1. A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice
Author: Rebecca Connolly
Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing, April 2022
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 304
Rating: 9.5
"Based on the remarkable true story of the Carpathia--the one ship and her legendary captain who answered the distress call of the sinking Titanic."
2. The Kitchen Front (audiobook narrated by Jasmine Blackborow)
Author: Jennifer Ryan
Publisher: Random House Audio, February 2021
Genre: Historical Fiction, WWII
Length: 13 hours 33 minutes (423 pages in paperback)
Rating: 9.5
"Four women compete for a once-in-a-lifetime spot hosting a BBC cooking program during World War II in this vibrant historical novel."
3. The Keeper of Happy Endings
Author: Barbara Davis
Publisher: October 2021
Genre: Historical Fiction, WWII
Pages: 415
Rating: 9
“Davis’s tale of love and loss, expertly woven around the lives of two women who have nothing―and yet everything―in common, inspires hope that our own happy endings might be biding their time, ready to show up when and where we least expect them. The Keeper of Happy Endings is a perfect blending of romance and mystery with a sprinkling of magic―heartwarming and satisfying. Don’t miss it!” ―Kerry Anne King, bestselling author of Whisper Me This and Everything You Are.
***Some language, and I skipped a few open door pages, but I thoroughly enjoyed this story.***
4. The Earl's Hideaway, No Ladies Allowed
Author: Esther Hatch
Publisher: Bowker, December 2022
Genre: Regency
Pages: 292
Rating: 8
Samson retreats to a remote cottage to hide from his meddling sister, only to have a childhood friend show up expecting to be caretaker over it herself.
5. Much Ado About Love
Author: Becca Wilhite
Publisher: Four Petal Press (December 2022)
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 298
Rating: 8.5
"He lives with his nose in a copy of Shakespeare's complete works. She lives in the real world, if the real world is a haunted library."
6. The Lost Metal (audiobook by Michael Kramer)
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Publisher: Macmillan Audio, November 2022
Genre: Fantasy
Length: 18 hours 46 minutes (528 pages hardback)
Rating: 8
A fitting wrap-up for Mistborn's Second Era. Sad to see these characters go!
7. To Win Her Hand
Author: Jen Geigle Johnson
Publisher: King's Row Press (December 2022)
Genre: Regency
Pages: 290
Rating: 8
"A man to teach men how to win a woman's hand. A woman who cannot be won."
8. Not Friends
Author: Rachel John
Publisher: Independent, October 2022
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 253
Rating: 8.5
"Friends come and go. I wish this one would go."
9. Doctorshipped
Author: Savannah Scott
Publisher: Independent, December 2022
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 398
Rating: 8
"Doctorshipped is a laugh-out-loud, small-town, grumpy-sunshine romcom..."
10. The Earl from Eastbend
Author: Amanda Panhorst
Publisher: Independent, September 2021
Genre: Regency
Pages: 184
Rating: 8
"He wants her gone. She wants to leave. The problem? She can't remember where she came from."
11. The Baronet from Bombay
Author: Amanda Panhorst
Publisher: Independent, May 2022
Genre: Regency
Pages: 206
Rating: 8.5
"They made a vow based on the impossible. But what will they do now that the impossible has happened?"
12. The Lord from London
Author: Amanda Panhorst
Publisher: Independent
Genre: Regency
Pages: 200
Rating: 8.5
Rosy Barrett is only interested in horses. Until her childhood crush reenters her life.
13. Summerhaven
Author: Tiffany Odekirk
Publisher: Covenant Communications, February 2022
Genre: Regency
Pages: 320
Rating: 8
"From the moment Hannah arrives at Summerhaven, nothing is as she expected."
14. Healing Hazel (Blue Orchid Society #3)
Author: Jennifer Moore
Publisher: Covenant Communications, September 2022
Genre: Victorian Historical Romance
Pages: 248
Rating: 8
"Charming, masterfully writtten tale." --Crowned Heart Review, InD'Tale Magazine
15. Kiss of a Stranger
Author: Sarah M. Eden
Publisher: Covenant Communications, January 2011
Genre: Regency
Pages: 252
Rating: 8.5
Thoroughly enjoyed this re-read of Catherine and Crispin, book #0 in the Jonquil Brothers' series.
