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  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    JUNE LIST:

    ADONIRAM JUDSON by Janet and Geoff Benge – missionary – 4
    WILLIAM WILBERFORCE by Janet and Geoff Benge – missionary – 4.5
    JOHN NEWTON by the Benges – biography – 4 (couldn't finish due to Hoopla difficulties)


    RESCUING ROSE by Susan Pope Sloan – Civil War Rom – 4.5

    THE UNSEELIE'S WALLFLOWER by Elisa Rae – fantasy – 5
    THE ELF KING by Tara Grayce – fantasy – 5+
    THE KING'S CURSE by J F Rogers – fantasy – 5
    THE KING'S FEATHER by Amy Earls – fantasy - 5
  • connierandel
    connierandel Posts: 1,982 Member
    7/2023

    EBOOKS 105

    WHAT MOMMA LEFT BEHIND by Cindy K Sproles (hist) libby 4.5* TN
    THE WEDDING STANDOFF by Evangeline Kelly (rom) KU 4*
    SEALED WITH A KISS by Liwen Y Ho (rom com) KU 4.5*
    LIAR'S WINTER by Cindy K Sproles (hist) libby 4 5*
    THE BULL RIDER'S BABY by Brenda Minton (LI) libby 4*
    A SEASIDE WONDER by Melissa Tagg (Muir Harbor 2)
    DIAL S FOR SECOND CHANCES by Linda Shenton Matchett (rom) 4*
    RISKY RESCUE by Laura Scott (susp) libby 4.5*
    THE ONE WHO KNOWS ME by Joan Embola (new adult) libby 4* strong slang
    A SIDELINED CHRISTMAS by Toni Shiloh (Christmas) libby 8/14
    COLD PURSUIT by Nancy Mehl (susp) libby 4.5* MO

    Cowboy Confessions
    MR NOT RIGHT FOR HER by Jo Grafford (rom) 4*
    MR MAYBE RIGHT FOR HER by Jo Grafford (rom) 4*
    MR RIGHT BUT SHE DOESN'T KNOW IT by Jo Grafford (rom) 4*
    MR RIGHT AGAIN FOR HER by Jo Grafford (rom) 4*
    MR YEAH, RIGHT. AS IF…by Jo Grafford (rom) 4*

    Baxter Boys
    TAKE MY PLACE by Jessie Gussman (prequel) have 3.5* cliffhanger!
    SECOND CHANCE WITH YOU by Jessie Gussman (rom) 4* some slang!
    FOR KEEPS WITH YOU by Jessie Gussman (rom) KU 4*

    Through Every Danger (Summer Heat 2) KU
    UNDERTOW by Lisa Phillips (cruise- Washington?) 4*
    SWEPT AWAY by Michelle Aleckson - CA 4*
    FRACTURED MEMORIES by Lynn Shannon - TX 4.5*
    LETHAL INHERITANCE by Rebecca Hemlock 4* - OH

    Four Christmas Kisses Anthology: KU
    THE BILLIONAIRE'S BODYGUARD by Tammie Dearen 4*
    ROMANCING THE RANCHER by Jen Peters 4*
    MERRY AND THE GENTLEMAN by Donna K Weaver 4*

    Hope Island Securities:
    FORGOTTEN PAST by Mary Alford (susp) KU 4.5*
    DEADLY PAST by Mary Alford (susp) KU 4.5*
    CHASING THE PAST by Mary Alford (susp) KU 4*

    Stay With Me (Summer Heat #1 Boxed set) KU
    ABANDONED by Liz Bradford - NC 4*
    ASCENDING HOPE by Sara Blackard - Alaska 4*
    RUNAWAY by Jennifer Pierce - Ark
    RODEO SABOTAGE by Kari Trumbo - Nevada 4*

    Pink Pistol Sisterhood
    AIMING FOR HIS HEART by Julie Benson (Pink Pistol 10) KU 3.5*
    PISTOL PERFECT (Pink Pistol #11) by Jessie Gussman (rom)

    Squeaky Clean In Between:
    HALF WITTED by Christy Barritt (cozy) KU 4*
    HALF TRUTH by Christy Barritt (cozy) KU 4*

    Kent Brothers - boxed set KU
    THE BROKEN WARRIOR by Taylor Hart (susp) 4* CA - light slang
    THE REDEEMED GROOM by Taylor Hart (susp) 4*
    THE FAKE FIANCE GROOM by Taylor Hart (rom) 3.5*
    HER HOLLYWOOD FAKE FIANCE by Taylor Hart (rom) 4*
    THE BETTING GROOM by Taylor Hart (rom) 4*
    MARRIED BY CHRISTMAS by Taylor Hart (rom) Hawaii 4*

    Secrets of Roux River Bayou
    DANGEROUS MERCY by Kathy Herman (susp) LA - 4.5*
    RELENTLESS PURSUIT by Kathy Herman (susp) LA - KU 4.5*

    Wild Cow Ranch
    MAVERICK HEART by Natalie Bright & Denise McAllister (cont western) hoopla 4.5*
    WILD COW WINTER by Natalie Bright & Denise McAllister (cont western) hoopla 4.5*
    FOLLOW A WILD HEART by Natalie Bright & Denise McAllister (cont western) KU 4*
    COWGIRLS AND RUSTLERS by Natalie Bright & Denise McAllister (cont western) KU 4.5*
    A WILD COW WEDDING by Natalie Bright & Denise McAllister (cont western) KU 4.5*
    A WILD COW CHRISTMAS by Natalie Bright & Denise McAllister (cont western) KU

    Main St. Minden: - INDIANA
    FALLING ON MAIN STREET by Tara Grace Erickson (rom) YouTube 4*
    WINTER WISHES by Tara Grace Erickson (rom) 4*
    KISSING IN THE KITCHEN by Tara Grace Erickson (rom) KU
    SPRING FEVER by Tara Grace Erickson (rom) 4.5*
    SUMMER TO REMEMBER by Tara Grace Erickson (rom) KU 4,5*

    K9 Search & Rescue
    ALL THAT I DREAD by Linda J White (susp) hoopla 4.5* - VA
    FEAR THAT CHASES ME by Linda J White (susp) hoopla 4.5*
    WHEN EVIL FINDS US by Linda J White (susp) hoopla 4.5*
    MY DARKEST NIGHT by Linda J White (susp) hoopla 4.5*
    WINTER FIGHT by Linda J White (susp) KU 4.5*

    AUDIOBOOKS
    WISDOM TO KNOW by Elizabeth Maddrey - YouTube 4* -very low volume hard to hear
    HOW I MET YOUR BROTHER by Janette Rallison (rom) YouTube 4*
    MASQUERADE by Janette Rallison (rom) YouTube 4*
    A SHADOW IN MOSCOW by Katherine Reay (cold war) hoopla 4.5*
    HOPE BEYOND THE WAVES by Heidi Chiavaroli (split time) scribd 4.5* MA
    FLIRTATION WALK by Siri Mitchell (historical) hoopla 4.5* NY
    OLYMPIC MOUNTAIN PURSUIT by Jodie Bailey (LIS) 4* WA
    BREAK OF DAY by Colleen Coble (suspense) libby 4.5*
    COURTSHIP ON HUCKLEBERRY HILL by Jennifer Beckstrand (Amish) cloud 4.5*
    LAWFULLY CHERISHED by Liwen Y Ho - YouTube 4*
    A SUDDEN ROMANCE by Rose Fresquez (rom) YouTube 4*
    LADIES OF THE LAKE Cathy Gohlke (historical) hoopla 5*
    THE ONLY EXCEPTION by Mandi Blake (romance) hoopla 4.5*
    A THOUSAND WORDS by Mandi Blake (rom) hoopla 4.5*
    A STARLET SPY by Rachel Scott McDaniel (WW2) hoopla 5*
    THE ALL AMERICAN by Susie Finkbeiner (1950s) scribd 4.5* slang
    THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS by Suzanne Woods Fisher - Scribd 4.5*
    FINDING US by Tracie Peterson (historical) libby 5*

    Death by Food Truck - scribd
    UN-LUCKY NOODLES by Joi Copeland (cozy) Maine 4*
    DEAD AS DONUT by Cynthia Hickey (cozy) Maine 4*
    LETHAL SPUDS by Linda Baton Johnson (cozy) Maine 4*
    TACO TRAGEDY by Teresa Ives Lilly (cozy) Maine 4*

    Hope Ranch
    HOPE FOR CHRISTMAS Christmas by Elizabeth Maddrey (romance) hoopla 4*
    HOPE FOR TOMORROW by Elizabeth Maddrey (rom) hoopla 4*
    HOPE FOR LOVE by Elizabeth Maddrey (romance) hoopla 4*
    HOPE FOR FREEDOM by Elizabeth Maddrey (romance) hoopla 4*
    HOPE FOR A FAMILY by Elizabeth Maddrey (romance) hoopla 4*

