Check out these new reads by ACFW Authors ~
Biblical:
Slender Reeds: Jochebed’s Hope by Texie Susan Gregory —
In a deadly race to save her son, a young slave woman dares defy the
most powerful man in the world. (Biblical from Barbour Publishing)
Contemporary Romance:
Crazy Woman Christmas by Renee Blare —
A quiet cowboy whisks Bianca to his ranch to ride out the Christmas
blizzard where she discovers life is cold but also beautiful in the
“Cowboy” state. (Contemporary Romance from Inspired [Prism Book Group])
Other Than a Halo by Valerie Comer —
Even though she’s a new woman in Christ, single mom Bren Haddock was no
angel as a teen. Now managing the Hiller Farm for a CSA, life is good
until a friend offers to enter her daughter into the Little Miss
Snowflake Pageant. Old insecurities flare when she meets the intriguing
head of marketing the pageant. Rob Santoro isn’t so sure about handling
the pageant portfolio until he meets Bren. Soon he’s fallen for her and
her two kids. When a Thanksgiving adventure goes awry, he’s left
wondering how to love a woman who refuses to be loved. What will it take
for Bren to retire her tarnished halo and move into the future God has
for her? (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published)
Do You Know What I Know? by Becky Melby —
What if a phone call from the obstetrician’s office went to the wrong
person? Elizabeth Schmidt can’t figure out why her husband doesn’t seem
excited about the news she’s sure he heard. Is he unhappy? Or is James
cheating on her? Pastor Jay Davidson is in shock. Bethany Schmidt, the
woman he’s in love with, is pregnant. Should he walk away, or is God
asking him to play the part of Joseph in real life and not just in the
church Christmas program? Bethany can’t figure out why Jay is acting so
weird. Has he figured out one of the two secrets she’s keeping until
after Christmas? Can a ponytailed itinerant carpenter with a pet chicken
help unravel the confusion? (Contemporary Romance, Independently
Published)
How to Charm a Beekeeper’s Heart by Candice Sue Patterson —
Weddings are the last thing beekeeper Huck Anderson wants to be
associated with, considering his past. So when he inherits a building
occupied by a bridal boutique, he aims to evict the failing business and
open a sporting goods store. That is until his tenant ends up being
Arianne Winters, a woman he’s indebted to from a mistake made years ago.
When a life-threatening injury derails Huck entirely, Arianne offers to
aid in his lengthy recovery if he’ll allow her to remain in his
building. But nursing her adversary proves challenging when her
adolescent crush resurfaces. (Contemporary Romance from White Rose
Publishing [Pelican])
A Portrait of Emily Price by Katherine Reay —
After a whirlwind romance and marriage, Emily Price returns home to
Italy with her new husband and learns that life at its richest is only
found when she accepts its chaotic beauty. (Contemporary Romance from
HarperCollins Christian Publishing [Thomas Nelson and Zondervan])
Contemporary Women’s Fiction:
Forgiveness by Marianne Evans —
Country music bad boy, Chase Bradington is on the comeback trail. Fresh
from rehab for alcohol addiction and transformed by the power of
Christ, Chase is battling to rediscover the music he loves and a career
he nearly ruined. Then he meets up-and-comer, Pyper Brock and instantly
sparks ignite. Despite her rampant attraction to the handsome and
talented icon, Pyper knows of Chase’s reputation and soundly dismisses
his romantic overtures. No way will Pyper repeat the mistake of trusting
a man whose done battle with the bottle. Can a sin-damaged past be
released in favor of forgiveness? (Women’s Fiction from Harbourlight
Books [Pelican]) (WATCH FOR MY REVIEW OF THIS STORY)
Historical:
Beneath a Golden Veil by Melanie Dobson —
As elegant as the Sacramento residence she operates, Isabelle Labrie
keeps her past concealed, like the treasure she hides under the Golden
Hotel. Then, unexpected guests—fugitive slaves seeking safe passage to
the North—force her to confront her past and reconsider her path.
(Historical from Waterfall Press)
Forest Child by Heather Day Gilbert —
Historically based on the Icelandic Sagas, Forest Child brings the
memorable, conflicted persona of Freydis Eiriksdottir to life.
(Historical from Elk Lake Publishing Inc.)
The Lost Generation by Erica Marie Hogan —
On August 5th 1914, the world changed forever. For John and Beth Young,
it meant the happiness they finally achieved was snatched out from
under them. For Emma Cote, it meant that her husband Jared would do his
duty, despite her feelings. For Christy Simmons it meant an uncertain
future with the boy she loved. The lives of six people, spread across
the British Empire to America were changed forever. (Historical from Elk
Lake Publishing Inc.)
