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Sorry I didn't get mine in this month. Will try to have one ready for next month.0
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I started my new month a few days early, so here is December
12.2021 - 72
MVP - Christmas theme - CHRISTMAS HIDEOUT by Susan Sleeman
Avid pizza challenge - Festive Reader - read a book with a Christmas theme or premise - CHRISTMAS CAR KERFUFFLE by Jessie Gussman
Ebooks
ONLY YOU (aka Seaside Blessings) by Irene Hannon (Starfish Bay Book #3) KU 4.5*
CHRISTMAS CAR KERFUFFLE by Jessie Gussman (Christmas) 4.5* Avid festive reader
LEGACY OF LIES by Christy Barritt (Fog Lake series) KU 5*
MARRIED FOR GOOD by Carol Moncado (Tiaras & True Love #4) KU
INCRIMINATING EVIDENCE by Rachel Dylan (LI susp) Libby 4.5*
CHRISTMAS HIDEOUT by Susan Sleeman (LI susp) KU 4* MFP Christmas theme
OWEN by Dale Mayer (Hathaway House) libby 4*
THE INN AT WALKER BEACH by Lindsay Harrel (The Barefoot Sisterhood, #1) cloud 5*
SUNSWEPT by Carla Laureano (romance) 4.5*
YOU AND ME by Becky Wade (A Misty River Romance Christmas Novella) KU 4.5*
CHILD OF GRACE by Irene Hannon (romance) KU 4*
VANISHED IN THE MOUNTAINS by Tanya Stowe (LI susp) KU 4*
UPON A MIDNIGHT SNOW by Tari Faris (Christmas) KU 4*
A VERY COWBOY CHRISTMAS by Liz Isaacson (A Three Rivers Holiday Novel) KU 4*
ROYALLY (RE)ARRANGED by Emma St. Clair (rom com) KU - clean, not Christian 4*
SHOW ME A REUNION by Alexa Verde (Cowboy Crossings) KU 4.5*
FATAL IDENTITY by Jodie Bailey (LI Susp) KU 4.5*
HUNTED FOR CHRISTMAS by Jill Elizabeth Nelson (LI Susp) KU 4*
DIVINE REGRETS by Hope Callaghan (cozy) KU 4*
PIECES OF FOREVER by Valerie Bodden (River Falls #1) - KU 4.5*
PICTURE PERFECT MURDER by Rachel Dylan (suspense) KU 4.5*
UNDER SURVEILLANCE by Jodie Bailey (LI Susp) KU 4.5*
FUGITIVE CHASE by Jenna Night (Rock Solid Bounty Hunters #1 LIS) KU 4*
CHRISTMAS WITNESS PURSUIT by Lisa Harris (LI susp) - KU
CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING SECRETS by Lynette Eason (LI susp) KU 4.5*
CHRISTMAS UNDER FIRE by Michelle Karl (LI susp) KU 4*
CHRISTMAS WITNESS PROTECTION by Maggie K. Black (Protected Identities #1 LIS) KU
Heroes of Freedom Ridge
GUARDED BY THE HERO by Mandi Blake (Heroes of Freedom Ridge #7) KU 4*
TRUSTING THE HERO by Hannah Jo Abbott (Heroes of Freedom Ridge #8) 4*
BELIEVING THE HERO by Tara Grace Ericson (Heroes of Freedom Ridge #9) KU
PERSUADED BY THE HERO by Elle E Kay (Heroes of Freedom Ridge #11) KU 4.5*
ROMANCED BY THE HERO by Liwen Y Ho (Heroes of Freedom Ridge #12) KU 4.5
Holiday Mountain Rescue - KU
HIGH SPEED HOLIDAY by Katy Lee (LI susp) 4.5*
CHRISTMAS UNDERCOVER by Hope White (LI susp)
Independence Islands
FOOTPRINTS ON HER HEART by Tabitha Bouldin (Independence Islands #17) KU 4*
RECLAIMING HOPE by Carolyn Miller (Independence Islands #18) KU 4*
Sweet Haven Farm: - This series has a bit more steam than her normal series.
HARVEST MOON HOMECOMING (Sweet Haven #1) by Jessie Gussman -4*
BETTER TOGETHER Better by Jessie Gussman (Sweet Haven Farm #2) - KU 4*
JUST RIGHT by Jessie Gussman (Sweet Haven Farm #3-Christmas) - KU 4*
ANYTHING FOR YOU by Jessie Gussman (Sweet Haven Farm #4) KU 4*
The Rocky Mountain Heiress Collection: libby 12/20
THE CONFIDENTIAL LIFE OF EUGENIA COOPER by Kathleen Y’Barbo (historical) 4.5*
ANNA FINCH AND THE HIRED GUN by Kathleen Y’Barbo (historical) 3.5*
THE INCONVENIENT MARRIAGE OF CHARLOTTE BECK by Kathleen Y’Barbo (historical) 4.5*
Audiobooks
CHRISTMAS IN EVERGREEN by Nancy Naigle (Hallmark) - hoopla 4.5*
AN UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS by Ginny Baird (Hallmark) - hoopla 4.5*
RIGHT HERE WAITING by Susan May Warren & Michelle Sass Aleckson (Deep Haven) Axis 5*
THROUGH THE AUTUMN AIR by Kelly Irvin (Amish) hoopla 4*
WRAPPED UP IN CHRISTMAS by Janice Lynn (Hallmark) hoopla 4*
SAVING MRS. ROOSEVELT by Candice Sue Patterson (WW2) hoopla 5*
ALL IS BRIGHT by Colleen Coble (Christmas) cloud 4.5*
MARRIAGE CAN BE MISCHIEF by Amanda Flowers (Amish) cloud 4*
AN AMISH SURPRISE by Shelley Shepard Gray (Amish) Libby 4*
ELINOR by Shannon McNear (historical) hoopla 3.5*
CHRISTMAS SECRETS AT VILLA LIMONCELLO by Daisy James (secular) hoopla 3*
BLOOD FROM A STONE by David James Warren (time travel) hoopla 5*
RE-GIFTING CHRISTMAS by M T Knights (Christmas) hoopla 3.5*
THE BLACK CLOISTER by Melanie Dobson (mystery/cults) hoopla 4.5*
PROPOSING MISCHIEF by Regina Jennings (historical) Libby 5*
DEADLY CONNECTION by Kathy Harris (suspense) hoopla 4.5*
TWELVE DATES OF CHRISTMAS by M T Knights (Christmas) hoopla 4.5*
An Amish Quilting Bee - Libby
PATCHWORK PROMISES by Amy Clipston (Amish) 4*
A COMMON THREAD by Kathleen Fuller (Amish) 4*
STITCHED TOGETHER by Shelley Shepard Gray (Amish) 4*
Cowboy Fairytales:
THE TOAD PRINCE by Lacy Williams (Cowboy royalty) hoopla 3.5*
THE BEASTLY PRINCESS by Lacy Williams (Cowboy royalty) hoopla 3.5*
THE LOST PRINCESS by Lacy Williams (Cowboy royalty) hoopla 3.5*
Brides of the West
FAITH by Lori Copeland (historical) hoopla 4.5*
JUNE by Lori Copeland (historical) hoopla 4.5*
HOPE by Lori Copeland (historical) hoopla 4*
GLORY by Lori Copeland (historical) hoopla 4.5*
RUTH by Lori Copeland (historical) hoopla 4.5*
PATIENCE by Lori Copeland (historical) hoopla 4.5*
DNF
PUPPY CHRISTMAS by Lucy Gilmore (SECULAR!) Way too secular!
A Christmas Code by by Jacki Delecki
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1.2022 - 119 novels and novellas
Ebooks
BODYGUARD FOR CHRISTMAS Carol J. Post (LI susp) 4.5*- Child on cover #2
CRIME STRIKES A CHORD by Christy Barritt (susp) KU 4* With a musician #47
DYING FOR LOVE by Cara Putman (Hidden Justice series) 4.5* novella/series #36
WHISPERS OF HOPE by Juliette Duncan (Potters House) KU January list/ #51 disability
A SILKEN THREAD by Kim Vogel Sawyer (historical) libby 4.5* - pink cover #4 / Georgia
FALSE PROPHET by Rachel Dylan (legal/spiritual warfare) Cloud 4.5* - Illinois
THE THEORY OF HAPPILY EVER AFTER by Kristin Billerbeck (recommended Colleen Coble #11 Challenge) Libby 4*
ALASKAN CHRISTMAS COLD CASE by Sarah Varland (LI susp) KU 4* birth month #9 / Alaska
GRAVE CHRISTMAS SECRETS by Sharee Stover (LI Susp) KU 4* - moon #73 / Nebraska
RESCUE AGENT FOR MARGO by Jenna Brandt (Wild Animal Protection Agency #5) KU 4* photographer #55
THE SHEPHERD’S BRIDE by Patricia Davids (Amish) libby 4* tree on cover #3- Indiana
HIS THIRD TRY by Liz Isaacson (Ivory Peaks Romance #3) KU 4*- Pen Name #18 / Colorado
THREAT OF EXPOSURE by Lynette Eason (rom. susp) libby 4* - AVID January
RETURN TO HOPE by Kristian Libel (romance) KU 4* - teacher / Oklahoma
TAKEMA AND THE FENNEC FOX (children) by Angela Castillo - have (illustrated for challenge) #61
TREACHEROUS MOUNTAIN INVESTIGATION by Stephanie M. Gammon (LI Susp) KU 4.5* -place I have been #38
CHRISTMAS PROTECTION DETAIL by Terri Reed (LI susp) KU 4*- last initial #54
WYOMING MOUNTAIN ESCAPE by Laura Scott (LI Susp) KU 4*- Mountain #5 - Wyoming
WHEN IT STORMS by Lisa Prysock (Billionaires & Debutantes #10) KU 4.5* royalty #67
ENDURING LOVE by Toni Shiloh (romance) 4.5* POC #37 / Virginia
HIGHWIRE HEARTBREAK by Anna Schmidt (time slip) scribd 5* - #10 / Florida
WORDS by Ginny L. Yttrup (women’s fiction #69) 5+* (or could be tearjerker #70)
REDEEMING GRACE by Emma Miller (Amish) libby 1/27/22 - Delaware
THE GIRL WHO COULD SEE by Kara Swanson (dystopian) KU 4* #48
HEART'S DELIGHT Potter's House #3/16) by Dora Hiers KU 4* - over 50
