Happy Monday Friends, and Happy 2023!!
I pray that your New Year is off to a wonderful start, and that this will be a year that we all grow closer to Christ. :)
I want to thank you all for joining me today on The Preppy Book Princess, as I'm excited to get to share the first of my 2022 reading wrap ups.
Today's post is going to be all about the 2023 releases that I'm the most excited about, and I hope you'll keep on reading to find out which books have me eagerly anticipating their release.
This post will include lots of Christian fiction, with some young adult fiction, adult fiction, cozy mysteries, and middle grade thrown in for good measure.
Now let's dive right into it.
Cheddar Late than Dead by Linda Reilly:
Published by: Poisoned Pen Press
Publication Date: January 31st, 2023
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Series: Grilled Cheese Mystery
Synopsis:
The next in a delicious new culinary cozy series featuring a grilled cheese eatery owner who must solve murders in her small town before someone is cheddar off dead
Winter in Balsam Dell is a snowy affair, and to add in some cheer after the holidays Carly's former classmate Klarissa Taddeo is hosting her extravagant bridal shower at the historic Balsam Dell inn. That is, until a double-booking throws some mold in the cheese and leaves Klarissa scrambling. With the venue moved to the maid of honor's family mansion and Carly rinding to create a new delicious treat it seems the group is going to pull off the shower without a hitch.
That is, until a rowdy band of groomsmen crashes the event. Klarissa is furious with her groom-to-be and when a loud argument ensues, everyone is shocked by what they hear. When the groom is later found dead at the bottom of the stairs, his drink spiked with a hefty dose of poison, Carly must put her nose to the rind and save Klarissa from being suspect #1.
Because you know what they say: it's always the (almost) wife.
(synopsis from goodreads)
This is the only title on the list that I've actually already read, and it definitely was worth the wait. I'd been looking forward to this one ever since I read the previous title, and this is fast becoming an all time favorite cozy mystery series.
If you'd like to check out my review, you can do so here.
New York, New Year, New You by Rachael Bloome:
Publisher: Secret Garden Press
Publication Date: January 17th, 2023
Genre: Adult Fiction/Contemporary/Chick Lit
Synopsis:
Sometimes it takes starting over to discover who we really are…
Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, forced to choose between who you used to be and who you want to be?
And whichever path you choose will wind up hurting someone you love?
Well, if you haven’t, I can tell you firsthand: it’s the worst.
But it’s exactly where I find myself. In New York, the city of endless possibilities, faced with an impossible choice. Kinda like deciding between Wicked and Hamilton on opening night, except the wrong decision could ruin your life.
And I have no idea what to do.
It all started three months ago, with a friendly family competition, decade-old bucket list, and a long overdue trek across the country.
But as I checked off tasks like learning to cook French cuisine (pro tip: it helps if you actually turn the oven on) and running a marathon (which is way longer than I thought), something remarkable happened.
I discovered skills and strengths I never knew existed, gained the respect I’d once deemed undeserved, and ditched my not-so-endearing nickname—Quincy “The Quitter” Carmichael.
I also reconnected with my childhood best friend’s older brother—who’s still swoon-level cute, by the way—and let’s just say, Nora Ephron would be proud.
But if I’ve learned anything from binge-watching romantic comedies, it’s that most happily ever afters come with a price. And not usually the one you expect.
So, here I am, torn between family and friendship, past and present, love and livelihood. And I could really use some advice.
Sincerely,
Neurotic in New York
From the USA Today bestselling author of the beloved Poppy Creek series comes a humorous and heartwarming stand-alone novel about love, friendship, family, and the–often bumpy—road of self-discovery.
(synopsis from Amazon)
Rachael is one of my favorites, and I'm very much looking forward to diving into a book that's quite a bit different than anything she's written previously.
Debbie Macomber's 2023 Releases by Debbie Macomber:
I haven't been able to find any information on Debbie's releases for this year yet, but she continues to be one of my all time favorites, and I will definitely be choosing to read anything she releases.
Genre: Adult Fiction/Contemporary/Chick Lit
Mandi Blake's 2023 Releases by Mandi Blake:
Another one of my favorites, Mandi is supposed to have several books releasing this year, and I can't wait to tackle them all.
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary/Cowboy Romance
The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz:
Publisher: Revell
Publication Date: January 1st, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Fiction
Synopsis:
In 1715, Lady Blythe Hedley's father is declared an enemy of the British crown because of his Jacobite sympathies, forcing her to flee her home in northern England. Secreted to the tower of Wedderburn Castle in Scotland, Lady Blythe awaits who will ultimately be crowned king. But in a house with seven sons and numerous servants, her presence soon becomes known.
