On this page, I will be listing by ‘type’ of literature all of the lovely books that have been featured on Jorie Loves A Story! In this way, you will not have to go through each individual year’s Bookish Events to ascertain which books I’ve read! I am keeping those archived for myself mainly as I simply want to be able to reflect back upon my experiences in reading and the bookish blog community that I am blessed to be a part of! Here, you can simply JUMP! to which book interests you to read about the most, in a handy stream-lined archive! Be sure to drop a note on the post of which books whet your fancy to read the most! I encourage comments on my blog and look forward to the exchanges of conversation that follow suit! Happy reading, dear hearts!! Kindly note that if a book does not yet have a link it is an ‘upcoming event’!
Updated: Sunday, the 3rd of January, 2021!
*working to update this as of 12th April, 2022*
Join me, whilst I discover the next story
to captivate my imagination and expand my horizons!?
I’d never advocate for banning books but I do advocate for books to be marked with explicit content for language as a method of understanding what we will find inside and therefore start to curb our disillusioned disappointment. If they can mark books for Science Fiction & Fantasy as much as lyrics in music, I am thinking it is time to start marking books with ‘strong language included’ and ‘explicit violence’ if the case might be as well.
I am especially growing disillusioned by the fact too much of modern literature is evoking a stance that strong language is necessary to tell a story. I did not grow up on stories with strong language, either as a young child, a growing young adult, a teenager, nor a twenty-something; no, I began to see the churning tides towards more reads turning vulgar and inclusive to strong language, excessive violence, and strong adult situations as a thirty-something. Try as I might to be particularly particular about what I read and what I blog about, there are instances whilst participating on blog tours I am taken unawares and find issues with the novels I am reading whereupon I spark a notation I refer to as a ‘fly in the ointment’. As a book blogger, as a reader, and as a future Mum the sphere of literature I am most advocating for change is inside Children’s Literature and most especially Young Adult titles. As an adult reader outside that scope I find myself craving the ‘clean reads’ I grew up with and wonder why now in order to find them I appear to need to read outside the mainstream whereas previously it was quite common all the books I was picking up to read were ‘clean’ and had nothing to do with who was publishing the work itself.
I have updated my Story Vault to reflect those titles of YA (across genres) and Adult Paranormal stories which are inclusive to strong language. The rest of the Vault are organised by genre and if you were to visit each book showcase per title and see an absence of a ‘fly in the ointment’ you are assured I did not take any issue with reading the story. I’ve decided to take a stand against strong language because it is not something I grew up with nor is it something I am going take lightly as an adult. Literature to me was always a true lift of spirits and/or a challenging experience which opened my eyes to a different life outside my own culture, religion, or environment of where my own hours are walked. I grew in empathy and understanding through reading a myriad of stories and the writers always enhanced my vocabulary by the wondrous words they elected to choose to breathe life into their characters and their worlds. I have not stopped my search for wordsmiths nor for a story that I can read without befalling a muddling sea of explicit vulgarity and violence.
These are my wanderings as I blog my way through the books which alight on my path to read and my quest to find the stories and the writers I will want to savour a second time around after I find what I am looking for as I proceed forward into new expanding worlds of fiction.
Joyfully Absorbing Literature:
{ a journal through where my genre dances take me }
A few titles are showcased in two separate categories of interest due to how they cross-relate to where they are placed
Classical Literature: 19th Century Literature
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Jane Eyre (Chapters I-XI) by Charlotte Brontë {RAL}
- Jane Eyre (the Final Ruminations) by by Charlotte Brontë #Bronte200
- Little Women (audiobook) by Louisa May Alcott, narrated by Andrea Emmes
- The Ladies Paradise by Emilie Zola
- Charles Dickens
- Thomas Hardy
- Elizabeth Gaskell
- Wilkie Collins
- HG Wells
- George Eliot
- Edgar Allan Poe
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Classical Literature:
19th Century Stories (by era of locale)
- The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
- The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
- The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton
Classical Literature: 20th Century Literature
the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery
- Anne of Green Gables (audiobook) by L.M. Montgomery, narrated by Collen Winton {BT}
- Anne of Avonlea (audiobook) by L.M. Montgomery, narrated by Collen Winton {BT}
- Anne of the Island (audiobook) by L.M. Montgomery, narrated by Collen Winton {BT}
and continuing,..
- Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (audiobook) by Kate Douglas Wiggin, narrated by Ann Richardson {BT}
Classical Literature: After Canons
- Worlds of Ink and Shadow+ by Lena Coakley {BT} origin story of the Brontës
- Swan and Shadow+ by Kaki Olsen {BT} re-telling of Swan Lake
- The Phantom’s Apprentice by Heather Webb {BT} re-telling of Phantom of the Opera
- The Invisible Hand & Heart of Winter (selected notes) by James Hartley {BT} re-envisioning of Shakespeare’s Macbeth
Guinevere Tale Trilogy by Nicole Evelina
also listed under Feminist HistFic
- Daughter of Destiny+ by Nicole Evelina {BT} Guinevere, Avalon & Camelot re-telling
- Camelot’s Queen by Nicole Evelina {BT} Guinevere, Avalon & Camelot re-telling
- Mistress of Legend by Nicole Evelina {BT} Guinevere, Avalon & Camelot re-telling
| Focused on sequels of ‘Jane Austen’ & ‘ Jane Eyre’ |
*refer to Poetry for an ‘after canon’ of poems based on Jane Eyre & Bertha!
- Love At First Slight by J. Marie Croft {BT / RIEHR} Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Sense & Sensibility: A Latter-day Tale by Rebecca H. Jamison {BT}
Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen - Keeping Kate by Lauren Winder Farnsworth+ {BT} Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronté
- Liam Darcy, I Loathe You (the Jane Journals) by Heidi Jo Doxey+ {BT} Canon of Jane Austen
- Sketching Character by Pamela Lynne {BT} Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Perfect Day by Sally Malcolm {RIEHR} Persuasion by Jane Austen with an m/m variant {RIEHR}
- Pride (#25PagePreview) by Ibi Zoboi Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen {LS}
- Sense without Sensibility by Keena Ritchins {BT}
Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen
The Miss Jane Austen series by Collins Hemingway
- The Marriage of Miss Jane Austen, Vol.1 by Collins Hemingway {BT} life of Jane Austen
- The Marriage of Miss Jane Austen, Vol.2 by Collins Hemingway {BT} life of Jane Austen
- The Marriage of Miss Jane Austen, Vol.3 by Collins Hemingway {BT} life of Jane Austen
The Jane Austen After Canon Anthologies by the Quill Collective
- Rational Creatures by the Quill Collective {BT}
- Elizabeth: Obstinate Headstrong Girl by the Quill Collective {RIEHR}
- Yuletide by the Quill Collective {RIEHR}
The Jane Austen’s Dragons series by Maria Grace
- Pemberley: Mr Darcy’s Dragon (audiobook) by Maria Grace, narrated by Benjamin Fife {BT}
- Longbourn: Dragon Entail (audiobook) by Maria Grace, narrated by Benjamin Fife {BT}
- Netherfield: Rogue Dragon (audiobook) by Maria Grace, narrated by Benjamin Fife {BT}
| Focused on ‘Fairy-tale Re-tellings’ |
- Star of Deliverance by Mandy Madson Voisin+ {BT}
Cinderella (The Little Glass Slipper) by Brothers Grimm - Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth {BT} Rapunzel by Brothers Grimm
- Becoming Beauty by Sarah E. Boucher+ {BT}
Belle et la Bête by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont - What is Lost by Lauren Skidmore {BT} Little Red Riding Hood by Brothers Grimm
- Bearskin by Jamie Robyn Wood+ {BT} Bearskin by Brothers Grimm
and Norse fairy-tale East of the Sun and West of the Moon - Keep On Believing: A Cinderella Story (audiobook) by Marie Higginsm, narrated by Paula Slade {AA} Cinderella (The Little Glass Slipper) by Brothers Grimm
Harlequin Romance (imprint) series | Fairy Tale Duology by Jennifer Faye
- Beauty and Her Boss by Jennifer Faye {BT}
Belle et la Bête by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont - Miss White and the Seventh Heir by Jennifer Faye {BT} Snow White & Cinderella influences
| Focused on ‘mythological Re-tellings’ |
- The Sky Throne by Chris Ledbetter {BT}
- The Darkest Summer by Rebecca J. Greenwood {BT} Persephone & Hades
Cycles of Norse Mythology by Glenn Searfoss (spilt into individual reviews/cycles)
- Cycles of Norse Mythology (cycle one) by Glenn Searfoss {RIEHR}
| focused on ‘after canons’ of Sir arthur conan doyle |
- Sherlock Holmes in a Reflection of Evil (audiobook) by William Todd {BT}
- Murder in Keswick (audiobook) by William Todd {BT}
Classical Literature:
Speculative Fiction (Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror)
- The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton (by Edith Wharton) {#OTBHorrorOctober}
- Dracula by Bram Stroker
Literary Fiction:
The Spirit Keeper duology by K.B. Laugheed
- The Spirit Keeper by K.B. Laugheed+ {FI}
- The Gift of the Seer by K.B. Laugheed {RIEHR}
and continuing,…
- Incendiary Girls by Kodi Scheer {BT}
- Seeing Green by Annabel Hertz {BT}
- Bee Summers by Melanie Dugan {BT}
- The Tilted World by Tom Franklin & Bethann Fennelly {BT}
