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Jennie Hansen
MEET AUTHOR Jennie Hansen
Jennie Hansen graduated from Ricks College in Idaho, then Westminster College in Utah. She has been a freelance magazine writer, newspaper reporter, editor, and librarian. Her published novels fall in several genre categories, including romantic suspense, mystery, historical, and western. Most are available in LDS bookstores in print or on tape. Her backlist is beginning to be made available for Kindle readers. She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and has lived in Idaho, Montana, and Utah. She has received numerous first- and second-place writing awards from the Utah and National Federation of Press Women and was the 1997 third place winner of the URWA Heart of the West Writers Contest. LDStorymakers awarded her its Lifetime Achievement Award for 2008. Jennie has been active in community affairs. She served a term on the Kearns Town Council, two terms on the Salt Palace Advisory Board, and was a delegate to the White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services. She and her husband, Boyd, live in Salt Lake County where they served as ordinance workers in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple for ten years. Their five children are all married and have provided them with twelve grandchildren. When she’s not reading or writing, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, and camping. You can follow Jennie’s blog
Author's Published Articles
Latter-day Saint Fiction: History Tends to Repeat
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Start the New Year With Heart Pounding Excitement
Red Cicada by Gregg Luke is one of the most…
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Christmas is getting near and many items are scarce on…
Time to Think Christmas: These Books Should Be on Your List
It’s that time of year when we begin to think…
Latter-day Saint: Three Historical Novels
Three authors have taken three different historical events of the…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Worlds Apart
A couple of excellent novels deliver pictures of totally different…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: In a Century Past
Social rules have come a long way since daughters and…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Out of Adversity
Many stories have been written and told concerning the heroes…
Latter-day Fiction: Outside the Mold
Two books that are a bit unusual are today’s choices…
A Literary Glimpse From the 1800s to the Present
Two authors, favorites of many, present new stories set more…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Be Transported to Different Times and Places
August brings three books highlighting very different times and places.…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: July Releases
Two very different books have been released this month. Fly…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Novellas for Returning Missionaries
The unique time right after a mission can be difficult.…
Book Review: More Than Romance
Two highly esteemed writers take us beyond great romances to…
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It’s almost June and June is traditionally the time for…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Truly Thought-Provoking Stories
Some books educate the reader. Others merely entertain. Still others…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Period Romances with a Different Twist
The Crown of Rosemund by Michele Ashman Bell takes us…
Latter-day Fiction: An April Release
Bestselling author Sariah Wilson’s newest light-hearted novel, The Seat Filler,…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Three Memorable Novels
Three memorable new historical novels are introduced this month. In…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Spell-binding Books Set Worlds Apart
Two new books stand out this month. Second Chance is…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Get Lost in an Exciting Adventure
Bored with staying home, winter, and, and social distancing? Spice…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Three Stories Set Far Apart
Today’s reviews are of three books set far apart geographically.…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Stories of Then and Now
The content, the covers, the time period and the focus…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: A Couple of Captivating Novels
Escape from Namur by Marilyn Brown and Georgana's Secret by…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Begin the New Year with a Grateful Heart
In keeping with this theme, I decided to review two…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Christmas Old and New
Each year Christmas comes with a mixture of old and…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: A Realistic Look Back in Time
In honor of Veterans Day this week I chose to…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Holding on to Dear Life
Two novels set in different time periods reveal two very…
Latter-Day Saint Fiction: Two “Cool” Stories
After a long, hot summer it was fun to turn…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Different Times, Different Places
It Started in Budapest by Julie Daines is a romantic…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Two Exceptional Books