I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL by Tamie Dearen (rom com) KU - with verb #1
THE SILVER SHADOW by Liz Tolsma (True Colors Crime) libby 5*- based on true #31
HOSTAGE PURSUIT by Jenna Night (LI susp) KU 4*
HEARTLAND GIVING by Jessie Gussman (Christmas) KU 4* feel good #52 / Iowa
MISTLETOE CONTRACT by Jennifer Chastain (STEM) KU 4* #72
TEAPOTS AND TIARAS by Autumn Macarthur (romance) - #50 redhead
EARLY BIRDS by Janetta Fudge-Messmer (Early Bird series Book 1) 5* re-read a favorite #22
BETRAYED HEARTS by Susan Anne Mason (Rainbow Falls) KU - rainbow #58
SHACKLES by Dianne J. Wilson (Sunshine Coast #1) 4*- scary #42
TANYA'S HOPE by Ashley Winter (Love in South Africa #3) KU 5* Adult topics- Africa #30
HOLLOW PLACES by Michelle Massaro (wms fict) KU 5* - new author #60
MORE THAN FRIENDS by Autumn Macarthur (romance) 4*- #75 European author
LAST HOUR TILL SUNRISE by Lisa Phiilips (Chevalier #2) KU Enemies to lovers #65
THE SECRET BRIDE by JM Downey (romance) have 3.5*- politics #71
NICOLE by Sarah Monzon (romcom) KU one word title #74
CHASING AMANDA by Robin Patchen 4*- Rhode Island
TIDES OF HOPE by Irene Hannon (romance) Libby 4.5* -Massachusetts
TRUSTING THE COWBOY by Carolyn Aarsen (LI) libby 4* Montana
LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART (The Cooper Family Book 1) by Anne Perreault - Connecticut
SHADOWED BY GRACE by Cara Putman (WW2- Italy) libby 5*
TOGETHER FOR A NEVADA WHITE CHRISTMAS by Kat Lynne (MOB) KU 3*
DREAMS IN DEADWOOD by Kari Trumbo (Seven Brides of South Dakota #1) 4*
POTLUCK AND PANDEMONIUM (A Sweetwater Springs Southern Mystery #1) by S.C. Merritt (cozy) 4*- Alabama
THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE by Evangeline Kelly (California Elite) KU 4.5*
THE PROMISE by Susan Lantz Simpson (Amish) KU 4*- Maryland
SOLDIER’S CHRISTMAS SECRETS by Laura Scott (LI susp) cloud 4* - Wisconsin
ALONG CAME LOVE by Carrie Turansky (Vermont Blessings #1) KU 4.5*
TRUE (Tanner Creek Ranch #1) by Everlee Whitman -KU - Michigan
LAKEHOUSE SECRETS by Sage Parker (Sisters of Snow Pines #2) KU - N.H. - slang
GOING UP SOUTH by Janet Ferguson - 4.5* Mississippi
THE PRIORITY UNIT by Susan Page Davis (suspense) have Maine
Cape May Christmas
THE CHRISTMAS RETREAT #1 by Grace Meyers (Christmas) KU 3* no end #28 amazon best-seller (#66)
THE CHRISTMAS RETREAT #2 by Grace Meyers (Cape May) KU 3* - New Jersey
Vacation Sweethearts: KU
SMILE FOR ME by Jan Thompson (romance) KU 4* beach read #53
REACH FOR ME by Jan Thompson (rom susp) KU 3*- Tennessee
WAIT FOR ME by Jan Thompson (rom susp) KU 4*
Heroes of Eastbrooke
SAFE IN HIS ARMS by Juliette Duncan (suspense) KU 4* part of series #32
UNDER HIS WATCH by Juliette Duncan (suspense) KU 4* - under 250 pgs #27
WITHIN HIS SIGHT by Juliette Duncan (suspense) KU - #44 indie author
Appalachian Blessings:
APPALACHIAN SERENADE by Sarah Loudin Thomas (historical) debut #14 / West Virginia
MIRACLE IN A DRY SEASON by Sarah Loudin Thomas (historical) Libby 5* fruit or veggies #63
The Men of Lancaster County
THE AMISH GROOM by Mindy Starns Clark & Susan Meissner (Amish) libby 4.5* first person POV #15 / California
THE AMISH BLACKSMITH by Mindy Starns Clark & Susan Meissner (Amish) libby 4.5* multiple authors #17
Save the Date anthology (romance)
JANUARY HOPE by Kari Trumbo 4*- Texas
A VALENTINE FOR VERONICA by Lisa Prysock 4* - Kentucky
I TAKE YOU by Marion Ueckermann 4*- no longer writing
ADORING APRIL by Chautona Havig 4* - Ohio
A CHANGE OF A DRESS by Hallee Bridgeman 4*- favorite season
TIME FOR ME by Jan Thompson 4*- South Carolina
THE WEDDING DRESS by T. K. Chapin 4* - Washington- Male author #16
THE WEDDING KIMONO by Camy Tang 4*- Hawaii
ONE VOW FOR SEPTEMBER by Liwen Ho 4*
BRAVER WITH YOU by Jaycee Weaver - 4*New Mexico
GRATEFUL FOR YOU by Dori Harrell 4*
COUNTDOWN TO HER COWBOY’S CHRISTMAS WEDDING by Shoshanna Gabriel 4*
Amish Midwives - libby 1/14
BUNDLES OF BLESSING by Amy Clipston 4*
A MIDWIFE FOR SUSIE by Shelley Shepard Gray 4*
CHRISTMAS CRADLES by Kelly Long - Pennsylvania / favorite holiday #7
Audio:
THE CHRISTMAS BASKET by Debbie Macomber (romance) hoopla 4.5*- language -Feud #64
IF YOU LOVE ME by Ciara Knight (romance) hoopla 4* - featuring coffee shop or cafe #46
THE PEACEMAKER by Lori Copeland (historical) - on list for a long time #25 & Missouri
FINDING LOVE IN TOMBSTONE, ARIZONA by Miralee Farrell (historical) hoopla 4* - Arizona
LOVE LETTERS by Debbie Macomber (romance) hoopla 4.5* - set in an inn #59
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS by Stephen Mitchell (Christmas story)- cloud 3.5* - multiple POV #26
LIGHTS OUT by Natalie Walters (suspense) cloud 4.5* - building on cover #8
A DANCE IN DONEGAL by Jennifer Diebel (historical) libby 4* includes dance #56
THE WEIGHT OF MEMORY by Shawn Smucker (speculative) hoopla 3*- comfort zone #24
EVERY LITTLE THING ABOUT YOU by Lori Wick (historical) hoopla 4*- historical #49
HIDDEN PLACES by Lynn Austin (historical) libby 1/21/22- made into movie #20
A STRANGER’S GAME by Colleen Coble (suspense) libby1/24/22 - ocean element #45 - could be STEM as well
HEART OF STONE by David James Warren (time travel susp) scribd 5* Multiple Award Winning Author #19
SUNRISE by Susan May Warren (Alaska) libby 4.5* 2022 release #13 no ending
THE LINES BETWEEN US by Amy Lynn Green (WW2) scribd 4.5* #34 / Oregon
MUCH ADO ABOUT A LATTE by Kathleen Fuller (romance) Libby 4*- Arkansas
ONE PERFECT DAY by Jennifer Youngblood (romance) YouTube 4* (slang) with number in title / Utah
LIZZY & JANE by Katherine Reay (Wms fic) hoopla 5* - favorite colors #57
A TEXAS SKY by Lori Wick (historical) hoopla 4.5* cover #21
THE TWELVE HOLIDATES by Emma St. Clair (rom com) 3.5* laugh #23
SMALL TOWN GIRL by Ann Gabhart (historical) Scribd 5* - over 400
THE DRIFTER by Lori Copeland (historical) hoopla 4.5*- tearjerker #70 / Kansas
THE FOOTBALL GROOM by Taylor Hart (romance) YouTube 4* - football #43
NETWORK OF DECEIT by Tom Threadgill (suspense) scribd 5* little to no romance #12
THE LITTLE PRINCE by Antoine De St.-Exupery (Fantasy) hoopla - #35
TO TREASURE AN HEIRESS by Roseanna M White (historical) libby 4*
SEARCH AND DEFEND by Heather Woodhaven (LI susp) hoopla - Idaho
A HEART ADRIFT by Laura Frantz (historical) cloud 4*
EVER CONSTANT by Tracie Peterson & Kimberley Woodhouse (historical) libby 4.5*
TO DISGUISE THE TRUTH by Jen Turano (historical) hoopla 5*
LIFE FLIGHT by Lynette Eason (suspense) hoopla 5* - N Carolina
FOLLOWING THE TRAIL by Lynette Eason (LI Susp) hoopla 4.5*
American Royalty
MY DEAR MISS DUPRE by Grace Hitchcock (historical) Libby 4* fortune #62 / New York
HER DARLING MR. DAY by Grace Hitchcock (#2 in series) libby 4* No “the” #33 - Louisiana
Looking for a Hero
MARRIAGE WANTED by Debbie Macomber (romance 1993) hoopla 4* before 2000 #28
MY HERO by Debbie Macomber (secular romance) hoopla 4*
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JANUARY 2022
Fantasy:
RECORDER by Cathy McCrumb – fantasy - 5
THE MASKED FAE by Shari Tapscott – fantasy – 4
SEEDS OF GLORY AND RUIN by Melanie Cellier – fantasy – 5
SONG OF THE MOUNTAIN by Michelle Isenhoff – fantasy – 3.5
PRETENSE by Tara Grayce – fanatasy – 5
OF FIRE AND ASHE by Gillian Bronte Adams – fantasy – 5
STEALTH INSURGENCE by Vikki Kestell – sci-fi – DNF, just couldn't get into it
Suspense:
THE BABY'S DEFENDER by Jill Elizabeth Nelson – susp rom – 5
Started and stopped several others.
