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message 1: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4180 comments Mod
For those that enjoy reading and tracking new author reads, this challenge is for you! An easy way to find new authors is to review books others post for challenges. Also take a look at Christian Fiction Devourers Facebook Group and see what books are being recommended there.


LEVELS:
Level 1: 1-10 new authors
Level 2: 11-25 new authors
Level 3: 25-40 new authors
Level 4: 40-60 new authors
Level 5: 60+ new authors

This year, debut novels will be tracked in this challenge as well. You can include in your general new to me author list and write debut next to it or have a separate debut list for your tracking. Or not identify which novels are debut novels. Tailor as works best for you.

Who's in?


message 3: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (last edited Dec 23, 2025 03:50PM) (new)

Staci | 4180 comments Mod
This is one of my favorites! I'm in for Level 4: 40-60 new to me authors.

#1 Jenni L Walsh Unsinkable A Novel by Jenni L. Walsh General Market

#2 Sarah Hamaker Justice Delayed (The Seeking Justice #1) by Sarah Hamaker Fatal Past Twin Oaks Secrets by Sarah Hamaker Mistletoe & Murder by Sarah Hamaker

#3 Diane Carlson Evans Healing Wounds A Vietnam War Combat Nurse's 10-Year Fight to Win Women a Place of Honor in Washington, D.C. by Diane Carlson Evans

#4 Jayna Breigh The Hunted Heir by Jayna Breigh

#5 Mark Sullivan Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan General Market

#6 KyLee Woodley The Bandit's Redemption (Outlaw Hearts Book 1) by KyLee Woodley

#7 Ane Mulligan In High Cotton (The Georgia Magnolias #1) by Ane Mulligan

#8 Patrick Taylor Lost on Purpose Adventures of a 21st Century Mountain Man (Real-Life Adventures of the Texas Yeti Book 2) by Patrick Taylor

#9 Amanda Tero Hours We Regret (Watson Mini Twins Mysteries #1) by Chelsea Michelle Chaos we Unravel (Watson Twins Mini Mysteries #2) by Chelsea Michelle Coffee we Spill (A Watson Twins Mini Mysteries #3) by Chelsea Michelle

#10 A.M. Heath Hours We Regret (Watson Mini Twins Mysteries #1) by Chelsea Michelle Chaos we Unravel (Watson Twins Mini Mysteries #2) by Chelsea Michelle Coffee we Spill (A Watson Twins Mini Mysteries #3) by Chelsea Michelle

#11 Mimi Matthews The Lost Letter by Mimi Matthews

#12 Lynn Vincent Indianapolis The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man by Lynn Vincent

#13 Sara Vladic Indianapolis The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man by Lynn Vincent

#14 Rhonda Dragomir When the Flames Ravaged July 6, 1944 (A Day to Remember, #2) by Rhonda Dragomir

#15 Jill Lynn The Summer of Keeping Secrets by Jill Lynn Things We Keep Hidden by Jill Lynn

#16 Sandra Kay Vosburgh The Girl in Her by Sandra Kay Vosburgh

#17 Carol Baldwin Half-Truths by Carol Baldwin

#18 Geraldine Brooks Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks

#19 Andrea Christianson Meet Me on Lilac Lane (Jonathon Island #2) by Andrea Christenson

#20 John Donohue The Greatest Beer Run Ever Movie Tie-In A Memoir of Friendship, Loyalty, and War by John "Chick" Donohue

#21 Amanda Peters The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Debut, some foul language

#22 Lisa Jordan Meet Me on Blueberry Hill (Jonathon Island #4) by Lisa Jordan

#23 Corrie ten Boom The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom

#24 Erma Ullrey Journaled With Love by Erma M. Ullrey

#25 Sarah May Warren Meet Me at Sunset Cove (Jonathon Island #5) by Sarah May Warren

#26 Marie Benedict The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict

#27 Victoria Christopher Murray The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict GM

#28 Jurica Pavicic Red Water by Jurica Pavičić GM Some foul language & sexual content

#29 Niall Williams This Is Happiness by Niall Williams Time of the Child by Niall Williams GM

#30 Abbey Downey An Uncertain Road (Adventurous Hearts #1) by Abbey Downey

#31 Bruce Holsinger Culpability by Bruce Holsinger GM Some foul language and sexual content

#32 Christen Krumm Meet Me at the Christmas Cottage (Jonathon Island, #6) by Christen Krumm

#33 Keira D'Amato Don't Call It a Comeback What Happened When I Stopped Chasing PRs, and Started Chasing Happiness by Keira D'Amato

#34 Richard Osman The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club #1) by Richard Osman

#35 Sarah Damoff The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff

#36 J.L. Carr A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr

#37 Dana R Lynn A Dark Silence (LaMar County Justice #0.5) by Dana R. Lynn

#38 Connie Mann The Crown Conspiracy (Speranza Team) by Connie Mann

#39 S K Derben Case of the Curved Staircase A Macaroni on Wheels Mystery (Macaroni on Wheels Mysteries Book 2) by S.K. Derban

#40 Marjan Kamali The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

#41 Erik Larson The Demon of Unrest A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson

#42 Amity Gaige Heartwood by Amity Gaige GM foul language

#43 Virginia Evans The Correspondent by Virginia Evans GM some foul language

#44 John Williams Stoner by John Williams

#45 John Green Everything Is Tuberculosis The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green

#46 Barbara Ehrenreich Nickel and Dimed On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara Ehrenreich

#47 Samantha Downing Too Old for This by Samantha Downing


message 5: by Lynnette (last edited Dec 30, 2025 11:19AM) (new)

Lynnette  | 798 comments I’m in!