It was my pleasure to read and review two outstanding…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Great Stories with Universal Themes
Julie Coulter Bellon takes a problem, PTSD, which has received…
Latter-day Fiction: For Those Who Enjoy Suspense and Action
Here are two novels readers who enjoy suspense and action…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Regencies–Sort Of
Strictly speaking the Regency Period in English history was between…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Not Your Typical Regency Romance
Though their covers make these two novels appear to be…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: A Little June Romance
June is traditionally romance month and there is a plentiful…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: A Change of Fortune
Some fans of Traci Hunter Abramson may be a bit…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: The Noble Smuggler
It's hard to place a label on Sian Ann Bessey's…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Where Faith and Consecration Converge
The sequel to Dean Hughes' "Muddy: Where Faith and Polygamy…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: New Crop of Regencies
For those looking for a cheerful escape from isolation and…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Mysteries with a European Flair
During this era of quarantines and worry over a world-wide…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Suspense at its Best
Suspense lovers are going to enjoy these two suspense novels.…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Winning Women
Here are two great historical fictions that both explore women's…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Two Contemporaries with Western Settings
As my readers surely know I have a soft spot…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: A “Promising” Debut
With its Proper Romance line of romantic novels Shadow Mountain…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: A Step Outside the Usual
This column includes a couple of books that don't fit…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: A Different Regency
Though billed as a "Proper Romance" Rakes and Roses by…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Reality, Fantasy, and Hope
Christmas is often a jumble of reality and fantasy. Two…
New Christmas Books to Bring Your Family Together this Year
Christmas is a time to remember the Christ Child and…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Two Excellent Historical Novels
Two excellent Historical novels take us across the pond to…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: “To Die, To Sleep”
Halloween is the time for suspense, creepy events, and just…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Seeking Justice
Call it innovative or call it confusing, Sarah Eden introduces…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Men of Action
Rusty Ellis and Claire M. Poulson have created two compelling…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Sweet Tooth Stories
Two new books which will appeal to those with a…
Latter-day Saint Fiction: A Step Into Another Time
Jen Geigle Johnson takes readers back to the Post Regency…
“Entangled”: A Collection of Novellas by Four Great Mystery Writers
One of the best books I've read this year is…
LDS Fiction: Pioneering Along the Muddy River
It seems appropriate this week to look back at some…
LDS Fiction: Murder and Suspense
Two new novels filled with mystery and suspense are highlighted…
LDS Fiction: When Authors Add a Twist
Two well-known and much-loved authors have added new and unusual…
LDS Fiction: Two Historical Novels
These two Historical novels are both set in America in…
LDS Fiction: Books that are Definitely Different
The books I've chosen to review today don't fit the…
LDS Fiction: Spies, Intrigue and Suspense
Spies, intrigue, and suspense are long time favorites of readers.…
LDS Fiction: Not Your Usual Regencies
Karen Tuft adds an unusual twist to her Regency novel,…
LDS Fiction: “Saving Susannah Jones”
Carolyn Twede Frank has written a rugged, yet touching Western…
LDS Fiction: Three Suspenseful Novels
Suspense readers will especially enjoy this trio of novels written…
LDS Fiction: A Different Kind of Series
The few Westerns such as Sarah Eden's 'Hope Springs' and…
LDS Fiction: Introducing a New Suspense Writer
Pauline Isaksen is new to the ranks of novelists who…
LDS Fiction: Start Your New Year with Some Literary Variety
Today's column covers three novels, all different genres, different authors,…
Six New Christmas Books to Brighten Your Holiday Season
Each year new Christmas stories are added to long time…
LDS Fiction: Mystery, Romance, and Art with a Twist
Two writers who ventured into the arts world deliver both…
LDS Fiction: Realistic Contemporary Romances
Two contemporary romances in which the principle characters are mature…
LDS Fiction: Mystery with a Rural Touch
A writer who slants his books pointedly toward an audience…
LDS Fiction: A New Mystery Writer Worth Checking Out
Rusty Ellis joins the ranks of an elite group of…
LDS Fiction: Romance and Intrigue
Novels by Traci Hunter Abramson and Melanie Jacobson are eagerly…
LDS Fiction: Double Regencies
