderly Amish aunts, proprietors of a farmhouse inn near Sugarcreek, Ohio. The idyllic town is popular with tourists, who come to sample its famous Amish goods. But one thing is clear to Rachel - Joe Matthews is no tourist. More...
“...a fantastic addition to the...series.” – Robyn, Once Upon a Romance …full book review Available at Amazon
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Bathsheba
(The Wives of King David)
Jill Eileen Smith Revell, 2011 Best Inspirational romance novel, historical Bathsheba is a woman who longs for love. With her devout husband away fighting the king's wars for many months at a time, discontent and loneliness dog her steps--and make it frighteningly easy to succumb to King David's charm and attention. Though she immediately regrets her involvement with the powerful king, the pieces are set in motion that will destroy everything she holds dear. Can she find forgiveness at the feet of the Almighty? Or has her sin separated her from God--and David--forever? More...
“... magnificent!” – Lindy J. Swanson, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon
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Unlocked
Karen Kingsbury Zondervan, 2010 Inspirational fiction Before You Take a Stand ... You Got to Take a Chance. Holden Harris is an eighteen-year-old locked in a prison of autism. Despite his quiet ways and quirky behaviors, Holden is very happy and socially normal---on the inside, in a private world all his own. In reality, he is bullied at school by kids who only see that he is very different. Ella Reynolds is part of the 'in' crowd. A cheerleader and star of the high school drama production, her life seems perfect. When she catches Holden listening to her rehearse for the school play, she is drawn to him ... the way he is drawn to the music. More...
Five Stars on Amazon (More than 600 reviews) “Although we never write reviews, this one deserves it. This book is really, really good!” – JG, BRNT Available at Amazon
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Scattered Petals
(Texas Dreams)
Amanda Cabot Revell, 2010 Inspirational romance Longing for adventure, Priscilla Morton leaves Boston and heads for Texas, never dreaming that the adventure she seeks will leave her badly injured and her parents dead. Priscilla is determined to rebuild her life and make a home for herself in the beautiful Hill Country. But the bandits who took her parents' lives also destroyed her hope for the future. Ranch foreman Zachary Webster knows what the future holds for him, and it's not a woman like Priscilla. She deserves a cultured East Coast gentleman, not a cowboy who's haunted by memories of his mistakes. More...
“I thoroughly enjoyed this book...” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Anna Finch and the Hired Gun
Kathleen Y'Barbo WaterBrook Press, 2010 Inspirational romance, Christian historical When an aspiring reporter and a Pinkerton detective get tangled in Doc Holliday’s story— and each other—sparks can’t help but fly. Despite her father’s attempts to marry her off, Anna Finch dreams of becoming a reporter. A chance encounter with legendary gunslinger Doc Holliday gives her the opportunity of a lifetime, but Pinkerton agent Jeb Sanders is about to ruin everything. Though her father hired Jeb to keep her out of mischief, Anna’s inconvenient attraction to her hired gun only multiplies her troubles. More...
“...lighthearted, humorous and totally engaging...” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Catching Moondrops
Jennifer Erin Valent Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2010 Inspirational romance Jessilyn Lassiter no longer has to convince people she’s not a child. Having just turned 19 in the summer of 1938, her love for Luke Talley has never been more real. And Luke is finally beginning to care for her in the way she’s always dreamed of. But their budding romance is interrupted when Tal Pritchett—a young, black doctor—comes to Calloway, stealing the heart of Jessilyn’s best friend, Gemma, and stirring up the racial prejudice that has been simmering just beneath the town’s surface. More...
2010 Inspirational Romance Nominee “...deeply satisfying end to the trilogy...” – Leslie L. McKee, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon
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Driftwood Lane:
A Nantucket Love Story
Denise Hunter Thomas Nelson, 2010 Inspirational romance Meridith believes she is capable of weathering any storm. But she's never experienced a love powerful enough to uproot her...until now. Meridith Ward has crafted a carefully ordered life to make up for the chaos that plagued her childhood years. But one phone call upsets all that. Within the span of several minutes, Meredith learns that the father who abandoned her is dead and she's been named the sole guardian of his other three children.... She arrives to find the children living in Summer House, a Bed & Breakfast that's falling apart around them. Meridith wants to move on as soon as possible, but the inn will never sell in its dilapidated condition. Then an itinerant handyman, Jake, shows up with an offer she can't refuse. More...