January - December 2025

Level 1: 1-10 new authors
1. Faith Blum:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

2. Andrea Renee Cox:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

3. Bailey Gaines:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

4. Grace A. Johnson:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

5. Katja H. Labonté:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

6. Rachel Leitch:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

7. Erika Mathews:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

8. Kellyn Roth:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

9. Kristen Heitzmann:
Secrets (The Michelli Family Series #1) by Kristen Heitzmann

10. Carla Laureano:
The Broken Hearts Bakery (Haven Ridge #1) by Carla Laureano

Level 2: 11-25 new authors
11. Sandra D. Bricker:
The Big 5-OH! by Sandra D. Bricker

12. Stephanie Grace Whitson:
Valley of the Shadow (Dakota Moons Book 1) by Stephanie Grace Whitson

13. Renee Ryan:
The Secret Society of Salzburg by Renee Ryan

14. B.F. Randall:
Between the Lightning and the Thunder What Would It Take for You to See Your Brother as God? by B.F. Randall

15. Amanda G. Stevens:
No Less Days (No Less Days, #1) by Amanda G. Stevens

16. Patricia PacJac Carroll:
Jericho (Bridgette's Bridal Registry #1) by Patricia PacJac Carroll

17. Hope Callaghan:
Who Murdered Mr. Malone? (Garden Girls #1) by Hope Callaghan

18. Tessa Harris:
The Paris Notebook by Tessa Harris

19. Sara Brunsvold:
The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold

20. Megan Elaine Davis:
Homicide at Blue Heron Lake (Mainely Mysteries Series #1) by Susan Page Davis

21. A.H. Gabhart:
Murder at the Courthouse (Hidden Springs Mysteries #1) by A.H. Gabhart

22. Mark Anthony Waters:
Three Days In Heaven by Mark Anthony Waters
**Christian Fiction with lots of profanity. So much wrong with this book. I should have DNF’ed it after the first few pages.

23. Annette M. Irby:
Finding Love in Friday Harbor, Washington (Washington Island Romance Book 1) by Annette M. Irby

24. Christine Dillon:
Grace in Strange Disguise (Grace #1) by Christine Dillon
***FYI: This book can be hard to read at times, dealing with cancer***

25. Carrie Padgett:
One Fine Day (Hearts Bend Collection, #1) by Rachel Hauck

Level 3: 25-40 new authors
26. Susan Sleeman:
Lost Hours (Lost Lake Locators #1) by Susan Sleeman

27. T.I. Lowe:
Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe

28. Tamelia Tumlin:
Deadly Image (Faithful Hearts Suspense #1) by Tamelia Tumlin

29. Cami Checketts:
Fourth of July by Cami Checketts

30. Shanna Hatfield:
Valentine Bride (Holiday Brides #1) by Shanna Hatfield

31. Marina McCarron:
The Shimmer on the Water by Marina McCarron (07/10/25) GM - foul language & content

32. Linda K. Rodante:
Waterfall by Linda K. Rodante

33. Travis Thrasher:
Home Run by Travis Thrasher

34. Jovie Grace:
An Agent for Bernadette (Western Brides Undercover #1) by Jo Grafford

35. Suzanne Woods Fisher:
A Healing Touch by Suzanne Woods Fisher

36. Melanie Dobson:
Catching the Wind by Melanie Dobson

37. Ina Garten:
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten So disappointed in the profanity and repeated use of Oh my God.

38. Granger Smith:
Like a River Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward after Loss and Heartache by Granger Smith

39. Jenny Goebel:
Alpaca My Bags A Wish Novel by Jenny Goebel

40. Anne Wilson:
My Jesus From Heartache to Hope by Anne Wilson

Level 4: 41-60 new authors
41. Ramey James:
Alpacas and Alibis (Sadie Sexton Hoochville Mystery, #1) by Ramey James (09/19/25) GM-not horrible, but not clean

42. Naomi Stephens:
The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens

43. Mary C. Findley:
Benny and the Bank Robber (Benny and the Bank Robber #1) by Mary C. Findley

44. Michael Galloway:
Race the Sky (Secrets of the Elements, #1) by Michael Galloway

45. Andrés J. Colmenares:
When Sharks Attack With Kindness by Andrés J. Colmenares Not CF, but clean & cute

46. Charles Martin:
The Water Keeper (Murphy Shepherd, #1) by Charles Martin

47. Brandon Clements:
Every Bush Is Burning by Brandon Clements
CF, but…cursing and I still am shocked every time I choose a book from the Christian Fiction genre and find cursing. Also a storyline that at several points left me angry and wanting to DNF, but I continued to read thinking surely no pastor could believe/write this. It was “cleaned up” at the end.

48. Gayla K. Hiss:
Avalanche (Peril in the Park, #1) by Gayla K. Hiss

49. Gardiner Harris:
No More Tears The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris GM

50. Jaime Jo Wright:
Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright

51. Joanna Davidson Politano:
The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House by Joanna Davidson Politano

52. Christine Lynxwiler:
Home for the Holidays by Christine Lynxwiler

53. Terri Grace:
A Miracle For Christmas by Terri Grace

54. Cyndi Raye:
Quicksilver Pass Mail Order Christmas Bride by Cyndi Raye

55. John Holley:
This Christmas by John Holley GM, language

56. Faith Quinn:
The Rancher's Christmas Baby by Faith Quinn

57. Virginia'dele Smith:
Undeveloped Love A Christmas Collection Novella (Green Hills) by Virginia'dele Smith

58. Penny Zeller:
Once Upon a Christmas (Wyoming Sunrise) by Penny Zeller

59. Alfred Uhry:
Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry GM, language

60. Emily Hartmann:
Good Night, Zoo Animals Bedtime Story For Children, Nursery Rhymes For Babies and Toddlers, Kids Ages 1-3 (Bedtime Stories Book 3) by Emily Hartmann

Level 5: 60+ new authors
61. I.D. Johnson:
Melody's Christmas (Heartwarming Holidays Sweet Romance, #1) by I.D. Johnson

62. Susan Sands:
Alabama Christmas Wedding A Second-Chance Holiday Romance by Susan Sands

63. Katelyn A. Brown:
A Tale of Christmas Past (Christmastime Trilogy) by Katelyn A. Brown

64. Candice Sue Patterson:
Bright Copper Kettles a Love After Loss Christmas Romance (My Favorite Things) by Candice Sue Patterson

65. Amanda P. Jones:
My Knight Before Christmas by Amanda P. Jones

66. Carol Crane:
F is for First State A Delaware Alphabet (Discover America State by State) by Carol Crane

67. Jenny Hale:
The Noel Bridge by Jenny Hale

68. Kaye Brownstone:
Whispers of Kith and Kin by Kaye Brownstone

69. Hope Holloway:
Sleigh Bells in Park City (Christmas in the Canyons Book 1) by Hope Holloway

70. Cecelia Scott:
Sleigh Bells in Park City (Christmas in the Canyons Book 1) by Hope Holloway


message 6: by Hannah (new)

Hannah (bookwormhannah) | 1183 comments Maybe I should just do 50 new authors but why not—60 new authors, here I come!


message 7: by Lauri (last edited Dec 08, 2025 05:35PM) (new)

Lauri Gentry | 500 comments Over the last several years I have read approximately 40 NTM authors each year. Wondering when or if I am going to run out of new authors to try.