16. Pathfinder
Author: Orson Scott Card
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books, Repring October 2011
Genre: YA Time Travel Fiction/Science Fiction
Pages: 672
Rating: 8.5
A fast-paced, time travel, distopian-mixed-with-space-travel-and-AI adventure novel. If you loved Ender's Game, give this one a try! Some language, violence, and off-color humor.
17. Memory Lane
Author: Becky Wade
Publisher: Author Becky Wade, February 2023
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance
Pages: 426
Rating: 8
"Remy's organized life turns upside down when she rescues an injured man at sea."
18. The Sound of Light
Author: Sarah Sundin
Publisher: Revell, February 2023
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction/WWII
Pages: 374
Rating: 8
The story of an American physicist and a Danish noble during the German occupation of Denmark during WWII.
19. Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease - and How to Fight It (audiobook by George Newbern)
Author: Benjamin Bikman PhD
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing, July 2020
Genre: Nonfiction / Medical Diseases / Health
Length: 6 hours 54 minutes (280 pages in paperback)
Rating: 9
A revealing look at insulin resistance as a common thread linking "many major dieseases, including cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's".
20. The Woman They Could Not Silence: One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear (audiobook narrated by the author)
Author: Kate Moore
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing, June 2021
Genre: History / Women / Gender Studies
Length: 14 hours 36 minutes (560 pages in paperback)
Rating: 9.5
This is a must read. It is disturbing to me that, before reading this book, I never knew Elizabeth Packard's name. The "story of the forgotten woman who courageously fought for her own freedom--and in so doing freed millions more." She "challenged the medical science of the day, and led to a giant leap forward in human rights." I did have to listen at a higher speed than usual because I was so frustrated and angry during the reading haha.
21. Yesterday's Tides
Author: Roseanna M. White
Publisher: Bethany House, January 2023
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
Pages: 413
Rating: 9
Dual timeline (WWI and WWII), spies, fascinating history, and a lovely weaving-in of threads from many of her other novels (although the book stands alone just fine). One of my favorites from a favorite author.
22. Drops of Gold
Author: Sarah M. Eden
Publisher: Covenant Communications, January 2013
Genre: Regency
Pages: 192
Rating: 9
(reread) It's a close call, but this might be my most favorite of Eden's books.
23. What's Left Unsaid: A Novel
Author: Emily Bleeker
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing, July 2021
Genre: Literary Fiction
Pages: 399
Rating: 8
"An enthralling novel of secrets, second chances, and confronting the past." Bit of a slow start but the second half was fast-paced. Quite a bit of PG language.
24. Isabelle and Alexander
Author: Rebecca Anderson
Publisher: Shadow Mountain, May 2021
Genre: Victorian Historical Romance
Pages: 368
Rating: 8
Arranged marriage and most difficult circumstances. This read brought to mind images of Gaskell's North and South.
25. Miss Newton's List
Author: Megan Walker
Publisher: Shadow Mountain, February 2023
Genre: Regency
Pages: 280
Rating: 8
"Before Rosalind weds, she wants to experience ten things. Meeting Charlie wasn't on her list."
26. Where the Wind Leads (audiobook by Josh Aaron)
Author: Vinh Chung
Publisher: April 22, 2014
Genre: Memoir / Vietnam / Human Rights / Emigration & Immigration
Length: 10 hours 23 minutes (368 pages in paperback)
Rating: 9.5
The harrowing and uplifting story of a family of refugees, their struggle to escape a country that didn't want them, and the difficulties of adjusting to life in a new and very foreign land.
27. The Night of Many Endings
Author: Melissa Payne
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing, October 2021
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 299
Rating: 9.5
***Language and adult themes*** Language aside, I loved this story. Trapped in a library overnight during a blizzard, a group of mostly strangers is surprised at what they discover about each other--and themselves. It reminded me a little of Anxious People, (2021 review 23) but grittier. Tear-jerker with an uplifting ending.
28. The Letter Carrier
Author: L.C. Lewis
Publisher: Willowsport Press, July 2022
Genre: Religious Historical Fiction / WWII France
Pages: 342
Rating: 9.5
"A WWII coming-of age story based on three years of interviews with Michelle Naget, whose family members spent four years as captives in their own home after it was commandeered by the Nazis."
29. A Game of Hearts
Author: Joanna Barker
Publisher: Rose Petal Press, October 2022
Genre: Regency
Pages: 330
Rating: 9
"If you can't join them, beat them. Marigold Cartwell has only one goal: to defeat her long-time rival on the archery field. She knows she can outshoot irritating, cynical Tristan Gates, but the local bowmen’s society—the one he belongs to—refuses to allow women to compete."