No sooner has Everard Hume lost his father, Lord Wedderburn, than Lady Hedley arrives with the clothes on her back and her mistress in tow. He has his own problems--a volatile brother with dangerous political leanings, an estate to manage, and a very young brother in need of comfort and direction in the wake of losing his father. It would be best for everyone if he could send this misfit heiress on her way as soon as possible.
Drawn into a whirlwind of intrigue, shifting alliances, and ambitions, Lady Blythe must be careful whom she trusts. Her fortune, her future, and her very life are at stake. Those who appear to be adversaries may turn out to be allies--and those who pretend friendship may be enemies.
Laura Frantz writes heart wrenching and wonderful historical fiction novels that are truly unlike anything I've ever read before. I'm especially looking forward to her 2023 release.
A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter:
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Publication Date: March 1st, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary
Synopsis:
From the bestselling author of The Convenient Groom (now a beloved Hallmark Original movie) comes a sweet and sizzling story of a romance writer surprised by her own happily ever after.
When novelist Sadie Goodwin is forced to stop writing westerns and charged with penning a contemporary romance novel to rescue her lackluster sales, there’s only one tiny problem: She’s never been in love.
Desperate to salvage her career, Sadie begins devouring romance novels. Knowing she must devote herself to this confounding genre, she accepts an invitation to hole up at her friend’s beach duplex for the summer. Where better to witness love in bloom than on the beautiful North Carolina shore?
However, once ensconced in the charming ocean-front home with her sweet maltipoo Rio, she finds many ways to procrastinate. First there’s the beach, right outside her backdoor, with all its interesting visitors (research). Then there’s the free library she decides to build and set up by the back deck (She has to do something with all those romance novels). To say nothing of Sam Ford, the grumpy neighbor on the other side of the duplex . . . who she can’t seem to stop annoying.
A social butterfly by nature, Sadie soon gets to know all the beach regulars—sunbathers, walkers, and surfers alike. The free books draw a crowd right up to the house for nice little book chats, which further irritates her reclusive neighbor, to break up her “writing.” But things take an unexpected turn when Sadie opens a recently-placed novel to find a secret compartment—and tucked inside is a beautiful engagement ring. To whom does the ring belong? Sadie is convinced she needs to find the owner and save the man’s proposal from certain doom.
She draws a reluctant Sam into the project, and slowly their connection begins to develop. Are these weird fluttery feelings the first stirrings of love? Has Sadie managed to stumble upon the very subject about which she must write—and wouldn’t Sam make the perfect alpha hero?
Will Sadie find the ring’s rightful owner? And will she manage to pen a career-saving romance novel by summer’s end?
(synopsis from goodreads)
Denise Hunter is another one of my all time faves, and I love when she writes bookish stories. The synopsis of this one definitely peaked my interest, and the cover is absolutely gorgeous.
Wildflower Falls by Denise Hunter:
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Publication Date: September 12th, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary
Series: Riverbend Romance
Synopsis:
He’s here to train her horses and then skip town. She’s keeping her true identity a secret. But their spark complicates both of their plans.
When Charlotte Honeycutt, owner of Stillwater Ranch, discovered her deceased mother’s safety deposit box, she was not expecting life-changing news inside—the long-hidden identity of her biological father and the location of her two half brothers, Gavin and Cooper Robinson. While her father’s location is unknown, her brothers have grown up in Riverbend Gap, just as she did. Charlotte is determined to know them, but she is unsure how the revelation of a new sister might be received. Fortunately, her plans to build a new stable on her horse farm coincide with this dilemma since Robinson Construction is the only game in town, and she jumps at the chance.
Horse trainer Gunner Dawson is averse to the idea of settling down—or having lasting connections of any kind. His time at Stillwater Ranch is only meant to be temporary, but the young woman he finds there isn’t at all who he expected. Despite an inner warning that she might threaten his peace of mind, he accepts the task of getting her training program off the ground. Before long, he’s not only working at the stables—Charlotte has somehow dragged him into a search for her biological father. And Gunner soon discovers he was right about his peace of mind. Meanwhile, an abused horse tugs at his heart, Charlotte’s brother becomes a loyal friend, and the town of Riverbend Gap is getting some kind of strange hold over him. He’s always run from connections before, but this time leaving seems harder than ever before.
