It’s July and that means the countdown to back-to-school is starting. In four weeks my three younger kids start 11th, 6th, and 4th grade. Two weeks later our oldest starts her sophomore year at Purdue. There’s so much I still want to do, but the reality is days are ticking down.
But it also means many of us have some sort of vacation or staycation…and for me that means reading. Today, I’m bringing you some of my favorite reads from this summer as well as some great ebook sales. And at the end a giveaway for my latest Guidepost mystery that I co-authored with the amazing Tricia Goyer. So, let’s get started!
Storm Rising has it all. Tight pacing, an ensemble cast, and a love story in the making. Ronie Kendig is a master at the military thriller that also has heart. This book will thrill her previous readers and be a fantastic introduction to new-to-her readers. One thing I love about her last series and this one is the way that’s she’s tying Biblical mysteries to the series. It’s Dan Brown like and such a fun read. I also CAN’T wait for the next one. I may need to bug her until she lets me read it as she writes it.
Shh, don’t tell Karen I’m saying this, but she is one of my go-to authors when I’m looking for a book that will make my laugh out loud, has great historical details, romance that is just perfect, with a bit of mystery mixed in. I think I’ve said before that I get bored with regular ole romance, and hers are anything but. I really enjoyed More Than Words Can Say. It was so fun to read Zach’s story, since I got to know him in a couple earlier books. He was a rich secondary character, but shines as the hero. Swoon worthy. Then you add this amazing heroine and her sidekick sister, and the plot is rich, the romance sweet, and a fresh take on the marriage of convenience plot. Perfect for those who love late 1800s romances. Best of all, as I write this (7-10), the book is on ebook sale for $1.59. That’s crazy because it just released last month. Be sure to check to make sure it’s still at that price.
One Thing I Know was such a sweet romance. I know I said above that I don’t like straight romance, but I gotta tell you that One Thing I Know could change my mind. Why? The characters! I absolutely adored the heroine and the way she grew to lean into friends rather than staying an island. And I loved how the hero was the flipside of her. More like her than he wanted to admit, yet brought out so much good in her. A romance with hints of comedy and a inspirational thread that was beautifully woven.
In Living Lies, the author transports readers to small town Georgia where things aren’t as they seem. When a teenager is found murdered, the question becomes why and who. The chain of events launched by the discovery of the body threatens to put Lane Kent’s precarious world in danger. Her battle with depression has almost taken her life, and now she’ll do anything to convince everyone else she is fine. Charlie Lynch has arrived in town just in time to be assigned to the murder, but finds himself intrigued by Lane and her young son. What ensues is a spiraling story of intrigue and romance well worth the read. (And here’s a tip, Living Lies as a paperback is on sale for $7.49 on cbd.com.).
Now on to a few sales. I’ve seen bunches of fiction ebooks on great ebook deals this month. Here’s a few to get you started: My Imperfect Justice ($1.99), Beyond Justice and Delayed Justice ($2.99), Tosca Lee’s The Line Between ($1.99), Justice Betrayed by Patricia Bradley ($1.59), Lindsey Harrell’s Secrets of Paper and Ink ($2.99), Moments We Forget Beth Vogt’s latest ($1.99). It’s a great time to stock up!
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The book I’m telling everyone about right now is Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes. It was exceptional.
Other at the Top are: The Number of Love by Roseanna White and My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge by Pepper Basham.
There are sooooo many great books out there and nit enough hours in the day to read them!
Whose Waves These Are is on my TBR pile and I’ve Started the Number of Love. Sounds like we have similar taste!
Enjoyed reading your reviews. I have a few of those on my tbr pile. I’ve been recommending The Express Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse and The Medallion by Cathy Gohlke. Both are very good reads!
Oh! Thanks for the recommendations. 🙂
So far Ive been telling people about Mesu Andrews book Of Fire and Lions
I haven’t read anything by Mesu yet, but I know she’s a great writer.
I’ve read several good books lately.
Things I Never Told You and Moments We Forget (Thatcher Sisters series) by Beth K. Vogt.
The Art of Rivers by Janet W. Ferguson.
Now and Then and Always by Melissa Tagg.
Man: The Dwelling Place of God by A.W. Tozer.
Midnight on the River Grey by Abigail Wilson
I’ve been on a good streak of 5 star books lately. Yesterday I remembered I had bought One Thing I Know by Kara Isaac so I’ll be starting that soon.
I just finished Midnight on the River Grey today. So good! And I love Melissa and Beth’s writing.
The If I Run Series by Terri Blackstock, three books and so good!
Terri is a great writer. I started that series but forgot to get back to it.
I was able to obtain a preview copy for review of the Spice King by Elizabeth Camden and it is fabulous. Read it in two days!Such a great story.
That one is on my Kindle. Can’t wait to read it. I really enjoy Elizabeth’s books.
The Coffee Club Mysteries. It is a collection of six authors. They revolve around the owner of a coffee shop and the reading group of ladies that meet at the coffee shop. Each mystery is with a different reading group lady. It is a wonderful group of stories where the ladies stick together and help each other out in the mystery and in life.
That sounds so fun!
Living Lies was such a good book! I’m currently reading More than Meets the Eye, the first Patchwork family book. Looking forward to the second one!
Oh, I’ll have to look for More than Meets the Eye.
I really enjoyed Living Lies and I’ve been bragging about All Manner of Things by Susie Finkbeiner. I am now beginning Light from Distant Stars by Shawn Smucker and I think I will be talking about it very soon!
Don’t you love it when you find books you can’t wait to share!
I’ll Never Tell by Catherine McKenzie
I recently read More than Words Can Say and agree wholeheartedly with you. It is phenomenal. I’m a little behind with Tamera Alexander’s series having just finished the Belle Meade Plantation trilogy. They are great reads, too. I also recommend This Healing Journey by Misty Beller.
I was surprised by how much I couldn’t put down More than Words Can Say. And I love Tamera’s writing!
Silent Days, Holy Night by Phyllis Clark Nichols (about a man who is deaf & young girl who learns sign language so she can talk to her neighbor!)
I like passing on books that I’ve read to other people.
MS Barb, that sounds like a wonderful book!
Una, I love recommending and passing on books, too. It’s like introducing my friends to each other.
Raved about Amanda Barratt’s My Dearest Dietrich last month. This month, it’s Ronie Kendig’s Storm Rising and Connilyn Cossette’s Until the Mountains Fall.
I need to get a copy of My Dearest Dietrich.
Thank you for the book suggestions. I have one of the books already in my TBR basket. Either I need a bigger basket or I need the ebooks.
Cara, I look forward to reading anything you write.
Everyone else, If you haven’t read IMPERFECT JUSTICE, BEYOND JUSTICE, and DELAYED JUSTICE, you really should grab those ebooks while they are on sale. I enjoyed them very much.
Ruby, thanks so much! I love this series of books. Almost done editing Savannah’s story and then on to Caroline.
Exciting news! I am looking forward to reading Savannah’s and Caroline’s stories.
I’m telling others about My Dearest Dietrich by Amanda Barratt and No Ocean Too Wide by Carrie Turansky
The Memory House by Rachel Hauck has been a recent book that was excellent.
I love Rachel’s writing.
The most recent book I enjoyed reading was “The Printed Letter Bookshop” by Katherine Reay!
That was is in my stack! i’m hearing such good things about it…
A book I am currently telling everyone about is The Story Peddler by Lindsay Franklin.
I loved Storm Rising!! I enjoy Guideposts series books and look forward to you’re with Tricia Goyer!
Sounds terrific. Thanks for the chance.