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2/2022 - 103
Ebook:
WAYWARD HEARTS by Susan Anne Mason -KU 4.5* -
EVERY STORM by Lori Wick (family drama) libby 4.5*
FREED BY HIS LOVE by Juliette Duncan (Heroes of Eastbrooke suspense) KU 4* FEBRUARY challenge, MFP
TRUTH IS A WHISPER by Mandi Blake (Wolf Creek Ranch #1) KU 4*
FIRST CHRISTMAS ON HUCKLEBERRY HILL by Jennifer Beckstrand (Amish) libby 4.5*
SECRETS OF SHAME by Christy Barritt (Fog Lake/susp) KU 4.5*
HEARTLAND HOLIDAYS by Jessie Gussman (A Heartland Cowboy Christmas #6) KU 4.5*
TEX by Liz Isaacson (Coral Canyon Cowboys) - KU 4*
SHADOWS AT SWANFORD ABBEY by Julie Klassen (historical) libby 4.5*
TARGET FOR TERROR by Laura Scott (international thriller) Avid readers challenge
THE HOMECOMING by Juliette Duncan (Potter’s House 1/1) KU 4*
FINDING A MEMORY by Chautona Havig (Independence Islands #19) KU 4*
KISS ME LIKE YOU MEAN IT, COWBOY by Valerie Comer (romance) KU 4.5*
WILDERNESS SABOTAGE by Heather Woodhaven (LI susp) KU 4*
DEADLY RIVER PURSUIT by Heather Woodhaven (LI susp) KU 3.5*
THE SECRET SEVEN by Lucy McConnell & Ellie Thornton (rom com) 3.5*
COLLISION OF WILLS by Evangeline Kelly (romance) 4.5*
PROMISE OF PEACE by Juliette Duncan (Potter’s House 3/18) KU 4.5*
HEARTLAND STARS by Jessie Gussman (romance) KU 4.5*
SAWYER'S SECRET by Laura Scott (rom susp) Libby 4*
IN PURSUIT OF A PRINCESS by Lenora Worth (LI susp) libby 3.5*
THE LADY OF GALWAY MANOR by Jennifer Deibel (historical) cloud library 4*
GRACE IN THE FLAMES by Michelle Massaro (wms fiction) KU 5*
Whispers In Wyoming
MARRY ME KATIE by Lisa Prysock (Whispers In Wyoming #5) 4*
A FORGETFUL HEART by Rachel Skatvold (Whispers In Wyoming #6) 4*
MERCY’S LIGHT by Danni Roan (Whispers In Wyoming #7) 4*
NO PLACE LIKE HOME by Lisa Prysock (Whispers In Wyoming #8) 4*
MELODIES OF THE HEART by Rachel Skatvold (Whispers In Wyoming #9) KU 4.5*
An Idaho Christmas: Past and Present -KU
A CHRISTMAS ANGEL by Robin Lee Hatcher (historical) 4*
A CLOUD MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS by Robin Lee Hatcher (contemporary) 4*
You Are On The Air
DIAL B FOR BABY by Marlene Bierworth (romance) KU 4*
DIAL M FOR MY HEART RADIO by Tina Dee (romance) KU 4*
DIAL E FOR ENDEARMENT by Heidi Gray McGill (You Are On The Air #4) 4*
Dangerous Pursuits
THE LAST DAY by Lisa Harris 4*
STEPPING FROM THE SHADOWS by Cara Putman 4*
THE WINTER PEARL by Lenora Worth 4*
PROTECTING THE HEIRESS by Terri Reed 4*
A TIME TO HUNT by Cynthia Hickey 3.5*
A DARK ROAD by Dana Mentink 4*
DEADLY HEIGHTS by Ronie Kendig 4*
DEADLY CATALYST by Sharee Stover 4*
NEVER THINK TWICE by Loree Lough 4*
A DARK SILENCE by Dana R. Lynn 4*
COURAGE ON THE RUN by J. Carol Nemeth 3.5*
SLEEP DEPRIVED by Therese Heckenkamp 4*
DON’T LOOK DOWN by Gina Holder 4*
CONSECRATED SACRIFICE by Mary Alford 4*
AMISH JUSTICE by Ann Malley 4*
AUDIO
REFUGE ON CRESCENT HILL by Melanie Dobson (mystery) hoopla 5*
THE WINTER ROSE by Melanie Dobson (split time) hoopla 5*
COWBOY RANCH by Jenna Hendricks (romance) hoopla 4.5*
MRS WITHERSPOON GOES TO WAR by Mary Davis (WW2) hoopla 5+*
FINDER OF FORGOTTEN THINGS by Sarah Loudin Thomas (historical) cloud 4.5*
UNTIL LEAVES FALL IN PARIS by Sarah Sundin (WW2) libby 5*
TWISTERS AND TEXTBOOKS by Lindzee Armstrong (romance) YouTube 4*
FIRST LOVE SECOND CHOICE by Lindzee Armstrong (romance) YouTube 4*
TOGETHER FOR GOOD by Melanie Dobson (family drama) hoopla 5*
IN SEARCH OF A PRINCE by Toni Shiloh (royalty) Scribd 5++* totally amazing narrator.
CERTAIN THREAT by Kimberly Rose Johnson (suspense) hoopla 4.5*
WHEN THE LAST ROSE BLOOMS by Ashley Clark (split-time) scribd 4.5*
FOUNDATION OF LOVE by Amy Clipston (Amish) libby 4*
DRAWN BY THE CURRENT by Jocelyn Green (historical) scribd 5*
THE ISLAND HOUSE by Elana Johnson -YouTube 4*
CATCHING KATIE by Robin Lee Hatcher (historical) hoopla 4.5*
THE BRONTE PLOT by Katherine Reay (romance) hoopla 4*
TWILIGHT AT MOORINGTON CROSS by Abigail Wilson (historical) libby 3.5*
REMEMBER ME by Sharon Garlough Brown (wms fict) hoopla 5* These books have some slang, but spiritual depth.
LOVE COMES HOME by Ann Gabhart (post WW2) scribd 4*
NEVER LEAVE ME by Jody Hedlund (time travel) Libby 5*
RETURN OF THE SONG by Phyllis Clark Nichols (music) hoopla 4.5*
Amish Turns of Time
WONDERFUL LONESOME by Olivia Newport (Amish - historical) hoopla 4*
MEEK AND MILD by Olivia Newport (Amish - historical) hoopla 4.5*
Cowboy Fairytales:
STEALING SARAH by Lacy Williams (romance) hoopla 4*
KEEPING KAYLA by Lacy Williams (romance) hoopla 4*
Romeo Family
ONE WAY HOME by Jennifer Youngblood (romance) YouTube 4*
ONE LITTLE SWITCH by Jennifer Youngblood (romance) YouTube 4*
ONE TINY LIE by Jennifer Youngblood (romance) YouTube 4*
ONE BIG MISTAKE by Jennifer Youngblood (romance) YouTube 4*
ONE SOUTHERN COWBOY by Jennifer Youngblood (romance) YouTube 4*
Valentine's Day Collection - Clean Secular - KU - all had some slang
A BRUSH WITH THE LAW by Janette Rallison 3.5*
EVERY OCCASION by Heather B. Moore 3.5*
HOLD YOUR BREATH by Jenny Proctor 3.5*
THE ULTIMATE BACHELOR CHALLENGE by Annette Lyon 3.5*
DEAL BREAKERS by Heather Tullis 3.5*
HEY, HELEN! by Sarah M. Eden 3.5*
Hope Eternal Ranch Romance:
HOPEFUL COWBOY by Elana Johnson (romance) youtube 4.5*
OVERPROTECTIVE COWBOY by Elana Johnson (romance) youtube 4.5*
RUGGED COWBOY by Elana Johnson (romance) youtube 4.5*
CHRISTMAS COWBOY by Elana Johnson (romance) youtube 4.5*
WISHFUL COWBOY by Elana Johnson (romance) youtube 4.5*
RISKY COWBOY by Elana Johnson (romance) youtube 4*
Lumberjacks and Ladies - hoopla 3/5
ALL THAT GLITTERS by Candice Sue Patterson (historical) 4*
WINTER ROSES by Pegg Thomas (historical) 4*
NOT FOR LOVE by Naomi Musch (historical) 4*
UNDERCOVER LOGGER by Jennifer Lamont Leo (historical) 4*
Off Season
COTTAGE AT THE BEACH by Lee Tobin McClain (Harlequin) hoopla 4.5*
REUNION AT THE SHORE by Lee Tobin McClain (Harlequin) hoopla 4*
CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST by Lee Tobin McClain (Harlequin) hoopla 2/14
HOME TO THE HARBOR by Lee Tobin McClain (Harlequin) hoopla 4*
*SECOND CHANCE ON THE CHESAPEAKE (bonus story) 4*
Cowboy Fairytales
A FAIRYTALE CHRISTMAS by Lacy Williams (royals) hoopla 3.5* very short
KISSING KELSEY by Lacy Williams (romance) hoopla 3.5*
COURTING CARRIE by Lacy Williams (romance) hoopla 3.5*
DNF
The rancher’s second chance by Victoria James (Tall Pines #1) -DNF - LANGUAGE
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03.2022 - 111
ebooks:
THE CROSS COWBOY by Elana Johnson (romance) KU 4*
ASKING FOR A MIRACLE by Billie Houston (family drama) MFP challenge March - 4*
EVERGLADES SUSPENSE by Kathleen Tailer (LI susp) KU 4*
SOMEWHERE IN SEATTLE by Brooke St. James (romance) KU 3.5* steam!
MALICIOUS INTENT by Lynn H Blackburn (suspense) libby 4.5*
SHOW ME A FAMILY SAGA by Alexa Verde (Cowboy Crossing #11) KU 4*
ENCHANTING THE HEIRESS by Kristi Ann Hunter (regency) libby 3.5*
LOVE’S FORTRESS by Jennifer Uhlarik (Doors to the Past #7) cloud 5*
DOGGED BY DEATH by Laura Scott (cozy) libby 4.5*
PRINCESS IN HIDING by Carol Monaco (royalty) KU 4.5*
A WEDDING TO CELEBRATE by Evangeline Kelly (romance) KU 4.5*
TAKE FLIGHT by T E Price (wom fict) Libby 5*
COLD CASE TAKEDOWN by Jessica Patch (LI susp) KU 4*
THE SWEETEST WORDS by Laura Ann (romance) KU 4.5*
IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK by Dan Walsh (Joe Boyd series #1) 5*
Disaster City Search and Rescue
THE GIRLFRIEND RESCUE by Jenna Brandt (romance/SAR) KU 4*
THE REBOUND RESCUE by Jo Grafford (romance/SAR) 4*
Wild Animal Protection Agency
RESCUE AGENT FOR JOSETTE by Jenna Brandt (Wild Animal Protection #4) KU 4*
RESCUE AGENT FOR PENNY by Jenna Brandt (Wild Animal Protection #6) KU 4*
Cooper Brothers - Sweet Water Falls Farm
THE CROSS COWBOY by Elana Johnson (romance) KU 4*
GRUMPY COWBOY by Elana Johnson (romance) KU 4*
SURLY COWBOY by Elana Johnson (romance) KU 4*
Smoky Mountain Secrets
DARBY'S DECISION by Laura Scott (suspense) Libby 4*
COOPER’S CHOICE by Laura Scott (suspense) Libby 4*
TRENT'S TRUST by Laura Scott (suspense) Libby 4.5*
CAITLYN'S CHRISTMAS by Laura Scott (suspense) Libby 4.5*
Whispers In Wyoming
FALLING FORWARD by Danni Roan (Whispers In Wyoming #10) 4"
THE BONNETS OF RESCUE RANCH by Tina Dee (Whispers In Wyoming #11) 4*
ALL THAT GLITTERS by Lisa Prysock (Whispers In Wyoming 12) 4*
RACING DESTINY by Danni Roan (Whispers In Wyoming 13) 4*
A SEARCHING HEART by Rachel Skatvold (Whispers In Wyoming 14) 4.5*
HIS WISH, HER COMMAND by Jo Grafford (Whispers In Wyoming 15) 4*
THE LEGEND OF LOLLIPOP by Lisa Prysock (Whispers In Wyoming #16) KU 4.5*
TO WIN HER HEART by Tina Dee (Whispers In Wyoming #17) 4*
HIS HEART, HER LOVE by Jo Grafford (Whispers In Wyoming 18) 4*
BABY BE MINE by Danni Roan (Whispers In Wyoming #19) KU 4*
LESSONS FROM THE HEART by Rachel Skatvold (Whispers in Wyoming 20) 3.5*
HOLLY FOR CHRISTMAS by Lisa Prysock (Whispers in Wyoming Book 21) KU 4*
APRIL’S ANGEL by Danni Roan (Whispers in Wyoming 22) KU 4*