I will start with level 2
1 Intercepted by Doug Veeder (1/9) Doug Veeder
2 Plague of Lies (The Rose Collection Book 1) by Marbeth Skwarczynski (1/11) Marybeth Skwarczynski
3 Reckless Love (Hatcher Hollow #1) by Kate Goodwin (2/28) Kate Goodwin
4 The Sweetest Rain (Flowers of Eden #1) by Myra Johnson (3/2) Myra Johnson
5 Sugar Fork by Walt Larimore (3/10) Walt Larimore
6 The Reckoning Trees (Seth Browne, #1) by Alicia Gilliam (4/29) Alicia Gilliam
7 A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure by Angela Bell (6/19) Angela Bell
8 Love of a Lifetime (The Abundance Series #0) by Sally Bayless (8/14) Sally Bayless
9 Xerxes King of Persia by Scarlet Ingstad (8/17) Scarlet Ingstad
10 Untaken 12 Hours Following the Rapture (End Times Book 1) by C.O. Wyler 8/19) C.O. Wyler
11 Driving Timmy's Car by Barbara Tucker Ketchum (9/3) Barbara Tucker Ketchum
12 The Weight of Memory by Shawn Smucker (9/13) Shawn Smucker
13 A Trial of Innocents (Innocents #1) by Michael Swiger (9/20) Michael Swiger
14 Miramar Bay by Davis Bunn (9/24) Davis Bunn
15 Invisible (Ivy Malone Mysteries, #1) by Lorena McCourtney (10/13) Lorena McCourtney
16 Of Needles and Haystacks (Hearts Unlocked #1) by Ann Elizabeth Fryer (1016) Ann Elizabeth Fryer
17 We May Weep for a Time... by Sarah Ashlyn (10/24) Sarah Ashlyn
18 Finding Grace (Miracles of Marble Cove, Book 2) by Anne Marie Rodgers (11/21) Ann Marie Rodgers
19 Recipe for Love (Small Town Shenanigans #1) by Penny Zeller (11/22) Penny Zeller
20 The Filling Station by Vanessa Miller (11/27) Vanessa Miller
21 Holly and Nick Hate Christmas by Betsy St. Amant (12/8) Betsy St Amant


message 9: by Missy (last edited Jan 02, 2026 10:11AM) (new)

Missy | 998 comments I am in for level 2 (11-25 new authors).

1. Sara Brunsvold - The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold
2. Andrea Boeshaar - A Thousand Shall Fall (Shenandoah Valley Saga #1) by Andrea Boeshaar
3. T. I. Lowe - Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe
4. Patty Smith Hall - On My Honor (Heroines of WWII) by Patty Smith Hall
5. Sarah Freethy - The Porcelain Maker by Sarah Freethy
6. Irene Hannon - Once Upon Nantucket (Lighthouse Lane #1) by Irene Hannon
7. Georgia Hunter - We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter
8. Joan Hetzler - A Cold Case in July A Megan and Derek Mystery Book 1 (Megan and Derek Mysteries) by Joan Hetzler
9. L.M. Montgomery - Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1) by L.M. Montgomery
10. Naomi Stephens - The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens
11. Sara Addison Allen - Garden Spells (Waverley Family, #1) by Sarah Addison Allen
12. Bethany Turner - Plot Twist by Bethany Turner
13. Terri Blackstock - If I Run (If I Run, #1) by Terri Blackstock
14. Karen Kingsbury - A Thousand Tomorrows (Cody Gunner, #1) by Karen Kingsbury
15. Marie Benedict - Agent 355 by Marie Benedict
16. Jared Morrison - Eleven Letters A World Beyond Short Story (The World Beyond) by Jared Morrison
17. Vannetta Chapman - Mischief in the Autumn Air by Vannetta Chapman
18. Nikki Erlick - The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick
19. Rebecca Connolly - A Carol for Mrs. Dickens by Rebecca Connolly


message 10: by Wendy (new)

Wendy Andrus (wendykaye) | 36 comments I'm in. Not sure what level, yet.


message 12: by Carissa (new)

Carissa | 518 comments I'm but I'm not sure of what level I end up with. As I never set a goal of how many new authors to read. I just like seeing how many I end up with.


message 13: by Katrina (last edited Apr 09, 2025 09:09PM) (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 956 comments I'm in!

Level 1: 1 - 10 New to me Authors

1. Lucy McConnell
Snowed In at the Castle (Snowed In for Christmas #1) by Lucy McConnell
January 26, 2025

2. Christina Suzann Nelson
What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson
April 9, 2025

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message 14: by Megan (last edited Dec 16, 2025 12:11PM) (new)


message 15: by Karen (last edited Dec 31, 2025 01:04PM) (new)

Karen | 1655 comments This is one of my favorites. For the last two years I've had over 100. I'm in for Level 4: 40-60 new to me authors.

