A suspicious death. A desperate search for truth. With danger hovering, can they uncover the killer's plan?

Three Steps Behind by Dani Pettrey offers danger, romance and intrigue. From an escape from imprisonment to an angry mob, murderer on the loose and trafficking, this suspense-filled release delivers it all— emotional, intriguing and filled with characters I’ve grown to care about. If you enjoy mystery and romantic suspense with strong family dynamics and drama, you’re going to love this one!

He came to protect a witness. She came to teach survival skills. Now they're targets with an enemy who won't let either of them walk away.

Author Lynette Eason delivers another romantic suspense with an interesting plot, unique setting, plenty of danger and enough intensity to keep the pages turning. If you’re looking for a romantic suspense that puts a strong emphasis on high-stakes danger, this is definitely one to add to your list!

A deathbed confession. A decades-old secret. A mountain that holds the answers and danger closing in.

With an intense story line and a plot full of surprising twists and turns, this romantic suspense grabbed me from the moment it began with it’s exciting intrigue, fantastics main characters and surprise ending! It’s the kind of story that hooks you and doesn’t let go and I'd expect nothing less from author Elizabeth Goddard.

Lucy hides behind boundaries. Her mother hides behind busyness. But love and grace have a way of finding us wherever we hide.

The most highlighted story of the year! I loved the characters in this new release from author, Kit Tosello — it is sure to tug on your heartstrings as you follow Lucy, a single mom and her mother on a journey of self-discovery, stepping outside of your comfort zone and saying yes to God’s call. If you love heartwarming stories of full of wit and lovable characters, you’re sure to love this book!

A mysterious package. A name she thought she'd erased. And the one person she never expected to see again.

Amanda Cox once again delivers a powerful, poignant story of self-discovery, letting go and forgiveness using her signature, masterful storytelling style that I have come to know, love and expect when picking up one of her new releases. If you love heartwarming stories of redemption and healing, you’re sure to love this book!

Recently Divorced and Publicly Humiliated - Claire Karadec is Ready to Start Over in a New City. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Lose yourself in a story that's equal parts heartwarming, hopeful, and full of joy. Early readers are loving the witty humor, uplifting journey, and sweet, clean romance that makes Brighter than Before such a life-affirming escape. Learn more and discover a second-chance story about courage, connection, and building a life that feels truly your own.

Two broken hearts. One deadly mission. And just one avalanche dog standing between them and a killer.

Author Susan May Warren packs action and heart-pounding suspense from the rugged wilderness of Alaska into a nonstop adventure between a private investigator who’s lost all her family and a former military, SAR K9 handler where the greatest danger might be opening your heart again. Learn more about this book and series here!

The Do Great Things for God series delivers the story of an incredible woman of faith for young readers.

Elisabeth Elliot, a wife and mother who follows her husband to the jungle to become a missionary to a hard to reach corner of the world. After the death of her husband, she chooses to forgive, live with and continue to witness to the tribe responsible for his death in a display of courageous bravery in answering God’s call on her life. Easy to read, engaging and faith-based. Learn more here!

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On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor by Jaime Jo Wright | A Romantic Suspense Novel

SIMPLY SPELLBINDING

A hauntingly, magnificent story that will thrill, delight and captivate readers! On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor is imaginative, creative and so much more than romantic suspense!

Author Jaime Jo Wright never fails to curate stories that are both eery and romantic at the same time, creating delicious novels to be devoured! As the sinister plot unfolds, Wright envelops her readers in an interconnected, dual-time story of hidden treasure, haunted hallways, abductions, and secret societies. From her dynamic characters to the ethereal essence of mystery and intrigue, Wright keeps her readers captivated and turning the pages as fast as they can… a very entertaining read!

Books + ReviewsMandy | Turquoise AvenueJune 29, 2021Christian Fiction, Book Review, Novel, Romantic Suspense, Bethany House Publishers, Thriller, Suspense, 2021 Reads, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Time Slip, Suggested - Historical Romantic Suspense, Jaime Jo Wright, Top 2021 ReadsComment

The Lady in Residence by Allison Pittman | Book 1 in the Doors to the Past series, where the history of America’s landmarks is met by modern day in an explosion of mystery, intrigue and romance!