    Cody Bay Inn
    NANTUCKET CALLING by Amy Rafferty (prequel) KU 4*
    STARTING OVER IN NANTUCKET by Amy Rafferty - hoopla 4 - couple instances of language
    AUGUST DREAMS IN NANTUCKET by Amy Rafferty - hoopla 4* couple instances of language
    SAY GOODBYE TO SUMMER IN NANTUCKET by Amy Rafferty - hoopla 4* More instances of language

    Flyboys Of Sweet Briar Ranch (North Dakota)
    JUST A COWBOY'S LIFETIME LOVE by Jessie Gussman (rom) YouTube 4.5*
    JUST A COWBOY'S DREAM COME TRUE by Jessie Gussman (rom) YouTube 4.5*
    JUST A COWBOY'S HAPPY EVER AFTER by Jessie Gussman - YouTube 4.5*

    Interlude Inn (clean)
    CHASING ROMANCE by Liwen Y Ho (clean) YouTube 4*
    ROMANTICALLY EVER AFTER by Liwen Y Ho (clean) YouTube 4*
    HOLDING ON TO LOVE by Liwen Y Ho (clean) YouTube 4*

    Magnolia Island
    MAGNOLIA DREAMS by Malory Ford (prequel)- YouTube 4.5*
    OCEANS OF MERCY Malory Ford (romance) YouTube 4.5*
    FLAMES OF FAITH Malory Ford (romance) YouTube 4.5*
    GROWING HOPE Malory Ford (romance) YouTube 4.5*
    FIGHTING FOR TRUTH by Malory Ford (rom) YouTube 4.5*
    MELODY OF THE HEART by Malory Ford (rom) YouTube 4.5*

  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    JULY LIST:

    BETTY GREENE by Geoff and Janet Benge – biography – 5
    GRACE ALLYWARD by Geoff and Janet Benge – biography - 5+

    FIRMAMENT: REVERSAL ZONE by J Grace Pennington – sci-fi – 4.5
    FIRMAMENT: GESTERN by J Grace Pennington – DNF – didn't hold my attention
    FIRMAMENT: NO MAN by J Grace Pennington – sci-fi – 4.5
    LEGACY OF THE CURSE by Deborah Grace White – fantasy – 4.5
    BARD TIDINGS by Paul Regnier – fantasy – 4.5
    MOJAVE MAN by J W Gilbert – millennial – DNF (so far) I didn't like a scene in the book that just didn't mesh with the theme of the story.

    AN AMIABLE FOE by Jennie Goutet – regency – 4
    THE PRIORITY UNIT by Susan Page Davis – cont cop - 4

  • connierandel
    connierandel Posts: 1,982 Member
    8.2023 = 75
    Ebooks
    IN THE SHELTER OF HAWTHORNE HOUSE by Sarah E Ladd (historical) libby 4.5*
    GLADWYNN GRANT GETS HER FOOTING by Lisa Howler (cozy) KU 4.5*
    HIDDEN AWAY AT PROMISE LODGE by Charlotte Hubbard (Amish) libby 4*
    GRUMPY COWBOY PROFESSOR by Rose Luv (rom/clean) KU 4* one offensive word
    JUST THE NICEST PERSON by Christy Barritt (True Crime Junkie #1) KU 3.5* - definitely not my favorite of her books.
    UNDERCOVER PROTECTION by Maggie Black (LIS) KU 4*
    POSITIVELY PENELOPE by Pepper Basham (epistolary) libby 4*
    SHADOW OF DECEIT by Susan Sleeman (susp) libby 4.5*
    THE ENTREPRENEUR'S NURSE by Rose Fresquez (rom) 5* Uganda
    WHILE YOU WALKED BY by Regina Felty (drama) 5+ PA
    FALLING FOR MR. WRITE by Carol Moncado (rom) KU 4*
    A HUCKLEBERRY AND HOLLY CHRISTMAS by Danni Roan (ornamental match-maker #40) 3.5* TN
    TO ENCHANT A LADY'S HEART by Robin Lee Hatcher (regency) KU 4*
    HONOR AND DEFEND by Lynette Eason (LIS) libby 4*
    FORGET ME NOT by Vickie Hinze (susp) libby 4.5*
    HOW SWEET IT IS by by Andrea Christenson (Deep Haven - Fox Family) KU 4.5*
    EVERYDAY FILLED WITH HOPE by Sheila Stovall - Carol finalist - KU 5* KY/ Niger
    WRITTEN ON THE WIND by Elizabeth Camden (historical) Christy Finalist -libby 4.5
    INHERITING THE FARMHOUSE by Catelyn Meadows (romance) hoopla 4* some steam

    Newsmakers:
    THE NEWSMAKERS by Lis Wiehl (susp) libby 5*
    THE CANDIDATE by Lis Wiehl (susp) libby 5*
    THE SEPARATIST by Lis Wiehl (susp) libby audio 5*

    Hidden Hearts Of The Guilded Age
    COUNTERFEIT LOVE by Crystal Caudill (hist) libby 4.5* - Ohio
    COUNTERFEIT HOPE by Crystal Caudill (hist) libby 4.5*- IN
    COUNTERFEIT FAITH by Crystal Caudill (hist) libby 4.5*

    Texas Rancher Trilogy
    THE RANCHER TAKES A COOK by Misty Beller (Texas Rancher Trilogy #1) KU 4.5*
    THE RANGER TAKES A BRIDE (Texas Rancher Trilogy #2) by Misty Beller KU 4.5*
    THE RANCHER TAKES A COWGIRL (Texas Rancher Trilogy #3) by Misty Beller hoopla 4.5*

    Come What May (Summer Heat #3)
    SERIAL HEAT by Emmie Haney (WA) 4*
    ART OF DECEPTION by Cara Putman - Indiana 4.5*
    REAL JUSTICE by Katy Lee - GA 4*
    INDUCTION by Chautona Havig - MO 4.5*

    Seaside Cowboys
    SEASIDE COWBOY'S SECOND CHANCE by Alexa Verde (rom mystery) KU 4*
    SEASIDE COWBOY'S BEST FRIEND by Alexa Verde (rom) KU 4*

    Proverbs Daughters trilogy:
    PIECES OF ME EVERYWHERE by Regina Felty (YA) KU 4.5*
    JUST SOLITARY ME by Regina Felty (YA) KU

    Water’s Edge
    WITH YOU BESIDE ME by Juliette Duncan (book 3) KU 4.5* -Australia
    ALL I WANT IS YOU by Juliette Duncan (book 4) KU 4.5*- Australia
    IT WAS ALWAYS YOU by Juliette Duncan (book 5) KU 4.5*- Australia
    MY HEART BELONGS TO YOU by Juliette Duncan (book 6) KU 4.5* Australia
    I'M LOVING YOU by Juliette Duncan (book 7) KU 4.5*- Australia

    Safe Harbors
    A CHANGE OF PLANS by Donna K Weaver (action/rom) hoopla 5*
    TORN CANVAS by Donna K Weaver (rom) hoopla 5*
    SWING VOTE by Donna K Weaver (rom) KU 4*
    THE WIDOW AND THE PROFESSOR by Donna K Weaver (rom) hoopla 4*
    KINGS CROSSED LOVERS by Donna K Weaver (rom) KU 4*


    Audiobooks
    EXPIRED PROMISE by Lisa Phillips (susp) Scribd 4.5*
    TWO TO TANGO by Kathleen Fuller (rom) 4*
    COUNTDOWN by Lynette Eason (susp) libby 5*
    POSTCARDS by Elizabeth Maddrey (rom) hoopla 4.5*
    THREAT DETECTION by Sharon Dunn (LIS) hoopla 4* - WA
    A WIDE AND PLEASANT PLACE by Valerie Comer (rom) hoopla 4* ID
    THE LOVE SCRIPT by Toni Shiloh (rom) scribd - CA (not a great narrator) 4.5*
    IRIS by Susan May Warren (susp) libby 4*
    SUMMER IN THE SPOTLIGHT by Liz Johnson (rom) hoopla 4.5* Canada
    CHRISTMAS IN MAGNOLIA GLEN by Catelyn Meadows (Christmas) hoopla 4.5* some slang
    PLOTS AND PANS by Kelly Eileen Hake (historical) scribd 4.5*
    TO BRING YOU BACK by Emily Conrad - hoopla 4.5*
    BEGUILED by Deanne Gist & Mark Bertrand (susp) libby 4.5*
    THE LAST PLEA BARGAIN by Randy Singer (susp) libby 5*
    SNOWED IN AT THE EVENT CENTER by Catelyn Meadows (Christmas) 4*
    THE McCAID SISTERS by Amy Rafferty (clean) libby 4.5*
    ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS by Ellie Hall (Christmas) YouTube 4*
    NEW YEAR WITH THE BILLIONAIRE by Ellie Hall (rom) 3.5*
    THE HEARTWOOD SEA by Elana Johnson (rom) scribd 4*
    CENTER OF GRAVITY by Laura McNeill (wms fict) Libby 9/8

    Birch Creek Ranch
    THE RETREAT by B E Baker (family saga) scribd 4*
    THE REBOOT by B E Baker (family saga) hoopla 4.5*
    THE SURPRISE by B E Baker (family saga) hoopla 4*