Progress: 93/60

1. Renee Riva - Always Kiss Me Goodbye by Renee Riva (1/5/25)
2. Denise Weimer - A Winter at the White Queen (Romance at the Gilded Age Resorts #1) by Denise Weimer (1/5/25)
3. Gayla K. Hiss - Avalanche (Peril in the Park, #1) by Gayla K. Hiss (1/11/25) Dangerous Ground (Peril in the Park #2) by Gayla K. Hiss (1/16/25)
4. Marie Higgins - Emeralds and Evergreen (Gems of the West, #4) by Marie Higgins (1/21/25)
5. Rebecca Hartt - Men of Courage (Acts of Valor #0.5) by Rebecca Hartt (1/21/25)
6. Jerusha Agen - Introverted by Jerusha Agen (1/24/25) Rescued (Security League #1) by Jerusha Agen (7/10/25)
7. Amanda Tru - Baggage Claim (Tru Exceptions, #1) by Amanda Tru (1/26/25) The Night of the White Elephant by Amanda Tru (11/16/25)
8. Sandra Merville Hart - A Spring at The Greenbrier (Romance at the Gilded Age Resorts Book 6) by Sandra Merville Hart (1/30/25)
9. Kate Angelo - Tangled Evidence by Kate Angelo (1/31/25)
10. Shannon McNear - The Wise Guy and the Star by Shannon McNear (1/31/25)
11. Sandra Ardoin - Daphne's Day Out by Sandra Ardoin (2/1/25)
12. Sherri Wilson Johnson - A Season at the Grand (Romance at the Gilded Age Resorts Book 3) by Sherri Wilson Johnson (2/2/25)
13. Marlene Bierworth - Oregon Bride (War Time #1) by Marlene Bierworth (2/6/25) Vermont Bride (War Time #2) by Marlene Bierworth (2/9/25)
14. Tina Radcliffe - Sabotaged Mission (Love Inspired Suspense) by Tina Radcliffe (2/13/25)
15. Jordyn Redwood - Eliminating the Witness by Jordyn Redwood (2/14/25)
16. Melissa McClone - Picture Perfect Love A June Wedding Story (A Year of Weddings Novella 2, #7) by Melissa McClone (2/14/25)
17. Jennifer Lamont Leo - Murder on a High Note (Music Shop Mysteries, #1) by Jennifer Lamont Leo (2/27/25)
18. Ronie Kendig - Stone (The Metcalfes, #1) by Ronie Kendig (3/1/25)
19. Courtenay Burden - Carry On (Library Blitz Book 1) by Courtenay Burden (3/2/25) Library Card (Library Blitz Book 2) by Courtenay Burden (3/2/25) Happy Tonight (Library Blitz Book 3) by Courtenay Burden (3/2/25) All Right (Library Blitz Book 4) by Courtenay Burden (3/2/25) Dropped Stitch (Library Blitz Book 5) by Courtenay Burden (3/2/25) Obvious Answer (Library Blitz Book 6) by Courtenay Burden (3/9/25) Sheet Music (Library Blitz Book 7) by Courtenay Burden (6/2/25) Pink Roses (Library Blitz Book 8) by Courtenay Burden (9/9/25)
20. Chelsea Michelle - Hours We Regret (Watson Mini Twins Mysteries #1) by Chelsea Michelle (3/3/25)
21. Angie Thompson - On the Brink (The Chronic Warrior Chronicles #1) by Angie Thompson (3/5/25)
22. Candice Sue Patterson - Preserving Liberty by Candice Sue Patterson (3/5/25)
23. Sommer Smith - Wyoming Cold Case Secrets by Sommer Smith (3/12/25) Deadly Treasure Hunt by Sommer Smith (4/19/25) Ranch Under Siege by Sommer Smith (5/19/25)
Wyoming Ranch Ambush by Sommer Smith (9/19/25)
24. Danielle Grandinetti - To Stand in the Breach (Strike to the Heart, #0.5) by Danielle Grandinetti (3/16/25)
25. Heather Kaufman - Before the King Joanna's Story (Women of the Way, #2) by Heather Kaufman (3/19/25)
26. Susanne Dietze - Love's Reward by Susanne Dietze (3/20/25)
27. Kathleen Y'Barbo - The Final Baker Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo (3/20/25) Marrying May Conrad (20th Anniversary Special Edition Novellas) by Kathleen Y'Barbo (9/21/25)
28. Mesu Andrews - Abigail I Will Praise the Lord by Mesu Andrews (3/21/25)
29. Marybeth Mayhew Whalen - A June Bride (A Year of Weddings, #7) by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen (3/22/25)
30. Beth Wiseman - A July Bride (A Year of Weddings, #8) by Beth Wiseman (3/22/25) Under the Harvest Moon (Amish Harvest) by Beth Wiseman (9/25/25)
31. Lisa M. Prysock - A Summer at Sagamore (Romance at the Gilded Age Resorts, #2) by Lisa M. Prysock (3/22/25)
32. Amy Walsh - Nellie (Apron Strings #2) by Amy Walsh (3/27/25)
33. Chautona Havig - Snow-Crossed Letters by Chautona Havig (3/28/25)
34. Elle E. Kay - Grave Pursuits (Pennsylvania Parks, #1) by Elle E. Kay (3/29/25) Holly's Noel by Elle E. Kay (4/21/25) Grave Secrets (Pennsylvania Parks, #2) by Elle E. Kay (8/29/25) Grave Consequences (Pennsylvania Parks, #3) by Elle E. Kay (11/9/25)
35. R.J. Griffith - Stockholm Hero (Passport to Romance) by R.J. Griffith (3/31/25)
36. Marion Ueckermann - Helsinki Sunrise (Passport to Romance) by Marion Ueckermann (4/2/25) Oslo Overtures (Passport to Romance) by Marion Ueckermann (10/10/25)
37. Penny Zeller - Unexpected Witness (Mountain Justice #1) by Penny Zeller (4/3/25)
38. Anna Grace - Before the World Changed by Anna Grace (4/11/25)
39. Amity Steffen - Missing in Montana by Amity Steffen (4/19/25) Montana Hidden Deception (Love Inspired Suspense) by Amity Steffen (5/9/25) Big Sky Secrets by Amity Steffen (8/16/25)
40. Pamela Ferguson - One Lilac Christmas (Lilac Historical #3) by Pamela Ferguson (4/22/25) His Scottish War Bride (Lilac Historical #1) by Pamela Ferguson (4/23/25) His French War Bride Normandy (Lilac Historical #2) by Pamela Ferguson (4/23/25)
A Paris Christmas (A Lilac Historical Romance Book 4) by Pamela Ferguson (4/24/25)
41. Jody Hedlund - Out of the Storm (Beacons of Hope, #0.5) by Jody Hedlund (4/28/25)
42. Liz Bradford - Too Late (Tracking Danger #1) by Liz Bradford (4/30/25)
43. Sami A. Abrams - Witness Escape (Deputies of Anderson County, 5) by Sami A. Abrams (5/17/25) Buried Cold Case Secrets (Deputies of Anderson County, #1) by Sami A. Abrams (6/27/25) Twin Murder Mix-Up (Deputies of Anderson County #2) by Sami A. Abrams (9/11/25)
Detecting Secrets (Deputies of Anderson County, #3) by Sami A. Abrams (9/13/25) Killer Christmas Evidence (Deputies of Anderson County Book 4) by Sami A. Abrams (9/14/25)
44. Dionne Haynes - Winds of Change (The Mayflower Collection, #0.5) by Dionne Haynes (5/25/25)