FALLING FOR YOU by Tina Dee (Whispers in Wyoming 23) 3 5*
LOST IN WYOMING by Lisa Prysock (Whispers in Wyoming 24) 4.5*
REMEMBERING RAINY by Danni Roan (Whispers in Wyoming 25) KU 4.5*
PATIENT HEARTS by Rachel Skatvold (Whispers in Wyoming Book 26) KU 4*
PARADING THROUGH HER HEART by Teresa Ives Lilly (Whispers in Wyoming 27) KU 4*
FRANNY’S INHERITANCE by Lynn A. Coleman (Whispers in Wyoming 28) KU 4.5*
AN ANSWER FOR ANNE by Danni Roan (Whispers in Wyoming 29) KU 4*
SAVING JASMINE by Lynn A. Coleman (Whispers in Wyoming 31) KU 4*
KEEPER OF MY HEART by Tina Dee (Whispers in Wyoming 32) KU 4*
THE COP OR THE COWBOY by Lynn A. Coleman (Whispers in Wyoming 33) KU 4*- Too many "Darlin's" in her books
Coming Home To North Dakota
COWBOY WALKING AWAY by Jessie Gussman (romance) KU 4.5*
COWBOY COMING HOME by Jessie Gussman (romance) YouTube 4.5*
audiobooks
THE QUILTING HOUSE by Elizabeth Bromke - hoopla 3.5*
TRUST ME by Kelly Irvin (suspense) Libby 5*
THE PURSUIT OF LUCY BANNING by Olivia Newport (historical) hoopla 5*
MEET ME IN THE MARGINS by Melissa Ferguson (romance) hoopla 5*
A MIRACLE OF HOPE by Ruth Reid (Amish) hoopla 4.5*
A SECOND CHANCE IN THE SHOW ME STATE by Jessie Gussman (romance) youtube 4.5* reread
ADORED BY THE COWBOY by Liwen Y Ho (romance) YouTube 4*
LOOKING FOR LEROY by Melody Carlson (romance) libby 5+*
ALONG THE RIO GRANDE by Tracie Peterson (historical) libby 4.5*
SUGARCREEK SURPRISE by Wanda Brunstetter (Amish) hoopla 4*
HEART OF GOLD by Robin Lee Hatcher (historical) hoopla 4.5*
THE COWBOY'S SECOND CHANCE by Jessie Gussman (romance) YouTube 4*
AT ODDS WITH THE BILLIONAIRE by Liwen Y Ho (romance) YouTube 3.5* short
THE COUNTRY GROOM by Taylor Hart (romance) YouTube 4*
THE UNFINISHED GROOM by Taylor Hart (romance) YouTube 4*
THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER by Jeri Le (family drama) hoopla 4*
ACCIDENTALLY MARRIED by Victorine E Lieske (clean) YouTube 4*
THE ISLAND SCANDAL by Elana Johnson -YouTube 4*
HER BILLIONAIRE MISTAKE by Lucy McConnell (romance) YouTube 4*
FROM BEST FRIEND TO HUSBAND by Lucy McConnell (romance) YouTube 4*
HOME by Ginny L Yttrup (wms fict) scribd 5*
DARK THREAT by Kimberly Rose Johnson (suspense) hoopla 5*
COUNT THE NIGHTS BY STARS by Michelle Shocklee (split-time) libby 5*
PERILOUS TREASURE by Dan Walsh (suspense) hoopla 5* - some slang
A SPOONFUL OF SPICE by Liwen Y Ho (romance) YouTube 3.5* short
Amish Spinster Club
THE AMISH SUITOR by Jo Ann Brown (LI) hoopla 4*
THE AMISH CHRISTMAS COWBOY by Jo Ann Brown (LI) hoopla 4*
THE AMISH BACHELOR’S BABY by Jo Ann Brown (LI) hoopla 4*
THE AMISH WIDOWER’S TWINS by Jo Ann Brown (LI) hoopla 4*
Men of the Saddle
THE MAVERICK by Lori Copeland (historical) hoopla 4.5*
THE PLAINSMAN by Lori Copeland (historical) hoopla 4.5*
Dickens Christmas: Libby
12 DAYS AT BLEAKLY MANOR by Michelle Griep (historical) 4*
A TALE OF TWO HEARTS by Michelle Griep (historical) 4*
THE OLD LACE SHOP by Michelle Griep (historical)
Romeo Family
ONE SINGING BACHELORETTE by Jennifer Youngblood (romance) YouTube 4*
ONE FAKE FIANCE by Jennifer Youngblood (romance) YouTube 4*
ONE SILENT NIGHT by Jennifer Youngblood (romance) YouTube 4*
Bow Street Runners:
BRENTWOOD’S WARD by Michelle Griep (historical) libby 4.5*
THE INNKEEPER'S DAUGHTER by Michelle Griep (historical) libby 3.5*
Getaway Bay Romance
THE ISLAND SCANDAL by Elana Johnson -YouTube 4*
THE ISLAND HIDEAWAY by Elana Johnson (romance) YouTube 4*
Amish Generations libby
YOUNG LOVE by Kathleen Fuller (Amish) 3.5*
LONG AWAITED LOVE by Kathleen Fuller (Amish) 3.5*
SECOND CHANCE LOVE by Kathleen Fuller (Amish) 3.5*
NEVER TOO LATE by Kathleen Fuller (Amish) 3.5*
Brides Wanted Matchmaker series
THE COWBOY SONGWRITER’S FAKE MARRIAGE by Lucy McConnell (romance) YouTube 4*
THE SMALL TOWN PREACHER'S FAKE MARRIAGE by Lucy McConnell (romance) YouTube
Secrets Of Bliss Valley:
A WISH FOR HOME by Jo Ann Brown (Amish) hoopla 4*
A PROMISE OF FORGIVENESS by Jo Ann Brown (Amish) hoopla 4*
Braxton series - Scribd
THE DEMISE by Diane Moody (suspense) 5*
THE LEGACY by Diane Moody (suspense) 5*
THE SIBLING by Diane Moody (suspense) 5*
An Amish Market hoopla
LOVE BIRDS by Amy Clipston 4*
A BID FOR LOVE by Kathleen Fuller 4"
SWEETER THAN HONEY by Kelly Irvin 3.5*
LOVE IN STORE by Vanetta Chapman 4*
Wyldhaven:
NOT A SPARROW FALLS by Lynette Bonner (historical) hoopla 4*
BEAUTY FROM ASHES by Lynette Bonner (historical) hoopla 4*
Rockwater Suite
FREEDOM OF THE SONG by Phyllis Clark Nichols - hoopla 4.5* - March Avid challenge
RANSOM FOR A SONG by Phyllis Clark Nichols - hoopla 4*- too much slang
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I haven't been finishing as much as I'd like to and I've been re-reading quite a bit too. Here's my March list:
March Reads:
Fantasy:
THE CHOICE by Bradley Caffee (book 2)– futuristic – 4.5
Lost by Anna Travis – fantasy – 5
Normal:
JAKE'S HONOR by Linda Ford – western rom – 4
Brandon by Christy Barritt – suspense rom – 4
Re-reads:
CROWN OF MOONLIGHT by K M Shea – fantasy – 4.5
THE QUEEN'S CROWN by K M Shea – fantasy – 4.5
TAHN by L A Kelly – fantasy – 5
FIERCE HEART by Tara Grayce - 5
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4.2022 - 79
Ebooks
TOUGH AS STEELE by Susan Sleeman (susp) libby 4*
SALTY COWBOY by Elana Johnson (Cooper Brothers, Sweet Water Falls #4) KU 3.5"
THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW by CS Lewis (fantasy) 4*
JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS by Davalynn Spencer (Read your bookshelf challenge) - 3.5*
ONE MORE SONG TO SING by Lindsay Harrel- KU 5*
THE SPARK OF LOVE by Amanda Cabot (historical) libby 4.5*
MAV by Liz Isaacson (romance) 4.5*
DEADLY SAFARI by Lisa Phillips (suspense) libby 4.5*
FISHERS OF MENACE by Wendy Heuvel (cozy) KU 4*
TOUCH OF DANGER by Alexa Verde (suspense) KU 4.5*
SOUL SONG by Mary Manners (Potter's House 3/15) KU 4.5*
THE SOULS OF LOST LAKE by Jaime Jo Wright (split time suspense) libby 5*
Georgia Peaches
A PURSUED HEART by Elaine Manders (Georgia Peaches #2) 4.5*
SEARCH FOR CONTENTMENT by Marlene Bierworth (Georgia Peaches #3) KU 4.5*
A NEW HEART by Lisa Prysock (Georgia Peaches #5) KU
Chevalier Protection Specialists:
LAST ONE STILL STANDING by Lisa Phillips (Chevalier #3) KU 4.5*
LAST MAN TO SURVIVE by Lisa Phillips (Chevalier #4) KU 4.5*
LAST LINE OF DEFENSE by Lisa Phillips (Chevalier #5) KU 4*
Lantern Beach Blackout: Danger Rising
BRANDON by Christy Barritt (Lantern Beach Blackout: Danger Rising 1) KU 4.5*
DYLAN by Christy Barritt (Lantern Beach Blackout: Danger Rising 2) KU 4.5*
MADDOX by Christy Barritt (Lantern Beach Blackout: Danger Rising 3) KU 4.5*
Disaster City Search and Rescue 30 book series
THE WHIRLWIND RESCUE by Ginny Sterling (Disaster City SAR 3) KU 4*
THE PLUS ONE RESCUE by Jo Grafford (Disaster City SAR 4) KU 4*
THE BILLIONAIRE RESCUE by Jenna Brandt (Disaster City SAR 5) KU 4*
THE OIL TYCOON RESCUE by Ginny Sterling (Disaster City SAR 6) KU 3.5*
THE MOVIE STAR RESCUE by Jenna Brandt (Disaster City SAR 8) KU 4*
THE DARING RESCUE by Ginny Sterling (Disaster City SAR 9) KU 4*
THE SECRET BABY RESCUE by Jo Grafford (Disaster City SAR10) 4*
THE BEST FRIEND RESCUE by Jenna Brandt (Disaster City SAR 11) 4*
THE ROYAL RESCUE by Ginny Sterling (Disaster City SAR 12) 4*
THE BRIDESMAID RESCUE by Jo Grafford (Disaster City SAR 13) KU 4.5*
THE EX-WIFE RESCUE by Jenna Brandt (Disaster City SAR 14) KU 4*
THE JILTED BRIDE RESCUE by Ginny Sterling (Disaster City SAR 15) KU 3.5*
THE GIRL NEXT DOOR RESCUE by Jo Grafford (Disaster City SAR 16) KU 3.5*
THE COWGIRL RESCUE by Jenna Brandt (Disaster City SAR 17) KU 3.5*
THE SOULMATE RESCUE by Ginny Sterling (Disaster City SAR 18) KU 4*
THE SINGLE MOM RESCUE by Jenna Brandt (Disaster City SAR 19) KU 4*
THE SECRET CRUSH RESCUE by Jo Grafford (Disaster City SAR 20) 4*
Grace:
GRACE IN THE DESERT by Christine Dillon (wms fic) cloud 4*
GRACE BENEATH THE FROST by Christine Dillon (wms fic) cloud 4*
GRACE ACROSS THE MILES by Christine Dillon (wms fic) hoopla audio 4*
Audiobooks
THE STEEPLECHASE by Carrie Fancett Pagels (historical) hoopla 4*
A HOUSE DIVIDED by Robert Whitlow (legal) hoopla 4.5*
HEARTLAND FAITH by Jessie Gussman (romance) YouTube 4*
HIDDEN DANGER by Jerusha Agen (suspense) hoopla 4*
A GIANT MURDER by Marji Laine (Ever After mysteries) hoopla 4*
A ROSE FOR THE RESISTANCE by Angela K. Couch (WW2) hoopla 5*
RETURN TO HUCKLEBERRY HILL by Jennifer Beckstrand (Amish) libby 4*
DETECTION DETAIL by Terri Reed (LI susp) hoopla 4.5*
HEARTLAND MISTLETOE by Jessie Gussman (romance) YouTube 4*
BITTERSWEET by Cathy Marie Hake (historical) 4.5*
CONSIDER THE LILIES by Lynette Bonner (historical) libby 4.5*
SEA GLASS COTTAGE by Irene Hannon (Romance) cloud 5*
SOMETHING GOOD by Vanessa Miller (ethnic) hoopla 5*
THE LADY’S MINE by Francine Rivers (historical) Axis 5*
WHAT MATTERS MOST by Courtney Walsh (romance) hoopla 5*
BELONGING by Rhoda Baxter (romance) hoopla 3.5*- some language.