    The Showstopper
    WHISTLE BLOWERS by R.E. Merrill (cozy) YouTube 4*
    THE SHOWSTOPPER by R.E. Merrill (cozy) YouTube 4*

    Billionaire: (basically clean, little slang)
    HER BIG FAT FAKE BILLIONAIRE BOYFRIEND by Victorine E Lieske (rom) YouTube 4*
    HER BIG FAT FOXY BILLIONAIRE BEST FRIEND by Victorine E Lieske (rom) YouTube 4*

    Guardian Group Security Team
    TRU by Bree Livingston (susp) YouTube 4*
    HENDRIX by Bree Livingston (susp) YouTube 4*

    DNF
    JUST HIS SECRETARY by Donna Jeffries (aka Liz Isaacson) Scribd -too much steam
  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    AUGUST LIST
    THE SCENT OF FEAR by Mary Alford – Amish susp – 4
    HEARTS OF FIRE by VOM – real life Christians' stories - 5+
    MAINE JUSTICE book 1 by Susan Page Davis – cop suspense – 4.5
    FORT POINT book 2 by Susan Page Davis – cop suspense – 4.5
    A SUITABLE ARRANGEMENT by Martha Keyes – Regency - 5

    BEFORE BEAUTY by Brittany Fichter – fairy tale - 4
    MEMORIES OF SALT AND STONE by Maegan M. Simpson – fantasy - 4
    ROSE OF THE FAE by Brittany Fichter – fantasy – 5+
    Re-read THE SEERS SECRET by Brittany Fichter – fantasy – 4.5
    Re-read THE SEERS DRAGON by Brittany Fichter – fantasy – 4.5
    Re-read A KINGDOM SUBMERGED by Deborah Grace White – fantasy – 4.5
    Re-read A KINGDOM DISCOVERED by Deborah Grace White – fantasy – 4
  • connierandel
    connierandel Posts: 1,982 Member
    edited October 2023
    09/2023 - 76 books

    Ebooks
    COUNTERFEIT TRUTH by Crystal Caudill (hist) 4*
    THE AMBITION by Lee Strobel (susp) libby 4.5* - IL
    EMBRACING HIS PAST by Christina Linstrot Miller (LI) cloud 4* Carol award finalist
    THE RANCHER'S WANT AD MIX-UP by Megan Besing (LI historical) cloud 4*- MO - Carol Award finalist
    MY CRAZY BLIND DATE BLOG by Ann Stang (rom com) have 4*
    LETTERS OF COMFORT by Wanda Brunstetter (Amish) libby - 3.5* IN
    BETRAYED BIRTHRIGHT by Liz Shoaf (LIS) libby 4*
    HUNTED IN THE WILDERNESS by Kellie VanHorn (LIS) cloud 4.5* - Carol Award winner
    HERO DEBUT by Angela Ruth Strong (rom) cloud 4.5*
    UNSEEN DANGER by Jerusha Agen (susp) libby 4.5*
    DIAL X FOR XHILARATION by Melissa Masterson (rom) KU 4*
    OPERATION: CHOSEN by Kari Trumbo (rom susp) KU 4.5*
    EVERY SECRET THING by Ann Tatlock - 4* DE
    FIELDS OF FIRE by Ryan Steck (susp) libby 4* - some language
    WHO BROUGHT THE DOG TO CHURCH by Tracy L Smoak - KU 5+*
    DANGEROUS CHRISTMAS MEMORIES by Sarah Hamaker (LIS) Libby 4*
    SILENT NIGHT SHADOWS by Sara Varland (LIS) libby 4* GA
    WHERE LOVE IS PLANTED by Dawn Kinzer (Meriside #1) KU 4.5*
    LUKE by Liz Isaacson (romance) KU 4.5*
    CAN'T HELP FALLING by Courtney Walsh (rom com) KU
    SURVIVE THE NIGHT by Vicki Hinze (LIS) libby 4.5* - FL
    SEASIDE COWBOY'S MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE by Alexa Verde (rom) KU 4*
    FIXING UP THE FARMHOUSE by Catelyn Meadows (romance) KU 4*
    DIVINE CREATIONS by Hope Callaghan (cozy) KU - KS
    RANGER JUSTICE by Lynn Shannon (Texas Ranger Heroes 6) KU 4.5*
    KNIGHT IN SHINING APRON by Carole Brown (rom mystery) KU 4* WV

    Brand of Justice
    OVER THE LIMIT by Lisa Phillips (susp #5) KU 4*- NV
    SKIN AND BONE by Lisa Phillips (susp #6) KU 4.5*

    Signs of life series
    SIGNS OF LIFE by Creston Mapes (suspense) 4.5*
    LET MY DAUGHTER GO by Creston Mapes (suspense) 5*

    Lantern Beach Exposure
    DECEPTIVE SHALLOWS by Christy Barritt (Lantern Beach Exposure #5) KU 4.5*
    SECRET SHORES by Christy Barritt (Lantern Beach Exposure #6) KU 4.5*

    Suamalie Islands:
    A HEART FOR NEWS by Susan K Beatty (Suamalie Islands #4) KU
    LOVE LIKE NO OTHER by Tabitha Bouldin (Suamalie Islands #5) KU 4*

    Garfield - Valley View
    PAM by Sharon Srock (wm fict) hoopla 4.5* sad
    SAMANTHA by Sharon Srock (wm fict) hoopla 4.5*
    KATE by Sharon Srock (wm fict) hoopla 4.5*
    KARLA by Sharon Srock (wm fict) hoopla 4.5*
    HANNAH'S ANGEL by Sharon Srock (wm fict) KU 4 5*
    A MAKEOVER MADE IN HEAVEN by Sharon Srock (wm fict) KU 4.5*
    IRIS by Sharon Srock (wm fict) KU 4.5*

    Audiobooks
    FINDING HOME by Irene Hannon (rom) scribd 4*
    PIXELS AND PAINT by Kristi Ann Hunter (rom) hoopla 4.5*
    EXPLOSIVE REVENGE by Maggie Black (LIS) hoopla 4*
    RULE OF LAW by Randy Singer (legal) hoopla 4.5*
    COLD CASE REVENGE by Jessica R Patch (LIS) 4.5*
    THE LOST MANUSCRIPT by Mollie Rushmeyer (adventure) hoopla 5*
    BRYNN AND SEBASTIAN HATE EACH OTHER by Bethany Turner (rom) hoopla 4.5* lots of slang at the beginning
    HE SHOULD HAVE TOLD THE BEES by Amanda Cox - Libby 5+
    BOOKSHOP OF SECRETS by Mollie Rushmeyer - Libby 5*
    NOW OR NEVER by Emily Conrad (The Many Oaks Romances) hoopla 4* - IA
    WILDFLOWER FALLS by Denise Hunter (rom) libby 4.5*- NC
    THE HEIRLOOM by Beverly Lewis (Amish) libby 4*
    THE GIRL FROM THE PAPERS by Jennifer L Wright (historical) scribd 4*
    LOVE'S DWELLING by Kelly Irvin (Amish) libby 4*

    Strawberry Sands - very LONG ads!
    THERE I FIND REST by Jessie Gussman (rom) YouTube 4*
    THERE I FIND PEACE by Jessie Gussman (rom) YouTube 4*
    THERE I FIND LOVE by Jessie Gussman (rom) YouTube 4*
    THERE I FIND JOY by Jessie Gussman (rom) YouTube 4*

    Oak Street series
    SUMMERTIME LILIES by LM Karen (rom) Hoopla 4*
    SHUT THE FRONT DOOR by LM Karen (rom) hoopla 4*
    EVERYTHING by LM Karen (rom) hoopla 4*

    Triumph Over Adversity
    CALCULATED RISK by Lynn Shannon (susp #1) scribd 4*
    CRITICAL ERROR by Lynn Shannon (susp #2) hoopla 4.5*

    Moore Sisters
    MOORE OR LESS by LM Karen (rom) hoopla 4*
    ALL THE MOORE by LM Karen (rom) hoopla 4*
    MOORE THAN MEETS THE EYE by LM Karen (rom) hoopla 4*
    MOORE TO LOVE by LM Karen (rom) hoopla 4*
    SAY NO MOORE by LM Karen (rom) hoopla 4*

    Wolf Creek
    BETTER TOGETHER by Mandi Blake (rom) hoopla 4*
    THE OTHER SIDE by Mandi Blake (rom) hoopla 4*
    FOREVER AFTER ALL by Mandi Blake (rom) KU ebook 4*

    Deadly Alliance series:
    DEADLY ALLIANCE by Candle Sutton (susp) scribd 5*
    DEADLY DEVOTION by Candle Sutton (susp) hoopla 4.5*
    DEADLY REDEMPTION by Candle Sutton (susp) hoopla 5*
    DEADLY DELIVERANCE by Candle Sutton (susp) scribd 5*