... heartwarming, sweet, funny, and beyond well-written.” – Amy, Once Upon a Romance …full book review Available at Amazon
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Pearl in the Sand
Tessa Afshar Moody Publishers, 2010 Inspirational, historical romance Can a Canaanite harlot who has made her livelihood by looking desirable to men make a fitting wife for one of the leaders of Israel? Shockingly, the Bible’s answer is yes. At the age of fifteen Rahab is forced into prostitution by her beloved father. In her years as a courtesan, she learns to mistrust men and hate herself. Into the emotional turmoil of her world walks Salmone, a respected leader of Judah. More...
"...riveting and compelling...” – Linda Mae Baldwin, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon
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Making Waves
Lorna Seilstad Revell, 2010 Inspirational romance When spunky Marguerite Westing discovers that her family will summer at Lake Manawa in 1895, she couldn't be more thrilled. It is the perfect way to escape her agonizingly boring suitor, Roger Gordon. It's also where she stumbles upon two new loves: sailing, and sailing instructor Trip Andrews. But this summer of fun turns to turmoil as her father's gambling problems threaten to ruin the family forever. Will free-spirited Marguerite marry Roger to save her father's name and fortune? Or will she follow her heart--even if it means abandoning the family she loves? More...
“...it is a winner.” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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The Waiting
(Lancaster County Secrets)
Suzanne Woods Fisher Revell, 2010 Inspirational romance She was waiting for love--and found it in the most unexpected place. Jorie King's life is on hold. She has been waiting for Ben Zook to return to Lancaster County. Waiting for him to settle down and join the church. Waiting to marry him. But when news arrives that Ben has been killed, Jorie is devastated. She finds unlikely comfort in the friendship of his brother Caleb. Friendship ripens into love, and two broken hearts plan for a life filled with the promise of a fresh beginning--until their worlds are turned upside down. More...
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book...” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Christmas at Harrington's
Melody Carlson Revell, 2010 Inspirational Christmas story Christmas is approaching, and Lena Markham finds herself penniless, friendless, and nearly hopeless. She is trying to restart her life after false accusations landed her in prison, but job opportunities are practically nonexistent. When a secondhand red coat unexpectedly lands her a job as Mrs. Santa at a department store, Lena finally thinks her luck is changing. But can she keep her past a secret? This tender story about fresh starts will charm readers, as all of Melody Carlson's Christmas offerings do. More...
“Christmas at Harrington's is a beautifully written Christmas story that is sure to warm your heart...” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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A Memory Between Us
(Wings of Glory)
Sarah Sundin Revell, 2010 Inspirational romance Major Jack Novak has never failed to meet a challenge--until he meets army nurse Lieutenant Ruth Doherty. When Jack lands in the army hospital after a plane crash, he makes winning Ruth's heart a top priority mission. But he has his work cut out for him. Not only is Ruth focused on her work in order to support her orphaned siblings back home, she carries a shameful secret that keeps her from giving her heart to any man. More...
* Starred Review* from Booklist “I couldn’t help but fall in love with Jack...” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Don't Look Back
(Women of Justice Series #2)
Lynette Eason Revell, 2010 Inspirational romance, suspense One man lives to see her dead--the other is fighting to keep her alive. Twelve years ago, forensic anthropologist Jamie Cash survived a brutal kidnapping. After years of therapy, she has made a life for herself--though one that is haunted by memories of her terrifying past. She finally lets herself believe that she can have a close relationship with a man, when signs start appearing that point to one frightening fact--her attacker is back and ready to finish the job he started all those years ago. More...