RUST by Corbin Bernsen (susp) hoopla 5*
A HUNDRED CRICKETS SINGING by Cathy Gohlke (historical) hoopla 4.5*
THE CHASE by Lisa Harris (susp) libby 5*
DANGEROUS MOUNTAIN RESCUE by Christy Barritt (LI susp) hoopla 5*
IF YOU ADORE ME by Ciara Knight (romance) hoopla 4*
FEATHERS OF HOPE by Sharon Garlough Brown (wms fict) hoopla 5*
RELATIVE JUSTICE by Robert Whitlow (legal) hoopla 5*
TEN DATES by Lacy Williams (romance) hoopla 3.5*
A LIFE WORTH LIVING by TK Chapin (romance) YouTube 4.5* - some slang
MULBERRY HOLLOW by Denise Hunter (romance) hoopla 5*
THE BLACK SHEEP MASTER BUILDER’S FAKE MARRIAGE by Lucy McConnell (romance) YouTube 4.5*
A MAN'S HEART by Lori Copeland (romancel) hoopla 5/14
Operation Romance
OPERATION VALENTINE by Elizabeth Maddrey (romance) YouTube 4*
OPERATION FIREWORKS Elizabeth Maddrey (romance) YouTube 4*
Romeo family:
ONE KICK WONDER by Jennifer Youngblood (romance) YouTube 4*
ONE MORE CHANCE by Jennifer Youngblood (romance) YouTube 4*
Billionaires of REKD
HIDING WITH THE BILLIONAIRE by Donna K Weaver (romance) YouTube 4*
LUCK OF THE BILLIONAIRE by Donna K Weaver (romance) YouTube 4*
THREE FORTUNES FOR THE BILLIONAIRE by Donna K Weaver (romance) YouTube
A LASS FOR THE BILLIONAIRE by Donna K Weaver (romance) YouTube 4*
Wardrobe Dinner Theater
FOCUS ON LOVE by Candee Fick (Wardrobe Dinner Theater #2) hoopla 4*
SING A NEW SONG by Candee Fick (Wardrobe Dinner Theater #3) hoopla 4* Avid readers challenge- life skills
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APRIL READS
Normal:
TOUGH AS STEELE by Susan Sleeman – susp rom – 4.5
THE KEEPER OF THE STONE by Donna Flecher Crow – hist – 4.5
A PERILOUS PLAN by Melanie Dickerson – Regency – 4
THE PERFECT SPY by Amy Martinsen – suspense - 4
Fantasy:
THORNS OF HOPE AND BETRAYAL by Melanie Cellier – fantasy – 5
THE SMERALDO FLOWER by J F Rogers – fantasy novella – 4
Re-reads
Recorder by Cathy McCrumb – futuristic – 4.5
Elven Alliance books 1-5 – Tara Grayce – 5
Elvensty by M B Aznoe – fantasy – 5
Auxland by M B Aznoe – fantasy – 5
Dalmain by M B Aznoe – fantasy - 5
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MAY READS
Regular
HOLD YOUR BREATH by Amy Martinsen – suspense – 5
HUNTED by Margaret Daley – suspense/rom – 4.5
ONCE A THIEF by Jan Thompson – susp/rom - 4
Fantasy
ELF PRINCE by Tara Grace – fantasy – 5
AWAKENED by T E Bradford – fantasy – 5
THE SHADOW ELF'S RESCUER by Elisa Rae – fantasy – 4
MAID AND MINSTREL by Kate Stradling – fairy tale re-tell – 4.5
Re-reads
Jyrya by M B Aznoe – fantasy – 4.5
A Star Curiously Singing – fantasy – Kerry Nietz - 4
DNF
CHILD OF PROPHESY by T E Bradford – fantasy – too much slang
BIRDIE AND THE BEASTLY DUKE by Sofi Laporte – I believe this one had a cuss word in it
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5.2022 - 79
Ebooks:
THE EMERALD TIDE by Davis Bunn (Miramar Bay)- libby 3.5*
ALL THAT IT TAKES by Nicole Deese - libby 5*
PERCY by Dale Mayer - libby 5*
THE BOOKSELLER'S PROMISE by Beth Wiseman (Amish) libby 4.5*
DRIVING FORCE by Lynette Eason & Kate Angelo (susp) libby 5*
A PROMISE ENGRAVED by Liz Tolsma (Doors To the Past - split time) cloud 4*
WIDOW’S SECRET by Shelley Shephad Gray (LI susp) libby 4*
WHEN THE DAY COMES by Gabrielle Meyer (time travel) libby 5++
NERVES OF STEELE by Susan Sherman (susp) Libby 5*
OTIS by Liz Isaacson (cowboy romance) KU 4.5*
THE VIEW FROM CORAL COVE by Amy Clipston (romance) libby 4.5*
THE FAITH IN FLOWERS by Rachael Bloome (Poppy Creek #5) KU 4* Avid - May
THE SWEET LIFE by Suzanne Woods Fisher - libby 4.5*
KEEPING THE COWBOY by Mandi Blake (romance) 4.5*
COLD DRIP by Heather Day Gilbert (cozy) KU 4*
FATAL CODE by Natalie Walters (suspense SNAP Agency) libby 5*
TREASURED IN TURTLE BAY by Jess Mastorakos (military romance) KU 4.5*
An Untapped Source series:
THE PERFECT SPY by Amy Martinsen (suspense) KU 4*
HOLD YOUR BREATH by Amy Martinsen (suspense) KU 4*
Lovesick Cowboys at Heartbreak Ranch
LOVESICK COWBOY’S FAKE FIANCEE by Hannah Hart (romance) KU 4*
LOVESICK COWBOY'S HIDEAWAY BRIDE by Hannah Hart (romance) KU 4*
LOVESICK COWBOY'S UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS by Hannah Hart (romance) KU some slang
LOVESICK COWBOY’S BLIND DATE by Hannah Hart (romance) KU 4*
LOVESICK COWBOY'S SECRET BABY by Hannah Hart (romance) KU 4*
LOVESICK COWBOY'S BEST FRIEND by Hannah Hart (romance) KU used God's name in vain
Georgia Peaches
A SEEKING HEART by Danni Roan (Georgia Peaches #6) 4*
THE HEART OF HOME by Lynn A Coleman (Georgia Peaches #7) 4*
Bluegrass Ranch - Chappell Brothers - could work for Read Bookshelf challenge
WINNING THE COWBOY BILLIONAIRE by Emmy Eugene (romance) KU 4*
ROPING THE COWBOY BILLIONAIRE by Emmy Eugene (romance) KU 4*
TRAINING THE COWBOY BILLIONAIRE by Emmy Eugene (romance) KU 4*
PARADING THE COWBOY BILLIONAIRE by Emmy Eugene (romance) KU 4*
Joe Boyd Suspense
AN INCONVENIENT DEATH by Dan Walsh (susp) KU 5*
THE SCANDAL OF MERCY by Dan Walsh (susp) KU 5*
Bloom Sisters
HOPING FOR HAWTHORNE by Tara Grace Ericson (romance) hoopla 4.5*
A DATE FOR DAISY by Tara Grace Ericson (romance) hoopla 4.5*
POPPY'S PROPOSAL by Tara Grace Ericson (romance) 4.5*
Audiobooks
CLAIMING HER LEGACY by Linda Goodnight (LI historical) hoopla 4.5*
THE DO OVER by Bethany Turner - libby 4.5*
THE BAXTERS by Karen Kingsbury (prequel to series)- hoopla 5*
READY TO PROTECT by Valerie Hansen (LI susp) hoopla 4.5*
TROUBLE IN PARADISE by Robin Lee Hatcher (romance) hoopla 5*
SHADES OF LIGHT by Sharon Garlough Brown (wms fict) hoopla 4.5*
TO TAME A COWBOY by Jody Hedlund (historical) hoopla 4.5*
AN UNLIKELY MATCH by Beth Wiseman (Amish) libby 4.5*
MISSING HER MORE by Karen McQuestion (speculative/clean) hoopla 4*
TURN TO ME by Becky Wade (romance) libby 4.5*
ALL IN by Shelley Shepard Gray (secular romance) Libby - some slang 3.5*
THE NEIGHBORS by Karen Cogan (Christamas) hoopla 4*
CARAMEL PECAN ROLL MURDER by Joanne Fluke (secular cozy) libby 4.5*
HIDING IN MONTANA by Laura Scott (LI Susp) hoopla 4.5*
EASY DOES IT by Brooke St. James (romance) hoopla 3*
BLESS YOUR HEART RAE SUTTON by Susannah B Lewis - libby 4*
SUSTAINING FAITH by Janette Oke (historical) libby 4.5*
Grand Tour
GLAMOROUS ILLUSIONS by Lisa T Bergen (historical- Grand Tour 1) libby 4.5*
GRAVE CONSEQUENCES by Lisa T Bergen (historical- Grand Tour 2) libby 4*
GLITTERING PROMISES by Lisa T Bergen (historical- Grand Tour 3) libby 4.5*
Grandma Mandy
MADE FOR EACH OTHER by Karen Cogan (romance) hoopla 4*
LANDSCAPE OF LOVE by Karen Cogan (romance) hoopla 4*
An Amish Barn Raising libby
BUILDING A DREAM by Amy Clipston (Amish) 4*
TO RAISE A HOME by Kelly Irvin (Amish) 4*
LOVE'S SOLID FOUNDATION by Kathleen Fuller (Amish) 4*
Wardrobe Dinner Theater
DANCE OVER ME by Candee Fick (Wardrobe Dinner Theater #1) hoopla 4.5*
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS by Candee Fick (Wardrobe Dinner Theater #5) hoopla 4.5*
Honey Ridge
THE MEMORY HOUSE by Linda Goodnight (split time) hoopla 5*
THE RAIN SPARROW by Linda Goodnight (split time) hoopla 5*
Good Girls Don't Come Last
COLD FEET by Jennifer Youngblood (rom com) YouTube 4*
PRACTICALLY PERFECT by Jennifer Youngblood (rom com) YouTube 4*
HIGH HEELS AND BIG DEALS by Jennifer Youngblood (rom com) YouTube 4*
Texas Titans
TOUGH LOVE GROOM by Taylor Hart (romance) YouTube 4*
SECOND CHANCE GROOM by Taylor Hart (romance) YouTube 4*
THE DREAM GROOM by Taylor Hart (romance) YouTube - quite a bit of slang. 4*
Seasons of Love
THE MORE THE MERRIER by Liwen Y Ho (short romance) YouTube 3.5*
ON WAVES OF WANDERLUST by Liwen Y Ho (short romance) YouTube - 3.5*
California Dreaming Collection KU audio
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE by Heather B Moore (short novella) 3.5*
GONE FISHING by Kaylee Baldwin
THE PIER CHANGES EVERYTHING by Annette Lyon (short novella) 3.5*
A HERO'S SONG by Jennifer Moore
STAY WITH ME by Shannon Guymon (short novella) 3.5*
A PLACE TO CALL HOME by Sarah M Eden (short novella) 3.5*
DNF
What's left of me by Kristen Granata NOT CHRISTIAN!
