I love to read, and new books excite me the way getting a new puppy excites some people. (Actually, new puppies excite me too, but I don’t bring them home as often.)
I made a vow to myself in January this year NOT to buy a new book until I’d read all the unread copies I already own. Yeah, that didn’t work out so well. Here are my most recent acquisitions. To be fair, some were given to me (and I accepted in the name of research – I’m considering writing a book to submit to Love Inspired), the big on one the bottom is one I use for my editing jobs, but some I got just ’cause I wanted them.
But it’s really exciting when a new book comes out that was written by a friend. I want to share two of those with you today.
The first comes from Jodie Wolfe. Her tagline: Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet. Well, I’m always up for quirky. Her most recent came out a little earlier this year, titled Convincing Lou. It’s a western (checkmark for me), the female MC disguises herself as a man (checkmark for me), and it’s romance (double checkmark for me).
Ellie Lou Williams will do just about anything to save her ranch, even going undercover as a man to round up a fella who is late to his own wedding. The reward will more than cover the money she owes the bank and solve all her problems.
Caleb Dawson agrees to one final job as a deputy U.S. Marshal before he starts his new life away from the trail and tracking criminals. What he isn’t counting on is a mysterious bounty hunter who’s determined to undermine his every step.
Will one reach their goal first? Or will they learn to lean on God and work together?
Check it out! You may find a new favorite author.
The second book I want to share with you was written by Nancy Lavo. This is Book Three in her Lone Star Loves series. Nancy writes with a sweet sense of humor and a gentle touch of God. These stories (which can be read as stand-alones, so don’t worry about starting with book three) are set in a fictional small town called Village Green. This book, The Perfect Getaway, stars Riley, a spunky elementary teacher who’s hiding a secret, and Sam, the hunky police officer in town whose antenna is twitching because he KNOWS Riley’s hiding something. The kids in the classroom offer plenty of humorous moments, but the conversation between the two main characters will have you chuckling. Nancy’s book won the coveted #1 New Release banner on Amazon on launch day.
Book blurb: First-grade teacher Riley Vreeland is terrified. When the attention from a recent acquaintance escalates from creepy to threatening, she flees to Village Green. With its limited employment, housing, and amenities, the tiny town is the last place someone would choose to settle. And hopefully it’s the last place her stalker will look.
Serving and protecting the people of Village Green is hard-wired into police officer Sam Walker’s DNA. The new teacher’s fearful response to him and his offer to help sets his suspicions on high alert. What is she hiding? He’s determined to find out.
After Sam delivers a stray dog to her, Riley softens toward the nosy cop. It’s hard to hate the man who supplied her with her four-footed best friend. And his rapport with her first graders is heartwarming. Riley is tired of looking over her shoulder. Can she trust the small-town superhero with her secret, or will the loyalty she admires in him bring danger to her door?
You can’t go wrong with Nancy’s stuff. She’s a pro at sweet, contemporary, uplifting romance.
What’s the latest new book you brought (or snuck) home? I’ll give away a copy of Nancy’s book to one lucky winner. Comment for a chance to win.
I’m currently reading Fragments Of Fear by Carrie Stuart Parks. Both of these books look very good. I would love to read them. Reading is my favorite thing to do in my spare time.
Mine, too, girlfriend! I feel so sorry for people who don’t like to read.
I’m loving the 8 book Love, London set by Autumn MacArthur. I can’t say enough good things about the sweet romances of a wide variety of couples. All showcase God’s healing love.
They sound great.
Oops Charing Cross Road
Almost finished with ‘The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street’ by Helene Hanff. She wrote 84, Charring Street. This tells about her trip to London.
It looks like a fun read.
They both sound good.
I know, right?
Thank you for the recomendations
My pleasure. I love talking books!
Thanks for featuring my recent book, Paula. I appreciate it.
I just finished reading Mary Connealy’s Into the Sunset this morning so I need to find my next book to read. 🙂
My pleasure, Jodie! How did you like Mary Connealy’s book?
I just bought Waking Up Alive.
What an intriguing title. Sounds like it might be hard to read.
I haven’t bought any for myself recently but for my husband. But I just started my first Christmas book— one by Katie Mettner.
Until I got involved in a Christmas anthology, I had no idea Christmas books were so popular. Are you enjoying yours?
I read The Wild Lavender Bookshop by Jodi Thomas.
Ooh, that sounds like it has a lot going on. Several subplots. Did you like it?
I am reading The Healing Touch my Suzanne Woods Fisher. Your giveaway sounds good.
I’ve never read Amish fiction, but it’s POPULAR.
I have just read Lethal Standoff by Diann Millls
What did you think of it?
I just finished Mesu Andrews Brave, book 1 in her wives of David series. It is so so good! My last book to sneak in was actually two I purchased from Baker Book House. The Mesu Andrews book and Jaime Jo Wrights new book, Specters in the Glass House. I haven’t read this one yet but I know it’s awesome! The two giveaway books sound really good, I would enjoy either of them because I too just like to read!
Ooh, I enjoy biblical fiction. Brave sounds good. I haven’t read any of Jamie Jo Wright’s books yet, but I hear people talk about them all the time.
Just finished Witches Run Amok by Shannon Carlin about Hocus Pocus movie.
My daughter LOVES that movie. Is the book good?
Ambush on the Ranch by Tina Wheeler. I have a HUGE TBR pile. This last Green Valley book is my fav so far.
You must have an advance copy! Looks good.
I received Tina Wheeler’s Ambush on the Ranch as an ARC. When I place my next Amazon order, I am ordering I’ll Be Home by Darlene L Turner and three others. Currently, I am reading a digital copy of an ARC for Virginia Vaughan called Dangerous Christmas Investigation.
You’re staying busy!
Ive always enjoyed reading..yes, even in my teens..lol. Now Im in my 50’s and still love it. Im disabled now and can rarely leave my house so I pass my time living vicariously through the characters in the books I read. I read 258 books last year. Idk this years number yet but I can guarantee it would be high. I like different genres. My HUGE goal is to get autographed copies but too hard to do when you dont leave the house and can’t afford to buy them..lol.. Oh.. And. I like to talk…lol.
When my little grandmother had to move into a nursing home, she stayed busy by reading. My mom took her three or four books at a time. I figure as long as I can read, I’ll be content anywhere.
I just finished Debra Rainey’s After the Rain. She doesn’t shy away from some very challenging situations.
Oh, I love Deb Rainey’s stuff!
I’m currently reading 3 books (one political, one on Heaven, and one memoir) and editing a 4th (fiction). But I most recently bought a book from the Ginger Gold Mystery series by Lee Strauss. I hope to check out these two suggestions from you. Thank you!
Don’t you love to edit? I enjoy it almost as much as I enjoy writing. What is your political book?
The Perfect Getaway sounds light, romantic, and intriguing.
It’s such a cute story. Usually when I read, I do an internal chuckle at the funny parts. But once or twice, I laughed out loud.
When sea becomes sky
AuthorMcDunn, Gillian. I’m reading books to recommend reading for the county’s “Battle of the Books”
ooh, what is that? It sounds interesting.
books on amazon. Like detective stories
Do you have a favorite author?
Just finished one about books and am currently reading, “Historic Diasasters of Richmond” by Walter Griggs. I live just outside of Ricmond, so find it interesting. I just like to read!
Me too. I tell people I don’t like non-fiction, but when I reorganized my books this year, I found way more than I realized I had. And I had enjoyed almost all of them. So, I’m with you. I just like to read.
One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery
I read the blurb on Amazon, and I’m just realizing what a huge mistake I’ve made. I’m going to be buying more books.