  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    Oh dear, I forgot to keep track this month. I'll get on it for next month. I had two fantasies down on my list, but one was a DNF. I did finish STORMS OF ALLEGIANCE by Melanie Cellier - 5. I also finished HEARTS OF FIRE (2), put out by Voice of the Martyrs - 4. Some of the stories were 5+ stars and some were 3.
  • connierandel
    connierandel Posts: 1,982 Member
    10.2023 = 65
    EBOOKS

    A BEAUTIFUL DISGUISE by Roseanna M White (historical) libby 4.5*
    A ROYAL CHRISTMAS by Melody Carlson (Christmas) libby 4.5*
    THE TRAVELING PRAYER SHAWL by Jennifer Lynn Cary (wms fict - split time) KU 4*
    MARRYING THE RANCHER'S DAUGHTER by Tara Grace Ericson (Redemption Ridge 1) KU
    THE SECRETS BENEATH by Kimberley Woodhouse (historical) libby 5*
    THE LEGACY OF LONGDALE MANOR by Carrie Turansky (split time) libby 4*
    SHADOW OF NIGHT by Susan Sleeman (susp) libby 4.5*
    YOU MAKE IT FEEL LIKE CHRISTMAS by Toni Shiloh (Christmas) libby 4*
    THERE I FIND TRUST by Jessie Gussman (personalized pre-release) 5*
    DEADLY EXPOSURE by Cara Putman (susp) 4.5*

    Marry Christmas (2023 Christmas Lights) KU
    CAN'T FIGHT THE MISTLETOE by Jaycee Weaver 4*
    THE LAST MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS by Teresa Tysinger 4*
    HASHTAG HITCHED AT CHRISTMAS by Cathe Swanson 4*
    THE LIGHTS OF NEW CHELTENHAM by Chautona Havig 4*

    Crafted with Love
    EMBER by Sharon Srock (wms fict) 4*
    HOLLY by Sharon Srock (wms fict) KU 4*
    MAGGIE by Sharon Srock (wms fict) KU 4*
    LACY by Sharon Srock (wms fict) KU 4*
    SAGE by Sharon Srock (wms fict) KU 4.5*
    PIPER by Sharon Srock (wms fict) KU 4.5*

    Christmas at Redemption Ridge
    MARRYING THE RANCHER'S DAUGHTER by Tara Grace Ericson (Redemption Ridge 1) KU 4.5
    REMEMBERiNG THE RANCHER by Liwen Y Ho (Redemption Ridge 2) KU 4*

    Dial 0 for Operator: Switchboard Sisterhood KU
    CONNIE by Lynn Donovan (#4) 4*
    PENNY by Lynn Donovan (#8) 4*
    TRACY by Lynn Donovan (#11) 4*

    The Caregivers:
    THE THERAPIST'S NEIGHBOR by Rose Fresquez (rom) 4*
    THE REALTOR’S ATTENDANT by Rose Fresquez (rom) KU 4*

    Sisters by design
    MAC by Sharon Srock (wm fict) KU 4.5*
    RANDY by Sharon Srock (wm fict) KU 4.5*
    CHARLEY by Sharon Srock (wm fict) KU 4.5*
    JESSE by Sharon Srock (wm fict) have 4.5*
    SYD by Sharon Srock (wm fict) KU 4.5*
    ALEX by Sharon Srock (wm fict) KU 4.5*

    AUDIO
    HOLIDAY ILLUSIONS by Lynette Eason (susp) libby 4.5*
    TRACKED THROUGH THE WOODS by Laura Scott (LIS) hoopla 4.5*
    THE BILLIONAIRE’S NANNY by Elizabeth Maddrey (rom) hoopla 4*
    THE WINGS OF POPPY PENDLETON by Melanie Dobson - hoopla 4*
    FALSE IDENTITY by Jennifer Youngblood and Sandra Poole (rom susp) hoopla 4.5*
    FACING THE ENEMY by Diann Mills (susp) scribd 5*
    MURDER ON THE SS ROSA by Lee Strauss (Ginger Gold #1) libby 4*
    MURDER AT HIGH TIDE by Lee Straus (Rosa Reed 1) libby 4*
    HOW MR GRINCHLY FOUND CHRISTMAS by Donna K Weaver (Christmas)
    INTO THE FIRE by Irene Hannon (susp) libby 5*
    SNOWBOUND ESCAPE by Dana Mentink (LIS) hoopla
    EXPIRED VOWS by Lisa Phillips (susp) hoopla 4.5*
    GOTTA HAVE FAITH by Becky Doughty (rom) hoopla 4.5* - some light slang
    UNTIL THEN by Cindy & Erin Woodsmall (Amish time-travel) hoopla 5*
    IN THE LIGHT OF DAY by Lorana Hoopes (susp) hoopla 4.5*

    River Valley
    SONGS OF HOME by Valerie M Bodden - hoopla 4.5*
    MEMORIES OF THE HEART by Valerie M Bodden - hoopla

    Dawson's Valley
    SWEET TEMPTATION by Kari Trumbo (rom) hoopla 4*
    LOVE'S SECURITY by Kari Trumbo (rom) hoopla 4*

    Carson Brothers of Sweet Rivers Ranch marriage of convenience - Hoopla
    HER CHRISTMAS COWBOY by Marie Richards (rom) 4*
    HER COWBOY HERO by Marie Richards (rom) 4*
    HER CHRISTMAS COWBOY by Marie Richards (rom) 4*
    HER FAKE FIANCE COWBOY by Marie Richards (rom) 4*
    HER SECOND-CHANCE COWBOY by Marie Richards (rom) 4*
    HER LAST CHANCE COWBOY by Marie Richards (rom) 4*
    HER COWBOY PROTECTOR by Marie Richards (rom) 4*

    Mysteries at Kate’s Bed & Breakfast
    SURVIVING RENOVATION by Diane E Tatum (cozy) KU 4*
    TRAUMA AT THE FALL FESTIVAL by Diane E Tatum (cozy) KU 4*

    Sisters by the Sea - hoopla
    THE SEA SHELL CAKE by Wanda Brunstetter (Amish) 4*
    THE BEACH BALL by Jean Brunstetter (Amish) 4*
    FRAGMENTS OF A SAND DOLLAR by Richelle Brunstetter (Amish) 4*
    A SARASOTA SUNSET by Lorine Brunstetter Van Corbach (Amish) 4*

    DNF -
    GINGERBREAD MAN by Lee Straus (susp) libby - just not the right time.
  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    Most of my books this month were re-reads.

    GLITCH SOCIETY by Anna Travis - sci-fi - 5
    FUGITIVE OF TALIONIS by C J Milacci - sci-fi - 5
    VYPER by Vikki Kestell - susp - 5
  • cmsienk
    cmsienk Posts: 19,077 Member
    I am too embarrassed to post my monthly reading list. I might have 8-10 books in a good month. You ladies put me to shame
  • connierandel
    connierandel Posts: 1,982 Member
    Cindy - there is no pride in numbers. I need the distraction on audio books or text to voice while I do life. Being retired gives me a ton of time to listen.
  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    I agree with Connie. What I want to see is how you liked or didn't like what you did read, it gives me ideas for reads. I know we share what we are reading while reading it, but we don't always share our like or dislike of it! I just have to remember to get it on my list!
  • connierandel
    connierandel Posts: 1,982 Member
    11/2023 - 57
    Ebooks
    TRIAL BY FIRE by Cara Putman (susp) KU 4.5*
    AGAINST THE WIND by Amanda Cabot (historical) libby 4*
    KNOWING YOU by Tracie Peterson (historical) libby 4.5* WA
    AN UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS GIFT by Janetta Fudge-Messmer (Christmas) KU 4.5*
    BRYCE by Liz Isaacson (rom) KU 4* - very long for this type if book
    THE PRODIGAL PRINCE by Carol Monaco (Royal) KU 4.5*
    JULIA MONROE BEGINS AGAIN by Rebekah Millet - libby 3.5* LA

    You’re On The Air
    DIAL K FOR KISS by Tanya Eavenson (rom) KU 4*
    DIAL Z FOR ZEKE by Lynn A Coleman (rom) KU

    Redemption Ridge
    AMENDING THE CHRISTMAS CONTRACT by Hannah Jo Abbott (Redemption Ridge 3) KU 4*
    WOOING THE WIDOWER by Elle E Kay (Redemption Ridge 4) KU

    Christmas In The Crosshairs - KU
    DEADLY HOLIDAY HIJACK by Kate Angelo (susp) 4* GA
    SILENT NIGHT SIEGE by Kelly Underwood (susp) CO 4*
    CHRISTMAS SNOWSTORM STANDOFF by Sami Abrams (susp) MT 4*

    Holiday Menace - KU
    MIDNIGHT CLEAR by Jerusha Agen (Susp) 4*
    CHRISTMAS IN THE CROSSHAIRS by Mary Alford (Susp) 4*
    SILENCED NIGHT by Lori Altebaumer (Susp) 4*
    ESCAPE WITH THE PRODIGAL by Danielle Grandinetti (Susp) 4*
    CHRISTMAS COLD CASE by Sarah Hamaker (Susp) 4*
    AN IMMINENT CHRISTMAS THREAT by Kendall Hoxsey (Susp) 4*
    SMOKEY MOUNTAIN RESCUE by Karen Kirst (Susp) 4*
    DEADLY SCHOOL BREAK by Pat O’Brien (Susp) 4*
    HIDDEN: A Gadden Valley novella by Hope Welborn (Susp) 4*
    MURDERED BY CHRISTMAS by Terri Weldon (Susp) 4*