“If you are looking for a good suspense, then make sure you pick up a copy of Don't Look Back.” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Doctor in Petticoats
(Sophie's Daughters)
Mary Connealy Barbour Books, 2010 Inspirational romance Doctor Alex Buchanan is a wanted man--a deseter from the army stalked by a bounty hunter--but he'd rather be dead than inflict any more pain on his patients. Beth McClellan is idealistic, believing the nursing training she received will be enough to help her serve as doctor to her home town in West Texas. When Alex and Beth meet in a stagecoach accident, they find that they work well together. More...
“...Doctor in Petticoats is a fast-moving entertaining story...” – Trudy, Once Upon a Romance …full book review Available at Amazon
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While We're Far Apart
Lynn Austin Bethany House, 2010 Historical, Inspirational romance In an unassuming apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, three lives intersect as the reality of war invades each aspect of their lives. Young Esther is heartbroken when her father decides to enlist in the army shortly after the death of her mother. Penny Goodrich has been in love with Eddie Shaffer for as long as she can remember; now that Eddie's wife is dead, Penny feels she has been given a second chance and offers to care for his children in the hope that he will finally notice her and marry her after the war. More...
“...a stunning novel about finding hope during desperate times...” – Chandra McNeil, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon
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Her Reluctant Bodyguard
Jennette Green Diamond Press, 2010 Inspirational romance Alexa's dream job becomes a threat to her life... When English pop star Colin Radcliffe asks Alexa to write his biography and tour with him in Europe, she is thrilled—until she begins to receive death threats. To her dismay, Colin puts her under the 24/7 protection of his Italian chief bodyguard, Jamison Constanzo—a man with whom she’s clashed from day one. If only she could spend more time with her perfect man, Colin, rather than spending all of her days with this black-hearted thorn in her side! More...
Recommended Read "Her Reluctant Bodyguard is an amazing, compelling story about love, but most of all faith…faith in one’s self, faith in others and faith in God." -- AJ, Blackraven’s Reviews ...full book review Top Pick "There are no words. Honestly, there are no words to explain how much I loved this book. This is probably one of the absolute best books I have ever read in my entire life. I just don't know where to begin." -- Rebecca Lynn, The Pen and Muse ...full book review Available at Amazon
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Secrets
(Glenbrooke)
Robin Jones Gunn Multnomah Books, 2010 Inspirational romance Jessica ran from her past...but can she hide from love? Jessica Morgan wants desperately to forget the past and begin a new life. She chooses a small, peaceful town tucked away in Oregon’s Willamette Valley as the place to start over—Glenbrooke. Once there, Jessica conceals her identity from the intriguing personalities she meets—including the compassionate paramedic who desires to protect her and the jealous woman who wants nothing more than to destroy her. More...
“When reading a book, have you ever felt that you’ve come home?” – Robyn, Once Upon a Romance …full book review Available at Amazon
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Rodeo Redemption
Teri Wilson White Rose Publishing, 2010 Inspirational romance A Former Rodeo Queen Josie Turner spends her days at the local dog grooming shop pampering the pooches of Angel Springs, Texas. When rodeo season rolls around again, the townfolk are excited about who their new Rodeo Queen might be. Josie, on the other hand, finds herself reminded all too often about a night she'd just as soon forget. A Former Rodeo Cowboy Luke Anderson lived for three things - riding, roping and rodeos. Until the day he met Josie Turner, the girl who gave his life meaning, and whose heart he was destined to break. More...
“I love, love, LOVE Rodeo Redemption...” – Crystal, CK2S Kwips & Kritiques …full book review Available at Amazon
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Maid to Match
Deeanne Gist Bethany House, 2010 Inspirational romance From the day she arrives at the Biltmore, Tillie Reese is dazzled--by the riches of the Vanderbilts and by Mack Danvers, a mountain man turned footman. When Tillie is enlisted to help tame Mack's rugged behavior by tutoring him in the ways of refined society, the resulting sparks threaten Tillie's efforts to be chosen as Edith Vanderbilt's lady's maid. More...