Historical Romance:
The Blue Ribbon Brides Collection by Jennifer AlLee, Angela Breidenbach, Darlene Franklin, Cynthia Hickey, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Amber Stockton, Niki Turner, Gina Welborn,
and Becca Whitham — Meet nine men and women whose competitive goals
take them to state and county fairs between 1889 and 1930. From baking
pie to polishing pigs, from sculpting butter to stitching quilts,
everyone has something to prove to themselves and their communities. But
in going for the blue ribbon, will nine women miss the greatest prize
of all—the devoted heart of a godly man? (Historical Romance from
Barbour Publishing)
Left at the Altar by Margaret Brownley
— In the wild and untamed West, time is set by the local jeweler…but
Two-Time Texas has two: two feuding jewelers and two wildly conflicting
time zones. Meg Lockwood’s marriage was supposed to unite the families
and finally bring peace until she’s left at the altar by her no-good
fiancé. Hired to defend the groom against a breach of promise lawsuit,
Grant Garrison quickly realizes that the only thing worse than
small-town trouble is falling for the jilted bride. But there’s
something about Meg’s sweet smile and determined grit that draws him
in…even as the whole crazy town seems set on keeping them apart.
(Historical Romance from Sourcebooks) (WATCH FOR MY REVIEW OF THIS STORY)
Mail Order Mommy by Christine Johnson —
Nursing a broken heart, Amanda Porter had answered a frontier
mail-order bride ad placed by Garrett Decker’s children—only to find the
groom-to-be didn’t want a wife. But his adorable children are
determined she’ll be their mother by Christmas… His wife’s betrayal and
tragic death demolished Garrett’s life. Now he can’t even look at
another woman, let alone marry Amanda, who resembles his first love. But
with his daughter convinced Amanda is the perfect mother, will Garrett
realize she’s also his perfect match? (Historical Romance from Love
Inspired [Harlequin])
Hope’s Design by Dawn Kinzer —
An independent city girl aspiring to be a fashion designer falls for a
stubborn artist from the country who wants to keep his talent a secret.
(Historical Romance, Independently Published)
Brides of Wyoming by S. Dionne Moore —
Roam the Wyoming range alongside three couples who meet under danger
from bands of outlaws. Renee escapes a gang of outlaws and lands in the
arms of a sheepherder. Olivia’s sleuthing upturns secrets key to solving
the murder of a reluctant rancher’s father. Maira is trying to keep her
ranch running alone when a drifting cowboy offers a hand. Can love
develop where suspicion and greed roam the range? (Historical Romance
from Barbour Publishing)
The Negotiated Marriage by Christina Rich —
When the railroad pushes to buy her land, orphaned Cameron Sims will do
anything to keep the only home she and her sisters have ever known.
Even if she must marry a stranger. Duncan Murray doesn’t want a wife. He
wants Sims Creek, a sanctuary that can help him forget a troubled
childhood. But his reluctant, and captivating, bride-to-be is key to
making his dreams a reality. And despite their business arrangement,
Camy and Duncan might be signing on the dotted line for true love…
(Historical Romance from Love Inspired [Harlequin]) (WATCH FOR MY REVIEW OF THIS STORY)
Love in the Seams by Jodie Wolfe — A little girl on a quest for a new mama has the local seamstress in her sights. (Historical Romance, Independently Published) (WATCH FOR MY REVIEW OF THIS STORY)
Romantic Suspense:
His Perfect Love by Sharon K. Connell —
On the run from a hit man, Patricia Campbell is unaware of the FBI’s
search for her to learn what information she might hold, so she
continues to hide out. Then she meets a persistent computer technician, a
charming philanthropist, and a handsome, wealthy businessman who wants
to marry her. But her fears resurface, and she wonders if she can trust
any of them. Can she survive long enough to find peace…and perfect love?
(Romantic Suspense, Independently Published)
Counter Point by Marji Laine —
Her dad’s gone, her diner’s closing, and her car’s in the lake. Cat
McPherson has nothing left to lose … except her life. And a madman, bent
on revenge, is determined to take that, as well. Her former boyfriend,
Ray Alexander, returns as a hero from his foreign mission, bringing back
souvenirs in the form of death-threats. When several attempts are made
on Cat’s life, she must find a way to trust Ray, the man who broke her
heart. (Romantic Suspense from Write Integrity Press) (WATCH FOR MY REVIEW OF THIS STORY)
Speculative:
The Flaming Sword by Heather L.L. FitzGerald —
When evil joins forces in the Tethered World, Sadie Larcen must risk
all to protect the Flaming Sword and her family…even if it takes her
life. (Speculative Young Adult from Mountain Brook Ink)
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