    Audiobooks
    UNDER THE SUMMER MOON by Amy Schisler (rom) hoopla 5* - A LOT of liquor.
    BILLIONAIRE IN CANDY CANE FOREST by Clara Bliss (rom) 4*
    ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND CHRISTMAS by Sarah Monzon (Christmas) scribd 4*
    A MERRY MISTAKE by Lorana Hoopes (Christmas) hoopla 4*
    SHADOWS AT DUSK by Elizabeth Goddard (susp) libby 4.5*
    THE LIST by Robert Whitlow (legal) hoopla 5*
    JUST ONCE by Karen Kingsbury (historical) hoopla 5*
    MARSHALING HER HEART by Mary Connealy (historical) libby 4*
    GILDED GIRL by Pamela Kelley (historical) hoopla 4.5*
    MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS by John Gray (Christmas) hoopla VT - Lord's name in vain - not rating
    THE JULIETTE CODE by Pepper Basham (historical) hoopla 5*
    CAPTURING HOPE by Angela K Couch (WW2) hoopla 4.5*

    Strawberry Sands
    THERE I FIND HOPE by Jessie Gussman (rom) YouTube 4.5*
    THERE I FIND LIGHT by Jessie Gussman (rom) YouTube 4.5*
    THERE I FIND PATIENCE by Jessie Gussman (rom) YouTube 4.5*

    Southern Roots Sweet RomCom -
    JUST HIS SECRETARY by Donna Jeffries (RomCom) hoopla 3.5*
    JUST HIS BOSS by Donna Jeffries (RomCom) 4*
    JUST HIS ASSISTANT by Donna Jeffries (RomCom) 4*

    Mt Hope Southern Adventures
    WALKING SHOES by Lynn Gentry (wms fict/Humor) 4*
    SHOES TO FILL by Lynn Gentry (wms fict/Humor) 4*
    DANCING SHOES by Lynn Gentry (wms fict/Humor) 4*

    Finding Home
    FINDING PEACE by Bridget Baker (rom) hoopla 4*
    FINDING GRACE by Bridget E Baker (rom) hoopla 4.5*

    Rodeo
    KEEPING CHRISTMAS by Shanna Hatfield (Christmas #7) hoopla 4*
    ROPING CHRISTMAS by Shanna Hatfield (Christmas #8) hoopla 4*
    REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS by Shanna Hatfield (Christmas #9) hoopla 4*
    SAVORING CHRISTMAS by Shanna Hatfield (Christmas #10) hoopla 4*
    TAMING CHRISTMAS by Shanna Hatfield (Christmas #11) hoopla 4*

    Back Inn Time
    WAGON TRAIN WEEKEND by Stephenia H McGee (time travel) hoopla 4*
    FALLING FOR THE FIFTIES by Stephenia H McGee (time travel) hoopla 4*
    A COLONIAL COURTSHIP by Stephenia H McGee (time travel) hoopla 4*
    A CASTLE FOR CHRISTMAS by Stephenia H McGee (time travel) hoopla 4*
    GILDED AGE GETAWAY by Stephenia H McGee (time travel) hoopla 4*


  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    Believe it or not, I kept up with it this month! LOL!

    NOVEMBER LIST:

    WOLF SOLDIER by James R Hannibal – fantasy – 4.5
    NO FILTER by Heather Day Gilbert – cont cozy - 4
    THE UNLUCKY PRINCE by Deborah Grace White – fairy tale - 4
    THE BEGGAR PRINCE by Kate Stradling – fairy tale – 4.5
    SEEDS by Rachel Starr Thomson – fantasy – 4.5
    TEMPESTS OF TRUTH by Melanie Cellier - fantasy – 4.5
    GLITCH SOCIETY by Anna Travis – fantasy – 5
    FUGITIVES OF TALIONIS by C J Milacci – sci-fi – 5
    VYPER by Vikki Kestell – cont susp – 5 (October)
    THE JABBERWOCKY PRINCESS by Cece Louise – fantasy - 5
    PEACEWEAVER by Everly Haywood – fantasy – 5
    WILD FAE PRIMROSE by Tara Grayce – fantasy - 5
    HOLIDAY TEMPEST ANTHOLOGY – stories 1-3 – cont susp – 4
    SONG OF MOONRISE by Deborah Grace White – fairy tale – 4.5
  • connierandel
    connierandel Posts: 1,982 Member
    I finished both of my books and decided to go ahead and post for December

    12.2023
    Ebooks:

    THE LOST BOYS OF BARLOWE THEATER by Jaime Jo Wright (susp) libby 12/17
    THE FORGOTTEN LIFE OF EVA GORDON by Linda MacKillop (drama) - libby 3.5*
    A MILLION LITTLE CHOICES by Tamera Alexander (Family drama) libby 5+*
    SHADOW OF TRUTH by Susan Sleeman (susp) libby 4.5*
    MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME by Karen Witemeyer (historical) short 3.5*
    THE DUKE'S CHRISTMAS JEWEL by Charity McColl (historical) short
    WHISPERS OF GRACE by Marie Jones & Patrick Jones - short 3*
    A PAPER SNOWFLAKE CHRISTMAS by Maddie Evans (rom) KU 4*
    ONE CHRISTMAS by Kit Morgan (time travel) 3.5*
    COZY CHRISTMAS by Valerie Hansen (LI) libby 4* -KS
    HOME TO CHESTNUT GROVE by Christy Barritt (Christmas) KU 4.5*
    MUSKOTA CHRISTMAS by Carolyn Miller 4*
    BODYGUARD REUNION by Margaret Daley (LIS) libby 4*
    WINTER IN WONDERLAND by Kari Trumbo (rom) 4*

    A Heartwarming Holiday (anthology) Maine
    ONCE UPON A THANKSGIVING by Anna Adams 4*
    ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS by Anna J. Stewart 4*
    ONCE UPON A NEW YEAR’S EVE by Melinda Curtis 4*
    THANKFULLY YOURS by Leigh Riker 3.5*
    COOKING UP CHRISTMAS by Tara Randel 4*
    COUNTDOWN TO ROMANCE by Cari Lynn Webb 4*
    HERS BY THANKSGIVING by Carol Ross 4*
    PEACE, LOVE, AND BABY JOY by Amy Vastine 4*
    NEVER SAY NEVER on New Year’s by Cheryl Harper 4*
    CHRISTMAS PAST by Tara Taylor Quinn 4*
    IT ONLY HAPPENS IN CHRISTMAS TOWN by Shirley Hailstock 4*
    THE MAGIC STOCKING by Liz Flaherty 4*
    THANKSGIVING DUEL by Dana Mentink 4*
    CHRISTMAS CURTAIN CALL by Roz Denny -
    SET FOR NEW YEAR’S by Amie Denman - may have had some slang

    You're On The Air
    DIAL O FOR OBJECTION by Lynn A. Coleman (rom) KU 4*
    Dial T FOR TROUBLE by Lynn A. Coleman (rom) available KU 4*
    DIAL H FOR HALLELUJAH by Joann Durgin (rom) KU 4*

    Georgia Peaches:
    A HEART THAT YEARNS by Laura L Walker (Georgia Peaches #8) 4*
    A CAREFREE HEART by Nina Jayne (Georgia Peaches #11) 4*
    A RESOLUTE HEART by Danni Roan (Georgia Peaches #12) 4*
    PURE HEARTS AND TRUE DIAMONDS by Laurel L Walker (Georgia Peaches #13) 4*
    A HARVEST HEART by Denise Weimer (Georgia Peaches #16) 4*

    Christmas Kisses and Holiday Wishes
    CHRISTMAS AT SALTWATER COVE by Amelia Addler 4*
    BLESSINGS ON STATE STREET by Rachael Bloome 4*
    BEST INTENTIONS by Tamie Dearen 4*
    THE YULETIDE MANOR by Jennifer Griffith 4.5*
    THE CHRISTMAS BACHELOR AUCTION by Rachel John 4*
    A ROYAL CHRISTMAS FOR THE MARINE by Jess Mastorakos 4*
    SANDOVER BEACH CHRISTMAS by Emma St. Clair 4*
    COME TOMORROW by Tess Thompson 4*

    Redemption Ridge
    DREAMING ABOUT FOREVER by Mandi Blake (rom) KU 4*
    BIDDING ON A SECOND CHANCE by Emily Conrad (rom) KU 4*

    The Christmas Collection
    THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS TO COME by DP Conway 3.5* short
    STARRY NIGHT by DP Conway 3.5* short

