So many fantastics books have come out lately. I’ve been reading as my to be read pile comtinues to grow. There’s something about the temperatures turning cooler (and the grading piling up!) that makes me want to curl up with books. Today I thought I’d share a few of my recent favorites. I’d love to know what you’re reading and will have a giveaway at the end.
Yesterday was the release day for Denise Hunter’s latest novel, Autumn Skies. The third in her Bluebell Inn series, I couldn’t wait to read Grace’s story and see how the other siblings were doing. What I didn’t expect, but loved!, was the way that Denise brought in past history of the home that had been hinted at in prior books and made it front and center for this one. The hero is a Secret Service officer who is sent off to get his head on straight. To do that he returns home. What he doesn’t know, and Grace can’t anticipate, is how they’re darkest moments and deepest wounds are intersected. The romance is so sweet, but the masterful part of this book is how the hero and heroine have to confront their past to step into the future. Each of the siblings also has to confront what they really want for their futures. A perfect ending. One I savored on each page.
It’s a good thing words don’t automatically add to our waistlines, because The Key to Love is filled with macaroons and petit-fours. Bri has big dreams of following in her mother’s footsteps. That can be by keeping the bakery her mom worked for in Story, Kansas, in business and following her mom’s footsteps to Paris. Gerard just wants to write his magazine story and leave. This is not his idea of a great feature article. But the two collide over bitter coffee and slowly come to see what the other has to offer. It’s a sweet romance set in small town Kansas. It’s about unfulfilled dreams and the courage to go. It’s about the courage to face the truth about the past. And the courage to step into the risk that is love. A truly enjoyable read.
Y’all, I adore Jen’s books. They are so witty and the characters just out there enough to be pure fun. To Steal a Heart did not disappoint at all! This book was such fun to read. Set in New York City near the turn of the century, Gabriella was a thief as a child, who was then abandoned to an orphanage. Now she is a seamstress who has to use her thieving skills to help a friend who’s been falsely accused of a crime. With the “help” of her roommates at a boarding house, she tries to solve the crimes, but isn’t prepared to have to work with the man who she believes abandoned her as a child. This story is filled with humor, romance, and the hint of more stories to come. I loved it!
Now for six books I am very excited to read soon:
Amy Green’s debut novel Things We Didn’t Say is set during WWII at a Prisoner of War camp, so I cannot wait to dig in. When I wrote Captive Dreams, it was set in a Prisoner of War camp in Nebraska, which opened my eyes to a chapter of WWII history I hadn’t been aware of. I’m eager to see what she does with that idea.
Jaime is one of my favorite author peeps. She is so giving and so talented. The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus is one of those books that I have loved from the moment I saw the cover. Can’t wait to open and settle into the pages and story.
These four have arrived in the last week, and are calling to me. First i must grade. Then I’ll have to choose one of these six to read first. Clearly I need to take a month off just to read these wonderful books! Which one of these would you pick to read first? And what are you currently reading? Use the form below to enter the giveaway for Jaime Jo Wright’s The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus.
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I would read, The Color of Truth by Tamera Alexander. Love her books! Recently, I finished Phoebe’s Secret by Sydney Betts and Ashes by Christopher De Vinck, WWII Belgium.
Tamera is a beautiful writer! I’m so tempted to dive in to that one.
I would read Things We Didn’t Say first.
I’m hearing such good things.
Read Colors of Truth by Tamera Alexander first. I read it and could not put it down. Fantastic. I am reading a series from Richard Paul Evans. I have read Noel Diary, Noel Stranger, Noel Street and now I am just finished Noel Letters. Loved each one of them. Will be starting a new one by the end of today. Not sure which one yet. I think I will go Amish on this one. LOL
Sounds like you are on a roll!
Several of these are on my tbr list. Thanks for the giveaway!
You’re welcome!
I’m currently reading On the Edge of Belonging by Amanda Cox. Anxiously awaiting the copy of Wildflower Road I won in a Goodreads giveaway!
I love the cover on that one!
I have ordered Colors of Truth, but it has not arrived yet! I also have Jamie Jo Wright’s newest novel in my TBR pile. What I have read most recently is The Sound of Falling Leaves, by Lisa Carter (pub. Oct.20). A romantic suspense set near the Appalachian Trail in NC–in autumn. Loved it! I hav e also read Portrait of Loyalty, by Roseanna M White, the 3rd in her Codebreakers series. Wonderful novel! Also in my TBR pile is Cynthia Ruchti’s latest–Afraid of the Light. Seems like there was a bumper crop of great novel published in Oct. 2020!
Martha, you just gave me some great recommendations. Thanks for growing my TBR pile!
Colors of Truth or The Light at WyndCliff. I’m reading, The Blended Quilt by Wanda Brunstetter. I read Jamie JoWright’s new book and loved it!
Both look so good to me.
So many good stories! I would start with The Key to Love, because I love any story set in a bakery, double points of Paris is mentioned. 🙂 But in truth I would have a hard time choosing from this line-up. I just finished reading your book A Promise Born and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I was so sad the story ended. I wanted to read on and find out more about their lives.