A TIME SLIP NOVEL

A fantastic debut novel to the captivating, new Doors of the Past series, where the history of American landmarks is met with modern day stories in an explosion of mystery, faith, and romance!

Author Allison Pittman keeps readers spellbound in an incredible journey to uncover the mysterious haunting of the Menger Hotel in San Antonio, TX, a popular historic landmark. Moving between the story of widow, Hedda Krause, in the early 1900’s, and modern day magician, Dini Blackstone, this story immerses readers in a tale rich in history, romance, passion and intrigue! It is a must-read for readers who enjoy historical fiction and mysteries!

Books + ReviewsMandy | Turquoise AvenueJanuary 29, 2021Christian Fiction, Book Review, Novel, Historical Fiction, Barbour Publishing, Suspense, Mystery, 2021 Reads, Doors of the Past, Time Slip, Suggested - Historical Romantic SuspenseComment

A Release Day Celebration and ★★★★★ Book Review of Veiled in Smoke by Jocelyn Greene, Book One in the Windy City Saga | A Historical Fiction Novel

Historical Fiction

A truly enjoyable, endearing and inspiring story of faith, perseverance, family and overcoming life’s obstacles!

I thoroughly enjoyed author Jocelyn Green’s beautiful retelling of the disastrous, life-changing Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Veiled in Smoke is a tender, heartwarming historic fiction novel so with a touch of mystery and romance!

Books + ReviewsMandy | Turquoise AvenueFebruary 4, 2020Christian Fiction, Book Review, Bethany House Publishers, Novel, Historical Fiction, Romance, 2020 Reads, Suggested - Historical Romantic SuspenseComment

★★★★ Three Steps Behind by Dani Pettrey | An Intriguing, Romantic Suspense from a Best-Selling Author

Romance · Investigative · Suspense

★★★ Twilight Tactics by Lynette Eason | A Thrilling, High-Stakes Romantic Suspense

High-Stakes · Romantic Suspense · Thrilling

★★★★★ When the Silence Breaks by Elizabeth Goddard | A Captivating, Adventurous Romantic Suspense Set in the Pacific Northwest!

★★★★★ In a Word, Yes by Kit Tosello, A Women's Fiction Story of Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone

Contemporary · Women’s Fiction · Romance

★★★★★ Things We Cannot Keep by Amanda Cox, A Contemporary, Women's Fiction Story of Healing and Redemption

Mystery · Women’s Fiction · Romance

★★★★★ Brighter Than Before by Courtney Walsh, A Laugh-Out-Loud RomCom About Starting Over After Divorce

Hilarious · Heartwarming · Romantic

★★★ Chapter One Again by Keelia Clarkson, A Heartfelt Story of Longing, Purpose and Love

Romance · Second Chances · Women’s Fiction

A heartfelt story of longing, belonging and finding one’s purpose along the way.

Author Keelia Clarkson debuts her first novel— a small town, charming, contemporary romance filled with lovable characters, emotional honesty and themes of love, faith, home and second chances. Learn more about this intimate, reflective novel here.

★★★ Bookmarked for Love by Sarah Monzon | A Feel-Good, Bookish Themed Contemporary Romance!

Feel-Good · Romance · Contemporary

Can a jeopardized children's library program spark a partnership that saves their careers but costs them their hearts?

In her charming rom-com style, Sarah Monzon delivers a bookish novel brimming with forced proximity, workplace romance, a curvy and plus-size heroine, the silver fox trope, and middle-age romance. For fans of Pepper Basham, Courtney Walsh, and Becky Wade.

★★★★★ Scent of Hope by Susan May Warren | A Clean, Romantic Suspense K-9 Thriller with Action and Adventure in Alaska (Call of the Wild)

Suspense · Adventure · Romance

For Kids: Elisabeth Elliot, The Brave Girl Who Chose to Love | Children's Biography - Do Great Things for God Series

BIOGRAPHY · CHILDREN · CHRISTIAN

For Girls: Abigail and the Summer Situation | A Chapter Book About Telling Your Friends About Jesus

Girls · Chapter Book · Faith

An Entertaining, Sweet Story About Learning How To Tell Your Friends About Jesus and Sharing Your Faith

What does it look like for kids to share the gospel with their friends? Join 10-year-old Abigail as she discovers God's power to save and learns about showing Christ's love to others in word and deed. Young readers will love this chapter book series with this new release just in time for summer.

