• Book cover of His Prairie Sweetheart
    Best Christian Romance Books,  Best Historical Romance Books

    His Prairie Sweetheart by Erica Vetsch

    His Prairie Sweetheart

    After a broken engagement, a woman heads west for a new life and falls for the local sheriff in this inspirational historical romance.

    After being jilted at the altar, Southern belle Savannah Cox seeks a fresh start out West and accepts a teaching position in Minnesota. But between her students’ lack of English, the rough surroundings and sheriff Elias Parker’s doubts and distrust, Savannah’s unprepared for both the job and the climate. However, she’s determined to prove she can handle anything her new town throws her way. Elias gives it a week—or less—before the pretty schoolteacher packs her dainty dresses and hightails it back home. But no matter how many mishaps he has to rescue her from, Savannah doesn’t give up. Yet the real test is to come—a brutal blizzard that could finally drive her away, taking his heart with her
    The author on the genre she prefers to write:

    “I currently write Regency Era fiction. I’ve always been a lover of history, and I’ve written everything from 1810’s England up through World War I home front America. My current interest in Regency fiction came about through reading several novels set during that time, and I’m also wanting to really sink my teeth into new and exciting research.”

    Erica Vetsch

     

     

  • Book cover of Moose Be Love
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    Moose Be Love by Jacqueline Winters

    Moose Be Love book cover

    A fun cast of characters, a quirky small town Alaskan setting, the town’s favorite moose, and a swoony-romance with all the feels.

    When I travel to the small town of Sunset Ridge for the reading of my great aunt’s will, I have no idea that my sisters and I are about to inherit a lodge. Or that my rugged Alaskan neighbor is the caretaker I’ll be spending all my time with. Falling for Ford Harris would be unwise. I’m supposed to get the lodge listed for sale and leave. Not to mention that he hasn’t dated anyone since his wife died four years ago. The little sister he’s super protective over let it slip that he swore off ever falling in love again. But he’s cooking me dinner, showing me around town, and saving me from getting trampled by the town’s favorite moose. Don’t even get me started on the way my brain short circuits when I catch him shirtless and towel-drying his hair. The truth is? I’m falling hard, and I wish I didn’t have to leave.
    A 5-star review of the novel:

    “Very nice first book in a series. The characters are small town folks who make you wish you could be their neighbors. No violence and no malicious schemes — just day-to-day life and just what I needed in this often unpleasant world. Looking forward to reading more of this series.”

    JGH

     

     

  • Book cover of One True Love
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    One True Love by Lori Copeland

    One True Love book cover

    A heart-lifting story of love, faith, and courage with an eventful and unforgettable adventure of the heart and spirit.

    Copper is overjoyed that her friends Willow and Audrey found love and fulfillment after the war. The only remaining spinster, Copper vows to pour herself into her new teaching job. But tragedy strikes during her very first week. The schoolhouse catches fire and Copper suffers a serious injury while ushering her students to safety. Suddenly she’s on a wagon train bound for Colorado to see the only doctor who can help her walk again. Ever since the wagon train pulled into town, Copper butted heads with wagon master Josh Redlin–and now she must depend on him for her very life. But as Copper is forced to count on others for life’s basic needs, she starts to surrender…and let her guard down around the one man whom she’s despised for so long. Could it be that the very person that drives her crazy is the one she truly needs?
    How faith impacts the author’s storytelling:

    “A storyteller must write for the heart, and I write from my heart. My purpose is to help shape young women’s lives—to tell stories of God’s love and forgiveness in a way that encourages women to make wise choices in life, regardless of what others are doing.”

    Lori Copeland

     

     

  • Book cover of Rise Up to Love
    Best Clean and Wholesome Romance,  Best Contemporary Romance Novels

    Rise Up to Love by Jill Haymaker

    Rise Up to Love book cover

    What if the past catches up with you just when you’re starting a new life?

    Lorelei Grant, recently widowed, can’t believe that her best friend Charlotte wants to leave their hometown in Kansas and move to Aspen Ridge, a tiny, mountain town in Colorado and buy a gift shop. Is she crazy? Despite her hesitation, Charlotte wears her down, and they make the move. Remington Hunt has always been a loner, content to live out his life in the mountains with his dog, Grizwold. That is until two ladies buy the gift shop next to his own gun shop. There’s just something about the redhead that has him reconsidering his hermit lifestyle. Just when these two unlikely people start to put aside their differences and develop romantic feelings for each other, a past that Lorelei isn’t proud of catches up with her. People she’d put behind her from over thirty years ago, suddenly become real and threaten everything she’s started to build. Can Lori overcome past mistakes and find a way to not only love, but also forgiveness? Sometimes the person who is the hardest to forgive is yourself.
    The author on writing seasoned romances:

    “As a reader I have been discouraged by the lack of good romance novels about people older than 20 or 30. I wanted to show that even people on their 60’s can be romantic and have a great love story to tell. “

    Jill Haymaker

     

     

  • Book cover of Seal's Target
    Best Romantic Suspense Books

    SEAL’s Target by Makenna Jameison

    SEAL's Target book cover

    Surviving her plane’s hijacking was only the beginning…

    Navy SEAL Wyatt “Wildcard” Miller hasn’t forgotten the beautiful blonde he rescued in Manila. Singled out by terrorists, she endured the unthinkable. The last place Wyatt expects to see her is on the shores of Oahu. The instant spark they both felt is still there, but he senses she’s hiding something. Travel blogger Callie Spencer saw more than she should have when terrorists took control of her flight. Traumatized, she flees to Hawaii, hoping the tropical island will soothe her frayed nerves, but her world jolts back to life when she runs into Wyatt. Callie starts to remember bits and pieces of her ordeal—a face, a new terror plot. The man haunting Callie’s nightmares knows who she is—and he’ll track her down at all costs. Can Wyatt keep her safe a second time and also make her his?
    A 5-star review of the novel:

    “Great characters, excellent storyline, great writing. Definitely keeps you engaged. I really enjoyed this one. Will definitely finish the series. Enjoy!!”

    Deb — Amazon