Musings by Erin

  When looking for romantic suspense novels that are clean and faith-based, I don't need to look any further than Lisa Harris. Her recent US Marshals series is one of my favorites of hers. This series follows Jonas Quinn and Madison James, 2 US Marshals who have been partnered together through some pretty exciting adventures. There are a couple of ongoing story arcs - Madison is trying to figure out who murdered her husband 5 years ago - and there is a romance brewing between Madison and Jonas. If you only read one of the stories, you'll miss the full story arcs of these 2 items, but each main story stands alone. The Catch is the final installment and it releases April 5, 2022. There will also be a novella that ties the US Marshals to a prior series of the author, Nikki Boyd. As another favorite series of hers, I look forward to reading that connection as well! Here's a bit about the books: The Escape: US Marshals Madison James and Jonas Quinn are thrust into a high-profile...

When it comes to contemporary stories with ALL the feels, along with depth, faith and humor, I have to look no further than Nicole Deese. Her contemporary romance novels have such intricate story lines and character development that I forget that I'm reading a romance novel. This book, dealing with heavy topics like abortion, single parenthood and feelings of isolation, delved in with grace and compassion. And a bit of humor sprinkled in. I went from laughing out loud to openly weeping as I read this one.  Here's a bit about the book: When the ever-cautious Val Locklier moves cross-country with her son for a secure job, everything she'd planned unravels within the first week. After Val reluctantly agrees to rent an apartment from her best friend's brother, an unexpected chance at an elite filmmakers' mentorship ignites fresh hope for a dream career. But as Val's community begins to expand, so do her insecurities, especially those heightened by her growing attrac...

  When I'm in the mood for a dual timeline that has a bit of everything - some creep-tastic suspense, a little romance, an intense mystery that spans generations, some spiritual truth, and ALL the feelings, I know I don't need to look any further than Jaime Jo Wright. This one is among my favorites of hers and will definitely be one of my top reads of 2022. Here's a little bit about the book: Wren Blythe has long enjoyed being among the Northwoods, helping her father with programming at a youth camp. But when a little girl in the area goes missing, an all-out search ensues, reviving the decades-old campfire story of Ava Coons, the murderess, who still roams the woods. Joining the search, Wren stumbles upon the Coons cabin ruins and a rotting porcelain doll. But even more terrifying is seeing her name etched on the doll's foot like a sinister omen. In 1930, Ava Coons has spent the last ten years carrying the mantle of mystery since she emerged from the forest as an eight...