- Losing Touch by Sandra Hunter {BT}
- Sweet Water+ by Christina Baker Kline {BT}
- The Ghost Bride+ by Yangsze Choo {BT}
- The Story Hour by Thrity Umrigar{BT}
- Desire Lines by Christina Baker Kline {BT}
- The Vineyard by Michael Hurley {BT}
- Proof of Angels by Mary Curran Hackett {BT}
- Migratory Animals+ by Mary Helen Specht {BT}
- Some Other Town+ by Elizabeth Collison {BT}
- The Hurricane Sisters by Dorothea Benton Frank {BT}
- Last Night at the Blue Angel by Rebecca Rotert {BT}
- JUNE by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore {B4B}
- Beyond the Wild River by Sarah Maine {RIEHR}{Pub BT}
- The Kinship of Clover by Ellen Meeropol {BT}
- The Belle of Two Arbors by Paul Dimond {BT}
- The Gravity of Birds+ by Tracy Guzeman {BKAWY}
- True East by Raymond Abrens {BT}
- Mourning Dove (audiobook) by Claire Fullerton {BT} narrated by the author
introspective literary fiction:
- Refuge at Pine Lake (A Pine Haven novel (book one) by Rose Chandler Johnson {RIEHR}
- Peach by Wayne Barton+ {RIEHR} *I was a betareader on this project
Contemporary Fiction:
- Jane Two+ by Sean Patrick Flanery {RIEHR}
- Adequate Yearly Progress by Roxanna Elden {RIEHR}
French Literature (translated):
- The Wish List by Grégoire Delacourt {BT}
- The Wharf of Chartrons by Jean-Paul Malaval {BT}
- I Looked for the One My Heart Loves by Dominique Marny {BT}
Swedish Literature (translated):
- The Swimmer+ by Joakim Zander {BT}
South American Literature (translated):
- Riding by Cassia Cassitas+ {BT}
German Literature (translated):
- The Little Paris Bookshop+ by Nina George {BT}
Realistic Fiction:
*note: also find stories for this category in INSPY Fict and YA Lit
- Etched On Me by Jenn Crowell {RIEHR}
- Meant To Be by Jessica James {RIEHR}
- For Your Love by Beverly Jenkins {BT}
Motherhood | Parenthood | Mumhood | Adoption: (Fiction)
- Red Thread Sisters by Carol Antoinette Peacock
- The Language of Hoofbeats by Catherine Ryan Hyde {BT}
- Claiming Noah+ by Amanda Ortlepp {RIEHR}
- Ignoring Gravity+ by Sandra Danby {RIEHR}
- Dear Carolina+ by Kristy Woodson Harvey {RIEHR}
Inspirational Fiction:
*INSPY by definition refers to “Inspirational Fiction” the main branch of Literature for ‘faith-based literature’ and is non-inclusive to one particular religion as it is accepting of all denominations and religions as a whole; wherein the stories are rooted in a faith-centered life. Faith is an individual walk and journey, thereby the stories under this umbrella of a genre ‘Inspirational Fiction’ is as diverse as the seven seas and the populace therein on the continents. (written originally here)
Inspirational Fiction: Contemporary INSPY
- The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate {BT}
- Cats Are Part of His Kingdom, Too by Cindy Vincent {BT}
- The Buckskin Trail by JoAnn Arnold {BT}
- Tea & Crumples+ by Summer Kinard {RIEHR}
- A Place Called Hope by Philip Gulley {RIEHR}
- The Unsaid by Aaron Blaylock {BT}
- The Painting on the Pond+ by Sharon Lewis Koho {BT}
- to Walk in His Moccasins by Sharon Lewis Koho {BT}
- The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck {BT}
- Hadley Beckett’s Next Dish by Bethany Turner {BT}
Contemporary INSPY | sweet romance
- Love’s Promises by Sandra Leesmith {RIEHR}
- Letters to my Future Husband by Lisa McKendrick {BT}
- Robin’s Reward by June McCrary Jacobs {BT}
- Love Overcomes (Chapters 1-8 Sampler) by Angela Schroeder {Book Blitz}
- Dear Jane+ by Rachel Ward {BT}
- The Unseen Road to Love+ by Chelsea Curran {BT}
- The Heartbeat of the Bitterroot+ by Janice Mineer {BT}
- Right Next to Me by Rachel Ward {BT}
- Saving Mossy Point by Donna Winters {BT}
- Like There’s No Tomorrow by Camille Eide {RIEHR}
an LDS Contemporary Rom duology by Laura L. Walker:
- Pierced by Love by Laura L. Walker+ {BT}
- The Matchup by Laura L. Walker {BT}
Misty River Romances by Becky Wade
- Stay with Me (book one) by Becky Wade {BT}
Legacy of Faith series by Robin Lee Hatcher
- How Sweet It Is (book three) by Robin Lee Hatcher {BT}
Contemporary INSPY | new adult romance
- Brush with Love by Lisa McKendrick {BT}
- Formula for a Perfect Life by Christy Hayes {BT}
Inspirational Fiction: Historical INSPY
- A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner {BT}
- A Beauty So Rare by Tamera Alexander{BT}
- The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn by Lori Benton {B4B}
- The Throne of David by Ann Farnsworth+ {BT}
Inspirational Fiction: Historical INSPY romance
- A Captain for Laura Rose by Stephanie Grace Whitson {RIEHR}
- Daughter of the Regiment by Stephanie Grace Whitson {RIEHR}
Lords for the Sisters of Sussex series by Jen Geigle Johnson
- The Duke’s Second Chance (book one) by Jen Geigle Johnson {BT}
- The Earl’s Winning Wager (book two) by Jen Geigle Johnson {BT}
The Roaring Twenties Novels by Jennifer Lamont Leo
- You’re the Cream in my Coffee+ by Jennifer Lamont Leo {BT}
- Ain’t Misbehavin‘ by Jennifer Lamont Leo {BT}
Blackbird Mountain series by Joanne Bischof
- Sons of Blackbird Mountain (book one) by Joanne Bischof {BT}
- Daughers of Northern Shores (book two) by Joanne Bischof {BT}
The Empire State series by Elizabeth Camden
- A Dangerous Legacy (audiobook) (book one) by Elizabeth Camden {Scribd}
- A Daring Adventure (audiobook) (book two) by Elizabeth Camden {Scribd}
- A Desparate Hope (book three) by Elizabeth Camden {BT}
The Daughters of Boston Saga by Julie Lessman
- A Light in the Window (prequel novella) by Julie Lessman {gift}
- A Passion Most Pure (book one) by Julie Lessman {MP}
- A Passion Redeemed (book two) by Julie Lessman {MP}
- A Passion Denied (book three) by Julie Lessman {MP}
harlequin Love inspired : Historical (imprint series)
Sheridan Sweethearts series by Stacie Henrie:
- A Cowboy of Convenience (Book Two) by Stacie Henrie {BT}
harlequin Love inspired : contemporary romance (imprint series)
Hearts of Oklahoma series by Tina Radcliffe
- Ready to Trust (book two) by Tina Radcliffe {BT}
And, then continuing,…
- His Daughter’s Prayer by Danielle Thorne {RIEHR}
harlequin Love inspired : suspense (imprint series)
TBA
Realistic INSPY Fiction: (contemporary & Historical)
The Coming Home Series by Brenda S. Anderson:
- Chain of Mercy by Brenda S. Anderson+ {RIEHR}{Street Team}
- Pieces of Granite (Prequel) by Brenda S. Anderson {RIEHR}{Street Team}
- Memory Box Secrets by Brenda S. Anderson {RIEHR}{Street Team}
- Hungry for Home by Brenda S. Anderson {RIEHR}{Street Team}{gift}
The Bradford Sisters Romance series by Becky Wade
- Then Came You (audiobook, novella) by Becky Wade,
narrated by Ryan Hudson, Heather Masters - True to You by Becky Wade {LS}
- Falling for You by Becky Wade {BT}
- Sweet on You by Becky Wade {BT}
Waves of Mercy series by Lynn Austin
- Waves of Mercy (audiobook, print) by Lynn Austin, narrated by Rachel Dulude
- Legacy of Mercy by Lynn Austin
the Coastal Hearts series by Janet W. Ferguson
- Magnolia Storms (book one) by Janet W. Ferguson {RIEHR}
And, then continuing,…
- The Last Summer by Brandy Bruce {BT}
- Starving Hearts by Janine Mendenhall {BT}
INSPY suspense / thriller Fiction:
- Full Disclosure by Dee Henderson
- No Safe Place by Sherri Shackelford {BT}
- Deadly Proof by Rachel Dylan
White Knights series by Susan Sleeman
- Fatal Mistake by Susan Sleeman
- Kill Shot by Susan Sleeman
Children’s Literature: | Main Archive (more expansive!)
{ visit the main archive for stories under a ‘content warning’
for all stories published under ‘Young Adult, Middle Grade, etc’ }
Juvenile Fiction | Middle Grade:
- Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
- Call Me Amy+ by Marcia Strykowski {RWOOR}
- Amy’s Choice by Marcia Strykowski {BT}
- Anni Moon & the Elemental Artifact (Chapters 1-6 Sampler) by Melanie Abed+ {BT}
- Missing in Paradise+ by Larry Verstraete {BT}
- The Walking Fish+ by Rachelle Burk & Kopel Burk {RIEHR}
- Wonder Horse+ by Anita Daher {BT}
- Callahan Crossroads by Anola Pickett {BT}
- To Catch A Cat Thief by Sean Cummings {BT}
- The Contaminated Case of the Cooking Contest by Peter Y. Wong & Pendred E. Noyce {RIEHR}
- Once Upon a Time in Venice (audiobook) by Monique Roy, narrated by Kevin E. Green {AA}
- The Secret Life of Jenny Liu by Jean Ramsden {RIEHR}
- Pig Park by Claudia Guadalupe Martinez {RIEHR}
- The Scent of Old Lady Perfume by Claudia Guadalupe Martinez {RIEHR}
The Dream Horse Adventures by Susan Count
- Mary’s Song (audiobook) (book one) by Susan Count {BT}
- Selah’s Sweet Dream (book two) by Susan Count {BT}
- Selah’s Painted Dream (book three) by Susan Count {BT}
- Selah’s Stolen Dream (book four) by Susan Count {BT}
Picture | Chapter Books | Early Readers:
- A Moment in Time by Jennifer Butenas
- The Olive Tree by Christine Layton Graham,
Joan Layton Merrell, Carol Layton Ogden {BT} - The Little Girl and Her Shadow by O.K. Reade {BT}
- The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake by Robin Newman {BT}
- I Can Pray Everyday+ by Catherine Christensen {BT}
- Scripture Princesses by Rebecca J. Greenwood {BT}
- Inspector Dewey+ by Kristen Heimerl {BT}
- The Travel of Adventures of PJ Mouse: Canada & Queensland by Gwyneth Jane Page & Megan Elizabeth {BT}
- A Village by the Sea & The Little Tree by Muon Van {RIEHR}
- Blessing of the Nephite Children & The Holy Ghost by Catherine Christensen {BT}
- Alycat and the Monday Blues by Alysson Foti Bourque {BT}
- The Why-entist and the Wild Weather by Jane Lowry {RIEHR}
middle grade non-fiction:
- Fannie Never Flinched by Mary Cronk Farrell {RIEHR}
- Standing Up Against Hate by Mary Cronk Farrell {RIEHR}
the Kitty Hawk series by Iain Reading:
A Book Blogger Retrospective on the Kitty Hawk series by Iain Reading *special post*
- Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold+ by Iain Reading {RIEHR}
- Kitty Hawk and the Hunt for Hemingway’s Ghost by Iain Reading {RIEHR}
- Kitty Hawk and the Icelandic Intrigue by Iain Reading {RIEHR}
- Kitty Hawk and the Tragedy of the R.M.S. Titanic by Iain Reading {RIEHR}
Realistic YA:
The duology by Nancy Lorenz
- The Strength of Ballerinas+ by Nancy Lorenz {BT}
and, continuing,..