45. Lorana Hoopes - Lawfully Redeemed (K-9 Lawkeepers, #4; The Lawkeepers-Hoopes; The Lawmakers) by Lorana Hoopes (5/27/25)
46. Jonathan Thomas Stratman - The Christmas Skiff A Short Story by Jonathan Thomas Stratman (6/2/25)
47. Jane M. Choate - Rocky Mountain Survival by Jane M. Choate (6/11/25)
48. Shannon Redmon - Christmas Murder Cover-Up (Love Inspired Suspense) by Shannon Redmon (6/13/25)
49. Natalie Bright - Maverick Heart by Natalie Bright (6/20/25)
50. Maggie K. Black - Christmas Cold Case (Unsolved Case Files Book 2) by Maggie K. Black (6/22/25)
51. Kendra Warden - Forged in Darkness (Forge Brothers Security) by Kendra Warden (6/24/25)
52. Rhonda Starnes - Perilous Wilderness Escape (Love Inspired Suspense) by Rhonda Starnes (6/28/25)
53. Tari Faris - Upon A Midnight Snow by Tari Faris (6/30/25)
54. Elle Rush - Christmas Tree Connection (Christmas Kisses & Cookie Crumbs) by Elle Rush (7/13/25)
55. Lisa Wingate - The Sea Glass Sisters (Carolina Heirlooms, #0.5) by Lisa Wingate (7/19/25)
56. Susan Sleeman - Silent Night Standoff (First Responders #1) by Susan Sleeman (8/2/25)
57. Amanda Devon - True Burden of Faith A Christian Legal Thriller by Amanda Devon (8/14/25)
58. Leslea Wahl - A Summer to Treasure by Leslea Wahl (8/2/25)
59. Terry Toler - The Book Club (The Cliff Hangers #5.5) by Terry Toler (9/2/25) The Book Club Rescue (The Book Club Mysteries) by Terry Toler (10/6/25)
60. Kelly Pulley - The Beginner's Bible David and the Big, Tall Giant by Kelly Pulley (9/4/25) The Beginner's Bible Noah and the Great Big Ark My First (I Can Read! / The Beginner's Bible) by Kelly Pulley (9/4/25)
61. Arabella Penrose - King David A Rhyming Bible Story of a Man After God's Heart (Mighty Men of the Bible) by Arabella Penrose (9/4/25)
62. Frederick Forsyth - The Shepherd by Frederick Forsyth - General Market (9/5/25)
63. Charlie H. Campbell - The End Times and Beyond A Concise, Chronological Overview of End-Time Bible Prophecies by Charlie Campbell (9/5/25) THE SPY AND THE PREACHER A Christian Spy Thriller Blending Romance, Faith, and High-Stakes Intrigue by Charlie H. Campbell (9/12/25) Dakota Knox and the Archaeology Thief by Charlie H. Campbell (10/28/25)
THE CHRISTMAS TREE THIEF A Heartwarming Children’s Christmas Story About Forgiveness, Friendship, and the True Meaning of Christmas by Charlie H. Campbell (11/20/25) ONE-MINUTE ANSWERS ABOUT THE END TIMES Clear, Biblical Responses to 50 of the Most Common Questions About Bible Prophecy (The One-Minute Answers Series Book 3) by Charlie H Campbell (12/13/25) THE NIGHT EVERYTHING CHANGED A Christian Time-Travel Adventure for Kids (Ages 8–12) by Charlie H. Campbell (12/29/25)
64. Jared Morrison - Eleven Letters A World Beyond Short Story (The World Beyond) by Jared Morrison - General Market (9/6/25)
65. Debra Ullrick - A Cowboy for Christmas by Debra Ullrick (9/6/25) The Dreamer and the Cowboy (The Rancher's Daughters #2) by Debra Ullrick (9/22/25)
66. Richard L. Mabry - Rx Murder by Richard L. Mabry (9/9/25) Emergency Case by Richard L. Mabry (10/2/25)
67. Louise Bélanger - Your Words Your World (Your Words collection ~ Poetry and photography books) by Louise Bélanger (9/21/25)
68. Jo Grafford - The Plus One Rescue (Texas Hotline #1) by Jo Grafford (9/30/25)
69. Carlene Havel - Parisian Surprise by Carlene Havel (10/14/25)
70. Andy C. Lewter - The Trial of Cain A Short Story Legal Thriller (Tales From the Script(ures)) by Andy C. Lewter (10/18/25)
71. Adam Blumer - Death the Halls by Adam Blumer (10/23/25)
72. James Scott Bell - Rationality A Suspense Story by James Scott Bell (10/28/25) Golden by James Scott Bell (10/28/25) Force of Habit (Force of Habit #1) by James Scott Bell (10/30/25)
73. JIMMY GEAR - A Christmas Conspiracy (A Faith-Based Fiction Thriller) by JIMMY GEAR (10/31/25)
74. Sarah Monzon - 12 Days of Snowmen by Sarah Monzon (11/3/25)
75. James Finke - Dear Judas by James Finke (11/11/25)
76. Sarah Hamaker - A Christmas Renewal A Christian Romantic Suspense Short Story (The Cold War Legacy) by Sarah Hamaker (11/16/25) Mistletoe and Murder (A Twin Oaks Christmas) by Sarah Hamaker (12/26/25) Christmas Cold Case (A Twin Oaks Christmas) by Sarah Hamaker (12/27/25)
77. Amber Schamel Lemus - The Father's Hand (Days of Messiah #.5) by Amber Schamel Lemus (11/21/25)
78. Diann Hunt - Knit One, Love Two (Secretly Smitten Novella #7) by Diann Hunt (11/22/25)
79. Miriam Thor - A Kringle Family Christmas (Christmas Holiday Extravaganza) by Miriam Thor (11/24/25)
80. Karen Malley - Saved by a Christmas Angel by Karen Malley (11/27/25)
81. Lillian Duncan - No Home for the Holidays (Christmas Holiday Extravaganza) by Lillian Duncan (11/27/25)
82. Cindy Kirk - Love at Mistletoe Inn A December Wedding Story (A Year of Weddings 2, #1) by Cindy Kirk (11/28/25)
83. Kelly Irvin - Snow Angels (Amish Christmas Gift Novellas) by Kelly Irvin (11/29/25)
84. Beth Carpenter - Detour on Route 66 (Choices #5) by Beth Carpenter (12/3/25)
85. Heidi Glick - 12 Days by Heidi Glick (12/5/25)
86. Kelly Underwood - One Last Frame by Kelly Underwood (12/5/25)
87. DiAnn Mills - The Tie That Blinds - Short Story by DiAnn Mills (12/7/25) Christmas Stories 10 Original Short Stories Celebrate the Sights, Sounds, and Smells of this Beloved Season by DiAnn Mills (12/30/25)
88. D.L. Stalnaker - Miracle at the Christmas Eve Tea Party (Lancaster County Story) by D.L. Stalnaker (12/9/25)
89. Deena Alexander - Christmas in the Crosshairs (Love Inspired Suspense) by Deena Alexander (12/12/25)
90. Barbara Cameron - One Child (An Amish Christmas) by Barbara Cameron (12/13/25)
91. Jenna Night - Justice at Morgan Mesa by Jenna Night (12/20/25)
92. Ace Collins - The Story of Grady Bear by Ace Collins (12/24/25)
93. Sharon Dunn - Zero Visibility (Love Inspired Suspense) by Sharon Dunn (12/30/25)