Regency novels remain popular with many readers and today I'm…
LDS Fiction: Action and Romance
The Shipbuilder's Wife by Jennifer Moore and Breaking News by…
LDS Fiction Based on the Scriptures
Some of the greatest stories are found in the scriptures.…
LDS Fiction: Two Exciting New Authors
It's always exciting to discover new writers and when those…
LDS Fiction: “Road to Covered Bridge” by Marilyn Brown
A type of novel often referred to as "slice of…
LDS Fiction: Steampunk in ‘Kiss of the Spindle’
The genre has been showing up in novels designed for…
LDS Fiction: Historical Romance and Intrigue
The two romantic novels spotlighted today might be labeled Regencies,…
LDS Fiction: Three Historical Fiction Books about War
Not every battle during times of war is fought by…
LDS Fiction: Different Times/Different Places
Three books captured my attention with their different settings and…
LDS Fiction: Two Page Turners
Traci Hunter Abramson and Julie Coulter Bellon are two authors…
LDS Fiction: Exceptional Reading
It's always a delight when a truly exceptional novel stands…
LDS Fiction: A Historical Look at Women’s Rights
Both of the following books look at the rights or…
LDS Fiction: Two Page Turners
Two new contemporary Suspense novels caught my attention this week.…
Three Historical Novels to Start Out the Year
Stories based on the tumultuous years after Nephi separated his…
A Second Look at Where LDS Fiction is Going
A little over seven years ago I wrote an article…
New Christmas Books and Great Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
Books, stories, and movies retelling the Christmas story or that…
LDS Fiction: Getting into the Heart of Ruth
When I picked up H.B. Moore's new book, Ruth, I…
LDS Fiction: Two Page-turners to Keep You Guessing
Two LDS writers use a few psychological ploys to create…
LDS Fiction: My Recent Favorites
Two books, one historical and one modern, joined the ranks…
LDS Fiction: Two New Suspense Novels Keep Readers Guessing
LDS writers create fast-paced suspense in two new novels.
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Few circumstances are more frightening than the disappearance of a…
LDS Fiction: “Different” Romantic Novels
I often hear the complaint that LDS romantic novels are…
LDS Fiction: “The Capture”
Those who enjoy international intrigue and high action novels won't…
LDS Fiction: A Touch of Romance
Currently there are lots of choices for those looking for…
LDS Fiction: Winds of Change
Stories of poverty-stricken immigrants leaving their homelands in Europe or…
LDS Fiction: Two Novels Bound for Awards
Following a week that saw the awarding of Whitney Awards…
LDS Fiction: Regencies of a Different Kind
The Regency Romance has dominated the LDS romance market for…
LDS Fiction: A Look at Two Contemporary Novels
Reviews of 'One Fell Down' by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen and…
LDS Fiction: Two Books with a Military Twist
Two stories with sharply contrasting roles for women and the…
LDS Fiction: “Speculative Fiction”
Braden Bell has taken a step beyond fantasy to serious…
LDS Fiction: February Romances
February is the month linked to Romance by hearts, flowers,…
LDS Fiction: History, Suspense and a Touch of Romance
The roles of strong women throughout various periods of history…
LDS Fiction: Death on the Red Rocks by Liz Adair
Liz Adair has produced another Spider Latham mystery just in…
LDS Fiction: More Favorites for Your Christmas List
I promised more of my personal favorites before Christmas; here…
LDS Fiction: Contemporary Romance
Today's reviews include two light-hearted modern or contemporary romances set…
LDS Fiction: Two Exceptional Novels
Two novels from different time periods and different parts of…
LDS Fiction: Off-Beat Mysteries
Though unusual in storyline and lifestyles, here are two compelling…
LDS Fiction: Conquering Opposition
Two outstanding novels of love and courage have caught my…
LDS Fiction: Summer Fun
Between the hot summer and the discouraging political season, readers…
LDS Fiction: The ReModel Marriage
The (Re)Model Marriage takes an odd perspective as it compares…
LDS Fiction: Contemporary Romance
The following three Contemporary Romances differ greatly from each other,…
LDS Fiction: Medieval Romance
The Medieval Romance captures that time period prior to the…
LDS Fiction: Spring Brings Thoughts of Romance
There are as many kinds of romance novels as there…
LDS Fiction: Series or Split Story
Christine Kersey has developed her own style of series with…
LDS Fiction: Three Outstanding Historicals
Three historical novels from extremely different time periods and places…
LDS Fiction: SEE YOU IN THE MORNING
Some stories are love stories without falling into the more…
LDS Fiction: Three Love Stories
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's time to…
LDS Fiction: A Remarkable Historical Romance
Once in awhile a book comes along that touches me…
LDS Fiction: Two Small Town Romances
Small, nothing-nowhere, towns play a prominent role in two new…
LDS Fiction: A Departure from “More of the Same”
LDS fiction or more accurately fiction by LDS authors, marketed…
Great Books to Give This Christmas
Books are a favorite gift both for giving and receiving.…
LDS Fiction: Doing No Harm by Carla Kelly
Carla Kelly's new novel, Doing No Harm, is set for…
LDS Fiction: Is it Mystery or Suspense?