- Wonder by R.J. Palacio+ {BTR}
- The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler {BT}
- Hannah Both Ways+ by Rosie Greenway {BT}
- Come Next Spring by Alana White {BT}
- Summer by Summer by Heather Burch {RIEHR}
YA Fantasy | YA Sci-Fantasy:
The Leland Dragon series by Jackie Gamber:
- Redheart by Jackie Gamber {RIEHR}
- Sela by Jackie Gamber {RWOOR}
- Reclamation by Jackie Gamber {BT}
- A Book Blogger Retrospective of the Leland Dragon series by Jackie Gamber *special post* {BT}
The Cobbogoth series by Hannah L. Clark
- Uncovering Cobbogoth+ by Hannah L. Clark {BT}
- The Lemorian Crest by Hannah L. Clark {RIEHR}
And, then continuing,…
- The Dreamosphere by Laura Stoddard {BT}
- The Last Gatekeeper+ by Katy Haye {RIEHR}{BT}
- Blonde Eskimo+ by Kristen Hunt {BT}
- The Cadence of Gypsies by Barbara Casey {BT}
- The Wish Rider by Barbara Casey {BT}
- Dragonkyn by Nathan Smith Jones BT}
- The Sky Throne by Chris Ledbetter {BT}
- Being A Witch… + (audiobook) by Sara Pascoe {BT}
- Tiger Lily by Wende Dikec (aka Abigail Drake) {RIEHR}
- Lost on the Water by D.G. Driver {RIEHR}
- Portals, Passages, and Pathways by B.R. Maul+ {RIEHR}
- Anni Moon and the Elemental Artifact+ by Melanie Abed {gift}
- Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta
The Forest People trilogy by Maggie Lynch
- The Awakening (audiobook) (book one) by Maggie Lynch {Scribd}
- The Choosing (audiobook) (book two) by Maggie Lynch {Scribd}
- The Summoning (audiobook) (book three) by Maggie Lynch {Scribd}
the Genie Chronicles by Michelle Lowery Combs
- Heir to the Lamp (book one) by Michelle Lowery Combs {RIEHR}
- Solomon’s Bell (book two) by Michelle Lowery Combs {RIEHR}
the Ian Quicksilver series by Alyson Peterson
- Ian Quicksilver: The Warrior’s Return by Alyson Peterson+ {BT}
- The Cursed Dagger by Alyson Peterson {BT}
A Book Blogger Retrospective of the Piercing the Veil series by C.A. Gray *special post*
- Intangible by C.A. Gray+ {RIEHR}
- Invincible by C.A. Gray {RIEHR}
- Impossible by C.A. Gray {RIEHR}
the History Mystery series by Deborah Heal
- Time And Again+ by Deborah Heal {RIEHR}
The collective works of Paranormal YA by Terry Maggert
Halfway Witchy series:
- Halfway Dead (audiobook) by Terry Maggert {BT}
- Halfway Bitten (audiobook) by Terry Maggert {BT}
- Halfway Hunted (audiobook) by Terry Maggert {BT}
ya historical fantasy:
Realm of Knights series by Jennifer Anne Davis
- Realm of Knights (Spotlight) (audiobook) by Jennifer Anne Davis {BT}
YA Historical:
- I, Walter+ by Mike Hartner {RIEHR}
- Alchemy’s Daughter (PREQUEL) by Mary A. Osborne {BT}
- Shadows of Angels+ by L.G. Rollins {BT}
- The Art of Rebellion+ by Brenda Joyce Leahy {BT}
- I, James by Mike Hartner {RIEHR}
- The Kingdom Within by Samantha Gillespie {RIEHR}
- Flower from the Castile by Lilian Gafni {RIEHR}
ya science fiction:
- Rimrider (audiobook) by L.A. Kelley {BT}
- Destiny’s Gambit+ by R.J. Wood {BT}
New Adult:
{ New Adult / NA is a transition between YA & Adult Fiction }
- The Keys of the Watchmen+ by Kathleen C. Perrin {BT}
- The Perfect Fool+ by Bethany Zohner Herbert {BT}
- Beneath Creek Waters+ by Jason L. Bradshaw {BT}
- Asher’s Mark by Amy Durham {RIEHR}
- Dare to Kiss by S.B. Alexander {RIEHR}
Upper YA:
- Along the Way by Jacqueline Kolosov {RIEHR}
- Flames of Nevyana+ by Edward Willett {BT}
And, then continuing,…
A Clockpunk LGBTQPlus Upper YA series by Tara Sim
Timekeeper series:
- Timekeeper+ by Tara Sim {BT}
YA Dystopian:
- I am still sorting out this genre! (see main archive)
the Faraway Saga by Stephen Zimmer
- Dream of the Navigator (book one)
- by Stephen Zimmer {BT}
YA Paranormal Romance:
Moonflower by EDC Johnson+ {RIEHR}
YA Fantasy and/or Paranormal Romance:
- I am still sorting out this genre! (see main archive)
Magical Realism YA:
- I am still sorting out this genre! (see main archive)
Legal Mysteries | Thrillers:
- The Professor by Robert Bailey+ {BT}
the Andy Carpenter Mysteries
- Deck the Hounds (book eighteen) by David Rosenfelt {REIHR}
Cosy Mysteries | Suspense (Traditional):
- The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah{BT}
- Aunty Lee’s Deadly Delights+ & Aunty Lee’s Deadly Specials by Ovidia Yu {BT}
- Should Have Played Poker by Debra H. Goldstein {BT}
- The Cryptic Lines (audiobook) by Richard Storry, narrated by Jake Urry {BT}
- Fame is a Killer (audiobook) by Meredith Potts, narrated by Rachel Carr {AA}
- Chai Another Day by Leslie Budewitz {BT}
The Cosy Suburbs Mysteries | Maycroft Mysteries by Lisa B. Thomas
- Sharpe Shooter+ (audiobook) by Lisa B. Thomas {AA}
- Sharpe Edge (audiobook) by Lisa B. Thomas {AA}
a Book & Tea Mystery series by Joy Avon
- In Peppermint Peril by Joy Avon {RIEHR}
a Spice Shop Mystery series by Leslie Budewitz
- Assault and Pepper (book one) by Leslie Budewitz {LS}
- Chai Another Day (book four) by Leslie Budewitz {RIEHR}
Cosy Mysteries | Dramatic Crime Fiction:
the Marjorie Trumaine Mysteries by Larry D. Sweazy
- See Also Murder by Larry D. Sweazy {RIEHR}
- See Also Deception by Larry D. Sweazy {RIEHR}
the Willa Cather & Edith Lewis Mysteries by Sue Hallgarth
- On the Rocks by Sue Hallgarth {BT}
- Death Comes by Sue Hallgarth {BT}
the Samuel Craddock series by Terry Shames
NOTE: I explain why I read this series out of sequence on the first review
- A Killing at Cotton Hill (Book 1) by Terry Shames {LS}
- Dead Broke in Jarrett Creek (Book 3) by Terry Shames {LS}
- The Necessary Murder of Nonie Blake (Book 5) by Terry Shames {LS}
- A Reckoning in the Backcountry (Book Six) by Terry Shames {REIHR}
The Wonkiest Witch series by Jeannie Wycherley, narrated by Kim Bretton
- The Wonkiest Witch (1) (audiobook) by Jeannie Wycherley {BT}
- The Ghosts of Wonky Inn (2) (audiobook) by Jeannie Wycherley {REIHR}
- Weird Wedding at Wonky Inn (3) by Jeannie Wycherley {REIHR}
Cosy Historical Mysteries:
- The Study of Murder by Susan McDuffie {RIEHR}
- Inscription by H.H. Miller {BT}
- Murder by Misrule by by Anna Castle {BT}
- The Spoils of Avalon by Mary F. Burns+ {BT}
- Death Comes to the Village by Catherine Lloyd+ {BT}
- Death Comes to London by Catherine Lloyd {BT}
- The Rose in the Wheel, Blood for Blood & Die I Will Not by S.K. Rizzolo+ {RWOOR}
- Mist of Midnight by Sandra Byrd {BT}
- A Dangerous Place (includes notes on “Maisie Dobbs”) by Jacqueline Winspear {BT}
- The Masque of a Murderer
(includes review of “A Murder at Rosamund’s Gate”) by Susanna Calkins {BT} - Quicksand: a Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery (notes on “Artifact”) by Gigi Pandian {BT}
- An Unwilling Accomplice (notes on “A Duty to the Dead”) by Charles Todd {BT}
- Death Sits Down to Dinner by Tessa Arlen {BT}
- Death at the Paris Exposition by Frances McNamara {BT}
- Lost in the Light (audiobook) by Mary Castillo {BT}
- A Pattern of Lies by Charles Todd {BT}
the Hiro Hattori (aka Shinobi Mysteries) by Susan Spann:
- Claws of the Cat+ by Susan Spann {RWOOR}
- Blade of the Samurai by Susan Spann {BT}
- Flask of the Drunken Master by Susan Spann {BT}
- The Ninja’s Daughter by Susan Spann {REIHR}
- Betrayal at Iga by Susan Spann {REIHR}
- Trial on Mount Koya by Susan Spann {RIEHR}
- Ghost of the Bamboo Road by Susan Spann {RIEHR}
the Lady Darby Mysteries by Anna Lee Huber:
- The Anatomist’s Wife+ by Anna Lee Huber {LS}
- Mortal Arts by Anna Lee Huber {LS}
- A Grave Matter by Anna Lee Huber {LS}
- A Study in Death by Anna Lee Huber {LS}
- As Death Draws Near by Anna Lee Huber {RIEHR}
the Verity Kent Mysteries by Anna Lee Huber:
- This Side of Murder by Anne Lee Huber {LS}
the Edith Head and Lillian Frost novels by Renee Patrick:
- Design for Dying+ by Renee Patrick {RIEHR}
- Dangerous to Know by Renee Patrick {RIEHR}
the Kate Clifford Mysteries by Candace Robb:
- The Service of the Dead by Candace Robb {BT}
- A Twisted Vengeance by Candace Robb {BT}
The Anna Blanc series by Jennifer Kincheloe:
- The Secret Life of Anna Blanc+ (book one) by Jennifer Kincheloe {RIEHR}
- The Secret Life of Anna Blanc (audiobook)
by Jennifer Kincheloe, narrated by Moira Quirk {RIEHR} - The Woman in the Camphor Trunk (book two)
(audiobook + print editions) by Jennifer Kincheloe {RIEHR}{BT} - The Body in Griffith Park (book three) by Jennifer Kincheloe {RIEHR}
the Discreet Retrieval Agency Myseries
- Naughty on Ice (book four) by Maia Chance {RIEHR}
the Countess of Harleigh Mysteries by Dianne Freeman
- A Lady’s Guide to Etiquette and Murder (book one) by Dianne Freeman {BT}
- A Lady’s Guide to Gossip and Murder (book two) by Dianne Freeman {BT}
the Lucy Lawrence Mysteries by Pam Lecky
- No Stone Unturned (book one) by Pam Lecky {BT}
Hard-boiled | Traditional Historical suspense & thrillers:
- The Iris Fan by Laura Joh Rowland {BT} includes reflections on “Shinju”, “The Incense Game”, and “The Shogun’s Daughter” as a preview of the series before I read “The Iris Fan”
- Hunting Shadows by Charles Todd {BT} includes reflections on “A Test of Wills” and an introductory precursor to reading ‘Hunting Shadows’ by a reader first attempt to read Todd.