    Audiobooks
    THE LAST EXCHANGE by Charles Martin (drama) libby 5*
    THE CEDAR KEY by Stephenia H McGee (rom) hoopla 5*
    ARCTIC WITNESS by Heather Woodhaven (LIS) hoopla 4*
    WHAT A WAVE MUST BE by Angela Hunt (drama/suicide) hoopla 5* - but hard and doctrine issues
    THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS PAST by Stephenia H McGee (time travel) hoopla 4*
    A TIMELESS CHRISTMAS by Alexis Stanton (Hallmark) 4.5*
    ON CHRISTMAS AVENUE by Ginny Baird (Hallmark) hoopla 4.5*
    CHRISTMAS IN BAYBERRY by Jennifer Faye (Hallmark) hoopla 4.5* VT
    A HEAVENLY CHRISTMAS by Rhonda Merwarth (Holiday) hoopla 4* IL
    BLIZZARD SHOWDOWN by Shirlee McCoy (LIS) hoopla 4*
    THE BILLIONAIRE’S TEACHER by Elizabeth Maddrey (rom) hoopla 4*
    CHRISTMAS ELLA by Angela Ruth Strong (Christmas) everand 4*
    TO SPARK A MATCH by Jen Turano (historical) libby 4.5*
    JUST BETWEEN YOU AND ME by Jenny B Jones (rom) hoopla 4*
    A WINTER BY THE SEA by Julie Klassen (historical) libby 4*
    THE LETTER TREE by Rachel Fordham (1920s) libby 5*
    HER PLACE IN TIME by Stephenia H McGee (time travel) 4.5*
    TRUST THE STARS by Tricia Goyer (split-time) 5+* AR and Kenya and fictional European country
    THE BILLIONAIRE’S CHRISTMAS by Penelope Spark (rom) YouTube
    HER FAKE CHRISTMAS DATE by Victorine E Lieske (rom) YouTube 4*
    CUPCAKES AND KISSES by Victorine E Lieske (rom) YouTube 3.5* slang
    A ROYAL CHRISTMAS WISH by Lizzie Shane (Hallmark) hoopla 4*
    TWENTY-ONE ROSES by Brooke St. James (rom) hoopla 4*
    THE BAKERY IN BAR HARBOR by Amy Rafferty (rom/susp) hoopla 4*
    TRACKING STOLEN TREASURE by Lisa Phillips (LIS) hoopla 4*
    THE PARIS HOUSEKEEPER by Renee Ryan (WW2) - hoopla 5*

    Bank Street
    THE TROUBLE WITH CRUSHES by Brooke St James (rom) hoopla 4*
    SECRET ROOMS AND STOLEN KISSES by Brooke St James (rom) hoopla 4*

    A Louisiana Christmas To Remember - Everand
    A LOUISIANA SNOW by Morgan Tarpley Smith (Christmas) 4*
    RESTORING CHRISTMAS by Betsy St Amant 4*
    A CHRISTMAS REUNION by Lenora Worth 4*

    Strawberry Sands
    THERE I FIND WISDOM by Jessie Gussman (rom #9) YouTube 4.5*
    THERE I FIND HAPPINESS by Jessie Gussman (rom #10) YouTube 4.5*

    Patriot Peak
    HER FIRST LOVE by Lorana Hoopes (rom) hoopla
    HER SAVING GRACE by Lorana Hoopes (rom) hoopla 4*

    Pinecone Falls
    CHRISTMAS AT COZY HOLLY INN by Meredith Summers - Everand 3.5* some light slang
    COZY HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS by Meredith Summers - Everand

  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    DECEMBER LIST:
    TRUTH: A Christian Thriller Duology by F D Adkins – futuristic - 5
    STEAL A SWORDMAIDEN'S HEART by Tara Grayce – fantasy – 4.5
    GRIMKEEPER by Everly Haywood – fantasy – 4.5
    RUNEMASTER by Everly Haywood – fantasy – 4.5
    SONGBENDER by Everly Haywood – fantasy – dnf – not as clean or as good as the first two books
    THE STAR CLOCK CHRONICLES by E J Kitchens – sci-fi – 4.5 overall
    DAWNBRINGER – 4.5 Books 2-3 = 4.5
    ROSE OF THE DAWN by Brittany Fichter – fantasy – 5
    ROSE ABLAZE (novella) by Brittany Fichter – fantasy – 4.5
    FORBIDDEN REIGN by Amy Earls – fantasy – 4 (had a strong slang word and a cuss word that was immediately corrected)
    GREYWOLF'S HEART by C.M. Banschbach - dnf, not what I expected, made me uncomfortable

    IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS by Heather Blanton – time travel - 5
    MARRIED AT SUNRISE by Leialoha Humpherys – fairy tale re-tell - 4
    HOME FOR AN AMISH CHRISTMAS by Amy Grochowski – Amish – 4
    SHADE GROWN by Heather Day Gilbert – cont susp – 5 (not just because Jake was in it, but it was very good)
    AMISH SECRET BABY by Sarah Miller and Irene Glick – Amish – 5
    FORGOTTEN PAST by Mary Alford – cont susp – 4.5

    I AM IN HERE by Creston Mapes – susp – dnf, I was put off by the tone of the conversations, the snarkiness. I wanted to like it because y'all really liked it, but I just couldn't get into it.
    THE SUN STILL SHINES by Linda Ford – western – DNF, just a downer
  • pianolady831
    pianolady831 Posts: 309 Member
    I haven't read much this year... until late November, that is. Now I want to read all the time! Several of these were novellas.

    Christian Fiction...
    AN ALASKAN CHRISTMAS PROMISE by Belle Calhoune (Love Inspired) - 3.5
    A CROSS-COUNTRY CHRISTMAS by Courtney Walsh - 3.5
    THE CHRISTMAS HUMMINGBIRD by Davis Bunn - 3.5
    THE SHEPHERD'S CROSS by Gary E. Parker - 5
    UNDER THE TEXAS MISTLETOE by Karen Witemeyer - 4
    REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS by Dan Walsh - 5+
    A QUILT FOR CHRISTMAS by Melody Carlson - 4
    A SIMPLE CHRISTMAS by Charlotte Hubbard (Amish) - 3.5
    A MARRIAGE CAROL by Fabry/Chapman - 5
    TIDINGS OF COMFORT & JOY by Davis Bunn - 5
    PRAYERS OF A STRANGER by Davis Bunn - 4
    AN AMISH CHRISTMAS LOVE by Wiseman/Reid, etc. - 3.5
    THE MISTLETOE COUNTESS by Pepper Basham - 3.5

    Mainstream fiction (clean)...
    SKIPPING CHRISTMAS by John Grisham - 4.5
    DEATH OF A GOSSIP by M. C. Beaton - 5
    HERCULE POIROT'S CHRISTMAS BY Agatha Christie - 5
  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    Carole, I think you got caught up on your Christmas reading! LOL!
  • connierandel
    connierandel Posts: 1,982 Member
    01.2024 - 88
    Ebooks
    CALLING ON THE MATCHMAKER by Jody Hedlund (historical) 3.5* too much steam!
    CREED by Susan May Warren (susp) KU 4*
    SECRETS, LIES, AND DEADLY TIES by Tawni Suchy (susp) KU debut author 3* very long!
    HIDDEN AGENDA by Lisa Harris (susp) libby 4*
    HIS SEVENTH STOP by Liz Isaacson (rom) KU - hobby farm 3.5*
    FATAL COVER-UP by Lisa Harris (LIS) libby - Italy / published summer 4*
    DESERT SECRETS by Lisa Harris (LIS) libby - Timbuktu/Sahara 4*
    CHOOSING HER FAMILY by Jill Lynn (LI) cloud ebook 4* Carol Award 2022
    A GREEN AND VIBRANT HOPE by Valerie Comer (rom) gardens Galore/Idaho KU 4.5*
    THE CHRISTMAS APRONS by Tricia Goyer (Amish) libby - solid cover/Montana
    COWBOY TAKING A CHANCE by Jessie Gussman (rom) ND - name J - 4*
    THE SEAMSTRESS OF ACADIE by Laura Frantz (historical) libby 4* seamstress /2024 VA
    CHOCOLATE DREAMS by Cecelia Dowdy - chocolate 3.5*
    SPOON TO BE DEAD by Dana Mentink (cozy) cloud ebook - (illustrated cover) 4*
    REBELLIOUS HEART by Jody Hedlund (pre-Rev. War) KU 4.5*
    THE OTHER PRINCESS by Lacy Williams (rom) 3.5*
    DEDICATION TO LOVE by J Carol Nemeth (historical) journalist - NC 4*
    THE PIRATE’S PURCHASE by Elva Cobb Martin (hist) 4*
    CLOCK TOWER BOUND by Chautona Havig (wms fict) KU wms fict 4.5*
    A LIFE TO LIVE by Toni Shiloh (rom) have. Author name “t”
    ETERNITY BETWEEN US by Stephenia H McGee (historical) libby 4.5*
    THE KIDNAPPING OF CODY MOSS by Sara Fousy (susp) 4.5*
    THE DIVINE PROVERB OF STREUSEL by Sara Brunsvold (wmn fic) libby 5+*
    MIDNIGHT ON THE MISSISSIPPI by Mary Ellis (susp) libby 2/17 Louisiana - letter M
    NECESSARY PERIL by Lynn Shannon (susp #3) cloud audio 4*
    RELUCTANTLY YOURS by Jessica Marie Holt (rom com #1) adverb

