Posts tagged Contemporary Fiction
★★★★ Crimson Sands by JJ Samie Myles, Task Force SEAR, Book 1 | A Fast-Paced, Thrilling Story of Rescue, Hope and Faith

Military Fiction · Heart-Pounding Action · Faith-Based

Author JJ Samie Myles delivers an edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring an arsenal of lovable, highly-skilled characters and operators on a mission to save lives, before it's too late.

With a riveting storyline under pulse-pounding stakes, a task force is formed. Their first mission? Rescue two people who've been captured smuggling Bibles into a foreign country where the militant factions persecute and murder Christians. A must read for readers who enjoy authors like Hallee Bridgeman and Ronie Kendig.

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★★★★★ Kate Landry Has A Plan by Rebekah Millet, A Contemporary Romance with a Touch of New Orleans’ Southern Flair

Southern Fiction · Contemporary · Romantic Comedy

A Must Read! This adorable, fantastic new release from Rebekah Millet is everything I hoped it would be, and more!

With the spicy flair of a New Orleans setting and hilarious, heartwarming undertones, readers will dive into the story of restaurant owner, Kate Landry. From the witty, clever and hilarious sarcasm to the heartwarming antics of both lovable main and side characters (pets and animals included!), Millet delivers a delightful story that I could not put down!

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★★★★ The Color of Home by Kit Tosello, A Contemporary, Debut Novel of Healing, Loss and Belonging

Women’s Fiction · Contemporary · Romance

A beautiful, heartwarming story of healing, loss and belonging.

Author Kit Tosello captivated me with her debut novel of a young woman who arrives in a small town, unsure and uncertain, but hopeful that she can support her aging aunt and uncle as they prepare to settle their estate. As the story develops and the beautifully-crafted layers unfold, this young woman finds hope, family, purpose and love.

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★★★ Tea With Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn - A Beautiful Contemporary Fiction Novel Of Travel and Friendship

Contemporary · Women’s Fiction · Travel

Two friends can hardly believe when their dream of traveling to Africa together becomes a reality. It's the trip of a lifetime!

Author Robin Jones Gunn expertly delivers a beautiful, layered narrative in this story, revealing it one layer at a time to unfold a sweet story of friendship as two women discover the magnificent wilds of Kenya while contemplating the crossroads their personal lives have recently taken.

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A Mini Book Review of Shaped By The Waves by Christina Suzann Nelson

EMOTIONAL DRAMA

What a powerful story of family, love, grief, loss and motherhood! I dearly loved the story tucked within the pages of Shaped by the Waves.

Christina Suzann Nelson has a beautiful way of softly unfolding her masterfully crafted novels, intertwining multiple characters lives and stories in a way that is profound, deep and extremely relatable.

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All That It Takes By Nicole Deese | A Contemporary Romance Novel

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Witty, Charming and Full of Heart! A Truly Inspirational Novel… All That It Takes is a beautiful love-in-action story. A must read!

Sometimes stepping outside of your comfort zone can be your greatest risk… or your greatest reward. Talented author, Nicole Deese, has again delivered a heart-felt novel that made me cry happy tears! With two well-crafted main characters surrounded by an outstanding cast of heartwarming secondary characters, Deese captivated me as she brought Val and Miles’ story and romance to life through their personal struggles and internal conflict. I dearly loved the depth and heart behind this story and I hope you will, too.

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A Book Review of The Do-Over by Bethany Turner, a romantic comedy

ROMANTIC Comedy

A Brand New RomCom from the Queen of Wit!

Bethany Turner returns with The Do-Over, her newest romantic comedy release. Known for her pop culture references and humor, Bethany Turner writes fantastic inner dialogue in my opinion and that is ultimately what keeps me coming back to her novels.

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A Mini Review of Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson, a contemporary romance novel

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Delightfully clever - wholesome romance, amusing predicaments and a bit of mystery!

Meet Me In the Margins offers book lovers of all kinds an insightful, often humorous, taste of the publishing world and what happens behind the scenes at a publishing house. My book-loving heart found the setting of a small publisher and the unique exchange of secret notes in the margins of a manuscript to build a love story both brilliant and clever.

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Mini Review of The Buy-In by Emma St. Clair, a romantic comedy novel

ROMANTIC COMEDY

The perfect combination of spark and sizzle… The Buy-In was hilarious, heartwarming and thoroughly enjoyable!

Emma St. Clair kept me laughing, quite literally, out loud with her characters’ antics and the witty, dramatic scenes that unfolded in this second-chance-at-love, marriage-of-convenience mashup. With down-to-earth characters who were relatable and adorable, this romcom with small town vibes completely won me over.

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All That Really Matters By Nicole Deese | A Christian Fiction Novel

A TOP 2021 NOVEL

Heartfelt, heartwarming, witty, cute and fun! This profound, poignant, inspirational new novel from popular author, Nicole Deese, is deeply emotional in all the right ways.

When you read a story that makes you sob those over-the-moon-happy tears, you know it’s a good one. Nicole Deese had me laughing, crying and sighing with her newest novel, All That Really Matters. This story touched my heart and overwhelmed me in the most tender way, leaving a beautiful impression on my soul. From her lovable characters to sharing a glimpse into the the desperate needs teenagers face after aging out of foster care, the heart and soul of this novel is simply incredible.

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A Five Star Book Review of The Cul-de-Sac War by Melissa Ferguson | A Romantic Comedy Novel

A Hilarious New Favorite

This book is everything that 2021 needs!

Melissa Ferguson expertly delivers a romantic comedy that is not only hilarious, but filled with heart and Southern charm in her newest release, The Cul-de-Sac War, published by Tyndale House. When the Bree and Chip find themselves battling over turf and losing their property lines to each other, they suddenly find that they may be losing their hearts to each other too. A new favorite of mine, one I’ll be recommending to all my friends as a must-read!

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A Five Star Book Review of The Price of Valor by Susan May Warren, Book 3 in the Global Search and Rescue Series

A Powerful Series End

Heart-pounding adventure, suspense, romance and faith!

Susan May Warren masterfully captivates readers’ attention in the newly released, final story to her Global Search and Rescue series, the Price of Valor. With dynamic characters, a riveting storyline, and a powerful mix of adventure and romance, she wraps up this incredible series with a volcanic like explosion!

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