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JUNE READS
MR. GARDINER AND THE GOVERNESS by Sally Britton – Regency – 4.5
FORGOTTEN SECRETS by Christy Barritt – susp/rom – 4.5
TRUTH IN THE NAME by F D Adkins – futuristic susp – 5
RIONA'S PROMISE by Rachel Skatvold – medieval – 4.5
A MATCH FOR MARGARET by Jean Jacobsen – Regency – 3
Fantasy:
MASK by Kerry Nietz – sci-fi – 4.5
FORESTS OF GRANDEUR AND MALICE by Melanie Cellier – fantasy – 4.5
KINGDOM SUBMERGED by Deborah Grace White – fantasy/mermaid – 4.5
re-reads:
FRAYED by Kerry Nietz – sci-fi - 4.5
FREEHEADS by Kerry Nietz – sci-fi – 4.5
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6.2022 - 82
Ebooks
A SACRED DUTY by Rhona Weaver (Yellowstone FBI) language - cloud 4*
ONE FINE DAY by Rachel Hauck & Carrie Padgett - libby 5*
LOVE IN PLAIN SIGHT by Kathleen Fuller (Amish) libby 4*
STANDOFF AT MIDNIGHT MOUNTAIN by Mary Alford (LI Susp) libby 4.5*
FORGOTTEN SECRETS by Christy Barritt (Vanishing Ranch Book 1) 4.5*
TITUS by Christy Barrit (Lantern Beach Blackout: Danger Rising Book 4) KU 5*
REFUGE OF REDEMPTION by Christy Barritt (Fog Lake 7) KU 5*
REDEEMING THE COWBOY by Mandi Blake (Blackwater Ranch Book 6) KU 4.5*
IN HONOR’S DEFENSE by Karen Witemeyer (historical) 5*
RISING STORM by Edie James (MacKenzie Cove #1) 4.5*
LAKESIDE.SWEETHEARTS by Lenora Worth (LI) libby.4.5*
BUNDLE OF JOY by Robin Lee Hatcher (fake marriage) KU 4.5*
THE RANCHER TAKES A COOK by Misty M. Beller (historical) KU 4.5*
DILLON by Linda Ford (Historical) KU 4.5*
CRUMPETS AND COWPIES by Shanna Hatfield (historical) KU 4.5*
HIS SMALL-TOWN GIRL by Lacy Williams (cont rom.) KU 4.5*
THE DOCTOR’S DEFENDER by Terri Reed (LI susp) libby 4.5*
WINTER OF DANGER (Secrets of Rios Azules #6) by Alexa Verde KU 4*
THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN by Kelli Stuart (split time) libby 5*
Carolina Coast Collection:
HEAVY WEATHER by Normandie Fischer (wms fict) 5*
TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS by Normandie Fischer (wms fict) KU 5*
SAILING OUT OF DARKNESS by Normandie Fischer (wms fict) 5*
Five Island Cove
THE LIGHTHOUSE by Jessie Newton/Liz Isaacson (wms fict) 4*
THE SEAFARING GIRLS by Jessie Newton/Liz Isaacson (wms fict) 4*
Missions of Mercy
MISSION: OUT OF CONTROL by Susan May Warren (LI susp) libby 4.5*
UNDERCOVER PURSUIT by Susan May Warren (LI susp) libby 4.5*
You’re On The Air
DIAL Y FOR YOU’RE THE ONE by JoAnn Durgin (romance) won 4*
DIAL W FOR WRANGLER by Chautona Havig (romance) KU 4.5*
DIAL R FOR RODEO by Heather Blanton (romance) KU 4*
Kailua Marine
PROMISES AT PYRAMID ROCK by Jess Mastorakos (military romance) KU 4*
STRANDED AT THE SANDBAR by Jess Mastorakos (military romance) KU 4*
ROMANCE ON THE REEF by Jess Mastorakos (military romance) KU 4*
HEARTBEATS IN HONOLULU by Jess Mastorakos (military romance) KU 4*
CHRISTMAS IN KAILUA by Jess Mastorakos (military romance) KU
Stryker Security Force
CRASHING INTO JAKE by Sara Blackard (suspense) libby 4* - Avid Challenge “travel”
DISCOVERING RAFE by Sara Blackard (suspense) libby 4*
Grace Series:
UNBOUND GRACE by Michelle Massaro (wms fiction) KU 4.5*
GRACE THAT'S GREATER STILL by Michelle Massaro (wms fiction) KU 5*
Bloom Sisters
LAVENDER AND LACE by Tara Grace Ericson (romance) KU 4.5*
LONGING FOR LILY by Tara Grace Ericson (romance) KU 4.5*
RESISTING ROSE by Tara Grace Ericson (romance) KU 4.5*
DANCING WITH DANDELION by Tara Grace Ericson (romance) KU 4.5*
Heros in the Crossfire - KU
OUT OF TIME by Lynn Blackburn (susp) 4*
CODE TRAUMA by Lynette Eason (susp) 4.5*
DAWN'S HIDDEN THREAT by Elizabeth Goddard (susp) 4*
POINT BLANK by Lisa Harris (susp) 4*
Sewing In SoCal
AMANDA by Sarah Monzon (romcom) KU 4.5*
BETSY by Sarah Monzon (rom com) KU 4.5*
Summer Vacation Romance series
DAYTONA DO OVER by London James (romance) 4*
YIELDING IN YELLOWSTONE by Regina Walker (romance) 4*
BEACH WEDDING ON THE ROCKS by Maddie Evans (romance) 4*
Audio
EDGEWATER ROAD by Shelley Shepard Gray (romance) libby 6/10
SOPHIE'S HEART by Lori Wick (romance) hoopla 5*
LOVE ON THE RUN by Lorana Hoopes (suspense) hoopla 3* - short
THE BIRTHDAY PORTRAIT by Phyllis Clark Nichols - hoopla 4*
WHEN CALLS THE HEART by Janette Oke (historical) libby 4.5*
HOPE AT LAST by Elizabeth Maddrey (romance) hoopla 4.5*
SEASON OF MY ENEMY by Naomi Musch (Heroines of WW2) hoopla 5*
A SPRINKLE IN TIME by Dana Mentink (cozy) libby 4.5*
A PICTURE PERFECT CHRISTMAS by Candee Fick (Wardrobe Dinner Theater) hoopla 4.5*
I’LL BE SEEING YOU by Robin Lee Hatcher (split time) libby 5*
WHERE THE ROAD BENDS by Rachel Fordham (historical) hoopla 5*
UNFAILING LOVE by Janette Oke (historical) hoopla 4.5*
ONCE UPON A ROYAL SUMMER by Teri Wilson (Hallmark book) hoopla 4.5*
CHRISTMAS VENDETTA by Valerie Hansen (LI susp) hoopla 4.5*
FINDING A CHRISTMAS HOME by Lee Tobin McClain (LI) hoopla 4*
DREAMS REKINDLED by Amanda Cabot (historical) libby 4.5*
DEAD-END DETECTIVE by Amanda Flower (Hallmark) hoopla 4.5*
A TIME TO BLOOM by Lauraine Snelling (historical) libby 5*
FREE FALL by Nancy Mehl (suspense) libby 5*
SUNBURST by Susan May Warren - libby 5*
HUSBAND AUDITIONS by Angela Ruth Strong (rom com) hoopla 5*
SONGS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN by Amanda Wen - hoopla 5*
FARM TO TROUBLE by Amanda Flower (cozy) hoopla 4.5*
LONG WAY HOME by Lynn Austin (WW2) hoopla 5+*
CITY GIRL by Lori Wick (historical) hoopla 5*
Blair Brothers
DELICATE BALANCE by Brooke St. James (romance) hoopla 4*
CHERISHED by Brooke St. James (romance) hoopla 4*
Cimarron Creek
A STOLEN HEART by Amanda Cabot (historical) hoopla 4.5*
A BORROWED DREAM by Amanda Cabot (historical) hoopla 4.5* Reading challenge MFP w/book
A TENDER HOPE by Amanda Cabot (historical) hoopla 4.5*
DNF
ALL THAT FILLS US by Autumn Lytle - deals with anorexia - libby 6/24
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07.2023 - 75
Ebooks:
AMISH TRIPLETS FOR CHRISTMAS by Carrie Lighte (LI Amish) 4.5*
DANGEROUS RELATIONS by Anne Perreault (family drama) have 5*
DIAL N FOR NEVER by Lynn A Coleman (romance) KU 4*
WHEN THE MEADOW BLOOMS by Ann Gabhart - libby 4.5*
ANOTHER CHANCE TO LOVE YOU by Robin Lee Hatcher (romance) KU 4.5*
THE MANGER HOUSE by Elizabeth Bromke - libby 4*
LOVE AT SECOND SIGHT by Liwen Y Ho (over 40 romance) KU 4*
PUGS & KISSES by Chautona Havig -4*
NO FAKE DATING FOR THE COWBOY by Alexa Verde (Escape To Cowboy Crossing) KU 4.5*
A REBEL'S BEACON by Sara Blackard (SAR) libby 4.5*
THE SUMMER SAND PACT by Jessie Newton/Liz Isaacson (Five Island Cove) KU 4*
THE DETECTIVE'S SECRET DAUGHTER by Rachelle McCalla (LIS) libby 4.5*
COWBOY STEALING MY HEART by Jessie Gussman (romance) KU 4.5*
IMPENDING STRIKE by Lynette Eason and Sami Abrams (susp) libby 5*
HER AMISH SWEETHEART by Jennifer Beckstrand (Petersheim Brothers) libby 4*
MARRYING MR WRONG by Melissa Jagears (historical) libby 4.5*
Wayfarer Inn
THE VINEYARD SISTERS by Grace Palmer (wms fict) libby 4.5*
THE VINEYARD MOTHERS by Grace Palmer (wms fic) libby 4*
THE VINEYARD DAUGHTERS by Grace Palmer (wms fic) libby 4.5*
Carolina Coast Collection
THE SEA PRAYERS by Normandie Fischer (wms fict) KU 5*
SHOAL WATERS by Normandie Fischer (wms fict) KU 5*
The Alaska Saga: libby
A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW by Tracie Peterson (1925) 4*
DESTINY’S ROAD by Tracie Peterson (WW2) 4.5*
IDITAROD DREAM by Tracie Peterson (cont) 4.5*
Redemption’s Light
A HAVEN FOR HER HEART by Susan Anne Mason (wms fict) Libby 5*
TO FIND HER PLACE by Susan Anne Mason (wms fict) libby 5*
Fitzgerald Bay
THE WIDOW'S PROTECTOR by Stephanie Newton (LI susp) libby 4 5*
THE LAWMAN'S LEGACY by Shirlee McCoy (LI Susp) libby 4.5*
THE DEPUTY’S DUTY by Terri Reed (LI Susp) libby 4*
Audiobooks:
SUNRISE CABIN by Stacey Donovan (hallmark) hoopla 4.5*
PUT OUT TO PASTURE by Amanda Flower (cozy) hoopla 4.5*
MISTLETOE IN JUNEAU by Dahlia Rose (Hallmark) hoopla 4.5*
UNDERCOVER ASSIGNMENT by Dana Mentink (LI susp) hoopla 4.5*
HER DARKEST SECRET by Jessica Patch (LI Trade/ thriller) hoopla 5*
A PIECE OF THE MOON by Chris Fabry (Carol award finalist) 5*
DEADLY SHALLOWS by Dani Pettrey (suspense) libby 5*
AMONG THE INNOCENT by Mary Alford (suspense) hoopla 5*
BEYOND THE DESERT SANDS by Tracie Peterson (historical) hoopla 5*
CRITICAL ALLIANCE by Elizabeth Goddard (suspense) libby 5*
HEIRLOOMS by Sandra Byrd (split time) hoopla 5*
JADE'S MATCH by Hallee Bridgeman (romance) hoopla 4.5*
EDGE OF DUSK by Colleen Coble (suspense) hoopla 5*
THE ITALIAN BALLERINA by Kristy Cambron (historical) hoopla 5*
OF BUDS AND BLOSSOMS by Liwen Y Ho (romance/short) YouTube 3.5*
BEST FRIENDS WITH THE BILLIONAIRE by Liwen Y Ho (romance) YouTube short 3.5*
CRUSHING ON THE BILLIONAIRE by Liwen Y Ho (romance) YouTube short 4.5*
HOW TO MARRY A COUNTRY MUSIC STAR by Cathryn Brown (romance) Hoopla 4.5*
CODE OF COURAGE by Janice Cantore (suspense) 5*
WALKING IN TALL WEEDS by Robin W Pearson - hoopla 5*
THE LETTER FROM BRIARTON PARK by Sarah Ladd (historical) libby 4.5*
DEFENDING FROM DANGER by Jodie Bailey (LIS) 4.5*
TENDER MERCIES by Jessie Gussman (Blueberry Beach)YouTube 5*
THE STONE FAMILY HEART by Taylor Hart (Wms fiction) YouTube 4* light slang
THE JILTED BRIDE'S BILLIONAIRE HUSBAND by Bree Livingston (romance) YouTube 4*
HER FAKE BILLIONAIRE FIANCE by Bree Livingston (romance) YouTube 4*
WAGON TRAIN BABY by Linda Ford (historical) libby 4*
TO CON A GENTLEMAN by Sarah Adams (historical) libby 4*
Getaway Bay
THE ISLAND RETREAT by Elana Johnson (romance) YouTube 4*
THE ISLAND ESCAPE by Elana Johnson (romance) YouTube 4*
THE ISLAND STORM by Elana Johnson (romance) YouTube 4*
The Daughtry House Series
A REBEL HEART by Beth White (historical) hoopla 4.5*
A RELUCTANT BELLE by Beth White (historical) hoopla 4.5*
Navy SEAL Romances
THE RESOLVED WARRIOR By Jennifer Youngblood (romance/short) YouTube 4*
THE RECKLESS WARRIOR By Jennifer Youngblood (romance) YouTube 4*
THE DIEHARD WARRIOR By Jennifer Youngblood (romance) YouTube 4* some slang
THE STORMY WARRIOR By Jennifer Youngblood (rom susp) 4*
The Off Season:
FIRST KISS AT CHRISTMAS by Lee Tobin McClain (harlequin) hoopla 4.5*
*SECRETS OF SUMMER by Lee Tobin McClain - bonus story
FOREVER ON THE BAY by Lee Tobin McClain (harlequin) hoopla 4*
Baxter Boys:
ALWAYS WITH YOU by Jessie Gussman (romance) YouTube 4.5*
FOREVER WITH YOU by Jessie Gussman (romance) YouTube 4.5*
Lumber Baron’s Daughters
THE ELEMENT OF LOVE by Mary Connealy (historical) libby 5*
INVENTIONS OF THE HEART by Mary Connealy (historical) libby 5*
Amish Quilt Shop series
MURDER SIMPLY SERVED by Isabella Alan (Amish cozy) hoopla 4.5*
MURDER PLAINLY READ by Isabella Alan (Amish Cozy) hoopla 4.5* - for July Avid challenge
MURDER HANDCRAFTED by Isabella Alan (Amish cozy) hoopla 4.5*
DNF:
SHADOWS IN THE MIND’S EYE by Janyre Tromp (historical thriller) just hard. Will try later.
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JULY READS
TO LOVE A VIKING by Heather Day Gilbert – hist rom – 4
HOOKED by Annette Larson – hist rom fairy tale re-tell – 4.5
CLOAKED IN SCARLET by Annette Larson – fairy tale re-tell (not fantasy) - 4
NATIVE LOVE IN THE WEST box set by Emma Morgan: book 1 – 3
ROAD KILL by Rick Weston – mystery/susp – 4 (had editing problems, but story is good)
NERVES OF STEELE by Susan Sleeman – cont susp/rom – 4.5
NATIVE LOVE IN THE WEST (boxset) by Emma Morgan – book 1 – Indian – 3.5
FANTASY:
SHIELD BAND by Tara Grayce – fantasy – 5
ONE REALM BEYOND by Donita K Paul – fantasy – 4.5
THE DRAGON WARRIOR AND THE PRINCESS by Celesta Thiessen – sci-fi/medieval – 4
THE CODER AND THE FIXER by Celesta Thiessen - sci-fi – 4
THE WOLF SOLDIER by James R Hannible – fantasy - 5
THE NAMELESS SOLDIER (book 4) by Annie Lima - fantasy (made up land, no weird creatures, no magic) – 5
SEER'S DRAGON by Melanie Cellier – fantasy – 4.5
SAVING HER HIGHLANDER by Laura Wells – time travel – 3.5
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8.2022 - 87
Ebooks:
HEALING HIS WIDOWED HEART by Annie Hemby (LI) libby - MFP Aug Challenge - body part 4*
BOOK, CHAPTER, & VOWS by Chautona Havig 4*
THE BEST GIFT by Irene Hannon (LI) Avid challenge - wedding 4*
EYE OF THE STORM by Hannah Alexander (LI) libby 4.5*
TONE DEATH by Christy Barritt (suspense) KU 4*
NECESSARY RISK by Christy Bartitt (suspense) KU 4.5*
NO MISTAKEN IDENTITY FOR A COWBOY by Alexa Verde (romance) KU 4.5*
A REBEL'S PROMISE by Sara Blackard (suspense) libby 5*
CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE by Marlene Bierworth (Christmas) KU 4*
THE HOUSE ON DAGGER POINT by Christy Barritt (suspense) KU
THE PRINCE'S SECOND CHANCE by Carol Moncado (royal) KU 4.5*
THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY by Tara Grace Ericson (romance) KU 4*
INITIUM by Natalie Walters (SNAP agency) KU 4*
ANCHORED AT MACKINAC by Carrie Fancett Pagels (historical) 4*
MORRIS by Liz Isaacson (romance) KU 4.5*
A SLENDER THREAD by Tracie Peterson (family drama) libby 4*
HUNTED by Lisa Phillips (suspense) KU 4.5*
BOUND BY MURDER by Christy Barritt (Beach Bound Books and Beans Mysteries #1) KU 4.5*
ANDY: MISSION: HARVEST RANCH WEDDING by Lucy McConnell (Black Ops Tag Military Romantic Comedies #1) KU 4*
SHELTERED BY THE SOLDIER by Lisa Harris (LIS) KU 4*
CONVINCING DEREK by Sara Blackard (susp) libby 4.5*
THE UNEXPECTED AMISH PROPOSAL by Rachel J Good (Amish) libby 4*
BURIED EVIDENCE by Kellie VanHorn (LIS) KU 4*
LETHAL COVER-UP by Darlene L Turner (LIS) KU 4*
POTENTIAL THREAT by Tara Grace Ericson (Black Tower Security Book 1) KU 4.5*
Misty Hollow
DECEPTIVE PEACE by Cynthia Hickey (Misty Hollow #2) KU 5*
CALM SURFACE By Cynthia HIckey (Misty Hollow #3) KU 5*
LIGHTNING NEVER STRIKES TWICE by Cynthia Hickey (Misty Hollow #4) 5*
LETHAL INHERITANCE by Cynthia Hickey (Misty Hollow #5) KU 5*
BITTER ISOLATION by Cynthia Hickey (Misty Hollow #6) KU 4.5*
say I don't by Cynthia Hickey (Misty Hollow Book #7) KU
INDEPENDENCE ISLAND
BLENDED LIVES by Melissa Wardwell (Independence Islands #20) KU 4*
SWEET RIVALS by Kari Trumbo (Independence Islands #21) KU 4*
STRANDED ON SPARROW by Rachel Skatvold (Independence Islands #22) 4*
FROM SHORE TO SHORE by Tabitha Bouldin (Independence Islands #23) KU 4*
REBUILDING HEARTS by Carolyn Miller (Independence Islands #24) KU 4*
Land of the Lone Star
TOUCHING THE SKY by Tracie Peterson (historical) hoopla 4*
TAMING THE WIND by Tracie Peterson (historical) hoopla 4*
Faces of Courage series
FACES OF COURAGE by Susan K. Beatty (wms fict) 4.5*
THE FRAGRANCE OF VIOLETS by Susan K. Beatty (wms fict) KU 4*
Winter Deceptions - anthology KU
MURDER ON FLIGHT 91 by Lisa Harris & Lynne Gentry (suspense) 4.5*
TWAS THE NIGHT by Dan Walsh (suspense) 5*
ONE WONDERS by Luana Ehrlich (suspense) 4.5*
THE VOW by D.L. Wood (suspense) 4*
ZERO TRUST by Jan Thompson (suspense) 3* - basically not my style
TRIGGERS by Terry Toler (suspense) 3.5*
AGAINST THE DARKNESS by H.L. Wegley (suspense) 3.5*
TOO LATE by Liz Bradford (suspense) 4.5*
STEALTH GENESIS by Vikki Kestell (suspense) 3*
Shepherd Suspense
CROSS SHADOW by Andrew Huff (suspense) cloud 4.5*
RIGHT CROSS by Andrew Huff (suspense) cloud 4.5*
Westward Chronicles
A SHELTER OF HOPE by Tracie Peterson (historical) hoopla 4.5*
HIDDEN IN A WHISPER by Tracie Peterson (historical) libby ebook 4.5*
A VEILED REFLECTION by Tracie Peterson (historical) libby ebook 4.5*
audiobooks:
THE APPLE CREEK ANNOUNCEMENT by Wanda Brunstetter (Amish)
A RESTLESS LOVE by Beth White (historical) hoopla 4.5*
HER AMISH WEDDING QUILT by Winnie Griggs (Amish) hoopla 4.5*
