My TBR List is this week’s Reader Friday post. Although I haven’t had time to read, I’ve been adding books to my To Be Read list. I thought I’d share it with you.
But first the photo and verse. Did you ever wonder what the back side of a cloud looks like? Wonder no more. Clouds look the same top and bottom. I took the photo from the air as we flew to Venice…Florida. 🙂 It was a beautiful day with scattered clouds that looked like cotton candy.
As I was 2500 feet in the air, the verse from Isaiah came to mind. It is He who sits above the circle of the earth. With this verse, it’s hard to understand how anyone ever thought the earth was flat!
Now for my TBR list. First off are two books that released this past week. The first one is an anthology that’s perfect for Valentine’s month. Here are the covers and back copy:
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hen love is rooted in God, no force of nature can stand against it.
Four heartfelt novellas. Four forces of nature. One unshakable truth—faith-filled love can weather any storm.
Romancing the Elements brings together four uplifting romance stories where ordinary people discover extraordinary love when life pushes their comfort zones. From icy porches to coastal winds, rugged wilderness trails to unyielding stone, each story explores how faith, love, and surrender intertwine in unexpected seasons.
In this collection, readers will meet:
- A driven career woman and a gentle small-town engineer whose opposites-attract romance unfolds during an unexpected ice storm
- A television anchor starting over in a coastal city, learning that home—and love—may look different than she planned
- Two battle-tested veterans facing old wounds and new hope amid Montana’s untamed beauty
- A counselor and a survival expert leading a wilderness retreat where healing, faith, and love walk side by side
Blending small-town charm, emotional depth, and gentle humor, these novellas offer tender reminders that God often does His best work when hearts are stretched and plans are surrendered.
If you love the heartfelt faith, emotional warmth, and hopeful romance found in stories by Denise Hunter, Irene Hannon, or Becky Wade—settle in and let these stories carry you through every season of love.
This anthology is available on Amazon KU.
Next are stories from Lynette Eason and Dani Pettrey.
Brace yourself for double the suspense in these snowbound adventures as an avalanche forces two couples to face down their enemies in a ski resort shut off from the outside world.
In Buried in Shadows by Dani Pettrey, Cassandra Parker arrives at her best friend’s destination wedding, praying her stalker hasn’t tracked her to Colorado. Also part of the wedding party is Sheriff Joel Brunswick, the man she stunned by leaving at the altar to hide a dangerous truth. When an avalanche strands their ski group in an abandoned lodge, it becomes chillingly clear that Cassandra’s stalker has followed her … and he’s willing to kill to make her his.
In Snowbound Secrets by Lynette Eason, Dr. Maya Sullivan fully intends to escape her past and finish planning a retreat for military veterans at the ranch she’s inherited. Unfortunately, her plans go sideways when an avalanche traps her in a Colorado ski resort. An unexpected reunion with her high school crush forces her to confront past wounds, but she soon realizes someone is targeting her, and their search for a shadowy enemy becomes a matter of life and death.
A gripping romantic suspense novella collection from bestselling authors Lynette Eason and Dani Pettrey featuring second-chance romance, trapped together forced proximity, military and law enforcement heroes, a small-town destination wedding, and snowbound survival at a Colorado ski resort.
Three years after her mother’s suspicious death, forensic artist Jo Cattrel is in hiding, working at a storm-watching lodge along the Washington coast. When her father sends her a disturbing and cryptic message, Jo leaves the safety of
the lodge to find him. But during the ferry crossing, Jo witnesses a murder–and becomes a target.
More surprising to Jo than being in danger is the identity of the person who steps in to protect her: none other than her ex, former Green Beret Cole Mercer. Now a private investigator, Cole has been looking into her mother’s death. If he can just uncover the truth, maybe Jo can end her self-imposed captivity and the two of them can pick up the pieces and build a future together.
As Cole and Jo search for answers, the past rushes in like a dangerous tide to sweep them away before the truth can be revealed.