- Inspector of the Dead by David Morrell {BT} includes an expanded reflection (it’s a review!) on “Murder As A Fine Art” the first in the series from a new reader of Morrell.
- The Semper Sonnet by Seth Margolis (BT)
- The Bloody Black Flag by Steve Goble {LS} read ahead of the sequel’s release
- A Murder by Any Name by Suzanne M. Wolfe {BT}
- Death in a Desert Land by Andrew Wilson {BT}
The Margaret Harkness & Arthur Conan Doyle Mysteries by Bradley Harper
- A Knife in the Fog+ (book one) by Bradley Harper {MP}
- Queen’s Gambit (book two) by Bradley Harper {RIEHR}
traditional historical suspense:
- A Looming of Vultures (audiobook) by Richard Storry, narrated by Jake Urry {BT}
- Once Upon A River by Diane Setterfield {BT}
Hard-boiled | contemporary Suspense | Thriller:
- Turning to Stone by Gabriel Valjan {BT}
- Uneven Exchange by S.K. Derban {BT}
- Styx & Stone+ by James W. Ziskin {RIEHR}
- Heart of Stone by James W. Ziskin {RIEHR}
- Idyll Fears (Book Two: Thomas Lynch Novels) by Stephanie Gayle {REIHR}
- Forget My Name by J.S. Monroe {BT}
- Second Sister by Chan Ho-Kei {RIEHR}
- Solstice Shadows by Avanti Centrae {BT}{NG}
hard-boiled | police procedural | Thriller:
the Kay Hunter Detective series by Rachel Amphlett, narrated by Alison Campbell
- Scared to Death (Book One) (audiobook) by Rachel Amphlett {BT}
- Will to Live (Book Two) (audiobook) by Rachel Amphlett {BT}
- One to Watch (Book Three) (audiobook) by Rachel Amphlett {BT}
- Hell to Pay (Book Tour) (audiobook) by Rachel Amphlett {BT}
- Call to Arms (Book Five) (audiobook) by Rachel Amphlett {BT}
- Gone to Ground (Book Six) (audiobook) by Rachel Amphlett {MP}
- Bridge to Burn (Book Seven) (audiobook) by Rachael Amphlett {Scribd}
- Cradle to Grave (Book Eight) (audiobook) by Rachel Amphlett {Scribd} *not a full review
- Turn to Dust (Book Nine) (audiobook) by Rachel Amphlett {Scribd}(*spotlight)
the Tara Thrope Mysteries by Clare Chase, narrated by Lucy Brownhill
- Murder on the Marshes (Book One) (audiobook) by Clare Chase {RIEHR}
- Death on the River (Book Two) (audiobook) by Clare Chase {RIEHR}
- When Death Comes to Call (Book Three) by Clare Chase {LIS}
TechnoThriller | Espionage Fiction:
- Drone Games+ by Joel Narlock {BT}
- The Quantum Deception by Denver Acey {BT}
ERUPTION duology by Adrienne Quintana
- Eruption+ by Adrienne Quintana {BT}
- Reclamation by Adrienna Quintana {BT}
Cosy Horror | Psychological Suspense:
This section is upcoming to Jorie Loves A Story! Refer to my interview with Lynn Carthage to understand how to find cross-referenced links to route through where I blog about ‘Cosy Horror’ a sub-genre designation I created during Oh, the Books! Horror October, 2014!
anthologies of cosy horror:
- CORVIDAE (anthology) edited by Rhonda Parrish {RIEHR}
- Southern Haunts 3: Magick Beneath the Moonlight (anthology) edited by Alexander S. Brown & Louise Myers {BT}
- SCARECROW (anthology) edited by Rhonda Parrish {RIEHR}
novels of cosy horror:
- The Haunting of Springett Hall+ by E.B. Wheeler {BT}
- Haunted+ by Lynn Carthage {BKAWY}
Epistolary historical fiction:
- Letters from Skye+ by Jessica Brockmole {FI}
- Woman Enters Left by Jessica Brockmole {BT}
- Last Christmas in Paris by Heather Webb & Hazel Gaynor {BT}
- From Across the Room+ by Gina L. Mulligan {BT}
+ one from Non-Fiction
- Dennis & Greer: A Love Story (edited by) Molly Gould {REIHR}
- remember the contemporary one is 3000 Miles to Eternity!
Traditional Historical fiction:
- The House Girl by Tara Conklin+ {BT}
- Isabella: Braveheart of France by Colin Falconer {BT}
- City of Promises by D. Grant Fitter {BT}
- Daughter of the Gods by Stephanie Thornton {BT}
- The Boleyn Bride by Brandy Purdy {RIEHR}
- Go Away Home by Carol Bodensteiner {BT}
- Tempesta’s Dream by Vincent B. LoCoco {BT}
- East India by Colin Falconer {BT}
- The Typewriter Girl by Alison Atlee {BT}
- The Dual for Consuelo by Claudia H. Long {BT}
- Tower of Tears by Rhoda D’ Ettore {BT}
- The Tiger Queens by Stephanie Thornton {BT}
- The Oblate’s Confession by William Peak+ {BT}
- A Warrior’s Tale (Chapter 1 Sampler) Lorna Suzuki
- To Ride A White Horse by Pamela Ford {BT}
- Balm includes reflections on “Wench” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez {BT}
- Honor Among Thieves by J.M. Aucoin+ {BT}
- Avelynn by Marissa Campbell+ {BT}
- Ice Whispers by K. Willow+ {BT}
- A Woman of Note by Carol M. Cram {BT}
- Decorum by Kaaren Christopherson {BT}
- Summer Campaign by Carla Kelly {BT}
- Race to Tibet+ by Sophie Schiller {BT}
- Letters from a Patchwork Quilt by Clare Flynn {BT}
- The Memory Painter+ by Gwendolyn Womack {BT}
- Illusions of Magic by J.B. Rivard {BT}
- Beyond Derrynane by Kevin O’ Connell {BT}
- The Half Wives by Stacia Pelletier {BT}
- The Fortune Teller by Gwendolyn Womack {RIEHR}
- Marion Hatley by Beth Castrodale {BT}
- The Underground River by Martha Conway {BT}
- The Boy with Blue Trousers by Carol Jones {RIEHR}
- Christmas is for Children by Rosie Clarke {BT}
- Metropolis by Ellie Midwood {BT}
- Remembrance by Rita Woods {Script}
- The Dark Horizon by Liz Harris {RIEHR}
- A Lock of Hair+ (audiobook) by A. Rose Pritchett, Melanie Huesz narrator {BT}
- The Brief and True Report of Temperance Flowerdew by Denise Heinze {BT}
- The Queen’s Rivals by Brandy Purdy {RIEHR}
- Crown of Dust by Mary Volmer {BKAWY}
- The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson {FI}
The Letter Series by Kathleen Shoop
- The River Jewel (prequel novella) by Kathleen Shoop {BT}
Military Stories and/or War Dramas of HistFic:
- Unravelled+ by M.K. Tod {BT}
- A Star for Mrs. Blake by April Smith {BT}
- The Gods of Heavenly Punishment by Jennifer Cody Epstein {BT}
- Night in Shanghai by Nicole Mones {BT}
- Love and Treasure by Ayelet Waldman {BT}
- How Much Do You Love Me? by Paul Mark Tag {BT}
- Maggie’s Wars+ by Phil Pisani {BT}
- Close to the Sun by Donald Michael Platt {BT}
- The Story of Land and Sea+ by Katy Simpson Smith {BT}
- I Shall Be Near to You+ by Erin Lindsay McCabe {BT}
- Taking the Cross+ by Charles Gibson {BT}
- Certainty+ by Victor Bevine {BT}
- Seldom Come By+ by Sherryl Caulfield {BT}
- Scent of Triumph+ by Jan Moran {BKAWY} {BT}
- The Tulip Resistance+ by Lynne Allen {BT}
- The Land of Look Behind+ by Aaron Blaylock {BT}
- By the Stars+ by Lindsay B. Ferguson {BT}
- A Moment Forever by Cat Gardiner {BT}
- Dido’s Crown by Julie K. Rose {BT}
- Daughter of the Last King (Conquest) by Tracey Warr {BT}
- A Song of War (anthology) of the Trojan War era by the H Team {BT}
- Roma Amor+ by Sherry Christie {BT} (Spotlight ahead of Review)
- Where Dragonflies Hover by AnneMarie Brear {RIEHR}
- The War Between Us+ by Sarah Creviston Lee {BT}
- Claiming My Place by Planaria Price {BT}
- The Girl in the Pink Raincoat by Alrene Hughes {BT}
- Repentance by Andrew Lam {BT}
- The Medallion by Cathy Gohlke {BT}
- Royal Beauty Bright+ by Ryan Byrnes {BT}
War Dramas & Contemporaries by ChocLitUK author Margaret James
(Charton Minster series) // in order of publication first, numbered by order of series
- The Silver Locket+ No.1 by Margaret James {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Golden Chain No.2 by Margaret James {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Penny Bangle No.3 by Margaret James {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Wedding Diary No.5 by Margaret James {RIEHR, CLS}
