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A good book is a good book, no matter when it was written. 

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I have read dozens of books in the last 7 years and reviewed many of them. I'll be adding them to my listing with the newest first soon. 

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This is a list from 2015 and 2016. Many of the titles are HOT-LINKS to the reviews at my blog. Unfortunately, the review site that held the rest of them has been removed, but the books are still stellar and worth listing here! 

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  • Whispers in the Reading Room by Shelley Gray

  • Fear is Louder than Words by Linda Glaz - review blog removed :(

  • Dangerous Tidings by Dana Mentink - review blog removed :(

  • Legitimate Lies by Julie Cosgrove

  • Submerged by Elizabeth Goddard - review blog removed :(

  • Vendetta by Lisa Harris - review blog removed :(

  • Sailing in Style by Dana Mentink

  • Murder at the Courthouse by Ann H. Gabhart - review blog removed :(

  • Undercover Bride by Margaret Brownley - review blog removed :(

  • Backfire by Elizabeth Goddard - review blog removed :(

  • A Baby for Sarah by Carol Voss

  • Motive for Murder by Carol J. Post - review blog removed :(

  • Summer's Love by Stu Summer

  • Sabotaged by Dani Pettrey - review blog removed :(

  • Secret Refuge by Dana Mentink - review blog removed :(

  • The Wishing Season by Denise Hunter

  • Petticoat Detective by Margaret Brownley

  • Untraceable by Elizabeth Goddard - review blog removed :(

  • Deadly Echoes by Nancy Mehl

  • Dubiosity by Christy Barritt - review blog removed :(

  • Shake Down by Jill Elizabeth Nelson - review blog removed :(

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With my work as the senior reviewer on a prominent suspense site in 2014, my reading list grew exponentially. I know I still don't inhale books like some I know, but reading one every two or so weeks really stretched me. Most of the titles are HOT-LINKS to the review on my blog.  Unfortunately, the review site that held the rest of them has been removed, but the books are still stellar and worth listing here! 

 

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During 2013, when my writing amped up along with the needs of my homeschooling, there simply wasn't the same opportunity to read. As a result, I became very picky, choosing books that I thought would delight. I wasn't always right, but I found lessons in each of the books below. Each title is a HOT-LINK.

 

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I was able to read a lot during 2012, mostly for the purpose of analyzing the elements of successful novels. At least I told myself it was homework! Each of the titles below are HOT-LINKS to the review on my blog. 

 

  • Mama B. A Time to Speak by Michelle Stimpson - Such an encouraging and comfortable read - and quick! I love novellas!

  • Submerged by Dani Pettrey - I have a new favorite author! Every movement, every emotion, in this story had me right there, living it along with the characters.

  • Refuge in Crescent Hill by Melanie Dobson - Her writing reminds me so much of my own! This mystery with suspense and romance proved delightful!

  • Peril by Suzanne Hartmann - This book was made with me in mind. Intrigue, danger, and oh yes, a NASCAR champion and a couple of races thrown in for good measure.

  • A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California by Keli Gwyn - Such a delightful historical with real-to-life characters. I couldn't put it down!

  • Nipped in the Bud by Susan Sleeman - A relaxing read. Clever and full of humor, this cozy mystery distracted me perfectly during my summer travel.

  • Wildflowers From Winter: A Novel by Katie Ganshert - Poignant and inspiring. Katie is a Michelangelo with words! Easily one of the best books I've ever read!

  • Hide in Plain Sight by Marta Perry - This is a perfect example of the old fashioned romantic mystery that I love.

  • Cowboy by Staci Stallings - Unique writing style highlights this sweet romance and gives a fresh look to indie books. 

  • Protection for Hire by Camy Tang - Seat gripping. So glad this is the first of the series so I have more to look forward to!

  • Firethorn by Ronie Kendig - Wow! This ranks right up there with A Bride's Portrait! Another amazing book that knocked my socks clean off!

  • A Bride's Portrait of Dodge City, Kansas by Erica Vetsch - A new all-time favorite of mine - awesome characters, lively plot, timeless era, even a lovely mystery! What more could I ask for? An interview - HERE!

  • Always the Baker Never the Bride by Sandra Bricker - A delightful romance with lively characters and lots of Bricker humor!

  • Out of Control by Mary Connealy - Enjoyed the twists and turns of the plotting and after getting to know the characters, this title was perfect!

  • Freezing Point by Elizabeth Goddard - Spent a most satisfying weekend with this book. Clever plotting, fine characters!

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The following are my reviews from 2011 with the oldest reviews at the bottom. Each of the titles is a HOT-LINK to the review on my blog.

 

  • The Doctor's Lady by Jody Hedlund - This amazing book takes second behind Camy Tangs's only because I'm more a mystery-lover than a history-lover. Gripping, moving, challenging. I couldn't put it down! See my interview with Jody HERE!

  • Love Finds You In Golden, New Mexico by Lena Nelson Dooley - A precious romance set in the early days of the railroad and pioneer era of the Southwest.

  • Deadly Intent by Camy Tang - I can't say enough about this exciting mystery. The writing was tight and the characters unique and realistic. Easily my favorite of the summer!

  • The Camera Never Lies by Elizabeth Goddard - This super mystery gets intense quickly and stays intense to the end. A finalist for the ACFW Carol Award for Christian Mystery.

  • Reinventing Leona by Lynne Gentry - Easily one of my favorite reads from this summer even though Contemporary Women's Fiction isn't generally a gender I lean toward. See my interview with Lynne HERE!

  • Shadow of Reality by Donna Fletcher Crow - A light cozy whodunit, the twists and turns in the plot made for a intriguing read and it was perfect for the time when I needed something comfy cozy.

  • The Preacher's Bride by Jody Hedlund - Another inhaled book, once I started I simply could not stop. A satisfying read and the revelation at the end was like the kick of a good hot sauce! :)

  • Deep Trouble by Mary Connealy - My first dip into historicals, this western took me on a trip across country and moved me from feelings of hopelessness, to entrapment, to revelation, to promise.

  • Love Finds You in Snowball, Arkansas by Sandra D. Bricker - I and my daughter both LOVED this book. A great story with a quirky heroine.

  • My Foolish Heart by Susan May Warren kept me riveted for a full weekend. It's inspiring message of hope and healing woven between a cast of deeply layered characters proved an excellent read.

  • Hidden Deception by Leann Harris - The quaint setting and genuine characters made the a most satisfying mystery.

  • Undercover Pursuit by Susan May Warren - This book offers action and intrigue from the first page. In fact, as I previewed the first few pages of several books that I bought at the same time, this one made me keep reading. Its following pages maintained its promise, offering likable characters and an impossible situation to sort through.

  • Deliver Us From Evil by Robin Carroll - This book was edgy, with an intensity that kept me reading until my eyes could stay open.

  • The Mailbox by Mary Beth Whalen - A precious story that reminds of how our God is a God of second chances.

 

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