There are so many good books coming out this year. There are already so many wonderful choices for your reading pleasure. Last time I was on here, I posted about my friend Sarah Sundin’s latest novel Until Leaves Fall in Paris. Today I thought I’d share four more I’m excited about. Three I’ve already read, and one is waiting patiently on my to be read pile. Let’s dig in!
I wanted to start with Sarah Ladd’s latest novel The Letter from Briarton Park. This Regency novel releases on March 1 and is WONDERFUL. I’ve always enjoyed Sarah’s books, but she’s really upped her writing by adding strong mysteries to her atmospheric historicals. This one involves a young woman who has no idea who her parents are, and her journey is launched when she receives a letter from a man who claims to know her past. That is the event that sets her on a journey that will alter her life if it doesn’t kill her. Layer in a touch of mystery, a dollup of romance, and a gothic home, and this is one compelling novel.
Up next is Toni Shiloh’s lovely new novel In Search of a Prince. First, can we pause for a moment to enjoy that gorgeous cover? It is stunning! Add in a touch of Prince Diaries combined with Black Panther and Wakanda, and this was a book I thoroughly enjoyed. Toni has created a book of identity and becoming who we were created to be in a story of unknown princesses and a fairly hidden country. If you love Rachel Hauck’s royal books, you will thoroughly enjoy this novel.
I received Trust Me in one of life’s beautiful mistakes. It was supposed to be a copy of The Letter from Briarton Park, but I received this instead (Don’t worry: my copy of Sarah’s book arrived a couple days ago). I have read Kelly’s earlier suspense and am eager to tear into this one. Right now, it’s waiting patiently on my TBR pile, but it’s waving its hand begging for some attention. This tag line has me itching to pick it up: Her best friend is murdered the same way her brother was years ago. Is there anyone she can possibly trust?
The last book I wanted to share with you is Lynn Blackburn’s next Malicious Intent. A fast-moving read that races from the opening page. Ivy and her company are under attack, but the reasons aren’t clear. What is clear is that the boy she fell in love with is back in her life years after she ghosted him. The question is what they’re going to do about it. Gid can’t believe Ivy is back and will do anything to keep her safe. This book is everything I’ve come to expect from the author: riveting romantic suspense. It’s a read I highly recommend.
Which of these would you pick up first? What book have you enjoyed recently?
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thank you for sharing these. tough question. I would start with both: The Letter from Briarton Park and In Search of a Prince
And both are excellent in very different ways.
I am currently reading To Treasure an Heiress by Roseanna White. I love all of her books, and especially this series. Next up is Julie Klaussen’s Shadows of Swanford Abbey. Delicious chills are already racing up my spine in anticipation!
I loved Julie’s book. She did a great job weaving in layers.
My TBR pile of books is all over the house
except for the bathrooms.
Thank goodness for an understanding husband.
He too, has his own pile of TBR.
Don’t you love it when others in your family understand what it means to be a voracious reader!
I’m the voracious reader in the family.
Up until a few years ago, hubby, only
read his Bible and the Sunday School lesson.
I found books on what he is interested in and
it took off from there.
When I see him with a book in his hand,
it puts a smile on his face.
Probably Blackburn’s, but Irvin’s would definitely be waving at me.
I love a good, page-turning suspense.
Probably Sarah Ladd’s. Just finished To Treasure an Heiress by Roseanna White.
That one is sitting on my Kindle, just waiting to be read.
I’ve read Trust Me and trust me, you will love it! It was the first one I read by Kelly but I have a couple others in my pile. Toni’s book is coming up for me. And Malicious Intent was supposed to be in my mailbox days ago! I would love to read Sarah’s book, too! I’m reading The Element of Love by Mary Connealy for review and Enchanting the Heiress by Kristi Hunter came today! Both release on March 1, so I’d better get reading!
I love both Mary and Kristi’s books. Both were page-turners in their own ways.