30. The Anatomy of Peace, Expanded Second Edition: Resolving the Heart of Conflict (audiobook by Oliver Wyman)
Author: Arbinger Institute
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, November 2015
Genre: Self-Help, Conflict Resolution
Length: 6 hours 5 minutes
Rating: 9
Fascinating. Now if we can all figure out how to apply these principles and find peace :)
31. Tress of the Emerald Sea: A Cosmere Novel (Secret Projects #1)
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Publisher: Dragonsteel Entertainment, January 2023
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Pages: 443
Rating: 8
Another great tale from Sanderson, told in Hoid's voice.
32.The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England (Secret Projects #2)
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Publisher: Dragonsteel Entertainment, April 2023
Genre: Time Travel Science Fiction
Pages: 372
Rating: 9
What a ride. I binged this in about a day and loved every minute of it.
33. An Uncharted Devotion
Author: Amanda Taylor
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Genre: Regency
Pages: 216
Rating: 8
A compelling mix of romance, action/adventure, and history. This is a beutifully written story about finding what is most important and holding fast, of kindness and patience and the importance of holding boundaries.
34. Written on the Wind (Blackstone Legacy Book 2)
Author: Elizabeth Camden
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers, May 2022
Genre: Historical Christian Fiction
Pages: 343
Rating: 8
Set against the backdrop of the development of the Trans-Siberian Railway.
35. The Inmate: A gripping psychological thriller
Author: Freida McFadden
Publisher: Hollywood Upstairs Press, June 2022
Genre: Thriller
Pages: 388
Rating: 8
*Language and violence* This one kept me up well into the night because I just had to know. And then it was pretty hard to get to sleep...
36. Double or Nothing
Author: Cindy Steel
Publisher: Independent, April 2022
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 316
Rating: 8
"A closed-door romantic comedy full of heart, sizzle, witty banter, and a handful of Bible swear words, but nothing that would make your grandmother blush."
37. Inheritance Games
Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, September 2020
Genre: YA Romantic Mystery
Pages: 385
Rating: 8
"New York Times bestselling 'impossible to put down' (Buzzfeed) novel with deadly stakes, thrilling twists, and juicy secrets -- perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out."
38. The Unknown Beloved
Author: Amy Harmon
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing, April 2022
Genre: Historical Fiction / Thriller
Pages: 409
Rating: 9
"The evocative story of two people whose paths collide against the backdrop of mystery, murder, and the Great Depression."
*Language and one open door scene at the end you might want to skip*
39. Battling the Bluestocking
Author: Martha Keyes
Publisher: Independent, February 2023
Genre: Historical Romance
Pages: 308
Rating: 9
"Great minds do NOT always think alike."
40. Betting on the Boy Next Door
Author: Melanie Jacobsen
Publisher: Four Petal Press, March 2023
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 276
Rating: 9
"There is nothing like hiding a secret identity from your roommate besties to complicate . . . everything. And when they decide I need a love life makeover, I can’t tell them why I don’t have time for their schemes."
41. Hearts of Steel (Blackstone Legacy Book #3)
Author: Elizabeth Camden
Publisher: Bethany House, January 2023
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 329
Rating: 8
"His steel empire has catapulted him to the top of the world, but loving her could cost him everything."
42. How to Kiss Your Enemy
Author: Jenny Proctor
Publisher: JPC Publishing, May 2023
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 313
Rating: 9
"When THE Tatum Elliott shows up to run the catering kitchen at my family's farm and event center, I don't trust her anymore than I did back in culinary school."
43. Just Enough Magic (Just Enough Duology, Book 2)
Author: Aspen Hadley
Publisher: Cedar Fort, April 2022
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 343
Rating: 8
"The first time I saw Alexander Drake, I was looking at his picture on the cover of a Financial Life magazine."
44. Kissing for Keeps (Sheppards in Love Book 1)
Author: Martha Keyes
Publisher: Independent, April 2023
Genre: Wholesome Romance
Pages: 281
Rating: 8
Return to Paris with Remy and Madi in this stand-alone follow-up to Keyes' Host for the Holidays.
45. The Lady's Mine
Author: Francine Rivers
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, February 2022
Genre: Historical Christian Romance
Pages: 453
Rating: 8.5
"New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to the California frontier in this sweeping, romantic tale of a displaced New England suffragette, a former Union soldier disinherited by his Southern family, and the town they join forces to save."