“It grabbed my attention on the first page and still has not let go of me.” – Rho, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Her Reluctant Bodyguard
Jennette Green Diamond Press, 2010 Inspirational romance Alexa's dream job becomes a threat to her life... When English pop star Colin Radcliffe asks Alexa to write his biography and tour with him in Europe, she is thrilled—until she begins to receive death threats. To her dismay, Colin puts her under the 24/7 protection of his Italian chief bodyguard, Jamison Constanzo—a man with whom she’s clashed from day one. If only she could spend more time with her perfect man, Colin, rather than spending all of her days with this black-hearted thorn in her side! More...
"There are no words. Honestly, there are no words to explain how much I loved this book. This is probably one of the absolute best books I have ever read in my entire life. I just don't know where to begin." -- Rebecca Lynn, The Pen and Muse ...full book review Available at Amazon
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In Harm's Way
(Heroes of Quantico)
Irene Hannon Revell, 2010 Inspirational romance FBI special agent Nick Bradley has seen his share of kooks during his fifteen years with the Bureau. But Rachel Sutton is an enigma. She seems normal when she shows up at the FBI office in St. Louis--until she produces a tattered Raggedy Ann doll she found and tells him she thinks something is wrong because of a strange feeling of terror it gives her when she touches it. Nick dismisses her, only to stumble across a link between the doll and an abducted child... More...
“... the suspense kept the pages turning.” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Texas Roads
Cathy Bryant WordVessel Press, 2010 Inspirational romance City gal Dani Davis just wants to find a place to call home. Miller's Creek, Texas, with its country charm and quirky citizens seems like the perfect place to start over. Perfect, that is, except for the cowboy who gives her a ride into town... Dani secretly finances renovations to downtown Miller's Creek, but malicious rumors force her to choose between keeping her involvement a secret and the home for which she's always longed. More...
“Texas Roads is an incredible read.” – Cherokee, Coffee Time Romance & More …full book review Available at Amazon
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Someone to Trust
Lesa Henderson White Rose Publishing, 2009 Inspirational romance Megan McCormick certainly hadn't left Atlanta for the small mountain town of Laurel Crest looking for love. Far from it. She was running from her past and a broken heart when she was knocked over by the incredibly handsome veterinarian, Lee Grainger. More...
“While the plot and story line are familiar, Henderson creates a masterpiece with her action and dialogue, making Someone To Trust a story that you just can't put down.” – Dana Rongione, Between the Lines …full book review Available at Amazon
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Let Darkness Come
Angela Hunt Mira, 2009 Christian fiction, suspense The murder trial promises to be the most sensational to hit Chicago in years. And attorney Briley Lester knows it could make—or break— her career. The tabloid headlines are screaming that a long-mistreated society wife has killed her abusive husband—the scion of one of the city's wealthiest, most powerful, most dangerous families…. More...
“Angela Hunt has written a very gripping novel, one that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance & More …full book review Publishers Weekly starred review Available at Amazon 
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Love Finds You in Sisters, Oregon
Melody Carlson Summerside Press, 2009 Inspirational/Christian romance Hope Bartolli has avoided Sisters for years—both her hometown of Sisters, Oregon and her two sisters who live there. But when the 32-year-old corporate lawyer returns home to attend her beloved grandmother’s funeral, she’s surprised to learn that she has inherited Nana’s old house, her little dog Andy and an unexpected friendship with Nana’s attorney, Lewis. More...
“I hope Melody Carlson continues to write more like these.” – Danielle, Once Upon a Romance …full book review Available at Amazon
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Finding Stefanie (Noble Legacy Series #3)
Susan May Warren Tyndale House Publishers, 2008 Inspirational/Christian romance Everyone around Stefanie Noble is content, but it seems that her "happily ever after" has passed her by. Then two troubled girls and their older brother, Gideon, show up in town and clearly need help. Could they bring the fulfillment that Stefanie has been searching for? Hollywood hotshot Lincoln Cash has made a life playing the role of an action hero, basking in the laurels of his fame, fortune, and adoring fans. But when he's diagnosed with a debilitating disease, he knows that life will soon be over. More...
