Series: California Dreamin' #5
Author: Kristin Canary
Publisher: Dreaming of You Press
Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Fiction,
Source: Kindle Unlimited
My Review:
Engaging the Office Enemy is the fifth book in Kristin Canary's California Dreamin' series. They are best read in order as each book builds upon the last one. The series follows a group of friends.
Series: New Beginnings #2
Author: Robin Merrill
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary, Women's Fiction, Inspirational
Source: Library
My Review:
Kicking is the second book in the New Beginnings series by Robin Merrill. It is necessary to read the books in the order they are written.
Series: New Beginnings #1
Author: Robin Merrill
Publisher: New Creation Publisher
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary, Women's Fiction, Inspirational
Source: Kindle Own
My Review:
Knocking by Robbin Merrill is a hidden gem. It has been languishing on my Kindle for three-ish years. I am glad I finally forced myself to read it (which sounds awful, but it's hard for me to pick up the books on the Kindle, lol).
Title: A Sweethaven Summer
Series: Sweethaven Circle #1
Author: Courtney WalshPublisher: Guidepost Books
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
Source: Kindle Own
My Review:
A Sweethaven Summer was Courtney Walsh's debut novel back in 2012! I can't believe I have been reading her for years and never read this novel. Now that I have rectified that, I look forward to continuing the series.
Author: Amy Martinsen
Publisher: Walnut Springs Press
Genre: Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Humor
Source: Kindle Unlimited
My Review:
The Secret Obituary Writer caught my attention a long time ago, but I finally took the time to read it. It is the first book I have read by Amy Martinsen.
Happy Friday, my bookish friends!I hope you all have a great day and weekend! First Line Friday is hosted by Carrie at Reading is My SuperPower!! I am also linking up with Gilion on Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings. This is where you share the beginning of the book that you are reading. This week I am reading The Secret Obituary Writer by Amy Martinsen.
Author: Sara Brunsold
Publisher: Revell
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Fiction
Source: Revell
My Review:
After reading The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold, I could not wait to read The Divine Proverb of Streusel. The stories could not be more different.
Series: Purls and Prayers #1
Author: Sharon J. Mondragón
Publisher: Kregel
Genre: Christian Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction
Source: Library
My Review:
The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady is Sharon J. Mondragón's debut novel. It reads like she is a seasoned novelist.
Series: Apple Cart County Christmas #1
Author: Kaci Lane
Narrator: Lorana Hoopes
Publisher: Kaci Lane Creations
Genre: Christmas, RomCom, Contemporary Romance
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
Christmas in Dixie immediately pulled me in. Lorana Hoopes is an amazing narrator and I could listen to her voice all day. Kaci Lane has written the perfect Christmas story, full of humor, heart, and angst. I lost track of how many times "Are you ok?" was said, and I will be hearing it in my sleep, but this story was hilarious. I want to read everything she has ever written!
Author: Sarah Monzon
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Christian Fiction, Christmas, Romcom, Contemporary Romance
Source: Bethany House
My Review:
I love the cover of All's Fair in Love and Christmas. It represents the story well. This is a stand-alone story by Sarah Monzon, but I would love to see it turn into a series with some of the side characters.
Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher
Publisher: Revell
Genre: Amish Fiction, Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance
Source: Revell
My Review:
While Lost and Found is a stand-alone novel. It reads more as a continuation of Anything but Plain by Suzanne Woods Fisher.
Author: Lisa Wingate
Publisher: Berkley
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Women's fiction, Romance
Source: Own
Challenges: 23 in '23 and Chantel's Read Your Bookshelf Challenge
My Review:
I found Tending Roses by Lisa Wingate hard to get into.
Series: Moonberry Lake #1
Author: Holly Varni
Publisher: Revell
Genre: Christian Fiction
Source: Revell
My Review:
On Moonberry Lake is Holly Varni's debut novel. It is a contemporary fiction novel set in Minnesota.
Happy Friday, my bookish friends! I hope you all have a great day and weekend! First Line Friday is hosted by Carrie at Reading is My SuperPower!! I am also linking up with Gilion on Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings. This is where you share the beginning of the book that you are reading. This week I am reading On Moonberry Lake by Holly Varni.
Author: Cynthia Ruchti
Publisher: Gilead Publishing
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary
Source: Own
My Review:
I love how Cynthia Ruchti's books are stand-alone novels. Miles From Where We Started lives up to its title.
Author: Amanda Cox
Publisher: Revell
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary
Source: Revell
My Review:
I love reading Amanda Cox's books. Why? Because they are deep, thought-provoking, and profound. They change you. He Should Have Told the Bees is difficult to review because I have no words.
Series: Ryland & St. Clair #1
Author: Nancy Mehl
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Christian Fiction, Suspense, Contemporary
Source: Bethany House
My Review:
Cold Pursuit is the first book in Nancy Mehl's newest series, Ryland & St. Clair. I am already curious about the next book!
Happy Friday, my bookish friends! These days I seem to be linking up every other week...but I am here, LOL! I hope you all have a great Friday and weekend! First Line Friday is hosted by Carrie
at Reading is My SuperPower!! I am also linking up with Gilion on Rose City Reader
for Book Beginnings. This is where you share the beginning of the book that you are reading. This week am reading Cold Pursuit by Nancy Mehl. This is the first book in her Ryland + St. Clair series.
Author: Rachel Hauck
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Fiction
Source: Library
My Review:
I have loved every book I have read by Rachel Hauck. I was excited to read The Best Summer of Our Lives but found it difficult to get into.
Author: Melissa Ferguson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Christian Fiction,
Source: Library
My Review:
I have read all of Melissa Ferguson's books. My favorite book of hers is The Dating Charade. Famous for a Living was an okay read for me.