46. Beyond the Hundredth Meridian: John Wesley Powell and the Second Opening of the West (audiobook by Mark Bramhall)
Author: Wallace Stegner
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc., August 2010 (book first published 1954)
Genre: Biography/History/American West
Length: 17 hours 5 minutes (385 pages in ebook)
Rating: 7.5
I'd give this book a solid 9 for the portion describing Powell's expeditions down the Colorado. The rest of the book focused more on politics so it wasn't as engaging for me. Also, keep in mind that it was written in 1954 and therefore reflects the prevailing views/language/prejudices of the time.
47. Merritt and Her Childhood Crush (Oakley Island Romcoms Book 2)
Author: Emma St. Clair & Jenny Proctor
Publisher: Independent, January 2023
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 324
Rating: 8
"I said I’d never set foot on Oakley Island again. Not so long as HE lived there. But after my life implodes, I’m reconsidering EVERYTHING. Including my reasons for avoiding the first—and only—man I’ve ever loved."
48. The Tattooist of Auschwitz (audiobook by Richard Armitage)
Author: Heather Morris
Publisher: HarperAudio, September 2018
Genre: WWII/Jewish Literature
Length: 7 hours 25 minutes
Rating: 9
***Language, sex, disturbing events and imagery***
"This beautiful, illuminating tale of hope and courage is based on interviews that were conducted with Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov - an unforgettable love story in the midst of atrocity."
49. It All Adds Up
Author: Becca Wilhite
Publisher: Independent, May 2023
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 260
Rating: 8.5
"It All Adds Up is the fourth book in the Chamberlain Academy Rom-Com series, but, like the others, can be read as a standalone. Sweet romantic comedy, with all the swoons and all the kisses, and all the rest left up to your imagination."
50. Betting on the Best Friend's Brother
Author: Melanie Jacobsen
Publisher: Four Petal Press, June 2023
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 276
Rating: 8.5
"My roommates say I’m a workaholic, so my best friend and bossiest roommate makes fixing my love life her summer project."
51. Covert Ops (Saint Squad, Book 12)
Author: Traci Hunter Abramson
Publisher: Covenant Communications, May 2023
Genre: Suspense
Pages: 232
Rating: 8
Catch up with the Saint Squad as Sienna and Craig battle their way to the altar.
52. Obsessive Genius: The Inner World of Marie Curie (Audiobook narrated by Eliza Foss)
Author: Barbara Goldsmith
Publisher: Audible Studios, May 2013
Genre: Biography/History/Science
Length: 7 hours 10 minutes (272 pages in paperback)
Rating: 8
"The bestselling, 'excellent...poignant--and scientifically lucid--portrait' (New York Times Book Review) of the remarkable Marie Curie."
53. Yumi and the Nightmare Painter: A Cosmere Novel
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Publisher: Dragonsteel Entertainment, July 2023
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 461
Rating: 8.5
Secret Projects Book 3. Started a little slow for me but once caught I didn't want to put it down.
54. An Amiable Foe (Castles and Courtship 1)
Author: Jennie Goutet
Publisher: Millefeuille Press, March 2023
Genre: Regency
Pages: 324
Rating: 7.5
First in the series, all of which I have enjoyed. They can be read in any order.
"She wants to be left alone with her family’s castle. He wants to show off the home he has just inherited. Neither of them can win."
55. To Know Miss May (Castles and Courtship 2)
Author: Deborah M. Hathaway
Publisher: Draft Horse Publishing, April 2023
Genre: Regency
Pages: 452
Rating: 9
Loved this book. Possibly because I relate a little too well to the heroine's hermit tendencies...
"He's supposed to convince her to marry someone else. What happens if he falls for her instead?"
56. A Heart to Keep (Castles and Courtship 3)
Author: Ashtyn Newbold
Publisher: Three Leaf Publishing, May 2023
Genre: Regency
Pages: 226
Rating: 8.5
"Five gentlemen, one eligible young lady...and her reluctantly jealous best friend."
57. A Noble Inheritance (Castles and Courtship 4)
Author: Kasey Stockton
Publisher: Golden Owl Press, June 2023
Genre: Regency
Pages: 312
Rating: 9
"A sweet and clean Regency romance about reforming a rake and the trials faced by people with special needs in the 19th century."
