Book recommendation - Echoes From a Missing Generation

 

Christina Suzann Nelson is known for her women's fiction. This dual timeline mixes women's fiction with suspense and mystery, 2 of my favorite genres! With the past timeline set in a time that I haven't ready many stories set in, that added another layer of intrigue for me! Here's a bit about the book:

A decades-old disappearance. A woman determined to uncover the truth. A family’s past buried deep in the shadows of the Vietnam War.

In Echoes from a Missing Generation, a gripping split-time novel, the mysteries of the past ripple into the present—where truth, love, and legacy collide.

In 1970, Bristol Danes vanishes on the day he’s called up for the Vietnam War draft. His young wife, Clara, is left behind in the small Oregon town of Oscar’s Creek with unanswered questions and a lifetime of silence. Rumors swirl, secrets grow, and a recent local murder casts a long, chilling shadow.

Now, fifty years later, Kenzie Danes—a determined court reporter and Bristol’s granddaughter—seeks to uncover what really happened to the grandfather she never knew. With the help of Frank, a seasoned investigator with ties to the town, Kenzie begins unraveling a web of long-held secrets. But the truth is buried deep, and someone may still be willing to do anything to keep it hidden.

Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War era and modern-day small-town Oregon, Echoes from a Missing Generation is a powerful novel of hidden histories, generational impact, and the courage it takes to find the truth.

Perfect for readers who

Split-time historical fiction

Cold case mysteries

Multi-generational family drama

Vietnam War fiction

Christian fiction with heart and hope

Fans of Lisa Wingate, Kristy Cambron, and William Kent Krueger will be captivated by this unforgettable story of love, loss, and redemption.

This one released August 8, 2025. For more information, check out the links below:

Christina Suzann Nelson's website: https://www.christinasuzannnelson.com/

Christina Suzann Nelson's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christinasuzann

My full 4-star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7933408459

Book Recommendation - Sense and Suitability

 

Pepper Basham is a delightful author in the Christian fiction realm, writing sweet romance stories with a comedic element and a light touch, and I have long enjoyed her stories. Her upcoming release, Sense and Suitability, is her first foray into the Regency era. Pulling a page from Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, Basham weaves Austen's story smack dab in the middle of her own, bringing a fresh face to the story. Here's a bit about the book:

In this clean Regency rom-com, a woman with a scandalous past (and an even more scandalous secret) swears off love—until the man who broke her heart needs her help. What could possibly go wrong? Perfect for fans of Tessa Dare and Eloisa James looking for a low-spice, witty Regency romance.

After two failed social seasons, her family may think the third time will be a charm, but Emmeline Lockhart just wants to survive with her dignity (and singleness) intact. She thought she'd found her perfect match in Simon Reeves--charming, handsome, a veritable hero from a novel—until he vanished from her life without so much as a "farewell" or "my deepest regrets" (or even a vague apology scribbled on the back of a calling card). Lesson never fall for a man known for his charm.

Fortunately, and unlike many of the other eligible young ladies of the ton, Emmeline has no need for a husband--because she's already found success in her scandalous (and very anonymous) profession as an author. Why bother with matrimony when she can make her own fortune and write men exactly the way she wants them?

But fate—or the misfortune of Simon's reckless patriarchs—has other plans. Simon's once-proud estate is in shambles, his family fortune has been gambled away, and the younger impressionable siblings in his care are running wild across his estate (and possibly across all of England). Simon is in desperate need of a wealthy, prestigious bride . . . and a friend.

Emmeline may not fit the role of heiress, but she can certainly be a friend. Just a friend. She'll help him find a suitable match, ensure his reputation remains intact, and keep things strictly platonic—no matter how dangerously appealing his new-and-improved sincerity and regret may be.

There's just one small the undeniable chemistry that still smolders between them. Can Emme play matchmaker for the man she's still in love with without losing her heart all over again? And is it possible that some love stories--especially the messy, inconvenient, impossible ones--are worthy of a rewrite?

Filled with lively banter, adorable children, a frog named Blast, and swoony kisses, Sense and Suitability is the clean Regency romance you've been looking for. Basham brings her signature humor to the Regency era where social strictures keep the tension tight but the stakes low in this second-chance, enemies-to-lovers romance.

This one releases October 14, 2025. Be sure to get your copy from your favorite bookseller! For more information, check out the following links:

Pepper Basham's website: https://pepperdbasham.com/

Pepper Basham's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pepperdbasham

My full 4-star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7901512739