2009 RITA Winner for Best Inspirational Romance Available at Amazon
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Forgiven (Sisters of the Heart, Book 3)
Shelley Shepard Gray Avon Inspire, 2009 Inspirational/Christian romance Tragedy strikes—a brother and sister find themselves facing a situation that will shape the rest of their lives. When a fire destroys the Lundys' barn, Winnie is injured trying to get the animals to safety. Confined to a hospital for weeks, out of touch with her loved ones who live too far away to visit by buggy, she must depend on Englisher Samuel Miller to keep her company. Though his family is part of Winnie's tight-knit Amish community, Samuel left years earlier to pursue a university education. More...
“I think this story is the best in the collection.” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Piece de Resistance
Sandra Byrd WaterBrook Press, 2009 Inspirational/Christian romance Having earned her chef’s hat, Lexi Stuart bids au revoir to her glamorous and deliciously satisfying pastry mentorship outside of Paris and returns to her hometown of Seattle, Washington. There, she finds life unexpectedly complicated. She’s put in charge of a high-end catering bakery called Bijoux, which should be her dream job, but there’s a catch: She has to make this lavish bakery into a successful business in just a few, short months… Stir in a complicated relationship with her French beau Philippe and his daughter, Celine, then add a dash of romance with down-to-earth lawyer Dan, and life suddenly contains more ooh la la than Lexi can handle. More...
“Don’t miss Piece De Resistance or any of Ms. Byrd’s other books.” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Who Do I Talk To? (Yada Yada Series)
Neta Jackson Thomas Nelson, 2009 Christian Women’s Fiction When Gabby loses custody of her sons and nearly all of her worldly possessions, she's surprised to discover what she's really made of. Now if she can just get her sons back . . . Gabby Fairbanks's husband locks her out and disappears with her sons, leaving her homeless and stunned. With her frail mother and a mutt named Dandy, Gabby must take refuge at the women's shelter where she works, trying to salvage the shattered pieces of her life. More...
“Who Do I Talk To? is an aptly named book that stresses the importance of talking to God, in good times and bad.” – Laura, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon
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Murder at Eagle Summit
Virginia Smith Steeple Hill, 2009 Inspirational/suspense romance A romantic ski resort seems the perfect place for a wedding. Until a murder on the slopes turns everyone on Eagle Summit into suspects. Liz Carmichael, the bride's cousin, saw a shadowy figure on a chair lift in the middle of the night. But was it the victim or the killer? Liz goes to the policeand finds herself giving the report to her exfiancé, Deputy Tim Richards. More...
Best Book Long and Short Reviews “This author threw in an amazing number of twists and events in this story...” – Gloxinia, Long and Short Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon
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Waiting for Tomorrow
Debbie Alferio AuthorHouse, 2008 Inspirational romance Honesty is the best policy. That's the philosophy Mitch Tarrington has always lived by and the principle upon which he bases his marriage to Dana. He would never think of telling her a lie--until a situation arises in which he knows the truth might destroy the sacred bond they share. Even when the guilt of his deception becomes too much to bear, he chooses to continue believing 'what Dana doesn't know won't hurt her.' He couldn't be more wrong. More...
“With some very realistic conflicts that go from everyday life, to married life, to becoming a first time parent, Ms. Alferio has written the perfect novel to keep you interested.” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance …full book review Available at Amazon
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Paper Roses Amanda Cabot Revell, 2009 Inspirational (Historical) Her future stretched out like the clear blue Texas sky. But a storm is coming. Leaving the past behind in Philadelphia, mail-order bride Sarah Dobbs arrives in San Antonio ready to greet her groom--a man she has never met but whose letters, her paper roses, have won her heart from afar. But there is a problem--Austin Canfield is dead, and Sarah cannot go back East. As Sarah tries to reconcile herself to a future that is drastically changed, Austin's brother Clay wants nothing more than to shake the Texas dust from his boots, but first he must find his brother's killer. And then there's Sarah. More...