Mystery and Suspense novels are often lumped together, but they're…
LDS Fiction: Two Intriguing Historical Novels
Two historical novels that take place outside the United States…
LDS Fiction: Looking at the Past and Present
Two books with seemingly little connection other than being compelling…
LDS Fiction: Not-so-perfect Heroines
Emotional growth can be an important part of any story.…
LDS Fiction: Unusual Romances
There's a generally accepted formula for Romances, but not all…
LDS Fiction: Unusual Suspense
Suspense is a favorite genre of many readers, including LDS…
Book Review: The Lady and the Minstrel
DiPastena weaves in the laws, customs, animosity between Church and…
LDS Fiction: Borderline Novels
Because most love stories are about people in their twenties…
LDS Fiction: Mystery and Intrigue
Intrigue, legal thriller, suspense! There's something about a crime that…
LDS Fiction: War and Military Books
War is a common theme in novels, particularly the Great…
LDS Fiction: Flawed Heroes and Heroines
Perfect people don't become the characters readers remember and love.…
The Revival of the Western: Two Novels of Note
Western and Historical fans often express their disappointment at finding…
New Treasures for Christmas
Each year great stories appear which are perfect for neighbor…
LDS Fiction: High Tech Action Thrillers
Two recent book releases place emphasis on some high tech…
LDS Fiction: Stand Alone Sequels, BONDS OF LOYALTY
LDS fiction often gets a bad rap for being light,…
Mountains Between Us: Sometimes the Mountains are Emotional
Mountains Between Us by Jenny Proctor is the story of…
LDS Fiction: ‘For Elise,’ No Ordinary Regency Romance
Just when I thought I couldn't take one more Regency…
LDS Fiction: ‘Diamond Rings are Deadly Things’
The first in A Wedding Planner Mystery series, each chapter…
LDS Fiction: TEMPORARY BRIDESMAID, A Look at Romance After Thirty
Jenny receives a wedding invitation from one of her closest…
LDS Fiction: FALLING is Another Score from Favorite Utah Author
Clair M. Poulson, a favorite Utah author, scores again with…
LDS Fiction: A New Twist on an Old Favorite
Sense and Sensibility, a Latter-Day Tale by Rebecca H. Jameson…
Persona Non Grata: LDS International Spy Drama
What happens when an ordinary guy with a quick mind…
LDS Fiction: When Everything Falls Apart in IMPERFECT LOVE
Imperfect Love by Rebecca Talley tackles several difficult topics related…
LDS Fiction: ‘Trouble at the Red Pueblo’ Captures Spirit of the West
Liz Adair's new Spider Latham Mystery, Trouble at the Red…
LDS Fiction: ‘Becoming Lady Lockwood’ Not Your Average Regency
Instead of the balls, season, manners, and emphasis on clothing…
LDS Fiction: The Quantum Breach
Run for Your Life
LDS Fiction: “Living it Down”
The author handles well the unrealistic expectation some people have…
LDS Fiction: “Eastward to Zion” Tells of Pioneers from Down Under
From the beginning the reader understands that Eastward to Zion…
LDS Fiction: ‘The Insider’ Author Keeps Getting Better and Better
It's exciting to see an author get better with each…
LDS Fiction: ‘Hope’ According to a Dead Man
A historical novel that boasts an interesting point of view…
LDS Fiction: A New Lens on Mental Illness in “Devil’s Cataract”
Jill finds herself sitting in the tearoom of a hotel…
LDS Fiction: ‘Lord Grenville’s Choice,’ A Regency Era ‘Will They or Won’t They’
Vandagriff delivers a polished romance that will satisfy any Regency…
LDS Fiction: Hiding from the Law IN PLAIN SIGHT
This crime drama is enhanced by characters that seem like…
New WWII Action Novel by A.L. Sowards
A. L. Sowards has written three novels set in World…
Fun, Imaginative Romance from Aubrey Mace
The author does an excellent job of building scenes then…
Whitney Awards Gala
Blaine Yorgason was the recipient of the Whitney Lifetime Achievement…
Assault on Cambriol by Jerry Borrowman
Historical novelist, Jerry Borrowman, plunges into a new genre and…
New Romantic Suspense from Jaclyn Hawkes
What does a romance, the high western desert, a dog…