- Magic Sometimes Happens No.6 by Margaret James {RIEHR, CLS}
- Girl in Red Velvet No.4 by Margaret James {RIEHR, CLS}
Biographical { Historical } Fiction:
- Illuminations: {A novel of Hildegard von Bingen} by Mary Sharratt {BKAWY} {BT}
- Gracianna by Trini Amador+ {BT}
- Becoming Josephine by Heather Webb+ {BT}
- Sebastian’s Way: The Pathfinder by George Steger+ {BT}
- The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte by Ruth Hull Chatlien+ {BT}
- Citadel by Kate Mosse {BT}
- To Live Forever: An Afterlife Journey of Meriwether Lewis by Andra Wakins+ {BT}
- The Tenor by Peter Danish {BT}
- The Shadow Queen by Sandra Gulland {BT}
- Mrs. Poe by by Lynn Cullen {BT}
- Queen of Bedlam by Laura Purcell {BT}
- The Ripper’s Wife by Brandy Purdy {RIEHR}
- The Tudor Vendetta by C.W. Gortner {BT}
- Rodin’s Lover by Heather Webb {BT}
- Girl Runner by Carrie Synder {BT}
- Mademoiselle Chanel by C.W. Gortner {BT}
- Redfield Farm by Judith Redline Coopey {BT}
- The Shepherdess of Siena by Linda Lafferty {BT}
- The Beautiful American by Jeanne Mackin {BT}
- Girl Waits With Gun+ by Amy Stewart {BT}
- Becoming George Washington+ by Stephen Yoch {BT}
- The Particular Appeal of Gillian Pugsley+ by Susan Örnbratt {RIEHR}
- 1906 by James Dalessandro {BT}
- Loving Eleanor by Susan Wittig Albert {BT}
- The Gilded Cage by Judy Alter {BT}
- Almodis: The Peaceweaver+ by Tracey Warr {RIEHR}
- The Lady of the Tower+ by Elizabeth St. John {BT}
- The Dark Lady’s Mask by Mary Sharratt {BT}
- Madame Presidentess by Nicole Evelina {BT}
- The Second Season+ by Heather Chapman {BT}
- The Belle of Two Arbors+ by Paul Dimond, poetry by Martha Buhr Grimes {BT}
- Blood Moon by Ruth Hull Chatlien {BT}
- The Lost Season of Love and Snow by Jennifer Laam {BT}
- Kiss Carlo by Adriana Trigiani {BT}
- The Secret Life of Mrs London by Rebecca Rosenberg {BT}
- The Forgotten Girl by Heather Chapman {BT}
- In Spite of Lions+ by Scarlette Pike {BT}
- Ecstasy by Mary Sharratt {BT}
- The Emperor’s Assassin by Autumn Bardot {BT}
- Salt the Snow by Carrie Callaghan {BT}
The Seven Sisters Series by Lucinda Riley
- The Seven Sisters (Maia’s Story) by Lucinda Riley {LS}
- The Storm Sister (Ally’s Story) by Lucinda Riley {LS}
- The Shadow Sister (Star’s Story) by Lucinda Riley {LS}
- The Pearl Sister (CeCe’s Story) by Lucinda Riley {BT}
- The Moon Sister (Tiggy’s Story) Lucinda Riley {BT}
Biographical { Historical } Fiction {sub-focus} Biblical History:
- The Judgment by D.J. Niko {BT}
The Saga of David by Janice Broyles
- The Secret Heir by Janice Broyles {BT}
- The Runaway Heir by Janice Broyles {BT}
Biographical &/or traditional
{ Historical } Fiction
{sub-focus} Feminist HistFic:
- Avelynn+ by Marissa Campbell {BT} *not biographical
- The Renegade Queen+ by Eva Flynn {BT}
- Emmy Nation+ by L. Davis Munro {BT}
- Madame Presidentess by Nicole Evelina {BT}
- Escapement by Kristen Wolf {BT} *not biographical
- Lilli de Jong+ by Janet Benton {BT}
- The Fourteenth of September+ by Rita Dragonette {RIEHR}
- A Pivotal Right by K.A. Servian {BT} *with notes on A Moral Compass {LS}
- The Lost Queen+ by Signe Pike {RIEHR}
The Guinevere Tale series by Nicole Evelina
- Daughter of Destiny+ by Nicole Evelina {BT}
- Camelot’s Queen by Nicole Evelina {BT}
- Mistress of Legend by Nicole Evelina {BT}
{sub-focus} Feminist contemporary lit:
Vote for Remy+ by Leanna Lehman {BT}
{sub-focus} Anglo-saxon | Viking | Picts | Arthurian histfic
- Sign of the White Foal by Chris Throndycroft {BT} *King Arthur
- The Fire of Winter by D.K. Marley {BT} *retelling of MacBeth
- Bel Nemeton by Jon Black {RIEHR} * Merlin
Hard Science Fiction:
The Clan Chronicles by Julie E. Czerneda:
- Reap the Wild Wind (Stratification trilogy, No.1) {RIEHR}
- Riders of the Storm (Stratification trilogy, No.2) {RIEHR}
- Rift in the Sky (Stratification trilogy, No.3) {RIEHR}
- A Thousand Words for Stranger+ (Trade Pact Universe, No.1) {RIEHR}
- Ties of Power (Trade Pact Universe, No.2) {RIEHR}
- To Trade the Stars (Trade Pact Universe, No.3) {RIEHR}
- This Gulf of Time and Stars (Reunification, No.1) {RIEHR}
- The Gate to Futures Past (Reunification, No. 2) {RIEHR}
- To Guard Against the Dark (Reunification, No. 3) {RIEHR}
space opera series (unnamed) by Cindy koepp:
- Remnant in the Stars by Cindy Koepp {BT}
- The Loudest Actions by Cindy Koepp {BT}
And, then continuing,…
- The Last Day of Captain Lincoln by EXO Books {RIEHR}
- Suzy Spitfire Kills Everybody by Joe Canzano {RIEHR}
Soft science fiction:
the Wayfarer series by Becky Chambers
- The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet (RAL) | Part I {LS}
- The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet (RAL) | Part II {LS}
The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet (RAL) | Part III {LS}Record of a Spaceborn Few (RAL) | Part I {LS}Record of a Spaceborn Few (RAL) | Part II {LS}Record of a Spaceborn Few (RAL) | Part III {LS}
(*NOTE: I co-hosted all 3x #smallangryplanet RAL chats but I couldn’t recapture my readerly reactions twelvemonths later when I attempted to re-read those chapter blocks and by extension I had to remove myself from co-hosting #spacebornfew as I could not connect with the series after reading the first novel.
Science Fiction based on Science Fact:
- Category 5 by Paul Mark Tag+ {RIEHR}
- Antiphony+ & Entrevoir by Chris Katsaropoulos {RIEHR}
Steampunk:
- The Clockwork Man by William Jablonsky+ {CC} *Guest Review on Hannah’s blog
- The Skin Map by Stephen R. Lawhead {SFN}
- A MidSummer Night’s Steampunk+ {RIEHR}
- Trans-Continental: Girl in the Gears by E. Chris Garrison {RIEHR}
- Trans-Continental: Mississippi Queen by E. Chris Garrison {RIEHR}
- The Gin Thief: Volume 1 by S.C. Barrus {RWOOR} *I was a betareader on this project
Discovering Aberration+ by S.C. Barrus (a JLAS Feature)
Science Fiction Anthologies:
- Commanding the Red Lotus by R.J. Sullivan {BT}
- Nebula Awards Showcase 2015 edited by Greg Bear {RIEHR}
- Nebula Awards Showcase 2016 edited by Mercedes Lackey {RIEHR}
- The Hidden Girl by Ken Liu {RIEHR}
- Far Orbit: Apogee edited by Bascomb James {RIEHR}
science fiction novellas (one-offs/singular release)
- Murder in the Generative Kitchen by Meg Pontecorvo {RIEHR}
- The Brotherhood of the Dwarves by D.A. Adams {RIEHR, SSPW}
- Dragons of Unrest by Anthony Russo {REIER}
Crown of Vengeance by Stephen Zimmer {RIEHR, SSPW}
Magical Realism:
- The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker+
- Lemongrass Hope+ by Amy Impellizzeri {RIEHR}
- The Extraordinary Journey of Vivienne Marshall by Shannon Kirk {BT}
The Element Odysseys series by Kimberlee Ann Bastian
- The Breedling & the City in the Garden+ (Book One) by Kimberlee Ann Bastian {BT}
- The Breedling and the Trickster (Book Two) by Kimberlee Ann Bastian {BT}
Easter Family series by Nancy Schoellkopf
- Yellow-billed Magpie+ by Nancy Schoellkopf {BT}
- Red-tailed Hawk by Nancy Schoellkopf {BT}
middle grade Fantasy:
Croswald series by D.E. Night
- The Crowns of Croswald+ by D.E. Night {RIEHR}
Rahana Trilogy by Felicity Banks
- The Monster Apprentice (book one) by Felicity Banks {RIEHR}
Dawnhaven series by Owen Crane
- Ariella and the Curse of Dawnhaven (book one) by Owen Crane {RIEHR}
Esme’s Series Trilogy by
- Esme’s Wish (book one) by Elizabeth Foster {RIEHR}
- Esme’s Gift (booke two) by Elizabeth Foster {RIEHR}
