2015 Favorite Books |
Here are a few of my Favorite Books of 2015 in no particular order!
Those particular authors featured here who released more than one full-length book this year, I had to limit it to one though I loved ALL your books!
If you would like to purchase any of these amazing reads, please click on the titles!
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NOVELS
The Reckoning by MaryLu Tyndall
The Reckoning is a thrilling high seas adventure that ships the reader back in time to experience swashbuckling pirates in the Caribbean with all of its treachery and peril, a beguiling romance, and a faith that transcends time! Exhilarating, unpredictable, and brilliantly written!
Nila's Hope by Kathleen Friesen
In Nila's Hope, Nila emerges from a past of suffocating control and torment, but as she begins to breath again, she discovers her dangerous ex-boyfriend has acquired an early prison release. Can Nila ever hope for a life free to love, laugh, and live without fear? Kathleen Friesen has crafted a powerful and thrilling story that shimmers with love, forgiveness, and hope!
The Lost Heiress
In The Lost Heiress, Roseanna White delivers an exquisite tale of a spirited young woman who learns she is a long-lost Baroness from England. However, mysteries and deception surround the woman creating a story rife with suspense, danger, and intrigue. Along with an enchanting albeit heart-wrenching love story, this Edwardian-period tale enthralls from the beginning to the satisfying end!
Flee From Evil
In Good Company
An unconventional nanny in need of a job after losing yet another position; a man of society needing a nanny for his three unruly wards. Can these factors meld together cohesively? Not really, but that's half the fun! If you enjoy clever humor and slapstick comedy along with mystery, romance, and an inspiring faith message, you're 'In Good Company' with Jen Turano's entertaining novel!
The Golden Braid
'The Golden Braid' delivers a sublimely executed retelling of the classic tale Rapunzel ~ flourishing with chivalrous and daring deeds, burgeoning faith, and a beautifully enchanting though conflicted romance. Taking place during the 15th century, we visit imposing castles and encounter heroic knights. This is an exquisite happy-ever-after novel!
Anna's Crossing
In their quest for freedom from oppression, a close-knit Amish community in 1737 sets sail from Germany to the New World in the wretched bowels of a ship. Journey along with Anna who serves as the groups interpreter as they experience terrible hardship and danger. Anna, an inspiring woman of courage and determination has a thing or two to teach the stalwart ship's carpenter. Memorable!!
Isle of Hope
Undercover Bride
So True A Love
Faking Grace
Lilacs for Juliana
With This Kiss
The Substitute Bride
Manila Marriage App
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Nila's Hope by Kathleen Friesen
In Nila's Hope, Nila emerges from a past of suffocating control and torment, but as she begins to breath again, she discovers her dangerous ex-boyfriend has acquired an early prison release. Can Nila ever hope for a life free to love, laugh, and live without fear? Kathleen Friesen has crafted a powerful and thrilling story that shimmers with love, forgiveness, and hope!
The Lost Heiress
In The Lost Heiress, Roseanna White delivers an exquisite tale of a spirited young woman who learns she is a long-lost Baroness from England. However, mysteries and deception surround the woman creating a story rife with suspense, danger, and intrigue. Along with an enchanting albeit heart-wrenching love story, this Edwardian-period tale enthralls from the beginning to the satisfying end!
Flee From Evil
‘Flee from Evil’ is a story of second beginnings from shameful
pasts that pulsates with breath-taking suspense and heart-wrenching
experiences. In other words, it’s a read that’ll knock your socks off! Can the woman who was once almost destroyed by the man who is now her pastor, trust him to use his underworld connections to help save her child? This is a gripping story of heartbreak, hope, and forgiveness.
An unconventional nanny in need of a job after losing yet another position; a man of society needing a nanny for his three unruly wards. Can these factors meld together cohesively? Not really, but that's half the fun! If you enjoy clever humor and slapstick comedy along with mystery, romance, and an inspiring faith message, you're 'In Good Company' with Jen Turano's entertaining novel!
The Golden Braid
'The Golden Braid' delivers a sublimely executed retelling of the classic tale Rapunzel ~ flourishing with chivalrous and daring deeds, burgeoning faith, and a beautifully enchanting though conflicted romance. Taking place during the 15th century, we visit imposing castles and encounter heroic knights. This is an exquisite happy-ever-after novel!