message 16: by Margaret (last edited Feb 08, 2025 01:52PM) (new)


message 17: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4180 comments Mod
Margaret wrote: "I'm in for Level 1. P.S. - I never knew there was a fb group. I am so excited to have just joined!"

So glad you found the Goodreads group Margaret! This is where we started and members are active. It's a great place to connect with CF readers. Welcome!


message 19: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4180 comments Mod
Links added to here. Please let me know if I've missed anyone.


message 20: by Natalie (last edited Dec 12, 2025 06:47PM) (new)

Natalie (creativecountry0407gmailcom) | 455 comments I'm in with six
upf=date as 12/12/2025:

4/7
1. Good Gifts (Brenner Falls, #1) by Kyle Hunter - just finished- good; clean excedpt some kissing
2. The Broken Hearts Bakery (Haven Ridge #1) by Carla Laureano and
3. The Secret Society of Salzburg by Renee Ryan and
4. Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe amd
5. The Sowing Season by Katie Powner and
6. Queen of the Clouds Joan Merriam Smith and Jerrie Mock’s Epic Quest to Become the First Woman to Fly Solo Around the World by Taylor C. Phillips and just started:
7. A Plain Death


message 21: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4180 comments Mod
Welcome Natalie! I've got you linked up.


message 22: by Beth (new)

Beth  (canadianbeth) | 268 comments I am in. Level 3

Beth - ;)
in Calgary


message 23: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4180 comments Mod
Linked you up Beth.


message 24: by Leona (last edited Dec 30, 2024 04:34AM) (new)

Leona (mnleona) | 49 comments I would like to plan for Level 2: 11-25 New Authors


message 25: by Christine (new)

Christine | 556 comments I'm in for Level 1!


message 26: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4180 comments Mod
Welcome Leona and Christine! Your links have been added.


message 27: by Carole (last edited Jun 12, 2025 10:23AM) (new)

Carole Jarvis | 172 comments Level 1 (1-10 new-to-me authors)

04) The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens 5+*
03) All That Really Matters by Nicole Deese 5+*
02)The Man with No Face by Peter Turnbull 2.5* (mainstream, clean)
01) Emma's Hero by Carrie Walker 5*


message 28: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4180 comments Mod
Link added Carole. :-)


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Sarita | 2339 comments I’m in


message 30: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4180 comments Mod
Got your new release link added.


message 31: by Ana (new)

Ana Lopez | 132 comments I'm in for Level 1: 1-10 new authors


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Staci | 4180 comments Mod
Welcome Ana! I've got your link added.


message 33: by Charlene (new)

Charlene | 652 comments I’m in! For Level 2: 11-25 new authors

#1. Tari Faris
P.S. Goodbye (Restoring Heritage, #0.5) by Tari Faris You Belong with Me (Restoring Heritage, #1) by Tari Faris

1/12


message 34: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4180 comments Mod
Excellent Charlene. Link added.


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Staci | 4180 comments Mod
Welcome Maria! Got your link added.


message 37: by Lynnette (new)

Lynnette  | 798 comments Forgot to post…Completed Level 1…Moving on to Level 2

Level 1: 1-10 new authors
1. Faith Blum:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

2. Andrea Renee Cox:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

3. Bailey Gaines:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

4. Grace A. Johnson:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

5. Katja H. Labonté:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

6. Rachel Leitch:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

7. Erika Mathews:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

8. Kellyn Roth:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

9. Kristen Heitzmann:
Secrets (The Michelli Family Series #1) by Kristen Heitzmann

10. Carla Laureano:
The Broken Hearts Bakery (Haven Ridge #1) by Carla Laureano


message 38: by MaryAnn (new)

MaryAnn Diorio (drmaryanndiorio) | 15 comments So happy to see many of my author friends and colleagues on these lists. Enjoy their books! :)

MaryAnn Diorio


message 39: by Charlotte (last edited 3 hours, 37 min ago) (new)

Charlotte | 84 comments I'm in for trying Level 3: 25-40 new authors

Progress: 24/25+

1. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Jane Eyre Charlotte Brontë 2/25/25

2. Frankenstein The 1818 Text by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Frankenstein: The 1818 Text Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 4/4/25

3. The Green Ember S.D. Smith 6/6/25

4. And Then There Were None Agatha Christie 7/15/25

5. Pygmalion & Other Plays George Bernard Shaw 7/17/25

6. The Book Thief Markus Zusak 7/20/25

7. Batyr Nursen: fengslet, torturert, kastet ut av tre land Stig Magne Heitmann 7/22/25

8. The Phantom of the Opera Gaston Leroux 7/27/25

9. The Maze Runner James Dashner 8/1/25

10. The Midnight Library Matt Haig 8/26/25

11. Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow Jessica Day George 9/2/25

12. The Witch of Blackbird Pond Elizabeth George Speare 9/8/25

13. The King of Elfland's Daughter Lord Dunsany 9/11/25

14. Murder in the Cathedral T.S. Eliot 9/11/25

15. Animal Farm George Orwell 9/14/25

16. Julosaurusen Tom Fletcher 9/16/25

17. Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury 9/19/25

18. The Upside of Falling Alex Light 10/6/25

19. Mistborn: The Final Empire Brandon Sanderson 10/21/25

20. A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure Angela Bell 10/23/25

21. A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking T. Kingfisher 11/12/25

22. The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House Joanna Davidson Politano 11/16/25

23. That's Not My Name Megan Lally 11/23/25

24. The Library Bella Osborne 12/06/25


message 40: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

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Welcome Charlotte! I've got your link added.


message 41: by John (new)

John Slow | 3 comments Hi Staci,
I am Clueless, but I have a selfish interest in signing up.
So please help me out.


message 42: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4180 comments Mod
John wrote: "Hi Staci,
I am Clueless, but I have a selfish interest in signing up.
So please help me out."


