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message 1: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (last edited Dec 30, 2024 04:59PM) (new)
Dec 30, 2024 04:13PM

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 5997 comments Mod
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January - March 2025

Read books by authors new to you. You may read as many books by each author as you like, as long as the first one introduced you to the author.

Repost your challenge once completed.


message 3: by Bridget (last edited Feb 20, 2025 07:26AM) (new)
Dec 30, 2024 04:49PM

Bridget | 391 comments I'm in

Sarah M. Eden
The Lady and the Highwayman (The Dread Penny Society, #1) by Sarah M. Eden (1/4/25)
Denise Weimer
When Hope Sank (A Day to Remember, #3) by Denise Weimer (2/16/25)


message 4: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (last edited Mar 30, 2025 04:32PM) (new)
Dec 30, 2024 05:21PM

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I'm in!

Jenni L Walsh (General Market)
Unsinkable A Novel by Jenni L. Walsh

Sarah Hamaker
Justice Delayed (The Seeking Justice #1) by Sarah Hamaker

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

Jayna Breigh
The Hunted Heir by Jayna Breigh

Mark Sullivan (General Market)
Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan

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

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

Chelsea Michelle (Amanda Tero and A.M. Heath)
Hours We Regret (A Watson Twins Mystery Book 0.5) by Chelsea Michelle

Mimi Matthews
The Lost Letter by Mimi Matthews


message 5: by Crystal (last edited Mar 13, 2025 09:09PM) (new)
Dec 30, 2024 05:30PM

Crystal | 675 comments I'm in. First author is Janette Oke as a single author.


A Gown of Spanish Lace (Women of the West, #11) by Janette Oke Love Comes Softly (Love Comes Softly, #1) by Janette Oke Love's Enduring Promise (Love Comes Softly, #2) by Janette Oke


message 7: by Hannah (last edited Jan 11, 2025 10:15PM) (new)
Dec 30, 2024 06:18PM

Hannah (bookwormhannah) | 1131 comments In!

New author #1: Courtenay Burden
Carry On (Library Blitz Book 1) by Courtenay Burden Library Card (Library Blitz Book 2) by Courtenay Burden Happy Tonight (Library Blitz Book 3) by Courtenay Burden Hazelby Priors by Courtenay Burden

New author #2: Brandilyn Collins
Eyes of Elisha by Brandilyn Collins

New author #3: Janice Cantore
Crisis Shot (Line of Duty, #1) by Janice Cantore


message 8: by Karen (last edited Mar 31, 2025 09:08PM) (new)
Dec 30, 2024 07:06PM

Karen | 1179 comments I'm in.

Find a New Author
January - March 2025

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)
7. Amanda Tru - Baggage Claim (Tru Exceptions, #1) by Amanda Tru (1/26/25)
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)
20. Chelsea Michelle - Hours We Regret (A Watson Twins Mystery Book 0.5) 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)
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 (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)
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)
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 by Elle E. Kay (3/29/25)
35. R.J. Griffith - Stockholm Hero (Passport to Romance) by R.J. Griffith (3/31/25)


message 10: by Kim (last edited Apr 12, 2025 06:36PM) (new)
Dec 30, 2024 08:38PM

Kim Kastner | 247 comments I’m in

If She Dares (An Emerald City Romance #1.5) by Mikal Dawn Mikal Dawn
Love at First Bark (Love Unleashed, #0.5) by Dana Mentink Dana Mentink
The Secret Society of Salzburg by Renee Ryan Renee Ryan
Misshelved Magic by S.R. Crickard S.R. Crickard


message 12: by Beth (last edited Jan 18, 2025 02:15PM) (new)
Dec 31, 2024 05:01PM

Beth (canadianbeth) | 247 comments I am in.

Valerie M. Bodden - Not Until Forever (Hope Springs #1) by Valerie M. Bodden

Beth - ;)
in Calgary


message 13: by Darcy (last edited Jan 17, 2025 03:32PM) (new)
Jan 01, 2025 02:46AM

Darcy | 11 comments I'm in!

New author #1: Jackie Castle
Illuminated (White Road Chronicles, #1) by Jackie Castle

New author #2: Kim Vogel Sawyer
Room for Hope by Kim Vogel Sawyer


message 14: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)
Jan 01, 2025 01:00PM

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 5997 comments Mod
Welcome, all! Everyone is linked up.


