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Rachel Scott McDaniel is an award-winning author who writes historical and contemporary romance with heart, mystery, and humor. When she’s not dreaming up swoony heroes or happily-ever-afters, you can find her chasing adventures in Ohio with her husband, two amazing kids, and an endless supply of chocolate. Rachel loves hiking trails almost as much as plot twists and is always on the hunt for the next great story … or snack. Connect with her at www.RachelScottMcDaniel.com or on your favorite social media platform! ...more

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	The Starlet Spy 4.35 avg rating — 624 ratings — published 2023 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Undercurrent of Secrets 4.50 avg rating — 544 ratings — published 2021 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Walking on Hidden Wings 4.39 avg rating — 505 ratings — published 2024 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Mobster's Daughter 4.44 avg rating — 488 ratings — published 2021 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In Spotlight and Shadow 4.45 avg rating — 476 ratings — published 2023 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Red Canary 4.26 avg rating — 387 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Above the Fold 4.37 avg rating — 359 ratings — published 2019 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dreams We Knew 4.40 avg rating — 310 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	About Last Christmas 4.47 avg rating — 280 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Something Borrowed by Rachel Scott McDaniel (Goodreads Author), Susie Finkbeiner (Goodreads Author), Allison Pittman (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 181 ratings — published 2024 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Rachel McDaniel rated a book it was amazing Smoke In the Mirrors (Slanted London, #2) by Jessica Scarlett (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Rachel McDaniel and 1 other person liked Rebekah Millet's review of Risking His Heart: "What a breath of fresh air! With faith, romance, and an unexpected mystery to solve, this friends-to-love story was exactly what I needed to read during the holidays. "
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Rachel McDaniel rated a book really liked it The Blonde Who Came in From the Cold (Blonde Identity, #2) by Ally Carter (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“I've never seen them happier than when they'd lost everything and found each other and a faith in something greater than themselves.”
― Rachel Scott McDaniel, Undercurrent of Secrets

tags: life

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“He didn’t want to fall into love, tripping, grappling for purchase. No, he wanted to step into it, footing sure, eyes open. Knowing full well who she was, and choosing her not despite it, but because of it. For who she was made her the beautiful soul he craved.”
― Rachel Scott McDaniel, The Mobster's Daughter

tags: love

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“It didn’t matter what good I could accomplish. I could change my name. My identity. But at the end of the day, I’d always be the mobster’s daughter.”
― Rachel Scott McDaniel, The Mobster's Daughter

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“In order for things to work out, God had to be at the forefront.”
― Toni Shiloh, The Love Script

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“You have everything… Your citizenship is not earthly but heavenly. You belong to a God who would see you enjoy nothing but an abundant life.”
― Toni Shiloh, The Love Script

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“Then that's it? You don't want to be bad, so you decided to be good?"

"I don't think it's as black-and-white as that. It's more like I was in such a state that once God opened my eyes to Him, I couldn't help but choose the things that would only glorify Him. It's no longer about me.”
― Toni Shiloh, The Love Script

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