58. Emerald of the Sea (Alayan Series Book 1)
Author: Kimberly Pearl
Publisher: Independent, July 2023
Genre: Fantasy Adventure Fiction
Pages: 330
Rating: 8
"Backstabbing pirates. Extravagant dinner parties. Falling in love with the one man who's out of reach." Thoroughly enjoyed this, but it does end on a cliff hanger, so prepare yourself for that.
59. Swimming in a Sea of Stars
Author: Julie Wright
Publisher: Shadow Mountain, August 2023
Genre: Teen/YA Fiction
Pages: 256
Rating: 10
All the emotions. I think this should be required reading before entering high school. Everyone has struggles. Kindness matters.
60. The Trial
Author: Lindsay Phillip Dew
Publisher: Deseret Book Company, January 2010
Genre: Christian Fiction
Pages: 237
Rating: 9
"What does an LDS lawyer and Bishop do when he is appointed by the court to defend a criminal he knows is guilty of murder, especially when he knows his defense may result in an acquittal?"
61. The Broken Covenant
Author: Carroll Hofeling Morris
Publisher: Deseret Book Company, January 1985
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 287
Rating: 9
A compelling story about a Latter-day Saint family struggling to overcome the consequences of adultery.
62. The Rules of Matchmaking (Castles and Courtship 5)
Author: Rebecca Connelly
Publisher: Independent, July 2023
Genre: Regency
Pages: 266
Rating: 8
"Match not, lest ye be matched..."
63. A Suitable Arrangement (Castles and Courtship 6)
Author: Martha Keyes
Publisher: Independent, August 2023
Genre: Regency
Pages: 372
Rating: 8
"The arrangement may well be suitable, but is it bearable?"
64. The Testament (audiobook narrated by Frank Muller
Author: John Grisham
Publisher: Random House Audio, November 2000
Genre: Legal Thriller
Length: 14 hours 33 minutes (544 pages in paperback)
Rating: 8.5
"In a plush Virginia office, a rich, angry old man is furiously rewriting his will. With his death just hours away, Troy Phelan wants to send a message to his children, his ex-wives, and his minions, a message that will touch off a vicious legal battle and transform dozens of lives."
65. Bargaining for the Barrister (Matchmaking Mamas 1)
Author: Anneka R. Walker
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Genre: Regency
Pages: 335
Rating: 8
"This petite woman hid her spirit behind her sweet smiles and soft voice, but he knew better. Louisa Cox was a force strong enough to knock the sense from a man and make him question all his life choices."
66. Enchantment
Author: Orson Scott Card
Publisher: Del Rey, reprint May 2005
Genre: Fantasy Adventure
Pages: 433
Rating: 8
"Card works his magic as never before, transforming the timeless story of Sleeping Beauty into an original fantasy brimming with romance and adventure."
67. Just Friends Forever (Sheppards in Love 2)
Author: Martha Keyes
Publisher: Independent, August 2023
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 304
Rating: 8.5
"The lines around the friend zone are blurrier than ever."
68. River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile (Audiobook narrated by Paul Michael)
Author: Candace Millard
Publisher: Random House Audio, May 2022
Genre: History
Length: 10 hours 2 minutes (448 pages in paperback)
Rating: 8
"The harrowing story of one of the great feats of exploration of all time and its complicated legacy."
69. To the Farthest Shores
Author: Elizabeth Camden
Publisher: Bethany House, April 2017
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
Pages: 334
Rating: 8
Turn of the twentieth century San Francisco. Pearl industry, Japanese culture, espionage.
70. Just Don't Fall (Sweater Weather 1)
Author: Emma St. Clair
Publisher: Create If Writing LLC August 2023
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 330
Rating: 8.5
"Before Logan Barnes was hockey’s hottest bad boy, he was my brother’s best friend … and my first crush. Oh, yeah--and the guy who ghosted me and broke my teenage heart."
71. The Fall Back Plan (Sweater Weather 2)
Author: Melanie Jacobsen
Publisher: Independent, September 2023
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 234
Rating: 9
"The bad boy and the golden girl have traded places..." This one is my favorite of the Sweater Weather series so far. Love Jacobsen's style.
72. An Engagement With the Enemy (Castles and Courtship 7)
Author: Sally Britton
Publisher: Pink Citrus Book LLC, September 2023
Genre: Regency
Pages: 288
Rating: 9
"Debutantes, debates, and disasters abound when two former enemies join forces to maintain their freedom."
