If you’ve been reading my posts, you know that I interview one author a month on the “Spotlight” page. I do this to help give you some insight into the author and to help promote their work. But since I don’t have time for more than one interview a month, I want to rave about some favorite recent reads.

The Secret Life of Becky Miller by Sharon Hinck – I’ll be interviewing Sharon early next year, but this book can’t wait that long! If you are a mom or want to be a mom or have a mom, and if you love to laugh out loud, buy this book! Sharon had me laughing often and near tears at least once. Amazing debut novel!

A Distant Music by B.J. Hoff – click “Spotlight” to read more about this story and about B.J. This is a beautifully done story written by a fine, talented lady. A wonderful, poignant read!

Special Assignment by Kathleen Fuller – I’m interviewing Kathy next month, and this is just one of her many romance novels. This romantic suspense is one of my favorites – reads fast and kept me turning pages, though I’ll talk about her book more in July – tune in then!

Under Cover of Darkness by Elizabeth White – A romantic suspense that kept me reading until the last page! Upcoming Spotlight interview with Beth early next year as well – this series deserves attention!

Note of Peril by Hannah Alexander – Another romantic suspense with lots of intrigue. This author gets better with every book! (Interview in Spotlight archives)

Pieces of Silver by Maureen Lang – Best World War I story I’ve ever read! Historical fiction that sings! (Interview in Spotlight archives)

Rekindled by Tamera Alexander – This debut hit the bestseller list and once you read it you’ll know why! Great story of rekindled love. (Interview in Spotlight archives)

The Spinster’s Beau by Jill Stengl (found in the Mackinac Island Barbour anthology – I had the fun and privilege of critiquing this story. It just came out, and I’ve yet to read the finished copy, but I read the preview and I know you’ll enjoy it. (Interview in Spotlight archives)

Over the Waters by Deborah Raney – This one has been out for a few months, but it’s up for some prestigious awards (as so many of Deb’s books have been). It’s a great story and a poignant read. (Look for Deb’s newest release, the updated version of A Vow to Cherish that inspired the World Wide Pictures film by the same name. (Interview in Spotlight archives)

SAHM I Am by Meredith Efken – Laugh out loud humor for stay-at-home moms, and anyone else who finds humor in life’s normal and not-so-normal tasks. (Interview in Spotlight archives)

Fighting for Bread & Roses by Lynn A. Coleman – Being a history buff, I especially enjoyed the historical part of this story – an interesting, suspense-filled tale!

Leather & Lace by DiAnn Mills – I enjoyed this historical story of redemption – the plot was well-drawn and quick paced. I’ll be interviewing DiAnn for Spotlight in August, so check back to hear more!

Some other books on my TBR “to be read” pile, that I’m hoping to get too soon are:

Magdalene by Angela Hunt
Web of Lies by Brandilyn Collins
Claire by Tracey Bateman

And I’m currently reading: River Rising by Athol Dickson

Actually, my TBR pile is a lot bigger than those three books, but it would take me all night to type them up.

Hope this gives you all some ideas for some great summer reading!