In this action-packed thriller, USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Goddard serves up a complex plot and the sizzling romance readers have come to expect.
You can find links to buy here.
Okay, Readers, what are you reading this week? Or what’s on your TBR list? Leave a comment, and I’ll enter you in a drawing for a book from my library!
Now for Friday’s song. This is the first song I remember hearing sung in church other than “Jesus Loves Me.” I hope you enjoy.
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In the Garden was one of my paternal grandmother’s favorite hymns. Beautiful song.
I just finished Deadly Currents. It was so good!
Starting Long Trail Home by Lacy Williams.
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Gail, my pastor had a beautiful voice (I thought he was God for a long time. ;-)), and he sang “In the Garden” at least a couple of times a year.
I’m currently reading an arc of Renegade by Susan May Warren. Next up on my TBR pile is Perilous Tides by Elizabeth Goddard.
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You will love Perilous Tides, Jean! It’s the first book in this series.
All books sound and look like good reads sure would like to read printed copies of all books
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I’m looking forward to reading them, Crystal!
Currently reading Mary Connealy’s Ambush of the Heart and loving it! Next is Whiteout. Thank you for the recommendations.
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I want to read that one, Phyllis! So many good books and so little time!
Great photo and verse. I remember flying through a very large cloud formation one summer over Arizona coming into Phoenix for a plane change. All I could think of is the enormous power that God exerts over His marvelous universe. And yet, as a devotion I read this morning made clear, we are God’s kids, and we can ask Him anything. What a privilege!
My TBR is currently all preorders, with “Deadly Currents” likely to be my next read. I’m currently reading “Romance Under Wraps”, the first of the Whiskey River Mysteries by Claire O’Sullivan. Pat, thank you for introducing me to this author a few weeks back! It starts with: “Another week passed, and I still had no idea who I truly was. I stared at patient charts and their familiar name tags with a pang of regret. I knew their names, but I didn’t know mine.”
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I have that one on my list as well, Tim. Sure wish I had more time to read. lol
I just finished this book yesterday. WOW! The closer I got to the end, the more surprising were the twists. So great! I just started book 2 in this series. Now I have another favorite author 🙂
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As soon as I can, I’m reading it, too, Tim!
Your TBR looks great, Patricia. Enjoy! I am reading my BIC (Big Intimidating Classic) for the year: East of Eden. Why, oh why didn’t I read it sooner? It’s fantastic!
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I read that when I was about 22…fantastic book, Priscilla.
I am just finishing Romancing the Elements. It’s great. I already read Whiteout and Deadly Currents. Wow talk about tense suspense! Both were fantastic!
I am reading A Deeper Well by Jill Eileen Smith, then A Rancer for Easter by Susie Dietze. And I just won Edge of Truth by Janice Cantore and want to get to it soon. Raging Waters by Dana Mentink just came in the mail for me to review for March! Loved her Fire Mountain.
Paula, when I saw the name “Romancing the Elements”, I had to look it up. I was thinking something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGM-wSKFBpo&list=RDzGM-wSKFBpo&start_radio=1
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I love it, Tim! I bet that’d be a good way to memorize the Periodic Table. 🙂
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I loved Fire Mountain, too, Paula! Sounds like you have some great reads on your TBR list!
I am currently reading the Persistent Road by Tim Bishop
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I love Tim Bishop biking books! I would love to do what he did–he bases his stories on his biking trips.
Patricia,
Great photo and verse!
I am reading Every Deadly Suspicion by Janice Cantore. Next, I have The Amish Ballerina by Wanda Brunstetter, When Justice Comes by Coble & Acker, Teacher of Courage by Susan May Warren. Also waiting on Deadly Currents and Whiteout.
Can’t wait until your next book comes out. Keep them coming! God bless!
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I have When Justice Comes on Audio and can’t wait to listen to it, Kimberly!