    The Legacy Of The Rocking K Ranch (libby) 2/14
    ELEANOR by Mary Connealy (hist) 4*
    GRACE by D. J. Gudger (hist) 4*
    CAROLINE by Becca Whitham (hist) 4*
    PENELOPE by Kimberley Woodhouse (hist) 4*

    Heavenly Daze
    GRACE IN AUTUMN by Lori Copeland and Angela Hunt - hoopla 4*- fall
    A WARMTH IN WINTER by Lori Copeland and Angela Hunt (Christmas) libby-more than one author 4*

    Romance At The Gilded Age Resorts
    A SEASON AT THE GRAND by Sherri Wilson Johnson (historical) KU 4* AL
    A SUMMER AT THOUSAND ISLAND HOUSE by Susan G Mathis (historical) KU NY

    A Breed Apart: Legacy
    HAVOC by Ronie Kendig (military K9) KU 5*- disabled Turkey
    CHAOS by Ronie Kendig (military K9) cloud audio 5*. one word title

    Alaskan Grooms
    AN ALASKAN CHRISTMAS by Belle Calhoune (LI) libby 4*
    REUNITED AT CHRISTMAS by Belle Calhoune (LI) libby 4*
    HIS SECRET ALASKAN HEIRESS by Belle Calhoune (LI) libby

    Escape to Cowboy Crossing
    NO SECOND CHANCE FOR A COWBOY by Alexa Verde (romance) KU 4*
    NO MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE FOR A COWBOY by Alexa Verde (romance) KU 4*
    NO MISTLETOE KISS FOR A COWBOY by Alexa Verde (romance) KU 4*

    Signs of Life:
    I PICK YOU by Creston Mapes (suspense) 4.5*
    CHARM ARTIST by Creston Mapes (suspense) KU 4.5*
    SON & SHIELD by Creston Mapes (suspense) hoopla audio 5*
    SECRETS IN SHADOWS by Creston Mapes (suspense) hoopla audio 5*

    Audiobooks
    IN THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER by Ann H Gabhart (historical) 4*
    THIS PASSING HOUR by Leslie Gould (split time Amish/Mennonite) everand 5*
    IN HIS EYES by Stephenia H McGee (historical) hoopla- Ecclesiastes 3 - birth/death 4.5*
    PENNY’S YULETIDE WISH by Sally Britton (historical) libby 3.5*
    FRAGILE DESIGNS by Colleen Coble (susp) hoopla 5* SC
    THE HEART OF HOME by Stephenia H McGee (historical) hoopla 4* MS/end of war/southern based
    WHEN THE WATERS CAME by Candice Sue Patterson (historical) hoopla 5* Johnstown flood
    SAVING GRAYSON by Chris Fabry (Alzheimer's) everand - hard to rate
    A NECESSARY COMPROMISE by Rose Fresquez (rom) YouTube 3.5*
    DOUBLE TAKE by Lynette Eason (susp) hoopla 4.5* - shown as Best Seller Christianbook.com.
    FALLING FOR A REAL COWBOY by Karen Baney (rom) cloud 4*
    THE UPTIGHT BILLIONAIRE by Cristina Ryan (rom) hoopla - author never read 3.5*
    THE RELUCTANT BILLIONAIRE by Cristina Ryan (rom) hoopla 3.5*
    ON EAGLE’S WINGS by Lynette Bonner (historical) Libby 4*
    KILLER KARAOKE by Hope Callaghan (cozy) hoopla 4*
    A CRY IN THE DARK by Beverly Lewis (Amish YA) everand 3.5*
    PROMISE TO RETURN by Elizabeth Byler Younts (Amish WW2) Hoopla Delaware 4.5*
    ON MOONBERRY LAKE by Holly Varni (small town) everand 5+*
    TAKE ME WITH YOU by Catherine Ryan Hyde (nat parks - secular) KU Audio 4.5* language
    ALASKAN WILDERNESS RESCUE by Sarah Varland (LIS) hoopla 4*
    THE TEACHER OF WARSAW by Mario Escobar (WW2 Poland) hoopla
    COLD THREAT by Nancy Mehl (susp) hoopla 4.5* MO/IA

    Carter's Cove Beach
    THE HEARTWOOD SEA by Elana Johnson (rom) scribd 4*
    THE HEARTWOOD INN by Elana Johnson (rom) scribd 4*
    THE HEARTWOOD BEACH by Elana Johnson (rom) scribd 4*
    THE HEARTWOOD WEDDING by Elana Johnson (rom) scribd 4*
    THE HEARTWOOD CHEF by Elana Johnson (rom) scribd 4*

    An Amish Wedding
    A PERFECT SECRET by Kelly Long - 4*
    A PERFECT MATCH by Kathleen Fuller - 3.5*
    A PERFECT PLAN by Beth Wiseman (Amish) teen 3.5*

    Secrets in Maine
    BEACH HOUSE IN BAR HARBOR by Amy Rafferty (rom/susp) cloud - coast
    THE BACHELOR IN BAR HARBOR by Amy Rafferty (rom susp) cloud 4*
    THE BOUTIQUE IN BAR HARBOR by Amy Rafferty (rom susp) hoopla 4*

    Silverton Lake Romance
    ALL IN GOOD TIME by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer (rom) cloud 4*
    A TIME TO DANCE by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer - cloud 4*
    A TIME TO BAKE by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer (rom) cloud 4*
    A TIME TO HEAL by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer (rom) cloud 4*

    Finnegan's First Responders
    SCORCHED SECRETS by Laura Scott (susp) everand 4.5* medical professional
    CRITICAL RESPONSE by Laura Scott (susp) hoopla 4*
    STRATEGIC THREAT by Laura Scott (susp) cloud lib 4*
    CHRISTMAS CRISIS by Laura Scott (susp) hoopla

    DNF
    THE YEAR OF GOODBYES AND HELLOS by Kelly Irvin - hoopla 1/15 very sad - cancer

  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    JANUARY 2024 READING LIST:
    JOHN WILLIAMS by Geoff and Janet Benge – biography – 5
    JOHN WESLEY by Geoff and Janet Benge – biography - 5

    ICED OVER - 2 by Heather Day Gilbert – cozy – 5
    FAIR TRADE - 3 by Heather Day Gilbert – cozy - 5
    SPILLED MILK - 4 by Heather Day Gilbert – cozy – 5
    TROUBLE BREWING - 5 by Heather Day Gilbert – cozy – 4
    COLD DRIP - 6 by Heather Day Gilbert – cozy – 4.5
    EXPLOSIVE TRUTH by Laura Scott – cont susp – 5
    SEEKING JUSTICE by Laura Scott – cont susp - 5
    TRACKING STOLEN TREASURE by Lisa Phillips – cont susp – 4.5
    RESCUING YOU by Robin Patchen – cont susp – DNF – too lustful
    SHE GETS JULY by Susan Page Davis – cont susp – skipped to end – 3.5

    CORSAIR'S CURSE by Shari Tapscott – fantasy – 4
    THE TRANSFER by C F E Black – dystopian prequel - 5
    THE VERITAS PROJECT by C F E Black – dystopian – 4.5
    TRIALS OF FEATHERS AND FAITH by Celeste Baxendell – fantasy – 4.5


    I started a book called THE FOURTH SCROLL, and ARC read, but it had a very dark feel to it and possessed fortune tellers played a big part in the story as they were trying to destroy the one who would bring light or good. Just to dark so it is a DNF.
  • pianolady831
    pianolady831 Posts: 309 Member
    Christian fiction (highest rating on down) ...
    THE CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT by Phyllis Clark Nichols - 5+
    DEAD WRONG by Vannetta Chapman - 5
    A PLACE TO HEAL by Allie Pleiter - 5
    AN AMISH SECOND CHRISTMAS anthology - 4
    A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TEA anthology - 3.5
    KNOWING YOU by Tracie Peterson - 3.5
    CALLING ON THE MATCHMAKER by Jody Hedlund - 2.5

    Mainstream fiction (clean) ...
    A CHRISTMAS LEGACY by Anne Perry - 5
    A CHRISTMAS VISITOR by Anne Perry - 5

  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    Here is my February List:

    Non-fiction:
    ISOBEL KUHN by Geoff and Janet Benge – missionary to China – 5
    MARY SLESSOR by Geoff and Janet Benge – missionary to Africa – 5+
    PAUL BRAND by Geoff and Janet Benge – missionary doctor to India – 4.5
    C.S. Lewis by Geoff and Janet Benge – biography - 4
    HOW ONE WOMAN GOT TO KNOW JESUS IN A NORTH KOREAN PRISON CAME by Jan Vermeer – reality – 4
    MILE-HIGH MISSIONARY: A JUNGLE PILOT'S MEMOIRS – by James Rush Manley – 4
    SINGLE MISSIONARY WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD – by Julie McDonald – 4