TRUE CONFECTIONS by Ruth Hartzler (Amish cozy) hoopla 3.5*
SOLD ON LOVE by Kathleen Fuller (romance) hoopla 5*
COWBOY FINDING LOVE by Jessie Gussman (romance) YouTube 4.5*
ALL THE IS SECRET by Patricia Raybon (historical suspense) hoopla 4.5*
LAURA'S SHADOW by Allison Pittman (time slip) hoopla 4.5*
THE LAST WAY HOME by Liz Johnson (romance) hoopla 4.5*
CROSSFIRE by Lynette Eason (suspense) hoopa 4.5*
DECEPTION by Patricia Bradley (suspense) hoopla 4.5*
HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER by Beth Wiseman (Amish) libby 4.5*
BUILDING A FUTURE by Amy Clipston (Amish) libby 4*
THE FOSSIL HUNTER by Tea Cooper (split time historical) hoopla 4*
DARE TO FALL by Lindzee Armstrong - YouTube 4*
HOMETOWN HERO by Kari Trumbo (romance) YouTube 4*
LIFEMARK by Chris Fabry/Kendrick Bros (movie dramatization) hoopla
THE DOCTOR’S NANNY by Rose Fresquez (romance) YouTube 4*
NEW LIGHT by Rose Fresquez (romance) YouTube 3.5* short
RANCH HAND FOR AUCTION by Kimberly Key (romance) YouTube slang 3*
THE POWER OF PRAYER by Lorana Hoopes - YouTube 4*
LAWFULLY REDEEMED by Lorena Hoopes - YouTube 4*
SAFE IN MY ARMS by Lorana Hoopes (rom susp) hoopla 4*
THE CHRISTMAS CAT by Melody Carlson (Christmas) hoopla 4.5*
THE CHRISTMAS BLESSING by Melody Carlson (Christmas WW2) hoopla 4.5*
TRACKING A KILLER by Elizabeth Goddard (LIS) hoopla 4.5*
COUNTRY ROMANCE by Carolyn Aarsen (romance) hoopla 4.5*
WILDERNESS DEFENDER by Maggie K Black (LIS) hoopla 4.5*
An Amish Heirloom: Libby
A LEGACY OF LOVE by Amy Clipston 4*
THE CEDAR CHEST by Beth Wiseman 4*
THE TREASURED BOOK by Kathleen Fuller 4*
THE MIDWIFE’S DREAM by Kelly Irvin 3.5*
Love on the Santa Fe Trail
WAGON TRAIN WEDDING Linda Ford (historical) libby 4*
WAGON TRAIN MATCHMAKER Linda Ford (historical) libby 4*
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AUGUST READS
REGULAR:
AMONG THE INNOCENT by Mary Alford – susp/rom - 5
HENRIETTA, THE DIPLOMAT'S DAUGHTER by Ronnda Eileen Henry – Medieval – 4.5
HUNTED by Lisa Phillips – susp/rom – 4.5
A ROYAL MARRIAGE by Rachelle McCalla – medieval – 4.5
THE SECRET PRINCESS by Rachelle McCalla – medieval – 4.5
MURDER ON FLIGHT 91 by Lisa Harris and Lynne Gentry – cont susp - 5
FANTASY:
VENGEANCE IS MINE by Rick Weston – fantasy/western – 4.5
HEARTSONG by Annie Douglass Lima – fantasy – 5
SHOCK WAVES by Rick Weston – sci-fi - 5
BRINE AND BONE by Kate Stradling – fairy tale re-tell – 4
BEFORE BEAUTY by Brittany Fichter – fairy tale re-tell – 4.5
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ebook
DIAL J FOR JOY by Lisa Prysock (You're On The Air #10) KU 4*
RESCUE ON THE RUN by Jaycee Bullard (LIS) KU 4.5*
NEVER PURSUE A PRINCE by Regina Scott (1820's England) libby 4.5*
ELOISE AND THE GRUMP NEXT DOOR by Emma St. Clair & Jenny Proctor (Rom Com) KU
A REBEL'S TRUST by Sara Blackard (suspense) libby 4.5*
AN UNEXPECTED AMISH COURTSHIP by Rachel J Good (Amish) libby 4*
FORGED IN STEELE by Susan Sleeman (Steele Guardians #3) libby 4.5*
THE FLOWER COTTAGE by Leeanna Morgan (romance) libby 4*
THE FLORENCE LEGACY by Loraine Snelling (contemporary drama) libby 4.5*
AN UNEXPECTED AMISH CHRISTMAS by Rachel J Good (Amish) libby 4.5*
DANGEROUS BEAUTY by Melissa Koslin (suspense) libby 5*
Fall Out Series:
SURVIVAL by Lisa Harris (suspense) hoopla audio 4.5*
HUNTED by Lisa Harris (suspense) KU 4.5*
Sapphire Bay
FALLING FOR YOU by Leeanna Morgan (romance) 4*
ONCE IN A LIFETIME by Leeanna Morgan (romance) libby 4*
A CHRISTMAS WISH by Leeanna Morgan (romance) 4*
BEFORE TODAY by Leeanna Morgan (romance) libby 4*
THE SWEETEST THING by Leeanna Morgan (romance) 4*
SWEET SURRENDER by Leeanna Morgan (romance) libby 4*
Return to Sapphire Bay
THE LAKESIDE INN by Leeanna Morgan (romance) 4.5*
SUMMER AT LAKESIDE by Leeanna Morgan (romance) libby 4.5*
A LAKESIDE THANKSGIVING by Leeanna Morgan (romance) libby 4.5*
CHRISTMAS AT LAKESIDE by Leeanna Morgan (romance) libby 4.5*
Chapel Cove
STAND BY ME by Autumn MacArthur (romance #14) KU 4*
TRUST ME by Rose Fresquez (romance #15) KU 4*
Jorja Rose: Valley of Death - ongoing saga
VENGEANCE IS MINE by Urcelia Teixeira (suspense) KU 4* some slang early in book
SHADOW OF FEAR by Urcelia Teixeira (suspense) KU 4.5*
WAGES OF SIN by Urcelia Teixeira (suspense) KU 5*
Callaghan Confidential
SHIELDING HIS CHRISTMAS WITNESS by Laura Scott (LIS) KU 4.5*
ONLY WITNESS by Laura Scott (LIS) KU 4.5*
CHRISTMAS AMNESIA by Laura Scott (LIS) KU 4.5*
SHATTERED LULLABY by Laura Scott (LIS) KU 4.5*
PRIMARY SUSPECT by Laura Scott (LIS) KU 4.5*
PROTECTING HIS SECRET SON by Laura Scott (LIS) KU 4.5*
Audiobook
A SEARCH FOR REDEMPTION by Jo Ann Brown (LI Amish) hoopla 4*
RESCUING HARMONY RANCH by Jennie Marts (Hallmark) hoopla 4.5*
THE BEST IS YET TO COME by Debbie Macomber (secular rom) hoopla 4*
THE BRIDE OF BLACKFRIARS LANE by Michelle Griep (historical England) hoopla 4.5*
YOU'LL BE MINE by Rachel Hauck & Mandy Boerma (romance) Libby 4.5*
THE CHRISTMAS QUILT by Melody Carlson (Christmas) libby 4.5*
YESTERDAY'S GONE by Cindy & Erin Woodsmall (Amish time travel) hoopla
HARVEST MOON by Denise Hunter - AVID challenge (fall 2021 or 2022) 5*
ESCAPE FROM AMSTERDAM by Lauralee Bliss (Heroines of WW2) hoopla 4.5*
SURVIVAL by Lisa Harris (suspense/EMP) hoopla 4.5*
THE ORCHARD by Beverly Lewis (Amish 1970s) libby 4*
SUGAR BIRDS by Cheryl Bostrum (Carol Award Winner) hoopla 4.5*
FALL OUT by Carrie Stuart Parks (suspense) libby 5*
THE INHERITANCE by Tamera Alexander (historical) libby 4*
MOONLIGHT IN VERMONT by Kacy Cross (Hallmark) hoopla 4* some slang
STILL MY FOREVER by Kim Vogel Sawyer (Historical Mennonite) libby
COME DOWN SOMEWHERE by Jennifer Wright (WW2/1950s split time) can’t rate. Very good, but hard book and subject.
EXPLOSIVE REVENGE by Maggie K Black (LIS) hoopla 4.5*
O Little Town (anthology) libby
HOPES AND FEARS by Amanda Wen (historical) 4.5*
WHILE MORTALS SLEEP by Janyre Tromp (WW2) 4.5*
THE WONDROUS GIFT by Deborah Raney (contemporary) 4.5*
Shepherds
DARK INTERCEPT by Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson (suspense Carol Award Winner) hoopla 5* - but some language!
DARK ANGEL by Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson (spec suspense) hoopla 5* -But language
Cub Creek series
CUB CREEK by Grace Greene (family/romance) hoopla 4.5*
LEAVING CUB CREEK by Grace Greene (family/romance) hoopla 4.5*
Wildflower House - Continuing saga
WILDFLOWER HEART by Grace Greene (romance) KU audio 4*
WILDFLOWER HOPE by Grace Greene (romance) KU audio 4*
WILDFLOWER CHRISTMAS by Grace Greene (romance) KU ebook
WILDFLOWER WEDDING by Grace Greene (romance) hoopla
Emerald Isle, NC series:
BEACH RENTAL by Grace Greene (romance) 4.5*
BEACH WINDS by Grace Greene (romance) 4.5*
BEACH WEDDING by Grace Greene (romance) 4.5*
Five & Dime Christmas anthology (1881 Woolworth’s) - hoopla MFP challenge Sept
A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS by Suzanne Dietze 4.5*
A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS by Patty Smith Hall 4.5*
THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS by Christina Lorenzen 4.5*
LUNCH WITH MAGGIE by Cynthia Hickey 4.5
A Country Affair
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY by Debbie Macomber (secular romance) hoopla 4*
COUNTRY BRIDE by Debbie Macomber (secular romance) hoopla 4*
Amish Matchmaker Mystery
MATCHMAKING CAN BE MURDER by Amanda Flower (Amish cozy) hoopla 4*
COURTING CAN BE KILLER by Amanda Flower (Amish cozy) hoopla 4*
Epic Story of RJ and York (ongoing saga)
OUT OF THE NIGHT by Susan May Warren (suspense) libby 5*
I WILL FIND YOU by Susan May Warren (suspense) libby 5*
NO MATTER THE COST by Susan May Warren (suspense) libby 5*
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