Love the photo & verse. In the Garden is my Mommy’s favorite song. I am reading “Tea With Elephants” by Robin Gunn Jones.
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Thanks, Lisa! I think I have Tea With Elephants on my Kindle…must get to it…
Yes! Tea with Elephants. A must read, Pat! 😉
I am currently reading The Belle of Chatham by Laura Frantz, it’s so good! Hearts on the Fly by Toni Shiloh is probably next, but I’m a mood reader so we’ll see.
I’m reading An Appearance of Impropriety by Jayna Breigh. Happy Friday! Enjoy your weekend.
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Sounds good, Caryl! It’s a great weekend here in Florida. Temps in the 70s and sunshine. 🙂
I am reading The Bird of Bedford Manor by Michelle Griep and just finished listening to the four book of Charles Martin’s Murphy Shepherd series (wow!). When Justice Comes by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker was a great end to the series. Raging Waters was good and Last to Fall by Lynn Blackburn also. Next up is Connie Mann’s The Liar’s Treasure. I am also listening to Shannon Bream’s The Love Stories of the Bible Speak.
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Gloria, I loved Charles Martin’s Murphy Shepherd series. I listened and read all the books back to back. The audio version was awesome! I wish there was another one!
I just finished Embarked by Melissa Miller.
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Sounds interesting, Judy!
I am reading Deadly Currents by Elizabeth Goddard it is such an amazing read
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I can’t wait to read it, Sarah!
Ha. I guess I never thought about seeing the back side of a cloud. Something to think about. Hmmmmmm. Fun photo, Pat.
I am currently trying to read Waiting on Love by Tracie Peterson, but have only read the first paragraph so far. My TBR pile, oh mercy. It is huge. However, I do want to read all the ones you mentioned above. . . and will!
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I haven’t read that one by Tracie Peterson, Barbara. And I hadn’t thought about what the backside of a cloud looks like until I took the photo. lol
Love the photo and verse!
Just finished reading Never Fall Again by Lynn Blackburn.
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Never Fall Again by Lynn Blackburn is on my TBR list too, Mary G!
Thank you for featuring our release. I LOVE photos like that above the earth.
I’m hearing the frogs singing these days in NE Mississippi, and see buds in the azaleas. Spring IS coming.
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Yes, Spring is coming!!! Thank You, God!! And it’s a great book, Delores!
Happy Valentine’s Day. I’m ready Ambush of the Heart by Mary Connealy.
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I must get one of Mary Connealy’s books, Lucy!
I just received an advance copy of Raging Waters by Dana Mentink and will start reading it this weekend.
In the Garden is one of my very favorite hymns. I also live to listen to Alan Jackson. Thank you for sharing it!!
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I’m glad you enjoyed Alan Jackson’s version of “In The Garden”, Carolyn.
Love the picture and verse as always.
I was at the library in December and came across some that were written over ten years ago. I’m reading one of those now. It’s A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund.
Fall, 1880
Forestville, Michigan
Hans had stolen all the egg money—again.
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What an intriguing first line, Edward! I’m glad you enjoyed the picture and verse. 🙂
Love the song and not reading anything right now!
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You sound like me, Shelia! lol. Glad you enjoyed the song.
I’m reading A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr.
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That sounds interesting, Diana!
I am reading Dangerous Intent by Roxanne Rustand. These books in your post are all on my to-read list.
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I love Roxanne’s books, Becky!
I just started Two Seconds Too Late by Dani Pettrey.
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I loved that book, Mary!
not reading anything now
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You sound like me, BN100. lol
Love the song – it’s so soothing! I’m currently reading Wedding Nightmare ARC. So far, I enjoyed it!
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Wedding Nightmare sounds like my kind of book, Emily.
I’m reading a cozy mystery- A Taste for Murder by Daisy Belle.
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That sounds like a good one, Sally Jo.
Special Target by Jerusha Agen
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I love Jerusha Agen’s books, Natalya!