Both Charlotte and Gunner will have to be honest with others and themselves if they have any hope of the future they’re both starting to long for.
It's always an added treat to get two Denise Hunter releases in the same year, and I'm excited that this is a continuation of the Riverbend Romance series.
Borrow My Heart by Kasie West:
Publisher: Delacorte
Publication Date: June 13th, 2023
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/Contemporary
Series: Borrow My Heart
Synopsis:
When a girl overhears a guy getting verbally destroyed by his friends for being catfished, she jumps in to save the day—and pretends to be his online crush. A young adult romance from the critically acclaimed author of Places We've Never Been.
Wren is used to being called a control freak. She doesn’t care; sticking to the list of rules she created for herself helps her navigate life. But when a cute guy named Asher walks through the door of her neighborhood coffee shop, the rulebook goes out the window.
Asher is cute, charming . . . and being catfished by his online crush. So Wren makes an uncharacteristically impulsive decision—she pretends to be the girl he's waiting for to save him from embarrassment. Suddenly she’s fake-dating a boy she knows nothing about. And it’s . . . amazing.
It's not long before Asher has her breaking even more of her own rules. But will he forgive her when he finds out she's not who she says she is? Wren's not so sure. . . . After all, rules exist for a reason.
(synopsis from goodreads)
Kasie West has been one of my favorites ever since I read my very first title by her. However, I personally found her 2022 release to be a huge disappointment, and I'm hoping that her 2023 release will not be the same.
The Next Title in Catherine Brun's Maple Syrup Mystery Series:
This one has not even been announced yet, but I'm hoping it's going to happen in 2023, as I absolutely loved the first title in the series.
Hidden Beneath by Barbara Ross:
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
Publication Date: June 27th, 2023
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Series: Maine Clambake Mystery
Synopsis:
Serving up mouthwatering shellfish, the Snowden Family Clambake has become a beloved institution in Busman’s Harbor, Maine. But when new clues rise to the surface five years after the disappearance of Julia Snowden’ s mother’s friend, the family business shifts to sleuthing . . .
Julia and her mother, Jacqueline, have come to the exclusive summer colony of Chipmunk Island to attend a memorial service for Jacqueline’s old friend Ginny, who’s been officially declared dead half a decade after she went out for her daily swim in the harbor and was never seen again. But something seems fishy at the service—especially with the ladies of the Wednesday Club. As Julia and Jacqueline begin looking into Ginny’s cold case, a present-day murder stirs the pot, and mother and daughter must dive into the deep end to get to the bottom of both mysteries . . .
Another one of my favorite cozy mystery series, and I hope this new title will be worth the wait.
Truly Madly Sheeply by Heather Vogel Frederick:
Publisher: Simon Schuster Books For Young Readers
Publication Date: August 22nd, 2023
Genre: Middle Grade
Series Pumpkin Falls Mystery
Synopsis:
The Pumpkin Falls Private Eyes face a pumpkin snatcher and a haunted farm in the fourth and final cozy mystery of the Edgar Award–nominated middle grade series from the author of the beloved Mother-Daughter Book Club books.
It’s autumn in New England and Truly and her fellow Pumpkin Falls Private Eyes are gearing up for the annual Halloween Festival. Aunt True and her new husband, Rusty, have bought Ethel and Elmer Farnsworth’s dilapidated old farm on the edge of town, where they’re going to raise sheep and where Truly and her grandparents have volunteered to farm- and sheep-sit while the newlyweds are on their honeymoon.
But as always, there are mysteries and secrets afoot in Pumpkin Falls. Jack-o’-lanterns outside the shops downtown are going missing—in broad daylight! Plus, someone…or something…is trying to scare Truly’s aunt and uncle away from their new property with some seriously spooky hauntings.
With the arrival of Emilio, a new heartthrob student from Italy, and with Calhoun most definitely still in the picture, Truly has her hands full and will need all of her Private Eyes to help her solve the small town shenanigans this fall season.
(synopsis from goodreads)
One of my all time favorite middle grade series, I absolutely cannot wait to read this one. There's always such a long wait between releases in this particular series, and I will be over the moon when I finally get to read it.
Blind Trust by Natalie Walters:
Publisher: Revell
Publication Date: April 11th, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Suspense
Series: The SNAP Agency
Synopsis:
Lyla Fox knows she has a reputation at the SNAP Agency for impulsivity, but when she receives a threatening letter from a man she helped put in prison, she can't stop herself from going all in to find out why he's coming after her. Unfortunately, she's going to need the help of the one person who questions her reckless choices more than anyone else.
