7 BOOKS YOU'LL WANT TO ADD TO YOUR TBR LIST!
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ALONE: STORIES TO REVIVE THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
by Tiffany Amber Stockton, et. al. (short story collection)
Tis the season to be jolly...or is it? ALONE showcases eleven stories to remind us that not everyone looks forward to the lights, the tree, and the excitement of the holidays. But they also illustrate how loneliness can become a community, and kindness can arrive through the tiniest of actions. No one should spend Christmas alone. Togetherness really can transform your heart and home. Fill your cup and cozy up with all the characters of ALONE for some authentic holiday goodness.
HEART'S DESIRE
By Linda Hoover
In 1880 Boston, upper-class, Julia Phillips’s father betroths her to wealthy Lucien Harris to cover up a tragic secret. She has no interest in Lucien, but Jacob Anderson, a kind jewelry store clerk has captured her attention. Their mutual attraction grows into love, and he wants to be the man she marries. Julia feels increasing pressure from Lucien to pretend she’s happy about the upcoming wedding. Then, she discovers the arranged marriage is based on blackmail. Her family will be ruined if she doesn’t comply. Will God make a way for Jacob and Julia to have their heart’s desire?
MOLLY’S MISUNDERSTANDING: SECRETS CAN LEAD TO THE BIGGEST
SCANDALS OF ALL
by Cheryl Rae Johnson
Two Hearts. Two Secrets. And the truth that will set them free. As the new lady's maid at Pennick Place, Molly Edwards is determined to hide her secrets. Hotel manager, Miles VanPelt, threatens to stand in her way until Molly spots him lurking about her run-down neighborhood. Why would he be in such a shabby place? Uncovering his secret might be what keeps her safe, until scandal rocks them both. Set in the late 1800s, Molly’s Misunderstanding is the third book in the Chattanooga Hearts Christian Historical Romance Series, but can be read as a stand-alone.
SWEDISH SUNRISE
by Linda Shenton Matchett
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Espionage. Diplomacy. Resistance. Is there any room for love? Weeks after being accepted into America’s Office of Strategic Services, Birgit Westgard finds herself in Stockholm, Sweden - “Casablanca of the North.” The job is supposed to be easy: typing and filing. Then her handsome boss taps her to be his “plus-one” at social events where they collect intelligence, plant propaganda, and dance the nights away. How much longer can she remain impervious to his charm?
Texas Redeemed
by Sherry Shindelar
Cora Scott used to dream of falling in love. But the frontier has scrubbed such notions out of her. She’s had enough of waiting on men who can’t be counted on. By the end of the war, she’s lost everyone except for her little brother. Determined to hold onto the family land, she returns to her abandoned ranch, only to realize they can’t survive there on their own. When the dark-haired Yankee with haunted eyes shows up offering to help, she’s slow to respond. He’s a troubled man, and she’s had enough trouble. But her heart isn’t listening.
UNPUZZLING THE PAST
1990s Cozy Mystery. Edited By Mary Davis, Written by Mary L. Chase
When secrets and lies are uncovered, will Mar be able to put the pieces together to learn the truth? A year after the death of her mom, Margaret Ross discovers the proverbial skeleton in the closet. Most families have a secret or two. Some are best left alone. Others need to be brought to the light of day to heal old wounds. With the help of her best friend, a lawyer, and a handsome doctor, Mar determines to hunt down all the facts. When she does, will she find what she’s searching for? Or should she let this puzzle R.I.P.?
WORTH KEEPING
by Kimberly Keagan
Max Dennison arrives at Akethorpe Hall with every intention of selling the English country estate he’s inherited. Instead, he finds himself drawn into the life of a West Suffolk village—and increasingly captivated by the vicar's daughter.
Eliza Davies has long since learned that trusting the wrong person can come at a high cost. The last thing she needs is a charming American who has no intention of staying.
As summer unfolds, unexpected friendships, family secrets, and difficult choices begin to reshape both their futures. But when duty and opportunity pull in opposite directions, Max and Eliza must decide what matters most—and what is truly worth keeping.
Eliza Davies has long since learned that trusting the wrong person can come at a high cost. The last thing she needs is a charming American who has no intention of staying.
As summer unfolds, unexpected friendships, family secrets, and difficult choices begin to reshape both their futures. But when duty and opportunity pull in opposite directions, Max and Eliza must decide what matters most—and what is truly worth keeping.
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