I’m so delighted to hear you enjoyed A Promise Born. I love that story!
I’d read Colors of Truth first (it’s on my to-read list also). Looking forward to it!
Almost every book you have posted today are books I’ve got in my TBR pile too? The TBR pile is downright frightening. I’m finishing up Linda Ford’s 4th installment in her Cowboys of Coulee Crossing series. Then I think I’ll choose something in the present day, then back to the 1800s, then …..
It sounds like your pile is like mine –ever growing with wonderful options.
I just finished reading Noel Street by Richard Paul Evans, and a cozy mystery, Enchanted Events #1 by Jenny B Jones. I would read The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus first. I love books with a circus theme! Thanks for the fun questions and a great giveaway!
I have really enjoyed Jenny’s cozy series.
I would read The Colors of Truth first because I read Tamera’s first book about Canton and it’s outstanding! Thanks for your giveaway!
I so appreciate her attention to historical detail and accuracy.
I want to finish the Haunting at Bonaventure Circus and start Wildflower Road. Of course Denise Hunter is on the list too.
We have similar taste, Sonnetta.
Of those six, I think I would read The London Restoration first! But I’m sure they are all great. I actually received my copy of Colors of Truth in the mail recently.
I just finished Broken Wings by Carla Stewart (A new to meet author, although it’s not a new book). Next up is Dogwood Plantation by Carrie Fancet Pagels.
I have started London Restoration and need to pull it back to the top now that I have a paper copy.
I think I would start with The Color of Truth. But truly, they are look very good. Too many books, too little time!
I love to read your books. The book above, The Things We Didn’t Say sounds very interesting. My daughter gave me a book, Mrs. Queen Takes the Train. I just started and I don’t know what to expect because her taste in books is different than mine. Thanks for the opportunity to enter this giveaway 7
Thanks for the encouragement, Marilyn!
Just finished Jody Hedlund’s Orphan Train series, set in my native IL. Now I have The Spy Wore Red, an oldie but goodie I dug out of my books. It’s a real-life thriller written by Aline Griffiths, a model who became a spy for the OSS in Madrid during WW2.
Oh! That WWII book sounds awesome!
The WWII book sounds good. Thanks for sharing!
Wow…you have sooo many good picks!! I just heard about Amy Green’s debut & am excited about her novel I’m currently reading “With This Pledge” again by Tamera Alexander to refresh what happened last at Carnton. Then, “Colors of Truth” is next for me. Happy reading! It truly is the best curling up season for it!!!🥰📚😍
I’m curious to read it because it’s episletory. Not usually my first choice, but I’ve heard wonderful things about the story and her writing.
I just finished Autumn Skies so I would say that is the one I would read first. I’m currently reading Fall of Marigolds, Soul Raging, Daylight by David Baldacci, and a few others.
A great list of reads. I wonder how many of us read multiple books at the same time.
I would read Jaime Jo Wright’s book first, as I love her stories! Right now, I’m reading The Great Gatsby–something about autumn makes me want to dive into the classics more than at any other season.
I’m currently in the middle of The Edge of Belonging, which is wonderful. Of the 6 you’ve shared, I would read The Haunting of Bonaventure Circus first because it’s seasonal, but Colors of Truth would be a very close second!
I was thinking the Haunting…feels perfect for this time of year.
I am reading road to love by. Linda ford
I would read Wildflower Road first. I just finished Autumn Skies, and now I am reading A Match Made At Christmas. It sounds like you are busy grading midterms. Thanks for the chance.
I would love to read Autumn skies! The cover just makes me want to jump right into the book! Currently I am reading a book called Undaunted Hope by Jody Hedlund. Which is a good choice if you’re looking for a good clean romance to read!
I’d read Amy’s debut first. I currently reading the Children of the King series by Gloria Glover
The Haunting At Bonaventure Circus was amazing. I would choose London Restoration to read first. I’m currently reading The Blended Quilt. Blessings
I’d really like to read Autumn Skies. I’ve already read Colors of Truth and loved it. I am currently reading The Light at Wyndcliff!
I just finished Colors Of Truth and LOVED it! The history Tamara incorporates into the story is so amazing and gave the book a very real and personal touch. Great read!!
These are on my TBR list Thank you for the awesome giveaway They all sound amazing !
I’m excited to read The Colors of Truth but these all look good!
Happy grading to you! I hope you finish with plenty of time left to dive into ones of these. 🙂
I cannot wait to read Tamera Alexander’s newest Carnton story!!
I also just finished Roseanna M. White’s A Portrait of Loyalty, and am just about to start Rachel Fordham’s Yours Truly, Thomas.
I would start reading The Adventure at Bonaventure Circus since it sounds so different. They all look so good, it would be difficult to chose.
I would start with Wildflower Road. I am currently reading A Palm Beach Scandal.
I’m eager to read Things We Didn’t Say. Amy Lynn Green is a new author to me and I’m just crazy in love with her cover!
It is a hard choice, but I think I would read Tamara Alexander’s Color of Truth first.
I would read To Steal A Heart by Jen Turano. Her books always make me laugh.