Diana's 2014 Favorites!

 

Here are a few of my favorite book picks of 2014 in no particular order.

If you would like to purchase any of these awesome reads please click on to title!  

Surprised by Love by Julie Lessman, Oct. 2014

In Surprised by Love, author Julie Lessman has once again crafted a dramatic, breathtaking read -- that takes the reader on an exhilarating journey with as many twists and turns as the streets of San Francisco! 

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Gathering Shadows by Nancy Mehl, May 2014 

 In Gathering Shadows, author Nancy Mehl takes us on another suspenseful, roller coaster ride to the quaint Mennonite town of Sanctuary, Missouri! A must read for all suspense lovers!


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Love's Fortune by Laura Frantz, Sept. 2014

From the wooded, primitive hills of Kentucky to the industrial city of Pittsburgh comes a sweeping saga of the affluent Ballantynes -- and of the beloved Rowena "Wren" Ballantyne, who finds herself caught between both worlds.


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First Impressions by Sarah Price, May 2014
 
In her own eloquent, exquisite style, author Sarah Price has penned a delightful Amish tale — reminiscent of the timeless classic by the memorable Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice. Highly recommended!


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The Midwife by Jolina Petersheim, May 2014

Masterful storyteller, Jolina Petersheim, has penned a riveting, emotive tale that vacillates between three women from different walks of life, but all having two things in common --- deep buried secrets and a desperate need for love.

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The Ransom by MaryLu Tyndall, Mar. 2014

 With quill in hand, MaryLu Tyndall has crafted a swashbuckling, seafaring adventure set in the wicked city of Port Royal, Jamaica, where nefarious villains and pirates roam the streets—and where an unescorted lady dare not!

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Rumspringa's Hope by Beth Shriver, May 2014

 I have never read an Amish book where rumspringa is depicted with such depth and realism---rather than an idealized or romantic view of it. Truly a wonderfully exciting tale of God's redemption, healing, and purpose in life -- be sure to put Rumspringa's Hope on your wishlist today!

 

 

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The Daughter of Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky, Oct. 2014 

With pen in hand, er keys rather, author Carrie Turansky once again sweeps the reader away on a wonderful Edwardian adventure -- from the glamorous balls, social functions, and opulent mansions of the very elite -- to the poverty stricken streets of London's East End.

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Veiled At Midnight by Christine Lindsay, Oct. 2014

 

Once again Christine Lindsay sweeps the reader away on an exotic, riveting journey to faraway India -- a land of exquisite, mystical beauty, but one of extreme political and religious unrest as well. Sure to be an award winner!

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A Place in His Heart by Rebecca DeMarino, June 2014

 Debut author, Rebecca DeMarino, has penned an intriguing, sweeping saga fraught with dangers on every hand, adventure, and unrequited love—spanning from mid-1600s England to the primitive colonies of the New World.

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The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn by Lori Benton, Apr. 2014 

Author Lori Benton has penned an exciting journey of one young woman's dangerous quest to find freedom in the frontier wilderness of North Carolina —  a breathtaking tale of romance, long buried secrets, treachery, and abuse.

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An Amish Buggy Ride by Sarah Price, Nov. 2014

In her own exquisite style, Sarah Price masterfully writes of an Amish community – where the consequences of keeping dark secrets are as far reaching as the ripples in a stream, and where love hides a multitude of sins!

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Seagrass Pier by Colleen Coble, July 2104

In Seagrass Pier, Colleen Coble has penned a heart pounding, suspense-filled novel in the lovely, seaside setting of the quaint little island of Hope Beach, North Carolina!

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My Favorite Novellas!

The Fruitcake Challenge by Carrie Fancett Pagels, Oct. 2014

 The Fruitcake Challenge is a heartwarming, Yuletide novella guaranteed to awaken the reader's senses with its descriptive imagery and the distinctive, tangible aura of Christmas! A must read this holiday season!

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At The Edge of a Dark Forest by Connie Almony, Feb. 2014

This story (reminiscent of the classic tale, The Beauty and the Beast) is a beautiful tribute and "thank you" to all of our wounded warriors and members of the military who sacrifice their lives daily for our freedom—and to those who help them to heal.

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The Captain's Wife by Marian Baay, Aug. 2014

In The Captain's Wife, author Marian Baay has written a touching and intense sequel to The Officer's Daughter; revisiting the horrors and triumphs of our nation's darkest hour, the Civil War --  guaranteed to leave you catching your breath with anticipation and smiling with amusement at the same time!

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**If your book didn't make it on my favorites list this year it may simply be because I was off  two months for major surgery and wasn't able to get to it. But I want to congratulate all of you on a job well done. This was an amazing year for Christian fiction and I want to thank you for all the many hours of reading pleasure you have given me!**