Explosives and weapons specialist Nicol�s Garcia agrees to help Lyla in order to keep her safe, but her recklessness continues to be a major concern, especially when her investigation into a conspiracy puts a target on her back. Dealing with bombs is dangerous. Working with Lyla is proving to be just as treacherous--to both the mission and his heart.
Natalie Walters closes out her SNAP Agency series with a bang with this nail-biting story of a deadly government conspiracy, an unlikely couple, and an ending that will leave you breathless.
(synopsis from goodreads)
I've been enjoying this series right from the beginning, and I have high hopes for this upcoming title.
The Secret to Happiness by Suzanne Woods Fisher:
Publisher: Revell
Publication Date: May 2nd, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary
Series: Cape Cod Creamery
Synopsis:
Escape to Cape Cod--where you just might find the secret to happiness
Callie Dixon had the world by its tail . . . until it all slipped away. Fired from her dream job after making a colossal mistake, she's escaped to her aunt's home on Cape Cod for time to bounce back. Except it isn't a home, it's an ice cream shop. And time isn't going to help, because Callie's bounce has up and left. There's a reason she made that mistake at work and she's struggling to come to terms with it.
Things go from bad to worse when Callie's cousin Dawn drags her to a community class about the secret to happiness. Happiness is the last thing Callie wants to think about right now, but instructor Bruno Bianco--a curiously gloomy fellow--is relentless. He has a way of turning Callie's thoughts upside down. Her feelings, too.
Could Bruno be right when he says that hitting rock bottom is the very best place to be? If so, how is that supposed to help her find exactly what--or who--has been missing all along?
(synopsis from goodreads)
I loved the first title in this series, and am looking forward to following along the characters' adventures in this second title. I definitely hope to read this one as soon as it's released.
In Spotlight and Shadow by Rachel Scott McDaniel:
Publisher: Barbour
Publication Date: February 1st, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Dual Timeline
Series: Doors to the Past
Synopsis:
A Gem of a Mystery Takes Center Stage
Walk through Doors to the Past via a new series of historical stories of romance and adventure.
Elise Malvern has a habit of letting people down. Her former boyfriend who hoped she’d be his bride. Her grandfather who hoped she’d take over the family’s auction company. But mostly she’s disappointed herself. What’s the point of pursuing her passion as a violinist, if she is too scared to audition for a seat in the Pittsburgh Symphony? Her internship at the elegant Heinz Hall places her in the wings of the stage, but never on it. By accident, she discovers an old stage prop. Her instincts tell her there’s more to the paste necklace than meets the eye. Whether a good idea or not, she accepts help from a childhood friend, who happens to be country music megastar—Peirson Brooks. Peirson and Elise share a history; one she doesn’t care to repeat. The more involved they become in the mystery, the more things get tangled, including her heart.
A century earlier…
Sophie Walters longs for center stage, her name on the marquee, and all that jazz, but climbing her way into an acting career is more difficult than she imagined. Having spoiled all her chances in Hollywood, she returns to Pittsburgh, accepting an insignificant role in a popular production. She watches her dreams pass by from behind the curtain at the illustrious Loew’s Penn Theatre. She finally gets the coveted spotlight, but not for her talent. No, her surge to fame is all one terrible mistake. Somehow, she’s suspected to be a notorious jewel thief known around Pittsburgh as The Mirage. The man she pleads for help is none other than the man she jilted at the altar five years before, Sterling Monroe.
(synopsis from goodreads)
Doors to the Past has been one of my favorite series the past two years, and this one sounds amazing!
The Keys to Gramercy Park by Candice Sue Patterson:
Publisher: Barbour
Publication Date: May 1st, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Dual Timeline
Series: Doors to the Past
Synopsis:
Secrets Sealed Within a Wall Come to Light in Lower Manhattan
Walk through Doors to the Past via a new series of historical stories of romance and adventure.
Investigative historical journalist Andrea Andrews is tired of waiting tables to make ends meet. If she could find and write the next breakout story, she could secure a promotion with Smithsonian Magazine as their writer-at-large. But not much happens in lower Manhattan out of the ordinary until she discovers post-Civil War counterfeit bills hidden in the wall of her historic district apartment.
Politics have always been Beau Davidson-Quincy’s passion, despite his family’s real estate empire. His clean image and single status make him a target in the media as he prepares to build his campaign for NYC governor. He has nothing to hide until a cute waitress unravels a mystery that could destroy his family’s reputation.