73. The Man Who Died Twice (Thursday Murder Club 2)
Author: Richard Osman
Publisher: Penguin Books, September 2021
Genre: Mystery
Pages: 365
Rating: 8.5
Second book in the series didn't disappoint. Love the banter and friendship between Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim. **Heavy induendo, language.
74. Winter Garden
Author: Kristin Hannah
Publisher: St. Martin's Press, January 2010
Genre: Historical Fiction/WWII
Pages: 401
Rating: 8.5
Had a hard time connecting with/liking the main characters at the beginning, but wow did she tie things up. ***Language, sex (not graphic).
75. Can't Help Falling (SW3)
Author: Courtney Walsh
Publisher: Independent, September 2023
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 360
Rating: 8
"Can’t Help Falling is a best friend’s brother, childhood crush, opposites attract sweet rom-com with plenty of sizzle but none of the steam."
76. Faking the Fall (SW4)
Author: Julie Christianson
Publisher: Independent, September 2023
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 318
Rating: 7.5
"When the movie star's spotlight could hurt the ones he loves most..."
77. Easy As Pie (SW5)
Author: Carina Taylor
Publisher: Independent, September 2023
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 243
Rating: 8
"My best friend is back in town--and I refuse to let my pesky attraction to him ruin our friendship."
78. Chasing Shadows
Author: Lynn Austin
Publisher: Tyndale House June, 2021
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction / WWII
Pages: 426
Rating: 9
The interwoven stories of three women in WWII Netherlands
79. Edward and Amelia
Author: Karen Thornell
Publisher: Covenant Communications, June 2022
Genre: Regency
Pages: 384
Rating: 9
"A rare gem in a slew of historical romances!" - InD'Tale Magazine
I couldn't stop thinking about this one when I wasn't reading it :)
80. A Beautiful Disguise (The Impostors 1)
Author: Roseanna M. White
Publisher: Bethany House, August 2023
Genre: Christian Historical Romance / Early 20th Century
Pages: 363
Rating: 9
"White's well-woven plot is engaging from start to finish with delightful threads of mystery, romance, and inspiration." Such an unusual and exciting setting made this one stand out for me. I can't wait for the next in the series!
81. Best Year Ever (Chamberlain Academy 5)
Author: Becca Wilhite
Publisher: Independent, September 2023
Genre: Wholesome Romance
Pages: 232
Rating: 8.5
"I can't fall in love with my doctor. What is the matter with me?"
82. Absolutely Not in Love (Sweater Weather 7)
Author: Jenny Proctor
Publisher: Jenny Proctor Creative, October 2023
Genre: Romance
Pages: 326
Rating: 8.5
I love Proctor's writing style, and these characters were some of my favorites. That said, the kissing was a little more intense than I prefer, and there was implied sex.
83. A Love Unseen
Author: Rachel Kelly Stones
Publisher: Covenant Communications, July 2023
Genre: Regency
Pages: 283
Rating: 8
"A poignant, romantic story with fabulous characters, a compelling, unique plot, and villains you love to hate."
84. Sooley
Author: John Grisham
Publisher: Anchor, April 2021
Genre: Sports Fiction
Pages: 354
Rating: 8
"John Grisham takes you to a different kind of court in his first basketball novel. Samuel 'Sooley' Sooleymon is a raw, young talent with big hoop dreams—and even bigger challenges off the court." **Language, implied sex, drug use.
85. An Unwitting Alliance (Matchmaking Mamas 2)
Author: Anneka Walker
Publisher: Covenant Communications, July 2023
Genre: Regency
Pages: 328
Rating: 8
A unique twist on arranged marriage.
86. The Sunlit Man
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Publisher: Dragonsteel, LLC, October 2023
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 436
Rating: 7.5
The adventures of Nomad on a strange, unknown-to-him planet. I'd rank this fourth in the Year of Sanderson books, but that (and my rating) is probably more a reflection on feelings of inadequacy in my attempts to find and understand all the Cosmere connections. It started slow for me, but the ending was great.
87. Under the Cover of Mercy
Author: Rebecca Connelly
Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing, April 2023
Genre: Historical Fiction WWI
Pages: 288
Rating: 9
Brussells, 1914. "Based on a true story, Under the Cover of Mercy is the remarkable account of one woman who defied an entire nation in order to heal those who needed her help the most."