Anna's Crossing
In their quest for freedom from oppression, a close-knit Amish community in 1737 sets sail from Germany to the New World in the wretched bowels of a ship. Journey along with Anna who serves as the groups interpreter as they experience terrible hardship and danger. Anna, an inspiring woman of courage and determination has a thing or two to teach the stalwart ship's carpenter. Memorable!!
Isle of Hope
Punchy, passionate, and powerful!! That’s the sort of
writing Julie Lessman delivers. From characters with raw, penetrating emotions
that tied me up in knots and tears, to the most compelling, God-given
story-thread I’ve ever read on forgiveness. This is a novel that has the
potential to change your life. Moreover, expect exquisite descriptive writing,
two romances that squeeze your heart, and Julie’s trademark surprises!
Undercover Bride
Pinkerton detective Maggie Cartwright has been assigned
the daunting task of going undercover as a mail-order bride to the the
man suspected of being the Whistle-Stop Bandit. Her mission is to dazzle this
alleged thief and murderer while searching for evidence to be used against him. But Maggie has barely arrived in Arizona Territory when the wedding
is moved up, so she is desperate to discover incriminating evidence before she
finds herself married to a criminal! This is a baffling mystery incorporating phenomenal characters and a thoroughly entertaining story!
So True A Love
Doctor Nathaniel Smith is passionate and fiercely loyal
in his stance as a patriot, working as a committee chairman for the cause. Nathaniel is torn when realizing he has deep affections for a Kitty, a Tory! Unable
to reconcile the differences, he must fight against his disloyal heart.
Seeing Kitty tortured through her secrets however, batters his feelings and
tears at his resolve. Will Nathaniel and Kitty ever get beyond their barriers
to find liberty in life and in love? Or will they be robbed of everything as
the danger mounts and secrets are revealed? You'll be swept up in this tale!
Faking Grace
'Faking Grace' is an entertaining, heart-warming, and
emotive tale, showcasing a young woman’s jarring journey into what being a real
Christian is all about as she attempts to fake her way through. A master
wordsmith—Tamara's skill at penning stories rife with wit and vibrant dialogue,
is rarely unparalleled and always a pleasure to read!
The Mistress of Tall Acre
In 'The Mistress of Tall Acre', General Ogilvy emerges
from the horrific Revolutionary War with his family torn apart. Picking up the
pieces, he forms a bond with Sophie his neighbor as she befriends his young
daughter. As he and Sophie draw closer, a ghost from the past appears—promising
more turmoil and pain than the war imparted upon him. Shrouded in intrigue,
deception, and danger, this exquisite story is also adorned with a romance that
touches your soul and spirit.
SHORT NOVEL
Lilacs for Juliana
Set in 1891, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula where enormous
pines and scented lilacs dominate, 'Lilacs for Juliana' sees new boss Richard
(Moose) Christy readying his first lumber camp. This gigantic lumberjack fell
for the petite librarian Juliana much like the toppling of a towering pine, but
with several obstacles between them, can Moose and Juliana cross the bridge to
a happy ever after? This is a wonderfully enchanting, page-turning story!
NOVELLA’S
With This Kiss
'With This Kiss' is an outstanding, original, and
superbly-written collection of novellas from five of the finest Historical
Romance authors! Giving you hours of unsurpassed reading pleasure, these novellas
will easily generate luminous grins, hammering hearts, cascading tears, and
spiritual uplifting! For such a low price, this enrapturing collection is
amazing value!
The Substitute Bride
‘The Substitute Bride’ sweeps you up in an enchanting,
heart-warming novella that gifts the reader with the message that we are never
just a substitute, but chosen specifically by God for His joy and purpose. Upon
unwrapping this gift, you’ll discover an engaging story where the past and
present collide to create a future of love, healing, and hope! A wonderful story!
Manila Marriage App
A missionary man in Manila who advertises for a bride. A
young woman who sees this modern day mail-order bride experience only as an
opportunity for a much-needed free holiday. What can go wrong? Or perhaps,
right? The story… fun, witty, and completely engaging. The romance… sweet,
delightful, and inspiring! You’ll love this!
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