Good Intentions Can Go Awry in “Chances Are”
Traci Hunter Abramson moves into new territory with her latest…
LDS Fiction: ‘Discovering Peace’ explores Life after Giving a Baby up for Adoption
Alison misses her baby even though she feels strongly that…
LDS Fiction: Finding Mystery in Mexico with
Ashley Delgado discovers her dream vacation in Mexico doesn't measure…
LDS Fiction: ‘Longing for Home,’ A Well-Crafted Finish to the Hope Springs Series
In the past few years Sarah M. Eden has become…
LDS Fiction: Suspects Aplenty in Josi S. Kilpack’s Latest Book
Josi S. Kilpack loses no time jumping into the ambiguous…
LDS Fiction: ‘Falling for You’ is Better Read on its Own
Sometimes reading a series of books out of order leaves…
LDS Fiction: ‘The Rosefields of Zion’ features Murder, Deceit and Unrequited Love
The latest from author Marilyn Brown is set in Southern…
LDS Fiction: ‘Death in the Family’ brings Mystery and Culinary Delights
Erica is an unusual private investigator. It's not that she's…
LDS Fiction: Small Grain of Sand, a Relaxing Read
Small Grain of Sand by Pamela Carrington Reid takes us…
LDS Fiction: END’S BEGINNING, First in a New Series on the Last Days
Randy Lindsay's first book in a new series is a…
Illustrated History of the Church From an Outside View
Due to recent attention on the "Mormon" church, an editorial…
LDS Fiction: The Others, Science Fiction Meets Doctrinal Exploration
I don't often review science fiction novels, but this story's…
LDS Fiction: The Baron and the Bluestocking presents Romance and Commentary
G.G. Vandagriff's The Baron and the Bluestocking is a a…
LDS Fiction: Desperate Measures, the Ultimate Mormon Mystery Novel
A mysterious kidnapping to solve and still have time to…
LDS Girl in Midst of Bombing in You Came for Me
Her splurge on a trip to London exploded in the…
New Christmas Books to Enjoy for 2013
Stories are part of the Christmas tradition for most people…
LDS Fiction: Exploring Nuptial Nuances in THE ACCIDENTAL MARRIAGE
New book from Annette Haws explores the struggles in the…
LDS Fiction: ROCKY ROAD, Next Culinary Mystery in the Series
This is the tenth book in the Sadie Hoffmiller culinary…
LDS Fiction: Love and Dessert Trilogy, Three Sweet Romances
Author Shannon Guyman offers three delightful love stories in three…
LDS Fiction: WITNESS the Long-Anticipated Sequel from Stephanie Black
At last Stephanie Black has followed up her first novel,…
LDS Fiction: Mile 21, a Journey of Personal Faith
Mile 21 tells the story of a marathon runner experiencing…
LDS Fiction: LOCK & KEY, a Satisfying Next Installment
The Saints Squad is back with Lock & Key by…
LDS Fiction: UNEXPECTED Boasts a Plot that Honors its Title
Far from being a run-of-the-mill Romance, Unexpected by Karen Tuft…
LDS Fiction: Safe Passage Filled with Danger
The story of a young man who braves Mexican guerillas…
LDS Fiction: Isabelle Webb: The Grecian Princess
A mysterious Egyptian and a legend of the three jewels…
LDS Fiction: Small Town has Big Problems in Checking Out
Keene arrives in the small country town and soon learns…
LDS Fiction: The Reluctant Blogger by Ryan Rapier
When a man, grieving over the death of this wife,…
LDS Fiction: Secrets Keeps You Glued to the Pages
As her father died he handed her encrypted military secrets…
LDS Fiction: New Writer has Bright Promise
Jenny Proctor and her The House at Rose Creek are…
LDS Fiction: Longing for Home by Sarah M. Eden
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LDS Fiction: Belonging to Heaven is Big in Scope
Gale Sears's new book Belonging to Heaven is big in…
Dean Hughes’ 100th Book is His Best
One Hundred Books! Through Cloud and Sunshine, Volume 2 of…
THE MOUNDS ANOMALY by Phyllis Gunderson
This book features a real mystery, real discoveries and the…
LDS Fiction: Swords of Joseph is Action-Packed Mystery
This fictionalized story of Joshua in the Old Testament is…
Road to Bountiful by Donald S. Smurthwaite
Two on a road trip discover much more than the…
What Do You Do When Your Former Sweetheart is Wanted?