The Sebastian & Melissa Duology by Victoria Walker (Clayton)
- The Winter Enchantment (audiobook) by Victoria Walker (Clayton), Kim Bretton narrator {BT}
- The House Called Hadlows (audiobook) by Victoria Walker (Clayton), Kim Bretton narrator {BT}
the Soul Riders series by Helena Dahlgren
- Jorvik Calling (audiobook) (book one) by Helena Dahlgren, Jennifer Jill Araya narrator {NG}
And, then continuing,…
- The Supernatural Pet Sitter (audiobook) by Diane Moat, narrated by Barbara Goldie {BT}
- Liminal Lights+ by J.M. Bogart {gift}
Comedic Fantasy | Fairy-Tale Fantasy:
- The Falling of the Moon+ by A.E. Decker {REIHR}
- To Court A Queen by H.L. Burke {REIHR}{#ReviewPit}
Urban Fantasy:
- Virtual Blue by R.J. Sullivan {BT}
- Fade to Black by Sue Duff+ {BT}
- Dragonfly by Alyssa Thiessen {BT}
- The Magic Cup by Howard Behar {RIEHR}
The Tipsy Fairy Tale series by Ms Chris (E. Chris Garrison)
- (Prequel of sorts) Short Story by E. Chris Garrison is inside A Chimerical World: Tales of the Seelie Court
- Blue Spirit: A Tipsy Fairy Tale by E. Chris Garrison {BT}
- (Character introduction of Frannie) Sinking Down by E. Chris Garrison {gift}
- Restless Spirit: A Tipsy Fairy Tale by E. Chris Garrison {BT}
- Mean Spirit: A Tipsy Fairy Tale by E. Chris Garrison {RIEHR}
The Borderlands Saga by Jennifer Silverwood
- Silver Hollow (book one) by Jennifer Silverwood {BT}
- Blackbriar Cove (book two) by Jennifer Silverwood {RIEHR}
The Magical Midway series by Leanne Leeds
- Witchiest Circus on Earth (book one) by Leanne Leeds {RIEHR}{#ReviewPit, Feb2019}
- Life on the Lion (book two) by Leanne Leeds {RIEHR}{#ReviewPit, Feb2019}
- Unbearable Magic (book three) by Leanne Leeds {RIEHR}{#ReviewPit, Feb2019}
October Daye series by Seanan McGuire
- Rosemary and Rue (book one) by Seanan McGuire {LS}
dark fantasy:
- Heartborn (audiobook) by Terry Maggert, narrated by Erin Spencer {AA}
- Woven (audiobook) by Bree Moore, narrated by Rebecca McKernan {BT}
The Gifted and the Cursed series by Marcus Lee
- Kings and Daemons (book one) by Marcus Lee {BT}
- Tristan’s Folly (book two) by Marcus Lee {BT}
Superhero Fiction:
Awesome Jones series by AshleyRose Sullivan
- Awesome Jones (book one) by AshleyRose Sullivan+ {BT}
- Lona Chang (book two) by AshleyRose Sullivan {BT}
Ultra Squad series by Julia Devillers (graphic novels)
- Ultra Squad (book one) by Julia Devillers {BT}
- Ultra Squad: Adventures Under the Strangebow (book two) by Julia Devillers {BT}
And, then continuing,…
- Gray Widow’s Walk+ by Dan Jolley {BT}
mythological fantasy:
- A Mortal Song (#25PagePreview) by Megan Crewe {LS}
the Oceanus series by Emerald Dodge
- Sea of Lost Souls (book one) by Emerald Dodge {RIEHR}{#ReviewPit}
historical fantasy:
the Merchants of Milan series by Edale Lane
- Merchants of Milan (book one) by Edale Lane {BT}
- Secrets of Milan (book two) by Edale Lane {BT}
- Chaos in Milan (book three) by Edale Lane {BT}
inspy fantasy | high fantasy (focus):
the Ravenwood Saga by Morgan L. Busse
- Mark of the Raven (book one) by Morgan L. Busse {BT}
- Flight of the Raven (book two) by Morgan L. Busse {BT}
- Cry of the Raven (book three) by Morgan L. Busse
Fantasy Anthologies:
- Chronicles of Ave: Volume 1 (7th Star Press) by Stephen Zimmer {BT}
- Moments in Millennia (Xchyler Publishing) edited by Penny Freeman {RIEHR}
- A Chimerical World: Tales of the Seelie Court (7th Star Press)
edited by Scott M. Sandridge {BT} - FAE (World Weaver Press) edited by Rhonda Parrish {RIEHR}
- Darkness with a Chance of Whimsy (7th Star Press) by R.J. Sullivan {BT}
- Gifts of the Magi: A Speculative Holiday Collection (edited by) R.J. Sullivan {RIEHR}
- Hero’s Best Friend (7th Star Press) edited by Scott M. Sandridge {RIEHR}
- Frozen Fairy Tales (World Weaver Press) edited by Kate Wolford {RIEHR}
- Shifty: Tales from the world of SAGE by Marian Allen {RIEHR}
shorts | novellas inside Fantasy Anthologies:
- Ethical Will by Kaki Olsen (inside UNSPUN anthology) {RIEHR}
Women’s Fiction | Contemporary Romance:
- To Tuscany with Love by Gail Mencini+ {BT}
- Safe & Sound by T.S. Krupa {RIEHR}
- Vintage+ by Susan Gloss {BT}
- Someone Else’s Love Story Joshilyn Jackson {BT}
- A Matter of Mercy+ by Lynne Hugo {BT}
- The Paris Apartment by Michelle Gable+ {BT}
- Up at Butternut Lake by Mary McNear+ {RWOOR}
- Butternut Summer by Mary McNear {BT}
- Come Dancing by Leslie Wells {BT}
- The Grown-Ups by Robin Antalek {BT}
- A League of Her Own by Karen Rock {BT}
- The Grown-Ups by Robin Antalek {BT #SRC2015}
- Wishful Thinking by Kamy Wicoff {BT #SRC2015}
- Her Sister’s Shoes by Ashley Farley {BT}
- Starting Over by Sue Moorcroft {RIEHR, CLS}
- Moonlight on Butternut Lake by Mary McNear {RIEHR}
- Reading the Sweet Oak by Jan Stites {BT}
- Evie Undercover by Liz Harris {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Wedding Cake Tree+ by Melanie Hudson {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Ten Year Reunion by T.S. Krupa {RIEHR}{BT}
- On the Edge by T.S. Krupa {RIEHR}
- A Sinner in Paradise+ by Deborah Hining {RIEHR}
- Been Searching For You by Nicole Evelina {BT}
- Two Across+ by Jeff Bartsch {RIEHR}
- Search for the Truth by Kathryn Freeman {RIEHR, CLS}
- Between Sisters by Cathy Kelly {RIEHR}
- Talk to Me+ by Jules Wake {RIEHR, CLS}
- Meeting Lydia (audiobook) by Linda MacDonald, narrated by Harriet Carmichael {BT}
- His Trophy Wife (audiobook) by Leigh Michaels, narrated by Paula Slade {AA}
- Can’t Buy Me Love by Jane Lovering {RIEHR, CLS}
- Learning to Love by Sheryl Browne {RIEHR, CLS}
- Next Stop Chancey (audiobook) by Kay Dew Shostak, narrated by Suzanne Barbetta {BT}
- Before You by Kathryn Freeman {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Rest of my Life by Sheryl Browne {RIEHR, CLS}
- Hubble Bubble by Jane Lovering {RIEHR, CLS}
- Please Don’t Stop the Music by Jane Lovering {RIEHR, CLS}
- George and Lizzie+ by Nancy Pearl {RIEHR}
- Stay+ by Jennifer Silverwood {RIEHR}
- The Stars May Rise and Fall+ by Estella Mirai {RIEHR}
- The Certain Hope by E.C. Jackson {BT}
- A Lily in the Light+ by Kristin Fields {RIEHR}
- The Royal Secret by Lucinda Rily {RIEHR}
- The Summer Guests by Mary Alice Monroe {RIEHR}
- The Girl’s Guide to the Outback by Jessica Kate {BT}
- Jesse’s Girl by Tara September {BT}
- Lila’s Choice+ by Laura Brown {RIEHR}
- French Twist by Glynis Astie {RIEHR}
- French Toast by Glynis Astie {RIEHR}
- First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen {FI}
ChocLit : Little Spitmarsh series by Christine Stovell
- Turning the Tide+ (Book One) by Christine Stovell {RIEHR, CLS}
- Follow A Star (Book Two) by Christine Stovell {RIEHR, CLS}
ChocLit: Nashville Connections series by Angela Britnell
- Sugar and Spice by Angela Britnell
Identity Detective series by Sandra Danby
- Ignoring Gravity (Book One) by Sandra Danby {RIEHR}
Indecision duology by Brittany Fuller
- Indecision by Brittany Fuller {RIEHR}
historical women’s fiction
- The Girl from Oto+ (book one) by Amy Maroney {BT}
harlequin heartwarming (imprint series)
The Rocky Mountain Cowboy series by Karen Rock:
as you might have inferred, I read this slightly out of sequence as I couldn’t fetch ‘Bad Boy Rancher’ ahead of receiving ‘A Cowboy’s Pride’ – instead, I decided to read it ahead of books 5-8 which are releasing from 2019 & 2020 – it is a series I truly have loved reading!