"Paper Roses is the first book in the Texas Dreams series, and if Ms. Cabot is the author of all of them, I hope I can have to opportunity to read the others in this series." -- Laura, A Romance Review …full book review |
 
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Almost Home
Carla Rossi The Wild Rose Press, 2008 Inspirational The perfect road trip: 2 strangers, 1 truck, and 1500 miles to fall in love. Detective Justin Hatcher and Cameron McAlister are in a hurry to leave North Carolina-for totally different reasons. He wants to confront his family about a five-year-old betrayal. She wants to escape the remnants of a failed marriage. Thrown together as unlikely and unexpected travel partners, their trip is filled with both dramatic and humorous situations along the road. More
"Almost Home is a wonderful tale full of emotion, heart, and humor that I highly recommend! " -- Lilac, Long and Short Reviews …full review |
 
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The Soul Hunter (Dylan Foster Series #2)
Melanie Wells Multnomah, 2006 Suspense/Thriller A knock at her door. A bloody axe. A murder weapon in her own living room. The elusive white man with the slash on his back is out hunting again, chasing souls. Peter Terry is haunting minds, invading dreams, and wrecking lives. As Dylan Foster searches for answers, she stumbles upon a dark cult of angel worship. Harking back to the days of Noah, it’s now blinding and intoxicating young people, leading them to their deaths. In this battle for souls, everything’s up for grabs, leaving Dylan grasping for strength as the battle rages around her. When at last she discovers the truth, it is far from the truth she expected. More...
"This series of Christian supernatural thrillers is a credit to its genre and I hope it paves the way for more offerings from a talented author." -- Terri, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques ...full review |
 
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Until We Reach Home Lynn Austin Bethany House, 2008 Inspirational "In 1897, the promise of the gold-paved streets of America can heal the broken hearts and lives of orphans Elin, Kirsten and Sofia Carlson, if only they survive the transatlantic trip from Sweden. Family secrets—ranging from the disgrace of suicide to shameful relations—churn like the ocean itself during a two-week crossing, only to haunt the girls after they reach Ellis Island." -- Publishers Weekly More...
"UNTIL WE REACH HOME is an uplifting story that reminds us that although we may suffer rough times and tragedy, God has a plan that will fulfill us." -- Cindy, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques ...full review |
 
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Table For One Georgiana Daniels The Wild Rose Press, 2008 Inspirational Successful stockbroker Lucy Brocklehurst hasn't had a date in four years. In a town where the ratio of single women to men is 7:1, she's determined to wait on God for the perfect mate-as long as it's the hot new youth pastor at her church. Lucy will do anything to get his attention, including volunteering for the youth group. Through a series of misadventures on the teen outings, Lucy finds herself falling in love with a kindhearted chaperone named Edgar Flowers. More...
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| Oceans Apart Karen Kingsbury Avon, 2008 Inspirational Eight years ago, during a stormy weekend on the shores of Hawaii, Connor Evans broke his vows. He's kept his secret, until the woman from Connor's past dies, leaving behind a young son . . . Michele never thought her family was perfect, but they were happy. Now her family is on the brink of destruction. More... "In Oceans Apart, Karen Kingsbury writes one of the most powerful and taut stories I have ever read." -- Gail, Night Owl Romance …full review |
Healing Promises
Amy Wallace Multnomah, 2008 Inspirational, PG When FBI Agent Clint Rollins takes a bullet during a standoff, it might just save his life….Sara Rollins is an oncologist with a mission–beating cancer when she can, easing her patients’ suffering at the very least. Now the life of her tall Texan husband is at stake. She never let the odds steal her hope before, but in this case, the question of God’s healing promises is personal. Can she hold on to the truth she claimed to believe? More... "Words cannot describe what a powerful, passionate book this is." -- Matilda, Coffee Time Romance …full review |
| For Pete's Sake Linda Windsor Avon Inspire, 2008 Inspirational, PG Ellen isn't sure true love exists. That is until she landscapes the estate of the widower next door, Adrian Sinclair. Adrian has it all—at least on the surface. A successful businessman, he's engaged to a beautiful woman and he'll soon have a stepmom for his troubled son, Pete. Yet from the moment Ellen rescues a stranded Adrian on her Harley, his well-ordered world turns upside down. More... "…[T]he pages of FOR PETE'S SAKE make for a top-notch reading escape. This book has more than earned a Perfect 10 award!" --Diana Risso, Romance Reviews Today …full review |
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