Hi John. This is a thread to record books read by new to you authors. Does that help?


message 43: by Lynnette (new)

Lynnette  | 798 comments Guess I forgot to post…Completed Level 2…Moving on to Level 3

Level 2: 11-25 new authors
11. Sandra D. Bricker:
The Big 5-OH! by Sandra D. Bricker

12. Stephanie Grace Whitson:
Valley of the Shadow (Dakota Moons Book 1) by Stephanie Grace Whitson

13. Renee Ryan:
The Secret Society of Salzburg by Renee Ryan

14. B.F. Randall:
Between the Lightning and the Thunder What Would It Take for You to See Your Brother as God? by B.F. Randall

15. Amanda G. Stevens:
No Less Days (No Less Days, #1) by Amanda G. Stevens

16. Patricia PacJac Carroll:
Jericho (Bridgette's Bridal Registry #1) by Patricia PacJac Carroll

17. Hope Callaghan:
Who Murdered Mr. Malone? (Garden Girls #1) by Hope Callaghan

18. Tessa Harris:
The Paris Notebook by Tessa Harris

19. Sara Brunsvold:
The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold

20. Megan Elaine Davis:
Homicide at Blue Heron Lake (Mainely Mysteries Series #1) by Susan Page Davis

21. A.H. Gabhart:
Murder at the Courthouse (Hidden Springs Mysteries #1) by A.H. Gabhart

22. Mark Anthony Waters:
Three Days In Heaven by Mark Anthony Waters
**Christian Fiction with lots of profanity. So much wrong with this book. I should have DNF’ed it after the first few pages.

23. Annette M. Irby:
Finding Love in Friday Harbor, Washington (Washington Island Romance Book 1) by Annette M. Irby

24. Christine Dillon:
Grace in Strange Disguise (Grace #1) by Christine Dillon
***FYI: This book can be hard to read at times, dealing with cancer***

25. Carrie Padgett:
One Fine Day (Hearts Bend Collection, #1) by Rachel Hauck


message 44: by Lynnette (new)

Lynnette  | 798 comments Completed Level 3…Moving on to Level 4

Level 3: 25-40 new authors
26. Susan Sleeman:
Lost Hours (Lost Lake Locators #1) by Susan Sleeman

27. T.I. Lowe:
Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe

28. Tamelia Tumlin:
Deadly Image (Faithful Hearts Suspense #1) by Tamelia Tumlin

29. Cami Checketts:
Fourth of July by Cami Checketts

30. Shanna Hatfield:
Valentine Bride (Holiday Brides #1) by Shanna Hatfield

31. Marina McCarron:
The Shimmer on the Water by Marina McCarron (07/10/25) GM - foul language & content

32. Linda K. Rodante:
Waterfall by Linda K. Rodante

33. Travis Thrasher:
Home Run by Travis Thrasher

34. Jovie Grace:
An Agent for Bernadette (Western Brides Undercover #1) by Jo Grafford

35. Suzanne Woods Fisher:
A Healing Touch by Suzanne Woods Fisher

36. Melanie Dobson:
Catching the Wind by Melanie Dobson

37. Ina Garten:
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten So disappointed in the profanity and repeated use of Oh my God.

38. Granger Smith:
Like a River Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward after Loss and Heartache by Granger Smith

39. Jenny Goebel:
Alpaca My Bags A Wish Novel by Jenny Goebel

40. Anne Wilson:
My Jesus From Heartache to Hope by Anne Wilson


message 45: by Lynnette (new)

Lynnette  | 798 comments Completed Level 4. Will I find more in the last 2 1/2 weeks of this year? We shall see!!

Level 4: 41-60 new authors
41. Ramey James:
Alpacas and Alibis (Sadie Sexton Hoochville Mystery, #1) by Ramey James (09/19/25) GM-not horrible, but not clean

42. Naomi Stephens:
The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens

43. Mary C. Findley:
Benny and the Bank Robber (Benny and the Bank Robber #1) by Mary C. Findley

44. Michael Galloway:
Race the Sky (Secrets of the Elements, #1) by Michael Galloway

45. Andrés J. Colmenares:
When Sharks Attack With Kindness by Andrés J. Colmenares Not CF, but clean & cute

46. Charles Martin:
The Water Keeper (Murphy Shepherd, #1) by Charles Martin

47. Brandon Clements:
Every Bush Is Burning by Brandon Clements
CF, but…cursing and I still am shocked every time I choose a book from the Christian Fiction genre and find cursing. Also a storyline that at several points left me angry and wanting to DNF, but I continued to read thinking surely no pastor could believe/write this. It was “cleaned up” at the end.

48. Gayla K. Hiss:
Avalanche (Peril in the Park, #1) by Gayla K. Hiss

49. Gardiner Harris:
No More Tears The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris GM

50. Jaime Jo Wright:
Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright

51. Joanna Davidson Politano:
The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House by Joanna Davidson Politano

52. Christine Lynxwiler:
Home for the Holidays by Christine Lynxwiler

53. Terri Grace:
A Miracle For Christmas by Terri Grace

54. Cyndi Raye:
Quicksilver Pass Mail Order Christmas Bride by Cyndi Raye

55. John Holley:
This Christmas by John Holley GM, language

56. Faith Quinn:
The Rancher's Christmas Baby by Faith Quinn

57. Virginia'dele Smith:
Undeveloped Love A Christmas Collection Novella (Green Hills) by Virginia'dele Smith

58. Penny Zeller:
Once Upon a Christmas (Wyoming Sunrise) by Penny Zeller

59. Alfred Uhry:
Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry GM, language

60. Emily Hartmann:
Good Night, Zoo Animals Bedtime Story For Children, Nursery Rhymes For Babies and Toddlers, Kids Ages 1-3 (Bedtime Stories Book 3) by Emily Hartmann


message 46: by Beth (new)

Beth  (canadianbeth) | 268 comments I signed up for 25-40 and read 27.

Beth ;)
in Calgary


message 47: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4180 comments Mod
Beth wrote: "I signed up for 25-40 and read 27.

Beth ;)
in Calgary"


Nice work!


message 48: by Crystal (new)

Crystal | 968 comments Fell right under my goal with only 22 books, but I discovered a few authors I really love, and am looking forward to reading more of.


message 49: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4180 comments Mod
Crystal wrote: "Fell right under my goal with only 22 books, but I discovered a few authors I really love, and am looking forward to reading more of."

So close to your goal! Score on multiple new authors found.


message 50: by Lynnette (new)

Lynnette  | 798 comments I’m always amazed at how many new to me authors I discover due to all the CFD challenges. Ending this year with an even 70..