88. The Sisters of Sea View (On Devonshire Shores 1)
Author: Julie Klassen
Publisher: Bethany House, December 2022
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
Pages: 455
Rating: 8.5
"Join the Summers sisters on the Devonshire coast, where they discover the power of friendship, loyalty, love, and new beginnings."
89. Miss Fleming Falls in Love
Author: Emma Melbourne
Publisher: Independent, January 2023
Genre: Victorian Historical Romance
Pages: 324
Rating: 8.5
"Miss Fleming Falls in Love is a sweet, sparkling Regency romp about a misunderstood nobleman who meets his match in a spirited and unconventional heroine. Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer and Bridgerton!"
90. Cabin Crush (Gift-Wrapped Romance 1)
Author: Kasey Stockton
Publisher: Golden Owl Press, October 2023
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages:198
Rating: 8
"This Christmas, all she wants is him."
91. Merry Kismet (GWR2)
Author: Anneka R. Walker
Publisher: Independent, November 2023
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 202
Rating: 7.5
(A Gift-Wrapped Romance is a five-part multi-author series and can be enjoyed in any order.)
"Merry Kismet is a second-chance, sweet and clean, romantic comedy."
92. Solo for the Season (GWR3)
Author: Martha Keyes
Publisher: Independent, November 2023
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 206
Rating: 8
"Cabin fever can spark unexpected flames."
93. One Small Secret (GWR4)
Author: Esther Hatch
Publisher: Independent, November 2023
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 214
Rating: 8
"Ruben Palmer is on every woman's Christmas wish list. Except mine."
94. Six Missives
Author: Rachel Anderson
Publisher: HEA Publishing, October 2023
Genre: Regency
Pages: 282
Rating: 8
A bit of a flip on You've Got Mail, regency style.
95. The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1
Author: Beth Brower
Publisher: Rhysdon Press, November 2019
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 121
Rating: 8
A lovely introduction to the quirky owner of Lapis Lazuli House in 1883 London. Excited to read the second!
96. A Not-So-Distant Love
Author: Heidi Kimball
Publisher: Covenant Communications, October 2023
Genre: Historical Romance
Pages: 337
Rating: 8.5
"Beautiful. Heartfelt. Emotional. Faith Filled."
97. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Author: Suzanne Collins
Publisher: Scholastic Press, May 2020
Genre: YA Dystopian
Pages: 528
Rating: 8
Prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy, this is the backstory of Coriolanus Snow. *Violence
98. Cocoa Kisses
Author: Melanie Jacobsen
Publisher: Four Petal Press, November 2023
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 178
Rating: 8.5
Another hit from Jacobsen. I love her writing.
99. Unseen (Guardians #7)
Author: Traci Hunter Abramson
Publisher: Covenant Communications, August 2023
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Pages: 240
Rating: 8.5
"You never know when you'll be in the wrong place at the wrong time."
100. The Emerald Mile
Author: Kevin Fedarko
Publisher: Scribner, Reprint July 2014
Genre: Nonfiction
Pages: 448
Rating: 9.5
Wow. Loved this book. Story of the fastest run ever made through the Grand Canyon, but also the history of the exploration of the canyon and backstory on many of the people who explored it. Made me wish I had another adventure planned in the Grand Canyon! * Some language.
101. American Dirt (audiobook narrated by Yareli Arizmendi)
Author: Jeanine Cummins
Publisher: Flatiron Books, January 2020
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Length: 16 hours 43 minutes (389 pages in paperback)
Rating: 9
Lydia and her son, Luca, flee their home in Acapulco with the newest drug lord's minions hot on their heels. A vivid portrayal of the plight of the immigrant. ***Language, violence, abuse. Very intense but enlightening read. We really must do something about immigration.
102. The Martian (audiobook narrated by Wil Wheaton)
Author: Andy Weir
Publisher: Audible Studios, January 2020
Genre: Science Fiction
Length: 10 hours 59 minutes (480 pages in paperback)
Rating: 8, but without the profanity it would have been 9
Fantastic story with so much more detail than the movie. That said, there was way too much profanity for me. Wish there was an option to filter it out.
103. A Winter by the Sea (On Devonshire Shores 2)
Author: Julie Klassen
Publisher: Bethany House, December 2023
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
Pages: 440
Rating: 7.5
"Royalty comes to Sidmouth, bringing unexpected danger and the sweet possibility of romance..." A little slower than book 1, but I loved the character development.