- A Cowboy to Keep (prequel) by Karen Rock {LS}
- Christmas at Cade Ranch (book one) by Karen Rock {LS}
- Falling for a Cowboy (book two) by Karen Rock {LS}
- A Cowboy’s Pride (book four) by Karen Rock {BT}
- Bad Boy Rancher (book three) by Karen Rock {LS}
- Winning the Cowboy’s Heart (book five) by Karen Rock {BT}
- A Rancher to Remember (book six) by Karen Rock {BT}
Shores of Indian Lake series by Catherine Lanigan:
- His Baby Dilemma (book nine) by Catherine Lanigan {BT}
- Rescued by the Firefighter (book ten) by Catherine Lanigan {BT}
- Hers to Protect (book eleven) by Catherine Lanigan {BT}
- Home for Christmas (book twelve) by Catherine Lanigan {BT}
Camden Falls series by Kate James:
- A Priceless Find by Kate James {BT}
The Business of Brides series by Tara Randel:
- His One and Only Bride by Tara Randel {BT}
Meet Me At the Altar series by Tara Randel:
- His Honour, Her Family (book two) by Tara Randel {BT}
- Trusting Her Heart (book three) by Tara Randel {BT}
- Always the One (book four) by Tara Randel {BT}
Return of the Blackwell Brothers series (multiple authors)
- The Rancher’s Twins (book one) by Carol Ross {RIEHR}
- The Rancher’s Rescue (book two) by Cari Lynn Webb {RIEHR}
- The Rancher’s Redemption (book three) by Melinda Curtis {RIEHR}
- The Rancher’s Fake Fiancee (book four) by Amy Vastine {RIEHR}
- The Rancher’s Homecoming (book five) by Anna J. Stewart {RIEHR}
& the sequel series: Sisters of the Blackwell Brothers series (multiple authors)
- Montana Welcome (book one) by Melinda Curtis {RIEHR}
the Sweetheart Ranch series by Cathy McDavid
- A Cowboy’s Christmas Proposal (book one) by Cathy McDavid {BT}
- The Cowboy’s Perfect Match (book two) by Cathy McDavid {BT}
- The Cowboy’s Christmas Baby (book three) by Cathy McDavid {BT}
- Her Cowboy Sweetheart (book four) by Cathy McDavid {BT}
Wishing Well Springs series by Cathy McDavid
- The Cowboy’s Holiday Bride Cathy McDavid {BT}
Seasons of Alaska series by Carol Ross
- Mountains Apart (book one) by Carol Ross {LS}
- A Case for Forgiveness (book two) by Carol Ross {LS}
- If Not for a Bee (book three) by Carol Ross {LS}
- A Family Like Hannah’s (book four) by Carol Ross {LS}
- Bachelor Remedy (book five) by Carol Ross {RIEHR}
- In the Doctor’s Arms (book six) by Carol Ross {RIEHR}
Pacific Cove Romances by Carol Ross
- Keeping Her Close (book one) by Carol Ross {BT}
- Second Chance for the Single Dad (book four) by Carol Ross {BT}
Northern Lights series by Beth Carpenter
- Sweet Home Alaska (book five) by Beth Carpenter {BT}
- Alaskan Dreams (book six) by Beth Carpenter {BT} (see also Spotlight w/ Extract)
- An Alaskan Family Christmas (book seven) by Beth Carpenter (BT)
Heroes of Shelter Creek by Claire McEwen
- Reunited with the Cowboy (book one) by Claire McEwen {BT}
- After the Rodeo (book two) by Claire McEwen {RIEHR}
- Her Surprise Cowboy (book three) by Claire McEwen {BT}
- Rescuing the Rancher (book four) by Claire McEwen {RIEHR}
City by the Bay series by Cari Lynn Webb
- Single Dad to the Rescue (book four) by Cari Lynn Webb {BT}
- In Love by Christmas (book five) by Cari Lynn Webb {BT}
- Her Surprise Engagement (book six) by Cari Lynn Webb {BT}
Back to Bluestone River series by Viriginia McCullough
- A Family for Jason (book one) by Virginia McCullough {BT}
- The Christmas Kiss (book two) by Virginia McCullough {BT}
- A Bridge Home (book three) by Virginia McCullough {BT}
the Hollydale series by Tanya Agler
- A Ranger for the Twins (book two) by Tanya Agler {BT}
harlequin medical (imprint series)
Harlequin Medical Romances by Amy Ruttan
- NY Doc Under the Northern Lights by Amy Ruttan {BT}
harlequin superromance (imprint series)
- Promises Under the Peach Tree (Harlequin SuperRomance) Joanne Rock {RIEHR}
- Nights under the Tennessee Stars by Joanne Rock {RIEHR}
harlequin special edition (imprint series)
- Forever A Father by Lynne Marshall {BT}
- Her Lost and Found Baby by Tara Taylor Quinn {BT}
harlequin romance (imprint series)
the Cattaneos’ Christmas Miracles series
- Heiress’s Royal Baby Bombshell by Jennifer Faye {BT}
the Greek Island Brides series
- Carrying the Greek Tycoon’s Baby (book one) by Jennifer Faye {BT}
- Claiming the Drako’s Heir (book two) by Jennifer Faye {BT}
- Wearing the Greek Millionaire’s Ring (book three) by Jennifer Faye {BT}
A Bartolini Legacy series
- The Prince and the Wedding Planner (book one) by Jennifer Faye {BT}
+ Biographical Women’s Fiction +
- all in her head+ by Sunny Mera {RIEHR, #FRC2015}
- see also: The Fourteenth of September, listed under ‘Feminist HistFic’ as it befits this heading!
Romantic Suspense:
- Somewhere Beyond the Sea by Amanda James {RIEHR, CLS}
- Up Close by Henriette Gyland {RIEHR, CLS}
- You Think You Know Me+ by Clare Chase {RIEHR, CLS}
- Talk to Me+ by Jules Wake {RIEHR, CLS}
RomCom & Dramedy but definitely psychological suspense! - The Highwayman’s Daughter by Henriette Gyland {RIEHR, CLS}
White Knights series by Susan Sleeman:
- Fatal Mistake by Susan Sleeman {RIEHR}
- Kill Shot by Susan Sleeman {RIEHR}
Jacob Pevensey Mysteries by Rosanne E. Lortz
I did read these slightly out of order, as I was on the blog tour for the second novel before I was able to join the blog tour for the third; wherein I had the chance to hear the first!
- The Duke’s Last Hunt by Rosanne E. Lortz {BT}
- To Wed an Heiress+ (audiobook) by Rosanne E. Lortz {RIEHR} narrated by Verona Westbrook
- A Duel for Christmas by Rosanne E. Lortz {BT}
Historical Romance Fiction:
- The Reluctant Bride by Beverley Eikli {RIEHR, CLS}
- Close to the Wind by Zana Bell+ {RIEHR, CLS}
- Dangerous Decisions by Margaret Kaine {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Maid of Milan by Beverley Eikli {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Lost Duchess by Jenny Barden {BT}
- Sophia+ by Paula Kremser {BT}
- Fool’s Gold by Zana Bell {RIEHR, CLS}
- Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson {BT}
- The Legend of the Gypsy Hawk by Sally Malcolm {RIEHR, CLS}
- To Suit a Suitor by Paula Kremser {BT}
- Mischief & Manors+ by Ashtyn Newbold {BT}
- Courting Carrie in Wonderland by Carla Kelly {BT}
- Lies & Letters by Ashtyn Newbold {BT}
- The Widow’s Redeemer (audiobook) by Philippa Jane Keyworth, narrated by Alex Lee {BT}
- Love and Secrets at Cassfield Manor Sarah L. McConkie {BT}
- The Tory by T.J. London {BT}
- The Traitor by T.J. London {BT}
- The Jinni’s Last Wish by Zeonbia Neil {BT}
- Project Duchess by Sabrina Jeffries {BT}
- Rogue Most Wanted by Janna MacGregor {BT}
- The Highlander’s English Bride by Vanessa Kelly {BT}
- Josette by Danielle Thorne {RIEHR}
- Dreaming of Tomorrow by Michelle de Bruin {BT}
Historical Rom by ChocLitUK author Liz Harris
- The Road Back by Liz Harris+ {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Lost Girl by Liz Harris {RIEHR, CLS}
Historical Rom by ChocLitUK author Christina Courtenay
(Kumashiro series)
- The Scarlet Kimono by Christina Courtenay {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Gilded Fan by Christina Courtenay {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Jade Lioness by Christina Courtenay {RIEHR, CLS}
Historical Rom by ChocLitUK author Christina Courtenay
(Kinross series)
- Trade Winds+ by Christina Courtenay {gift}
- Highland Storms by Christina Courtenay {gift}
- Monsoon Mists by Christina Courtenay {gift}
Historical Rom by ChocLitUK author Linda Mitchelmore
(Emma series)
- To Turn Full Circle+ by Linda Mitchelmore {RIEHR, CLS}
- Emma: There’s No Turning Back by Linda Mitchelmore {RIEHR, CLS}
Historical Roms by Philippa Jane Keyworth
- Fool Me Twice by Philippa Jane Keyworth {BT}
- The Widow’s Redeemer (audiobook) by Philippa Jane Keyworth {BT} #JIAM2018
The Victorian Ladies series by Sandra Byrd
- Lady of a Thousand Treasures by Sandra Byrd (BT)
mills & boon historical romance (imprint series)
the Chadcombe Marriages series by Catherine Tinley
- The Captain’s Disgraced Lady by Catherine Tinley {BT}
- Waltzing with the Earl by Catherine Tinley {MP}
Christmas Stories | Romances:
NOTE: I read more Christmas Romances than these however others are part of series; best to run a search on this page and you’ll see how frequently “Christmas” will pull up for you.
- Because of Love by Shauna Brown {BT}
- A Holiday Miracle in Apple Blosssom by June McCrary Jacobs+ {BT}
- A Home for Christmas by MK McClintock {BT} Collection of Short Stories
- Snow Angels by Lezlie Anderson+ {BT} Christmas Short Story
- Finding Father Christmas | Engaging Father Christmas (omnibus) by Robin Jones Gunn {RIEHR}
- Kissing Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn {RIEHR}
- A Heavenly Christmas (audiobook) by Patrice Wilton, narrated by Rita Page {BT}
- Last Christmas in Paris by Heather Webb & Hazel Gaynor {BT}
- A Christmas Surprise (short story) by Emily Murdoch {BT}
- A Cup of Christmas Cheer (anthology of shorts) by Guideposts {RIEHR}
- A Second Christmas Wish by Kathryn Freeman {RIEHR, CLS}
- A Small Town Christmas by Nan Reinhardt {BT}
- Her Christmas Pregnacy Surprise by Jennifer Faye {BT}
- A Family by Christmas by Viv Royce {LIS}
- Christmas Once Again by Jina Bacarr {LIS}
- Christmas in Bayberry by Jennifer Faye {BT}
The Merry Hanukkah series by Debby Caruso
- Merry Hanukkah (book one)+ by Debby Caruso {RIEHR}
- Happy Everything (book two) by Debby Caruso {RIEHR}
- Ghastly and Good (novella)(book three) by Debby Caruso {RIEHR}
+ one in Non-Fiction
- The Crooked Christmas Tree by Damian Chandler {RIEHR}
Western Romance Fiction:
- A Bargain Struck by Liz Harris {RIEHR, CLS}
- Willow Springs+ by Carolyn Steele {BT}
- Softly Falling by Carla Kelly {BT}
- Soda Springs by Carolyn Steele {BT}
The Coorah Creek series by Janet Gover:
- Flight to Coorah Creek+ by Janet Gover {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Wild One by Janet Gover {RIEHR, CLS}
- Christmas in Coorah Creek by Janet Gover {gift}
- Little Girl Lost by Janet Gover {gift}
romance novellas:
- You’re the One I Want by Angela Britnell {RIEHR, #MidnightChocLit}
- Blueprint for Love by Henriette Gyland {RIEHR, #MidnightChocLit}
- Grand Designs by Linda Mitchelmore {RIEHR, #MidnightChocLit}
- Marry for Love by Christina Courtenay {RIEHR, #MidnightChocLit}
- Only True in Fairy Tales by Christine Stovell {RIEHR, #MidnightChocLit}
- The Art of Deception by Liz Harris {RIEHR, #MidnightChocLit}
- A Valentine Surprise by Emily Murdoch {BT}
romance short stories:
- I Still Remember+ by Priya Pritviraj {BT}
romance novella anthologies:
- Unexpected Love: A Marriage of Conveniance Anthology feat. Heather Chapman, Mandi Ellsworth, Paula Kremser & Ashtyn Newbold {BT}
- A Season of Love (anthology of shorts) by Carla Kelly {BT}
- A Cup of Christmas Cheer (anthology of shorts) by Guideposts {RIEHR}
Alternative Historical Fiction | with Fantasy or PNR Elements:
- Silver Tongue by AshleyRose Sullivan {BT}
- The Untied Kingdom+ by Kate Johnson {RIEHR, CLS}
- Masks and Shadows by Stephanie Burgis {RIEHR}
- Congress of Secrets by Stephanie Burgis {RIEHR}
Adult Paranormal Romance:
Due note: I am attempting to navigate the world of Adult PNR w/o vulgarity yet finding it still. However, the novels in this list are ones where the strong language did not deter me from the pages and thankfully were not peppered with such a high frequency to divert my joy.
