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Romantic · Suspense · Riveting
High Stakes Danger and Intrigue Make Perilous Tides a Captivating, Edge of Your Seat Read!
With a unique and captivating plot, strong characters, high-stakes danger and a romance that feels both authentic and compelling, Perilous Tides is highly entertaining, well written, and impossible to put down. A definite recommendation for anyone who loves a perfect blend of mystery, action, and heartfelt romance.
Split Time · Heartfelt · Redemptive
A Novel of Healing, Hope and Restoration Set in the Mountain Community of Bitter End, Tennessee
Amanda Cox has done it again with The Bitter End Birding Society—a beautifully written, emotionally rich, character-driven story that swept me away and captivated my heart! If you’re a reader who loves heartfelt fiction with authentic emotion and redemptive themes, then this one is for you!
ROMANCE · HUMOR · HOPE
First Love, Second Draft by Becca Kinzer is a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud rom-com you don’t want to miss!
This hilarious, entertaining novel features lovable characters, witty banter, and just the right touch of faith. With two sweet love stories, quirky side characters, and charming moments, it’s a feel-good read that’s impossible to put down.
Mystery · Dual Timeline · Suspense
A haunting, twisted tale of greed, complacency, and the power of love.
Using Edgar Allan Poe’s “Annabel Lee” as a catalyst, Wright crafts a dual-timeline novel—set in 1874 and the present day—centered around a mysterious, northern Michigan lighthouse. Her atmospheric writing draws readers in from the very first page, setting the tone for a story that’s both chilling and hopeful, with mellow undertones of intrigue and suspense.
Sweet Romance · Contemporary · Island Charm
Meet Me at the Grand is a heartwarming, small-town romance brimming with charm, lovable characters, and sweet moments that will have you sighing and swooning!
Set on a northern Michigan island, this delightful story by author Lindsay Harrell weaves themes of family, faith, and forgiveness into a light, feel-good weekend read that you are sure to enjoy!
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.
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!
Time Travel · Intrigue · Romance
Caroline holds a deep secret. Living in 1727 and 1927 simultaneously, each night she goes to sleep in one life and wakes up in the other.
Gabrielle Meyer writes some of my favorite romances of all time! This book is exciting, filled with adventure, romance and time travel, as well as heartfelt, heartwarming and truly a joy to read. If you enjoy a good Bonnie and Clyde, Prohibition story along with a hefty dose of Pirates of the Caribbean and a hint of Outlander thrown in, you're going to want to read this book.
Romantic Suspense
Looking for chills and thrills?
Or, a spark of mystery and intrigue?
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Contemporary Fiction
Perhaps, you’re looking for something light, sweet and swoony?
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Historical Fiction
Love stepping back in time?
Try these historical, fiction and dual timeline novels!
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Nonfiction
Motherhood, Parenting, Homeschool and More…
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Rom-com · Austen-Inspired · Contemporary
The Rules of Falling For You is a charming romcom with Jane Austen vibes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a heartwarming romance.
Zoe, a strong, relatable heroine with chronic illness, and Harrison, the perfect gentleman with a sarcastic streak, had fantastic chemistry that kept me hooked. With lovable characters, a fun Regency retreat setting, and a subtle thread of faith, this is a delightful read I highly recommend to fans of Pride and Prejudice and clean contemporary romance.