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Jan 02, 2025 05:33PM

Carissa | 468 comments I'm in


message 19: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)
Jan 08, 2025 07:17PM

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 5997 comments Mod
Welcome, all!


message 20: by Lauri (last edited Mar 10, 2025 09:06PM) (new)
Jan 09, 2025 07:25PM

Lauri Gentry | 418 comments Forgot to join
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 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 Lairmore


message 21: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)
Jan 11, 2025 09:57PM

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 5997 comments Mod
Welcome, Lauri!


message 22: by Karen (new)
Jan 21, 2025 09:57AM

Karen | 1179 comments Staci wrote: "I'm in!

Jenni L Walsh (General Market)
Unsinkable by Jenni L. Walsh

Sarah Hamaker
Justice Delayed A Christian Romantic Suspense Novel (The Seeking Justice Series Book 1) by Sarah Hamaker"

Staci - just wanted to let you know that Jenni Walsh's Unsinkable is one of the books on the Most Anticipated Christian Fiction 2024 list.


message 24: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)
Mar 28, 2025 02:06PM

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 5997 comments Mod
Great job, Lynnette!


message 25: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (last edited Mar 30, 2025 04:33PM) (new)
Mar 30, 2025 04:33PM

Staci | 3754 comments Mod
I discovered quite a few this quarter. Some General Market.

Jenni L Walsh (General Market)
Unsinkable A Novel by Jenni L. Walsh

Sarah Hamaker
Justice Delayed (The Seeking Justice #1) by Sarah Hamaker

Diane Carlson Evans (Non-Fiction)
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

Jayna Breigh
The Hunted Heir by Jayna Breigh

Mark Sullivan (General Market)
Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan

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

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

Chelsea Michelle (Amanda Tero and A.M. Heath)
Hours We Regret (A Watson Twins Mystery Book 0.5) by Chelsea Michelle

Mimi Matthews (General Market)
The Lost Letter by Mimi Matthews


message 26: by Crystal (new)
Mar 31, 2025 08:55PM

Crystal | 675 comments While I only read 3 books from a new to me author, I'm really glad I tried her and absolutely adore her books! I'm really glad she's written so many books because I plan to read them all!

A Gown of Spanish Lace (Women of the West, #11) by Janette Oke Love Comes Softly (Love Comes Softly, #1) by Janette Oke Love's Enduring Promise (Love Comes Softly, #2) by Janette Oke


message 27: by Karen (new)
Mar 31, 2025 09:10PM

Karen | 1179 comments I found 35 NTM authors this quarter.

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)
7. Amanda Tru - Baggage Claim (Tru Exceptions, #1) by Amanda Tru (1/26/25)
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)
20. Chelsea Michelle - Hours We Regret (A Watson Twins Mystery Book 0.5) 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)
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 (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)
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)
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 by Elle E. Kay (3/29/25)
35. R.J. Griffith - Stockholm Hero (Passport to Romance) by R.J. Griffith (3/31/25)


message 29: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)
Apr 01, 2025 04:56PM

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 5997 comments Mod
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Apr 10, 2025 01:51PM

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message 32: by Beth (new)
Apr 15, 2025 07:55AM

Beth (canadianbeth) | 247 comments I found 11 new authors.

Valerie M. Bodden - Not Until Forever
Terry Toler - Seven Year Rich
Linda K. Rodante - Waterfall
Penny Zeller - Forgotten Identity
Lauren Elliott - Murder by the Book
Rebecca Hemlock - Fury in the Shadows
Jennifer Chastain - Lethal Intentions
Veronica Forand - Christmas Blizzard Rescue
Shirley Jump - A Grave Mistake
Tara Grace Ericson - Clean Slate
Addie Ellis - Hunted in the Mountains

Beth - ;)
in Calgary


message 34: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)
Apr 15, 2025 02:59PM

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 5997 comments Mod
Great job!


message 35: by Maria (last edited May 12, 2025 08:33AM) (new)
May 03, 2025 09:25AM

Maria Eugenia | 68 comments I am in

Nancy Mehl

Mind Games (Kaely Quinn Profiler, #1) by Nancy Mehl

Rachel Hauck

To Love a Prince (True Blue Royal, #1) by Rachel Hauck

Melanie Dobson

The Winter Rose by Melanie Dobson


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May 03, 2025 05:04PM

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Welcome, Maria!


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May 12, 2025 08:23AM

Maria Eugenia | 68 comments Finished Grace Hitchcock
The White City, SAMPLE


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May 27, 2025 10:59AM

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