{ includes Time Travel Romance + Time Slips }
- Ryder on the Storm by Violet Patterson {BT}
- Romancing the Soul by Sarah Tranter {RIEHR, CLS}
- A Stitch in Time+ by Amanda James {RIEHR, CLS}
- Dance Until Dawn+ by Berni Stevens {RIEHR, CLS}
- There is Always A Tomorrow by Anna Belfrage {BT}
Shadows of the Past series by Christina Courtenay
- The Silent Touch of Shadows by Christina Courtenay {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Secret Kiss of Darkness by Christina Courtenay {gift}
- The Soft Whispers of Dreams (audiobook) by Christina Courtenay, narrated by Jenny Funnell {gift}
- The Velvet Cloak of Moonlight by Christina Courtenay {gift}
(Rossetti Mysteries) by author Kirsty Ferry
- Some Veil Did Fall+ by Kirsty Ferry {RIEHR, CLS}
- The Girl in the Painting by Kirsty Ferry {RIEHR, CLS}
The collective works of PNR & Suspense by M.J. Rose
(esp Daughters of La Lune trilogy)
- The Collector of Dying Breaths by M.J. Rose {BT}
- The Witch of Painted Sorrows by M.J. Rose {BT}
- The Secret Language of Stones by M.J. Rose {BT}
And, then continuing,…
- House on the Forgotten Coast by Ruth Coe Chambers {BT}
The ones that pushed the envelope for me a bit:
- Trinity Stones L.G. O’ Connor+ {BT} (exception see also YA; this series has an alt. edition)
- Gilded Feathers by J. Woods {RIEHR}
Select Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoir:
- Taking Root in Provence by Anne-Marie Simons {BT}
- The Consolations of the Forest by Sylvain Tesson {BT}
- Getting Waisted by Monica Parker+ {RIEHR}
- Seven Letters from Paris by Samantha Vérant+ {BT}
- 100 Places in France: Every Woman Should Visit by Marcia DeSanctis {BT}
- We’ll Always Have Paris by Jennifer Coburn {BT}
- Not Without My Father by Andra Wakins {RIEHR}
- A Boy Back from Heaven by Celeste & Matthew Goodwin {BT}
- Life Outside the Box: The Extraordinary Journeys of 10 Unique Individuals+ by Marilyn R. Wilson {BT}
- 3,000 Miles to Eternity: a true internet love story+ by Duane & Selena Pannell {BT}
- Those Who Remain+ by Ruth Crocker {RIEHR}
- More than the Tattooed Mormon by Al Carraway {BT}
- Raindrops Glimpses Moments+ Len Richman {BT}
- Shivers & Signposts: The Journey Continues by Len Richman {BT}
- My Underground American Dream+ by Julissa Arce {RIEHR}
- At the Pulpit: 185 Years of Discourses by LDS Women by The Church Historian’s Press {RIEHR}
- Be Fierce by Gretchen Carlson {RIEHR}
- Leading Lady: Sherry Lansing and the making of a Hollywood Groundbreaker by Stephen Galloway {B4B}
- The Wisdom of Listening by Marilyn R. Wilson {BT}
- Looking to the Stars from Old Algiers by Jan Risher {BT}
- My Life in Plants (Flowers I’ve Loved, Herbs I’ve Grown and Houseplants
I’ve Killed on the Way to Finding Myself) Katie Vaz, narrated by Taylor Meskimen {NG} - Fire Season: A Memoir by Hollye Dexter {RIEHR}
My ruminative thoughts about Betty MacDonald:
- The Plague and I (audiobook) by Betty MacDonald, narrated by Heather Henderson {BT}
- Anybody Can Do Anything (audiobook) by Betty MacDonald, narrated by Heather Henderon {BT}
- Onions in the Stew (audiobook) by Betty MacDonald, narrated by Heather Henderon {BT}
- Looking for Betty MacDonald (audiobook) written & narrated by Paula Becker {BT}
Select Topics in Science:
- Writers Workshop for Science Fiction & Fantasy edited by Michael Knost {RIEHR, SSPW}
- Harvesting Space for a Greener Earth by Dr. Greg Matloff, C Bangs, & Les Johnson {BT}
- Reef Libre by Robert Wintner {BT}
- Magnificent Minds & Remarkable Minds by Pendred E. Noyce {RIEHR}
- Kepler and the Universe by David K. Love {RIEHR}
- Einstein at Home by Friedrich Herneck (translated by) Josef Eisinger {REIHR}
- The Patterning Instinct by Jeremy Lent {REIHR}
- Complexity by William C. Burger {REIHR}
- Graphene by Les Johnson and Joseph E. Meany (RIEHR}
Motherhood | Parenthood | Mumhood | Adoption:
- A Mother’s Greatest Gift by Heidi Poelman {BT}
- Keep it Real and Grab a Plunger by Julie K. Nelson {BT}
- The Mother God Made Me To Be by Karen Valentin {RIEHR}
- Dancing Through Life by Candace Cameron Bure {RIEHR}
- Life as a Spectrum Mom (audiobook) by Karen Pellett, narrated by Sara Sounds {AA}
Assorted Subjects & Topics:
- Make Everyday Meaningful by Randal A. Wright {BT}
- The Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens {BT}
- The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House by Kate Anderson Brower {BT}
- Enslaved to Saved+ by W. Reid Litchfield {BT}
- My Good Friend the Rattlesnake by Don Jose Ruiz {BT}
- John Shaw’s Digital Nature Photography Guide by John Shaw {B4B}
- The Full Tank Life+ by Ben Tankard {RIEHR}
- Successful Women of the Bible by Katara Washington Patton {RIEHR}
- You’ve Got This by Elise Hahl {BT}
- Holy Shakespeare by Maisie Sparks {RIEHR}
- Saints at Devil’s Gate: Landscapes along the Mormon Trail by The Church’s Historian Press {RIEHR}
- How to be a Hepburn in a Kardashian World by Jordan Christy {RIEHR}
- Winning Plays: Tackling Adversity and Achieving Success in Business and in Life by Matt Mayberry {RIEHR}
- Paranormal Texas by Tui Snider {RIEHR}
- 31 Men of the Bible by the Holman Bible Staff {RIEHR}
- Godspace by Keri Wyatt Kent {RIEHR}
- The Disconnected Man by Jim Turner {RIEHR}
- Angels Among Us by Perry Stone {RIEHR}
Cookery: Savoury & Baking (with a healthy bent of focus):
- The Secrets of Gluten-Free Baking by Jillayne Clements {BT}
- Gluten-Free Made Easy by Christi Silbaugh {BT}
- Beyond Basics with Natural Yeast by Melissa Richardson {BT}
- Gourmet Cooking for Two by Christi Silbaugh {BT}
- Sugar-Free Mom: Naturally sweet & sugar-free recipes
for the whole family by Brenda Bennett {BT} - Gluten-Free on a Budget by Chandice Probst & Tana Besendorfer {BT}
- Daily Tortilla by Ricardo James {BT}
- Nourish by Christi Silbaugh {BT}
- Crave. Eat. Heal. by Annie Oliverio {BT}
- Ally’s Kitchen by Alice Phillips {BT}
- Return to Food: the life-changing anti-diet by Sherry Strong {BT}
- The Recipe Hacker by Diana Keuilian {BT}
- Thai Food Made Easy+ by June Williamson {BT}
- Recipes and Road Stories: HanaLena+ by Hannah and Caroline Melby {RIEHR}
Literary Journals and/or Poetry:
- China Grove | Literary Journal #1 by China Grove Press+ {RIEHR}
- Paradise Drive: Poems by Rebecca Foust {BT}
- The Jane and Bertha in Me by Rita Maria Martinez {BT}
- Saris and a Single Malt by Sweta Srivastava Vikram {BT}
- ergon by George HS Singer {BT}
- Dear Almost by Matthew Thorburn {BT}
- You’re the Most Beautiful Thing that Happened by Arisa White {BT}
- Essential Readings & Study Guide: K.V. Dominic {BT}
- Kin Types by Luanne Castle {BT}
- Finding Hope in the Darkness of Grief by Diamante Lavendar {BT}
colouring books and/or art journals:
- A Very Blessed Christmas Colouring Book by Robin Mead (RIEHR)
- Christmas Quiet (colouring book and devotional journal) by Maisie Sparks and Lauren Younis
Fiber art | homemade crafts | old world arts:
- Natural Colour: Vibrant Plant Dye Projects for your home and wardrobe by Sasha Duerr {B4B}
Special Editions | Chapter Samplers:
The following are threaded above by genre however, I am routing them here for ease of finding.
- Anni Moon & the Elemental Artifact (Chapters 1-6 Sampler) by Melanie Abed+ {BT}
- A Warrior’s Tale (Chapter 1 Sampler) Lorna Suzuki
- Love Overcomes (Chapters 1-8 Sampler) by Angela Schroeder {Book Blitz}
{*KEY: If I denote + next to the author’s name it is a quick reference to the fact that the book was their début and first release! “FI” infers “First Impressions” selection from Book Browse. “CC” refers to being my contribution to the Clockwork Carnival. “BT” refers to the book being connected to a blog book tour. “SFN” refers to my contributions to Sci-Fi November. “RIEHR” refers to ‘received in exchange for an honest review’. “CLS” refers to being a part of a feature on JLAS entitled “ChocLitSaturdays”. “RAL” = read-a-long! “SSPW” refers to Seventh Star Press Week. “RWOOR” refers to received w/o obligation to review. “BTR” refers to Booking the Rails JLAS feature. “Street Team” refers to being on an Author’s Street Team / early reader for review} “B4B” refers to the “Blogging for Books” book for review programme. “BKAWY” refers to a bookaway. “LS” refers to local library &/or inter-library loan (the book was borrowed). “AA” refers to ‘adopted audiobook’ via Audiobookworm Promotions}. “MP” refers to ‘my purchase’. “Script” refers to a book subscription service. “NG” refers to NetGalley.}
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