Two centuries earlier, wounded Civil War veteran Franklin Davidson lost everything—his house, his wife, his standing in society. In his darkest moment, he’s awarded a position with the newly formed Secret Service to combat the spread of counterfeit U.S. currency. His life and new home in Gramercy Park are the envy of his peers, but nothing is as it seems. Secrets are meant to be kept, and Franklin will take his to his grave.
(synopsis from goodreads)
I'm sure I'll love this title in my favorite Doors to the Past series as well, and I love that the synopsis sounds like something completely different from the previous titles.
Summer in the Spotlight by Liz Johnson:
Publisher: Revell
Publication Date: August 8th, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary
Series: Prince Edward Island Shores
Synopsis:
A hurricane may have destroyed her livelihood on Prince Edward Island, but she's determined to save her community
Kelsey Ahern has performed at the Victoria Playhouse on Prince Edward Island every summer since she was seven. But when a hurricane destroys the building, it's not just her memories that are in jeopardy. Her future as a teacher and drama coach are too. She teams up with Levi Ross, the facilities director at the high school, to produce a benefit show to raise money to rebuild the theater. He has a reputation for being able to fix anything, and Kelsey is sure there's more to the quiet man than meets the eye.
For his part, Levi has admired Kelsey for years, but he can't seem to find the words to tell her. When a popular weatherman arrives in town to cover the aftermath of the hurricane and takes an interest in Kelsey and her show, Levi realizes that the time has come to speak up--or lose the heart of the woman he longs for.
Join New York Times bestselling author Liz Johnson for a season of rebuilding, restoration, and romance with this final book in the Prince Edward Island Shores series.
(synopsis from goodreads)
I've loved getting to follow along the Ross brothers amidst all their familial troubles and struggles, and I'm looking forward to getting to finally read Levi's story.
The Maid of Ballymacool by Jennifer Deibel:
Publisher: Revell
Publication Date: February 1st, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Fiction
Synopsis:
Brianna Kelly was abandoned at Ballymacool House and Boarding School as an infant. She has worked there since she was a wee girl and will likely die there. Despite a sense that she was made for something more, Brianna feels powerless to change her situation, so she consoles herself by exploring the Ballymacool grounds, looking for hidden treasures to add to the secret trove beneath the floorboards of her room.
When Michael Wray, the son of local gentry, is sent to Ballymacool to deal with his unruly cousin, he finds himself drawn to Brianna, immediately and inescapably. There is something about her that feels so . . . familiar. When Brianna finds a piece of silver in the woods, she commits to learning its origins, with the help of Michael. What they discover may change everything.
Fan favorite Jennifer Deibel invites you back to the Emerald Isle in the 1930s for this fresh take on the Cinderella story, complete with a tantalizing mystery, a budding romance, and a chance at redemption.
I don't think Jennifer Deibel could write a bad book if she tried, and this one sounds both wonderful and heartwarming, and I can't wait to dive right into it. It gives off some Regency era vibes from the synopsis, and sounds both atmospheric and right up my alley.
The Cairo Curse by Pepper Basham:
Publisher: Barbour
Publication Date: February 1st, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Fiction/Mystery
Series: Frederick and Grace Mystery
Synopsis:
Clue meets Indiana Jones with a fiction-loving twist only Grace Percy can provide.
Newlyweds Lord and Lady Astley have already experienced their fair-share of suspense, but when a honeymoon trip takes a detour to the mystical land of Egypt, not even Grace with her fiction-loving mind is prepared for the dangers in store. From an assortment of untrustworthy adventure-seekers to a newly discovered tomb with a murderous secret, Frederick and Grace must lean on each other to navigate their dangerous surroundings. As the suspects mount in an antiquities’ heist of ancient proportions, will Frederick and Grace’s attempts to solve the mystery lead to another death among the sands?
The Cairo’s Curse is a delightful sequel to The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper Basham in the Freddie and Grace Mystery series.
(synopsis from goodreads)
I'm so excited that Pepper Basham decided to turn the Astley's story into a series, and I can't wait to dive right into another book starring them. I have a feeling this one is going to be positively amazing, and I hope I end up being right about it.
Positively, Penelope by Pepper Basham:
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Publication Date: August 1st, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary
Synopsis:
Told mostly through letters, texts, and email, this contemporary romance will charm its way into hearts as Penelope rescues a theater and discovers her true self in the process.