    Fiction:
    ROAST DATE by Heather Gilbert – cont susp – 5
    THE ROSE AND THISTLE by Laura Frantz – hist rom – DNF (kind of lustful)

    Fantasy:
    TRUTH by Molly Evangeline – fantasy re-read – 4.5
    COURAGE by Molly Evangeline – fantasy re-read – 4.5
    TRUST by Molly Evangeline – fantasy re-read – 4.5
    SECRETS OF THE DESERT by Annabelle Raven – fantasy – 4.5
  • connierandel
    connierandel Posts: 1,982 Member
    2.2024

    THE PRODIGAL COWBOY by Brenda Minton (LI) cloud 4*- Oklahoma
    GUARDING THE AMISH MIDWIFE by Dana R Lynn (LIS) libby 4*
    NEVERENDING MERCY by Latisha Sexton (family drama) KU 5*
    LOVE FINDS YOU IN SUGARCREEK OHIO by Serena B Miller (rom) have 4* made into movie
    WITH THIS KISS by Marianne Evans (rom) KU 3.5*- New Jersey
    THE FOXHOLE VICTORY TOUR by Amy Lynn Green (WW2) libby 5* North Africa
    THE TANGLED TALE OF THE WOOLGATHERING CASTOFFS by Sharon Mondragon - cloud 5*
    LAST WISH by Valerie Howard (New Adult cancer) 4.5* Rhode Island
    KINDLED IN KANSAS by Regina Walker (MOB) KU 4*
    HIS MISTLETOE MIRACLE by Jenny B Jones (rom) Arkansas - KU 4* one character used slang toward end of book
    THE LAST PLAY by Taylor Hart (rom) - Utah 3.5* -some slang
    HEALING SEAS by Christine Lorenzen (hist) 3 5* NY
    MISERY LOVES COMPANY by Rene Gutteridge -KU 4* New Hampshire
    CHILDREN OF THE SHADOWS by Erica Vetsch (Regency) libby 3.5*
    THE SCENT OF LILACS by Ann H Gabhart - have Kentucky 4*
    STUPID CUPID by Ellie Hall (romcom) 3.5* NE
    SUMMER DREAM by Martha Rogers (hist) KU 3.5* Connecticut
    THE MEASURE OF KATIE CALLOWAY by Serena B Miller (historical) Michigan 4*
    CHASING THE HORIZON by Mary Connealy (hist) libby 4*

    Hope Springs
    NOT UNTIL FOREVER by Valerie M Bodden 4.5*
    NOT UNTIL THIS MOMENT by Valerie M Bodden
    NOT UNTIL YOU by Valerie M Bodden

    Across The Shores - Libby
    MORE THAN GOLD by Carolyn Miller - 4* New South Wales
    THE VEIL by Kelly J Goshorn - 4* Maryland
    RUNNING FROM LOVE by Angela K Couch - Alberta, Canada 3.5*
    LOVE ALONG THE SHORES by Cara Putman - North Carolina 3.5*

    Fox Family Series (Deep Haven)
    IT'S YOUR LOVE by Rachel D Russell (rom) KU,
    THE WAY YOU LOVE ME by Michelle Sass Aleckson (rom) KU 4.5*

    Pennsylvania Parks
    GRAVE PURSUITS by Elle E Kay (susp) libby 4.5* Pennsylvania
    GRAVE SECRETS by Elle E Kay (susp) libby 4.5* Pennsylvania

    Audiobooks
    HARRIET BEAMER TAKES THE BUS by Joyce Magnin (humor) cloud - re-read
    THE SWEETEST THING by Brooke St. James (rom) cloud 3.5* - steam
    THE BEACON STREET BOOKSHOP by Carla Laureano (romance) cloud - 4*
    STRAW AND DIAMONDS by Elena Johnson (rom) Hawaii 4*
    A BRIDE FOR HARLEY by Heidi Gray McGill (hist) hoopla 4* Montana
    SEED MONEY by B E Baker (rom) hoopla 4*
    ARTFUL DECEPTION by Heather Woodhaven (susp) cloud 4.5* CT
    WHAT I PROMISE YOU by Liz Tolsma (split time) hoopla 5* - France/Spain
    FATAL WITNESS by Patricia Bradley (susp) hoopla TN
    EMBERS IN THE LONDON SKY by Sarah Sundin (WW2) hoopla 5*
    FOREVER AFTER ALL by Mandi Blake (rom) hoopla
    THE SWEET SHOP IN BAR HARBOR by Amy Rafferty (rom) hoopla 4* Maine
    A CHRISTMAS BABY FOR THE COWBOY by Deb Kastner (LI) hoopla 4*
    ALL MY SECRETS by Lynn Austin (Gilded Age) Libby 5*
    ROCKY ROAD by Becky Wade (rom) hoopla 4*
    CRIME SCENE CONSPIRACY by Jessica R Patch (LIS) hoopla 4*
    THE TWINS’ FAMILY CHRISTMAS by Lee Tobin McClain (LI) hoopla 4*
    ONE WRONG MOVE by Dani Pettrey (susp) libby 5* New Mexico
    THE DOCTOR’S TEXAS BABY by Deb Kastner (LI) hoopla 4*
    ONE FINAL TARGET by Janice Cantore (susp) hoopla 4.5* - CA
    PROMISE OF PALM GROVE by Shelley Shepard Gray (Amish) Libby 4*- Florida
    THE SOLDIER'S SISTER by Debby Giusti (LIS) hoopla 4*
    LETHAL MOUNTAIN PURSUIT by Christy Barritt (LIS) hoopla

    Honeywood Ranch
    MARRY ME COWBOY by Willow White (rom) YouTube 4*- SD
    KNOW ME COWBOY by Willow White (rom) YouTube 4*
    PROTECT ME COWBOY by Willow White (rom) YouTube 4*
    REMEMBER ME COWBOY by Willow White (rom) YouTube 4*
    FORGIVE ME COWBOY by Willow White (rom) YouTube 4*
    LOVE ME COWBOY by Willow White (rom) YouTube 4*

    Carter House Girls boxed set hoopla 3/10
    VIVA VERMONT! by Melody Carlson (YA) 4*
    LOST IN LAS VEGAS by Melody Carlson (YA) 4*
    NEW YORK DEBUT by Melody Carlson (YA)

    Spade Brothers Ranch
    BUCK SPADE - NEVER DATE A COWBOY BILLIONAIRE by Sophie Devon - cloud 4*
    MORGAN SPADE - HELP MY BOSS IS A BILLIONAIRE by Sophie Devon - cloud 4*
    CARSON SPADE - A FAKE WIFE FOR THE COWBOY BILLIONAIRE by Sophie Devon - cloud 3.5*

    Black Hills Song hoopla 2/18 - SD
    TENDER MELODY by Kari Trumbo (hist) 4*
    BELOVED DUET by Kari Trumbo (hist) 4*
    GRAND FINALE by Kari Trumbo (hist) 4*

    Sweet View Ranch
    A COWBOY'S FOREVER FAITHFUL by Jessie Gussman (rom) YouTube 4.5*
    A COWBOY’S GROWING GRACE by Jessie Gussman (rom) YouTube 4.5*

    DNF
    DYSFUNCTION JUNCTION by Robin W Pearson - Language & bickering
  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    I found several of your 5* reads on Hoopla, Connie! I like the WWII stories.
  • cmsienk
    cmsienk Posts: 19,077 Member
    edited February 2024
    I seriously have to figure out how to connect with Hoopla... it's a library thing, right? My township doesn't have library access 😑 (we used to, but it got taken away - don't know why)...
  • connierandel
    connierandel Posts: 1,982 Member
    Cindy - I use hoopla for audiobooks. The ebooks do not connect with kindle, so you read in app. The Libby library program is better for ebooks. Probably 90% are available in Kindle.
  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    I forget to go to my Hoopla app on my Kindle to find the e-books, but I do like the audio books.
  • pianolady831
    pianolady831 Posts: 309 Member
    February reads...

    WHERE THE BLUE SKY BEGINS by Katie Powner - 5+
    THE DIVINE PROVERB OF STREUSEL by Sara Brunsvold - 5+
    THE YADA YADA PRAYER GROUP by Neta Jackson - 5+
    UP FROM DUST by Heather Kaufman - 5
    A BRILLIANT NIGHT OF STARS & ICE by Rebecca Connolly - 5
    RASPBERRIES & VINEGAR by Valerie Comer - 4
    THE FLOWER QUILTER by Mindy Steele - 4
    NOT UNTIL FOREVER by Valerie M. Bodden - 3.5
    MURDER OF AN AMISH BRIDEGROOM by Patricia Johns - 2.5
  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,816 Member
    Looks like you read quite a few awesome books, Carole!
  • pianolady831
    pianolady831 Posts: 309 Member
    I did, Kim. I'm trying to plan and be more thoughtful in my reading because at 76, I don't know how many more years of reading time I have. So many more books I want to read or re-read!

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