Happy New Year, everyone!

One of the things I like to do at the end of each year is look back over the books I’ve read and choose the ones that stand out from the others for one reason or another. I hope you’ll enjoy getting a look at these favorites, and click on any of the books if you’d like to know more about them.

HISTORICAL FICTION

“Yours Is The Night” by Amanda Dykes—War-torn France in 1918 is not where you expect hope to shine. Five characters sacrifice for each other and light the way through the darkness.

“The Lines Between Us” by Amy Lynn Green—What does it look like to take a stand or take a risk when your beliefs aren’t popular? An interesting and thought-provoking home front WWII mystery.

“When Twilight Breaks” by Sarah Sundin—Evelyn and Peter discuss differing ideals and philosophies in 1938 Germany—but as war looms and danger threatens, they both must decide where they stand.

CONTEMPORARY FICTION

“A Flicker of Light” by Katie Powner—Three generations grapple with the changing seasons—a young woman newly pregnant, her father widowed too soon, and her grandmother dealing with early-onset Alzheimer’s.

“Autumn By the Sea” by Melissa Tagg—Could a blueberry farm in Maine hold the answers to Sydney’s mysterious beginnings? She’s willing to risk meeting the Muir family to find out, but her heart is pulled in many directions.

“Let It Be Me” by Becky Wade—Math teacher Leah is heartbroken when she finds out she was switched at birth and that she shares no DNA with the brother she’s raised. What does it really mean to be family?

SPLIT TIME

“The Gold In These Hills” by Joanne Bischof—One home joins two people together, though they live a century apart. Discover what true treasure means in these golden California hills.

“The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery” by Amanda Cox—Three generations, each with secrets held close to their hearts. Could it be that sharing their secrets can actually set them free?

“Roots of Wood and Stone” by Amanda Wen—What would you do if you had the chance to uncover a past shrouded in mystery? What a beautiful, heartwarming adventure!

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