January - December 2025

Level 1: 1-10 new authors
1. Faith Blum:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

2. Andrea Renee Cox:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

3. Bailey Gaines:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

4. Grace A. Johnson:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

5. Katja H. Labonté:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

6. Rachel Leitch:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

7. Erika Mathews:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

8. Kellyn Roth:
Springtime in Surrey A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Kellyn Roth

9. Kristen Heitzmann:
Secrets (The Michelli Family Series #1) by Kristen Heitzmann

10. Carla Laureano:
The Broken Hearts Bakery (Haven Ridge #1) by Carla Laureano

Level 2: 11-25 new authors
11. Sandra D. Bricker:
The Big 5-OH! by Sandra D. Bricker

12. Stephanie Grace Whitson:
Valley of the Shadow (Dakota Moons Book 1) by Stephanie Grace Whitson

13. Renee Ryan:
The Secret Society of Salzburg by Renee Ryan

14. B.F. Randall:
Between the Lightning and the Thunder What Would It Take for You to See Your Brother as God? by B.F. Randall

15. Amanda G. Stevens:
No Less Days (No Less Days, #1) by Amanda G. Stevens

16. Patricia PacJac Carroll:
Jericho (Bridgette's Bridal Registry #1) by Patricia PacJac Carroll

17. Hope Callaghan:
Who Murdered Mr. Malone? (Garden Girls #1) by Hope Callaghan

18. Tessa Harris:
The Paris Notebook by Tessa Harris

19. Sara Brunsvold:
The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold

20. Megan Elaine Davis:
Homicide at Blue Heron Lake (Mainely Mysteries Series #1) by Susan Page Davis

21. A.H. Gabhart:
Murder at the Courthouse (Hidden Springs Mysteries #1) by A.H. Gabhart

22. Mark Anthony Waters:
Three Days In Heaven by Mark Anthony Waters
**Christian Fiction with lots of profanity. So much wrong with this book. I should have DNF’ed it after the first few pages.

23. Annette M. Irby:
Finding Love in Friday Harbor, Washington (Washington Island Romance Book 1) by Annette M. Irby

24. Christine Dillon:
Grace in Strange Disguise (Grace #1) by Christine Dillon
***FYI: This book can be hard to read at times, dealing with cancer***

25. Carrie Padgett:
One Fine Day (Hearts Bend Collection, #1) by Rachel Hauck

Level 3: 25-40 new authors
26. Susan Sleeman:
Lost Hours (Lost Lake Locators #1) by Susan Sleeman

27. T.I. Lowe:
Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe

28. Tamelia Tumlin:
Deadly Image (Faithful Hearts Suspense #1) by Tamelia Tumlin

29. Cami Checketts:
Fourth of July by Cami Checketts

30. Shanna Hatfield:
Valentine Bride (Holiday Brides #1) by Shanna Hatfield

31. Marina McCarron:
The Shimmer on the Water by Marina McCarron (07/10/25) GM - foul language & content

32. Linda K. Rodante:
Waterfall by Linda K. Rodante

33. Travis Thrasher:
Home Run by Travis Thrasher

34. Jovie Grace:
An Agent for Bernadette (Western Brides Undercover #1) by Jo Grafford

35. Suzanne Woods Fisher:
A Healing Touch by Suzanne Woods Fisher

36. Melanie Dobson:
Catching the Wind by Melanie Dobson

37. Ina Garten:
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten So disappointed in the profanity and repeated use of Oh my God.

38. Granger Smith:
Like a River Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward after Loss and Heartache by Granger Smith

39. Jenny Goebel:
Alpaca My Bags A Wish Novel by Jenny Goebel

40. Anne Wilson:
My Jesus From Heartache to Hope by Anne Wilson

Level 4: 41-60 new authors
41. Ramey James:
Alpacas and Alibis (Sadie Sexton Hoochville Mystery, #1) by Ramey James (09/19/25) GM-not horrible, but not clean

42. Naomi Stephens:
The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens

43. Mary C. Findley:
Benny and the Bank Robber (Benny and the Bank Robber #1) by Mary C. Findley

44. Michael Galloway:
Race the Sky (Secrets of the Elements, #1) by Michael Galloway

45. Andrés J. Colmenares:
When Sharks Attack With Kindness by Andrés J. Colmenares Not CF, but clean & cute

46. Charles Martin:
The Water Keeper (Murphy Shepherd, #1) by Charles Martin

47. Brandon Clements:
Every Bush Is Burning by Brandon Clements
CF, but…cursing and I still am shocked every time I choose a book from the Christian Fiction genre and find cursing. Also a storyline that at several points left me angry and wanting to DNF, but I continued to read thinking surely no pastor could believe/write this. It was “cleaned up” at the end.

48. Gayla K. Hiss:
Avalanche (Peril in the Park, #1) by Gayla K. Hiss

49. Gardiner Harris:
No More Tears The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris GM

50. Jaime Jo Wright:
Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright

51. Joanna Davidson Politano:
The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House by Joanna Davidson Politano

52. Christine Lynxwiler:
Home for the Holidays by Christine Lynxwiler

53. Terri Grace:
A Miracle For Christmas by Terri Grace

54. Cyndi Raye:
Quicksilver Pass Mail Order Christmas Bride by Cyndi Raye

55. John Holley:
This Christmas by John Holley GM, language

56. Faith Quinn:
The Rancher's Christmas Baby by Faith Quinn

57. Virginia'dele Smith:
Undeveloped Love A Christmas Collection Novella (Green Hills) by Virginia'dele Smith

58. Penny Zeller:
Once Upon a Christmas (Wyoming Sunrise) by Penny Zeller

59. Alfred Uhry:
Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry GM, language

60. Emily Hartmann:
Good Night, Zoo Animals Bedtime Story For Children, Nursery Rhymes For Babies and Toddlers, Kids Ages 1-3 (Bedtime Stories Book 3) by Emily Hartmann

Level 5: 60+ new authors
61. I.D. Johnson:
Melody's Christmas (Heartwarming Holidays Sweet Romance, #1) by I.D. Johnson

62. Susan Sands:
Alabama Christmas Wedding A Second-Chance Holiday Romance by Susan Sands

63. Katelyn A. Brown:
A Tale of Christmas Past (Christmastime Trilogy) by Katelyn A. Brown

64. Candice Sue Patterson:
Bright Copper Kettles a Love After Loss Christmas Romance (My Favorite Things) by Candice Sue Patterson

65. Amanda P. Jones:
My Knight Before Christmas by Amanda P. Jones

66. Carol Crane:
F is for First State A Delaware Alphabet (Discover America State by State) by Carol Crane

67. Jenny Hale:
The Noel Bridge by Jenny Hale

68. Kaye Brownstone:
Whispers of Kith and Kin by Kaye Brownstone

69. Hope Holloway:
Sleigh Bells in Park City (Christmas in the Canyons Book 1) by Hope Holloway

70. Cecelia Scott:
Sleigh Bells in Park City (Christmas in the Canyons Book 1) by Hope Holloway


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