Kathi Oram Peterson delivers a compelling, action mystery in Wanted.
Fast-Paced Action Novel from Julie Coulter Bellon
The plot is full of action and keeps a fast…
Sworn Enemy: Tense Action, Spies and World War II
Spies behind enemy lines, characters with conflicting loyalties--make this a…
Going Undercover in Betsy Brannon Green’s Proceed with Caution
Why does Brook Clayton escape out the back window when…
Clair Poulson’s Best Mystery Novel Yet
Clair M. Poulson has entertained readers with mystery/suspense novels that…
Whitney Awards Announced
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Fun 20-Something Romance by Melanie Jacobson
Dating isn't what it used to be! Melanie Jacobson has…
New Romantic Suspense Novel by Carole Thayne Warburton
Poaching Daisies, A Yellowstone Mystery, by Carole Thayne Warburton is…
Chilling Law Enforcement Thriller from Abramson
Deep Cover by Traci Hunter Abramson is a book that…
Journey of Promise by Vickie Hall
Richard and Leah Kenyon's story of preparing to leave Wales…
Poduska Shares Intimate Memories in Novel-like Autobiography “Hitchhikers”
BYU Professor Bernard Poduska takes readers on an incredible and…
Another Regency Delight from G G Vandagriff
Rescuing Rosalind Vandagriff exposes the morality of a society that…
International Intrigue in a Modern Western by Jim Haberkorn
A Thousand Suns by Jim Haberkorn is a fast-paced page-turner…
Romance, Mystery, and Culinary Delights in Baked Alaska
Kilpack has done a superb job of maintaining Sadie Hoffmiller's…
Entertaining and Accurate LDS Historical Fiction
The journey of a single English woman as she emigrates…
Sisters Will Identify with “Sisters in the Mix”
Based on a dysfunctional family this short novel by Joni…
Fun and Fanciful Read in “Do Over” by Shannon Guymon
What's a girl to do when she's faced with irrefutable…
Romance and Suspense in Tide Ever Rising
Mandi Slack weaves an intriguing ghost story with suspense and…
Murder Mystery Fun in Unpleasant Grove by Sheralyn Pratt
A murder suspect has turned up dead, and the clues…
Gerald Lund Enters the Fantasy Genre
Popular LDS fiction and non-fiction writer, Gerald Lund's first fantasy…
New “LDS Horror” Novel: Dark Memories
Savage deals with the horror elements in a tasteful way…
Annette Lyon Tackles Families of Combat in “Coming Home”
Coming Home, the second of two books by Annette Lyon…
Cakes, Romance, and Life Lessons in White’s New Novel
Karey White's newest novel is a delicious offering of romance,…
THE UNLIKELY GIFT OF TREASURE BLUME by Lisa Rumsey Harris
The emphasis on character development, the almost hidden messages, the…
UNLIKELY MATCH by Sarah M. Eden
Part Regency Romance, part ghost story, Sarah Eden's latest book…
GOLD CLASH by Steve Westover
During the overnight encampment a kidnapping occurs and Clay conceals…
ATHENA, Vol. 4 The Newport Ladies Book Club
This series has proved popular with fans of "slice of…
Different, Intriguing and Fun- “Undercover Saint” by Frank Holdaway
The Undercover Saint has to face his inner monsters and…
A Nation Divided, vol. 1, Storms Gather by Robert Marcum
Readers will find themselves studying the issues of the time…
Poulson Delivers Fast-Paced Excitement in “Accidental Private Eye”
This much loved author has a folksy, rural style that…
Gallacher and Robinson Deliver Excellence with “A Banner is Unfurled”
In my estimation this is one of the major and…
THE GUY NEXT DOOR by Kate Palmer
Personal choice, determining the limits of personal standards, and making…
ALL FALL DOWN by Julie Coulter Bellon
Kidnappings, terrorist threats, confusion over who to trust, explosions, and…
Stephanie Black Delivers Another Suspenseful Thriller
There are some interesting plot twists and Black is superb…
LDS Fiction: Tres Leches Cupcakes by Josi S. Kilpack
Josi Killpack's culinary mystery series is getting better and better!