Penelope Edgewood is practically positive in every way, so when, fresh out of college, she is awarded a paid internship to help save a century-old theater on the island of Skymar, she jumps at the chance. After all, a crumbling theater needs the special touch of someone who reveres all things vintage and adores the stage.
Unfortunately, not everything is as it seems at Darling House Theatre. Finances are in shambles, the local theater group is disenchanted, and the two brothers, Matt and Alec Gray, can’t seem to see eye-to-eye about how to run their theatrical business. So, of course, it’s the perfect place for Penelope to shine her own personal brand of sunshine.
With a little help from GK, the person emailing her encouragement along the way, she puts all her heart into helping the Grays save Darling House. But between Matt’s ever-present skepticism, Alec’s tendency to treat Penelope a little too much like the “princess” she thinks she wants to be (until someone actually started treating her that way), a grandfather who is stuck in his grief, and a mysterious person stealing Penelope’s marketing ideas, she’s not sure her optimism is enough to make a happily-ever-after of her own story, let alone The Darling House’s.
Between an adorable little girl, a matchmaker, a sea monster or two, and a copious amount of musical references, can Penelope draw enough confidence from her faith, her family, and her adoration of all things Julie Andrews, to find the thief and save the theater . . . without getting her heart broken in the process?
(synopsis from goodreads)
Authentically Izzy was one of my all time favorite books of 2022, and I can't wait to read another epistolary novel set in the same book world!
Robin Lee Hatcher's 2023 Releases:
Another of my favorites, I can't wait to dive right into whatever books she treats her readers to in 2023!
In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer:
Publisher: Bethany House
Publication Date: May 2nd, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Speculative/Dual Timeline
Series: Timeless
Synopsis:
Maggie inherited a gift from her time-crossing parents that allows her to live three separate lives in 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each night she goes to sleep in one time period and wakes up in another. Until, that is, she turns twenty-one, when she will have to forfeit two of those lives--and everyone she knows in them--forever.
In 1861, Maggie is the daughter of an influential senator at the outbreak of the Civil War, navigating a capital full of Southern spies and wounded soldiers. In 1941, she is a Navy nurse, grappling with her knowledge of the future when she's asked to join a hospital ship being sent to Pearl Harbor. And in 2001, she's a brilliant young medical student, fulfilling her dream of becoming a surgeon, yet unable to use her modern skills in her other paths.
While Maggie has sworn off romance until she makes her final choice, an intriguing man tugs at her heart in each era. The mysterious British gentleman. The prickly, demanding doctor. The charming young congressman. She's drawn to each man in different ways, only complicating the impossible decision she must make, which looms ever closer.
With so much on the line, how can Maggie choose just one life to keep and the rest to lose?
(synopsis from goodreads)
The first title in this series was one of my top reads of 2023, and I've been wanting to read the second book ever since. I love the originality of this one, and how the story kept me guessing right throughout. I can't wait to dive back into this book world.
And Finally, drumroll please.....................
Estuary by Lisa Tawn Bergen:
Publisher: Enclave Publishing
Publication Date: June 13th, 2023
Genre: Christian Fiction/Speculative/Young Adult Fiction
Series: Oceans of Time
Synopsis:
Can a family bond stand the test of time?
Lady Tiliani Forelli is the epitome of the She-Wolves who raised her, an adept archer with a mind of her own. It is long past time for her to wed, but she deems each young lord who comes to bid for her hand lacking. With battles upon their border, and rumors of war growing louder on every front, Lady Forelli’s decision could secure her kingdom’s peace...or bring about its destruction.
Centuries later, history major Luciana Bettarini takes a summer job alongside her twin, Domenico, as a period actor at Castello Forelli in Italy. As incoming college seniors, this might be their last chance to spend meaningful time together, so she’s soaking up every minute. But when Dom’s theory that their lost Bettarrini relatives have traveled through time becomes potentially real—and they might be able to follow—Luci fears they’ll be forever divided.
While I am excited about every single title featured in this post, this one is by far my most anticipated read of 2023! I was not expecting to ever get more stories set in the world of River of Time, and I can't wait to get to dive right into this one!
And that's all my anticipated reads of 2023 so far guys! I'm sure I will be adding more books to this list as more are announced, but for now, these are the ones I'm the most excited about.
What books are you most anticipating for release this year? Be sure and drop a comment down below letting me! I'd love to hear all about it.
Thanks for reading guys, and until next time, have a great rest of your day :)
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