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J.C. Ward

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Average rating: 4.4 · 193 ratings · 138 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	Stalked (From Harvest to Harbor #1) 4.34 avg rating — 87 ratings — 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
	Luck Runs Out 4.10 avg rating — 41 ratings — 2 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
	Coasted (From Harvest to Harbor #2) 4.79 avg rating — 28 ratings — 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
	Whiskers and Words 4.43 avg rating — 21 ratings — 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
	Country Christmas Chaos (Country Chaos Series) 4.81 avg rating — 16 ratings	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 am very excited for Stalk to launch. I would appreciate your review here on Goodreads. Reviews help new authors so much. Thank you in advance, and I hope you enjoy the book!
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Your Deepest, Darkest Secret

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The Last to Drown: A Thriller

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Hawaiian Hearts

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J.C. Ward liked J.D. Williams's review of Stalked (From Harvest to Harbor #1): "I had no idea what to expect from this thriller. Growing up in corn country myself, the creepy visions of the corn stalk scenes were giving me Stephen King vibes, but I’m glad this book went in different directions. A good plot, compelling scenes, an" Read more of this review »
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J.C. Ward and 1 other person liked Natalie Douglas's review of Country Christmas Chaos (Country Chaos Series): "Getting into the early holiday spirit!🤍 @jcwardauthor This book was a fast read and a cute, adorable, sweet ride wrapped into a little holiday package!❤️ JC Ward is such a sweet, cozy author and her depth of genres is beautiful. Country Christmas Cha" Read more of this review »
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