New Saint Squad Book Full of Suspense
Having previously worked for the CIA, Abramson must clear her…
Somewhere Between Fact and Fiction: Open Fire, J. Golden Kimball Takes on the South
I was never bored, often amused, and sometimes deeply touched…
Suspense and Forensics in “Deadly Undertakings”
Gregg Luke brings a realistic level of expertise to this…
Rare Emotional Gem Found in The Rent Collector
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The Best of Romance and Historical Fiction in My Loving Vigil Keeping
Carla Kelly embraces the best of romance and historical fiction…
Not Just a Romance, “Twitterpated” by Melanie Jacobson
Being a romance, it would be easy to dismiss plot…
Compelling Suspense and Romance in The Most Important Catch
Though The Most Important Catch has a compelling suspense element,…
Big Laughs and a Big Heart in Big in Japan
Though there is a nice romance included in this novel,…
Leaving Home, vol. 1 of Exodus by Orson T. Badger
Leaving Home, Vol. 1 of Exodus by Orson T. Badger…
One of the Best Conversion Stories Written
Heather Moore, writing as H.B. Moore presents one of the…
Murder by the Way is a Roller Coaster Surprise
I was struck by the sharp contrasts Green portrays in…
Superstition, Greed, and Revenge in Cold Justice
Cold Justice by Kathi Oram Peterson starts on an eerie…
DAISY, NEWPORT LADIES BOOK CLUB VOL 2 by Josi S. Kilpack
Daisy at 46 hasn't changed much from the rebellious teenager…
High Action and Romance in Steamship to Zion
Borrowman maintains high action throughout this story and the background…
World War II, Carnival Life, and Family Relationships in Carnival Girl
Carnival Girl by Sonja Herbert is a compelling story, part…
Romance, Snow Storms, and Spiritual Growth in My Lucky Stars
My Lucky Stars follows the expected formula of a romance…
Written in the Stars by Michele Ashman Bell
Romance is one of the exciting genres being explored by…
Rebekah by Orson Scott Card
Orson Scott Card's highly imaginative series Women of Genesis is…
COME UNTO ME- Volume two in THE KINGDOM AND THE CROWN Series
An ambitious work that contrasts sharply with most LDS fiction.…
House of Isreal Vol 1-The Return – By Robert Marcum
With the world focused today on the trouble between the…
Power of Deliverance: Volume Two of the Promised Land Series
Volume two, Power of Deliverance, is a breath-taking continuation of…
A Trusting Heart by Shannon Guymon
Imagine the night before your temple wedding discovering your fianc's…
Tower of Thunder By Chris Heimerdinger
Reading one of Chris Heimerdinger's Tennis Shoes adventures is a…
Surrounded By Strangers By Josi S. Kilpack
Surrounded by Strangers may not be for every reader, but…
Don’t Close Your Eyes By Betsy Brannon Green
What better way to start off the summer than with…
Timeless Moments by Michele Ashman Bell
Bell's latest book is sophisticated love story dealing with multiple…
Conflict of Interest by Clair Poulson And the Spider Latham Mystery series by Liz Adair
Two new sub-categories of LDS fiction in the Mystery-Suspense field…
DIGGING UP THE PAST by Kerry Blair and Christine Wolfe
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