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Denise Hunter

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Denise Hunter is the award-winning author of more than 40 novels, three of which have been adapted into Hallmark movies.

Denise writes heartwarming, small-town romances, peopled with layered characters who have real-life issues. Her readers enjoy the vicarious thrill of falling in love and the promise of a happily-ever-after sigh as they savor the final pages of her books.

In 1996, Denise began her first novel, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her books contain a strong romantic element, and her husband says he provides all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!

Denise and her husband live in Indiana, where they raised three sons, and are c
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Denise Hunter Hi Cintia. Have you considered indie publishing? Many new writers are now publishing directly to Amazon etc. If you made plans for this perhaps you wo…moreHi Cintia. Have you considered indie publishing? Many new writers are now publishing directly to Amazon etc. If you made plans for this perhaps you wouldn't be so discouraged. (less)
Denise Hunter Hi Rachel. Great question. I don't really read mystery, so that's why I don't write it. You've probably noticed a few of my books have a suspense elem…moreHi Rachel. Great question. I don't really read mystery, so that's why I don't write it. You've probably noticed a few of my books have a suspense element. (Blue Ridge Sunrise and Falling Like Snowflakes, for example.) I do incorporate it when it's appropriate for the story, but I don't think I'll ever write a full-on romantic mystery. (less)
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Falling Into Us by Denise Hunter
"A mysterious letter, a lost grandmother, and a search for healing set the background to the novel "Falling Into Us".  The story follows Gabby’s journey after her mom’s death. When Gabby brings her late mother’s letter to the grandmother she believed " Read more of this review »
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“He had no idea what missing was. Missing was lying in the dampness of your tears night after night. Missing was a constant hollow spot in the center of your chest. Missing was a yawning ache that was never satisfied.”
Denise Hunter, The Accidental Bride

“It's fear that makes an act courageous.”
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“...sometimes we have to find the courage to take off our shoes and feel it all. Even the bad stuff.”
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This is the poll for December's Books of the Month! The two with the most votes will be our group reads.

Falling Like Snowflakes (Summer Harbor, #1) by Denise Hunter Falling Like Snowflakes by Denise Hunter
 
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A Patchwork Christmas Collection by Judith McCoy Miller A Patchwork Christmas Collection by Judith McCoy Miller,Stephanie Grace Whitson, and Nancy Moser
 
  6 votes 16.2%

The Christmas Star by Ace Collins The Christmas Star by Ace Collins
 
  4 votes 10.8%

A Wild Goose Chase Christmas (Quilts of Love, #2) by Jennifer AlLee A Wild Goose Chase Christmas by Jennifer AlLee
 
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The Doctor's Christmas Quilt (Quilt #2) by Kathi Macias The Doctor's Christmas Quilt by Kathi Macias
 
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A Basket Brigade Christmas by Judith McCoy Miller A Basket Brigade Christmas by Judith McCoy Miller, Nancy Moser and Stephanie Grace Whitson
 
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Nutcracker Christmas (Christmas Traditions #6) by Jennifer AlLee Nutcracker Christmas by Jennifer AlLee
 
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Tidings of Comfort and Joy A Classic Christmas Novel of Love, Loss, and Reunion by T. Davis Bunn Tidings of Comfort and Joy by T. Davis Bunn
 
  3 votes 8.1%

The Fruitcake Challenge (Christy Lumber Camp, #1; Christmas Traditions, #3) by Carrie Fancett Pagels The Fruitcake Challenge by Carrie Fancett Pagels
 
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Olivia's Bookish Places & Spaces Hi,

Thanks so much for accepting my FR! Happy reading! :)


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Jill Denise, Thank you very much for accepting my friend reuest! You made my day.


Abigail Mitchell Thanks for accepting me!


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David Housholder Denise, thanks so much for the add.

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May you remain and grow in your prolific-ness :-)


Denise Hunter Pamela wrote: "Hey Denise...Thanks for accepting my friend request."

You're welcome. :)


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