★★★★ Over The Edge by Tari Faris and Susan May Warren, A Summer Rangers Series of Adventure Suspense Set in the Grand Canyon

A tech savvy hacker on the run. A park ranger with past regrets. The rugged beauty of the Grand Canyon and a thrilling, race against time!

Authors Susan May Warren and Tari Faris team up to deliver a fast-paced, exciting new release with fantastic characters, daring adventure and edge-of-your-seat suspense in Over the Edge, Book 1 of the Summer Rangers Series, a series you won’t want to miss this summer!

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Romance · Investigative · Suspense

A suspicious death. A desperate search for truth. With danger hovering, can they uncover the killer's plan?

High-Stakes · Romantic Suspense · Thrilling

He came to protect a witness. She came to teach survival skills. Now they're targets with an enemy who won't let either of them walk away.

High-Stakes · Romantic Suspense · Thrilling

A deathbed confession. A decades-old secret. A mountain that holds the answers and danger closing in.

Contemporary · Women’s Fiction · Romance

Lucy hides behind boundaries. Her mother hides behind busyness. But love and grace have a way of finding us wherever we hide.

Mystery · Women’s Fiction · Romance

A mysterious package. A name she thought she'd erased. And the one person she never expected to see again.

Hilarious · Heartwarming · Romantic

Recently Divorced and Publicly Humiliated - Claire Karadec is Ready to Start Over in a New City. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Romance · Second Chances · Women’s Fiction

A heartfelt story of longing, belonging and finding one’s purpose along the way.

Author Keelia Clarkson debuts her first novel— a small town, charming, contemporary romance filled with lovable characters, emotional honesty and themes of love, faith, home and second chances. Learn more about this intimate, reflective novel here.

Feel-Good · Romance · Contemporary

Can a jeopardized children's library program spark a partnership that saves their careers but costs them their hearts?

In her charming rom-com style, Sarah Monzon delivers a bookish novel brimming with forced proximity, workplace romance, a curvy and plus-size heroine, the silver fox trope, and middle-age romance. For fans of Pepper Basham, Courtney Walsh, and Becky Wade.

Suspense · Adventure · Romance

Two broken hearts. One deadly mission. And just one avalanche dog standing between them and a killer.

BIOGRAPHY · CHILDREN · CHRISTIAN

The Do Great Things for God series delivers the story of an incredible woman of faith for young readers.

Girls · Chapter Book · Faith

An Entertaining, Sweet Story About Learning How To Tell Your Friends About Jesus and Sharing Your Faith

What does it look like for kids to share the gospel with their friends? Join 10-year-old Abigail as she discovers God's power to save and learns about showing Christ's love to others in word and deed. Young readers will love this chapter book series with this new release just in time for summer.

Suspense · Adventure · Romance

A tech savvy hacker on the run. A park ranger with past regrets. The rugged beauty of the Grand Canyon and a thrilling, race against time!

Authors Susan May Warren and Tari Faris team up to deliver a fast-paced, exciting new release with fantastic characters, daring adventure and edge-of-your-seat suspense in Over the Edge, Book 1 of the Summer Rangers Series, a series you won’t want to miss this summer!

SIMPLY SPELLBINDING

A hauntingly, magnificent story that will thrill, delight and captivate readers! On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor is imaginative, creative and so much more than romantic suspense!

A TIME SLIP NOVEL

A fantastic debut novel to the captivating, new Doors of the Past series, where the history of American landmarks is met with modern day stories in an explosion of mystery, faith, and romance!

Historical Fiction

A truly enjoyable, endearing and inspiring story of faith, perseverance, family and overcoming life’s obstacles!

I thoroughly enjoyed author Jocelyn Green’s beautiful retelling of the disastrous, life-changing Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Veiled in Smoke is a tender, heartwarming historic fiction novel so with a touch of mystery and romance!

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